Lifestyle / Exercise
Posted by: Mick P on 11 July 2006
Chaps
I retired last week and I think that this time I may stay retired. It is nice not getting calls late in the evening and having to bang out reports around midnight.
I have been cycling everywhere these last few days and I have enjoyed it immensly. I must be using double the calories that I did sitting in a train and even after a few days I already feel much fitter and healthier.
It makes you more relaxed and happier in yourself, more time, less stress and a much more healthier lifestyle.
I sometimes think my fathers generation had just about got it right.
Regards
Mick
I retired last week and I think that this time I may stay retired. It is nice not getting calls late in the evening and having to bang out reports around midnight.
I have been cycling everywhere these last few days and I have enjoyed it immensly. I must be using double the calories that I did sitting in a train and even after a few days I already feel much fitter and healthier.
It makes you more relaxed and happier in yourself, more time, less stress and a much more healthier lifestyle.
I sometimes think my fathers generation had just about got it right.
Regards
Mick
Posted on: 11 July 2006 by and
You know exercise releases feel good endorphins 
Posted on: 11 July 2006 by garyi
Mick I would expect you to think of me as a whining little shit.
But.
I am finding it difficult in todays world. We looked at a house today as we have a kid and we want another.
the house is an ex council, its OK, in an OK area, outside of the main village. Its a typical council job with white painted pebbly fronts and shitty double gklazed windows.
This house is £250,000, that is one quarter of a million pounds to you and me.
I earn just above the average so does my wife.
20 years ago, it was not this way. You nkow it I know it.
I am happy you can retire and enjoy your life. You have worked hard. I think that you know I work hard, but the housing situation makes it very very difficult. I only hope when I reach retirement I am in your boat!
But.
I am finding it difficult in todays world. We looked at a house today as we have a kid and we want another.
the house is an ex council, its OK, in an OK area, outside of the main village. Its a typical council job with white painted pebbly fronts and shitty double gklazed windows.
This house is £250,000, that is one quarter of a million pounds to you and me.
I earn just above the average so does my wife.
20 years ago, it was not this way. You nkow it I know it.
I am happy you can retire and enjoy your life. You have worked hard. I think that you know I work hard, but the housing situation makes it very very difficult. I only hope when I reach retirement I am in your boat!
Posted on: 11 July 2006 by manicatel
I know what you're saying about the previous generation mick.
I remember a few years ago, explaining the "training" I was doing for a couple of 60 mile charity bike rides to my dad.
"London to Southend, did you say son? Yes, I remember your mum & I used to cycle there from Muswell Hill on our tandem for picnics!"
Now that must've been in the 50's, when tandems would have 3 gears if you were lucky & weighed about 6 times what my bike does now!
And don't get me started on the current crop of teenagers. My 2 (foster) kids nearly fell over when I explained to them how far a mile is. They'd been entered into this "run a mile for charity" thing.One alledgedly managed it, the other walked it as it was too hot!
matt.
I remember a few years ago, explaining the "training" I was doing for a couple of 60 mile charity bike rides to my dad.
"London to Southend, did you say son? Yes, I remember your mum & I used to cycle there from Muswell Hill on our tandem for picnics!"
Now that must've been in the 50's, when tandems would have 3 gears if you were lucky & weighed about 6 times what my bike does now!
And don't get me started on the current crop of teenagers. My 2 (foster) kids nearly fell over when I explained to them how far a mile is. They'd been entered into this "run a mile for charity" thing.One alledgedly managed it, the other walked it as it was too hot!
matt.
Posted on: 11 July 2006 by erik scothron
Mick,
Best wishes for retirement. I cycle everyday and I feel as fit as I was 15 years ago. Keep it up.
Erik
Best wishes for retirement. I cycle everyday and I feel as fit as I was 15 years ago. Keep it up.
Erik
Posted on: 11 July 2006 by and
My parents courting was done via bicycle. They lived 10 miles apart and after the youth club, Mum would sit on the crossbar for the lift home.
Posted on: 11 July 2006 by Stephen Tate
Hi Mick,
Get on that tredder and pound some hills, or a nice spot of fly fishing (own flys that is) then hunt the wood down to cook that olde trout!
cheers
Get on that tredder and pound some hills, or a nice spot of fly fishing (own flys that is) then hunt the wood down to cook that olde trout!
cheers
Posted on: 11 July 2006 by nicnaim
Mick,
Borrowed a mountain bike at the weekend, to cycle with a bunch of ten lads (some of whom I knew, some I did not) for a cycle ride from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Newcastle-upon-Tyne, via the coastal route.
Great fun was had by all, especially the overnight stop in Warkworth, and the ten pint training session in preparation for the following day.
Due to the lack of serious preparation, only three finished, mainly due to very sore backsides. No jokes please, although I did finish, my arse felt like a tenderised steak. I'm told this will improve in time, and that erectile function will eventually return!
During my youth I had a couple of month long cycling trips around France, but this was the first serious cycle ride for nearly 30 years.
My first ever experience of a mountain bike was a very positive one, and the scenery was fantastic.
It is very likely I will buy the bike that I borrowed second-hand, from the mate that organised the trip, as he has moved on to a fancy model with suspension and disc brakes etc.
Knee and ankle injuries are preventing regular 5-A-Side participation, but this trip inspired me to cycle more regularly for exercise.
All the best for your retirement. I suspect it will not be long before you are wondering how you ever had time to go to work.
Regards
Nic
Borrowed a mountain bike at the weekend, to cycle with a bunch of ten lads (some of whom I knew, some I did not) for a cycle ride from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Newcastle-upon-Tyne, via the coastal route.
Great fun was had by all, especially the overnight stop in Warkworth, and the ten pint training session in preparation for the following day.
Due to the lack of serious preparation, only three finished, mainly due to very sore backsides. No jokes please, although I did finish, my arse felt like a tenderised steak. I'm told this will improve in time, and that erectile function will eventually return!
During my youth I had a couple of month long cycling trips around France, but this was the first serious cycle ride for nearly 30 years.
My first ever experience of a mountain bike was a very positive one, and the scenery was fantastic.
It is very likely I will buy the bike that I borrowed second-hand, from the mate that organised the trip, as he has moved on to a fancy model with suspension and disc brakes etc.
Knee and ankle injuries are preventing regular 5-A-Side participation, but this trip inspired me to cycle more regularly for exercise.
All the best for your retirement. I suspect it will not be long before you are wondering how you ever had time to go to work.
Regards
Nic
Posted on: 11 July 2006 by count.d
Gary,
I don't quite see your point.
Maybe Mick took risks in his career, worked physically and mentally hard, took on responsibility others wouldn't and came home with headaches each night.
Maybe Mick worked so hard with long hours that he missed his kids growing up.
Maybe he made other sacrifices to further his career.
He probably longed for the day of retirement so he and Mrs Mick could at long last, enjoy a bottle of Barolo in piece.
Maybe Mr and Mrs Mick lived in a cardboard box for the first 20 years of their married life, whilst Parry Palace was being built.
You, on the other hand, are a whining little shit, just like the rest of modern England. That's why we're in the state we're in and why we don't win the World Cup.
I don't quite see your point.
Maybe Mick took risks in his career, worked physically and mentally hard, took on responsibility others wouldn't and came home with headaches each night.
Maybe Mick worked so hard with long hours that he missed his kids growing up.
Maybe he made other sacrifices to further his career.
He probably longed for the day of retirement so he and Mrs Mick could at long last, enjoy a bottle of Barolo in piece.
Maybe Mr and Mrs Mick lived in a cardboard box for the first 20 years of their married life, whilst Parry Palace was being built.
You, on the other hand, are a whining little shit, just like the rest of modern England. That's why we're in the state we're in and why we don't win the World Cup.
Posted on: 11 July 2006 by erik scothron
quote:Originally posted by count.d:
Gary,
I don't quite see your point.
Count.d,
Steady on old chop, there is no need for this. Calm it down abit eh?
All the best,
Erik
Posted on: 11 July 2006 by u5227470736789439
Dear Mick,
No axe to grind here. Enjoy the time - as we all should! Be gentle, as I know you can be, and treat each day as exactly what it is - a chance to to be gentle, patient and loving. If we all did this we would all be happier, better people, and we can! It just takes a moment's pause for thought, before doing the next thing!
Though, for sure, I am not a success, in any real sense according to most, I realise daily that if one can earn true respect fom a few with fair dealing, one is a success enough for any one who cares to examine it, and whose opinion is worth considering! I begin to think I may even be something of a success myself after spending the last twenty five years doubting it!
Be good, and steady on the bends! Fredrik
PS: Get that guitar singing now! You have no excuse for not serenading the world! Good luck to you...
No axe to grind here. Enjoy the time - as we all should! Be gentle, as I know you can be, and treat each day as exactly what it is - a chance to to be gentle, patient and loving. If we all did this we would all be happier, better people, and we can! It just takes a moment's pause for thought, before doing the next thing!
Though, for sure, I am not a success, in any real sense according to most, I realise daily that if one can earn true respect fom a few with fair dealing, one is a success enough for any one who cares to examine it, and whose opinion is worth considering! I begin to think I may even be something of a success myself after spending the last twenty five years doubting it!
Be good, and steady on the bends! Fredrik
PS: Get that guitar singing now! You have no excuse for not serenading the world! Good luck to you...
Posted on: 11 July 2006 by garyi
I wasn't having a go at Mick I know he is a hard worker and so am I.
He was just mentioning less stress etc so I thought I would be a whining little shit about what is stressing me today.
He was just mentioning less stress etc so I thought I would be a whining little shit about what is stressing me today.
Posted on: 12 July 2006 by Bruce Woodhouse
Good on you Mick-enjoy. Didn't you retire once already though?
I'd also say that you do not have to leave it to retirement to tackle your stress levels (and physical fitness). It can be done even when life seems 'full' already. Arriving at the 'finish-lin' of retirement age completely physically and mentally exhausted is not the way to do it.
Bruce
I'd also say that you do not have to leave it to retirement to tackle your stress levels (and physical fitness). It can be done even when life seems 'full' already. Arriving at the 'finish-lin' of retirement age completely physically and mentally exhausted is not the way to do it.
Bruce
Posted on: 12 July 2006 by Polarbear
Mick,
good for you, I hope you enjoy your retirement.
Why don't you take up swimming, something you and Mrs Mick can do together. Its one of the best excercises you can do and doesn't put any strain on your joints etc.
Also do plenty of walking, again something you can do together. Eat a healthy diet, remain active and foccused and hopefully you will be enjoying retirement for many years,
Regards
PB
good for you, I hope you enjoy your retirement.
Why don't you take up swimming, something you and Mrs Mick can do together. Its one of the best excercises you can do and doesn't put any strain on your joints etc.
Also do plenty of walking, again something you can do together. Eat a healthy diet, remain active and foccused and hopefully you will be enjoying retirement for many years,
Regards
PB
Posted on: 12 July 2006 by Polarbear
quote:Originally posted by garyi:
I wasn't having a go at Mick I know he is a hard worker and so am I.
He was just mentioning less stress etc so I thought I would be a whining little shit about what is stressing me today.
Less stress?
the best thing I did was seperate, stress levels have reduced enormously and I am actually enjoying living again.
Stress can be a real killer!
Regards
Nigel
Posted on: 12 July 2006 by count.d
I was only joking with Gary, Erik. I'm a bit weird like this.
Posted on: 12 July 2006 by Steve G
quote:Originally posted by garyi:
I am finding it difficult in todays world. We looked at a house today as we have a kid and we want another.
the house is an ex council, its OK, in an OK area, outside of the main village. Its a typical council job with white painted pebbly fronts and shitty double gklazed windows.
This house is £250,000, that is one quarter of a million pounds to you and me.
I earn just above the average so does my wife.
20 years ago, it was not this way. You nkow it I know it.
It's not that way everywhere in the uk - you could consider moving.
Posted on: 12 July 2006 by Mick P
Garyi
The knack is to turn a disadvantage around to your advantage.
Housing is horrifically expensive today for younger people but on the upside, the things that go in the house are relatively cheap. I paid £90 for a black and white TV back in 1971 when I got married and the average wage was then £18 pw. I was fortunate, I landed a job that paid £42 pw but I was away from home for 4 nights (Mon - Thurs) for nearly 11 years. Everything has its price.
Today you can furnish a house and run cars cheaply in comparion with my day. The property bubble will lower, either suddenly or over time and you may find yourself buying a larger house in a few years time. You will, at least, have all the gizmos to go into it.
Also property prices in the mid seventies were at astronomical levels but they came down as the market always takes over in the end.
You are young with a good future and with your work ethic you will get there.
Regards
Mick ... off to cycle into town
The knack is to turn a disadvantage around to your advantage.
Housing is horrifically expensive today for younger people but on the upside, the things that go in the house are relatively cheap. I paid £90 for a black and white TV back in 1971 when I got married and the average wage was then £18 pw. I was fortunate, I landed a job that paid £42 pw but I was away from home for 4 nights (Mon - Thurs) for nearly 11 years. Everything has its price.
Today you can furnish a house and run cars cheaply in comparion with my day. The property bubble will lower, either suddenly or over time and you may find yourself buying a larger house in a few years time. You will, at least, have all the gizmos to go into it.
Also property prices in the mid seventies were at astronomical levels but they came down as the market always takes over in the end.
You are young with a good future and with your work ethic you will get there.
Regards
Mick ... off to cycle into town
Posted on: 12 July 2006 by Derek Wright
Mick
Welcome to the club, just get yourself signed into the Life 101 class so that you can get the most out of your time (by your definition) before the time bombs start going off.
A thing I have learned is to not indulge one self with too many lunches out each week.
Welcome to the club, just get yourself signed into the Life 101 class so that you can get the most out of your time (by your definition) before the time bombs start going off.
A thing I have learned is to not indulge one self with too many lunches out each week.
Posted on: 12 July 2006 by Hammerhead
Dear Mick,
You're more than welcome to join Martin Clark and I on a Sunday spin along the Kennet & Avon canal if you wish. We've been pounding the towpaths for about a month now and we're both enjoying the benefits, even with the mandatory mid-way pub stop
Enjoy the retirement,
Steve
You're more than welcome to join Martin Clark and I on a Sunday spin along the Kennet & Avon canal if you wish. We've been pounding the towpaths for about a month now and we're both enjoying the benefits, even with the mandatory mid-way pub stop
Enjoy the retirement,
Steve
Posted on: 12 July 2006 by NaimThatTune
Hi All,
Well done Mick - gentle exercise is truly one of the 'pillars' of life, without which we would be un-balanced.
I often walk the 2 1/2 miles from where I live on the edge of Bath to the centre (very pleasant walk most of it is too). I am dismayed by often seeing folk roughly 2/3 my age (making them early 20s) with very obvious paunches/flab waiting for the bus that will take them a mile or two into town. They're missing out on such a simple way to feel better and healthier.
Anyroad, I am suitably inspired that I may get myself a bike and get pedalling again soon (ish).
Best regards,
Richard.
Well done Mick - gentle exercise is truly one of the 'pillars' of life, without which we would be un-balanced.
I often walk the 2 1/2 miles from where I live on the edge of Bath to the centre (very pleasant walk most of it is too). I am dismayed by often seeing folk roughly 2/3 my age (making them early 20s) with very obvious paunches/flab waiting for the bus that will take them a mile or two into town. They're missing out on such a simple way to feel better and healthier.
Anyroad, I am suitably inspired that I may get myself a bike and get pedalling again soon (ish).
Best regards,
Richard.
Posted on: 12 July 2006 by NaimThatTune
TMP - er, they need clothes with a larger waistband?? <snigger>
Cheers! R.
Cheers! R.
Posted on: 12 July 2006 by Milan
Well done Mick.
Enjoy retirement and the quality of life years of sacrifice at work have earned. I now feel guilty for not getting out on my bike for frequent exercise. A balanced diet also helps. I had a medical recently and learned how poor my diet is in the eye's of a medical professional. Slowly things are changing. I intend to get fitter and healthier before retiring as I also believe it helps with reducing stress.
Garyi we've all been there mate. Getting up that property ladder is a hard climb. Prices are not in proportion to salaries.
Enjoy retirement and the quality of life years of sacrifice at work have earned. I now feel guilty for not getting out on my bike for frequent exercise. A balanced diet also helps. I had a medical recently and learned how poor my diet is in the eye's of a medical professional. Slowly things are changing. I intend to get fitter and healthier before retiring as I also believe it helps with reducing stress.
Garyi we've all been there mate. Getting up that property ladder is a hard climb. Prices are not in proportion to salaries.
Posted on: 12 July 2006 by Peter Stockwell
Mick,
Once upon a time I lived in Wooton Basset, ammazin' innit! I used to cycle to work most days at the windmill business park, about 5 or 6 miles I think it was. If you an cycle around those Swindon area lanes in safety then you'll have some pleasure. I like bikes, but wont risk it around here too much traffic for my tastes.
Enjoy!
Once upon a time I lived in Wooton Basset, ammazin' innit! I used to cycle to work most days at the windmill business park, about 5 or 6 miles I think it was. If you an cycle around those Swindon area lanes in safety then you'll have some pleasure. I like bikes, but wont risk it around here too much traffic for my tastes.
Enjoy!
Posted on: 12 July 2006 by Mick P
Chaps
I have just got in from a 10 mile trip and am in need of recouperation.
A beer in the garden should suffice.
Thanks for all your good wishes.
Regards
Mick
I have just got in from a 10 mile trip and am in need of recouperation.
A beer in the garden should suffice.
Thanks for all your good wishes.
Regards
Mick
Posted on: 12 July 2006 by JonR
Belated good wishes for a happy retirement, Mick.
I have belatedly begun to see the value of exercise and now consider myself fortunate that I live 25 mins walk from the station. It's a good opportunity to get some free exercise whilst travelling to and from work, instead of stagnating on an overheated bus.
Cheers!
I have belatedly begun to see the value of exercise and now consider myself fortunate that I live 25 mins walk from the station. It's a good opportunity to get some free exercise whilst travelling to and from work, instead of stagnating on an overheated bus.
Cheers!