Off Topic » Humbug

For balance, this thread is for those who prefer a bag of humbugs rather than any of this Christmas bollocks. 5 days off in a row, back in for 2 days and then another 4 days off is the only benefit, but I would prefer some bank holidays in September and October when the weather in Southern Europe is quite clement and it does not get dark at 4pm.

I haven't bothered with cards this year and presents have been bought for just immediate family, all from https://www.goodgifts.org/

I am spending the next 5 days at home and as it is going to be relatively warm & dry, riding my bikes.

Today I slept until 1130am, ate brunch and eventually took the XR out for a run. I exercised some restraint by not redlining in any gear above 3rd.

Whilst I will be alone for much of this period I choose to be this way. I could travel to other parts of the country to be with family but I certainly don't "have a good time" just get drunk and sleep in an uncomfortable bed. My son lives some distance away and is doing the family contact thing with his girlfriend's family (it's not Christmas as they are not Christians) but we have arranged to get together in a few weeks.

Some people are alone at this time of year through no choice of their own. If you are reading this and feel lonely or down then post below or send me a message. It might help. If you live anywhere near Cheltenham and fancy riding your bike on Xmas day when the roads are almost empty then get in touch. I've had some great rides on Xmas day which I started when travelling back to Wales to visit my mother when she was in a care home from 2010. She passed away in 2013 but I have kept up the tradition as it beats getting bloated on 12,000 calories.

Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #3

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Have you considered having a Government Shutdown to celebrate the holidays?

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Zitat von Ray B im Beitrag #7

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Wessie - Thanks for the company. Looking forward to my annual ride tomorrow.

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RS didn't go out today - took the XR for a lap of the Cotswolds. As ever, a bus load of SE Asian tourists were visiting Bibury. Rural roads alarmingly busy, really quiet in town.

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Weather more like March.

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and for the third day running, I have been out for a spin. RS this time. A different route as had an errand to run, but came home along the A435 Cirencester to Cheltenham road, again.

Hit the same top speed as on the XR yesterday but seemed to take an age to get there...