My Mum lives in Rawtenstall and it’s about 10 years since I’ve riden in Rossendale (and so have lost touch with anyone who may still ride in the area), however I fancy riding Lee Quarry next time I’m up there. Will I need to find someone to show me around or is it all pretty obvious for a couple of hours of play time? Thanks.

druidh, I’m now confused and don’t know…. think I’ll get another beer

I happened to like the local councillor bit most of all.
I reckon I could have Davie boys seat no problem.

Promise to build somewhere fun for me to ride my bike and I’ll vote for you!!

I found that the best way to get over shyness is to stop giving a flying fridge what other people think of you :roll:

There’s loads of choice for the Barcelona trip, but I don’t know what I need to look out for / avoid. For the Morzine trip I’ve seen Snowcard mentioned, but what are the alternatives?

Thanks.

Vs Donkey Kong?

To me there are two questions here:

1) is a degree worth it?

and

2) is Uni worth it?

In my experience the degree isn’t worth it, however the experience of University (leaving home at 18 with the security of being surrounded by hundreds of others in the same boat etc) was well and truly worth it ;)

I can see a tree outside my window :)

Skoolshoes you beat me to it :(

Thanks davidtaylforth, that looks like a great deal, but I think I’m a little over the Max Paddler Weight :(

dooosuk, were you in a standard room, or did you book one of the better rates to get the fantastic view?

can I suggest the best way to get started is to go along to your local club and get some instruction?

Yes you can, I think that’s my next step. I’ve also looked at hiring canoes, but the cost is stupid!

Thanks.

Thanks guys, I’ve had a look about and have seen a few sit-on-top Kayaks, which seem to be a good all-round starter, which I can also take to the beach for a bit of fun. Am I right in thinking this?

This site[/url] is usually pretty good. It’s got loads of funny pics (and some not so funny) and is updated fairly regularly.

Where are my chuffin’ Custard Creams?! :wink:

wonders if has time to nip out for biscuits

If you do can I have a Custard Cream please?

Ooh that’s pretty personal.. near my work in Didcot.

Sorry about that, but the reason I ask is that I’ve used a couple of gyms in Witney and there is a noticeable lack of the type of guys you’re talking about (which in my opinion is great as it gives a much more laid back atmosphere).

TSY, out of interest which Gym do you go to?

I can’t be bothered to read all of that ^^ so someone may alread have said this, but TJ seems to have forgotten about the oil and gas in the southern North sea (off the coast of England)! :lol:

Thanks guys, where’s the best place to try some as none of my LBS’s stock any and it’ll be a specific trip (from Oxfordshire)?

I’ve been looking at this:

or this:

but can only guess at the pros and cons of each, any help will be greatly appreciated.

probably best not to do too much family research

That’s not too bad as my Grandfather died young, but as a result of poor treatment and lung problems from being a POW in WW2 and my GreatGrandfather died in WW1 and my Mum’s side isn’t too bad as my Grandad was 84.

Like moving from Germany to France? Norway to Sweden?

That’s possible because they are all part of the EU, if England and Scotland were to split would they both automativally remain in the EU or would they need to re-apply?

Edit: I appreciate that Norway are not a EU member state, but have an agreement in place (I think) which would obviously take some time to set-up.

He’s as English as a Sunday roast with Yorkshire puddings and English mustard, Sat in the Red Lion drinking Bitter He’s like one of dem self-hating jews innit?

I’m not sure what that means, but you’ve still not answered the question.

Surely having a United Kingdom means that we have totally open borders and so can move freely to whatever area we deem to be best. If we were separate countries this could be harder.

Just out of intrest, what’s so bad about being British anyway?

You keep looking for people not wearing a helmet and I’ll keep looking for stuff like this:

There is clear legal precedent for dividing up offshore assets and when North sea oli was first being explored it was divided into Scottish and English zones as Scotland has a differnt legal system

I’m not asking about the off shore assets, but the short section of pipe between the sea and the land which is on land leased from the Crown Estate.

As ditch_jockey says the Queen would probably just play ball (if Charlie doesn’t do her in first!), but it could still go either way!

The Crown Estate owns Britain’s entire inter-tidal zone, therefore if England and Scotland were to split the Queen still has full control of all of the oil and gas coming ashore. As the Crown Estate is separate to both England and Scotland (but pays into the treasury) what happens there?

JEngledow. I wasn’t feeling bad… should I?

I don’t know, which is why I feel a bit bad 8O

Edit: I think feeling bad / guilt is my default setting!

Am I the only-one who feels slightly bad that they don’t really give a toss?

Decide what you want and then scour the web for the best price, service etc.

Assault a politician and/or lunge wildly at a member of the royal family!

Get your tits on the big screen at a festival :lol:

Is the Dungeon still there?

Edit: mogrim beat me to it :roll:

Sunday: CwmCarn uplift WOOOOHOOOO!!

This is very bizarre, I’ve never met Alfabus, but I’m still sat here thinking to myself ‘I hope he gets the offer accepted’ :?