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rather nippy

ride to gmc unless it's snowy icy, chat with chum, bail, wfh, bubbly
my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
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  • veronese68veronese68 Posts: 26,128 Lives Here
    Morning folks,
    Woken up in Wombledon as keeping an eye on the old dear, there is white stuff on the ground and falling out of the sky. I don't think this is normal but it's a long time since I've woken up in Wombledon.
    Going to WFOD for a bit, once she's up and sorted I have to head into the office.
    Have a good day everyone
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,649
    Morning Kleptomaniacs

    Brr sunny bright again (but 2 deg less than yesterday morning and tomorrow is going to be even more brr with white stuff).
    Will assess a pedal when the sun hits the frost.

    Have you seen snow in Wombledon before VN?
    I bet it improves the look of the place.
    Can you see @seanoconn 's place?

    Laters.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • tlw1tlw1 Posts: 21,225
    Long hound walked cut short as elder hound was hobbling slightly, means I got an hour of todays run runned.

    WFH without the catering division, imagine I will eat more and drink less Earl grey.

    Later is a run with local running club, looking at the WhatsApp messages it might be on my own
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,649
    I know why that hound is hobbling - you've not given him enough ale.
    'Cos that's key here innit? The more beer you drink, the more you can run.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • sungodsungod Posts: 15,399
    sleetysoggy ride, no grey mush, just puddles

    on the plus side, fewer people out there to get in my way
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • tlw1tlw1 Posts: 21,225
    pinno said:

    I know why that hound is hobbling - you've not given him enough ale.
    'Cos that's key here innit? The more beer you drink, the more you can run.

    I’m not sharing my ale
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,737
    edited 8 March
    Trip to the office called off as trains up the spout at the first sign of snow. Though to be fair, a delivery van tried and failed to make it up the steepish bit at the entrance to our close. Pity, as it had Mrs. 666's new potting shed on the back. Even more so for the delivery drivers as they got up at 2:30am to deliver it from oop North.

    So it's wfh today.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • homers_doublehomers_double Posts: 7,565
    WFW today, some lads are coming in for interviews but I'm not sitting in.
    What exciting things can I plan for later, oh err nothing.
    Advocate of disc brakes.
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,649
    tlw1 said:

    pinno said:

    I know why that hound is hobbling - you've not given him enough ale.
    'Cos that's key here innit? The more beer you drink, the more you can run.

    I’m not sharing my ale
    That's neglect.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,649
    Stevo_666 said:

    Trip to the office called off as trains up the spout at the first sign of snow. Though to be fair, a delivery van tried and failed to make it up the steepish bit at the entrance to our close. Pity, as it had Mrs. 666's new potting shed on the back. Even more so for the delivery drivers as they got up at 2:30am to deliver it from oop North.

    So it's wfh today.

    Is there any chance the boys from oop North delivered it to a receiving depot (along with, err a shed load of other stuff for delivery) and then the boys at the receiving depot were meant to deliver the shed?
    I can't see how a they make a profit out of driving all that way in the wee hours just to deliver the shed unless it's some fancy titanium one.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,737
    pinno said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    Trip to the office called off as trains up the spout at the first sign of snow. Though to be fair, a delivery van tried and failed to make it up the steepish bit at the entrance to our close. Pity, as it had Mrs. 666's new potting shed on the back. Even more so for the delivery drivers as they got up at 2:30am to deliver it from oop North.

    So it's wfh today.

    Is there any chance the boys from oop North delivered it to a receiving depot (along with, err a shed load of other stuff for delivery) and then the boys at the receiving depot were meant to deliver the shed?
    I can't see how a they make a profit out of driving all that way in the wee hours just to deliver the shed unless it's some fancy titanium one.
    Not sure, they said they'd reschedule but not sure where they're stashing it in the meantime.
    "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: 53,737
    Anyhow, happy international Women's Day :)

    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • johngtijohngti Posts: 2,481
    Morning. Busy morning of teaching. Great tutor session which ended up with me having to tell an arrogant 15yo off for failing to wind his neck in. Forgot my coffee this morning so this is my first chance to get a brew down. Nice class next for a double.
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,310
    Morning Slackers. WFW as usual, copped out on the ride in as running tonight. No snow here yet but supposedly getting a few flakes sometime today. Johngti ffs get a grip of your self, coffee is always first then rip the arrogant little 💩 a new arrishole for fun whilst high on caffeine.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • johngtijohngti Posts: 2,481
    oxoman said:

    Morning Slackers. WFW as usual, copped out on the ride in as running tonight. No snow here yet but supposedly getting a few flakes sometime today. Johngti ffs get a grip of your self, coffee is always first then rip the arrogant little 💩 a new arrishole for fun whilst high on caffeine.

    Worst thing is, I’d made one to take with me first thing and left it on the kitchen counter. Again.
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,649
    johngti said:

    Morning. Busy morning of teaching. Great tutor session which ended up with me having to tell an arrogant 15yo off for failing to wind his neck in. Forgot my coffee this morning so this is my first chance to get a brew down. Nice class next for a double.

    Chuck your old cycling shoes at him.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,310
    johngti said:

    oxoman said:

    Morning Slackers. WFW as usual, copped out on the ride in as running tonight. No snow here yet but supposedly getting a few flakes sometime today. Johngti ffs get a grip of your self, coffee is always first then rip the arrogant little 💩 a new arrishole for fun whilst high on caffeine.

    Worst thing is, I’d made one to take with me first thing and left it on the kitchen counter. Again.
    Doh.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • veronese68veronese68 Posts: 26,128 Lives Here
    johngti said:

    oxoman said:

    Morning Slackers. WFW as usual, copped out on the ride in as running tonight. No snow here yet but supposedly getting a few flakes sometime today. Johngti ffs get a grip of your self, coffee is always first then rip the arrogant little 💩 a new arrishole for fun whilst high on caffeine.

    Worst thing is, I’d made one to take with me first thing and left it on the kitchen counter. Again.
    Schoolboy error 😂
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • orraloonorraloon Posts: 11,431
    A good day with the volunteer squad in The Gardens, sunny but well nippy so physical work a good thing. We made a big difference tackling an area of old border and lawn which had been neglected for years, so the shrubs had gone into mega dead wood mode, the ash self sets were big and the brambles had gone rampant. Good job.

    No snows round these parts as yet. Looks like will get a dusting tomorrow night. Spring, where are you?

    Time for a glass, a nibble or 2, chill, races catch up.
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,649
    ...'well nippy'...

    lol
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,649
    orraloon said:

    ...races catch up.

    You'll fall asleep.

    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • MidlandsGrimpeur2MidlandsGrimpeur2 Posts: 699
    Was supposed to snow here at 2pm. Went out at 10:30am to avoid it, blizzard by 11am! -1 degree all the way.

    Managed 60km, had an issue with the rear wheel.

    Detour to coffee shop as owner keeps tool there, fixed bike, coffee and cake and back home.

    Finished with an additional 90mins on the turbo because there is clearly something wrong with me 😂
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,310
    Just got back in from club run and I've finally found the snow. Very fine and sticking as its -1 and falling. Roads are treacherous. Now enjoying finest espresso.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,737
    oxoman said:

    Just got back in from club run and I've finally found the snow. Very fine and sticking as its -1 and falling. Roads are treacherous. Now enjoying finest espresso.

    Doesn't coffee keep you awake drinking it this late on in the day Oxo? I prefer coffee in the morning and cider in the evening :)
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • tlw1tlw1 Posts: 21,225
    Got to say gave the car a load of stick in the snow and it belaboured exceptionally well
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,649
    tlw1 said:

    Got to say gave the car a load of stick in the snow and it belaboured exceptionally well

    An empty car park?
    There's nothing like an empty car park in the snow.

    #hereinlieshope
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,310
    Stevo_666 said:

    oxoman said:

    Just got back in from club run and I've finally found the snow. Very fine and sticking as its -1 and falling. Roads are treacherous. Now enjoying finest espresso.

    Doesn't coffee keep you awake drinking it this late on in the day Oxo? I prefer coffee in the morning and cider in the evening :)
    Sadly I drink decaff mostly apart from special occasions. You get the taste and aroma but no high. Used to work in a coffee factory and over indulgence caused me problems till I realised what the cause was. 😲☹
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • seanoconnseanoconn Posts: 10,313
    tlw1 said:

    Got to say gave the car a load of stick in the snow and it belaboured exceptionally well

    Belaboured? Is that one of the new words the cool kids are saying these days? Because I need to be kept in the loop. Ya feel me my G?
    Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי
  • seanoconnseanoconn Posts: 10,313
    MidlandsGrimpeur2 said:

    Was supposed to snow here at 2pm. Went out at 10:30am to avoid it, blizzard by 11am! -1 degree all the way.

    Managed 60km, had an issue with the rear wheel.

    Detour to coffee shop as owner keeps tool there, fixed bike, coffee and cake and back home.

    Finished with an additional 90mins on the turbo because there is clearly something wrong with me 😂

    Deffo something wrong with you cycling 60k yesterday and wanting more!
    Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי
  • seanoconnseanoconn Posts: 10,313
    Currently on the sofa bed downstairs as two upstairs are taking turns with the old Gastroenteritis. It does sound pretty. Hope no one’s pooped on my bed.
    Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי
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