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Good morning folks.
The Retirement Thread
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Good morning folks.
Good morning all fellow retirees.
It's just getting light outside.
An early dog walk and then a bimble to the local grocers for some fresh produce.
Then, my son has just bought himself a MTB and is bringing it round for me to check it over. I will have to watch you tube videos of how to set up hydraulic disc brakes as I have no idea at the moment.
It's going to be a fine day again. Grass cutting this afternoon.
Busy busy busy.
Stay safe everyone
It's just getting light outside.
An early dog walk and then a bimble to the local grocers for some fresh produce.
Then, my son has just bought himself a MTB and is bringing it round for me to check it over. I will have to watch you tube videos of how to set up hydraulic disc brakes as I have no idea at the moment.
It's going to be a fine day again. Grass cutting this afternoon.
Busy busy busy.
Stay safe everyone
Well that, sir, is were your arguement falls flat
gday g'day gday peeps.
Well yesterday was interesting.
MrsD arrived home at 1030 (helped by lovely daughter and equally lovely SiL) while I was out wheelchair shopping.
Hospital wanted her out at 0600 but she dug her heels in......not moving until you have the care package sorted. Miraculously, after 3 days of arguing, it was in place by 0830.
MrsD lost 3 stone in the last 5 weeks but put 8 lbs on in the last 10 days.
Neither of us has a sweet tooth but she is dutifully shoving trifles, thick yogurts, biscuits down her neck PLUS 2 x 300 calorie drinks.
Todays treat is fruit scones, jam and clotted cream. She puts cream on first whereas for me it has to be the jam
Well yesterday was interesting.
MrsD arrived home at 1030 (helped by lovely daughter and equally lovely SiL) while I was out wheelchair shopping.
Hospital wanted her out at 0600 but she dug her heels in......not moving until you have the care package sorted. Miraculously, after 3 days of arguing, it was in place by 0830.
MrsD lost 3 stone in the last 5 weeks but put 8 lbs on in the last 10 days.
Neither of us has a sweet tooth but she is dutifully shoving trifles, thick yogurts, biscuits down her neck PLUS 2 x 300 calorie drinks.
Todays treat is fruit scones, jam and clotted cream. She puts cream on first whereas for me it has to be the jam
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GPS accuracy , the best explanation I’ve read is it is like taking an excitable puppy on a five metre lead for a walk.
Drago
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- Suburban Poshshire
I have risen!
Riding over to MK today tomsee an old boy I know for a socially distanced gaden cup of coffee.
Riding over to MK today tomsee an old boy I know for a socially distanced gaden cup of coffee.
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From my memories on Facebook a different take on Trafalgar
How things have changed!! make your own mind up.......
Nelson's famous victory at Trafalgar in 1805 would be a very different affair in today's politically correct Britain. Here’s how that famous conversation would probably go today.
"Order the signal, Hardy."
"Aye, aye, sir."
"Hold on. that's not what I dictated to the signal officer. What's the meaning of this?"
"Sorry, sir?"
"'England expects every person will do his duty, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious persuasion or disability.'
What gobbledegook is this?"
"Admiralty policy, I'm afraid, sir. We're an equal opportunities employer now. We had the devil's own job getting 'England” past the censors, lest it be considered racist,"
"Gadzooks, Hardy. Hand me my pipe and tobacco."
"Sorry sir. All naval vessels have been designated smoke-free working environments."
"In that case, break open the rum ration. Let us splice the mainbrace to steel the men before battle."
"The rum ration has been abolished, Admiral. It's part of the Government's policy on binge drinking."
"Good heavens, Hardy. I suppose we'd better get on with it. Full speed ahead."
"I think you'll find that there's a 4mph speed limit in this stretch of water."
"Dammit, man, we are on the eve of the greatest sea fight in history. We must advance with all dispatch. Report from the crow's nest, please."
"That won't be possible, sir."
"What?"
"Health and Safety have closed the crow's nest, sir. No harness. And they say that the rope ladder doesn't meet regulations. They won't let anyone up there until a proper scaffolding can be erected."
"Then get me the ship's carpenter without delay, Hardy."
"He's busy knocking up a wheelchair access to the fo'c'sle, Admiral."
"Wheelchair access? I've never heard anything so absurd."
"Health and safety again, sir. We have to provide a barrier- free environment for the differently abled."
"Differently abled? I've only one arm and one eye and I refuse even to hear mention of the word. I didn't rise to the rank of admiral by playing the disability card."
"Actually, sir. you did. The Royal Navy is under-represented in the areas of visual impairment and limb deficiency."
"Whatever next? Give me a full sail. The salt spray beckons."
"A couple of problems there, too, sir. Health and safety won't let the crew up the rigging without crash helmets. And they don't want anyone breathing in too much salt - haven't you seen the adverts?"
"I've never heard such infamy.”
Break out the cannon and tell the men to stand by to engage the enemy."
"The men are a bit worried about shooting at anyone, Admiral."
"What? This is mutiny."
"It’s not that. sir. It's just that they're afraid of being charged with murder if they actually kill anyone. There are a couple of legal aid lawyers on board, watching everyone like hawks."
"Then how are we to sink the Frenchies and the Spanish?"
"Actually, sir, we're not."
"We're not?"
"No, sir. The Frenchies and Spanish are our European partners now. According to the Common Fisheries Policy, we shouldn't even be in this stretch of water. We could get hit with a claim for compensation,"
"But you must hate a Frenchman as you hate the devil."
"I wouldn't let the ship's diversity co-ordinator hear you saying that, sir. You'll be up on a disciplinary."
"You must consider every man an enemy who speaks ill of your King."
"Not any more, sir. We must be inclusive in this multicultural age. Now put on your Kevlar vest, it's the rules."
"Don't tell me - health and safety. Whatever happened to rum, sodomy and the lash?"
"As I explained, sir, rum is off the menu. And there's a ban on corporal punishment."
"What about sodomy?"
"I believe it's to be encouraged, sir."
"In that case - kiss me Hardy."
How things have changed!! make your own mind up.......
Nelson's famous victory at Trafalgar in 1805 would be a very different affair in today's politically correct Britain. Here’s how that famous conversation would probably go today.
"Order the signal, Hardy."
"Aye, aye, sir."
"Hold on. that's not what I dictated to the signal officer. What's the meaning of this?"
"Sorry, sir?"
"'England expects every person will do his duty, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious persuasion or disability.'
What gobbledegook is this?"
"Admiralty policy, I'm afraid, sir. We're an equal opportunities employer now. We had the devil's own job getting 'England” past the censors, lest it be considered racist,"
"Gadzooks, Hardy. Hand me my pipe and tobacco."
"Sorry sir. All naval vessels have been designated smoke-free working environments."
"In that case, break open the rum ration. Let us splice the mainbrace to steel the men before battle."
"The rum ration has been abolished, Admiral. It's part of the Government's policy on binge drinking."
"Good heavens, Hardy. I suppose we'd better get on with it. Full speed ahead."
"I think you'll find that there's a 4mph speed limit in this stretch of water."
"Dammit, man, we are on the eve of the greatest sea fight in history. We must advance with all dispatch. Report from the crow's nest, please."
"That won't be possible, sir."
"What?"
"Health and Safety have closed the crow's nest, sir. No harness. And they say that the rope ladder doesn't meet regulations. They won't let anyone up there until a proper scaffolding can be erected."
"Then get me the ship's carpenter without delay, Hardy."
"He's busy knocking up a wheelchair access to the fo'c'sle, Admiral."
"Wheelchair access? I've never heard anything so absurd."
"Health and safety again, sir. We have to provide a barrier- free environment for the differently abled."
"Differently abled? I've only one arm and one eye and I refuse even to hear mention of the word. I didn't rise to the rank of admiral by playing the disability card."
"Actually, sir. you did. The Royal Navy is under-represented in the areas of visual impairment and limb deficiency."
"Whatever next? Give me a full sail. The salt spray beckons."
"A couple of problems there, too, sir. Health and safety won't let the crew up the rigging without crash helmets. And they don't want anyone breathing in too much salt - haven't you seen the adverts?"
"I've never heard such infamy.”
Break out the cannon and tell the men to stand by to engage the enemy."
"The men are a bit worried about shooting at anyone, Admiral."
"What? This is mutiny."
"It’s not that. sir. It's just that they're afraid of being charged with murder if they actually kill anyone. There are a couple of legal aid lawyers on board, watching everyone like hawks."
"Then how are we to sink the Frenchies and the Spanish?"
"Actually, sir, we're not."
"We're not?"
"No, sir. The Frenchies and Spanish are our European partners now. According to the Common Fisheries Policy, we shouldn't even be in this stretch of water. We could get hit with a claim for compensation,"
"But you must hate a Frenchman as you hate the devil."
"I wouldn't let the ship's diversity co-ordinator hear you saying that, sir. You'll be up on a disciplinary."
"You must consider every man an enemy who speaks ill of your King."
"Not any more, sir. We must be inclusive in this multicultural age. Now put on your Kevlar vest, it's the rules."
"Don't tell me - health and safety. Whatever happened to rum, sodomy and the lash?"
"As I explained, sir, rum is off the menu. And there's a ban on corporal punishment."
"What about sodomy?"
"I believe it's to be encouraged, sir."
"In that case - kiss me Hardy."
numbnuts
Legendary Member
- Location
- Gone over the hill and far away
Did we get a report on yesterdays fish n chips ?Morning all
No excitement today.
A day turning over the raised beds has left me with several twinges. There must have been at least a hundred fat chafer bug larvae that I dug out, the birds were very appreciative.
Might get the Brommie out and head to Wimborne for a loaf from the best baker in the area, this evening we’re down the park for a socially distanced run.
stay safe folks 🚲🏃♀️👍
Might get the Brommie out and head to Wimborne for a loaf from the best baker in the area, this evening we’re down the park for a socially distanced run.
stay safe folks 🚲🏃♀️👍
Yup.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Morning. Another nice day here for us. Top form Mr Drago 
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Stay safe folks.
.Stay safe folks.
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Morning. Brrr. Quite a bit chillier up here this morning but we have got rid of that pesky wind. There is rain due at some point. Thought I might have got a short bimble before it arrived but it's getting quite overcast already........and it's cold........did I mention that? I think I'm trying to talk myself out of it. Lol.
I think I'm trying to talk myself out of it. Lol.
Juan Kog
permanently grumpy
The frame is 25 1/2 inch , it’s the size tall cyclists bought 30 years ago . It looks ungainly but comfortable once I’m on board . Gear ratios and tyre size are 2021 not what I would have rode in 1991 , 48/34 - 12/28 and 28 mm tyres now.Presumably you do have the height for it though... ?That looks like a big frame!
I dreamt that I had not done it and I woke up to find that it was true that I hadn't!
Colin your tricycle dream is on YouTube, search Tricycle Marathon (1960) . Sorry I lack @dave r skill on linking to YouTube .
