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Thursday, wetter than an otters pocket

lincolndavelincolndave Posts: 9,441
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Morning, dreadful weather rain , wind, feels colder , even the dog wasn’t to keen on going out this morning, having a coffee wondering what to do today.
Be carful out there
Have a good day
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  • tlw1tlw1 Posts: 21,195
    Meh, mud fest in the woods for the hounds walk.

    Work, then a run and watch tv, mmmmm as my Weston cider delivery turns up today I might have some ale
  • orraloonorraloon Posts: 11,389
    Drying up here, and forecasting a glimmer of sunshine, fingers x-ed. Coffee on-boarding then get arris up and out. I foresee a whole day of fruit tree pruning ahead. Do not forget the mp3 player...
  • thistle_thistle_ Posts: 6,896
    'Ning
    Windy here. Think the rain has stopped and it's forecasting sunshine soon.
    Will hopefully get to take the new running shoes for a, umm, spin? later when the weather's nice.
  • elbowlohelbowloh Posts: 7,078
    orraloon said:

    Drying up here, and forecasting a glimmer of sunshine, fingers x-ed. Coffee on-boarding then get arris up and out. I foresee a whole day of fruit tree pruning ahead. Do not forget the mp3 player...

    You mean your phone right? Who uses an MP3 players nowadays? They're at the back of the cupboard alongside the Sony Walkman.
    Felt F1 2014
    Felt Z6 2012
    Red Arthur Caygill steel frame
    Tall....
    www.seewildlife.co.uk
  • orraloonorraloon Posts: 11,389
    😊 I use this old SanDisk ClipSport, had it for years after getting peed off by the frequency of the costly iPods (remember them?) failing. Cost about £20 I think. Robust as. So when working in dusty / muddy / tech unfriendly conditions, let me think.... the little Sandisk which doesn't care or the expensive phone which will? Phone tends to live in the truck
  • sungodsungod Posts: 15,373
    'ning

    think the rain stopped, though roads will be wet still

    ride, cafe and wfh, laze, maybe carry on bubbly

    pondering a progress through a land of sands, dry one but at least it'll be sunny, also one's liver may recover
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • step83step83 Posts: 4,170
    Morning, horrible out heavy rain and strong winds overnight has felled some deadwood so normal dog walk route had some obstacles, some already been cleared by do gooders rest are too large FC will be out later to saw them up no doubt.
    Also a lot colder than yesterday which was certainly not appreciated.

    Anyway, just plunged the coffee so got some slurping to do loudly over teams conference calls, I can claim its not me as theres some light white noise on the VPN so everyone appears to be talking at once.

    We all socially distancing at TLW's later? Cider sampling of course.

    Music player wise I use my Garmin watch though it munches rapidly through the battery. No surprise there really, should really get something with a bit more battery life to it but I'm lazy.
    Titanium Px Spitfire
    Easty commuter
    Tripster AT
  • First.AspectFirst.Aspect Posts: 11,751
    6-8 inches of snow here. Blizzards forecast all day.

    Zwift.
  • tlw1tlw1 Posts: 21,195
    step83 said:


    We all socially distancing at TLW's later? Cider sampling of course.

    Music player wise I use my Garmin watch though it munches rapidly through the battery. No surprise there really, should really get something with a bit more battery life to it but I'm lazy.

    😂 re cider, I suppose the drive is a public footpath.........

    Re: watch music is a killer, mine lasts 80 days in battery saver mode, 60hrs with gps tracking an activity add music it drops to 15hrs!
  • thistle_thistle_ Posts: 6,896
    tlw1 said:

    Re: watch music is a killer, mine lasts 80 days in battery saver mode, 60hrs with gps tracking an activity add music it drops to 15hrs!

    15 hours is adequate for us mortals though.

  • thistle_thistle_ Posts: 6,896
    First.Aspect said:

    6-8 inches of snow here. Blizzards forecast all day.

    Zwift.

    MTB :D
  • step83step83 Posts: 4,170
    tlw1 said:

    step83 said:


    We all socially distancing at TLW's later? Cider sampling of course.

    Music player wise I use my Garmin watch though it munches rapidly through the battery. No surprise there really, should really get something with a bit more battery life to it but I'm lazy.

    😂 re cider, I suppose the drive is a public footpath.........

    Re: watch music is a killer, mine lasts 80 days in battery saver mode, 60hrs with gps tracking an activity add music it drops to 15hrs!
    Lucky to get 5 days out of my Vivoactive, an thats me being inactive!

    An yes long that should work, we could stay in out cars that would help, be warmer than standing around on your driveway.

    An what codswallop is this I'm hearing about snow....
    Titanium Px Spitfire
    Easty commuter
    Tripster AT
  • First.AspectFirst.Aspect Posts: 11,751
    thistle_ said:

    First.Aspect said:

    6-8 inches of snow here. Blizzards forecast all day.

    Zwift.

    MTB :D
    Too deep. Need a fat bike.
  • tlw1tlw1 Posts: 21,195
    thistle_ said:

    tlw1 said:

    Re: watch music is a killer, mine lasts 80 days in battery saver mode, 60hrs with gps tracking an activity add music it drops to 15hrs!

    15 hours is adequate for us mortals though.

    Battery fear will start after 6 hrs though
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,455
    step83 said:


    Music player wise I use my Garmin watch though it munches rapidly through the battery. No surprise there really, should really get something with a bit more battery life to it but I'm lazy.

    Those kilowatt legs of yours could power... a dynamo.

    #jobdidid

    @orraloon : done mine 2 weeks ago :)

    Blowy and dull here. Some sort of precipitation fell last night; I heard it on the window panes but we're getting the odd ray of sunshine through the dull.




    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,277
    Morning All, hic. I seem to have a headache for some reason. I must have been good though as the OH stuck a blanket over me. Evidence in recycling bin. Won't be driving for a while, but then again I'm off till Monday. Currently dry and blue sky and cool here, boy did it come down last night though. Enjoy.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • homers_doublehomers_double Posts: 7,549
    My Garmin Fenix 5X never seems to need charging.

    Northern update, its a bit slushy and some rivers are putting the fear in to low landers.

    Anyway, as this is the most active forum, please recommend me a full sleeve merino (or bamboo) base layer that I can order today for delivery tomorrow. Ride is on Saturday and my bases need refreshing.
    Advocate of disc brakes.
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,455
    @homers_double: https://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-merino-long-sleeve-base-layer-1

    Order before ... you know the rest. Wiggle are pretty quick and there are postage options.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • ballysmateballysmate Posts: 15,903
    It's quite handy living quite close to the Wiggle warehouse.
    I can pretty much guarantee that if I select the option to collect from the local convenience store, I will get it next morning.

    Anyway, bright and sunny here albeit with a white carpet.
    As I am supposed to be away, a trip out for more wine seems to be the order of the day. After all, that is what I would/should have been doing.
  • step83step83 Posts: 4,170
    pinno said:

    step83 said:


    Music player wise I use my Garmin watch though it munches rapidly through the battery. No surprise there really, should really get something with a bit more battery life to it but I'm lazy.

    Those kilowatt legs of yours could power... a dynamo.

    #jobdidid

    @orraloon : done mine 2 weeks ago :)

    Blowy and dull here. Some sort of precipitation fell last night; I heard it on the window panes but we're getting the odd ray of sunshine through the dull.




    probably knocking on 0.6Kw currently, cleared up a little here seems nice got a piano based playlist I made on spotify going.

    Pro tip here, when eating the last of the bag of salted pretzels, don't try tipping them down your neck like you would a bag of crisps, I got a mouthful of mainly salt.
    Titanium Px Spitfire
    Easty commuter
    Tripster AT
  • Ben6899Ben6899 Posts: 9,680
    Morning.

    WFH, feeling better today. Slept better last night and United went top.

    My Friday, cooking tuna steaks for dinner. Got new tyres to fit onto the best bike which probably won't see tarmac until April!
    Ben

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  • WheelspinnerWheelspinner Posts: 6,236
    Walked dog, coffee the finished the DIY shelves project.

    Miscellaneous other faff this afternoon, including dismantling a Zeppelin speaker to fix the blown power supply. Might leave the actual repair to someone else. Fiddly soldering job...

    Open O-1.0 Open One+ BMC TE29 Titus Racer X Ti Seven 622SL Kestrel RT1000 On One Scandal Cervelo RS
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,455
    Ben6899 said:

    Morning.

    ...feeling better today... and United went top.

    One man's joy is another man's misery.

    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • elbowlohelbowloh Posts: 7,078
    Just got through the quarterly risk and assurance meeting I have to run with my new director this morning...all went swimmingly. Big relief to be honest.

    Putting the boy down for his nap as we speak before making some lunch.
    Felt F1 2014
    Felt Z6 2012
    Red Arthur Caygill steel frame
    Tall....
    www.seewildlife.co.uk
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,646
    pinno said:

    Ben6899 said:

    Morning.

    ...feeling better today... and United went top.

    One man's joy is another man's misery.

    It's like the proverbial elephant perched at the top of a tree. Nobody knows how it got there, but everyone knows it will fall off :smile:

    Although we know Ben must be a genuine Man U supporter as he lives in London.

    Afternoon all, no snow down here but lots of wind and rain last night. Not sure if the rain was enough to cause the power cut we've had since breakfast time but they're still working on it so no heating, lights or interweb yet today. They promised me I wouldn't need to go down the shop to buy candles....
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • seanoconnseanoconn Posts: 10,259
    Stevo_666 said:

    pinno said:

    Ben6899 said:

    Morning.

    ...feeling better today... and United went top.

    One man's joy is another man's misery.

    It's like the proverbial elephant perched at the top of a tree. Nobody knows how it got there, but everyone knows it will fall off :smile:

    Although we know Ben must be a genuine Man U supporter as he lives in London.

    Afternoon all, no snow down here but lots of wind and rain last night. Not sure if the rain was enough to cause the power cut we've had since breakfast time but they're still working on it so no heating, lights or interweb yet today. They promised me I wouldn't need to go down the shop to buy candles....
    Why are you Chelsea again? 🧐🤷‍♂️
    Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,646
    seanoconn said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    pinno said:

    Ben6899 said:

    Morning.

    ...feeling better today... and United went top.

    One man's joy is another man's misery.

    It's like the proverbial elephant perched at the top of a tree. Nobody knows how it got there, but everyone knows it will fall off :smile:

    Although we know Ben must be a genuine Man U supporter as he lives in London.

    Afternoon all, no snow down here but lots of wind and rain last night. Not sure if the rain was enough to cause the power cut we've had since breakfast time but they're still working on it so no heating, lights or interweb yet today. They promised me I wouldn't need to go down the shop to buy candles....
    Why are you Chelsea again? 🧐🤷‍♂️
    My name has always been Steve :smile: You must be thinking of someone else that you see on the weekends?
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • seanoconnseanoconn Posts: 10,259
    edited January 2021
    Just dropped my son’s iPad off with the local phone fixer guy, could see ££ flashing in his eyes as I described the problem 😕
    Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי
  • seanoconnseanoconn Posts: 10,259
    @hopkinb come back! You don’t have to move, I promise I won’t knock on your door again 😇
    Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי
  • seanoconnseanoconn Posts: 10,259
    Stevo_666 said:

    seanoconn said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    pinno said:

    Ben6899 said:

    Morning.

    ...feeling better today... and United went top.

    One man's joy is another man's misery.

    It's like the proverbial elephant perched at the top of a tree. Nobody knows how it got there, but everyone knows it will fall off :smile:

    Although we know Ben must be a genuine Man U supporter as he lives in London.

    Afternoon all, no snow down here but lots of wind and rain last night. Not sure if the rain was enough to cause the power cut we've had since breakfast time but they're still working on it so no heating, lights or interweb yet today. They promised me I wouldn't need to go down the shop to buy candles....
    Why are you Chelsea again? 🧐🤷‍♂️
    My name has always been Steve :smile: You must be thinking of someone else that you see on the weekends?
    I wouldn’t admit to such loathsome depravity either.
    Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי
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