The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

Morning all. A quick hello before I dash to Tesco..........I use Aldi for all bog standard stuff but some stuff they just don't get right.
I have a guy coming to put new wiring from ceiling rose to light fitting**
**12 months ago it would be no problem but this bl**dy virus has stolen my balance and I am not confident up a step ladder.
MrsDs sister is coming to clear our her wardrobes..... I kid you not, its like being married to Emelda Marcus and I have rebelled.
Over the years her problem has been "oh I like that dress/jumper/shoes" etc......fine,I have no problem with that BUT......she never throws anything out!!! I am sure others are the same......feel free to comment.

Errrr .........no thanks, there's always the possibility Mrs P reads Cycle Chat!

 

[PaulSB]

Enjoyed Countryfile. The weekly forecast looks pretty good but chilly at times. Half watching Antiques Roadshow while browsing. Will enjoy Call the Midwife and Line of Duty soon.

The boys came over yesterday. We were talking about Countyfile. No 1 son, now 34, remarked how much he enjoys it.

Mrs P reminded him how he once described it as "Blue Peter for adults."

 

[Drago]

Like a politicians bank balance during a lobbying scandal, I have risen!.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning folks,
Weather is looking good, that North wind has dropped and the sun is shining ☀️
Second jab on Friday💉 😀👍
Today I make a start on my shed clearance now that Mrs Tenkaykev’s shed makeover is complete. Wish me luck, I’m going in…

 

[PaulSB]

Good Morning. Go on, guess. Yes, that's right. Another glorious Lancashire day is dawning. 7⁰ at the moment.

I have a dilemma. I'm leaving to ride to the meet point at 8.50. Forecast is 11⁰ by 11.00. Bib shorts? Yep, OK. Tights? Not sure. I don't like tights but it's not really get your legs out at 7⁰.

Last night Mrs P mentioned she has a really busy day and won't be home till 5.00pm. This is a coded message for "I expect my tea to be ready." After 42 years I'm getting better at this. In a moment I will prepare a cauliflower, broccoli and pasta tray bake.

I have an extremely busy day but I have made time available, created a window of opportunity by cancelling an hour arsing around on the web. My calendar is full.

• 07.00 Arsing about on web Make cauliflower and pasta bake
• 08.00 Breakfast
• 08.15 Take Mrs P coffee - (in bed!)
• 08.16 Get kit on
• 08.35 Prepare drinks for ride
• 08.40 Garage to check bike over
• 08.50 Depart for ride
• 09.30 Meet buddies for ride
• 13.00 Return home
• 13.15 Lunch
• 14.00 Clean Kinesis (it's filthy after Saturday's gravel excursion)
• 17.00 Put tea on table (presuming Mrs P returns on time)
• 18.30 Exercise class

I mean just how am I supposed to interupt an important and busy schedule? Reasonable or what?

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all fellow wheezers.
Slightly overcast outside at the moment, but should be a nice day today.
Breakfast, dog walking and then out on the bike for a while is the order of the day so far.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

The boys came over yesterday. We were talking about Countyfile. No 1 son, now 34, remarked how much he enjoys it.

Mrs P reminded him how he once described it as "Blue Peter for adults."

I like that description.

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning all. A quick hello before I dash to Tesco..........I use Aldi for all bog standard stuff but some stuff they just don't get right.
I have a guy coming to put new wiring from ceiling rose to light fitting**
**12 months ago it would be no problem but this bl**dy virus has stolen my balance and I am not confident up a step ladder.
MrsDs sister is coming to clear our her wardrobes..... I kid you not, its like being married to Emelda Marcus and I have rebelled.
Over the years her problem has been "oh I like that dress/jumper/shoes" etc......fine,I have no problem with that BUT......she never throws anything out!!! I am sure others are the same......feel free to comment.

And how much junk and crap do you have in various places including man drawers Dave. Pot. Kettle. Black.

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning gang. A cold, frosty but sunny day here.

Stay safe folks

 

[Drago]

Weights done. 25 minute leg session. Going to clang and bang as hard as I can, just in case I can't for any periods of time in the near future. I hope to have an update on that when I'm in Hospital for tests on Saturday.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all.

Bit overcast down here at Lands End. Hopefully going to brighten up later.
Off exploring stone circles this morning.

 

[oldwheels]

Morning all. A quick hello before I dash to Tesco..........I use Aldi for all bog standard stuff but some stuff they just don't get right.
I have a guy coming to put new wiring from ceiling rose to light fitting**
**12 months ago it would be no problem but this bl**dy virus has stolen my balance and I am not confident up a step ladder.
MrsDs sister is coming to clear our her wardrobes..... I kid you not, its like being married to Emelda Marcus and I have rebelled.
Over the years her problem has been "oh I like that dress/jumper/shoes" etc......fine,I have no problem with that BUT......she never throws anything out!!! I am sure others are the same......feel free to comment.

Your balance problem may have nothng to do with the virus. Passage of time does not help. I have also lost confidence on step ladders but nothing to do with the virus.
I had the opposite problem with my wife. She was too keen to throw things out without looking at them carefully enough.

 

[Mo1959]

Your balance problem may have nothng to do with the virus. Passage of time does not help. I have also lost confidence on step ladders but nothing to do with the virus.
I had the opposite problem with my wife. She was too keen to throw things out without looking at them carefully enough.

I was also going to say this. My balance is nowhere as good as it used to be.

 

[oldwheels]

Dull but dry so far. Temp is 7.9C but wind chill makes it feel colder.
Dump runs today to try to clear some of the rubbish out.
Might get a trike run later.

 

[Mo1959]

Schools back here so hoping Monday to Friday at least might be a bit quieter out and about.