The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

I WAS doing about 1500 a year which, added to 2 games of golf plus some walks was plenty for me.
This year is a virtual write off so my plan is to build up on the exercise bike over winter and start again early spring.
An ethical question for you..........
If I do go down the ebike route do those miles still count

Absolutely, yes. Miles is miles. I do feel indoor miles should be separated from outdoor and I know quite a few people who don't do this.

 

[Dave7]

Absolutely, yes. Miles is miles. I do feel indoor miles should be separated from outdoor and I know quite a few people who don't do this.

I knew I liked you

 

[welsh dragon]

I knew I liked you

Of course they count. Doing anything other than sitting is exercise. Don't take any notice of the numpties that say its cheating.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Ooh, Mrs Tenkay has just returned from shopping with a bottle of Penderyn single malt Welsh whisky 😁
I've scrutinised the label and there's no mention of it having been strained through Welshies Bloomers 👍
I was going to use it in a Barm Brack but it looks a bit too posh for that.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

I’m back from another loop of Selm Muir Wood near East Calder, dry but a cold wind.

 

[welsh dragon]

Ooh, Mrs Tenkay has just returned from shopping with a bottle of Penderyn single malt Welsh whisky 😁
I've scrutinised the label and there's no mention of it having been strained through Welshies Bloomers 👍
I was going to use it in a Barm Brack but it looks a bit too posh for that.

You should be so lucky to have that done with your whiskey.

 

[Dave7]

Ooh, Mrs Tenkay has just returned from shopping with a bottle of Penderyn single malt Welsh whisky 😁
I've scrutinised the label and there's no mention of it having been strained through Welshies Bloomers 👍
I was going to use it in a Barm Brack but it looks a bit too posh for that.

I have enjoyed a few bottles of that.....very nice. TBH I don't think its worth the 'full' price but on offer its good.

 

[Dave7]

Ooh, Mrs Tenkay has just returned from shopping with a bottle of Penderyn single malt Welsh whisky 😁
I've scrutinised the label and there's no mention of it having been strained through Welshies Bloomers 👍
I was going to use it in a Barm Brack but it looks a bit too posh for that.

Last bottle I bought I put in a special request for them to do that. Cost me a fortune and it was disgusting.
On re checking my order I had inadvertently typed Drago instead of Welshie

 

[welsh dragon]

Last bottle I bought I put in a special request for them to do that. Cost me a fortune and it was disgusting.
On re checking my order I had inadvertently typed Drago instead of Welshie

 

[Tenkaykev]

I have enjoyed a few bottles of that.....very nice. TBH I don't think its worth the 'full' price but on offer its good.

I'm not au fait with Whisky. I've had a few Malts when visiting Scotland and some were excellent. Trouble is that I can't remember the names. The choice can be bewildering.
Any advice on a decent Malt that's not too medicinal? I suppose I could work my way along the shelves at M&S or Sainsbury and start on the slippery slope to sitting on a park bench shouting at strangers 🤔

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

I'm not au fait with Whisky. I've had a few Malts when visiting Scotland and some were excellent. Trouble is that I can't remember the names. The choice can be bewildering.
Any advice on a decent Malt that's not too medicinal? I suppose I could work my way along the shelves at M&S or Sainsbury and start on the slippery slope to sitting on a park bench shouting at strangers 🤔

Have you tried Glenkinchie, just a short bike ride from Porty ?
https://www.malts.com/en-gb/products/single-malt-whisky/glenkinchie-12-year-old

 

[Dave7]

I'm not au fait with Whisky. I've had a few Malts when visiting Scotland and some were excellent. Trouble is that I can't remember the names. The choice can be bewildering.
Any advice on a decent Malt that's not too medicinal? I suppose I could work my way along the shelves at M&S or Sainsbury and start on the slippery slope to sitting on a park bench shouting at strangers 🤔

The one you have is, as you say, Welsh.
I do not like medicinal ie peat flavoured ones.
Speyside whiskies tend to be sweeter which suits my pallet.
Just reading the label will give you a lead.
Aldi do a range of 3 single malts which at sub 20 quid are imo good value. However one of them tells you its peaty.......so I would steer clear of that one.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Have you tried Glenkinchie, just a short bike ride from Porty ?
https://www.malts.com/en-gb/products/single-malt-whisky/glenkinchie-12-year-old

Thanks Flick, that's interesting, I looked it up and stumbled upon "ralphy.com" I've bookmarked it and can see a new hobby on the horizon

 

[PaulSB]

Of course they count. Doing anything other than sitting is exercise. Don't take any notice of the numpties that say its cheating.

I'm in 200% agreement with this as is EVERYONE I ride with and know in my club. Us more mature riders are all of the opinion when the time comes.....

The only comment I ever hear is about the people who post their ebike efforts on to the non-ebike Strava segments. That upsets a couple of my regular buddies, understandably so.

If you fancy an ebike @Dave7 go and buy one NOW.

 

[welsh dragon]

I'm in 200% agreement with this as is EVERYONE I ride with and know in my club. Us more mature riders are all of the opinion when the time comes.....

The only comment I ever hear is about the people who post their ebike efforts on to the non-ebike Strava segments. That upsets a couple of my regular buddies, understandably so.

If you fancy an ebike @Dave7 go and buy one NOW.

I always post on the ebike part of Strava.