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sungodsungod Posts: 15,399
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'ning

soggy start again

cafe stroll or two, wfh, arrange a lawyering, stock up on bubbly, bubbly
my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
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  • tlw1tlw1 Posts: 21,225
    More snow stuff means todays day off at Llandegla is delayed so might as well work

    Later is out with friends at the old town, meant to be cycling across - might not be now
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,310
    Morning all. Currently cold and wet here, not ventured out yet so may be icy. Family taxi service shortly. Bike fettling ready for tomorrow's winter Gravel X. Going to be freezing predicted -6. Enjoy your work folks and stay safe.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,649
    Morning Colorado potato beetles

    Let it snow it snow let it snow...
    Then let it spring let it spring let it spring.

    Much running around to do today.

    Mooching, lurking, stalking and going on a bit positions have been ascertained.
    Given the departure of many due to Brexit, Modshit and imposters, the following positions are available:

    Skulking loafer
    Persistent bullsh*tter
    Flat earther
    Gammon
    Conspiracy theorist
    Homophobe
    Devout Christian
    Devout Muslim
    Devout Buddhist

    Please apply in writing.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,737
    pinno said:

    Morning Colorado potato beetles

    Let it snow it snow let it snow...
    Then let it spring let it spring let it spring.

    Much running around to do today.

    Mooching, lurking, stalking and going on a bit positions have been ascertained.
    Given the departure of many due to Brexit, Modshit and imposters, the following positions are available:

    Skulking loafer
    Persistent bullsh*tter
    Flat earther
    Gammon
    Conspiracy theorist
    Homophobe
    Devout Christian
    Devout Muslim
    Devout Buddhist

    Please apply in writing.

    Pretty sure the first two are already taken :smile:
    "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
    Decent catch on sleep after 3 early starts on the trot. Hiding from the rain down in the cave and catching up on work stuff that was delayed due to doing appraisal bollox. Looks like there are gaps in the rain over the weekend, so a long awaited ride around the lanes is being planned.
    "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
    And it's sleeting now even though it's meant to be 9C here. Loverly.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • seanoconnseanoconn Posts: 10,313
    Stevo_666 said:

    And it's sleeting now even though it's meant to be 9C here. Loverly.

    Where did you get 9C from?

    Sun is out for now. Roll on the weekend.
    Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי
  • beansnikpohbeansnikpoh Posts: 953
    Cold and wet here, so down the garden I dutifully trotted to do the interval thing.

    CLearing stuff up, doing handover documents etc. Dull really.
  • homers_doublehomers_double Posts: 7,565
    WFH today because of pesky white stuff. Normally I'd be happy to see a massive dump in the back garden but today is bitter sweet.
    Fracture clinic appointment next Thursday, until then much muttering and popping of joints.
    I suppose I'd better get on the internetz and do some deffering...
    And my mouse is playing up which is censored on a laptop for CAD etc.

    Onwards to the weekend and more muttering...
    Advocate of disc brakes.
  • johngtijohngti Posts: 2,481
    Morning. Another busy start. Finally finished some exam paper solutions so need to share those with my classes. Compèring the winter sports dinner tonight so some polishing of the script needed this afternoon. Oh and finally need to get round to completing a sixth month review for a new member of the department so that he gets made permanent.
  • johngtijohngti Posts: 2,481
    Morning. Another busy start. Finally finished some exam paper solutions so need to share those with my classes. Compèring the winter sports dinner tonight so some polishing of the script needed this afternoon. Oh and finally need to get round to completing a sixth month review for a new member of the department so that he gets made permanent.
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,737
    seanoconn said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    And it's sleeting now even though it's meant to be 9C here. Loverly.

    Where did you get 9C from?

    Sun is out for now. Roll on the weekend.
    Yesterdays forecast which is a bit pants it would seem.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • secretsamsecretsam Posts: 4,982
    Suspected COVID, although tested negative. Sweaty AF
    It's just a hill. Get over it.
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,737
    beansnikpoh said:

    Cold and wet here, so down the garden I dutifully trotted to do the interval thing.

    CLearing stuff up, doing handover documents etc. Dull really.

    Have they hired your replacement yet?

    Market seems to be picking up, as I've been 'tapped on the shoulder' a couple of times in the last 3 weeks.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • orraloonorraloon Posts: 11,431
    Stevo_666 said:

    beansnikpoh said:

    Cold and wet here, so down the garden I dutifully trotted to do the interval thing.

    CLearing stuff up, doing handover documents etc. Dull really.

    Have they hired your replacement yet?

    Market seems to be picking up, as I've been 'tapped on the shoulder' a couple of times in the last 3 weeks.
    That'll be shortfall 😊

    Bright, sunny with a couple cm of snow. Pretty. Need to clear the stuff at the back of the house as that is sheltered from the sun and is well icy. Better get on with, though feeling crackered for some reason.
  • veronese68veronese68 Posts: 26,128 Lives Here
    Afternoon folks,
    In the orifice on a Friday which is no good, cold and miserable out there. Busy as always with the usual nonsense.
    johngti said:

    Oh and finally need to get round to completing a sixth month review for a new member of the department so that he gets made permanent.

    No rush, has he been there for a year yet?
    Busy weekend coming up, so I'll start it the right way with a few beers.

    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,737
    orraloon said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    beansnikpoh said:

    Cold and wet here, so down the garden I dutifully trotted to do the interval thing.

    CLearing stuff up, doing handover documents etc. Dull really.

    Have they hired your replacement yet?

    Market seems to be picking up, as I've been 'tapped on the shoulder' a couple of times in the last 3 weeks.
    That'll be shortfall 😊

    Bright, sunny with a couple cm of snow. Pretty. Need to clear the stuff at the back of the house as that is sheltered from the sun and is well icy. Better get on with, though feeling crackered for some reason.
    Is he a recruitment consultant? :smile:
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,649
    seanoconn said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    And it's sleeting now even though it's meant to be 9C here. Loverly.

    Where did you get 9C from?
    He's skinny.

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

    Suspected COVID, although tested negative. Sweaty AF

    Last thing you need is a sore back, sore shoulder and Covid.

    I would suggest a Luton van with a ramp.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • johngtijohngti Posts: 2,481
    veronese68 said:

    Afternoon folks,
    In the orifice on a Friday which is no good, cold and miserable out there. Busy as always with the usual nonsense.

    johngti said:

    Oh and finally need to get round to completing a sixth month review for a new member of the department so that he gets made permanent.

    No rush, has he been there for a year yet?
    Busy weekend coming up, so I'll start it the right way with a few beers.

    Not yet but we do a six month probation now. Used to be 12 months+
  • beansnikpohbeansnikpoh Posts: 953
    Stevo_666 said:

    beansnikpoh said:

    Cold and wet here, so down the garden I dutifully trotted to do the interval thing.

    CLearing stuff up, doing handover documents etc. Dull really.

    Have they hired your replacement yet?

    Market seems to be picking up, as I've been 'tapped on the shoulder' a couple of times in the last 3 weeks.
    Yep, replacement will start 3rd April. We got a few half decent candidates.
  • webboowebboo Posts: 5,247
    Evening
    Lots of snow here first thing, nearly all gone now. Any plans were scuppered by having to go buy paint with the missus. Followed by a visit to friends who just back from rallying in New Zealand, arranged to meet up for a ride on Sunday if the weather plays ball.
    Rest of today will be wine and catching up on todays bike races.
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,310
    Evening all. Well we had a mini blizzard after I posted then its been sunny the rest of the day. Temps due to drop to -7 or lower overnight. Also totally gutted as Gravel X is cancelled tomorrow due to thawing snow then severe frost overnight, Dam. Looks like I'm going to mutt hell tomorrow instead. Crufts urgh.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,737
    oxoman said:

    Evening all. Well we had a mini blizzard after I posted then its been sunny the rest of the day. Temps due to drop to -7 or lower overnight. Also totally gutted as Gravel X is cancelled tomorrow due to thawing snow then severe frost overnight, Dam. Looks like I'm going to mutt hell tomorrow instead. Crufts urgh.

    At least you don't have an OH who insists on watching 'Dancing on ice' on the box*. Or I hope you don't.

    (* Thank f*** we have 2 TVs)
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,310
    Stevo_666 said:

    oxoman said:

    Evening all. Well we had a mini blizzard after I posted then its been sunny the rest of the day. Temps due to drop to -7 or lower overnight. Also totally gutted as Gravel X is cancelled tomorrow due to thawing snow then severe frost overnight, Dam. Looks like I'm going to mutt hell tomorrow instead. Crufts urgh.

    At least you don't have an OH who insists on watching 'Dancing on ice' on the box*. Or I hope you don't.

    (* Thank f*** we have 2 TVs)
    :(:s:o:'(
    And strictly

    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • veronese68veronese68 Posts: 26,128 Lives Here
    Been sat in A&E with the EPO since 6, my aris' has gone numb but I don't think they classify that as a medical emergency.
    She's alright, her heart rate goes funny on occasion and she needs a minor op to fix it. Went on too long today and 111 told her to come in. Makes a change from Friday pub night.
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,737
    oxoman said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    oxoman said:

    Evening all. Well we had a mini blizzard after I posted then its been sunny the rest of the day. Temps due to drop to -7 or lower overnight. Also totally gutted as Gravel X is cancelled tomorrow due to thawing snow then severe frost overnight, Dam. Looks like I'm going to mutt hell tomorrow instead. Crufts urgh.

    At least you don't have an OH who insists on watching 'Dancing on ice' on the box*. Or I hope you don't.

    (* Thank f*** we have 2 TVs)
    :(:s:o:'(
    And strictly

    Look on the bright side, it's 6 months before that bilge comes back on the box. Just praying she doesn't take a shine to 'The Masked Singer' in the meantime... :o
    "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
    veronese68 said:

    Been sat in A&E with the EPO since 6, my aris' has gone numb but I don't think they classify that as a medical emergency.
    She's alright, her heart rate goes funny on occasion and she needs a minor op to fix it. Went on too long today and 111 told her to come in. Makes a change from Friday pub night.

    Not good V, hope you're not there all bloody night.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • veronese68veronese68 Posts: 26,128 Lives Here
    Stevo_666 said:

    veronese68 said:

    Been sat in A&E with the EPO since 6, my aris' has gone numb but I don't think they classify that as a medical emergency.
    She's alright, her heart rate goes funny on occasion and she needs a minor op to fix it. Went on too long today and 111 told her to come in. Makes a change from Friday pub night.

    Not good V, hope you're not there all bloody night.
    I just asked, very politely, allegedly one more ahead of her.
    Now that it's gone back to normal she's worried they won't believe her and she feels like a fraud. She showed me the readings from the heart rate thing on her phone, varied from a low of 14 to 127.
    Now steady
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • johngtijohngti Posts: 2,481
    Hope she’s OK V. They’ll take her seriously I’m sure
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