Originally Posted by
Artmo
Congrats on your retirement, Stapfam. Get someone else to do the things you don't like doing, like gardening, and get out more on your bikes and your VW RV (Recreational Vehicle. Nice. Many many years ago, when the boys were in their early teens, we had a RV on a Ford Transit base and enjoyed many weeks and miles in the UK and on the Continent in it). How do you carry your bike on the RV?
Not fully in use yet as lots of work to do on it. Have a bike carrier rack that will fit on the back but a Neighbour is already setting his holiday up for next year for when the TDF passes to the North of France. There is a bit of Rust to get rid off on the bodywork but no rot on the chassis. Interior was dated so a new Rock n Roll bed fitted that converts to a large two seater. Kitchen units stripped out to be rebuilt so that both side doors can be used-(Rare model with doors on both sides) and a Utility battery to be fitted so it can be used at night without draining the main battery. Lots to do on it but it will be ready for next year.
And Gardening- I have just under 1/4 of an acre and want more. Garden keeps getting smaller with the wife's Pool- the Chickens- the increasing Flower beds and the grandchildren. Gardening I love but a Fence is currently being replaced and the bottom hedge needs Cutting down a bit----By about 3ft. Currently 4 major jobs in hand with Cycling getting done inbetween and the campavan being last on the list. Now if I could get someone to decorate the house and Paint the bike shed- I might get more riding in.