wednesday, this time it's serious

sungod

'ning

health check this morning, no food, no espresso, sigh, but afterwards will be another matter

two days in a row without rain, we live in great times

lincolndave

Definitely Sungod, a dry and sunny day yesterday looks like the same today, but the barometer is going back to rain

seanoconn

Little bit of road rage on the commute home yesterday. Some dick revving behind me waiting to enter a roundabout. Some verbals from me, him serving at me and hooting as we're on the roundabout, some more verbals, him storming up the road into traffic. As I filter past some more verbals exchanged and I get off my bike and lean it against the wall (ready for action like) unfortunately he gets out of his car and he's built like a brick Sh!t house. After less verbals from me I pootle off home

Flâneur

sungod wrote:

'ning

health check this morning, no food, no espresso, sigh, but afterwards will be another matter

two days in a row without rain, we live in great times

life has ended eh, anyway stop pretending to be healthy


Going to be one of those days in work, then again i was one of those bad Dates last night.

Left the house to crud, Date didnt have keys (left some in the secret place but she didnt have a phone so never got the text)
Later left the house to get some chocolate, came back an hour later (with a turbo trainer)
Then I overdunked a digestive (chocolate ofc) and it broke landing and splattering across the cream carpet. Date was not happy

Karma is a bitch. Onwards and Downwards

pinno

Flâneur wrote:

sungod wrote:

'ning

health check this morning, no food, no espresso, sigh, but afterwards will be another matter

two days in a row without rain, we live in great times

life has ended eh, anyway stop pretending to be healthy

You mean that this is yet another case of a momentary suspension of reality?

Seano - When I used to cummunt, I came to the conclusion that one day, one of these feckers are just going to run me over. Now in the Big Smoke, I expect there is a huge amount of anonymity, however, back in Naam (Cheltenaam), I didn't have that luxury. I decided the best recourse was if I got cut up or beeped at or pulled out on, I would slap my hand as hard as I could on the roof/side window with no verbal. 9 times out of 10, the driver would stop in horror thinking that they had hit me. On more than one occasion, they got out of the car to look around so their mood turned quickly to shock. When they are out of the car (or as in the case of women drivers) clutching their mouths in a state of disbelief/confusion, I would f*ck off as quick as I could.
A friend of mine (yes, I did have one) did it to me when I was sat in my car. He was aware that this was my preferred method of revenge/defence/I f*cking exist you w@nker and it made me jump - I didn't realise how loud it was.

Back OT:

Weather woman said 'getting warmer and brightening up'. Liar. Might pedal later.

Ciao.

homers_double

Currently sipping a glass of water and looking at three portions of fruit on my desk to balance out yesterdays consumption.

I do like Estrella though...

Ride planned for this evening with the current wife in tow. It'll be listed as a zone 2 on Strava.

verylonglegs

homers double wrote:

Currently sipping a glass of water and looking at three portions of fruit on my desk to balance out yesterdays consumption.

I do like Estrella though...

Ride planned for this evening with the current wife in tow. It'll be listed as a zone 2 on Strava.

Reading this reminds me I put a bottle of Estrella in the freezer lastnight to chill quickly and forgot about it. Better go and clean the frozen beer out of there... :roll:

pinno

Funnily enough, this is 'word of the day' on the Collins English Dictionary site - what an exciting life I lead :roll:

flanerie
Definitions
Collins English Dictionary
noun
aimless strolling or lounging
flânerie - French
(flɑnri)
Definitions
Collins English Dictionary
noun
aimless strolling or lounging; idleness
Word origin
C19: from flâner to stroll, dawdle, ultimately from Old Norse flana to wander about

I never got a thanks for the thread bump BTW. I want a percentage of the sale.

seanoconn

Pinno wrote:

Funnily enough, this is 'word of the day' on the Collins English Dictionary site - what an exciting life I lead :roll:

flanerie
Definitions
Collins English Dictionary
noun
aimless strolling or lounging
flânerie - French
(flɑnri)
Definitions
Collins English Dictionary
noun
aimless strolling or lounging; idleness
Word origin
C19: from flâner to stroll, dawdle, ultimately from Old Norse flana to wander about

I never got a thanks for the thread bump BTW. I want a percentage of the sale.

You're too good for this place Pinno, ungrateful gobshites.

So much work to do but totally knackered. I need an airport and some sun pronto, I might stow away in sungod's luggage.

slowmart

seanoconn wrote:

Little bit of road rage on the commute home yesterday. Some dick revving behind me waiting to enter a roundabout. Some verbals from me, him serving at me and hooting as we're on the roundabout, some more verbals, him storming up the road into traffic. As I filter past some more verbals exchanged and I get off my bike and lean it against the wall (ready for action like) unfortunately he gets out of his car and he's built like a brick Sh!t house. After less verbals from me I pootle off home

Reminds me of a story told by Barry Sheene on breakfast TV to Anne Diamond and Nick Owen who relayed the tale of being cut up on his motorbike by a car driver when Barry take out a iron bar ( as you do :shock: ) from inside his leather jacket and gives the car roof the good news before accelerating off..... Anne Diamond looked horrified and Bazza was as always genial and could see nothing wrong with his actions.

Job hunting, order chasing, bike tinkering, audax prepearing with a recovery ride loosely planned for later this afternoon

Flâneur

Actually, you may not have received enough thanks but you did get one, I'll go find the post and link

viewtopic.php?f=30005&t=13066262 4th post

Worked a treat though, I'll buy you an iron bru or deep fried mars, or just a pint

Matthewfalle

Wednesday? Blimey, it's like deja vu but all over again...

Anyhow, nice ride in, chilled morning, about to go and see dumbkopf driving instructor then chillin' at work time. Bambina has a singing thing tonight so that'll be a couple of hours of my life that I'll never get back.

Wheelspinner

This not working thing has some upsides. Nice sunny winter day. Ride round local park, interrupted by coffee, then later, lunch in lovely sunshine.

Sold a bike this arvo, back to 7. Lovely steel frame, but it was really too small for me, and one less project to fiddle with.

Flaneur, did you sign a pre-pre-nup with the Date? Sounds like you may need it soon...

veronese68

sungod wrote:

two days in a row without rain, we live in great times

Alright for some, I got wet.
Blimey, afternoon all.
Late start as running around ferrying the girl to school, standards of driving were appalling so I was glad to dump the car back home and get on the bike. Of course it started raining moments later, not heavily just that persistent light drizzle. Quite busy here but need some scoff. Had cakes this morning as it was a colleague's birthday. Beer and curry tonight as it's a mate's birthday. Trying to sort out the accommodation for the boy's work experience. Unfortunately it's very close to Silverstone and he has to get there on the evening of the British Grand Prix, traffic could be fun.

pinno

Flâneur wrote:

Actually, you may not have received enough thanks but you did get one, I'll go find the post and link

viewtopic.php?f=30005&t=13066262 4th post

Far too subtle for me.

Flâneur

next time I'll get the balloons n party rings out

Stevo_666

Pinno wrote:

When I used to cummunt, I came to the conclusion that one day, one of these feckers are just going to run me over. Now in the Big Smoke, I expect there is a huge amount of anonymity, however, back in Naam (Cheltenaam), I didn't have that luxury.

True, but you'd be surprised how little it happens to me. I reckon its down to drivers being so used to loads of bikes on the road and the relative bike/car speeds being on average **** all different.

Afternoon all, not a lot of fun dealing with storms in teacups, but this evening will be better as I'm off on a 'BREXIT' boat cruise that starts and finishes right near the Houses of Parliament. Here's the blurb, should be fun :

"BREXIT Boat Party!

We are all now very well versed in the policy decisions that may arise if we Brexit from the EU. Come to the *************** party as we celebrate on the eve of the vote by taking a cruise along the River Thames on Wednesday June 22nd.

You’re invited to come on board the stunning **************** to enjoy a barbeque supper, a selection of British and Continental beverages and the ever-changing London cityscape as we travel upriver from Westminster Pier to Chelsea, downriver towards Tower Bridge taking in the magnificent sights along the way before returning to Westminster to disembark.

For the football fans amongst you, the Captain will give score updates for Euro 2016 games over the tannoy during our journey. If it’s a typical British Summer, there is plenty of room below deck with great views of the river so we will set sail regardless of the weather.

For those of you who wish for an early Brexit we will be stopping at Tower Pier at 19:45. For those who wish to Bremain on the boat we will continue along the river and disembark at Westminster Pier.

We look forward to seeing you on-board."


The names have been blanked to avoid the usual gatecrashers

tlw1

Working locally meant a nice ride in, probably not riding home as the wife will pick me up on the way to my old chaps for his birthday

Already disappointed him as I can't go to Goodwood for a full hospitality w.end with him

Been out for lunch with the wife to look at bathrooms, she's spotted a replacement bath for our old roll top one, looks the same bar the rough enamel and costs too much - she won't win this one

pinno

Stevo 666 wrote:

Pinno wrote:

When...luxury.

True...The names have been blanked to avoid the usual gatecrashers

Don't you mean: "The names have been blanked to avoid Seano and VN chucking stones at the boat"?

pinno

CRC - 40% off Nukeproof wheels.

veronese68

TLW1 wrote:

Already disappointed him as I can't go to Goodwood for a full hospitality w.end with him

I'd offer to go in your place but unfortunately have prior arrangements I can't get out of. I do like Goodwood.

Stevo_666

Pinno wrote:

Stevo 666 wrote:

Pinno wrote:

When...luxury.

True...The names have been blanked to avoid the usual gatecrashers

Don't you mean: "The names have been blanked to avoid Seano and VN chucking stones at the boat"?

Yep, pretty much that.

I'd prefer it if they tried to board us though, we're ready:
http://www.somalicruises.com/

veronese68

Forgot to say, saw a funny road rage incident last night on the way to my folks place. There was a cyclist wobbling about in the middle of the road, chap in the car behind gave a little warning toot and the cyclist got quite agitated. This carried on for a while, eventually the cyclist stopped looking like he was busting for a fight. The guy in the car got out to ask what the problem was, quite a small meek looking chap, and the cyclist turned tail and fled. Very odd.

seanoconn

Accused of cowardice by an Italian. I've reached rock bottom.

seanoconn

Pinno wrote:

Stevo 666 wrote:

Pinno wrote:

When...luxury.

True...The names have been blanked to avoid the usual gatecrashers

Don't you mean: "The names have been blanked to avoid Seano and VN chucking stones at the boat"?

Vote stay to keep my Missus in the country! I don't fancy forking out a grand for citizenship.

tlw1

seanoconn wrote:

Pinno wrote:

Stevo 666 wrote:

Pinno wrote:

When...luxury.

True...The names have been blanked to avoid the usual gatecrashers

Don't you mean: "The names have been blanked to avoid Seano and VN chucking stones at the boat"?

Vote stay to keep my Missus in the country! I don't fancy forking out a grand for citizenship.

It will be a while before she gets deported - you might be looking for an excuse by then......

pinno

Pinno 1 - F*ckwit 0

F*ckwit is walking dog. Dog sh1ts on grass. F*ckwit walks on disregarding the sh1t. I put passenger window down and tell f*ckwit "You will clear that pile of dig sh1t up won't you". F*ckwit says "Am gaan te the showp te get some baaags". I drive to shop. I get a carton of juice. F*ckwit arrives at shop and asks me to "look oot fer the dug whilst am in the showp" !! F*ckwit leaves with dog trailing. I park in a better location to watch f*ckwit. F*ckwit looks over his shoulder and the body language tells me ha has clocked me watching him. F*ckwit picks up dog shit.

sungod

long day, at one point being annoyed by people of at least five different nations

plus at healthcheck a stern talking to from the doctor, all ok except my pancreas needs a rest or i'm gonna end up mainlining insulin the rest of my life, really do need to cut down on the biccies and the wine, sigh

pinno

sungod wrote:

long day, at one point being annoyed by people of at least five different nations

plus at healthcheck a stern talking to from the doctor, all ok except my pancreas needs a rest or i'm gonna end up mainlining insulin the rest of my life, really do need to cut down on the biccies and the wine, sigh

Just do more pedalling and remember to take plenty of Haribo, flapjacks, cake and Lucozade with you.

veronese68

sungod wrote:

plus at healthcheck a stern talking to from the doctor, all ok except my pancreas needs a rest or i'm gonna end up mainlining insulin the rest of my life, really do need to cut down on the biccies and the wine, sigh

Is this just an excuse for another holiday?

sungod

as if i need an excuse!