I hate London
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el_presidente wrote:Vancouver is such a cool place!
I will be happy to conduct a seminar on any of these topics on request.0 -
GEPC wrote:I know that London isn't for everyone but I for one still love it. Every day that I cycle along the Albert Embankment and see the Houses of Parliament with the sun on it, and every day I cycle over Waterloo bridge and take in what I consider to bethe best view in London I feel lucky to be living in a great city and even more lucky to have started cycling after years on the tube.
To me the key to enjoying cycling in London is to have a tolerant attitude. I am not a RLJ'er myself but if someone else does thats their business and if they get hit by a car they didn't see coming that will be their problem too. I think most drivers mean us no ill so don't get pissed off with them. They are just trying to get somewhere as well.
Part of the fun if riding in London is the fact that its a bit of an obstacle course at busy times of the day. If you want empty roads either move to the country or just cycle at night when you can sail around at twice the speed you do in the day.
Maybe one day I will have had enough - but not yet....
whatever drugs you're on I want some
No but seriously (kind of, well as close as I ever get), London appals/outrages and delights me in equal parts. Some days I soak up the views and think how lucky I am to live in one of the most historic cities in the world. Other days I hate everyone, every vehicle and every pothole.
Having said that, after 15 years in this city I think I am now ready for my next step, just gotta decide where!Roadie FCN: 3
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I have cycled in Vancouver! There are some hills there, oh yes. But Stanley Park is wonderful to circumnavigate as a tourist on a bike.0
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biondino wrote:I have cycled in Vancouver! There are some hills there, oh yes. But Stanley Park is wonderful to circumnavigate as a tourist on a bike.
I don't know how recently you've been there, but about half the trees were blown down in about 2006. I couldn't believe how different it was.
Believe it or not, despite it being one way and 2 lanes, I've still been "beeped" out of the way there. C0cks are international, it seems.
... or were you on the sea wall enjoying the roller bladers?0 -
I was there in 1995! That sucks. Ah well, circle of life.0
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biondino wrote:I was there in 1995! That sucks. Ah well, circle of life.0
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Littigator wrote:GEPC wrote:I know that London isn't for everyone but I for one still love it. Every day that I cycle along the Albert Embankment and see the Houses of Parliament with the sun on it, and every day I cycle over Waterloo bridge and take in what I consider to bethe best view in London I feel lucky to be living in a great city and even more lucky to have started cycling after years on the tube.
To me the key to enjoying cycling in London is to have a tolerant attitude. I am not a RLJ'er myself but if someone else does thats their business and if they get hit by a car they didn't see coming that will be their problem too. I think most drivers mean us no ill so don't get pissed off with them. They are just trying to get somewhere as well.
Part of the fun if riding in London is the fact that its a bit of an obstacle course at busy times of the day. If you want empty roads either move to the country or just cycle at night when you can sail around at twice the speed you do in the day.
Maybe one day I will have had enough - but not yet....
whatever drugs you're on I want some
No but seriously (kind of, well as close as I ever get), London appals/outrages and delights me in equal parts. Some days I soak up the views and think how lucky I am to live in one of the most historic cities in the world. Other days I hate everyone, every vehicle and every pothole.
Having said that, after 15 years in this city I think I am now ready for my next step, just gotta decide where!
Fair enough. I have been here 10 years and maybe another 5 and I will be ready to go. I don't see myself being here all my life, but while I am, I figure might as well enjoy it.
As for the drugs - not on a school night!0