The Retirement Thread

[numbnuts]

Morning, it's not yet normal service will resume shortly

 

[pawl]

I have risen!

If the rain golds off long enough I may cut the grass and trim my bush.

No comment

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good Morning folks,
Blue bin day and the weekly veg box has been delivered, it felt a bit heavier than usual with an extra box on top. Looks like Mrs Tenkaykev has been adding extras to the weekly order, I will forgive her on this occasion 😀
All from the Black Isle Brewery, we've had some of their beers before and really rate them.
I'm really enjoying the richer Stouts so I'm trying out various brews.

 

[Juan Kog]

Thank feck I don't live near anything like that..........I am a real country lover. My worst nightmare would be living in or close to a city.

To stop my self becoming to envious of your home territory, I think of Scottish winters and midges in the summer.

 

[pawl]

Morning.The sun is out .The sky is blue there’s not a cloud to spoil the view Until according to the BBC weather forecast 1400 hr

 

[Dirk]

And........it's raining!
First stop this morning - LIDL in Minehead.

 

[Juan Kog]

Well, the grass is very wet. Unless it dries out wuickly before the rain arrives I don't think the lawnmower will be coming out today.

It’s not a problem Drago ^^^^^ . I spotted these signs on a section of grass verge on yesterdays ride.

 

[oldwheels]

Morning all

Another day in Pikey Pensioner Paradise beckons.
There are now 3 vans on site. All pensioner couples. All driving 4 x 4s. All got small terriers...........I think I recognise a pattern.

I thought it was compulsory particularly on Caravan Club sites for all pensioners with caravans to have a minimum of two small dogs per unit. Breed variable according to whatever is currently fashionable.

 

[oldwheels]

Forecast says sunny but currently spits of rain. Got some rubbish out into the car so dump visit after 10 o'clock when they open.
Deer have been prancing over my recently sown wldflower patch in my garden as I left the gate open and the polytunnel used to act as a barrier. Probably come and eat all the flowers once they grow. Vermin but we cannot get rid of them. Too many houses around now to shoot them.
In the local cemetery even artificial flowers get snipped off to check the taste.
Looking out it is now raining more seriously.
A holiday house further down the street has cars arrived with bikes. Last year they took up 4 car spaces with 2 cars but par for the course for tourists. Two unfit looking wimmen just went off on bikes so they may get wet but I notice the car with bike racks has gone also so they can bail anytime.

 

[Sterlo]

Well talk about great service. On Sunday night I ordered a rather lovely jacket from Lusso - it's called The Rivington.* I've seen people wearing it but didn't know who made it till Sunday when a friend turned up in one on the Club Ride. Ordered Sunday 20.00 and delivery today at 10-11.00.

* Given I live 40 minutes from the top of the iconic Sheephouse Lane climb on Rivington Moor it seems very appropriate.

At the same time I ordered a great little bar bag from Lead Out. Delivery is Wednesday by FedEx. Good? No. Excellent? Yes. Why? It's shipped from Los Angeles!!!! 😎

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If the Lusso is the one I've found, WOW that's ...stripey, have you gone blue or multi?

 

[Drago]

Despite my misgivings the grass dried enough to cut. Not as dry as I would have liked, but good enough. Trimmed my bush too.

@Juan Kog I have an area jn my back garden about 4 metres square that I deliverately leave to nature for the insects and wild flowers.

 

[classic33]

We avoid going anywhere at weekends and especially bank holidays!!! Pensioners, the midweek grey ££. I've parked there twice midweek or Friday without any problems. We do tend to arrive early - 9.30/10.30 - depending on the length of the walk when most folk are still making their picnic!!! 😂

Living where you do you should search out the Stanza Stones. It's great fun, so far all on decent walks and you do have to find them, no big sign post saying "Stanza Stone 👉" My favourite is The Beck Stone on Ilkley Moor. There's a trail of +/-50 miles from Marsden to Ilkley which connects them all. The circular walk in Marsden, lovely place, finished off with fish 'n' chips is excellent.

We may visit the Aiggin Stone as well, depends on time, weather, tiredness etc.

Supposedly following the Manchester to Ilkley Roman "Super Highway". It runs more or less straight up the hill on the outside of the A58 as you descend into Lancashire, from Yorkshire.

No reports of odd accents in Sowerby Bridge yet.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Went to the Post Office to post a small parcel and decided to venture up the hill to Broadstone. Lucky timing as the hairdresser was open with no one waiting so I popped in for a haircut. The lady was very good at repairing the self inflicted damage caused by my attempt with the clippers. ✂️

 

[numbnuts]

Not yet I might chance it and go for a walk, knowing my luck I'll come home like a drowned 🐭

 

[ColinJ]

Now let's talk picnics. A decent picnic is an integral part of a good day's walking - think cycling and cafe stops. Essential ingredients would include either mini Melton Mowbray pies or a Scotch egg made with Cumberland sausage. Yesterday I allowed Mrs P to do the picnic shop. There are no pies or eggs to be found. My gruntle is dissed.

The picnic is ideally followed by a snooze on a sheltered grassy bank in the sun. You may gather I'm not the most serious of walkers.

OK folks I must go. Stretching to do. Substandard picnic and coffee to make.

Hmm, I am not planning anything fancy for my forum walk on Saturday. I have a pack of shortbread which I am taking (6 sticks for me, 6 up for grabs) and will probably take some nuts & raisins, maybe a bar of chocolate. Drinks will be 2 x 0.5 L of water. I suspect that conditions might put us off hanging around for long anyway...

[checks...] Hmm, the forecast is improving!