The Retirement Thread

[Dirk]

I can't be the only forumite to have come across the odd item when out and about, so what's the oddest thing you've found?

Whilst walking the Heart of England way several years ago in the middle of nowhere, in a clearing in some woodland - no access road, just footpath - we came across a large fridge freezer.

Happy birthday 🥳

Happy birthday, young man.

A great big Happy Birthday to Dirk, it is his third one this year as he only does it to get attention.

Penblwydd hapus

It's not my birthday until Thursday.....but thanks for the thoughts. I had to open that card early because there was a GT Ales gift voucher which I had to use before lockdown begins.
It has been well spent......

 

[oldwheels]

Once found a red flashing light which a runner had probably lost. Hung it still flashing on a nearby tree and when I came back a few hours later it was still there so claimed it for myself. Did put a mention in my local paper article but nobody came forward.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Another 3 mile plod done, very muddy but quite enjoyable.

Earlier I’d visited some shops, only the second time I’ve gone into a non supermarket shop since March. Called in at Decathlon, Halfords, and a small local garden centre. None of them at all busy, but what struck me about Decathlon and Halfords was how little cycling stock they had. Both shops full of empty spaces where stock had sold out. I wonder if its been like this all summer ?

 

[PaulSB]

I see no one has asked the obvious question. You say these were bondage handcuffs?

I just wondered how you're so sure of this? 😄

 

[BoldonLad]

Whilst walking the Heart of England way several years ago in the middle of nowhere, in a clearing in some woodland - no access road, just footpath - we came across a large fridge freezer.





It's not my birthday until Thursday.....but thanks for the thoughts. I had to open that card early because there was a GT Ales gift voucher which I had to use before lockdown begins.
It has been well spent......

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if I didn’t know you better, I might think you have a drink problem...... but, we all know the reality

 

[PaulSB]

Another 3 mile plod done, very muddy but quite enjoyable.

Earlier I’d visited some shops, only the second time I’ve gone into a non supermarket shop since March. Called in at Decathlon, Halfords, and a small local garden centre. None of them at all busy, but what struck me about Decathlon and Halfords was how little cycling stock they had. Both shops full of empty spaces where stock had sold out. I wonder if its been like this all summer ?

I don't know about all summer but I popped in to our local Halfords ten days ago - they had eight bikes and low stocks on sundries.

My LBS has told me Shimano have stopped taking orders as their order book is full for the next 12 months. LBS also said GT, owned by Cannondale, have moved to using microSHIFT for 2021 presumably because Shimano is not available to them.

I also got some feedback on bike supply but prefer to say nothing other than there is going to be a shortage.

After a feast in 2020 I wonder if the industry is facing famine in 2021?

 

[GM]

Afternoon all... That's the problem when you don't clock in here for a couple of days, I've about 20 odd pages to catch up on.

So, belated birthday wishes @gavroche 🥂welcome to the over 70's club.

Hope the bumps are on the mend @monkers

Enjoy the rest of the day folks! 🌈

 

[12boy]

I've found some rank videos, lots of tools, money, drivers licenses, dope, underwear, and an unopened clear plastic package of anal love beads.
In a bit I'll ride over to my storage area and pay the monthly rent, then a little rototilling. It's warm today with 24 mph wind this afternoon. If I need more exercise I could work on my anti-root trench but that can wait till manana. Have any of you tried Arnica for arthr itis or other soreness? My SIL gave me a tube of Arnica gel, which I understand should not be overused, but it works very well on my arthritic thumbs and the odd leg ache. Hasta luego, compadres.

 

[ColinJ]

A saw. Brand new and still in the cardboard sleeve. Wasn’t a very long blade so I shoved it down the back of my jersey and took it home, hoping I wouldn’t fall off and do myself a mischief!

Yeah, you have to be careful - there is nothing worse than a 'saw' back...!

I found a £10 note once.

I have a large head which normal-sized caps, hats, helmets etc. don't fit so I was lucky that the brand new-looking Goretex skullcap that I found on a MTB ride does fit me.

I spotted a new women's lightweight jacket lying in the road near the start of a local sportive so I picked it up and handed it in at the first feed station. I asked at event HQ at the finish if anybody had claimed it. Apparently a young woman had, and was 'dead chuffed' to get it back. She had paid about £80 for it the day before the event and had never even worn it. It fell out of her jersey's back pocket and she didn't notice until a couple of hours later when the weather turned nasty and she found that the jacket was no longer there.

 

[Dave7]

I have just been for a short stroll.
Blinkin eck.....someone has switched winter on without telling me . Its freezing out there.

 

[ColinJ]

I have just been for a short stroll.
Blinkin eck.....someone has switched winter on without telling me . Its freezing out there.

I just heard a very loud noise, looked up, and saw that the street was being battered by a freak hailstorm! It has blown over now.

 

[oldwheels]

Actually quite pleasant outside today so got out and pottered about. The runner beans which I was sure were finished have sprung a couple of dozen large pods. When shelled they are actually nice to eat but the pods are too coarse now although they could go in a smooth soup. I will have to stop making soup tho' as I have rather a lot building up in the freezer.
Had to spent a bit of time reinforcing my veg patch defences as the red deer vermin have been making determined efforts to get at my cabbages. Funny when they eat your vegetables they are wild animals and nobody can control them but if you shoot one it turns out to have been a very special one nurtured by some green wellie who wants compensation. Unfortunately I am now surrounded by houses and shooting cannot be done anyway and in any case the bleeding heart settlers would have a field day complaining about cruelty.
The local golf course shot a few last winter which caused a stooshie in the Daily Wail about the toffs who did not want the greens damaged further. It caused a bit of local merryment as there are no members who would describe themselves as toffs.

 

[Sterlo]

if I didn’t know you better, I might think you have a drink problem...... but, we all know the reality

No. Dirk can drink all of that no problem at all!

 

[Dave7]

I've found some rank videos, lots of tools, money, drivers licenses, dope, underwear, and an unopened clear plastic package of anal love beads.
In a bit I'll ride over to my storage area and pay the monthly rent, then a little rototilling. It's warm today with 24 mph wind this afternoon. If I need more exercise I could work on my anti-root trench but that can wait till manana. Have any of you tried Arnica for arthr itis or other soreness? My SIL gave me a tube of Arnica gel, which I understand should not be overused, but it works very well on my arthritic thumbs and the odd leg ache. Hasta luego, compadres.

I am tempted to ask what anal love beads are but I don't really think i want to know.
More to the point, how did you know what they were

 

[Deleted member 1258]

We had a pleasant lunch at a local garden centre, then we had a wander round there Xmas display, they've got some nice stuff there and its well laid out, but we're not spending that much on Xmas stuff. on the car front I'm non the wiser and my wallet no lighter, the mechanic heard the noise when I spoke to him on Friday but neither of them heard it today, they spent the morning stripping and checking the brakes but found nothing wrong and declared the car safe to drive.