The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

Must be cuppa time. I have a favourite mug I use but it isn’t very big so hoping these arrive this morning. 500ml capacity so a bigger cuppa

Forgot the pic.

 

[monkers]

Must be cuppa time. I have a favourite mug I use but it isn’t very big so hoping these arrive this morning. 500ml capacity so a bigger cuppa

Forgot the pic.

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They look a nice shape. For me a cup is a bit more than a mere drinking vessel. On a cold day there's a certain pleasure to be had from a warm tactile object that fits and fill the hands 'just so'.

 

[Juan Kog]

Here’s mine 500ml . Warm mug first, then 2 teabags brew for 3 minutes.

 

[Mo1959]

Last night I decided that soon I must now bid it farewell to fund N+1; It'll be another road bike, but something for the colder and wetter weather, with eyelets for mudguards and panniers.

Could do worse than the aluminium Ribble endurance bike. You can choose some of the components and let them fit the mudguards. A long waiting time just now though I think.

 

[GM]

Morning all...Before Christmas I ordered some football socks from Sportsdirect and got a free big mug thrown in with the order. Haven't measured what it holds, but I reckon it's must be nearly a pint. BTW I don't play football, I just wanted big socks!

Just had our Asda delivery turn up, must get up and unpack.

Have a good day folks!

 

[Juan Kog]

My stepson-in-law did a similar thing on Christmas Day!

Stepson-in-law ?. trying to work relationship out ,give up feel headache coming on

 

[Mo1959]

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out at 8 is the Highlands of Scotland tonight, then I will watch Death in Paradise. That will fill the evening in nicely.

 

[Mo1959]

Stepson-in-law ?. trying to work relationship out ,give up feel headache coming on

Married to step daughter?

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Yay.....it's Fish Friday!
Taking doggie to the beach first then off to Barny to fill the car up. Picking up F&C from the Pilton Fryer on the way back.
Will try to find a decent film to settle in with for the afternoon.

 

[monkers]

Could do worse than the aluminium Ribble endurance bike. You can choose some of the components and let them fit the mudguards. A long waiting time just now though I think.

Thanks Mo.

At the moment I'm interested in the Kinesis R2, though I'm aware that they had a couple of frame fracture problems with the R1, so I have a watchful eye on that.

I bought a Trek Domane at one time. I was suckered by its looks - it was gorgeous - but I didn't like the ride, it went back the next day and swapped for the bike I have now. The Domane is a bike loved by so many, so the problem is obviously me. It features that iso speed arrangement that is designed to reduce NVH, but it felt too detached from the road to me. The Cube I had before that was a little too rattly on our local roads, but I preferred that to the artificial feel of the Domane. I'm not sure I have the eloquence to explain it, just that sensation of detachment felt unsettling somehow.

I have a Trek Emonda now, a much different kettle of fish altogether to the Domane.

I like the look of a couple from the Tifosi range too -despite the Italian sounding name, they are at least notionally a British brand. I'd quite like to get to ride one though before making a decision - but that's not easy to arrange.

They are currently available too. Ultimately I will choose from what's available rather than wait months for something, only for it to be keep being put back or never arrive.

 

[Juan Kog]

Could do worse than the aluminium Ribble endurance bike. You can choose some of the components and let them fit the mudguards. A long waiting time just now though I think.

Or the Ribble aluminium CGR for more tyre clearance . Just seen monkers latest post , you have a long list already.

 

[oldwheels]

Just walked up to the top of the town and back. Not sure about fresh air though with workies vans and people starting up their cars to defrost. Could smell the exhaust fumes. Not sure what was wrong with one guy’s big posh Jaguar. He was sitting in it for ages wiggling the steering wheel and the car was making a horrific noise. Power steering maybe goosed? Who knows, but it didn’t sound like he would be moving.

The sky is looking a bit heavy again. Wouldn't say too much for another shower of snow.

I was in the old Glasgow Western once for nearly a month. When I got out even the exhaust fumes in Sauchiehall St had a lovely smell.

 

[BoldonLad]

Stepson-in-law ?. trying to work relationship out ,give up feel headache coming on

I have given up with. the complications of relations as per broken/new relationships. I just refer to then as simple, son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law etc, makes life much easier, and less typing

 

[Juan Kog]

Morning all...Before Christmas I ordered some football socks from Sportsdirect and got a free big mug thrown in with the order. Haven't measured what it holds, but I reckon it's must be nearly a pint. BTW I don't play football, I just wanted big socks!

Just had our Asda delivery turn up, must get up and unpack.

Have a good day folks!

Safety Warning about the mug . I had one a few years back, Don’t put it in the microwave the mug gets extremely hot while the drink is still lukewarm.

 

[dickyknees]

Bore da pawb.

2° with a ESE wind and feels like -5°.

I’ll have to go out today as I’ve an appointment this afternoon for my Covid vaccination. They are now starting to vaccinate the 65 year olds and over here.