The Retirement Thread

[welsh dragon]

I'm going for my second injection this afternoon

Good luck.

 

[numbnuts]

Good luck.

Thanks

 

[Dirk]

Well.....at least I had me faggots.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

When I was out couldn't help noticing all the military activity. Two large identical helicopters flying in tandem over us and several small grey launches travelling at speed in the Sound as well as what I presume is a Frigate with very angular styling travelling back up.

This is happening off the West Coast just now...

 

[numbnuts]

Well.....at least I had me faggots.

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Never had faggots

 

[Dirk]

Never had faggots

Dunno what your missing!

 

[12boy]

23 C today with a 17mph breeze. There will be a ride today fer sure! It has been 4 rideless days, 3 more would make one weak. Almost got my watering system for the garden done. Soon there will be no excuse for delaying ordering 6 tons of pea gravel and getting it where it needs to go. " Load the 6 tons and whaddya get? Another day older and deeper in debt. St Peter, don't you call me, cause I can't go, I owe my soul to the old gravel store". Thanks, Tennessee Ernie.
Be safe and well.

 

[welsh dragon]

Chicken curry and vegetable rice today.

 

[ColinJ]

Rain was forecast for much of the day here so I didn't think I'd bother getting my bike out, but then I got a call from my bubble pal. She had been over yesterday but went home this morning before I woke up. She'd got all the way home and then realised that she had left her phone behind...

Sounds like a job for... Phone Delivery Man!!!!

I leapt out of bed, went to the window, and looked out across the valley. As forecast, black clouds were building but the rain hadn't arrived yet. For once, no morning dithering about - I got my cycling kit on, picked up the phone, and set off on my singlespeed bike.

I went to do my hilly little ride intro but soon saw a road closure sign directly in front of me. An optimistic van driver ignored it and shot off up the hill. I followed, but at a much more sedate pace. A minute later I saw cones across the road ahead, and the van doing a 3-point turn, then coming back down towards me. Well, a van might not get through, but I bet I could!. Onwards, and upwards...

It soon became clear why the road was closed. A stream of water was running down the road and it was coming from a big patch of broken tarmac in the middle of the road. A water main had burst and the water pressure had lifted the road surface up. I skirted round the damage and continued on my way...

I cycled over to Hebden Bridge, feeling the odd spot of rain, and was quite chilled by the wind. (Is this REALLY the end of May? ) My pal was pleased to get her phone back and offered me a cooked breakfast as a reward. It was tempting, but I wanted to get back before the rain arrived, so I said farewell and dashed back along the valley. I picked up my Metro, cycled home, and only THEN did the rain start! I felt quite chuffed to have beaten the elements for once.

So now I am sat with a 750 W heater on, and have FINALLY got the room temperature up to 19 degrees. June had better be better than this or my toys will be thrown so far from my pram that they will probably never find their way back!

It's been around for a long time. A fantastic step forward for many, many people. Should you decide to use a train you'll find they are equipped with ramps which the guard will place at the door on to the platform to allow wheelchair access.

There is still progress to make in some places...

Hebden Bridge railway station recently had its lifts replaced after many years of non-functioning so the Manchester/Blackburn platform can once again be accessed by wheelchair users.

Todmorden railway station still hasn't been done. Both platforms are accessed by steps, but the Manchester platform also has a gate to it from the car park so wheelchairs can access it that way. Currently there is no way for wheelchair users to get to the Leeds/Blackburn platform. I think the necessary changes are planned and funded, but have not yet started.

 

[Dirk]

It's that time of day again.

 

[welsh dragon]

Been a nice day here. Got all my washing dry so hoorah.

 

[oldwheels]

Rain was forecast for much of the day here so I didn't think I'd bother getting my bike out, but then I got a call from my bubble pal. She had been over yesterday but went home this morning before I woke up. She'd got all the way home and then realised that she had left her phone behind...

Sounds like a job for... Phone Delivery Man!!!!

I leapt out of bed, went to the window, and looked out across the valley. As forecast, black clouds were building but the rain hadn't arrived yet. For once, no morning dithering about - I got my cycling kit on, picked up the phone, and set off on my singlespeed bike.

I went to do my hilly little ride intro but soon saw a road closure sign directly in front of me. An optimistic van driver ignored it and shot off up the hill. I followed, but at a much more sedate pace. A minute later I saw cones across the road ahead, and the van doing a 3-point turn, then coming back down towards me. Well, a van might not get through, but I bet I could!. Onwards, and upwards...

It soon became clear why the road was closed. A stream of water was running down the road and it was coming from a big patch of broken tarmac in the middle of the road. A water main had burst and the water pressure had lifted the road surface up. I skirted round the damage and continued on my way...

I cycled over to Hebden Bridge, feeling the odd spot of rain, and was quite chilled by the wind. (Is this REALLY the end of May? ) My pal was pleased to get her phone back and offered me a cooked breakfast as a reward. It was tempting, but I wanted to get back before the rain arrived, so I said farewell and dashed back along the valley. I picked up my Metro, cycled home, and only THEN did the rain start! I felt quite chuffed to have beaten the elements for once.

So now I am sat with a 750 W heater on, and have FINALLY got the room temperature up to 19 degrees. June had better be better than this or my toys will be thrown so far from my pram that they will probably never find their way back!


There is still progress to make in some places...

Hebden Bridge railway station recently had its lifts replaced after many years of non-functioning so the Manchester/Blackburn platform can once again be accessed by wheelchair users.

Todmorden railway station still hasn't been done. Both platforms are accessed by steps, but the Manchester platform also has a gate to it from the car park so wheelchairs can access it that way. Currently there is no way for wheelchair users to get to the Leeds/Blackburn platform. I think the necessary changes are planned and funded, but have not yet started.

I thought everywhere possible had to have wheel chair access several years ago. My workshop was the old lifeboat station and had a very high sill at the doorway. I had to make up portable ramps to allow access if anyone wanted. In fact nobody ever did use them but they were I think legally required. Parhaps this only applied in Scotland. The local Clydesdale bank had a rather convoluted back entrance installed for wheelchairs. It had a bell to ring to alert staff that the entrance was required.

 

[ColinJ]

I thought everywhere possible had to have wheel chair access several years ago.

It remains an aspiration in many places! They are still slowly working towards achieving that goal... BBC news article.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Never had faggots

I think I need to mention that you should NEVER mention this is you go to the USA

well - actually it may be OK
but if you ever try them - REALLY DO NOT MENTION THAT

and do not say you used a rubber in the same paragraph


I just wish they would speak English

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

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It's that time of day again.

Oh

didn't know porn was allowed here

salivating now - wonder what we have for pudding???