sunday first things first. get the champagne (w s churchill, 1931)

sungod

'ning

espresso, 100k-ish ride, though it seems i'll need to find a way through the triathlope cordon thrown around bits of london

wonder what cake shall i have along the way, last week's was pineapple upside down cake, but it was a bit disappointing

meanredspider

Trying to chill. Incredibly busy week. Miss MRS back in hospital being treated for the early signs of CMV (cytomegalovirus) as a precaution. Two-week treatment. We did manage to get to Silverstone briefly yesterday where she met up with her university friends from the Formula Student team - something she's been hoping to do since she was diagnosed. Something of a triumph.

pinno

Another day, another day with toots.
Dunno wtf the weather is doing. I have an increasingly bigger pile of laundry which needs to be done before the off on Tuesday. Meh.

Laters.

Stevo_666

Slowish start this morning due to being bloody tired and now getting some bits n pieces ready for Wales. Travel today, uplift tomorrow followed by the frozen North on Tuesday. Jist as well I don't mind driving.

sungod

cold ride, much of it spent wishing i'd put on arm/knee warmers

morning cake was the mini tart with fresh fruit on it, sharpness offset the sweet bit, will have this one again, ended the ride with a veggie samosa and chilli sauce

lot of flowers at scene of last week's murder, hope the scum that did it get nailed

currently trying to warm up, heating on, july, meh

Wheelspinner

All the best MRS, hope that goes well.

Another awesomely fabulous winter day here... but wasted. More DIY shenanigans. Second garage is now almost complete, just some trim to cut and fit tomorrow and its done. Yay!

Lots to get organised tomorrow. Third glass of shiraz this evening means it may be a slow start, but WGAF?

joncomelately

Afternoon all. Work from work today, sitting looking at glorious sunshine and contemplating my ham and cheese sandwich. At least there's home made cookies and flapjack to keep it interesting. But maybe not as nice as fruit tart, given it was half made by the tiny terrors.

Also considering tomorrow; the expected in laws visit to help fix the garage door today hasn't materialised due to them being stuck in the local hospital A+E with Nan-in-law who's fallen down some stairs. Fortunately she's OK, but it does mean tomorrow will now be too busy with priming, hanging and climbing frame building to allow a tootle. No shiraz this evening for me so hopefully it'll be a sprightly start.

team47b

sungod wrote:

last week's was pineapple upside down cake, but it was a bit disappointing

Why, was it the right way up?

Cement rendering stuff this afty, like icing a cake really, although I have no real idea about cake or icing

joncomelately

team47b wrote:

although I have no real idea about cake or icing

I'm always keen to learn more about cake. Preferably with chocolate and nuts.

hopkinb

Flat 120k on my new tyres. Just the one puncture. Still nice tyres though. Road surfaces are shyte. Tyres roll well, give confidence and grip. Not too bad to get on and off my rims either. Only coffee at the cafe for me, watched ride mates have massive slabs of cake.

Lying around moaning about my legs Is the order of the afternoon.

pinno

Joncomelately wrote:

team47b wrote:

although I have no real idea about cake or icing

I'm always keen to learn more about cake. Preferably with chocolate and nuts.

Germany. That's the place for cakes. They really know how to make cakes with nuts and fruit and all sorts in Germany.

joncomelately

Pinno wrote:

They really know how to make cakes with nuts and fruit and all sorts in Germany.

And sausages and beer. Don't really need much more in life.

pinno

Joncomelately wrote:

Pinno wrote:

They really know how to make cakes with nuts and fruit and all sorts in Germany.

And sausages and beer. Don't really need much more in life.

A food and beer festival in a German brothel?

joncomelately

Pinno wrote:

A food and beer festival in a German brothel?

I think it would depend a little on the mistress, otherwise you might find yourself in all sorts of bother.

tlw1

Weather is hot and the beer is cold, love France

ballysmate

Pinno wrote:

Another day, another day with toots.
Dunno wtf the weather is doing. I have an increasingly bigger pile of laundry which needs to be done before the off on Tuesday. Meh.

Laters.

pinno

She's got hair!

Evening Bally.

ballysmate

And teeth.

Hey up Pinno!

pinno

Oh come on, I only have 7 missing teef.

ballysmate

That's what give you that winsome smile.

pinno

Thanks darling.

What you been up to?

ballysmate

Long uneventful Sunday. No bike was involved.
Presently idling away my time guzzling more Lamb's rum tan my missus thinks prudent, judging by her disapproving glances.
Hey ho. Life in the fast lane.

ballysmate

Pinno, I assume your stroll along the Tweed won't be with a salmon rod if you have the toots in tow?

pinno

No such luck. Never have caught a Salmon but then i've only ever been fishing for Salmon once.

IIf you fancy 4 days of peace, hop on the coach. Oh, there might be a bit of laundry to do but it will be cheap. Walking distance to Lidl.

Stevo_666

Where you off on holiday Pinno?

pinno

The Borders.

ballysmate

I don't think he means El Paso

pinno

I'll take my telescope. Then I can keep an eye on the English.

sungod

this made me think of the tom sharpe book, the throwback