The Retirement Thread

[ebikeerwidnes]

Had to nip out in the car a couple of hours ago

The black Ice warning lights came on because it was down to 3 degrees

compulsory link

 

[ColinJ]

Another solo day indoors in paradise! I was going to nip out to Aldi for supplies this evening but we had freezing rain so I put the kettle on instead.

I just checked my cycling stats for this year so far... I have ridden a dire total of only 260 km (162 miles) in nearly 3.5 months! No wonder I feel so unfit and my weight is too high. If it goes on much longer like this I'll get on the turbo trainer instead.

Better news though... Unless the Covid-19 situation goes crazy again or some other catastrophe occurs, my family summer holiday in Devon has been confirmed. Now it is a question of whether I go down by train, or get a lift from one of the others going down.

 

[classic33]

Another solo day indoors in paradise! I was going to nip out to Aldi for supplies this evening but we had freezing rain so I put the kettle on instead.

I just checked my cycling stats for this year so far... I have ridden a dire total of only 260 km (162 miles) in nearly 3.5 months! No wonder I feel so unfit and my weight is too high. If it goes on much longer like this I'll get on the turbo trainer instead.

Better news though... Unless the Covid-19 situation goes crazy again or some other catastrophe occurs, my family summer holiday in Devon has been confirmed. Now it is a question of whether I go down by train, or get a lift from one of the others going down.

More air circulation on a train.

 

[ColinJ]

More air circulation on a train.

I will have had my second jab by then so I will be fairly relaxed about going out and about with people again. If the Covid 'roadmap' is stuck to then all restrictions will have been removed.

The big issue will be that I am taking a bike down with me so there would need to be room in the car for me, my rucksack, AND the bike as well as the driver's stuff. If that isn't possible I will catch the train.

I would probably save around £50 by getting a lift. I would be paying around £50 for half the fuel bill rather than about £100 for rail tickets (after my 1/3 railcard discount).

 

[classic33]

I will have had my second jab by then so I will be fairly relaxed about going out and about with people again. If the Covid 'roadmap' is stuck to then all restrictions will have been removed.

The big issue will be that I am taking a bike down with me so there would need to be room in the car for me, my rucksack, AND the bike as well as the driver's stuff. If that isn't possible I will catch the train.

I would probably save around £50 by getting a lift. I would be paying around £50 for half the fuel bill rather than about £100 for rail tickets (after my 1/3 railcard discount).

Can't you sit on the roof rack along with your bike. All that fresh air.

 

[ColinJ]

It's snowing here.
2200 hours, 10th April 2021.

Another solo day indoors in paradise! I was going to nip out to Aldi for supplies this evening but we had freezing rain so I put the kettle on instead.

Ha - the snow has reached us! I just looked outside and over 3 cm has settled... 23:10, 10th April, 2021.

Can't you sit on the roof rack along with your bike. All that fresh air.

Hopefully, it will be a bit warmer by then... I'm avoiding fresh air until it is!

A summer that lingers on into autumn is called an 'Indian Summer'. What is this - a 'Yukon Winter'!

 

[classic33]

Ha - the snow has reached us! I just looked outside and over 3 cm has settled... 23:10, 10th April, 2021.

Hopefully, it will be a bit warmer by then... I'm avoiding fresh air until it is!

A summer that lingers on into autumn is called an 'Indian Summer'. What is this - a 'Yukon Winter'!

Two views from the side door.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Help needed - my laptop and phone have malfunctioned - they keep saying it is 11th April

apparently either the weather or the date is incorrect

 

[Mo1959]

Brrrrrr Another hard frost. Currently minus 4 and everything is white and sparkly.

 

[PaulSB]

That's the type of one i am looking for. A d one that has a delay button on it so I can start it off early in the morning when the economy 7 is still on.

Ours has a time delay but I've never used it.

 

[PaulSB]

You youngsters don’t know when your well off.Monday morning ritual pounding the washing with the dolly peg You probably won’t remember blue bags Cant remember what was in them
Some one will

Salt for your crisps

 

[Dave7]

Morning all.
Feels cold at -2° but no frost around.
I think I have to deliver some meals to the auntie. Apart from that it is a quiet day.
We (stupidly imo) binge watched films last night and got to bed at 01.30..... crazy as I normally go to bed early.
I still woke at 0515 (complete with headache).
BTW..... .did you know that Prince Phillip has died. Honestly, he really has.
Radio 2 is still banging on about it

 

[PaulSB]

Hello world. A balmy 1⁰ this morning and only a little frost. Beautiful sunrise, clear skies and no breeze.

A great friend who moved away messaged last night to say she's visiting and can she come on today's club ride. Excellent. Really looking forward to seeing her.

No 3 son and partner announced yesterday they're engaged. Eleven years together and a baby. How does this work? I am in trouble for suggesting they get married ASAP..........it will cost me less as only 15 guests are permitted.

 

[PaulSB]

I'm going to share my dream with you........last night I was holed up in a house in a small village with my family. The house had a clear view of the road entering the village.

We were living through a pandemic and had to keep a 24 hour watch for people approaching on the road. We shot anyone who appeared in case they were infected.

Stay away from Chorley.........,,,🔫

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning folks, the weather is bonkers, its snowing, but its snowing heavier out the front than it is out the back.