The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

Said this before but are others on here concerned that the major Covid outbreaks are all around where @PaulSB (alias Chorley Paul) lives.
Just sayin like

Don't worry we didn't stop in Warrington yesterday..........

 

[classic33]

Shouldn't you do that before the JCB started digging?? Or does this explain why they're so many holes in our roads. 🤔

It'll explain why, when they do dig, they seem to hit another that "wasn't supposed to be there". More often than not taking it out in the process.

 

[classic33]

Morning folks. Dull and overcast here in Mid Wales as well.

Stay safe peeps

Main Street, Machynlleth is set to close on the 21st of this month for ten years, due to long term roadworks.

 

[Paulus]

Main Street, Machynlleth is set to close on the 21st of this month for ten years, due to long term roadworks.

Ten YEARS. I know roadworks seem to take a long time, but.

 

[welsh dragon]

Main Street, Machynlleth is set to close on the 21st of this month for ten years, due to long term roadworks.

No one would notice accept the tourists and the locals would just ignore it Any way

 

[classic33]

I must get on with stretches, especially as my PT (not as grand as it sounds) new adductor stretches.

Just wanted to quickly share these pics. In the middle of nowhere we came across a house with the most eclectic mix of things in the garden you can imagine. Would love to have snooped around. The fence was made of old bicycles, we left sharpish before ours extended it.

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Can you nip back and get that submarine launched ballistic missile laying on the drive?

 

[PaulSB]

Can you nip back and get that submarine launched ballistic missile laying on the drive?

Next time, next time. I'm thinking of taking the club on this route in a month or so.

 

[PaulSB]

It’s a track shared by three houses.
I intend to put up hit and miss fencing to give some protection from the wind. I like the idea of a mixture of maritime and traditional meadow flowers.

Thanks

I'm pottering on my allotment and I'm now having a sit down for a while. Your meadow has been occupying me. Traditional wildflower mixes can be bought in many places, even B&Q. I use some on uncultivated patches on the allotment for bees and other pollinators. I simply buy what I see in a garden centre. The results are poor. If you take this approach can I suggest you research and contact one of the many wildflower specialist companies you can find online. Ask for advice.

Another thought is to collect your own seed of maritime plants. I think it's worth a try to collect seed of what you see locally. I would urge you to be careful with what you collect. Don't strip individual plants of their seed, perhaps take 25% of the seed heads on an individual plant and do this over a wide area, perhaps 20-30 metres. We don't want to have an impact on natural regeneration in the area.

Enjoy. It's a nice project.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I've been for a bimble this morning, a slightly modified version of my Hatton loop, when I got into the village instead of doing a circuit and going back the way I came I rode down the hill past Hatton Locks then turned left back into the lanes, 32 miles ridden, and another fast ride for me, I averaged 14.5mph, thats a second ride in the 14's. The weather was a bit mixed, cloud with sunny intervals, quite chilly when it clouded over but lovely and warm when the sun was out, it also was a bit windy at times. Thats another good morning out on the bike

 

[oldwheels]

Oh gosh. Sad news. The Scottish Crannog Centre at Kenmore has burned down.

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/new...2302834/huge-fire-at-scottish-crannog-centre/

Has that not happened before?

I'm pottering on my allotment and I'm now having a sit down for a while. Your meadow has been occupying me. Traditional wildflower mixes can be bought in many places, even B&Q. I use some on uncultivated patches on the allotment for bees and other pollinators. I simply buy what I see in a garden centre. The results are poor. If you take this approach can I suggest you research and contact one of the many wildflower specialist companies you can find online. Ask for advice.

Another thought is to collect your own seed of maritime plants. I think it's worth a try to collect seed of what you see locally. I would urge you to be careful with what you collect. Don't strip individual plants of their seed, perhaps take 25% of the seed heads on an individual plant and do this over a wide area, perhaps 20-30 metres. We don't want to have an impact on natural regeneration in the area.

Enjoy. It's a nice project.

Most of the wildflower mixes sold are annuals. I have abandoned my veg garden due to old age and infirmity so am trying a meadow effect. Everything was slow to come on this year so no real results to look at yet.

 

[classic33]

Next time, next time. I'm thinking of taking the club on this route in a month or so.

Well in that case, grab the scythe as well.

 

[dickyknees]

Enjoy. It's a nice project.

Thanks for the advice. I’m sure it’ll keep me occupied for the next few years. 🌷🌼🌻🥀🥀

 

[BoldonLad]

Said this before but are others on here concerned that the major Covid outbreaks are all around where @PaulSB (alias Chorley Paul) lives.
Just sayin like

Yes, I always wear a mask and gloves when reading his posts, then sanitise immediately after

 

[PaulSB]

Well in that case, grab the scythe as well.

We got away pretty damn quick in case the scythe was used to acquire more cycles for the fence!! 😱

 

[cisamcgu]

*checks in and waves* "See you all in a few months - put the tea on in October