I read a lot (sometimes in the pub), walk quite a bit (often to the pub) and take the kids out (you guessed it). Along with a full time job, daily chores, part time study for a PhD and cycling that doesn't leave much time.
'Happiness serves hardly any other purpose than to make unhappiness possible' Marcel Proust.
I keep snakes. So far me and the gf have seven - a corn snake, a royal python (the pretty one, my favourite, three brazilian rainbow boas and two boa constrictors. All babies at the moment, none of them more than three feet or so long.
We also have an iguana, just for variety.
Aside from that I od a bit of fund raising for charity, read a lot (mainly pulp sci-fi), go to the gym and tinker with computers. Many of these activities are accompanied by loud music.
FCN 6 in the week on the shiny new single speed.
FCN 3 at the weekend - struggling to do it justice!
Jesus unscarred, I'd censored myself if I ever came to your house!!
Haha, a lot of people say something similar!
Honestly, unless you've got a bona fide phobia, you'd probably be fine. It's the idea that freaks most people out. Even my grandma was OK holding them when she visited!
The rainbows are great cos they're mostly happy to just pretend your hand is a tree and then sit there doing nothing much.
FCN 6 in the week on the shiny new single speed.
FCN 3 at the weekend - struggling to do it justice!
Poke them, make them do something...... pets are supposed to be entertaining
If interesting is what you want then one of the boa constrictors are your best bet - they can be a little bit nippy, especially around feeding day. Very inquisitive, always exploring, usually looking for something to try and eat, and they can strike faster than you eye can follow!
Or maybe the corn, he's just constatly trying to escape. He's come close a few times too...
FCN 6 in the week on the shiny new single speed.
FCN 3 at the weekend - struggling to do it justice!
Started up again last year after 11 year layoff aged 37. Had a great year nearly made it back to Experts.
Started this year with a 3rd, 2nd and rupured ACL in race 3! New kit, new bike, new boots, helmet, goggle etc! Hoping to get back on it again in April next year.
Enjoying cycling a lot now as I can't do much else, but really staring to miss it. Even going to meetings and watching my mates race can be really tough!
Started up again last year after 11 year layoff aged 37. Had a great year nearly made it back to Experts.
Started this year with a 3rd, 2nd and rupured ACL in race 3! New kit, new bike, new boots, helmet, goggle etc! Hoping to get back on it again in April next year.
Enjoying cycling a lot now as I can't do much else, but really staring to miss it. Even going to meetings and watching my mates race can be really tough!
I haven't really done much this year - couple of twinshock events and that's it. Will be at Farleigh in Sept for the classic MXdN. Building a new (old) bike at the moment and hoping it will be ready in time....
I use to play pool a lot ( almost every day of the week ) but have not for years ( played for London ) but now got back to Karate and now also teach as well as train myself.
When not cooing over road bikes I'm a systems administrator of Linux and 'big iron' Unix servers and data storage systems, I'm also an advocade of open source software and open technology standards.
Outside of the heavy geekdom I'm a veteran connoisseur of death/extreme metal, grindcore, D&B and experimental electronic music.
I climb (rock), surf (badly) and kayak/canoe. I also do yoga. I also spend an inordinately long time in my bath reading magazines. Which is where I am heading now .
Work. Extra work. Reading books on strategic management.
Stalk forums.
Listen to classical music and immerse myself in "culture" so that I can contribute to conversations between ridiculously posh people.
"I hold it true, what'er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost;
Than never to have loved at all."
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Front engine, rear wheel drive, 600kg, 270bhp, 0-60mph in sub 4seconds ........ it is
Fuel consumption isn't great though !!!
Faith is the denial of observation so that Belief can be preserved
I don't think mpg comes into it with that sort of car
Ours has 286bhp but weighs not far off 1700kgs - oh well!
We also have an iguana, just for variety.
Aside from that I od a bit of fund raising for charity, read a lot (mainly pulp sci-fi), go to the gym and tinker with computers. Many of these activities are accompanied by loud music.
FCN 3 at the weekend - struggling to do it justice!
Here she is
Faith is the denial of observation so that Belief can be preserved
Haha, a lot of people say something similar!
Honestly, unless you've got a bona fide phobia, you'd probably be fine. It's the idea that freaks most people out. Even my grandma was OK holding them when she visited!
The rainbows are great cos they're mostly happy to just pretend your hand is a tree and then sit there doing nothing much.
FCN 3 at the weekend - struggling to do it justice!
Poke them, make them do something...... pets are supposed to be entertaining
Faith is the denial of observation so that Belief can be preserved
cheers mate, it works for me
Faith is the denial of observation so that Belief can be preserved
I like my photography, and just getting into motorbikes (road variety). Been playing around on my MX bike for a while though 8)
Sick to the power of rad
Fix it 'till it's broke
If interesting is what you want then one of the boa constrictors are your best bet - they can be a little bit nippy, especially around feeding day. Very inquisitive, always exploring, usually looking for something to try and eat, and they can strike faster than you eye can follow!
Or maybe the corn, he's just constatly trying to escape. He's come close a few times too...
FCN 3 at the weekend - struggling to do it justice!
obsession with tatts and piercings
dress in strange goth clothes
worship satan
watch cricket......all true by the way
Also like camping, walks, mountains, skiing etc...not forgetting beer, PC and TV!
I'm only hear as I ruptured my ACL doing similar but on more modern bikes!
2009 Specialized Rockhopper
2009 Quintana Roo Seduza
looks like AMCA..??
Started up again last year after 11 year layoff aged 37. Had a great year nearly made it back to Experts.
Started this year with a 3rd, 2nd and rupured ACL in race 3! New kit, new bike, new boots, helmet, goggle etc! Hoping to get back on it again in April next year.
Enjoying cycling a lot now as I can't do much else, but really staring to miss it. Even going to meetings and watching my mates race can be really tough!
2009 Specialized Rockhopper
2009 Quintana Roo Seduza
I haven't really done much this year - couple of twinshock events and that's it. Will be at Farleigh in Sept for the classic MXdN. Building a new (old) bike at the moment and hoping it will be ready in time....
Are you the same Dave M that posts on adtrip..?
2009 Specialized Rockhopper
2009 Quintana Roo Seduza
Also work for myself.
Outside of the heavy geekdom I'm a veteran connoisseur of death/extreme metal, grindcore, D&B and experimental electronic music.
I annoy and irritate people on internet forums ( although I do not limit myself to the internet) :twisted:
Then read MY BLOG @ http://www.pebennett.com
Twittering @spen_666
Utter rubbish!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/3336802663/
Me too! Here's my custom bass, esoteric rack and prototype custom cab:
And here's a prettier production cab:
And my band: http://www.myspace.com/thereluctantmusic
(I also write most of the songs and sing lead though I've decided to stop doing the latter asap...)
Alex
I annoy and irritate people on internet forums ( although I do not limit myself to the internet) :twisted:
Then read MY BLOG @ http://www.pebennett.com
Twittering @spen_666
I climb (rock), surf (badly) and kayak/canoe. I also do yoga. I also spend an inordinately long time in my bath reading magazines. Which is where I am heading now
Stalk forums.
Listen to classical music and immerse myself in "culture" so that I can contribute to conversations between ridiculously posh people.
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost;
Than never to have loved at all."
Alfred Tennyson
guitar/synth/recording/reading/sex for the indoors (mostly!)
partying for all places.