The Retirement Thread

[Deleted member 1258]

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dave r good to hear you got a ride in . Hope your Coventry weather was as good as my Hertfordshire weather today, warm bright and sunny. Ride yesterday 36 miles ,shattered when I got home . If my fitness doesn’t improve I might have to start riding a bike with one of those new fangled derailing devices .
The photo is from yesterdays ride , I think it’s a great name for a Lane.

The name reminds me of this village, its on my regular route back from Harvy's Coffee Cabin at Twycross

 

[PaulSB]

I am so happy. I know it's not everyone's cup of tea but British Cycling has sanctioned Club Rides in groups up to 15 from March 29th.

We've 191 club members, many have hardly seen each other in a year, club riding is what we do and after 12 months of nothing this is fantastic news.

Excuse my child like delight.

 

[pawl]

It did, felt very good, but I couldn't relax, I rode half expecting a call from home resulting in cutting the ride short, it didn't happen but it was in the back of my mind, I've done less than 200 miles this year, normally I'd be approaching 700-800 miles by this time.

It can’t be easy for you or your good lady Hope your good lady improves

Best wishes to you both

 

[oldwheels]

It did, felt very good, but I couldn't relax, I rode half expecting a call from home resulting in cutting the ride short, it didn't happen but it was in the back of my mind, I've done less than 200 miles this year, normally I'd be approaching 700-800 miles by this time.

I got a carer to come in when I was out or my wife's specialist nurse who would not leave till I got back. Problem with the carer was that it was a fixed time and day every week regardless of weather. Only got a call once when they somehow got the pills mixed up but fortunately I was able to tell her by size and colour which were the correct ones. My wife had no idea which were the correct ones which is why she could not be left on her own and somebody had to be there to make sure she did not fall or get stuck in the toilet.

 

[Dirk]

Had a drive out in the CRV to relieve my boredom. Across Exmoor to Exford, then across to the top of Porlock.

Stopped off to enjoy the view.
Lovely day. Blue skies and no wind.
Lots of Exmoor ponies about.

Was tempted to carry on to Minehead, but I wasn't going to be that naughty.

 

[Juan Kog]

Juan, what kind of Surly is that?

It’s a Steamroller 59 cm frame . Another member of my CC has a Crosscheck set up as a fixed .Ive gone for the retro ( old fart) look , clips and strap pedals , old wrights leather saddle and carradice bag .

 

[pawl]

The name reminds me of this village, its on my regular route back from Harvy's Coffee Cabin at Twycross

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We certainly have some odd village names round this neck of the woods
As per your photo We have No Mans Heath Merrylees

My SIL lives in the Northampton village of Bugbrook

Edit just thought of another Sinope Don’t ask mr how it is pronounced

 

[Deleted member 1258]

It can’t be easy for you or your good lady Hope your good lady improves

Best wishes to you both

Thank you.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I got a carer to come in when I was out or my wife's specialist nurse who would not leave till I got back. Problem with the carer was that it was a fixed time and day every week regardless of weather. Only got a call once when they somehow got the pills mixed up but fortunately I was able to tell her by size and colour which were the correct ones. My wife had no idea which were the correct ones which is why she could not be left on her own and somebody had to be there to make sure she did not fall or get stuck in the toilet.

We have a neighbor who keeps an eye on her when I'm out, which helps, unfortunately some stuff needs me or one of her carers to do it.

 

[pawl]

Just been reading that the Welsh want Stonehenge back .Hope Welsh Dragon has a massive garden

 

[classic33]

Left arm and it didn't hurt .............

Did you get a sticker, and lollipop, for being brave?

 

[classic33]

Had a drive out in the CRV to relieve my boredom. Across Exmoor to Exford, then across to the top of Porlock.
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Stopped off to enjoy the view.
Lovely day. Blue skies and no wind.
Lots of Exmoor ponies about.
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Was tempted to carry on to Minehead, but I wasn't going to be that naughty.

Who pinched the wall?

 

[classic33]

Just been reading that the Welsh want Stonehenge back .Hope Welsh Dragon has a massive garden

Not where it was, but on his land with the Preseli hills in the distance. It goes back, he can pay upfront for the removal and transportation. Before any move.

Maybe sign the petition.
https://www.change.org/p/the-man-mo...wales-and-give-our-stones-back?redirect=false

 

[Juan Kog]

The name reminds me of this village, its on my regular route back from Harvy's Coffee Cabin at Twycross

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It’s a hamlet in North Hertfordshire.

 

[numbnuts]

Did you get a sticker, and lollipop, for being brave?

a sticker