+1 for bodega

http://www.bodegabirmingham.co.uk/photos_57_3.html

Matt,

Just emailed you. http://www.elementbespokejewellery.com/

Dave

Where are you based? I can reccomend a really good place in Birmingham.

Dave

@edhornby Worsley is in Salford. Too far for the op, but not to shabby.

As badlarma there are some good places in Eccles.

I’d look at the city centre /Quays / northern quarter flat option for 6 months.

Dave

+1 for the double tree, or try on the Quays.

Very nice indeed sir!

Are those Fox 140s? I was thinking of going for a Fox fork /Thompson headset combination.

I have a pair, quite wide fitting, but other than that OK. Not much else to compare as I’ve only had XC type spds before. I’m quite happy with them.

Nothing to hairy on either, plus there’s nearly always someone on the course. I tend to just ride the Monkey now, as currently the Dogs best bits are being seen too.

The natural Degla route sounds good. Bland, I sent you an email asking about your stunner.

Dave

dibboid – Can I take up your offer of the gpx file.

Try here. http://www.abbeywoodestate.co.uk/portfolio/123123/

Dave

Def ‘Meh’ so far..

Didn’t think it was available yet, or am I mistaken? I do like Get Lucky.

Edit. Got it.

I rode upper cliff and the previous hill tonight, they were fine* about from being dry and dusty.

* allowing for the usual braking bump hammering the trails get at this time of year.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-461357/Let-children-injure-says-ROSPA.html

@shindiggy – I’m in, just a couple of junctions up the M5 from me.

Dave

They can’t exclude duty of care, or liability to negligence in this manner.

The point i’d be more concerned about is that they think its a reasonable approach to try to exclude this, and/or are ignorant of their duties.

Insurance is another matter, they should have it. Its more how its structured, what type of org. they are, affiliated with a sport NGB etc.

You may want to point out *gently* that wording/approach is as useful as a chocolate fireguard.

Factor in buying a buoyancy aid for you and the kids.

Dave

Make sure you check out the survival pool, I think you can do a tour.

@Derek The war musuem is in Trafford, just across the water from Salford.

What new route?

Mid ride lunch stop in the NW Alps

Depends if you have a car, but Eyam YHA is quite nice.

About 10miles/20mins away by car, but is on t’other side of Hathersage.

Have you looked at the route DB on UKclimbing?

+1 for WD my book live. The apps for Android/Apple are really good, you can sync lots of data to you device easily.

I think it’s a great idea, and had a similar thought when reading The Chase Trails membership poster at Cannock t’other week.

Being transparent with monies, how they are handled ect does help with small donations. You might want to post something on your blog about that.

I’m in,even if I’m unlikely to ride there – just to see if it works.

The Mrs is a technician. The expense is mostly in the mark-up. The creation of the teeth is skilled work – with a lot of bodging* involved.

*Its a technical term apparently.

Thinking fast, thinking slow. I need a second pass to fully get my head around it. David Millars bio, great read, and the 39 steps -free on kindle.

I’m at the foot of of Mt. Waseley in the NWAlps. Lots of good routes around, often at Cannock in the Summer.

dave

+1 for UKRGB. Just don’t mention fishermen / access..

Coaching, try Ken Hughes / Stu Gibbon for NE coaching. I can put you in contact if needed, otherwise PYB or Glenmore Lodge. It might be worth just going to a local Watersports centre for a 1 and 2 star course, as you’ll be with a group at the same level and could develop a group of boaters from there.

https://en-gb.facebook.com/stu.gib.7

Dave

Did anyone see the group of blokes – about 20 of them – that looked like they were on day release?

We just bought this from JL at Christmas. Plasma, better value than many of the LCDs, and you get five years cover included. Bargin at £329.

http://www.johnlewis.com/231570054/Product.aspx?s_pccid=pc_rv_200_40000&

Manchester has two Hiltons, both are really quite nice.

Graham,

I have the same issue a Sony Ericsson Arc. Its to do with the older versions of Android and general bloatware. I periodically delete old photos, once they’ve been back up on-line and clear the cache.

As you wrote – You can delete all the updates on FB/Flash/Gmaps ect, but they still update in the background.

I haven’t found a permanent solution either, other than hacking into the phone and doing a forced updated to Ice Cream Sandwich. I didn’t fancy doing that.

Dave

Get some proper advice. Maybe get a copy of this: http://www.iod.com/Guidance/Publications/The-Directors-Handbook. (£)

Other links: http://www.icaew.com/en/library/subject-gateways/law/company-law/directors-duties

Zesty, all the way for me. It just rides better, but try both.

I’ve had the Spec and currently ride a Zesty.

I noticed the Klein and Orange. Very nice kit.

Superdale,

Depending on who is funding it, and how minded/good you are at wrote learning I’d consider going straight to diploma level. Especially if you have some background in OSH. If not then the gen or construction are a good foot in the door.

There is a lot of temp contract work, not sure how permanent construction is, but experience plus CMIOSH, and some business sense is the ticket to higher end salaries. Have a look at SHP jobs.

Wasn’t convinced about David Jason either. Daniel Craig for Carrot, Dougray Scott for Vimes?

Night Watch is on R4, starting tomorrow eve

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b010ns71

dave

CEN is the organisation that establishes common European standards – those marked as EN (in the main with a few variations).

It’s important not to mix up regulation/directives and standards – the latter being developed with/by industry to prove that a product is at a given level. Standards are not necessarily legally enforceable, although they’re referred to in court as common practice/compelling advice.

It works in the UK though industry professional bodies, with BSI offering the secretariat in the main for the working groups. See:

http://www.cen.eu/cen/Pages/FAQ.aspx

Northern Quarter for drinks on Saturday eve. Couple of quid in a taxi, bit of a faff to walk to if you don’t know the area.

Felicini on Oxford Rd does good Italian food.

Cask on Liverpool Road – proper ales, about 3 mins walk from the Hilton.

There’s a really good Tapas bar, about half way down Deansgate – can’t remember the name, good for a late lunch.

War museum north is different- good building, you could do this with a trip up the Ship Canal.. and combine this with a tour around Old Trafford!

Urbis would have been good for a few hours, but it’s shut currently. Trip on the Manchester eye…

2nd for Akbars / East is East for curry.

http://www.visitmanchester.com/#/home.aspx