The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

I do enjoy my telly Just been watching a few more old NCIS.

I also want to catch up on Moonflower Murders. I might binge it on iplayer.

I am more into sports** and when Sue was here I didn't watch any daytime TV.
Now, especially with winter approaching I am watching more 'stuff' and even using Netflix.
**I am presently watching women's football and will shortly watch England vs Ireland men's footy.

 

[Tenkaykev]

@Mo1959 may I ask you a question?

I may have missed some it, but, I dont recall you commenting on using your indoor trainer recently?

I ask, because, I have been considering buying myself an indoor smart trainer, but, I am a bit concerned that after a few weeks, I will tire of using it, and, it will just gather dust.

Have you managed to stay motivated to use your's?

My reasoning is a mixture of weather, and, personal circumstances, Mrs @BoldonLad's health means she is no longer up for cycling, and, I cannot leave her alone, whilst I go off for a ride. So, in winter, a combination of unsuitable weather and inability to get one of the daughters to "attend" when the weather is playing ball, is making it increasingly difficult to get regular rides in. My lake of self discipline and tendency to nibble, means my weight is creeping (well, maybe a bit fast then creeping) up.

If you are in the market for a Smart Trainer then Jet Black ( a New Zealand company ) have just released a new model which is outstandingly good and has really shaken up the market. I have an earlier model of theirs and it has been faultless. There's a YouTube channel run by DC Rainmaker, a triathlete and highly respected reviewer of various bits of tech kit. He's just released an in depth review of the new trainer:


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXgpXyazGCw

 

[BoldonLad]

If you are in the market for a Smart Trainer then Jet Black ( a New Zealand company ) have just released a new model which is outstandingly good and has really shaken up the market. I have an earlier model of theirs and it has been faultless. There's a YouTube channel run by DC Rainmaker, a triathlete and highly respected reviewer of various bits of tech kit. He's just released an in depth review of the new trainer:


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXgpXyazGCw

Thank you for that, I will have a watch.

 

[screenman]

I went out for lunch today with the merry widows and widowers fB group, it was surprising how much laughing was done, I will certainly go on another meet up.

 

[classic33]

I went out for lunch today with the merry widows and widowers fB group, it was surprising how much laughing was done, I will certainly go on another meet up.

Thought it were clay pigeon shooting!

 

[screenman]

Thought it were clay pigeon shooting!

That was last Friday, I have a busy social life, folk gig tomorrow night.

 

[classic33]

That was last Friday, I have a busy social life, folk gig tomorrow night.

At least the clay pigeons didn't drop anything on you.
Enjoy tomorrow night.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. It’s minus 4

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

 

[PeteXXX]

<yawn>

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all.
It's a damp start to the day here, and is forecast to rain most of the day.
I'll be out with the dog soon as per normal, then it will be a domestics kind of day.
The bins are out waiting for the lorries to come down our road.

 

[Mo1959]

Good morning all.
It's a damp start to the day here, and is forecast to rain most of the day.
I'll be out with the dog soon as per normal, then it will be a domestics kind of day.
The bins are out waiting for the lorries to come down our road.

We are in for a few very cold days but it’s better than the wet stuff.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning from a chilly Dorset. We have a chap coming this afternoon to measure up our kitchen for a refit. It's over 20 years old and slowly falling apart ( a bit like me I suppose)
Speaking of folk gigs, I was speaking to a lady at parkrun on Saturday, she had travelled from Sheffield for the weekend to see a local Folk band named " Nine Barrow " who were appearing in Swanage on Saturday night 😮😎

 

[welsh dragon]

Coooooeeeee. 4 deg abd very misty here.

Stay safe peeps

 

[screenman]

Morning all, a nice bright sky here, but it is certainly cool with a thick frost. Only one weeks to my holiday, I am not sure if I am excited or nervous, there will need to be some clothes shopping done when I am out there though.