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  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,310
    Morning you merry icicles.
    Running because elf and safety have cancelled today's planned Gravel X. So OH has hijacked me to accompany her at crufts, not looking forward to it. Hopefully ride later or tomorrow. Enjoy the wkend All.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,737
    oxoman said:

    Morning you merry icicles.
    Running because elf and safety have cancelled today's planned Gravel X. So OH has hijacked me to accompany her at crufts, not looking forward to it. Hopefully ride later or tomorrow. Enjoy the wkend All.

    I'd actually quite like to go to Crufts, just to see what it's really like. My two might be in with a shout of winning the 'best daft cross breed' category :)
    "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
    Although instead we'll just take the hounds for a walk. Looks like the frost is disappearing. Then will try to squeeze in a bike ride before the rain comes back.

    Will watch MOTD tonight to see what their new format is like.
    "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
    Stevo_666 said:

    Although instead we'll just take the hounds for a walk. Looks like the frost is disappearing. Then will try to squeeze in a bike ride before the rain comes back.

    Will watch MOTD tonight to see what their new format is like.

    Looks like it’ll be matches with no commentary or punditry! That’ll be fun.

  • johngtijohngti Posts: 2,481
    Morning. Couple of non-negotiables today. Got to dig up a bunch of paperwork to register GTi junior with his secondary school, need to service my bike (after digging it out of the shed), will watch Wales get beaten by Italy, try cleats on the new shoes, and generally chillax for the rest of the day.
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,649
    Brr cloudy grey. The deep 40cm snow never materialised. The -4 deg c never materialised. Liars, liars, liars.

    Today will be a few chores, then food, wine and song*. (not a lot of song TBH).

    *Sex, drugs and rock n roll is a bit knackering.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • veronese68veronese68 Posts: 26,128 Lives Here
    Morning folks,
    Traditional slow start is being enjoyed. EPO is ok, tired after last night for all the wrong reasons. So the planned outing for today has been cancelled. This suits me. The lad is here for the old dear's birthday tomorrow but preparing the Golf for MOT then sale today, so I can help and guide him if I'm around.
    Have a good day everyone
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • tlw1tlw1 Posts: 21,225
    Decent night out last night in the old town catching up with friends, so and cold ride back. Should be running now but went for a long walk/snowball fight with youngest.

    Food, maybe run and then if time fun bikes with a pal followed by his birthday party in the pub, starting at 4………
  • webboowebboo Posts: 5,247
    Morning.
    Today will be lifting some weights and watching some people on bikes. I wonder if Carlton will express solidarity with Mr Lineker and refuse to commentate today.
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,649
    webboo said:

    Morning.
    Today will be lifting some weights and watching some people on bikes. I wonder if Carlton will express solidarity with Mr Lineker and refuse to commentate today.

    You are hoping. C'mon, do you really prefer Mr really really over the top Hatch?
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • homers_doublehomers_double Posts: 7,565
    webboo said:

    Morning.
    Today will be lifting some weights and watching some people on bikes. I wonder if Carlton will express solidarity with Mr Lineker and refuse to commentate today.

    Paris Nice? No he's there in avengance.
    Loads of snow still about here which makes walking around difficult for me at the minute. Currently checking out options for an Italian trip in July, ferry or tunnel...
    Also deffered IM to 2024 whilst I'm at it and withdrawn from the DEVA in Chester :/


    Advocate of disc brakes.
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,649
    Paris-Nice = dull
    Tirreno adriatico = slightly more interesting. At least also you have on hand Robbie McEwan who can fill in during the quiet spells with some humour.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,649
    homers_double said:

    webboo said:

    Morning.
    Today will be lifting some weights and watching some people on bikes. I wonder if Carlton will express solidarity with Mr Lineker and refuse to commentate today.

    Paris Nice? No he's there in avengance.
    Loads of snow still about here which makes walking around difficult for me at the minute. Currently checking out options for an Italian trip in July, ferry or tunnel...
    Also deffered IM to 2024 whilst I'm at it and withdrawn from the DEVA in Chester :/
    That cannot feel good.
    (Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger :smiley: )

    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • webboowebboo Posts: 5,247
    pinno said:

    webboo said:

    Morning.
    Today will be lifting some weights and watching some people on bikes. I wonder if Carlton will express solidarity with Mr Lineker and refuse to commentate today.

    You are hoping. C'mon, do you really prefer Mr really really over the top Hatch?
    It was an attempt at a bit of humour, of course I prefer Carlton to Mr Pronunciation.
    Listening to Hatch is like reading Stevo’s post on here.
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,649
    webboo said:

    pinno said:

    webboo said:

    Morning.
    Today will be lifting some weights and watching some people on bikes. I wonder if Carlton will express solidarity with Mr Lineker and refuse to commentate today.

    You are hoping. C'mon, do you really prefer Mr really really over the top Hatch?
    It was an attempt at a bit of humour, of course I prefer Carlton to Mr Pronunciation.
    Listening to Hatch is like reading Stevo’s post on here.
    I couldn't agree more.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • seanoconnseanoconn Posts: 10,313
    Had to collect a parcel for a client wrongly delivered to Putney Rowing club Had a chat with some of the Oxford crew. Nice helpful bunch of good looking giants.
    Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי
  • seanoconnseanoconn Posts: 10,313
    Stevo_666 said:

    oxoman said:

    Morning you merry icicles.
    Running because elf and safety have cancelled today's planned Gravel X. So OH has hijacked me to accompany her at crufts, not looking forward to it. Hopefully ride later or tomorrow. Enjoy the wkend All.

    I'd actually quite like to go to Crufts, just to see what it's really like. My two might be in with a shout of winning the 'best daft cross breed' category :)
    I think you’d be in with a shout Stevo. You have pretty good posture 👍
    Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי
  • seanoconnseanoconn Posts: 10,313
    edited 11 March
    Stevo_666 said:

    Although instead we'll just take the hounds for a walk. Looks like the frost is disappearing. Then will try to squeeze in a bike ride before the rain comes back.

    Will watch MOTD tonight to see what their new format is like.

    Just games no pundits by the sound of it. Not sure how the BBC will resolve this.

    Edit, as John GTI already said.
    Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,737
    seanoconn said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    Although instead we'll just take the hounds for a walk. Looks like the frost is disappearing. Then will try to squeeze in a bike ride before the rain comes back.

    Will watch MOTD tonight to see what their new format is like.

    Just games no pundits by the sound of it. Not sure how the BBC will resolve this.

    Edit, as John GTI already said.
    I have the answer...

    "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
    pinno said:

    webboo said:

    pinno said:

    webboo said:

    Morning.
    Today will be lifting some weights and watching some people on bikes. I wonder if Carlton will express solidarity with Mr Lineker and refuse to commentate today.

    You are hoping. C'mon, do you really prefer Mr really really over the top Hatch?
    It was an attempt at a bit of humour, of course I prefer Carlton to Mr Pronunciation.
    Listening to Hatch is like reading Stevo’s post on here.
    I couldn't agree more.
    You'll have to explain that one.
    "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
    pinno said:

    webboo said:

    pinno said:

    webboo said:

    Morning.
    Today will be lifting some weights and watching some people on bikes. I wonder if Carlton will express solidarity with Mr Lineker and refuse to commentate today.

    You are hoping. C'mon, do you really prefer Mr really really over the top Hatch?
    It was an attempt at a bit of humour, of course I prefer Carlton to Mr Pronunciation.
    Listening to Hatch is like reading Stevo’s post on here.
    I couldn't agree more.
    Ooh, is it have a pop at Stevo day? I’m in 👍
    Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,737
    seanoconn said:

    pinno said:

    webboo said:

    pinno said:

    webboo said:

    Morning.
    Today will be lifting some weights and watching some people on bikes. I wonder if Carlton will express solidarity with Mr Lineker and refuse to commentate today.

    You are hoping. C'mon, do you really prefer Mr really really over the top Hatch?
    It was an attempt at a bit of humour, of course I prefer Carlton to Mr Pronunciation.
    Listening to Hatch is like reading Stevo’s post on here.
    I couldn't agree more.
    Ooh, is it have a pop at Stevo day? I’m in 👍
    If they are I hadn't noticed as I don't know what the **** webbo is on about :smile:
    "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:

    Morning you merry icicles.
    Running because elf and safety have cancelled today's planned Gravel X. So OH has hijacked me to accompany her at crufts, not looking forward to it. Hopefully ride later or tomorrow. Enjoy the wkend All.

    I'd actually quite like to go to Crufts, just to see what it's really like. My two might be in with a shout of winning the 'best daft cross breed' category :)
    Well that got my step count up. Huge amount of stands and judging rings. I did enjoy bits but wasn't prepared to be battered about as much. Some silly moo actually barged through the crowds in Chelsea tractor mobility scooter, just managed to retract toes from end of trainers as she ran over them. OH happy as we watched the staffy classes and we decided not to show ours 🤣. Certainly more going for it than the bike show.

    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,649
    edited 11 March
    Stevo_666 said:

    pinno said:

    webboo said:

    pinno said:

    webboo said:

    Morning.
    Today will be lifting some weights and watching some people on bikes. I wonder if Carlton will express solidarity with Mr Lineker and refuse to commentate today.

    You are hoping. C'mon, do you really prefer Mr really really over the top Hatch?
    It was an attempt at a bit of humour, of course I prefer Carlton to Mr Pronunciation.
    Listening to Hatch is like reading Stevo’s post on here.
    I couldn't agree more.
    You'll have to explain that one.
    Hatch grates.

    Anyhoo, as Tory party chairman in waiting, you've a lot to answer for before you even get the role.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,737
    johngti said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    Although instead we'll just take the hounds for a walk. Looks like the frost is disappearing. Then will try to squeeze in a bike ride before the rain comes back.

    Will watch MOTD tonight to see what their new format is like.

    Looks like it’ll be matches with no commentary or punditry! That’ll be fun.

    Some radio stations charge a fee for their premium channel which does away with the chit chat in between songs. We're getting it on MOTD for free :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
    pinno said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    pinno said:

    webboo said:

    pinno said:

    webboo said:

    Morning.
    Today will be lifting some weights and watching some people on bikes. I wonder if Carlton will express solidarity with Mr Lineker and refuse to commentate today.

    You are hoping. C'mon, do you really prefer Mr really really over the top Hatch?
    It was an attempt at a bit of humour, of course I prefer Carlton to Mr Pronunciation.
    Listening to Hatch is like reading Stevo’s post on here.
    I couldn't agree more.
    You'll have to explain that one.
    Hatch grates.

    Anyhoo, as Tory party chairman in waiting, you've a lot to answer for before you even get the role.
    I'd better post more when Webbo is around then o:)
    "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
    pinno said:



    ...Hatch grates....

    Disagree. Wittermouth gnarly Kirby is a sonic PITA and PITE. Rob Hatch's base accent is Lancastrian, get him native on The Cycling Podcast, he tries to get local language pronunciation correct. If he makes errors, he does accept and correct, unlike Wittermouth who needs someone hardcore enough as McEwen to keep him reined in. Kelly and Smith obvs get seriously pixxed off with him.
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,649
    Smith is monotone. Sometimes Smith nails it on the head but the rest if the time, he struggles to say interesting stuff to fill the time.
    Dan Lloyd as lead commentator is dull as ditch water.
    Blythe is good.
    Kelly is okay.
    I'll take Kirby's wittering over Hatch's wholly ludicrous over pronunciation of proper nouns and his "...we'll be remembering this in years to come [yeah, the stage where you really over did it]... this will go down in the history books...[yes, I will remember the stage. I won't remember who won but i'll remember this was the stage where you went silly]..."

    We can agree to disagree. :smile:
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • webboowebboo Posts: 5,247
    Stevo_666 said:

    pinno said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    pinno said:

    webboo said:

    pinno said:

    webboo said:

    Morning.
    Today will be lifting some weights and watching some people on bikes. I wonder if Carlton will express solidarity with Mr Lineker and refuse to commentate today.

    You are hoping. C'mon, do you really prefer Mr really really over the top Hatch?
    It was an attempt at a bit of humour, of course I prefer Carlton to Mr Pronunciation.
    Listening to Hatch is like reading Stevo’s post on here.
    I couldn't agree more.
    You'll have to explain that one.
    Hatch grates.

    Anyhoo, as Tory party chairman in waiting, you've a lot to answer for before you even get the role.
    I'd better post more when Webbo is around then o:)
    The Mrs Doyle of Bikeradar. “ I’ll go on, l’ll go on, I’ll go on, I’ll, go on, I’ll go on, I’ll go on
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,737
    webboo said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    pinno said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    pinno said:

    webboo said:

    pinno said:

    webboo said:

    Morning.
    Today will be lifting some weights and watching some people on bikes. I wonder if Carlton will express solidarity with Mr Lineker and refuse to commentate today.

    You are hoping. C'mon, do you really prefer Mr really really over the top Hatch?
    It was an attempt at a bit of humour, of course I prefer Carlton to Mr Pronunciation.
    Listening to Hatch is like reading Stevo’s post on here.
    I couldn't agree more.
    You'll have to explain that one.
    Hatch grates.

    Anyhoo, as Tory party chairman in waiting, you've a lot to answer for before you even get the role.
    I'd better post more when Webbo is around then o:)
    The Mrs Doyle of Bikeradar. “ I’ll go on, l’ll go on, I’ll go on, I’ll, go on, I’ll go on, I’ll go on
    Don't read my posts them if they bother you. Dead easy.
    "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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