Tuesday 2 of 5
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I thought I'd treat myself to some marinated anchovies for a little snack
Why!? F@cking inedible! 
Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי0 -
2 out of 3 for me, I may have mentioned this before. Definitely shirking, but HD's keys won't find themselves you know. I don't need to try marinated anchovies to know they are inedible.
Fun wobble in to work, bit fresh with a low sun and frisky deer. Woke up some chap in a car as he swung round out of a line of traffic to do a 3 point turn. My head appearing at his open window yelling "look!" certainly made him jump and his eyes opened quite wide. He wasn't awake enough to respond before I'd continued on my merry way. Then passed a colleague which surprised him somewhat, pointed out that it's much quicker on 2 wheels.
Now avoiding work as is traditional, customers keep interrupting though. Very irritating.0 -
Here's some help V68,
You'd be getting warmer...Advocate of disc brakes.0 -
Hmm, will I be able to get bolt croppers in my carry on bag?0
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All those bikes appear to have slopey-forward saddles.
Low quality trolling from Flaneur re: water bottles.0 -
I can assure you that my spirit level is fully functional and accurate.
I also used it to level my saddle.Advocate of disc brakes.0 -
Ok, a bit out of my depth here but I offered to sort out a friend's Sturmey Archer 7 speed hub, I mean how difficult can it be, if some people on this forum reckon they can build a W16 Veyron it should be a piece of pith for me
Even to remove the back wheel you have to remove the gear cable, the gear cable adjuster bracket, the brake cable(hub brake) the brake adjuster, the p bracket that keep the wheel in place the two hub nuts ( no QR here!) the two washers, the two locking washers, the chain, then the wheel is free!
The cog was weaving in and out like a dog's elbow the cones are buried and so everything has to come off the drive side to get to them, at this point the other side drops off revealing the internal hub brake mechanism, something I really didn't need to see
Normal cone adjustment.
Then it got difficult the flats on the axle have to be at the top the brake and wheel support have to be horizontal and the gear cable end on the other side has to exit the hub at 5 o'clock, trying to get all these happening at the same time was a challenge.
Then put it all back together, put the wheel in, then take the wheel out again as I left the gear bracket dangling under the bike and this has to go on before you finish fitting the wheel. Sliding the wheel out causes the whole assembly to swing round and loosen the cog :shock:
All back together, only the pedals won't rotate when changing up or down past number 5. Set the gear wheels and adjuster as normal SA procedure.
Then the worst bit...
...I had to test ride a Pashley folding bicycle complete with basket :oops:my isetta is a 300cc bike0 -
All those bikes appear to have slopey-forward saddles.
Low quality trolling from Flaneur re: water bottles.
This place doesn't need high quality bait. Why do more than you have too0 -
All those bikes appear to have slopey-forward saddles.
Low quality trolling from Flaneur re: water bottles.
This place doesn't need high quality bait. Why do more than you have too
Mmmmmm, do you employ this tactical decision in your acquisition of physical engagement? Low threshold?:shock:
Challenging clients, annoying staff, pre breakfast zone 2 ride in the dark but watched the sunrise this morning. Looking at HD's pictures and wishing I was there. Looking at fluoride's nature and pleased I'm not him as he sounds he goes for pie eaters outside a chippy.
Looking at booking some winter sun, probably Tenerife or that cycling Mecca they call Majorca in March. Probably the 21st as its the first day of Spring but I'll research the climate before deciding.
Later fellow wafflers, slackers and underachievers.“Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to cycle and he will realize fishing is stupid and boring”
Desmond Tutu0 -
cold and windy cycle in today, now i don't have so much fat i'm definitely notice the cold more. Ah hwell, can always wear more clothes but can't take fat off so i guess i'm winning!www.conjunctivitis.com - a site for sore eyes0
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Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי0 -
Ok, a bit...basket :oops:
Af'noon water carriers and other domestique's.
Hmm... Been there before with the back pedalling lever thingy but without the Sturmey Archer bit.
The god's are conniving to keep you occupied. Time to attempt sorting the Bent Big Bang theory once and for all and prove them all wrong. perhaps the owner of said 7 speed SA should be the new No.1 tester.
Bit lost on the water bottle malarkey but the grey matter will process it eventually.
Chewsday delivered a level of mangling to which I am unlikely to recover soon.
Laters.seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
I base all my life decisions on what charlie sheen would do, that's why they invariably involve coke and hookerswww.conjunctivitis.com - a site for sore eyes0 -
When's your next party CB? Shall I bring beer? Will your sister come?seanoconn - gruagach craic!0
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When's your next party CB? Shall I bring beer? Will your sister come?
not with you
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Seano's colouring in has improved I see.
or he hired Arran0 -
Evening Skiver and Strivers (?),
Long day on the corporate hamster wheel but out for a night of debauchery in London town. Looking forward to the weekend already as I have a triple bill music gig at the 100 Club on Saturday. Rock on..."I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
When's your next party CB? Shall I bring beer? Will your sister come?
not with you
Not even if she sat on my face?seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
In other news, South West Scotland is on flood alert following forecasts that Pinnos' nuts are due to explode at any minute.When's your next party CB? Shall I bring beer? Will your sister come?
not with you
Not even if she sat on my face?"I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
Evening Skiver and Strivers (?),
Long day on the corporate hamster wheel but out for a night of debauchery in London town. Looking forward to the weekend already as I have a triple bill music gig at the 100 Club on Saturday. Rock on...
bet that last line would make stropteen cringe0 -
True, she hasn't got a clue who The Pistols, The Clash or The Ramones are. So I can let her off.Evening Skiver and Strivers (?),
Long day on the corporate hamster wheel but out for a night of debauchery in London town. Looking forward to the weekend already as I have a triple bill music gig at the 100 Club on Saturday. Rock on...
bet that last line would make stropteen cringe"I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
Isn't it your job to ensure she appreciates good music?
Today's testing events have been an a&e trip with rugrat1 aka the actor. 4hrs one x-Ray and my hard line of man up was rendicated0 -
Isn't it your job to ensure she appreciates good music?
Today's testing events have been an a&e trip with rugrat1 aka the actor. 4hrs one x-Ray and my hard line of man up was rendicated
Fill us in.seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
My boy likes all of the above, the girl not so much. But she could sing all the words to Peaches at the age of 5.
True, she hasn't got a clue who The Pistols, The Clash or The Ramones are. So I can let her off.Evening Skiver and Strivers (?),
Long day on the corporate hamster wheel but out for a night of debauchery in London town. Looking forward to the weekend already as I have a triple bill music gig at the 100 Club on Saturday. Rock on...
bet that last line would make stropteen cringe
Much as I'd love to go to the gig, I'd rather go to Lake Como.0 -
Given up on that already.Isn't it your job to ensure she appreciates good music?"I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
Goodnight Mod, goodnight bean counter basher.seanoconn - gruagach craic!0
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I know they're only tribute bands but if they are any good it will be a top night of music.
My boy likes all of the above, the girl not so much. But she could sing all the words to Peaches at the age of 5.
True, she hasn't got a clue who The Pistols, The Clash or The Ramones are. So I can let her off.Evening Skiver and Strivers (?),
Long day on the corporate hamster wheel but out for a night of debauchery in London town. Looking forward to the weekend already as I have a triple bill music gig at the 100 Club on Saturday. Rock on...
bet that last line would make stropteen cringe
Much as I'd love to go to the gig, I'd rather go to Lake Como.
Field report to follow next week."I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
G'night P-Dubya.Goodnight Mod, goodnight bean counter basher."I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
I'm sure it will be a great night. I've seen some great tribute bands when I haven't been expecting it. Believe it or not in a hotel bar on the outskirts of Solihull. Mind you they were nights that involved drinking until dawn so I'm not an entirely reliable witness.I know they're only tribute bands but if they are any good it will be a top night of music.
Field report to follow next week.0
