It’s the penguins’ fault – clearly not ‘fox people’

Seems you have a strong suspicion he was about to ‘attack’ his daughter.

I reckon that makes it time to make a call

flashinthepan  » I made no mention of being offended by it.
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And yes, a little bit ‘entitled’ by the guy.

Well now I’m properly confused – you’re not at all bothered by it, but you think it was entitled. Can I just check – what other things do people do which you’re not at all bothered by which you think makes them entitled? Just want to make sure I don’t do anything which offends bothers you think is entitled.

Not unreasonable for him to understand that some people present may have been offended

Ah, so it’s offence by proxy? That explains everything.

You seem ‘hard of thinking’ so I’ll try my best to explain.

Yes there are other things which are not ‘inherently offensive’ but that can cause offence or irritation in the wrong context. For example I enjoy music of many types and am absolutely not offended by it. However somebody playing music loudly from their car stereo in a car park is offensive as it is them ‘inflicting’ their ‘wants’ on the many whether they want it or not. It’s selfish, inconsiderate, impolite and well, behaving like a dick.

Offence by proxy? Well, as I’ve said I’m not offended by the nudity. However there may well have been others there who were or would have been if they’d seen it. I’d call that, at best, impolite from the guy as his actions had the potential to make somebody else uncomfortable in a public space. A potential that he should have reasonably been able to recognize. So although I’m not offended by his nudity, his thoughtless actions do irritate me

OP here

Seems a few of you jumping to conclusions. I made no mention of being offended by it. I just thought it was a little unusual.

And yes, a little bit ‘entitled’ by the guy. Not unreasonable for him to understand that some people present may have been offended and there are facilities (shower rooms and toilets) 50 metres away (or he could have used his car).

Think he was Welsh!

Mis-paired socks

Another vote for Lavazza Red

Does the job for me

All the time. It’s what I do best.

In fact, think I might do as binners and go right now. See if I can catch the sunset from the top of the Chilterns.

New drivetrain or medieval learning?
New drivetrain or medieval learning?

(Mulls over for a few seconds)

Hell, I’m coming, don’t disappoint!

The Duke of Kent
Martin Clunes (BTW he’s huge)
Jim Bowen (I introduced him on stage once!)
Will Carling, briefly at University
Sir Viv Richards
Had a brief chat with Heston Blumin’ heck in a wine shop in Marlow
Andy Ripley (Rugby player / Superstar) stood on my toe whilst I was getting his autograph (I was about 10)

Gotta agree with SaxonRider. The stretch from Dolgellau to Machynlleth and onwards to Aber is not to be missed. It’s absolutely stunning.

Take a waterproof and embrace the wet!

Envious, moi?

Certainly it’s dry up near Stokenchurch

@ theotherjonv

When were you at Durham?

I was there ’88 – ’91 but have no memory of a Volume Records

Spiller Records, Cardiff

Followed by chips from Caroline street

Yep, can’t look past Shimano.

Deore / SLX / XT depending on budget

Not quite sure of your question Zippy

However, I believe most SS hubs are ‘generic’ rebranded Novatec, whilst the rims are made by Alex. All perfectly serviceable.

From what I’ve heard SS wheel builds can be, shall we say, variable and may need a bit of fettling.

My son has the Nukeproof Horizon plastics on his Mega. So far they’ve stood up very well to typical teenage abuse.

Being yellow ‘all the way through’ also means that even when a bit bashed up they look better than painted / anodized metal pedals. Not exactly important but a nice side benefit

I may also go for a pair of those cheapies listed by Stuey. Can hardly go wrong for £14

OP here.

Many thanks all

We shall be there Saturday and do the Verderers, then the Freeminers.

Hopefully not too much rain between now and then

Title suggested thread about Louise

Thanks russyh.

That’s sealed it, will be there Sat a.m.

I assume it’s all bone dry there at the mo?

I think I’ve camped more or less in the spot molgrips suggests (about 25 years ago!)

TBH, you’ll get away with camping pretty much anywhere in the Beacons provided you’re out of sight from the road.

jekkyl – Member 
I like to take a couple of pies and 4 stellas, you never know when you might need them.

jekkyl has it, though the execution could be improved :wink: .

Stella? Surely something ‘craft’ made by elven virgins under a full moon

Surely n+1 doesn’t apply if you have to sell 2 to get 1?

I got a fiver in a pack (ready salted) from the work vending machine.

Tasted better knowing they cost -£4.40

Internal routing? Men!

I spent over an hour routing my lads Orange Five and then had to bleed the rear brake

Though at least I can hear him on his bike from about half a mile away

The Matrix,

The Matrix Revolutions

I did a similar job last year. Mahoooosive front hedge (might be stretching the term as it implies some level of order) cut down. Prepare for a miserable weekend or two. Don’t underestimate chopping it all up to take it away.

Note: the same tree looks much larger laying down on the ground than when in the ground vertical

I used a mixture of bow saw, axe, panel saw, heavy loppers and a heavy dose of bad temper.

Did I say, prepare for a miserable time? I’d get someone in next time

Why you asking here?

HebTroCo for some cords

I’m all for it but why your own back garden. Surely you can find a poorer neighbour whose garden would suit?

Little sweetener in a brown envelope should cover it

My money is on the hanger

Join a (cycling) club?

A bit of banter and competition can help. You’re also less likely to fall back on an excuse if you committed to riding to others.

mrmo – that sucks, sorry to hear of it

FWIW you are currently crossing a line by not given any context.
This is the sort of in-crowd circle jerk nonsense this place has such a bad reputation for.

Can’t see this ending well

The deleted one.

That’s disappointing :cry:

At least tell us which thread

I bought one as a frameset in 2007, built up pretty lightweight, rode it for years.

Superb bike, just wants to be flat out.

I still have it – though rarely ride it now as at 47 I prefer something a little less ‘energetic’ and, truth be told, the 2007 version is a bit steep at the front. It’s still great for bombing up and down the Ridgeway though

I’ll not get rid of it

Maybe some of us could come at it from a different perspective?

Taking people Borrowing property away if it’s deemed you shouldn’t have it it could really help somebody in desperate times through no fault of their own

We have gravel. maybe just a little bigger than 20mm.

It does migrate

It does break up and pack down.

You may well get some weeds

Overall? Worth paying for block paving IMO

RIP

83 isn’t a bad run mind.

It’s fine to laugh it off in the short term but ultimately you can’t let horrendously stupid ideas go unchecked or they fester and breed in the dark.

And that’s why we have eBikes