In my case , it is : " It is what it is". I cringe every time I hear it. I absolutely detest it

A thread specially for 'persons of leisure' and independent means, or those with aspirations.How do you while away those lazy days?How do you cope financially?When did you retire?Is retirement what you expected?How long did you take to adjust?Etc.Tell us what you are up to today or what plans you have.Or just have a bit of silliness to while away those lazy hours.I've been busy today. Hilly 15 mile ride in North Devon, took dog for a stroll along Saunton Sands, cut the front lawn...Read more

This thread is motivated by posters who appear to ride in mostly pleasant surroundings with great riding opportunities, so I wondered if people are generally happy with where they live.

Anyone able to shed any light on what cartridges I need to order? The mixer tap in my bathroom has a slow drip.Access to the end of the bath is tough so I'd rather not replace the whole tap.

As you might see elsewhere, a number of us are being made homeless from Bike Radar Cake Stop, and within that we had a group of us musing on photographical things - not themed, and not just about posting photos, but also discussing technique, composition, and other creative stuff. Bikes actually only rarely featured.Anyway, here's my creative one from today, dedicated to Mr CS Creative, masjer, whom I'm trying to tempt over to CC. FWIW, this was done on true HDR, and then reduced contrast...Read more

[Mod edit: Posts moved and merged from other thread as requested.]*** I should mention that this climb features on the second stage of next year's Tour de France! ***My latest Cragg Vale HC ride was today, in the usual SW cross/headwind breezy conditions - time: 34 m 26 s. That is 49 seconds quicker than last time, but I got delayed a few seconds on that occasion by temporary traffic lights, and by chatting to someone. I still have a long way to go to achieve my sub-20...Read more

I'm currently at some indeterminate point through an enormous mid-life crisis and as such have a new-found interest in dressing "well"; having been exclusively a "T-shirt and combats" kind of bloke for as long as I can remember.As such (and being one four-pack of Kronies deep currently) I'm intrigued to hear of what all you blokes like to wear - and of course what the ladies like to see us in I'm currently flying high having sourced a couple of pretty nice charity shop suits and...Read more

Beer for them as wants it. Who wants what?

Route has been announced. A few changes from last year including a new start and finish point at Writtle just outside of Chelmsford. .I have a guaranteed place due to my volunteer duties last year.

My banana stop today.