wednesday in the eternal now
nippy
ride, brekkie meeting, day out, bubbly will feature several times
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Walk hounds, work stuff then hill repeats and potentially meet up with some old running club friends for some gentle miles.
Maybe pub too as it is Wednesday and won’t get chance to go to the local for a while as I’m away until Monday0 -
Work work day, finish early, get prepped and packed up ahead of early scarper tomorrow towards Belgie. Bring it on.0
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Just think 'Loon - you'll soon have access to McEwan's 80/- soon.seanoconn - gruagach craic!0
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Nippy sort of bright.
Tricky is grumpy. It's been over a week.
Shorty is slightly anxious about the x country.
Benny Beans is having a mad hare about 'cos the poor bloke is hungry.
I'll try and drop the fella off slightly early.
'hill repeats' - I presume this is by foot TLW?
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What is that Five kingdoms like?
They started just as we stopped collecting in that area.seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
Ooh, a mystery birthday - how exciting
Bit tired, but hopefully a peaceful day of WFH. Work on the decking on-going, they've started to put the new woodwork in place but still, a fair bit to go."I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
Day off exercise today, still sleeping badly partly due to the birds that live in the trees opposite our bedroom window.Advocate of disc brakes.0
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Went out to find breakfast in the village. I'm bringing the average age down a bit. Everyone says hello, instead of scowling and brandishing a knife. That'll get old quite quickly, as I'm an anti social fcuker.
View from my wfh perch.
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If you look closely, you can see thistle, tlw's weekend pile of empty cans and 3 of the MFs. That's Welsh Wales over the sea to the left of the hill there.0
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You should be able to get some decent cider down there. Major consideration in a house purchase.beansnikpoh said:Went out to find breakfast in the village. I'm bringing the average age down a bit. Everyone says hello, instead of scowling and brandishing a knife. That'll get old quite quickly, as I'm an anti social fcuker.
View from my wfh perch."I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
Shorts and short sleeves for the ride into work which I regretted. It warmed up for the last 5 minutes at least.
I've upset the puncture fairy, the pub bike had a puncture again this morning after I fixed it last night ready to take out today.
Planning weekend adventures now, riding later then investigating above puncture later. I wanted to make a new pigeon roaster this evening but guess it will have to wait.0 -
You have something just for roasting pigeons?thistle_ said:Shorts and short sleeves for the ride into work which I regretted. It warmed up for the last 5 minutes at least.
I've upset the puncture fairy, the pub bike had a puncture again this morning after I fixed it last night ready to take out today.
Planning weekend adventures now, riding later then investigating above puncture later. I wanted to make a new pigeon roaster this evening but guess it will have to wait."I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
nippy, cold wind, no sun, brrr
on the plus side, just had another eurodelivery arrive with no vat/duty/clearing charge (well over the 135gbp limit)
overall saved about the price of a couple of bottles of billecart-salmon vs. buying from wiggle etc., with the added pleasure of not giving anything to the government to squander, win win
my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny0 -
I've got an amplifier coming for my radio transmitter, and a directional antenna.Stevo_666 said:
You have something just for roasting pigeons?thistle_ said:Shorts and short sleeves for the ride into work which I regretted. It warmed up for the last 5 minutes at least.
I've upset the puncture fairy, the pub bike had a puncture again this morning after I fixed it last night ready to take out today.
Planning weekend adventures now, riding later then investigating above puncture later. I wanted to make a new pigeon roaster this evening but guess it will have to wait.
It's only 50W so they'll probably just discover it's nice and warm and sit there in the way.0 -
Who did you use? Always a PITA finding a bargain abroad then bring stung by dreaded vat/duty.sungod said:nippy, cold wind, no sun, brrr
on the plus side, just had another eurodelivery arrive with no vat/duty/clearing charge (well over the 135gbp limit)
overall saved about the price of a couple of bottles of billecart-salmon vs. buying from wiggle etc., with the added pleasure of not giving anything to the government to squander, win winPinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי0 -
If the wild ones taste any good, up the power a bit.thistle_ said:
I've got an amplifier coming for my radio transmitter, and a directional antenna.Stevo_666 said:
You have something just for roasting pigeons?thistle_ said:Shorts and short sleeves for the ride into work which I regretted. It warmed up for the last 5 minutes at least.
I've upset the puncture fairy, the pub bike had a puncture again this morning after I fixed it last night ready to take out today.
Planning weekend adventures now, riding later then investigating above puncture later. I wanted to make a new pigeon roaster this evening but guess it will have to wait.
It's only 50W so they'll probably just discover it's nice and warm and sit there in the way."I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
this was starbike.comseanoconn said:
Who did you use? Always a PITA finding a bargain abroad then bring stung by dreaded vat/duty.sungod said:nippy, cold wind, no sun, brrr
on the plus side, just had another eurodelivery arrive with no vat/duty/clearing charge (well over the 135gbp limit)
overall saved about the price of a couple of bottles of billecart-salmon vs. buying from wiggle etc., with the added pleasure of not giving anything to the government to squander, win win
it's probably luck of the draw, but based on the last year, if it comes via national postal services it seems less likely to get caught up - had several via la poste->post office, and deutsche post->post office, that were over the 135gbp threshold but came through for free
tbh i only do it if it would still be less even with duty/vat etc. added, can't be disappointed either way
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After the last couple of weeks it feels like I'm aging that fastthistle_ said:
Afternoon folks,
Another day of wfw, managed to wobble in at least. Traffic was dreadful so was particularly pleased to be on the bike.
The view over the bowls club is better than I imagined B³, makes SW20 look positively picturesque.
Out for beer and curry tonight as it's the nearest Wednesday to my birthday, also means the others pay for me which is a double win. EPO will probably complain about some random farting and snoring all night, no idea why that happens when i have beer and curry. Must be a coincidence.0 -
Grrrr.
Internet service off for several hours today. Tried contacting "technical support" who are not even very good liars let alone competent advice people.
Builder's tradies on site next door decided they'd move a few barriers and drive over our entry way because stupid. Told them fairly bluntly since they were too lazy to ask permission and lacking any form of manners that they had best just FRO in future. Rang the owner and suggested they may like to remind their contractor who owns what.
Cut new side panels for cabinetry in living room, now to spend a few days finishing - sand, stain, sand, stain, lacquer, sand, lacquer. Tedious but worth it.
Open One+ BMC TE29 Seven 622SL On One Scandal Cervelo RS0 -
Yeah, they used all their ill gotten funds to do a spot of landscaping..veronese68 said:thistle_ said:
The view over the bowls club is better than I imagined B³, makes SW20 look positively picturesque.
Out for beer and curry tonight as it's the nearest Wednesday to my birthday, also means the others pay for me which is a double win. EPO will probably complain about some random farting and snoring all night, no idea why that happens when i have beer and curry.
It's the beer. If you have lassi, it tempers the farting and snoring. Not so much bloating either.
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'transmitter' ? Are you radio Luxembourg? Do you own a ship?thistle_ said:
I've got an amplifier coming for my radio transmitter, and a directional antenna.Stevo_666 said:
You have something just for roasting pigeons?thistle_ said:Shorts and short sleeves for the ride into work which I regretted. It warmed up for the last 5 minutes at least.
I've upset the puncture fairy, the pub bike had a puncture again this morning after I fixed it last night ready to take out today.
Planning weekend adventures now, riding later then investigating above puncture later. I wanted to make a new pigeon roaster this evening but guess it will have to wait.
It's only 50W so they'll probably just discover it's nice and warm and sit there in the way.seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
Handy way to contact local doggers?pinno said:
'transmitter' ? Are you radio Luxembourg? Do you own a ship?thistle_ said:
I've got an amplifier coming for my radio transmitter, and a directional antenna.Stevo_666 said:
You have something just for roasting pigeons?thistle_ said:Shorts and short sleeves for the ride into work which I regretted. It warmed up for the last 5 minutes at least.
I've upset the puncture fairy, the pub bike had a puncture again this morning after I fixed it last night ready to take out today.
Planning weekend adventures now, riding later then investigating above puncture later. I wanted to make a new pigeon roaster this evening but guess it will have to wait.
It's only 50W so they'll probably just discover it's nice and warm and sit there in the way."I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
I think we are popping out for a drink later, so I will investigate the cider situation. Somerset/Devon borders, I reckon we are bang in the middle of scrumpy country.Stevo_666 said:
You should be able to get some decent cider down there. Major consideration in a house purchase.beansnikpoh said:Went out to find breakfast in the village. I'm bringing the average age down a bit. Everyone says hello, instead of scowling and brandishing a knife. That'll get old quite quickly, as I'm an anti social fcuker.
View from my wfh perch.
Saw the place earlier - it's enormous. 3 beds, 3 baths, utility room, and a vast vaulted beamed ceilinged living/dining area with a nearly new kitchen. Log burner too, which means I should get an axe and and chainsaw. Pretty much immaculate. Mrs B3 has done herself proud.1 -
And... house purchase contract concluded. At effin' last, 6 weeks after should have been in place so 6 weeks of uncertainty and stress. Take ownership on Friday, when I will be in WestVlaanderen enjoying 🤔 let me think...
Times they are a-changin'.
Time to get org-ed for v early scuttle to the shuttle.2
