The Retirement Thread

[classic33]

Being unable to count I scrutinized the 5th picture but there was nothing familiar but then spied the old sheepherder wagon in the 4th. Good eye, Classic 33. We call the Gypsy wagons Vardos, for some reason.

There used to be a farm near Dawson City*, that had two of them. Both under cover, out of the weather.

*An old railway town on the hills near here.

 

[classic33]

Yes, I'm a bit confused by that too!


The photo didn't quite capture it the way I wanted. It looked like an old gypsy caravan.

There were hand-painted messages on every footpath sign on the way down off the hill... "NO CYCLING". TBH, only a downhill mountain biker would be able to ride down many parts of the path. It isn't legal for cyclists and would be very dangerous for any dogs or walkers encountered. The fact that somebody felt the need to paint the messages suggests that some cyclists had been doing it.

One last photo from today's walk. The Calder Valley is so-called because the river Calder runs down it. Would anybody like to see the river? Here you go then...

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Pretty impressive,* huh?

Now the thing is, that is what it looks like when we haven't had much rain. It is a different matter once we have thunderstorms over those surrounding hills. Any rain landing on the hills comes torrenting down into that little river. Todmorden park is just behind me there, and is used as an emergency flood storage pond when the river threatens to overtop onto the streets...

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This is the same river about 1 km further into Todmorden, after a day or two of heavy rain. The water lever had risen to about 3 metres deep.

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*Check the River Hebble at Lee Bridge!

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. A dull, drizzly day for us today before the nice weather returns tomorrow.

Wonder if I made a mistake using Winstanley Bikes for an order. Ordered 2 pairs of DMR flat pedals but only one turned up. Emailed and sent a photo of packaging and one pair of pedals last night so I shall see how their customer service is. Haven’t used them before.

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

Drive through Covid test this morning, then i have to self isolate until I go into Hospital on Saturday. Joy.

On the plus side, the weather is forecast to be decent this week, and ive known this was coming so Ive planned a few jobs apund the house (and bicycle maintenance jobs) to keep me occupied.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning one and all, another exciting day lies ahead with it being blue bin day and veg box day 😉
I have ordered some new “ Hiking “ shoes, a ten mile walk a couple of days ago made me realise that my run of the mill black leather town shoes weren’t good for that sort of distance.
Suns up and the birds are singing ☀️☀️😎
Stay safe folks

 

[Dave7]

Morning all.
Another lovely day (sorry Mo).
Just a few things to do........one of them my least favourite .
1st to Wickes to return/swap some LED bulbs. Bought a pack of 5 but they are just not bright enough.
Chemist. Hospital want MrsDs blood pressure down before next weeks op so has to take tablets.
Post office....collect aunties pension
Lift drain cover . Over the years we have problems with tree roots ingressing into the sewer pipes. There is a smell that tells me the problem is back. We will see.

 

[PaulSB]

Hello world! Weather? Go on guess. This is Lancashire where the sun shines on the righteous........it's always cloudy in Burnley!! You need to follow Rovers for that one!

I feel industrious today:

• Ironing
• Clean bike
• Housework
• Black the woodburner
• Cut grass
• Allotment

The Kinesis is filthy from my gravel ride on Saturday. I am though seeing the benefit of proper lubing and a quality lube. While very dusty the chain, cassette and rings are clean - no black gunge. Pleased and surprised by this. Housework will commence around 10.45 when Mrs P goes out - this a chore which I far prefer to do when she's not around.

My greenhouse is rapidly filling with seedlings and young plants. I'm very tempted to pop out and buy some tomatoes. Day time temperatures are spot on for starting them off but nights are still cold - for those not aware night temperature is as important, if not more, to plant growth as day temperature. Also need to sow outdoor crops such as spinach and chard which means I need to double check what is planned for each bed.

A hot iron is calling. Catch you all later when I break for morning coffee

 

[Drago]

Today its covid test, practice bass, lunch,afternoon snooze (im in 3 different antibiotics so im absooutely pooped), clean windows/eaves/gutters.

The benefit of being tall and living in a bungalow means I no longer have to pay my homie @Accy cyclist to do my windows, and the drop in income as put a serious crimp on his tweed acquisition habit. The other benefit is that I don't have to listen to him singing along to the ukelele when he comes to collect his money. Indeed, it wasn't the window tax that caused people of old to brick up their windows - it was the desperate desire to avoid having Accy and his ukelele come to clean the windows!

 

[Tenkaykev]

Lift drain cover . Over the years we have problems with tree roots ingressing into the sewer pipes. There is a smell that tells me the problem is back. We will see.

Ah that smell...
When i was working my morning walk in to work took me past the Wessex Water " Waste Treatment Plant" Some mornings it could be a bit "ripe"
A mile or so in the other direction is a Business Estate where they make a lot of the Lush products which smell a lot more pleasant.
I've worked on a lot of submersible Sewage pumps, they're everywhere, every town and village has them, usually a small green cabinet will reveal their location.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning folks.

 

[Drago]

Morning Diddy Dave.

 

[Salad Dodger]

Hi de hi, campers!
Today is our weekly "social stroll" day for Age UK. But, as its quite foggy this morning, and our walk is along the promenade to a cafe with much outdoor seating, I am seriously considering roping each group of 6 together so they don't lose any in the fog.
Oh, hang on, that could mean that all 6 go missing. And it could cause a few local difficulties when they have to do a toilet stop (well, 2 or 3 of them at least) on the way.
The joys of leadership!

Then back home for some much needed bass practice, followed by a ukulele club meeting over zoom for a couple of hours tonight. Its all go!

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Off to Penzance this morning to pick up supplies, then out and about exploring.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Morning Diddy Dave.

Good morning big man.

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning old codgers.

Abother nice day here for us.

Mr WD has his second jab booked for 5 pm IN Newtown.

Stay safe folks.