Never had any problems after a flu jab. However, after moving and not actually registering with a doctor for the last 3 years, I had flu last winter – must do something about it this year 😳

One of my favourite lazy dinners is grapes, cheese and Pringles 🙂

I’ve used it lots too – and they’ve often checked on t’internet while I’ve been in the shop when I couldn’t remember the actual price on a website.

Makes me wonder – do people in other (non-English speaking) countries make similar mistakes with their written language?

does this mean you wont post *that* picture of you in your helikopter pants for me to dribble over ever again then Elf

Why do I feel I’ve missed something?

People who write ‘should of’ instead of ‘should have’.
Apostrophes in the wrong places or missing.
I could keep going, but I think you get the idea.

Pedant? Moi? Hell, yes!

Bugger! I’ve just realised that I’m stoney broke so really can’t go out. 🙁
So no need to be scared off, chaps 🙂

The Southern Yeti – Member

I don’t believe there’s any one man on earth who could fulfill those requirements!

Sexist BAN HER!
You may be right, I should have said “in my experience” 🙂

Hmmm, I may have lived in Manc for nearly 4 years, but I never go out so haven’t even heard of most of the places mentioned. Are girls (or even grumpy old women 😳 ) allowed to come out to play too?

I don’t believe there’s any one man on earth who could fulfill those requirements!

Country lane pootling with pub stops for me – cider is a re-hydration drink?
I definitely wouldn’t consider joining a club, I can’t imagine anything less fun than riding with lots of people and not being able to stop and admire the views.
I have been leading social rides in Merseyside over the last few weeks – average speed of around 9mph – very sociable, lots of chatting and greatly enjoyed by all 🙂
Oh, and my average speed pedalling around Manc for work is around 11 – 12mph 😀

We use Zoom bikes at work – seem pretty small, but not sure of actual size.

Cheers , CaptainF, will try them.

Again – my Mum’s old Kenwood chef – must be 40 years old!!! Only problem is the liquidiser base has broken – wonder where/if I can get it repaired?

I just get the RAC out to replace mine – saves me the hassle and get a 3 (?) year warranty.

I find a sharp tap on a vehicle passing too closely scares the crap out of the driver 😀
If I get the opportunity I then point out they scared me to death – takes the wind out of their sails 🙂

scruff – I WANT ONE! What make is that?

Is this not the right place to mention I’ve had 3 French Fancies and a bottle of pear cider for tea? Mind you, I have lost a stone and a half so far this year 🙂

Thanks 😀

project – Member

Theres 2 men who cycle round here while dressed as ladies
Did we really need to know what you do in your spare time? 😉

£40? And you expect it to last as long as 6 months?

It would appear I’m neither your typical woman driver or cyclist then!

That’s really weird that I find it to be the other way round! Not disbelieving you at all, but drivers up here seem much more wary of women cyclists.

I’ve no idea who was to blame in this incident but by taking everyone, sticking them on a bike when they’re at school and making them understand hwo to deal with hazards on a bike and understand what it’s like to be a cyclist will guaranteed save lives.

Obviously there’s a recession on so thst’s not important
I think you’ll find all Local Authorities do offer Bikeability training in schools.
Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Warrington (and no doubt other areas) also offer FREE adult cycle training too.

Not just driver awareness training, but also cyclist training would be a good thing – it never ceases to amaze me how dangerously some people cycle on roads!
I love the way some lycra-clad cyclists say no to hi-vis, cos it would make them look a numpty! 😕
And for the record, I feel naked without a hi-vis/reflective.

Congrats!
(sits on lonely sofa now feeling even more miserable and lonely) 😥

What? The clocks go back again? I’m sure they did that last year too 😕

Taught two delightful children to ride bikes – and I got paid to do it 😀

Those vegetable crisps are really tasty 😀

Saw someone doing that last night on the M56 where it joins the A5103 into Manc – he had a very, very near miss too!

Chest infection for 7 weeks? Not nice, loads of sympathy from me 🙂
Hope you’re better soon – and back out on your bike!

Anything Salomon 😀

The only trains I’ve had problems with are Virgin – avoid ’em if you have a bike! And a second for rolling clothes. Ain’t Ortlieb “buckets” great?
Oh, and use the lifts at the stations – if they have them of course – I’ve had to carry a fully loaded touring bike up and down station steps a few times!

Supermarkets? I remember we’d walk to the local grocers where my mum would leave her shopping list and then we’d pick it all up later.
I used to hate going to the butchers though – he always called me “snowball”, due to my white furry coat.

I have a men’s Sonoma on my singlespeed town bike and it’s fine. But the road bike and mtb both have Spesh BG Jetts – love ’em. Saddles are so difficult, you don’t really know what they’re gonna be like til you’ve ridden then about 10 miles. Can you borrow one off anyone to try?

The Southern Yeti – Member

Tom – just completely cocked up a gap drop and caught my knee just above the pad on the end of the ladder.

Darcy – There are more pictures, with extra buttock in them, if you’re interested?
I may be interested in those pics too 😀

So hard to pick a favourite Stones track, can depend what mood I’m in – think I love ’em all.

project – Member

About 18 of us various ages from 30 to about very old, rode one of their organised rides at the weekend, excelent organisation and well led, oh and its FREE.
That wasn’t Bikeability, that was our company with a slightly similar name 😀 And we have another couple of cracking routes coming up after being out on a recce today!

And as for the OP, if a child isn’t able to ride one handed and signal, then it isn’t safe to take them out on the roads. We don’t do any stuff like “high five”, we actually test them on signalling. It is really difficult to continue including a child who isn’t able to do this, as the instructor will probably have another five children who can, and need to be able to continue with their training. We usually spend an extra 15 minutes or so, working on signalling with “wobbly” children, and that’s often all it takes to get them doing it ok.

The last one I used was Getlenses. Very cheap for my Purevision.

Rosie is now sporting drop bars and purple brake cables.