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sungodsungod Posts: 15,376
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'ning

forecast soggy again

jab-ennui persists, cafe stroll, see if what wasn't delivered the last umpteen times makes it today, laze, keep following lily b's advice

i drink champagne when i'm happy and when i'm sad. sometimes i drink it when i'm alone. when i have company i consider it obligatory. i trifle with it if i'm not hungry and drink it when i am. otherwise, i never touch it -- unless i'm thirsty
my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
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  • tlw1tlw1 Posts: 21,201
    Shoot sleep which is perfect when you are driving hundreds of miles 🙄
  • thistle_thistle_ Posts: 6,896
    tlw1 said:

    Shoot sleep which is perfect when you are driving hundreds of miles 🙄

    Must have been the excitement at the thought of coming home :smiley:

    Soggy here too. Going for a quick walk this morning then hide in a cafe.
    Forecast looks good for later, wonder if we'll get aurora tonight.
  • orraloonorraloon Posts: 11,392
    Early (for me) trying to get brain let alone body awake, and failing so far.

    Text received saying delivery of replacement large household appliance arriving between 0741 and 1141, depending blah blah. 0741 on a Saturday morning! Heathens.

    More 100% pure Colombian perlease.
  • MattFalleMattFalle Posts: 11,644
    Ciao

    last 1/2 day of hols - #pants

    bubbly consumed, about to go in hot tub, then finish packing, shower, head out to lunch, airport....

    expected arrival time at home: 10:15 tonight....
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • WheelspinnerWheelspinner Posts: 6,239
    Finally the rain stopped, and a nice afternoon. Did some shed tidying in prep for new tools arriving Monday, general faffing about enjoying a day off taxi duty.

    Opinions please: stickers off these wheels? Thinking I’ll leave the “Roval” one but peel the other off. Or should both go? Excuse the filthy bar tape.


    Open O-1.0 Open One+ BMC TE29 Titus Racer X Ti Seven 622SL Kestrel RT1000 On One Scandal Cervelo RS
  • orraloonorraloon Posts: 11,392
    Never mind the stickers. I'm intrigued by the cages. Is this a result of coming from a land down under?

    And there's today's tune stuck in the head
  • WheelspinnerWheelspinner Posts: 6,239
    orraloon said:

    Never mind the stickers. I'm intrigued by the cages. Is this a result of coming from a land down under?

    And there's today's tune stuck in the head

    I can’t stand that song any more. Plus there’s a bit of tragedy associated with it these days.

    Cages are these:

    https://ravx.com/product/gamma-x/

    Open O-1.0 Open One+ BMC TE29 Titus Racer X Ti Seven 622SL Kestrel RT1000 On One Scandal Cervelo RS
  • MattFalleMattFalle Posts: 11,644
    Wheelspinner said:

    Finally the rain stopped, and a nice afternoon. Did some shed tidying in prep for new tools arriving Monday, general faffing about enjoying a day off taxi duty.

    Opinions please: stickers off these wheels? Thinking I’ll leave the “Roval” one but peel the other off. Or should both go? Excuse the filthy bar tape.


    tbh i think they are alright but you should send the bike to me anyway to double check
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • MattFalleMattFalle Posts: 11,644
    Wheelspinner said:

    orraloon said:

    Never mind the stickers. I'm intrigued by the cages. Is this a result of coming from a land down under?

    And there's today's tune stuck in the head

    I can’t stand that song any more. Plus there’s a bit of tragedy associated with it these days.

    Cages are these:

    https://ravx.com/product/gamma-x/

    those cages rock. neeeeeeeed some.
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • orraloonorraloon Posts: 11,392
    Do you never lose a bottle out the (lack of) bottom? Specific bottle / bidon (toot away Carlton) sizes?
  • sungodsungod Posts: 15,376
    Wheelspinner said:

    Finally the rain stopped, and a nice afternoon. Did some shed tidying in prep for new tools arriving Monday, general faffing about enjoying a day off taxi duty.

    Opinions please: stickers off these wheels? Thinking I’ll leave the “Roval” one but peel the other off. Or should both go? Excuse the filthy bar tape.


    think they're ok, adds a smidge of colour

    are those red speedplays? since wahoo bought speedplay things have gone very drab, i've bought a couple of pre-wahoo black ones to cannibalise for the metal inserts to keep my reds ones going
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • WheelspinnerWheelspinner Posts: 6,239
    They are a fairly tight fit for Camelbak Podium bottles, and a couple Elite ones. Never lost a bottle but not really done that many miles with these on a frame.
    Open O-1.0 Open One+ BMC TE29 Titus Racer X Ti Seven 622SL Kestrel RT1000 On One Scandal Cervelo RS
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,474
    edited October 2021
    What is that WS - Titanium w carbon forks?
    Leave the stickers. On or off; it's neither here nor there.

    Bright stuff this morning. Will assist the toots and the OH out of the door and then go pedalling and tour the damage through marshes and around missing bridges and deep deep puddles.

    #squeakybb
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,277
    Morning Local parkrun has been swum today followed by breakfast and several coffee's.
    Waiting for joiner to finish fitting last 2 doors and then chilling. Tip run postponed due to wet stuff.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,474
    I hope that ^ is in tin foil.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • orraloonorraloon Posts: 11,392
    Up early, for me, on a Saturday coz of delivery due from 0741. 2.5 hours of sitting on my arris tapping on a keyboard, one eye looking out for a big green van, I could have been asleep.

    Big freezer unit now here, so some sorting out to do, shuffle units about, get new one prepped and running down to temp... fun, fun, fun. Stopped raining though.
  • WheelspinnerWheelspinner Posts: 6,239
    sungod said:

    Wheelspinner said:

    Finally the rain stopped, and a nice afternoon. Did some shed tidying in prep for new tools arriving Monday, general faffing about enjoying a day off taxi duty.

    Opinions please: stickers off these wheels? Thinking I’ll leave the “Roval” one but peel the other off. Or should both go? Excuse the filthy bar tape.


    think they're ok, adds a smidge of colour

    are those red speedplays? since wahoo bought speedplay things have gone very drab, i've bought a couple of pre-wahoo black ones to cannibalise for the metal inserts to keep my reds ones going
    Yep, a set of the titanium spindle Zero with red butterflies. Have a white set plus somewhere a yellow pair I think, and I also have the Sidi shoes with the flat 4 bolt carbon soleplate specific for the cleats. Lower stack. Lovely things. Will be a shame when they wear out…
    Open O-1.0 Open One+ BMC TE29 Titus Racer X Ti Seven 622SL Kestrel RT1000 On One Scandal Cervelo RS
  • WheelspinnerWheelspinner Posts: 6,239
    pinno said:

    What is that WS - Titanium w carbon forks?
    Leave the stickers. On or off; it's neither here nor there.

    Bright stuff this morning. Will assist the toots and the OH out of the door and then go pedalling and tour the damage through marshes and around missing bridges and deep deep puddles.

    #squeakybb

    Ti and carbon frame, carbon forks. Some lovely details




    Open O-1.0 Open One+ BMC TE29 Titus Racer X Ti Seven 622SL Kestrel RT1000 On One Scandal Cervelo RS
  • MattFalleMattFalle Posts: 11,644
    Wheelspinner said:

    pinno said:

    What is that WS - Titanium w carbon forks?
    Leave the stickers. On or off; it's neither here nor there.

    Bright stuff this morning. Will assist the toots and the OH out of the door and then go pedalling and tour the damage through marshes and around missing bridges and deep deep puddles.

    #squeakybb

    Ti and carbon frame, carbon forks. Some lovely details




    oooh, thats nice. can you have it packaged up and sent over asap please.
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • MattFalleMattFalle Posts: 11,644
    oxoman said:

    Morning Local parkrun has been swum today followed by breakfast and several coffee's.
    Waiting for joiner to finish fitting last 2 doors and then chilling. Tip run postponed due to wet stuff.

    wtaf is that?
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • MattFalleMattFalle Posts: 11,644
    just been for divine lamb chops and a beer and waiting for taxi to go airport.

    really can't be bothered to leave
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • Charlie_CrokerCharlie_Croker Posts: 1,562
    MattFalle said:


    really can't be bothered to leave

    my advice, Don't!

    tis wet n gloomy, O so gloomy here ;)
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,650
    edited October 2021
    Last few days must have caught up with us as we didn't get up till gone 10 (although had to let hounds out at 8).

    Dogs just saw some pheasants in the garden and went bonkers.

    Now drinking tea and planning the next part of the unpacking and sorting. Aerial arrived so at least should get MOTD tonight.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • veronese68veronese68 Posts: 26,111 Lives Here
    Afternoon folks,
    Traditional slow start was enjoyed, now relaxing. Unfortunately the EPO is making a list of jobs, I need to get out of the area soon. Taking the old dear to see mad uncle shortly.
    Careful with that aerial Stevo, don't let any emus help you. We all know what happened to Rod Hull.
    I'd leave the wheels Spinner, bike looks good as it is.
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,277
    MattFalle said:

    oxoman said:

    Morning Local parkrun has been swum today followed by breakfast and several coffee's.
    Waiting for joiner to finish fitting last 2 doors and then chilling. Tip run postponed due to wet stuff.

    wtaf is that?
    Dolce Gusto coffee capsule, one of my little luxurious and cheaper than proper coffee machine. Plus after working for them for a number of years I can still get them cheaper via mates still working there.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • Ben6899Ben6899 Posts: 9,680
    ‘noon

    Just repaired* a kerbed alloy wheel on my dad’s car. Quite pleased with the result.

    *cosmetic

    Not much else planned.
    Ben

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  • MattFalleMattFalle Posts: 11,644
    oxoman said:

    MattFalle said:

    oxoman said:

    Morning Local parkrun has been swum today followed by breakfast and several coffee's.
    Waiting for joiner to finish fitting last 2 doors and then chilling. Tip run postponed due to wet stuff.

    wtaf is that?
    Dolce Gusto coffee capsule, one of my little luxurious and cheaper than proper coffee machine. Plus after working for them for a number of years I can still get them cheaper via mates still working there.
    c c c c capsule?????

    ffs
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • thistle_thistle_ Posts: 6,896
    Evening
    Charlie_Croker said:

    MattFalle said:


    really can't be bothered to leave

    my advice, Don't!

    tis wet n gloomy, O so gloomy here ;)
    Yes, it's been terrible in Lancashire today too:

    Reproofed my boots last night and had dry feet for the first time in ages.
    Those stormwear jeans from M&S actually seem to be a bit waterproof too.
    Still too hot on the ups and too cold as soon as I stop.
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,650
    veronese68 said:

    Afternoon folks,
    Traditional slow start was enjoyed, now relaxing. Unfortunately the EPO is making a list of jobs, I need to get out of the area soon. Taking the old dear to see mad uncle shortly.
    Careful with that aerial Stevo, don't let any emus help you. We all know what happened to Rod Hull.
    I'd leave the wheels Spinner, bike looks good as it is.

    Indoor aerial as a stopgap so no Rod Hull episodes :smile: Just need the sodding WiFi but BY can't come till Wednesday.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,650
    Living room now looking vaguely liveable but still got loads to do.





    "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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