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  • bg13
    bg13 Posts: 4,598
    Morning ferkers,

    A day of outdoor based menial tasks today for this ferker, grass cutting, pig feeding, fetching stone from our large rubble pile for the contractors working on our renovation! Busy times.

    Beer and bbq later

    Toodles
    Loving life in rural SW France

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  • tlw1
    tlw1 Posts: 22,156
    Yeah Wednesday

    Slower start as I'm working locally, so I get a reasonable pedal

    Later is some school thing for the eldests new school - can't wait
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,817
    Happy International Towel Day chaps. Not much going on here, quite busy this morning unfortunately. Hopefully it will get quieter now. Bunking off shortly before 3 to take the girl to physio.
    Onwards and upwards...
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    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,417
    Finally got the summer holiday booked after much wife based prevarication. Norfolk here we come - whoopee.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • thekickingmule
    thekickingmule Posts: 7,957
    Thursday

    Morning Losers!

    Work is boring at the moment. I still need to do retard minions appraisal, however that would mean I have to talk to him on a 1-2-1 basis, and that honestly fills me with dread.

    Today is payday, however I don't really have much money sadly. Whoopee.

    Anywho, roll on 4pm!

    Laters!
    It takes as much courage to have tried and failed as it does to have tried and succeeded.
    Join us on UK-MTB we won't bite, but bring cake!
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  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,817
    Morning all,
    Traditional mild Thursday hangover is in evidence, pleasant wobble in to work in the sunshine has been had. Now drinking tea with a couple of choc chip cookies. Unfortunately I've just been told that the clear desk policy they've been talking about is now being implemented. This is most definitely not good.
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • thekickingmule
    thekickingmule Posts: 7,957
    Veronese68 wrote:
    Unfortunately I've just been told that the clear desk policy they've been talking about is now being implemented. This is most definitely not good.
    I laugh at this policy. If they want it tidy, they can tidy it.
    It takes as much courage to have tried and failed as it does to have tried and succeeded.
    Join us on UK-MTB we won't bite, but bring cake!
    Blender Cube AMS Pro
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,817
    thekickingmule wrote:
    Veronese68 wrote:
    Unfortunately I've just been told that the clear desk policy they've been talking about is now being implemented. This is most definitely not good.
    I laugh at this policy. If they want it tidy, they can tidy it.
    I decided if they can't see my desk they won't know if it's clear. :twisted:
    Kinesis Pro6
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    Cotic Solaris
  • bg13
    bg13 Posts: 4,598
    Morning desk tidy rebels!

    Grey in the vienne, had a few drinkies last night so not feeling on top form here either.

    Got more rubble to move today so an early night is definitely on the cards.

    Toodles
    Loving life in rural SW France

    Orange 5 Pro
    Ribble Audax
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  • tlw1
    tlw1 Posts: 22,156
    Think I've caught bad aids again, which is poo as l'm in meetings a couple of hrs away from home today :(
  • oodboo
    oodboo Posts: 2,171
    Morning bumberclats,
    It's my Friday and I've got next week off. You'd think I'd be happy enough but my boss has managed to p1ss me right off already. Obviously with moral low my work rate will be lower than usual.
    Laters
    I love horses, best of all the animals. I love horses, they're my friends.

    Strava
  • chrisdouglas
    chrisdouglas Posts: 114
    A measly 2 hours and 20 minutes left for my Thursday and I'm off till Tuesday, visiting family in Scotland over the weekend, only 45 minutes from Glentress...ruined by my wife who wouldn't allow me to take the bike :evil:
    2013 Kona HeiHei - 29 Life

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  • tlw1
    tlw1 Posts: 22,156
    chrisdouglas wrote:
    A measly 2 hours and 20 minutes left for my Thursday and I'm off till Tuesday, visiting family in Scotland over the weekend, only 45 minutes from Glentress...ruined by my wife who wouldn't allow me to take the bike :evil:

    Hire one then
  • chrisdouglas
    chrisdouglas Posts: 114
    I wouldn't wish alone time with my mother on my worst enemy. Nevermind the wife and kids haha
    2013 Kona HeiHei - 29 Life

    http://www.lakesrider.weebly.com
  • step83
    step83 Posts: 4,170
    Afternoon, Spent most of the morning fishing around under desks checking network ports, no port checker though so had to use an STP phone which made things tedious. Still found 90% of the ports are inactive so job done so to speak. Dawned on me the other day I have Tour of Cambridge in two weeks so some form of training prep is in order so Ill be be out munching miles this evening.
    Did pick up some new wider rims for the MTB earlier should be fun to build up.
    Titanium Px Spitfire
    Easty commuter
    Tripster AT
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,817
    Step83 wrote:
    Did pick up some new wider rims for the MTB earlier should be fun to build up.
    What did you get? Thinking about building up some new wheels for my 29er.
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • step83
    step83 Posts: 4,170
    Went with some Mavic En423's came in at about £50 for the pair as Superstar have 25% off everything so would be silly not to take advantage of it.
    Now just need to decide what I'm doing hub wise.
    Titanium Px Spitfire
    Easty commuter
    Tripster AT
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,817
    Might have a look later. I went with Novatec 771/772 as I recall, interchangeable end caps so I can swap between QR and bolt through and use the wheels on either the Cotic or the CX. Been running an older version on the CX for a few years now with no problems. Good for the price, I think some of the Superstar hubs are rebranded Novatecs.
    Kinesis Pro6
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    Cotic Solaris
  • step83
    step83 Posts: 4,170
    They sound that way I was after some caps for my superstar ones found out they were Novatec 881/2S's same principle pop out the caps. Was surprised how simple the job actually was, like yours had no complaints been running them for a few years bit of lube in the bearings an been fine. Trying to resist buying Hope ones
    Titanium Px Spitfire
    Easty commuter
    Tripster AT
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,417
    Just got back from Dads taxi work ferryimg Stropteen and her mates to Brixton Academy. Wonderful place to be hanging around on an evening...

    At least tomorrow is Friday.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • thekickingmule
    thekickingmule Posts: 7,957
    It's Friday!!!

    Morning Losers!

    TFI Friday! This week has dragged so much. It's got boring at work, there's nothing much to do, our budget is slowly running out, nobody will tell us what will happen once our boss has retired at the beginning of August and there's no chance of a payrise.

    Last night I went out with a friend, walking the dog, and after 3 hours, my legs are aching like mad. Was nice though. Today, I will get through work, go to Bury, then back to Huddersfield for the weekend.

    Laters!
    It takes as much courage to have tried and failed as it does to have tried and succeeded.
    Join us on UK-MTB we won't bite, but bring cake!
    Blender Cube AMS Pro
  • tlw1
    tlw1 Posts: 22,156
    Yeah Friday

    Starting to feel better which is good, got a delivery date of next week for my new car which is great :)

    Later is pub
  • bg13
    bg13 Posts: 4,598
    Hola fruit loops,

    French strike is causing fuel shortages, this is not good as i need diesel for my tractor! Not worried about the car!

    Got parents and nephew flying in on sunday, gite is booked as well so panick cleaning and stuff until all arrive.

    Enjoy your fryday pig meats.

    Toodles
    Loving life in rural SW France

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    Ribble Audax
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  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,817
    No Fryday pig meats for me. :-( Unless I can persuade the others to bring something back for me. The upside is it's POETS day for me and I'm clearing off at 3 and it's a long weekend. Probably be busy this morning though as we are short staffed in the office, boss gave 2 people the day off then decided to take the day himself as well. Clear desk policy was attempted yesterday, I cleared the desk with cakes on it and felt a bit sick at the end of it. Unfortunately this means there are no cakes today. But I have just been made another cup of tea and I have biscuits so I shouldn't die of starvation before I leave.
    Kinesis Pro6
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    Cotic Solaris
  • step83
    step83 Posts: 4,170
    Morning all, Pedalled in for the hell of it I took the full susser meaning many short cuts taken. which is always nice. Also donning some shorts which feels weird in the office especially when a load of people are still in suits, but meh.
    Bunged a banana in the pack which at the time was a dubious decision. More so now as its all squishy so looks like I have a smoothie to enjoy later! mmmm!
    Titanium Px Spitfire
    Easty commuter
    Tripster AT
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,417
    Evening yards,

    Absolute c*** of a day. At least we beat the convicts at footy tonight. Now dossing with a large glass of Absolut !
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • tlw1
    tlw1 Posts: 22,156
    Saturday

    And still don't feel 100% :(

    The wife picked up some more bikes from storage, so I'm taking the kids mountain biking this morning :)

    Then a few jobs and then into town for a night out
  • thekickingmule
    thekickingmule Posts: 7,957
    Morning Losers!

    I got to bed far later than I planned last night. We went to the pub, and had a good laugh, but sadly I was driving back to da Hudd, so didn't get back until gone midnight.
    I'm up early as I'm waiting for a couple of Amazon packages to arrive. I hate not knowing what time they'll come though, any time from now (8am) until about 9pm. I've been asked to come to someones house between 3 and 6 (giggity) but I don't know if I can. Damn you Amazon! *Shakes fist*

    Laters!
    It takes as much courage to have tried and failed as it does to have tried and succeeded.
    Join us on UK-MTB we won't bite, but bring cake!
    Blender Cube AMS Pro
  • oodboo
    oodboo Posts: 2,171
    Morning,
    Whiskey fuelled ride last night was good, got to bed far too late (nearly 1am) but that didn't matter too much as the missus had kept son #1 up a bit later so that he'd sleep in. However, as usual, 5am comes and son #1 is wide awake. So I maybe got 4 hours sleep last night and now I'm ready to take on the world. Can I just have a nap first though?
    Laters
    I love horses, best of all the animals. I love horses, they're my friends.

    Strava
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,417
    Afternoon pond life :)

    Just chilling in the garden with the hound while wifey and Stropteen are out shopping in Bromley. Got a bit of fetting and some bits n pieces done. There's 2 lots of footy on later as well. Not too bad overall.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]

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