The Retirement Thread

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classic33

Leg End Member
It looks like Todmorden's Aldi store will be open in the next month or so. They still have a lot of finishing work to do to the exterior of the building, the car park needs surfacing, and landscaping needs to be completed.

I noticed something the other day...

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Save The Trees!

I don't imagine that Aldi volunteered to save this gnarly old tree to make their car park look nice. The council probably made it a condition in granting permission for development of the site.
Doubt the council even noticed there were trees there to begin with.

No water course nearby!
 

ColinJ

Puzzle game procrastinator!
Doubt the council even noticed there were trees there to begin with.

No water course nearby!
Oh, well perhaps Aldi were being 'green'(-ish) then! I reckon there is enough rain in Tod to keep the tree going, and if not, the store handyperson will have to go out and water it...
 

12boy

Guru
Location
Casper WY USA
Who cares how fast or slow you were going. The important part is getting out on yer bike, and enjoying it whilst you're doing it.
A man after mine own heart.
I don't compete with anyone, not even myself, but I still retain a little curiosity about how far or fast I've ridden vs how tired I am when I am done. I think I still enjoy biking as much as I did 40 years ago.
 

classic33

Leg End Member
A man after mine own heart.
I don't compete with anyone, not even myself, but I still retain a little curiosity about how far or fast I've ridden vs how tired I am when I am done. I think I still enjoy biking as much as I did 40 years ago.
The only thing I record is distance, over the year.

I do have this thing for top speed however. Broke the sound barrier once on my way home from work, if the computer is to be believed.
 

PaulSB

Squire
Did you hear me out the kettle on?
 

Dave7

Legendary Member
Location
Cheshire
I forgot to mention something I read earlier...

You have probably noticed the trend for people doing Zoom interviews on TV to do so in front of their bookshelves? The more observant of you will also have noticed that some of those people strategically place books written by THEM just behind their heads! :whistle:

Well, apparently, it has become 'a thing' to try and 'out-book' other people... A book dealer reported that book sales have increased a lot. Many people are openly buying books with impressive titles, but which they admit that they have no intention of reading!

I find it funny, but actually a bit sad too...
It was on the news last night. People having a zoom meeting with the boss will ensure the correct books are showing......either to prove how intelligent they really are or maybe its just books related to their job.
As you say it is sad.
 

Dave7

Legendary Member
Location
Cheshire
A happy Saturday to all.
3° here..... and dark.
I am officially upset :sad: . I got up at 05.55 ready to listen to Tony with SoTS only to find its not on today.....its a 2 hour prog on music from shows or films. TBF I recall them advising of this last week but it had slipped my mind.
Ahh well, coffee has been consumed. I may do an aldi dash at 07.45.
 
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