On the riding- since I retired I have got into a Cost and fitness regime. If I can fit it in a Knapsack or in my pockets- I will do my "Local" shopping by bike. Will have to get the Beater bike set up with a rack so I can carry more.

No actual rides this week but so far I have done 80 miles on "Shopping" trips. Need screws so down to the hardware shop- needed some hasps and clamps so up to a Farmers- Sundry store to buy them- and many small trips into town for small shops. Only problem is carrying the lock and that is why I say Knapsack. Have a Krooklock and they are bulky but secure.

And this week--Finished the new run and coop for the "New" chickens- Scrubbed the decking round the pool and proofed it- Put the finishing touches to the fence I put up a couple of weeks ago and rehung the gate- And looked at the bike shed to strip it out in preparation for new shelving.

How did I find time for work before I retired?