The Retirement Thread

[welsh dragon]

Cooeee. And Bora da. Yet another say of rain. Lots of roads here are flooded and closed. That's ok as I'm not going anywhere anyway.

Stay safe folks

 

[Deleted member 1258]

This has just been posted on my facebook time line from the group Cycling Over Sixty, someone having fun in the snow.

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all.
We have wind and it's raining as it is over most of the country.

I'm going to have to venture out on the bike for some essential goodies from the local shops as we are running a bit low on fruit and veg. wish me luck

Another soggy dog walk first and then bunker down indoors for the rest of the day.

 

[PaulSB]

This is becoming a familiar morning sight this winter
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I'd rather have your view than mine ☹️

Rain is bouncing.......

 

[Drago]

Argh, got drookled taking mini D to school.

 

[PaulSB]

This has just been posted on my facebook time line from the group Cycling Over Sixty, someone having fun in the snow.

Oh with the right bike and clothing I'd love a go at that. Interesting watching the rear wheel movement, so steady, must be a good rider.

 

[pawl]

Good morning folks. Very here and I'm starting to get bored with being inside, I've about caught up with the stuff I've needed to do and theres only so many times you can watch films.

Raining here and windy.Just to brighten our day we have decided to nip to the local garden centre Hoping rhefruit and veg man is outside as we are in need of some potatoes

 

[gavroche]

Bonjour. Back in Devon for a bit where it is very wet and windy, no fun taking Molly for a walk as she gets very wet and I have to dry her every time before she can go in the house . Daughter is going to Exeter hospital tomorrow for a full body scan. Let's hope it will be clear. she will get the results next week. Mrs G had an ECG two days ago and her heart beat was very low, 40 bpm, which was caused by one medication being too strong so doctors have altered it and she should be better now. Not surprised she always felt tired!
Apart from that, another boring day as it is not the same when you are in somebody else's house and the crap weather doesn't help, especially when you are stuck in the middle of nowhere.
Make the most of your day every one.

 

[Dirk]

Bonjour. Back in Devon for a bit where it is very wet and windy.......

Hello from across the bay

 

[GM]

Morning all...I was sorting some old photos out on our old computer in the loft yesterday afternoon, and ironically found this one when we had a big snow fall. it must be at least 12 years old. Daughter and myself made this.....

 

[Mo1959]

Oh with the right bike and clothing I'd love a go at that. Interesting watching the rear wheel movement, so steady, must be a good rider.

This was just put up on our local page of a few guys enjoying the local skate/bike park just along the road. Wish I had their balance and co-ordination.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR2jM-fo0ECjU0jdzQqT1WvYbnfewkEK3-qo3-CLD1_VmL3i1chQm13UMnQ&v=STe60YEBoxI&feature=youtu.be

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Been out for a short walk, not very pleasant. Even the virgin snow is horribly wet and slidey, the stuff that’s had grit on it is just mush. There’s more wet snow falling, the sky looks full of it. Forecast is for it to continue falling on and off right through until tomorrow morning.

 

[GM]

This was just put up on our local page of a few guys enjoying the local skate/bike park just along the road. Wish I had their balance and co-ordination.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR2jM-fo0ECjU0jdzQqT1WvYbnfewkEK3-qo3-CLD1_VmL3i1chQm13UMnQ&v=STe60YEBoxI&feature=youtu.be

I reckon you could do that easily!

 

[oldwheels]

Another bright sunny day but colder than yesterday as -4.6C when I got up but now risen to -2C. Just as well I got out yesterday as the low sun is blinding drivers so not going anywhere today.
Being in level 3 makes no difference to me but not being able to travel to Oban which is level 4 unless for hospital appointments is annoying in one respect.
I cannot get decent shopping done as the coop is getting worse with lowering quality knowing we have no alternative. I had a fish stew yesterday including frozen mussels which I can only get in Oban for example. With the local shellfish industry in dire straits bags of prawns and mussels are available locally but too much hassle getting a 5KG bag to deal with.
I also ordered a pack of Epson printer ink on line which I could get off the shelf in Oban. It is stuck somewhere in a lorry park as it is coming from Germany apparently. Might be here next week or the week after or sometime, mebbe.

 

[Mo1959]

Been out for a short walk, not very pleasant. Even the virgin snow is horribly wet and slidey, the stuff that’s had grit on it is just mush. There’s more wet snow falling, the sky looks full of it. Forecast is for it to continue falling on and off right through until tomorrow morning.

Getting a bit fed up of it now. It's so restricting for being able to do much.

Still, trying to look on the bright side. At least I don't live in a low lying area down south wondering if my house is going to be flooded again........can't imagine how awful it must be for them. Some poor beggars have had repeat flooding. Stuck in a house that they can't sell now and no doubt can't get insurance or it must be exorbitant if they can.