As a fan of Star Trek i have just found out Chekov has died aged 90.Walter Koenig.I loved Star Trek some of the films were great.

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

It appears that motorists don't appreciate my Road Tax jersey or at least I had far more close passes today then any other day for a few months.

I saw my first 'bent out in the wild. Obviously I've seen them before but this was the first time it belonged to someone I didn't know. Strange design too, very long wheelbase with what looked like a normal headtube over the front wheel, steered from underseat but the front wheel was a long way from the rider.

More and more helmet wearers that..

Read more

Who else checks there's'

Tadej Pogacar's power zones accidentally released on Strava..

...thread.

How about a topic discussing all things regarding the great game.

Chat about anything from Arsenal to Accrington or John Terry to Terry Yorath.

I'm just happy as my team Norwich City have made it through to the 5th round of the FA Cup !!!

Anyone tried it? Anyone prepared to try it? Will this be my new Ch*****as dinner? (Apologies for using the c word in October).




https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/brussel-sprouts-curry-recipe/

A little game that was recommended to me over the festive break: https://www.powerlanguage.co.uk/wordle/
I’m quite enjoying the daily word puzzle.

I've read several reports suggesting the "super" El Nino that has formed could lead to poor crop harvests and shortages/price increases in one form or another.

Now I'm far from being a survivalist or even a prepper. I have started stockpiling items, that could be impacted and make up a significant proportion of my diet, namely:
basmati ricearborio ricecouscouspasta - various formslentilsporridgeWeetabixsugarvegetable/olive oilwhite wine/cider..
Read more

According to bbc news there is a concentrated stop and test from now until November 8th.
We are all aware of the need to be able to read a number plate from 20 yards/60 ft but have any of us actually been roadside tested ?
Be aware....it could be you
NB
I had mine tested at the opticians 3 weeks ago.....I passed

Morning

Bit grey and very damp after very soggy yesterday. Apparently there's some respite on the horizon.
Today will be coffee first but mostly shores.

Rumours of Montmartre getting canned this year.

Can't get to angry about that because the route does pretty much come past my house, compared to previous years.

Beer for them as wants it. Who wants what?

I am 67.

In November last year, a very good school friend died of Prostate Cancer aged 64 - he had been diagnosed in A&E in late 2019 with Stage 4 (Metastasized) Prostate Cancer.

A few days later his wife wrote a very brave article in the Telegraph describing Martin's journey and exhorting all men over 40 to have a PSA test.

So I did. On Friday 10 Feb.

On Monday 13th, my GP phoned and said the result was a little high and he was referring me on the NHS 2-Week Cancer Pathway.

On Sunday..

Read more

Being lazy, I'm hoping for some tips here:

Need to move a thin layer of gravel from the back garden, to be re-purposed at some point in the front garden. THERE IS DIRT DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH!
The obvious issue is that I want to leave the dirt where it is!

I feel some Heath Robinson arrangement involving trowels/shovels and a colander might work?!? :P

https://www.nytimes.com/games/digits

I earnt my 15 stars for today

Digits #86 (15/15⭐)
78 (78)   ✖➕✖➖
125 (125) ➕✖✖➖
271 (271) ✖➕➖
349 (349) ➖✖➖
421 (421) ✖➖➖➖➖

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

For those who have migrated from the Bkool platform to Zwift.

Feel free to drop onto bkool chat just remind those what they might be missing out on . Only good mannered banter

For sale: my Temple Classic Electric e-bike (original model with the 80Nm Bafang mid-drive, before Temple switched to own-branded motors).

Price: £849 (collection only from Primrose Hill, London NW1 — test rides welcome).

Specs:
- Medium frame, Gloss Black aluminium frame, ~19kg
- Bafang M420 80Nm mid-drive motor with torque sensor — smooth, natural-feeling assist
- Removable 504Wh Samsung battery
- Shimano Altus 9-speed drivetrain
- Shimano MT-200 hydraulic disc brakes
- 700x38c tyres..

Read more

Two Glaswegians, Archie and Jimmy, are sitting in the pub discussing Jimmy's forthcoming wedding.

"Och, it's all goin' pure dead brilliant," says Jimmy.

"Av goat everythin organised awready, the fluers, the church, the caurs, the reception, the rings, the minister, even ma stag night".
Archie nods approvingly.
I've even bought a kilt to be married in!" continues Jimmy.

"A kilt?" exclaims Archie, "That's magic, you'll look pure smart in that. Whit's the tartan?"

"Och," says Jimmy..

Read more

Feel like I'm 16 stone at the mo. Would like to get to 13-14'ish for the CycleChat meet. Let's see how we go ..

Height - 5ft 11in / 181cm:

2008-01-08 21:54 - 15st 6.9lb / 98.4 kg - BMI 30.4
2008-01-25 21:13 - 15st 4.5lb / 97.3 kg - BMI 29.7
2008-02-12 22:17 - 15st 7.6lb / 98.7 kg - BMI 30.4
2008-03-01 18:30 - 15st 7.3lb / 98.6 kg - BMI 30.1
2008-03-07 20:05 - 15st 6.0lb / 98.0 kg - BMI 29.9
2008-03-31 20:43 - 15st 6.9lb / 98.4 kg - BMI 30.4..

Read more

I've finally found a frame that I can restore to make a 28" wheel touring bike, and we're having trouble removing the old components. In particular the chainwheel screw thread , were we would normally insert the removal tool, is completely gone.

The frame is from VSF Fahrradmanufaktur and is a rare early butted example, made from Chromoly, so it's worth fighting for.

How would others on the does anyone have a recommendation how to remove the chainwheel? I can get the outer two gears off..

Read more

My banana stop today.