The Retirement Thread

[Tenkaykev]

Fancied a bit of eighties nostalgia last night, so watched a load of the Live Aid

On the big day itself, all those years ago, I was in London for the day with an American cousin and her 2 friends, doing the typical sightseeing stuff, and missed all the Live Aid frenzy that most others were glued to.
Great nostalgia looking back, but also a tad embarrassing.

I remember it well as it was the day of my first 24 hour track race. It was an old cinder track, 1/4 mile instead of 400 metres. I remember the heat during the day, a big dustbin full of water at the side of the track to dip your sponges in, and the organisers piping the Live Aid audio feed through the track side tannoy. I've run on a few different surfaces over the years, but perhaps for reasons of nostalgia, the cinder track remains my favourite. 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️

 

[pawl]

He finishes well back on the mountain stages but well within the time limit. Concentrating on the flat days and sprints hoping to keep the green jersey. I can see him having a final flourish on the final day to beat Eddie Merxx record.

.Just imagine if had not been for the Epstein Bar the number of TDF stages he could have won.

 

[gavroche]

When it comes to loading the car, there is woman's logic and man's logic. The two always seem to conflict but my logic is more logical.

 

[pawl]

Yes. It would be my favourite but I can't afford it. Great place to shop.

We had a time share in Keswick.Always shopped at Booths Cafe was pretty good to

 

[BoldonLad]

You don't, I was Decorator for 15 yrs after leaving School.

Woodwork last as it's easier to 'cut in' than trying to do it with a 4" brush.

Also if rollering the walls the finished skirts will be splattered.

If the walls are being papered then yes, Woodwork is first.

Yes, my method too.

Self taught, I was an IT worker, not a decorator.

Ahh! that has reminded me of work, I will have to lie down

 

[BoldonLad]

When it comes to loading the car, there is woman's logic and man's logic. The two always seem to conflict but my logic is more logical.

You may be more logical, but... the woman is always right...

 

[welsh dragon]

I have returned. The electric is back on as well.

My bike is in the bike hostiple .

And it's scorchio here. Coffee and sandwich time and a look see at the TDF.

 

[Mo1959]

I have returned. The electric is back on as well.

My bike is in the bike hostiple .

And it's scorchio here. Coffee and sandwich time and a look see at the TDF.

Roasting here now too. Forgot I had phoned in a repeat prescription for my migraine tablets on Monday so wandered round to pick them up from the chemist and it was getting really warm. I'll need to try and chill out best I can but there's not so much breeze getting in today.

Sandwich for me too. Think the cycling starts at 1 and is another mountain stage.

 

[PaulSB]

Good lunchtime to you all. I have been up and around for a while but hey ho here I am. Nice cool day here which I am enjoying. Hearing test later today, few bits and bobs to pick up at the same time and a haircut. That's about it. Going to dig up potatoes next.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning folks,
Just got back from a Bimble on my Brompton. I cycled with our daughters chap and followed a route that Mrs Tenkaykev, daughter and I ran yesterday. It was a mixture of road gravel and trail, on one section there were a few grounds maintenance volunteers cutting back the brambles and foliage, I was waiting for the "hisss" of punctured tyre but fortunately all went well. I'd swapped the Marathon Plus for Continental Urbans and they've been excellent with regard to ride quality and puncture resistance.
EDIT to clarify that I was cycling and the other person was running as he's not familiar with the route.

 

[welsh dragon]

Roasting here now too. Forgot I had phoned in a repeat prescription for my migraine tablets on Monday so wandered round to pick them up from the chemist and it was getting really warm. I'll need to try and chill out best I can but there's not so much breeze getting in today.

Sandwich for me too. Think the cycling starts at 1 and is another mountain stage.

Yes. It starts at 1.

 

[welsh dragon]

Good morning folks,
Just got back from a Bimble on my Brompton. I cycled with our daughters chap and followed a route that Mrs Tenkaykev, daughter and I ran yesterday. It was a mixture of road gravel and trail, on one section there were a few grounds maintenance volunteers cutting back the brambles and foliage, I was waiting for the "hisss" of punctured tyre but fortunately all went well. I'd swapped the Marathon Plus for Continental Urbans and they've been excellent with regard to ride quality and puncture resistance.

I changed my generic tyres for Marathons last year. I like the marathons

 

[PaulSB]

Good grief it's hot outside. Started digging potatoes and came over all peculiar. Had to go indoors have a sandwich and a brew.

Off for another try now.

 

[ColinJ]

Good grief it's hot outside. Started digging potatoes and came over all peculiar. Had to go indoors have a sandwich and a brew.

Off for another try now.

I was planning to take it easy during the day and go out for an evening ride but bubble pal rang and asked if she can stop in on her way back from a mini-break. I'll venture out for a shortish ride and try to do a longer one tomorrow.

If I could get up early enough in the next couple of days, I might try 'doing a Mo'. I fancy riding to Waddington Fell and back from here. My route is a lumpy-ish 100 km so it would probably take me more than 5 hours, but hopefully less than 6. Setting off at 06:30 and getting back around noon would mean avoiding the worst heat and traffic.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

A very enjoyable potter around Midlothian this morning, sunny and 20°, took in Crichton Castle, Borthwick Castle, Roseberry Filters and various bits of rough stuff.