Life starts at 50....?
@dutchrider.bsky.social
A year (ish) of daily pictures & notes of life at 50ish, starting September 2025
Day 107
Different street, same issue.
Another canister recycled.
Different street, same issue.
Another canister recycled.
December 30, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Day 107
Different street, same issue.
Another canister recycled.
Different street, same issue.
Another canister recycled.
Day 106
Resuming DIY - painting piep boxing & hallway cupboard
Little litter pick to keep 'our' area tidy - recycled rubbish where possible
Resuming DIY - painting piep boxing & hallway cupboard
Little litter pick to keep 'our' area tidy - recycled rubbish where possible
December 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Day 106
Resuming DIY - painting piep boxing & hallway cupboard
Little litter pick to keep 'our' area tidy - recycled rubbish where possible
Resuming DIY - painting piep boxing & hallway cupboard
Little litter pick to keep 'our' area tidy - recycled rubbish where possible
Day 105
New novelty house slippers for the winter 😁
New novelty house slippers for the winter 😁
December 28, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Day 105
New novelty house slippers for the winter 😁
New novelty house slippers for the winter 😁
Day 103 & 104
Xmas day & boxing day = family time
Xmas day & boxing day = family time
December 28, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Day 103 & 104
Xmas day & boxing day = family time
Xmas day & boxing day = family time
Day 102
Watching work disappear in the rear view mirror - no alarm for 8 days!
Watching work disappear in the rear view mirror - no alarm for 8 days!
December 24, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Day 102
Watching work disappear in the rear view mirror - no alarm for 8 days!
Watching work disappear in the rear view mirror - no alarm for 8 days!
Day 101
2 days till Xmas, but normal work continues
2 days till Xmas, but normal work continues
December 23, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Day 101
2 days till Xmas, but normal work continues
2 days till Xmas, but normal work continues
Day 100
Back to work, pacing myself
Jog through Wanstead to capture the tree, skipped GG session though, head not yet ready
Back to work, pacing myself
Jog through Wanstead to capture the tree, skipped GG session though, head not yet ready
December 23, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Day 100
Back to work, pacing myself
Jog through Wanstead to capture the tree, skipped GG session though, head not yet ready
Back to work, pacing myself
Jog through Wanstead to capture the tree, skipped GG session though, head not yet ready
Day 99
Chilly start of the day - frost on the hill
Pretty decent day, been outside!
Chilly start of the day - frost on the hill
Pretty decent day, been outside!
December 20, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Day 99
Chilly start of the day - frost on the hill
Pretty decent day, been outside!
Chilly start of the day - frost on the hill
Pretty decent day, been outside!
Day 98
Some improvement, but flu still got the upper hand.
Some improvement, but flu still got the upper hand.
December 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Day 98
Some improvement, but flu still got the upper hand.
Some improvement, but flu still got the upper hand.
Day 97
Complete write-off
Complete write-off
December 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Day 97
Complete write-off
Complete write-off
Day 96
Jetlag without the time difference, it seems.... think that explains this weird picture in my gallery
Jetlag without the time difference, it seems.... think that explains this weird picture in my gallery
December 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Day 96
Jetlag without the time difference, it seems.... think that explains this weird picture in my gallery
Jetlag without the time difference, it seems.... think that explains this weird picture in my gallery
Day 95
Traveling home.
View wasn't too bad, at least seen some sun today!
Traveling home.
View wasn't too bad, at least seen some sun today!
December 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Day 95
Traveling home.
View wasn't too bad, at least seen some sun today!
Traveling home.
View wasn't too bad, at least seen some sun today!
Day 94
Day of relaxation, besides few seconds on the balcony not been outside!
Day of relaxation, besides few seconds on the balcony not been outside!
December 14, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Day 94
Day of relaxation, besides few seconds on the balcony not been outside!
Day of relaxation, besides few seconds on the balcony not been outside!
Shout out to my friend Dan and his Mrs Sam for once again organising the Bancroft RFC family to support the Magpie Project
December 13, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Shout out to my friend Dan and his Mrs Sam for once again organising the Bancroft RFC family to support the Magpie Project
Day 93
Strolling round town, pub.... pretty good for a Saturday 😁
Strolling round town, pub.... pretty good for a Saturday 😁
December 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Day 93
Strolling round town, pub.... pretty good for a Saturday 😁
Strolling round town, pub.... pretty good for a Saturday 😁
Day 92
A day of traveling & playing chess - think I might be loosing this one
A day of traveling & playing chess - think I might be loosing this one
December 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Day 92
A day of traveling & playing chess - think I might be loosing this one
A day of traveling & playing chess - think I might be loosing this one
Day 91
Lovely view over the river Lee towards Stratford on the morning commute
Lovely view over the river Lee towards Stratford on the morning commute
December 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Day 91
Lovely view over the river Lee towards Stratford on the morning commute
Lovely view over the river Lee towards Stratford on the morning commute
Day 90
Pretty productive day
Cleaning out the fridge kind of dinner
Pretty productive day
Cleaning out the fridge kind of dinner
December 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Day 90
Pretty productive day
Cleaning out the fridge kind of dinner
Pretty productive day
Cleaning out the fridge kind of dinner
Day 89
Getting closer to the 40mph speed limit...
Getting closer to the 40mph speed limit...
December 9, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Day 89
Getting closer to the 40mph speed limit...
Getting closer to the 40mph speed limit...
Day 88
Doorstop is starting to get there
Think someone lost a few cones or something
Doorstop is starting to get there
Think someone lost a few cones or something
December 9, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Day 88
Doorstop is starting to get there
Think someone lost a few cones or something
Doorstop is starting to get there
Think someone lost a few cones or something
Day 87
Drizzly morning supporting L at Dusk to Dawn, the Sikh-in-the-city day of winter running.
Doorstep part one, to test how the black looks vs old faded grayish- sofar so good
Drizzly morning supporting L at Dusk to Dawn, the Sikh-in-the-city day of winter running.
Doorstep part one, to test how the black looks vs old faded grayish- sofar so good
December 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Day 87
Drizzly morning supporting L at Dusk to Dawn, the Sikh-in-the-city day of winter running.
Doorstep part one, to test how the black looks vs old faded grayish- sofar so good
Drizzly morning supporting L at Dusk to Dawn, the Sikh-in-the-city day of winter running.
Doorstep part one, to test how the black looks vs old faded grayish- sofar so good
Day 86
Timekeeping at Parkrun in the morning
DIY in afternoon
Must be a Saturday
Timekeeping at Parkrun in the morning
DIY in afternoon
Must be a Saturday
December 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Day 86
Timekeeping at Parkrun in the morning
DIY in afternoon
Must be a Saturday
Timekeeping at Parkrun in the morning
DIY in afternoon
Must be a Saturday
Day 85
Crispy morning, smoke standing out in the air
Crispy morning, smoke standing out in the air
December 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Day 85
Crispy morning, smoke standing out in the air
Crispy morning, smoke standing out in the air
Day 84
Highlight of the day, dropping off some bikes at a charity, 2 of the office based crew helping out
Highlight of the day, dropping off some bikes at a charity, 2 of the office based crew helping out
December 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Day 84
Highlight of the day, dropping off some bikes at a charity, 2 of the office based crew helping out
Highlight of the day, dropping off some bikes at a charity, 2 of the office based crew helping out