I couldn’t help but laugh at the journalists asking questions at wee Nic’s lockdown presentation last night. Most of the questions about the easing of restrictions can be summarized thus:

“so eh, wee Nic – wi these changed rules does it mean wi can get pished ootside, sunbathe and hae a shag again coz its gonnae be pure taps aff this weekend and mah burd/ fella lives in a different street. Ken eh? It’s shan if ye cannae huv a shag and a shandy when it’s bilin”.

In addition to my last post I’m going to add John Martyn because someone has too.

Eddie Hazel, J Mascis, Johnny Marr.

Neat bleach ftw

A mate of mine is a bit of an ace tailor in his spare time. He’s made us all masks.

Thanks guys.

Thanks guys. Starting Casey Brown now. 👌

I’m with Boardinbob on the light weight backpacking sack from Decathlon. They have a high bang to buck ratio.

I know people who are addicted to self help books but who only read the first few chapters before moving on to the next one. That means they only ever get confirmation they are suffering but never find a solution. I sometimes suspect they like having a ‘diagnosis’.

The dude who’s going to treat us to a 35ft unicycle display with flames BGT surely has a shout.

Opinel do some great kitchen knives, I’ve got a 4 piece ce set of small knives.

I reckon the big difference will be in the operating system.

Madonna at Murrayfield. . What a horrible gig, I only went when my wife’s pal bailed after car broke. A thoroughly listless performance preceeded by a beardy guy trying to snog me when we were waiting to get in. Worst of all, the warm up act was avicii.

received so far – pedals, seat and grips/ jump leads.

Waiting on – a clash T-shirt, some asbestos encapsulation paint, books for some online training I’m starting next week.

When is the next print issue out? Will I get the current one soon?

Look mum! no Ads!

Hi, I’ve just subscribed too. 🙂

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Port Edgar, South Queensferry.

https://www.bosuns.co.uk

Has anyone seen an interview with or talked to anyone that’s had it?

Expect all cupboard to be stuffed full of junk they usually have lying around but have flung in a box to make the place look presentable.

I think I’ll get the Orange Speedwork you all advised me to buy. I’ll be going so fast the virus won’t catch me.

The new speedwork is £1090 and its stunning. Would easily be the best specced bike I ever had.

Sexy bike

Orange Speedwork. Oh Lawd. I hope the money comes in as expected.

So I’m not the only one.

I’d build one but I’m only going to have the space for such things when I move to a new house in two weeks, no space means no tools or spare sparts. Equity release means new bike though with long term financial savings on the commute.

Thanks for all the input. I’ve narrowed down to Sonder Camino, CDF or Orange Superfly. A very helpful thread this has been.

(anything called Superfly needs consideration)

I just like flat bars. Flat pedals too. I had a racer when I was a kid and never liked the drop position.

I avoid roads as much as possible but most of the 10 mile commute is on very high quality cycle path with just a mile or two of track.

So far I’m liking the CDF and Sirrus.

Call em what you want chaps, bring me your recommends.

They look good.

Croix de Fer seems obvious.

Anyone tried a Saracen Levarg?

Specifically a flatbar gravel bike, I’ve seen a few described as such. Sonder have one which is very tempting but purchasing one seems a pain, they’re waiting on parts etc.

BEATS

BEATS – A highly recommended movie for Rave nostalgia

Sign up to a procurement contract website. In Scotland the go to site Procurement Contracts Scotland.

If you use it well, and make sure your profile is fully specced out firms looking for suncontractors for big procurement bids will be able to find you.

Get someone near his age with experience to show him how to play.

Methil, Shotts, port Glasgow, Peterhead or Eyemouth.

Spotify.

Spotify: 43
Apple: 11
Google: 2
Deezer: 1
Tidal: 1

The algorithms seem to actually understand my taste in music.

There’s a fantastic video of Fugazi doing Waiting Room live in the 90s. That gig.

Sure, I’ll call it the steed instead.

A second shout for Linlithgow from me.

PPS: I’ll be keeping the Shred for bouncy playful riding.

PS: Looked at a Genesis Croix de Fer flatbar but at 6’6″ I think I’m to tall for them.

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