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  • GiantMike
    GiantMike Posts: 3,139
    Frank the tank wrote:
    ... you've had the sniff of a new bird on the forum....

    I'm working on the theory it's a bloke on a dress until I see pics to the contrary. Seems a bit dubious that an apparent woman is able to use a computer. Unless it's Mumsnet getting revenge.

    Mark my words, where there's wimmin there's trouble. However, a bloke in a dress is an entirely different type of trouble.
  • GiantMike
    GiantMike Posts: 3,139
    Observe the similarity of this pic...

    man_dress.jpg

    ...to Pinkteapot's avatar.

    Just sayin'
  • cornerblock
    cornerblock Posts: 3,228
    Looking good Mike, look...ing good!

    I too am intrigued by the reaction to having the word 'pink' in a username has had on all of us.

    PinkCornerblock? Mmmm has a certain ring to it.
  • GiantMike
    GiantMike Posts: 3,139
    Cornerblock wrote:
    Looking good Mike, look...ing good!

    Thanks. Previously worn by Pat from Eastenders.
    Cornerblock wrote:
    I too am intrigued by the reaction to having the word 'pink' in a username has had on all of us.

    GiantPink. That just sounds dirty.
  • cornerblock
    cornerblock Posts: 3,228
    GiantMike wrote:
    GiantPink. That just sounds dirty.

    :lol:
  • pinkteapot
    pinkteapot Posts: 367
    For those who question my gender... Just polished off a large Dominos all by myself. Just to mess with your heads even more.
  • Frank the tank
    Frank the tank Posts: 6,553
    pinkteapot wrote:
    For those who question my gender... Just polished off a large Dominos all by myself. Just to mess with your heads even more.
    So you're a fat bird then. :wink:
    Tail end Charlie

    The above post may contain traces of sarcasm or/and bullsh*t.
  • cornerblock
    cornerblock Posts: 3,228
    Frank the tank wrote:
    pinkteapot wrote:
    For those who question my gender... Just polished off a large Dominos all by myself. Just to mess with your heads even more.
    So you're a fat bird then. :wink:

    Short and stout probably.
  • pinkteapot
    pinkteapot Posts: 367
    Do you know what? I almost posted a picture then. Didn't care when you lot thought I was a bloke but felt the need to prove I wasn't fat. :D
  • seanoconn
    seanoconn Posts: 11,665
    pinkteapot wrote:
    Do you know what? I almost posted a picture then. Didn't care when you lot thought I was a bloke but felt the need to prove I wasn't fat. :D
    Damn, it nearly worked :lol:

    A couple of pics and you would rule this forum, we're mostly a sad bunch.
    Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי
  • GiantMike
    GiantMike Posts: 3,139
    Cornerblock wrote:
    Frank the tank wrote:
    pinkteapot wrote:
    For those who question my gender... Just polished off a large Dominos all by myself. Just to mess with your heads even more.
    So you're a fat bird then. :wink:

    Short and stout probably.

    Chapeau, sir.
  • nweststeyn
    nweststeyn Posts: 1,574
    pinkteapot wrote:
    Woohoo! With the Hebrides we're staying on the Uists (small group of islands, so we're not on the main larger islands). Have found that the Uists have a bike shop (just the one) which also does cycle hire. So I won't have to go for a fortnight without biking. :D

    You're going to love it. If you're ever feeling lazy, get dropped off with the bike on Eriskay, then ride all the way up from Eriskay onto South Uist, Benbecula, Grimsay and North Uist... If you want to complete the chain, pop up to Berneray and get picked up. It's very likely that a strong wind will be blowing from south to north, and the road is pretty much a straight line in that exact direction. I had one of the best days on the bike ever doing just that, flying up the road with minimal effort.

    Oh, and on a sunny day, riding across the causeways is spectacular and humbling!
  • nweststeyn
    nweststeyn Posts: 1,574
    ^^ Of course, if you're going the other way the wind is a killer! There's no getting away from it out there.

    If you fancy treating yourself, book yourself a table at the Langass Lodge on North Uist. Enjoy some very, very fine food and a nice selection of whiskeys.

    And if you're an adventurer then go up to the top of North Uist and cross the sandflats at low tide to Vallay and have a scout around the deserted mansion house!

    I love those islands! (P.S. Don't call them 'The Uists' to any locals)(P.P.S. You're generally okay doing stuff on Sundays but if you go on up to Lewis & Harris then you have to be careful as they still very much observe the sabbath).
  • pinkteapot
    pinkteapot Posts: 367
    Thanks again, sounds fab! I love the long days in Scotland in June. Might have to go for a midnight ride. :D

    Bike ride. :p

    What do the locals call the islands?
  • nweststeyn
    nweststeyn Posts: 1,574
    Just call each island by it's name, that's the safest. It's the same up in Orkney, people get affy upset if you call them 'The Orkneys'.
  • -spider-
    -spider- Posts: 2,548
    nweststeyn wrote:
    pinkteapot wrote:
    Oh, and on a sunny day, riding across the causeways is spectacular and humbling!

    +1 Amazing. It is also awe inspiring in bad weather (and if it is too bad don't go any further!)
    -Spider-
  • pinkteapot
    pinkteapot Posts: 367
    Bumping to say a generic thank you to all on the forums - charity ride is on Sunday and I'm feeling sort of prepared. :D

    And, go on then, here's some pictures of me:
    http://www.justgiving.com/60milesfor60years

    There's one of me on my bike in the gallery (scroll down a bit). I know exactly what the first comment about my bike will be. :P
  • seanoconn
    seanoconn Posts: 11,665
    pinkteapot wrote:
    Bumping to say a generic thank you to all on the forums - charity ride is on Sunday and I'm feeling sort of prepared. :D

    And, go on then, here's some pictures of me:
    http://www.justgiving.com/60milesfor60years

    There's one of me on my bike in the gallery (scroll down a bit). I know exactly what the first comment about my bike will be. :P

    smiley-love051.gif
    Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי
  • jrduquemin
    jrduquemin Posts: 791
    pinkteapot wrote:
    Your brain's blah blah women's waffle filter went into overdrive. You didn't clock the fact I'm an Essex girl who wields a bow and arrow. :D

    Just one arrow? I normally shoot with a dozen, just in case....
    2010 Lynskey R230
    2013 Yeti SB66
  • pinkteapot
    pinkteapot Posts: 367
    Well I generally shoot one at a time.... :wink:
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,302
    No-one has mentioned a roof rack. I am sure they make roof racks that can fit a Mondeo.

    Do you go to the chariot racing in the ancient Roman town that is Colchester ?
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • nweststeyn
    nweststeyn Posts: 1,574
    Whats going on here?
  • seanoconn
    seanoconn Posts: 11,665
    nweststeyn wrote:
    Whats going on here?
    That would be an eucuminical matter
    Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי
  • nweststeyn
    nweststeyn Posts: 1,574
    Welllll... good luck teapot with the ride! Then you can countdown to Uist.
  • islwyn
    islwyn Posts: 650
    How did the ride go yesterday?
  • pinkteapot
    pinkteapot Posts: 367
    FAB!!

    Just over four hours riding time. 4.5 hours total incl. stops. 14.9mph average - gutted to just miss 15mph. Still, it was my longest ever ride and my fastest ever average! Previous best 14.6mph on my 45 mile training ride.

    So much easier cycling with other people. Not just the physical aspect of hiding from the wind (I'm too scared to get too close to people!) but mentally. I thought I'd been going as fast as I could in training but I shocked myself yesterday and realised it's my brain that's been holding me back. Hard to keep the mental focus and motivation when you're out by yourself for four hours.

    Was overtaken by lots of club cyclists but I'm dead chuffed with my speed considering I'm on a hybrid. :D

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