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Minging Tuesday

oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,320
edited November 2020 in The bottom bracket
Morning late risers. Wet wet wet. Being lazy today as off shift.
Too many bikes according to Mrs O.

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  • tlw1tlw1 Posts: 21,229
    Dry but cold, got a hoodie on and working by the aga to defrost after this mornings walk and run.

    Work stuff, haircut then pub
  • lincolndavelincolndave Posts: 9,441
    Morning, minging here , rain ,cold at least the wind has dropped, not sure if it’s a day to go outdoors on the bike , so it will be the trainer again.
    Have a good day
  • thistle_thistle_ Posts: 6,896
    Morning
    Glorious here. Had a lie in though.
    Might go for an outside pedal if it stays like this.
  • Cold but damp up here, got the bratz tonight so might get an hour on the turbo if time permits.
    Advocate of disc brakes.
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,771
    Glad I was a bit late leaving the house on the bike as the downpour just finished as I got out the front door. Got caught in Central London though.

    Work, coffee, quick trip to the dentist, scoff large amounts of food followed by more work and maybe a spot of online shopping. Plus cider later :)
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • step83step83 Posts: 4,170
    Morning from the distant lands of Heck, I had planned a trip to the Norse Colonies but Boris pout pay to that.
    Not been on much what have I missed? SG found a stray colony of Pineapples to save over winter?
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,771
    step83 said:

    Morning from the distant lands of Heck, I had planned a trip to the Norse Colonies but Boris pout pay to that.
    Not been on much what have I missed? SG found a stray colony of Pineapples to save over winter?

    The pineapples have been self-isolating. But Seano has reappeared after a long absence, he just missed us too much.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,696
    Where is SG?

    Hullo Step!

    Trying to find a large magnet to slow my meter down. Seems to be the way.

    Tomorrow will be sealing UPVC up a big ladder seen as the forecast is good which means no pedalling which means indoor pedalling (again) today instead. I'm bored just thinking about it.

    In other news, got my online tax return in on the 31st. Wahey. Hate that process.
    Now listing ALL expenses on a ss. F*ck 'em.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • Warm day, and a little breezy but still pretty pleasant. Less so was the prescribed task list for the day which involved raking and shovelling gravel out of an old pathway to be re-used elsewhere.

    Swapped handlebar over on a bike for one with a bit more sweep/rise, but no time to give it a test ride. Washed car which was absolutely filthy, and that now guarantees rain in the next couple of days.

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  • Pleasant ride in the dark for an early start to work, dry with a light breeze. Came home on wet roads it having rained while at work. Gonna have a cuppa, then I’ll have to work out if I need to shop or maybe even have a ride cos the sun is out, I do hope it stays out.
    Tis still cooool though
    Not sure if the pub is a good idea later, don't want covid, maybe just tomorrow eh!
  • Eurgh!!
    CB and OH drank all the different half finished bottles of gin last night to make room for the new bottles that were residing all over the kitchen work surfaces, taking up cooking space.

    This was afer spending far too long in the pub prior to these shenanigans. How I got up for work on less than 3 hours sleep is anybodies guess, but sometimes these things just have to be done.

    Having a quiet day WFH, (lazing in bed) :lol: before going out and doing it all over again later, although the gin is unlikely to take a battering as OH is working tomorrow night.

    We'll see......
  • seanoconnseanoconn Posts: 10,322
    Bought a vegan sausage roll this morning, filled with planet saving optimism😃 But as the first revolting mouthful was spat into the bin I realised we’re all [email protected]

    Afternoon all. Mundane mundane followed by tedious monotony.

    Might have a little tinker with the wife’s favourite oil painting later. It’s been bugging me for two years. Little touch up here and there, I’m sure I could do a better job as I almost passed GCSE art. Just have to sneak it out of the room without her noticing.
    Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי
  • ballysmateballysmate Posts: 15,903
    seanoconn said:

    Bought a vegan sausage roll this morning, filled with planet saving optimism😃 But as the first revolting mouthful was spat into the bin I realised we’re all [email protected]

    Afternoon all. Mundane mundane followed by tedious monotony.

    Might have a little tinker with the wife’s favourite oil painting later. It’s been bugging me for two years. Little touch up here and there, I’m sure I could do a better job as I almost passed GCSE art. Just have to sneak it out of the room without her noticing.

    I believe Cargobiike is looking for a painter. Get yer 'arris round there sharpish.
  • elbowlohelbowloh Posts: 7,078
    seanoconn said:

    Bought a vegan sausage roll this morning, filled with planet saving optimism😃 But as the first revolting mouthful was spat into the bin I realised we’re all [email protected]

    Afternoon all. Mundane mundane followed by tedious monotony.

    Might have a little tinker with the wife’s favourite oil painting later. It’s been bugging me for two years. Little touch up here and there, I’m sure I could do a better job as I almost passed GCSE art. Just have to sneak it out of the room without her noticing.

    From where?

    Some of them are really pretty good. The "meat" in sausage rolls from some of the cheaper places isn't particularly pleasant either.
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  • ballysmateballysmate Posts: 15,903
    A abomination.
    Nobody ever tried to produce a cauliflower flavoured cut of beef.
  • veronese68veronese68 Posts: 26,135 Lives Here
    Afternoon folks,
    Another busy day of wfh home and trying not to smite idiots. Not that I can do smiting, that would be cool.
    Just been for a run which was rubbish, not sure why. Ankle had been playing up so I avoided running for a couple of weeks, it hasn't got any easier. Riding a bike still uncomfortable but I can manage short distances. Need to keep spanking the monkey to get strength back in my wrist. I got told off by a nurse for doing that once, I asked if it was because it causes blindness. She said no just because I'm trying to examine you.
    Gregg's vegan sausage rolls taste a lot like the normal ones, I think that says more about the meat content of the normal ones than anything else.
    Round to the old dear's tonight as I've booked a slot at the tip for tomorrow morning assuming they will have to shut after that.
    Good to see Step back, what's happened to SG? Has he gone into hibernation until spring?
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,771


    Gregg's vegan sausage rolls taste a lot like the normal ones, I think that says more about the meat content of the normal ones than anything else.
    Round to the old dear's tonight as I've booked a slot at the tip for tomorrow morning assuming they will have to shut after that.
    Good to see Step back, what's happened to SG? Has he gone into hibernation until spring?

    I did an experiment late last year to see and had one of each from Gregg's. The meaty one was better but the vegan one wasn't too bad. Definitely didn't save the planet though as I drove there :smile:
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • thistle_thistle_ Posts: 6,896

    Need to keep spanking the monkey to get strength back in my wrist. I got told off by a nurse for doing that once, I asked if it was because it causes blindness. She said no just because I'm trying to examine you.

    Badum...tish

    Gregg's vegan sausage rolls taste a lot like the normal ones, I think that says more about the meat content of the normal ones than anything else.

    I agree. A proper sausage roll from a local bakery usually tastes miles better than both.

    Good to see Step back, what's happened to SG? Has he gone into hibernation until spring?

    He said something about stimulating the economy in Mayfair the other day.

  • sungodsungod Posts: 15,410
    (even)'ning

    yep, pre-lockdown jaunt to drain grosvenor house of bubbly and watch mrs s acquire handbags

    in the streets a sense of the end of la belle époque, restaurants full up, the last hurrah
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • step83step83 Posts: 4,170
    pinno said:

    Where is SG?

    Hullo Step!

    Trying to find a large magnet to slow my meter down. Seems to be the way.

    Tomorrow will be sealing UPVC up a big ladder seen as the forecast is good which means no pedalling which means indoor pedalling (again) today instead. I'm bored just thinking about it.

    In other news, got my online tax return in on the 31st. Wahey. Hate that process.
    Now listing ALL expenses on a ss. F*ck 'em.

    Morning, an listing expenses on an SS? Surely you scanned each one as you got it to save hassle later down the line like no one else does!?
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