[Closed] Does this place seem a little down??

It's just you 😉

I know what you mean. Seems that almost every thread is someone having a rant at, or complaining about something or someone, be it over politics, other road users or whatever.

I blame the Tories

i blame santa

I know what you mean. Seems that almost every[s]thread is some[/s]one is having a rant at, or complaining about something or someone, be it over politics, other road users or whatever.

Like in the "real world" then.

Not in mine

Maybe you boys just aren't getting out enough!

I've genuinely not been happy since the new government came in.

jonzo..........maybe your right
jonzo..........maybe there is a reason

on another note, even fred, teej and ernie dont make me laugh at present.

I'm happy Ton 🙂

Well, in that case, here's something positive... 🙂

This year has been amazing. I started with great trepidation, what with some huge life changes, and was not sure how people might take the 'new me' but I've managed to... get out and ride, survive at work, meet new friends, recover (mostly) from injury, bring most of my old friends into my new life, get back with my parents, begin to really shine at work, become comfortable within myself, get out to the Alps with FlowMTB who were just as amazing and friendly as the other girls I met there, finish my 'perfect bike', ride more and finally I have learned to love myself. (no, not like that!!!)

Sorry that is a bit random but I'm happy with it!! 🙂

Oh - one thing I do need to do still - I fancy changing my userid on here but don't know how???

Rachel

"[i]Maybe you boys just aren't getting [s]out[/s] enough![/i]"

Fixed! 🙂

steviedog - Member
Maybe you boys just aren't getting [s]out enough[/s] any!

Really fixed!

amen............... 8)

I've genuinely not been happy

fixed that for you ya miserable bugger!

I'm very happy thanks Ton, even tried to inject a little levity with a mild powerband spoof.

I think it's the whole P.C. non sweary stuff, it's a bit too 1984 thought control

ton you need to dish out some truth to the folk causing this malaise.

al..........i can't.......
i feel like a empty nut kernal of my former self.... 😥

❓

kernal of my former self

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you now look this? bloomin heck, that's serious 😯

😆

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Come on Ton; what you need to do is living things up a bit with a nice thread where you say something contentious and then pretend to be hurt when people accuse you of being a bigot! 😀

Then, you can act all innocent and insist you're really just a big softy at heart. That way, you get to have fun trolling, and some attention, and we can all have a good laugh at the jolly jape.

😉

Ton what you need is the new tazzycorporation PowerBland it'll sort you out in no time

taz, you got em in xxl ❓

Given the bad press on the powerbands I've decided that the hologram is clearly the bit which is putting people of so I'm going to market the new and improved version

Ladies and gentlemen I present to you

THE POWERBLAND

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it's beige appearance is specifically attuned to the colour of an austin allegro for power and performance. In addition the amazing powerbland will make you crave a nice cup of tea and enhance your pulling power with ladies of a certain age due to the tartan rug corona that will form about you the longer you wear it.

as worn by such celebrities as

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I'll be rich beyond my wildest dreams

mwahahahahahahahahaha

Ton I'm sure I can get one to fit you. £50.00 seem fair?

paypal sent........ 😀

you haven't been reading my threads then have you mr grumpywumps!

as much as i see the miserable stuff... there's quite a few people:

(off the top of my head)
charliemungus
barnsleymitch
pook
TSY
torminalis
elfin (on a good day)
tazzy
muppetwrangler

and many more, who seem to be injecting humour into as many threads as possible 🙂

i only realised this when under the wise advise of mr yeti i decided to click on "chat forum" instead of "oveview" and started ignoring the bike side of it

I think it's the whole P.C. non sweary stuff, it's a bit too 1984 thought control

More a reflection on your own personal limitations than those of the forum.

I need to ask a bike related question today... really don't like it
<<over there.

Does anyone mind if I just the same question on threads over here??

Well, who cares...

OT - Anyone know anything about Genesis road and cyclocross bikes? There's a bike shop doing extended finance on them for December which if they're good makes a lot of sense... anyone?

the steel roadbikes look fantastic.
a bit retro, but not too much.

My thoughts exactly ton. Thank you.

I've never bought a road bike before, so I need to find out about sizing.

Which thread for asking about road bike sizing on?

tazzy's powerbland one........ 😀

All in all, and bearing in mind the year I've had (won't go into it here, but believe me when I say I made an almighty 'male hen' up of mine and others lives) I'm now starting to start again, so yes I'm feeling positive again for the first time in a long time, that said I don't think I bought any of my negativity onto here, quite the reverse in fact, I found reading the threads on here (not actually posting on them) amusing and some over the last few months have genuinely made me smile. So can I take this opportunity just to say a heartfelt "Thanks All" and hopefully I'll get to meet and ride with some more of you in the future, as the ones I have met so far have been a good bunch.*

*apart from tazzy who used his PowerBland to steal from me my God like riding ability and harness it for himself!!

A great year but November really is a git of all months.

It's dark all the time, everyone gets ill, Spring is miles away, it's not Christmas yet.

i think stw towers need to find a way of incorporating a daylight bulb into the corner of their webpages to cheer everyone up 😛

GOOD THINGS ARE HAPPENING:

I'm having my first child in March. It's going to be a boy and I've bought it a fleece robot, rather than a teddy bear (I like robots).

My back is better and I did quite well in the cyclocross on Sunday.

I like my job and have been informed that it's unlikely the government will sack me.

It's December next week. This means it's nearly Christmas. I noticed a package recently delivered to my wife had a Morvelo stamp on it. This means I'll get a present I like.

I'm moving closer to the beach on Saturday. Pre-work surfs will be much easier from then-on.

It's November. Yes, it's dark and cold. How much fun is night-riding though? Took my mate on his first night session recently and his grin was infectious.

😀

I think it's because you have been on here to long. I have used the forum since 2007 nearly every topic is the same, you have read it all. Even if I use the forum for 1 hour a day it is reasonably boring. Plus any good topic seems to last around 10 replies until the same old names turn it into an argument.

Go buy yourself a new bike that'll cheer you up.

I'm pretty happy right now. Got amazing partner who I luv. Course work and college life going well. Even housemates are mostly a good laugh and loads of mates. Wish I had more money (don't we all) I wish partners mum would give the bitching a rest.

On the whole can't complain

Plus any good topic seems to last around 10 replies until the same old names turn it into an argument.

No they don't 😡

Anyone know anything about Genesis road and cyclocross bikes

Not a bloody thing but I am seriously considering buying one of those Genesis Day-one Alfine jobs and using for my not inconsiderable commute. Looks gorgeous and I suspect it will be as quick as hell.

Vroooommmmm (just to avoid sounding downbeat you understand)

I agree, your both write

Ladies and gentlemen I present to you

THE POWERBLAND

i have found that the red rubber bands droped by postmen work as good (if not better) than powerbands. Sort of Kabbalah powerbands.

I think the forum may be borked. oooh, no its not. Ignore.

Ive had a great year, but if I mention it then the grumpy lefties think I'm gloating and supressing the proles.

Im off for lunch with Lord Young.

November has been alright for me...

Finally fitted coil 454 U-Turn Pikes to my HT, it's better than ever.

Surfing the (not all that bad, honest) artificial surf reef in Boscombe a fair bit.

Have passed the point where running was hurting, after a long period of laziness.

Have been to watch Les Savy Fav, The Wedding Present and Atari Teenage Riot and will be going to see Leftfield on Friday.

Potential new relationship with my sixth form college crush coming along nicely.

If I can quit smoking and secure a decent new house share, that'll be the icing on the cake.

I kissed a real life actual girl last night, and I liked it.