The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

Wow buy a postage stamp, they're always handy.

New knicker elastic ??
Edit
Oops....I also misread to £0.06
Stupid boy.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Didn’t sleep well in the middle of the night but nodded off towards morning so a long lie for me.

My filthy car is getting treated to a full valet at 9am. Quite excited to see what it looks like when finished
I think I will just wait and have my morning walk after I’ve dropped it off.

 

[monkers]

Good morning all.

I'm up, had a cuppa and toast while I chat with Danni before she has to get ready to work.

I've looked at the forecast and out of the window, it doesn't look as gusty as the forecast suggests, so for the first time in a while, I'm going to go out for a bimble, just 20 miles or so, less if I can't find it in the lungs.

I think I might need some time away from one other thread on the site, the way some folk have disrespected others is a pretty sorry state of affairs - still I had my twopenny worth.

I've heard that some folk have had reactions to the jab - had mine yesterday, and no ill effects I'm pleased to say.

Have the best day you can all. x

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning people.

 

[Dave7]

The only car I bought brand new was a 1973 Hillman Hunter 1500 ( 1488cc I think ) with an SU carburettor , a piston in the carb with an oil damper with a needle valve system . I had it for 3 years and it was great . Tahiti Blue also . I traded it for a Fiat 124 Sport Coupe 1800 twin cam which I wrote off totally within a month by speeding . I was broke then and bought a Dawes 5 speed Benelux geared racer. I was riding it to work in a deluge of rain at 7am on a freezing morning a few days after writing off the 124 Coupe when my old Hunter passed me by in a line of traffic . I spotted the reg WMI 458 . I was almost sick. The only cars I hated was an old yellow Austin Allegro and an even older Morris Marina. British Leyland at its worst , Friends asked me " how did you somersault the 124 ?" I answered by saying that Arthur was driving , not me ( Arthur Guinness ) It was crazy the way guys would drink 7 or 8 pints and then step into a car . Common practice then. We were mad !!

Yep..... been there. Awful scary memories.
My worst ever was a company day at the Grand National. Private box... everything you could drink PLUS when anyone had a win the champagne popped.
I dove home absolutely bladdered. I recall weaving lane to lane.
The worst part was driving into the Close HALF ON THE PAVEMENT !!!!
Truthfully, for many years I would wake up in a genuine cold sweat at what might have been.......what if kids had been playing out.
Not proud of that one at all and I, fortunately, learned my lesson.

 

[Mo1959]

I've heard that some folk have had reactions to the jab - had mine yesterday, and no ill effects I'm pleased to say.

It seems widely varied from absolutely nothing to really bad headaches and flu symptoms for a few days for some. I wonder if it’s people with strong immune systems that display the worst when their bodies are trying to fight what it considers an invader?

 

[monkers]

It seems widely varied from absolutely nothing to really bad headaches and flu symptoms for a few days for some. I wonder if it’s people with strong immune systems that display the worst when their bodies are trying to fight what it considers an invader?

I was still holding my sleeve up when she said 'you can go now'. I didn't realise she'd done it, I was still waiting. You know I have one poorly shoulder, so I had it put in the same arm - rather than end up with two achy arms. I've been feeling for a couple of days generally a bit achy and have been sneezing quite a lot, so thought I had a cold, but better today than before the jab. I'm sure that's coincidence though.

Why the car valet? That's often the signal a new one is on the way! Are you about to blow the retirement pot on something exotic, or maybe you've now got the hots for a Hillman Avenger? We need to know.

 

[PaulSB]

My Dad had an Avenger - I remember that the price was JUST below £1000

He thought it was a great car until he took it in for a service after about 6 months and the rear axle fell out
If only I had known about this thread then - I would have been able to get some second opinions!!!


problem was that he had managed to wangle 2 tickets for the Cup Final (Liverpool v Arsenal - Steve Highway scored - probably 1971 ish so I was probably 11)
and we need to leave for London in 2 days

He got them to agree to a trade in for a Hunter

he never liked it (the Hunter_ - always said it was the only car that he ever owned that had no character - and he owned an Austin Maestro!!!!!

anyway - we made it to Wembley!!!

I was at that match!

 

[Dave7]

Good morning all.
A domestic day for me**
Bedding to change, wash and dry.
Mattress needs turning.... is it me or does it keep getting heavier ?
Lots of other stuff to do.
** I think I am doing well with it but I really have to make myself do it......I need a routine......it doesn't seem to come naturally.
For many years I worked long hours and travelled a lot. MrsD didn't work and did all the housework. So I have had to learn.
Any tips gratefully accepted.

 

[Mo1959]

Why the car valet? That's often the signal a new one is on the way! Are you about to blow the retirement pot on something exotic, or maybe you've now got the hots for a Hillman Avenger? We need to know.

Nah, nothing so exciting. It’s just been neglected and my wrist is still a little bit stiff and sore and don’t feel like doing it myself so thought I’d get it done properly. If they do a good job I might get it done each spring and autumn.

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning. I've had a quick gander through here, it would take hours to catch up so......

Cold and misty here and very shortly I have to venture out to take the car for an MOT. I'll wander home across the fields which should wake my stiff muscles up.

Great ride yesterday. 90 miles mainly in sunshine, good climbs and reassuring as I thought I was going to be off the pace. Very surprised by the huge difference between being on my Cervelo and Kinesis. We met one utter dickhead who tried to drive us off the road, very threatening. Lots of verbal abuse from him. I restricted my response to visually indicating he might go away and play on his own. 🤔

A disappointment though. My buddy got the start point for the Jubilee Tower Top 💯 climb wrong. I missed riding it all.......we have to go back and do it again.

Catch you later. Garage time and then more IKEA furniture. 😭

 

[Mo1959]

MrsD didn't work and did all the housework. So I have had to learn.
Any tips gratefully accepted.

Don’t ask me. I don’t even hoover until I am wading through the dust!

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning. 1 deg and misty here. I got up for a wee at around 5 and we had a heavy frost but it's so gone now

Stay safe folks

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

General pottering around today.
Nothing special.
Bit like yesterday.....and the day before.........and the day before that........etc.