remember them all, but my hiking boot of choice for Universe was Nike Lava Dome hi tops….kool

I had mine sorted 3 months ago, private in Oz. It was iguinal (right side) and was a keyhole op. 1
1 night in hospital
Lots of pain killers and a pain killing shot in the night that was as good as anything from the raving days of glory!
5-6 days off work, no driving
then back to work and at least a month of taking things steady, no lifting kids of bikes etc
Back on bike after 2 months but it was cruising local streets and then some mild road work (20km commute to work)
After 3 months was surfing and full on mtb and decent road rides.

I may have been ultra cautious but after ACL ligament repairs a few years back, i know that things take a while to heal…..give it time and dont rush back to the bike. Holiday will be ok but only if you are planning to relax

techno DJ from Bristol. circa "the raving days of glory – early-mid 90's" 🙂 …..

The hutch with bear traps……pure awesomeness!!

just to add some variation, my local break is freshwater, Sydney (the next beach up from Manly). Last weekend was epic, 5/6ft and offshore for most of the day. I havent surfed for three months (hernia recovery) but went out for a paddle at Collaroy. Nice to get out and got a couple so happy enough. Massive storms have come through this week and evrything is windblown. Layne Beachly is a Freshwater local….awesome surfer and very short!

was at work today, no holiday in sydney and its really pissing it down!

how do i get rid of the partition – i hvae no room for itunes

beacuse you're worth it

have all the good coffee one could ever want in Oz….there is no room in the market for crap from starbucks thank god

too much, is never enough

paul daniels said…

had a hernia op last Thurs (1 weeks ago) and am in agony – having had a knee reconstruction several yrs ago, the hernia op has redefined pain barrier for me. No riding for a few weeks for me:-(

Alderley Edge (10 miles away from JB) go for a walk……is going for a walk too old fashioned??

very refreshing

as a student (20 yrs ago) i used to eat a sandwich on the way round tescos and ditch the packet on an quite aisle, i was skint and needed dinner

i have 'wallabees' for work – classic look and the crepe sole is v comfy

Ex-pat, my thoughts exactly. Moved from Bristol to Sydney 5 yrs ago with the wife. Have a 3 yr old now, sold house in Bristol and just about to put down deposit on a house 200m from Freshwater Beach. Its tough, being away from family, culturally oz is very different, it is impossible to know until you get here. Used to love MotD, forgotton all about it and follow NRL instead – Manly Sea Eagles. Never shown the slightest bit of interest in rugby league but it is massive in Sydney and i now find it quite entertaining. Any move, particularly far away will test your relationship…..be prepared for tough times but dont give up 😀

Inspiral Carpets ?? nice bowl mate

easygroove was my idol and in honour of the greatest DJ that ever lived in Ashley Down (Bristol), i thank him and take his name to the STW masses ….. rude bwoy!!

was on in Oz and then stopped half way through….annoying as i quite enjoyed it

http://www.royaloakbrewery.com/
Check out Royal Oak – some great pubs and microbreweries in the area (woodward Av around 11 Mile)

I've been 3 or 4 times and when you get to know youre way around its pretty cool. There is good riding in national parks but you will need a willing guide from a local bike shop – again try Royal Oak, there is a decent LBS and you might find someone who will show you trails, if it has warmed up enough when you go.

Thanks chase, the comment about the dump made me chuckle!

Giler – things going well, off road ride time less than id like but still get to road ride a fair bit with 40k commute (2way) a few times per week.
Seeing massive attack in a couple of weeks on Sydney Opera House steps, Sam got us on Delj's guest list – bristol connection in full effect aiiightt!
do you see the old crew much?

Was at Manly and Freshwater Beach in Sydney from about 9am-12pm and the at Curl Curl at about 230pm-330pm – nothing happended as far as i know. They mentioned there would be some strange currents but no 'wave'. Beaches were closed and quiet for asunday but still plenty of surfers out at North Curl Curl

Me on the right with friends in the lakes.

quite literally!

37.5 yrs, Urban Planner – Sydney. any other vital stats req'd?!

bladder in freezer +1, good storage place and no nasties fester in the freezer

sidis tend to come up narrow. i have had bullets, and now dragons, both excellent, try b4 u buy

another vote for condor "accacio"

I stopped my NI payments about 3 weeks ago, live overseas now and probably wont see a penny of it when i do retire. Can any of the last 15 years NI payments be retrieved/tranferred?

A 1992 Wicked Fat chance
Wicked Fat Chance

Not too far away…..sydney, oz !

Subaru Outback 2.5L

grips look funky

Oh … budget 200-400 coins of the realm

pads are for jaylords

lol at bigdummy! a job, wife and kids = less time for hobbies, i do my best to get out on the mtb every couple of weeks, ride a roadie to work (40kms each day) and get a cheeky surf on sat or sun. I dont do too bad as far as hobbies go but am often in trouble!

agricultural – is ok in OZ, the roads suck and outside of Sydney, in the country, tarmac is a luxury

skillz = rob ridge

I lived in St Weirdburgs, St Pauls and Montpelier for 15yrs and never had a problem w my various MTB’s and BMX stored in sheds. Moved to Sydney 3 years ago, miss the trails but not the pikies, seems like they are still causing much annoyance.

Cheers Giler, The media here are a little more optimistic and recession has not bitten that hard, mining, property and finance have taken hits but not like in the UK.

Will keep renting it out but just wanted to get shut of ther bloody thing!!