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'ning

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  • beansnikpohbeansnikpoh Posts: 1,277
    I might devour a universe for breakfast.
    Lazy day today I hope. Except for some pedal exercise and a dog walk.
  • tlw1tlw1 Posts: 21,547
    Slow start after a decent night out despite man flu.

    Run with some mates in a bit and then need to get a new shirt for tomorrows funeral and obviously the pub at some point
  • MattFalleMattFalle Posts: 11,644
    ciao

    slumbering watching Worlds and drinking coffee, will Zwift then out for lunch
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • pinnopinno Posts: 50,098
    tlw1 said:

    ...tomorrows funeral...

    ?

    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • pinnopinno Posts: 50,098
    Bit dull but not really 'nippy'. Perhaps the southern brethren have become accustomed to scorchio.

    Has V98 returned? That is the question.

    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • thistle_thistle_ Posts: 6,938
    'Ning

  • tlw1tlw1 Posts: 21,547
    pinno said:

    tlw1 said:

    ...tomorrows funeral...

    ?

    Grandma
  • beansnikpohbeansnikpoh Posts: 1,277
    thistle_ said:

    'Ning

    Early start thistle?!

    Ate a sausage batch with lashings of English mustard for breakfast. Going to gird my loins and pedal it off in 15 mins or so. "Endurance" it says on the tin.
  • MattFalleMattFalle Posts: 11,644
    edited September 2022
    pinno said:

    tlw1 said:

    ...tomorrows funeral...

    ?

    that'sshite

    Sorry to hear T
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 56,287
    Hope the guneral goes as well as a funeral can go TLW.

    The girls are on their way to Liverpool and I'm flat on my back avoiding pain and catching up on sleep after a disturbed night last night. Bit of research plus physio check recently points towards a pulled back muscle or lumbar sprain, never knew they could be so painful but apparently so.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • veronese68veronese68 Posts: 26,712 Lives Here
    Afternoon folks,
    Very slow start has been had, I will continue doing as little as possible today. To answer Piña's question I believe V98 returned at some point, the shoes would indicate he and gf are there. There has been some movement and coughing noises so I guess they're alive. I was very sensible(ish) and got home about 9:30 and drank lots of water before passing out. Don't feel too bad as a result.
    All the best for tomorrow TLW, hope she didn't suffer at the end.
    Enjoy the peace and quiet Stevo, although having someone around to assist the old raspberry would be useful.
    Old dear just rang, she was feeling a bit rough so did a COVID test, she is positive so has told me to stay away. Obviously I'll go round if she needs anything.
    Hope everyone else is enjoying their day.
    Kinesis Pro6
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  • thistle_thistle_ Posts: 6,938
    beansnikpoh said:

    thistle_ said:

    'Ning

    Early start thistle?!
    Yeah just a bit, trying to get through to Aus on the radio but needs to be at the right time of day to get over half way round the world (signal goes the long way round at that time of day appearently).

    Hope the shirt buying and the funeral goes OK @tlw1

    @veronese68 as long as she's not too bad you can leave a bottle of wine on the doorstep, ring the doorbell and leg it.
  • pinnopinno Posts: 50,098
    thistle_ said:

    beansnikpoh said:

    thistle_ said:

    'Ning

    Early start thistle?!
    Yeah just a bit, trying to get through to Aus on the radio but needs to be at the right time of day to get over half way round the world (signal goes the long way round at that time of day appearently).
    Long wave affected by:

    "... the phenomena of reflection, refraction, diffraction, absorption, polarization, and scattering..." so better reception at night.

    After putting in a modest aerial, I grounded it in my student digs in this huge house to the radiator - the landlady's lover/gofor's father worked on LW at GCHQ in his day. When I did that, the reception was superb.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,629
    Afternoon all. All the best with the funeral tlw1. Hope the old dear recovers v68. Would have posted earlier but busy doing Robin Hood half. All I say is next time I train properly unlike this time. 🥵😖. Still I did complete it and have survived. Just.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • pblakeneypblakeney Posts: 24,043
    thistle_ said:

    beansnikpoh said:

    thistle_ said:

    'Ning

    Early start thistle?!
    Yeah just a bit, trying to get through to Aus on the radio but needs to be at the right time of day to get over half way round the world (signal goes the long way round at that time of day appearently).

    ...
    Why not simply use the internet calling app of your choice?
    I use Messenger to audio or video call my uncle in Fiji. Free and reliable.
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
    Veronese68 wrote:
    PB is the most sensible person on here.
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,629
    pblakeney said:

    thistle_ said:

    beansnikpoh said:

    thistle_ said:

    'Ning

    Early start thistle?!
    Yeah just a bit, trying to get through to Aus on the radio but needs to be at the right time of day to get over half way round the world (signal goes the long way round at that time of day appearently).

    ...
    Why not simply use the internet calling app of your choice?
    I use Messenger to audio or video call my uncle in Fiji. Free and reliable.
    He likes keeping vintage radio systems going for some reason.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • orraloonorraloon Posts: 12,151
    oxoman said:

    pblakeney said:

    thistle_ said:

    beansnikpoh said:

    thistle_ said:

    'Ning

    Early start thistle?!
    Yeah just a bit, trying to get through to Aus on the radio but needs to be at the right time of day to get over half way round the world (signal goes the long way round at that time of day appearently).

    ...
    Why not simply use the internet calling app of your choice?
    I use Messenger to audio or video call my uncle in Fiji. Free and reliable.
    He likes keeping vintage radio systems going for some reason.
    Hey, you remember Terminator 3? Keep the alternatives there, just in case 😳

    Crackered now. Started the demolition of the idiotically positioned, entrance blocking unusable outside cludgie. Doing the exploratory stuff, confirm no cross beam support on walls, little by little by hand. All straightforward so next phase is bring in the heavy hitter power tools. But not today. Covered in dust, so shower then chill with a beer or 2, might ogle Remco's adventures, and see if can spot either or both of alan_a and pink onesie girl.
  • sungodsungod Posts: 15,903
    pinno said:

    thistle_ said:

    beansnikpoh said:

    thistle_ said:

    'Ning

    Early start thistle?!
    Yeah just a bit, trying to get through to Aus on the radio but needs to be at the right time of day to get over half way round the world (signal goes the long way round at that time of day appearently).
    Long wave affected by:

    "... the phenomena of reflection, refraction, diffraction, absorption, polarization, and scattering..." so better reception at night.

    After putting in a modest aerial, I grounded it in my student digs in this huge house to the radiator - the landlady's lover/gofor's father worked on LW at GCHQ in his day. When I did that, the reception was superb.
    in ye olde days, used to use rugby msf on 60khz to synchronise things, msf's still going today, though no longer from rugby
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • thistle_thistle_ Posts: 6,938
    pblakeney said:

    thistle_ said:

    beansnikpoh said:

    thistle_ said:

    'Ning

    Early start thistle?!
    Yeah just a bit, trying to get through to Aus on the radio but needs to be at the right time of day to get over half way round the world (signal goes the long way round at that time of day appearently).

    ...
    Why not simply use the internet calling app of your choice?
    I use Messenger to audio or video call my uncle in Fiji. Free and reliable.
    Where's the challenge in that? :wink:
  • pblakeneypblakeney Posts: 24,043
    thistle_ said:

    pblakeney said:

    thistle_ said:

    beansnikpoh said:

    thistle_ said:

    'Ning

    Early start thistle?!
    Yeah just a bit, trying to get through to Aus on the radio but needs to be at the right time of day to get over half way round the world (signal goes the long way round at that time of day appearently).

    ...
    Why not simply use the internet calling app of your choice?
    I use Messenger to audio or video call my uncle in Fiji. Free and reliable.
    Where's the challenge in that? :wink:
    Life is challenging enough without unnecessary additions. 😉
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
    Veronese68 wrote:
    PB is the most sensible person on here.
  • pinnopinno Posts: 50,098
    tlw1 said:

    pinno said:

    tlw1 said:

    ...tomorrows funeral...

    ?

    Grandma
    Well done Grandma for holding on for so long. RIP.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • pinnopinno Posts: 50,098
    pblakeney said:

    thistle_ said:

    pblakeney said:

    thistle_ said:

    beansnikpoh said:

    thistle_ said:

    'Ning

    Early start thistle?!
    Yeah just a bit, trying to get through to Aus on the radio but needs to be at the right time of day to get over half way round the world (signal goes the long way round at that time of day appearently).

    ...
    Why not simply use the internet calling app of your choice?
    I use Messenger to audio or video call my uncle in Fiji. Free and reliable.
    Where's the challenge in that? :wink:
    Life is challenging enough without unnecessary additions. 😉
    There's something quite fantastic about talking to some random (who tend to be benign and of the same ilk) miles away on a LW radio kit.
    We had it in Kenya because the telephone was so unreliable. I remember the doubling of sentences and 'stop, over'.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • pblakeneypblakeney Posts: 24,043
    pinno said:

    pblakeney said:

    thistle_ said:

    pblakeney said:

    thistle_ said:

    beansnikpoh said:

    thistle_ said:

    'Ning

    Early start thistle?!
    Yeah just a bit, trying to get through to Aus on the radio but needs to be at the right time of day to get over half way round the world (signal goes the long way round at that time of day appearently).

    ...
    Why not simply use the internet calling app of your choice?
    I use Messenger to audio or video call my uncle in Fiji. Free and reliable.
    Where's the challenge in that? :wink:
    Life is challenging enough without unnecessary additions. 😉
    There's something quite fantastic about talking to some random...
    I would have understood if the randomness was the point.
    I remember CB radio being a thing. 😉
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
    Veronese68 wrote:
    PB is the most sensible person on here.
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,629
    pblakeney said:

    pinno said:

    pblakeney said:

    thistle_ said:

    pblakeney said:

    thistle_ said:

    beansnikpoh said:

    thistle_ said:

    'Ning

    Early start thistle?!
    Yeah just a bit, trying to get through to Aus on the radio but needs to be at the right time of day to get over half way round the world (signal goes the long way round at that time of day appearently).

    ...
    Why not simply use the internet calling app of your choice?
    I use Messenger to audio or video call my uncle in Fiji. Free and reliable.
    Where's the challenge in that? :wink:
    Life is challenging enough without unnecessary additions. 😉
    There's something quite fantastic about talking to some random...
    I would have understood if the randomness was the point.
    I remember CB radio being a thing. 😉
    PB now you are showing your age.

    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • pblakeneypblakeney Posts: 24,043
    edited September 2022
    oxoman said:

    pblakeney said:

    pinno said:

    pblakeney said:

    thistle_ said:

    pblakeney said:

    thistle_ said:

    beansnikpoh said:

    thistle_ said:

    'Ning

    Early start thistle?!
    Yeah just a bit, trying to get through to Aus on the radio but needs to be at the right time of day to get over half way round the world (signal goes the long way round at that time of day appearently).

    ...
    Why not simply use the internet calling app of your choice?
    I use Messenger to audio or video call my uncle in Fiji. Free and reliable.
    Where's the challenge in that? :wink:
    Life is challenging enough without unnecessary additions. 😉
    There's something quite fantastic about talking to some random...
    I would have understood if the randomness was the point.
    I remember CB radio being a thing. 😉
    PB now you are showing your age.

    Not for the first time! 🤣
    In things that youngsters today won't understand, I am old enough to remember a tenement being demolished that had shared outside toilets.
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
    Veronese68 wrote:
    PB is the most sensible person on here.
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