The Retirement Thread

[Deleted member 1258]

OK, which one of you broke the internet? I love that the BBC has it as BREAKING news!! 😃

BBC News - Huge parts of internet currently offline
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57399628

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I wonder how many are now having to talk to their partners.

 

[Paulus]

I have posted this elsewhere, but these Canada geese and Goslings walked past my house this morning.
Several neighbours shepherded them back to a local park where there are other wild fowl and a good sized pond.

 

[ColinJ]

Several neighbours shepherded them back to a local park where there are other wild fowl and a good sized pond.

If they enjoy fowl-herding that much, tell them to ride The (Morecambe) Bay Way - the locals have a problem which they need some help with...

That's my bubble pal, trying to pluck up the courage to break through the feathery blockade!

 

[gavroche]

I got up early this morning , 7.30 , as I was going for a ride with my stepson who is on holiday this week. We did 32 miles , Me on my Trek and He on his cheat bike ( ebike). Of course, at every hill, he left me behind but I enjoyed the ride. He doesn't like riding on his own so he relies on me to accompany him. I offered to do a 40 miles + next time on condition that he uses his proper bike but he refused. He really likes his cheat bike I think. We are planning to do the Tour de Mon in August ( 46 miles) and he says he will use his proper bike then. I reckon he needs to do some training first.

 

[BoldonLad]

I got up early this morning , 7.30 , as I was going for a ride with my stepson who is on holiday this week. We did 32 miles , Me on my Trek and He on his cheat bike ( ebike). Of course, at every hill, he left me behind but I enjoyed the ride. He doesn't like riding on his own so he relies on me to accompany him. I offered to do a 40 miles + next time on condition that he uses his proper bike but he refused. He really likes his cheat bike I think. We are planning to do the Tour de Mon in August ( 46 miles) and he says he will use his proper bike then. I reckon he needs to do some training first.

Yet another mention of your new bike!

Well done.

I am only jealous

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Would you like to borrow my air rifle ?

Only for a grey

 

[Dave7]

Only for a grey

Oh yes.....100%

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Today’s walk a little loop into Glen Brown from Tomintoul. Everything looking gorgeous. Lots of lapwing and curlew.

 

[numbnuts]

Nearly bedtime, can't wait for tomorrow..............

 

[Tenkaykev]

A lovely day out. Scenic train ride to Wool and sat in the garden of the Black Bear supping pints of Crafty Fox. Mrs Tenkaykev and I had the deep fried Falafels in a wholemeal baguette with salad and chips. I was feeling absolutely stuffed and struggling to finish my pint. The landlady came to collect the plates and asked if we’d like pudding. “ I’m full up” I said, to which she replied “ oh that’s a shame, there’s a Pear and Apple crumble just come out the oven”. I had it with custard 😁

 

[Mo1959]

A lovely day out. Scenic train ride to Wool and sat in the garden of the Black Bear supping pints of Crafty Fox. Mrs Tenkaykev and I had the deep fried Falafels in a wholemeal baguette with salad and chips. I was feeling absolutely stuffed and struggling to finish my pint. The landlady came to collect the plates and asked if we’d like pudding. “ I’m full up” I said, to which she replied “ oh that’s a shame, there’s a Pear and Apple crumble just come out the oven”. I had it with custard 😁

Funny how you can always squeeze in a pudding. I love crumble and custard too.

 

[12boy]

My neighbor came over and helped me work on the 6 tons of gravel that manifested at 9 am in my driveway. Got about 1/2 in place on the gravel paths in the back yard although a little smoothing out is needed. Lot more fun with some help. When we quit we had a smoothie at the local coffee place which was nice and cool. Here's a couple pics of what 6 tons of pea gravel looks like.
Be safe and well.

 

[classic33]

My neighbor came over and helped me work on the 6 tons of gravel that manifested at 9 am in my driveway. Got about 1/2 in place on the gravel paths in the back yard although a little smoothing out is needed. Lot more fun with some help. When we quit we had a smoothie at the local coffee place which was nice and cool. Here's a couple pics of what 6 tons of pea gravel looks like.
Be safe and well.

Doesn't look that bad. Onwards to day two.

 

[classic33]

Nearly bedtime, can't wait for tomorrow*..............

*Minus 2 hours, 45 minutes and counting

 

[Deleted member 1258]

A lovely day out. Scenic train ride to Wool and sat in the garden of the Black Bear supping pints of Crafty Fox. Mrs Tenkaykev and I had the deep fried Falafels in a wholemeal baguette with salad and chips. I was feeling absolutely stuffed and struggling to finish my pint. The landlady came to collect the plates and asked if we’d like pudding. “ I’m full up” I said, to which she replied “ oh that’s a shame, there’s a Pear and Apple crumble just come out the oven”. I had it with custard 😁

Reminds me of a trip to an Italian restaurant many years ago, our Lads put away a large amount of pasta then pushed the plates away and both said I'm stuffed Dad, but they both found room when the waiter came round talking about Italian ice cream.