friday determining the fast neutron multiplication parameter

'ning

cold, so cold

coffee wfh stroll wfh laze

my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny

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  • Webboo2
    Webboo2 Posts: 998

    Morning

    Early start to get everything packed for removal guys, it’s all decisions, decisions what to pack and what we might need in the next few weeks.

  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,814

    Morning folks,

    Last day in Frankfurt, very much looking forward to getting home. Weather has been shit here too, been inside the show most of the time so that's largely irrelevant.

    Good luck with the packing and moving Webboo.

  • Wheelspinner
    Wheelspinner Posts: 6,694

    I have a recurring nightmare about moving house again. So. Much. Stuff. 😬🫣

    Nice spring day yesterday. Today now chilly with snow forecast for tomorrow. Typical. Need to resume the battle with old clothesline, which is stuck in the mount. Wth my luck and knowing the b@st@rd who built this place, it is probably set in with some sort of adhesive. Have lost count of the number of times I’ve metaphorically danced a jig on his grave shouting “good riddance you shoddy tradesman..”

    Open One+ BMC TE29 Seven 622SL On One Scandal Cervelo RS
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,317

    Start with the basics: Toothbrush and a change of underwear.

    If you were SG: Hawaiian shirts, 10 pineapples, crate of bubbly, toothbrush and a change of underwear.

    If you were Beans: 3 mice, 2 Blue Tits, 4 short hair voles and a newspaper.

    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,317

    Wotcha!

    Holy bejesus it's nippy oot there.

    Glasgow bound this morning with a flywheel. Will meet up with some other 944 owner and chew the fat. Should be fun.

    Laters

    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • photonic69
    photonic69 Posts: 2,797

    Morning all.

    Not been posting for a while. Some might recall I had a colonoscopy about a month back where they found a lesion in my bowel. Turns out it is cancer. Now after having CT Scan, 2x MRI scans and a PET CT scan they have found cancer in my liver too. It's been a bit of a shock tbh. Head has been all over the place and been signed off work since initial biopsy results confirming the initial bowel cancer. So spent time going for a week holiday with the family which was lovely.

    Now got appointment with the Oncology Dept. on Wednesday to discuss treatment. Seems like intensive chemo and radio therapy to attack the liver issue then if that works then an op to remove part of bowel and a stoma fitted. This will be the best possible outcome. It's going to be a long tough fight.

    Don't think I'll be riding for a while which is a bummer.

    Hope y'all fit and healthy out there and remember if anything in your body doesn't feel right go to your doctor!!


    Sometimes. Maybe. Possibly.

  • sungod
    sungod Posts: 17,348


    has beans no catnip mice? i'm sure he would have his human pack these for him https://mollysmice.co.uk/

    no half measures, either go full expedition, or just take amex


    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • Webboo2
    Webboo2 Posts: 998

    That’s a bit shit 69. Best of luck with treatment and I hope you get sorted.

  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,398

    Morning Folks,

    Apple based recovery drinks after yesterdays ride were needed. Chilling (literally) in the cave and sliding towards the weekend.

    Saw this little critter on the cave door this morning, was wondering what species it is


    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,398

    Really sorry to hear that PN, hopefully they caught it early enough - but best of luck with the treatment and stick around here if you can, it can be therapeutic listening to others spout bollox.

    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • orraloon
    orraloon Posts: 13,227

    Best wishes PN69, hope things work out well for you.

  • orraloon
    orraloon Posts: 13,227

    That looks very like a European fan palm weevil.

    Sunshine is back (aurora visible overnight) so outdoors it is.

  • oxoman
    oxoman Posts: 416

    Morning all. Nice and sunny here all be it a tad chilly. That's crap news P69, hopefully they've caught it early enough. Goodluck with the treatment and keep in touch. Take care and look after yourself and family P69.

    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • sungod
    sungod Posts: 17,348

    sorry to hear this

    i hope the outcome is good, best wishes

    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,398

    Yeah right 😄 In which case it'll starve to death as it's a good 100m or so from its lunch...

    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,398

    Ta Vince - quick google says yes. I'll leave it alone then.

    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • Munsford0
    Munsford0 Posts: 678

    Talking of fancy caterpillars, happened upon a fat old elephant hawk moth caterpillar in the garden a couple of days ago. 'Twas on the path thrashing to and fro presumably to make it look scarier than the painted eyes already do. Wonder if a bird had dropped it? Popped it in the border next to some willow herb so it could snack or burrow depending on it's preference.

  • Munsford0
    Munsford0 Posts: 678

    @photonic69 ; sorry to hear your worrying news. Good luck with the radio / chemo / surgery!

  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,814

    Ah shit, that's not good to hear. Hope the treatment goes as well as these things possibly can. They are getting better at treating these things so try to stay positive and as Stevo says, chatting shit on here can help as you can vent to randoms on the internet.

  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,398

    Yep, also looks like they can cause a nasty rash if you touch them so am leaving it in peace. A bird will probably make a meal of it as it's pretty obvious, being the only thing on a white garage door.

    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,317
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • seanoconn
    seanoconn Posts: 11,671

    Very sorry to hear this photonic. Tough but you’re tougher, get stuck in and grind out the win. Thinking of you.

    Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי
  • photonic69
    photonic69 Posts: 2,797

    Thanks for all the messages of support. It really helps at times like these.

    I'm quite philsophical about things at the moment. I've had a great life and done wonderful things and have a wonderful family. Can't really ask for more and feel quite blessed. Obviously it would be nice to live longer if I can so that's my goal. Got some nice floaty Diazepam for the low moments but the family are keeping me positive and being supportive so can't ask for more.

    Ta muchly. Might have a beer tonight.


    Sometimes. Maybe. Possibly.

  • Eventually psyched myself up to get out for a ride, needed the arm warmers and gilet but enjoyed it once my legs warmed up!

  • oxoman
    oxoman Posts: 416

    Managed to catch up with my slow bro on his eshite. Sadly this time I was unable to push him to the point of a flat battery. Better luck next time. Glad to hear your staying strong P69

    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.