The Retirement Thread

[classic33]

a sticker

They don't seem to have any lollipops to give out, for all the brave folk.

 

[12boy]

Had a great ride, clothing was exactly right for the temps, almost 0 wind, bike ran perfectly and the only drawback was the wheezing, puling motor. One of those rides that leave you energized, not drained. Had enough gumption left to organize and prep for another project..using 3 five inch wide, six feet long recycled fencing slats tied together to make walk ways in my garden. I figure 20 of these will do it.
Bitchin ride Juan.

 

[ColinJ]

My family are planning a get-together in Devon at the end of June. By then I won't have seen any of them (in person) for 18 months so that will be nice. It does mean that I am going to have to get a move on with sorting my vaccinations out so I will be ready in time to venture back out into the world with a high degree of confidence...

Oh, and I need to build the 'Devon bike' that I will be taking down with me, and which I will leave there for (hopefully!) many future Devon holidays. I have most of the bits already but will probably have to spend another £100-150 to finish it.

It is nearly 01:40, so time to switch the TV on and start watching series 4 of 'Unforgotten'. In case any of you didn't notice, ITV had delayed episode 3 by one night because of 'that interview'. (I'm sure it will be available on ITV Hub if you did miss it.) I'll probably just watch episode #1 and then watch another episode of Deutschland 89.

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Trying to lie till 6 but needed the loo so up at 5.40. I’ve never been any good at going back to bed once I’m up. Daylight is coming in and the birds are singing so off for a wander soon. Blue bin day.......the excitement for today.

 

[Dave7]

Morning all.
Feel crap this morning. Spent half of yesterday in bed. Just have no strength at all.
Anyway Mo......does it get light earlier up there?? Its still quite dark here.
Its raining and apparently its in for the next 5 days.....oh joy.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning all.
Feel crap this morning. Spent half of yesterday in bed. Just have no strength at all.
Anyway Mo......does it get light earlier up there?? Its still quite dark here.
Its raining and apparently its in for the next 5 days.....oh joy.

Yes, I think it does, not sure by how much. Not looking great here either for the rest of the week with quite a bit of rain and strong wind some days. Next week looking much better though.


Hmmm, no I am wrong. Just comparing sunrise and sunset times with somewhere down south and it seems it takes longer to get light up here but doesn’t get dark till later.

 

[Dave7]

Yes, I think it does, not sure by how much. Not looking great here either for the rest of the week with quite a bit of rain and strong wind some days. Next week looking much better though.


Hmmm, no I am wrong. Just comparing sunrise and sunset times with somewhere down south and it seems it takes longer to get light up here but doesn’t get dark till later.

Maybe its just the heavy rain clouds we have.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning folks, it looks a tad damp out, the physio's here dinner time, new glasses too pick up this afternoon and thats it for today.

 

[Drago]

Today I am volunteering at the school where Mrs D works, supervising brats kids as they do their own covid test, all sociall distanced and PPE'd up of course.

The call went out for volunteers and the local branch of NARPO heard about it and sent the plea to their members, so almost all those who put their hand up are ex coppers. No pay, but all the tea and biscuits you can manage. I put my name down for today and next wednesday.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning folks,
A grey drizzle abounds, one successful zoom meeting yesterday, our “ Second Tuesday “ group who used to meet in the pub pre Covid-19, and one unsuccessful one. The access code for the Zoom meeting popped into my inbox just minutes after the meeting had finished 🤔
Not a lot planned for the day, I’ve a run scheduled but need to get my running head on before venturing out.
Have a peaceful day 👍🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💉🏃‍♂️🍺

 

[Dave7]

Today I am volunteering at the school where Mrs D works, supervising brats kids as they do their own covid test, all sociall distanced and PPE'd up of course.

The call went out for volunteers and the local branch of NARPO heard about it and sent the plea to their members, so almost all those who put their hand up are ex coppers. No pay, but all the tea and biscuits you can manage. I put my name down for today and next wednesday.

Nice one Drago.
A day spent with spotty** snotty kids..... lovely
**are they too young to be spotty ??
Re the self admin Covid tests......I have my doubts.
I had 2 carried out by nurses and though ok were not pleasant.
Can't help feeling that people won't shove it far enough down their throat or up their conk to really work.

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all, like most places, it's totally different weather than yesterday's warm sunshine, windy, grey and raining .

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning. Back to pouring down with rain here. Had some high winds as well but they have died down a bit for now.

Stay safe folks

 

[Drago]

Had some high winds as well but they have died down a bit for now.

Thatll be the kebab I had for breakfast.