The Retirement Thread

[Paulus]

I found a pack of 6 M&S mince pies at the back of the cupboard yesterday. The sale by date was 07/12/20. I ate one but threw the others in the bin.

Were they "off" or did you not fancy them?

 

[gavroche]

Were they "off" or did you not fancy them?

Don't really know but wasn't keen on the taste of the first one.

 

[BoldonLad]

Sunny, frosty, and dry. Another five mile walk today, three in a row, so, we have over 15 miles in this week, so far. I am trying to convince Mrs @BoldonLad we should set a target of 35 miles for the week. She is not convinced.

 

[12boy]

Gotta go to Denver to have youngest set up a new tablet. Maybe I will pay attention so as to be able to do this myself on the next.
Local news says over 70 can have the vaccine, make an appointment, and I need to take the Aged Pooch in for a chat with the vet. Off and on snow and hairy winds on the dry days makes scheduling this a royal pain in the patoot. Most of the rest stops in Wyoming are closed so I may need a bottle along. Grumble, grumble.
Went for a walk yesterday, just under 5 miles. Can't remember the last time I walked that far and it was slow, barely 3 mph. Once I get used to it again it should get a little faster. Will be 10.5C at 1pm and the wind will die down some so a nice ride is in the cards for today. Tomorrow the wind will be 40 mph with 60 + gusts so I will give riding a pass. Still, the days are getting longer, Jan is almost half done and by bathe end of February the weather improves a bit.
Be safe and well....

 

[oldwheels]

Gotta go to Denver to have youngest set up a new tablet. Maybe I will pay attention so as to be able to do this myself on the next.
Local news says over 70 can have the vaccine, make an appointment, and I need to take the Aged Pooch in for a chat with the vet. Off and on snow and hairy winds on the dry days makes scheduling this a royal pain in the patoot. Most of the rest stops in Wyoming are closed so I may need a bottle along. Grumble, grumble.
Went for a walk yesterday, just under 5 miles. Can't remember the last time I walked that far and it was slow, barely 3 mph. Once I get used to it again it should get a little faster. Will be 10.5C at 1pm and the wind will die down some so a nice ride is in the cards for today. Tomorrow the wind will be 40 mph with 60 + gusts so I will give riding a pass. Still, the days are getting longer, Jan is almost half done and by bathe end of February the weather improves a bit.
Be safe and well....

Where I am the end of February does not necessarily mean improvement. March and into April is often very wet and windy and sometimes snow can catch you out.
I have the impression that the seasons have shifted a bit and winter is starting later and carrying on longer into what used to be Spring. There can be a hot spell in May but generally it remains cold well into June.

 

[Mo1959]

I see there is another press conference due at 5. I think lockdown restrictions will be getting discussed.

 

[PaulSB]

Nothing wrong with that.
The ground nutmeg I am using at the moment is 2011.

Surely it has no flavour left by now? I like to have whole nutmegs and grind a bit myself.

 

[PaulSB]

I found a pack of 6 M&S mince pies at the back of the cupboard yesterday. The sale by date was 07/12/20. I ate one but threw the others in the bin.

Ah they still there.........I'll get the bike out.......

 

[PaulSB]

I see there is another press conference due at 5. I think lockdown restrictions will be getting discussed.

Nothing on my telly apart from four people sat round discussing an object.......I've no idea what it is. They're bidding for it now..........switches off.

 

[Mo1959]

Nothing on my telly apart from four people sat round discussing an object.......I've no idea what it is. They're bidding for it now..........switches off.

I’ve got it online. No more restrictions but the police spokesman said police presence would be stepped up and more fines issued.

 

[PaulSB]

I’ve got it online. No more restrictions but the police spokesman said police presence would be stepped up and more fines issued.

We already have the police out at many local popular park and walk spots. Same thing happened in lockdown 01. It has been crazy round here.

A very popular local walking area is Rivington. Weekend before last the local Mountain Rescue put out an appeal for people to stay away. The roads were dangerously icy, multiple accidents, police closed access roads and folk were getting stuck on the moors.

Last weekend in a car park one man got very upset with another driver. Smashed his windscreen with a hammer and then drove round the car park ramming vehicles.

Well it's Lancashire

And cyclists get a bad name!!

 

[oldwheels]

I’ve got it online. No more restrictions but the police spokesman said police presence would be stepped up and more fines issued.

Is that England? Don't have a telly any more as i never watched it anyway and have better use of the space.

 

[classic33]

Gotta go to Denver to have youngest set up a new tablet. Maybe I will pay attention so as to be able to do this myself on the next.
Local news says over 70 can have the vaccine, make an appointment, and I need to take the Aged Pooch in for a chat with the vet. Off and on snow and hairy winds on the dry days makes scheduling this a royal pain in the patoot. Most of the rest stops in Wyoming are closed so I may need a bottle along. Grumble, grumble.
Went for a walk yesterday, just under 5 miles. Can't remember the last time I walked that far and it was slow, barely 3 mph. Once I get used to it again it should get a little faster. Will be 10.5C at 1pm and the wind will die down some so a nice ride is in the cards for today. Tomorrow the wind will be 40 mph with 60 + gusts so I will give riding a pass. Still, the days are getting longer, Jan is almost half done and by bathe end of February the weather improves a bit.
Be safe and well....

Suppose "aged pooch" isn't in a talking mood, what then!

 

[PaulSB]

Is that England? Don't have a telly any more as i never watched it anyway and have better use of the space.

Storage space for a bike?

 

[Mo1959]

Is that England? Don't have a telly any more as i never watched it anyway and have better use of the space.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-55629330