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  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    hatbeard wrote:
    dhope wrote:
    Clever Pun wrote:
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    *ahem....

    PMs... Bank details...

    Don't make me collect the money you lot. it'll cost more


    :lol:

    Pfft, you'll have to catch us first, we're not all easy pickings like Ben Swift

    (I've paid my money so I'm speaking on behalf of the others, no need to embarrass me, thank you, thank you, sorry, thank you *backs away, bowing*)

    you do realize he commutes home along the same stretch of road as you right? :lol:

    Having seen the Pun on his Brompton I can confirm he is rather rapid...which is all the more amusing given the size of the pilot relative to the bike.
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  • Clever Pun
    Clever Pun Posts: 6,778
    Bassjunkieuk wrote:
    hatbeard wrote:
    dhope wrote:
    Clever Pun wrote:
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    *ahem....

    PMs... Bank details...

    Don't make me collect the money you lot. it'll cost more


    :lol:

    Pfft, you'll have to catch us first, we're not all easy pickings like Ben Swift

    (I've paid my money so I'm speaking on behalf of the others, no need to embarrass me, thank you, thank you, sorry, thank you *backs away, bowing*)

    you do realize he commutes home along the same stretch of road as you right? :lol:

    Having seen the Pun on his Brompton I can confirm he is rather rapid...which is all the more amusing given the size of the pilot relative to the bike.

    The brompton is getting a run out tomorrow. Watch out embankment :lol:
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  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    @CP - Excellent! Now all we need is LiT + a rather scared looking guy on a tiny motorbike to re-create the first Xmas do ride back to Victoria :-) I assume your getting train back to EC?
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  • Oddjob62
    Oddjob62 Posts: 1,056
    Still no details LiT :(

    Ok I'm starting to get the hint.

    BR - failed
    FB - failed
    Txt - failed (although at least got a reply)

    Next step is to sit in the bushes opposite your house with binoculars... no wait that's the other Olivia i know :twisted:

    If all else fails I'll just have to do it the old fashioned way and hand you a tenner tomorrow.
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Oddjob62 wrote:
    Still no details LiT :(

    Ok I'm starting to get the hint.

    BR - failed
    FB - failed
    Txt - failed (although at least got a reply)

    Next step is to sit in the bushes opposite your house with binoculars... no wait that's the other Olivia i know :twisted:

    If all else fails I'll just have to do it the old fashioned way and hand you a tenner tomorrow.

    I have PM'd them to you!

    EDIT: twice now...
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  • Oddjob62
    Oddjob62 Posts: 1,056
    Yay!!! got it this time.
    And payment sent.
    See y'all tomorrow
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  • Clever Pun
    Clever Pun Posts: 6,778
    Bassjunkieuk wrote:
    @CP - Excellent! Now all we need is LiT + a rather scared looking guy on a tiny motorbike to re-create the first Xmas do ride back to Victoria :-) I assume your getting train back to EC?

    yes indeed.. will be in normal clothes I just wont be able to handle DDD's wandering eyes
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  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    Clever Pun wrote:
    Bassjunkieuk wrote:
    @CP - Excellent! Now all we need is LiT + a rather scared looking guy on a tiny motorbike to re-create the first Xmas do ride back to Victoria :-) I assume your getting train back to EC?

    yes indeed.. will be in normal clothes I just wont be able to handle DDD's wandering eyes

    Excellent, is DDD even joining us this year? You'd think the Morpeth would be an ideal place to stop on his epic commute......
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  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    I might pop along for a pint of Babycham on the way home. Am I right in thinking that shenanigans start at 6.30?
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Asprilla wrote:
    I might pop along for a pint of Babycham on the way home. Am I right in thinking that shenanigans start at 6.30?

    There or thereabouts! I generally try to get there at 6pm, and others probably will too, so 6:30 would be fine.
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  • Clever Pun
    Clever Pun Posts: 6,778
    Bassjunkieuk wrote:
    Clever Pun wrote:
    Bassjunkieuk wrote:
    @CP - Excellent! Now all we need is LiT + a rather scared looking guy on a tiny motorbike to re-create the first Xmas do ride back to Victoria :-) I assume your getting train back to EC?

    yes indeed.. will be in normal clothes I just wont be able to handle DDD's wandering eyes

    Excellent, is DDD even joining us this year? You'd think the Morpeth would be an ideal place to stop on his epic commute on public transport......

    ftfy
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  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    Clever Pun wrote:
    Bassjunkieuk wrote:
    Clever Pun wrote:
    Bassjunkieuk wrote:
    @CP - Excellent! Now all we need is LiT + a rather scared looking guy on a tiny motorbike to re-create the first Xmas do ride back to Victoria :-) I assume your getting train back to EC?

    yes indeed.. will be in normal clothes I just wont be able to handle DDD's wandering eyes

    Excellent, is DDD even joining us this year? You'd think the Morpeth would be an ideal place to stop on his epic commute on public transport......

    ftfy

    That would explain his general silence on the SCR thread.....now he's a dirty PT user he's not welcome ;-)
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    edited December 2010
    OK, notsoblue and flyingbogey now removed from curry list.

    EDIT: flyingbogey now reinstated.

    EDIT: And notsoblue...
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  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    What an idiot I am.
    Chain a bit noisy, while cleaning see bent link. Pop off the bent one, grab a replacement. Ah, where was that replacement. Oh, I don't have one. Can I force the old one back in for a day? Can I bollocks. Can't shorten it, don't have a replacement, Morpeth sans bike tomorrow :evil: :evil:
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  • hatbeard
    hatbeard Posts: 1,087
    dhope wrote:
    What an idiot I am.
    Chain a bit noisy, while cleaning see bent link. Pop off the bent one, grab a replacement. Ah, where was that replacement. Oh, I don't have one. Can I force the old one back in for a day? Can I bollocks. Can't shorten it, don't have a replacement, Morpeth sans bike tomorrow :evil: :evil:

    balls, I was relying on you to guide me back to greenwich... :lol:
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  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Sorted.
    Fixed it with papier mache and some twine, now just have to wait for the chain to fall off after a few shandies when we're halfway back.
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  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    dhope wrote:
    Sorted.
    Fixed it with papier mache and some twine, now just have to wait for the chain to fall off after a few shandies when we're halfway back.

    No sticky back plastic and a Fairy washing up liquid bottle for a Blue Peter-esque fix ;-)
    At least if the chain failed then you'd still have all the parts to make a nice model of Tracey Island :-)
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  • cyclopsbiker
    cyclopsbiker Posts: 516
    hatbeard wrote:
    dhope wrote:
    What an idiot I am.
    Chain a bit noisy, while cleaning see bent link. Pop off the bent one, grab a replacement. Ah, where was that replacement. Oh, I don't have one. Can I force the old one back in for a day? Can I bollocks. Can't shorten it, don't have a replacement, Morpeth sans bike tomorrow :evil: :evil:

    balls, I was relying on you to guide me back to greenwich... :lol:

    DHope - shame, hang your head in shame....

    HB - looks like you might have to rely on me and Zephr to guide you home :lol:
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  • cyclopsbiker
    cyclopsbiker Posts: 516
    dhope wrote:
    Sorted.
    Fixed it with papier mache and some twine, now just have to wait for the chain to fall off after a few shandies when we're halfway back.

    arrrgh, should have read this post too....well done chap...see you avec velo. looks like you might have 3 of us to help you limp home if the twine gives up on you :lol:
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  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    cyclopsbiker wrote:
    dhope wrote:
    Sorted.
    Fixed it with papier mache and some twine, now just have to wait for the chain to fall off after a few shandies when we're halfway back.

    arrrgh, should have read this post too....well done chap...see you avec velo. looks like you might have 3 of us to help you limp home if the twine gives up on you :lol:

    You can form a nice little chain gang :-) IGMC....
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  • Pufftmw
    Pufftmw Posts: 1,941
    This evening happens to be my office party but it doesn't start until 21:00. I will have a chunk of time between work & party, so I will try & pop along & say hello :)
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  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    Pufftmw wrote:
    This evening happens to be my office party but it doesn't start until 21:00. I will have a chunk of time between work & party, so I will try & pop along & say hello :)

    Last night was out office party. There was nearly a riot when the canteen had no bacon at 9.30 this morning.
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  • MonkeyMonster
    MonkeyMonster Posts: 4,629
    Asprilla wrote:
    Last night was out office party. There was nearly a riot when the canteen had no bacon at 9.30 this morning.

    :lol:
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  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    Bit old for a student aren't you Asprilla? :twisted: :wink:
  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    Cafewanda wrote:
    Bit old for a student aren't you Asprilla? :twisted: :wink:

    Screw tuition fees, this is bacon we are talking about; it's serious business and it could impact the rest of my morning.
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  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    Cafewanda wrote:
    Bit old for a student aren't you Asprilla? :twisted: :wink:

    What makes you think students can afford bacon?
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Bassjunkieuk wrote:
    Cafewanda wrote:
    Bit old for a student aren't you Asprilla? :twisted: :wink:

    What makes you think students can afford bacon?

    Bacon what a bloody good idea :wink:
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  • Ian.B
    Ian.B Posts: 732
    Can I join as a late entrant, if anyone can't make it at the last minute I'll reimburse them for their curry, otherwise happy to get bar food?
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Ian.B wrote:
    Can I join as a late entrant, if anyone can't make it at the last minute I'll reimburse them for their curry, otherwise happy to get bar food?

    Of course you're more than welcome.
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  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    itboffin wrote:
    Ian.B wrote:
    Can I join as a late entrant, if anyone can't make it at the last minute I'll reimburse them for their curry, otherwise happy to get bar food?

    Of course you're more than welcome.

    The more the merrier! Although I don't necessarily mean this in the same way that ITB gets merry at each of these meet-ups.....;-)

    BTW ITB, your new avatar makes you look like a bodybuilder :shock:
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