So, em…..where dy’all live?

Their bikes are all too stickered up to make out any detail, but of the ones I have clocked they are mainly Specialized frames. I did see one on an older framed P7 once.
Have to say I agree with the concept of cops on bikes…even made me consider joining up!
For a few seconds.

Aw naw – dinnae be telling me the N8 is failing.
I just oredered one up from Vodafone as my upgrade. Delivery due tomorrow.
This technology nonsense is trying enough without having phone fails to worry about.
I hope Orange have misinformed.

I have two!
Keep a six year old one up at the holiday hoose, and got this year’s frame to swap my 5 components onto. Overbiked with the 5, but wished for capable and adaptable hardtail instead (plus, I was keen on the matt black frame).
Maybe a bit stuck on Orange, and when I learned of the Cotic price difference it was too late, but I didn’t care.
I got what I wanted and love what I have.

May you make the right decision.

Balderdash!

Max Q was a side-project of INXS’s Michael Hutchence in the early 1990’s, and HE was the lead singer.

Still, I’d like to be lying where that spacelady is lying, avec le reefer grand!

*shudders*

I used to work for Abbey Business Banking customer service, and didn’t get past my probationary period for the simple reason that I wasn’t meeting targets.
Targets?
Yes, so many calls per day.
The object of the calls was to deal with the customers’ issues so they could get them sorted out.
(this was around the time of the Santander takeover, btw)
Turns out I was spending too much time with the customer trying to get their issue resolved, so they could hang up happier than when they rang.
My management team were happier seeing a ‘calls taken per shift’ tally being met, regardless of whether the customer was left satisfied or not.
Hated that setup with a passion, and subsequently halted all dealings with the idiots.
I’d even sell my shares in them if I could find the certificate they are written on!

*shudders once again*

For a good bank, in my opinion, I’d suggest the Co-Operative. In the fifteen or so years I’v been there, I’ve never had a problem and the telephone banking is such a pleasure.
Even more branches now that they’ve merged with Brittania.

I once stumbled up to prince William in a basement bar in Edinburgh as he stood leaning against a wall. I shook his hand and told him not to be concerned about the press as they were all ****. He responded with “Thank you very much”!
I still wonder why I wasn’t wrestled to the ground by a security detail. I was too far gone to put up much of a fight.

In a place I used to work, I once had Dale Winton approach me with the line “Hi. I’m Dale.” Oh, what could’ve been…..
In the same place I did enquire of Ewan McGregor as to the colour of his light-sabre. He dingied that one.

An ex of mine once got chatted up by Ernie Els during a Scottish Open, but given her past form (which I learned of after we split) I can’t be certain that we haven’t ‘holed on the same green’.

Robbie Coltrane once turned to me in the Clydebank branch of Halfords to ask a question about some component for his son’s bike as we perused the same display. Can’t recall the item, but I was constructive in my response.

There are more, but isn’t this thread a bit more geared towards ‘six degrees of separation’ than plain name dropping?
Entertaining nonetheless.

Could it be connected to the body’s ‘fight or flight’ response?

I must admit that quite often after a gym session the results are similar to your scenario, so I’m wondering if there’s a redirection of blood to the areas of the body which require it most during exercise, thereby leaving non-vital organs for the chosen exertion starved of sustenance.

It is embarrassing though, eh?

In the summer months I’ll do it at home for free with a set of clippers. Not so confident about that now that I’m single, as before the Gf would tidy up the bits I couldn’t see.

When I grow a winter coat, I go to the same hairdresser I have visited for twelve years or more, and for five quid I get a cup of coffee, some good chat, a chance to air some woes, a smart do and, recently, my wee girl gets some French pleats too. Bargain. There’s always a tip though, and a bottle of booze at the chrimbo trim.

I’m all for the Chinese way.

And then some.

Although a Celtic fan, Druidh, that back page headline still cannae be bettered in my opinion.
However, I haven’t seen any of today’s papers yet, and was in that England place over the weekend, so missed Sunday’s too.
Anything you would recommend I should see?

changed so as not to spoil the fun.
Apologies offered.

Natalie Portman FTW, by the way, although that’s too refined a taste for the FHM lot…..probably.

The following day,

little black dress.

I really enjoyed that post, Druidh.
Thanks.

If it’s any consolation, I get that same feeling at the gym sometimes too.
A couple of minutes in to a warm-up and think “naaaah, fuk dis, no’ the night”, and wander off to get changed and head home.
I reckon that sometimes your body/mind tells you to take a wee break from the routine, although it does get harder to get into it again the longer the break goes on.
Although, in saying that, Roadie made a good guess (albeit a SWAG one). In my experience it does seem that that other issues can cloud the mind, which is ironic given that these activities can help in forgetting such stuff for a while.
If it’s any comfort, it’s not just you.

Epicyclo

which base do you speak of?

(sorry, but I haven’t been doing much STW of late, so missed your question)

If you’re thinking of the one on the Clyde, then four hours away.
If there are any up in the north – wait….the Gairloch base near Aultbea?
Bugger.
Two hours.

Fecked.

Thanks, wwaswas. That’s rather informative.

I don’t fancy any sort of connection to the ‘iLife’, so that’s out.

If the OS is as worthy of complaint as seems to be made, would/could a co. like Nokia introduce new s/ware to existing phones, or would it have to be rolled out on completely new models?

Might be worth waiting a while longer?

There’s not much one can say that hasn’t already been said, but my heartfelt sympathies go out to his family, and to all on here who knew him.

May he be at peace.

I attended a John Peel night on Friday; a night arranged by an acquaintance, and run annually for five years now.

All invited guests have to bring a selection of five tunes, usually along the lines of one from each decade starting from the 70s, and plenty of beer/wine/rum/whatever.
Everyone takes their turn to play the track corresponding to the decade (or whatever theme is chosen as the criterion), and this goes on until all songs are done.
In some cases, a quiz is held about halfway through (but this can draaaaag on depending on the state of innebriation of the host, I have found).

In the spirit of Mr Peel’s musical taste, the songs can be by anyone as long as the guest actually likes the track and wishes to share it with the other guests.

As it was my first attendance, I was glad, nay honoured, to be involved, and I hope to return next year.

If you like the idea, folks, feel free to take it up.

John Peel
RIP

….but having just discovered and read the thread about Myers Briggs tests, below, I might be on to something!

Perfectly timed thread!

I’ve had a wee look online and not found much, but wished to know of any resource which allows comparison of different brand memory-foam mattresses, and even sub-types within brands, such as 5cm top layers, or 7cm and so on.
Fact is, I need a new one – and soon!
Can’t delay much longer, but pissing about trying to make my mind up. It’s not easy as these items are not so convenient to return or to keep changing until one feels just right.
However, there are worse problems to have in life, so I’ll just MTFU and take my chance.

Anyone rate Komfi mattresses at all?

Going back to the first post, or more specifically the picture – I find myself quietly singing “Nutbush City Limits” over and over.

It’s that time on the Friday where I think I need a fresh pint of ale.

*sighs*

Thank you all for reminding me what a beautiful world we live in, sometimes.

Ach, probably just see what happens, I suppose.

If it was forewarned I’d try and get my daughter up to the highland getaway house, and make an effort. If her mum insisted that she stay with her, and head down to Manchester where she’s from, then maybe just go up there myself.

If it was a sudden attack…I’d go with my opening statement. Can’t see much fun in that though.

I hope that no-one on this earth ever has to find out for real!

I’m kinda liking it again. It can feel lonely sometimes, but my daughter stays a coupla times a week, so that breaks it up.
Like someone above suggests, having external activities can help, in my case the gym.

As for the eating thing, if I want to I will. If I don’t, I won’t. Ironing is done once a fortnight, and the pile of it is vastly reduced.

I tried the pub thang, but never felt comfortable being a regular drinker.

Don’t wish to be alone forever, though, so change would be considered.

As long as you have STW, however, you’re never alone. That’s what I’ve found. You don’t even have to contribute posts if you don’t feel like it. Just reading the threads is enough sometimes – hearing the familiar ‘voices’ can be comforting, even more so when they get too much and you log off for a bit of peace!

Stay positive.

May I suggest Furstenberg Frei?
If I’m attending a social event, but choose to drive (for whatever reason), I hope to see this in the beer fridge at the venue. It’s perhaps the best of the lot.
If I’m at home, and want that ‘cold beer’ experience without the alco-kick, I’ll have a couple of Beck’s Blue, or that Bavaria, although it can be too malty for any more than one can at a time.

So, Furstenberg Frei, please.

just took delivery this very morn of all the bits required for a new-build, as advised by my colleague who looks after the IT for work.

He specced the parts to suit my budget and requirements, and next weekend we shall build it.

Suppliers were:
Overclockers
Scan
as mentioned above.

haven't a clue about this show of which you speak, but nice posting by Bruneep. Top marks.

LOL at Mr Nutt!

Aah, the 'difficult' one.
I reckon it'll get panned, with a sprinkle of salt and a twist of black pepper.

The most isolated city in the world, allegedly. Didn't stop me from spending five weeks there, and that was back in……..jeez-oh….twenty years ago? 1990? What have I done with my life?

Anyway, before I slink off for a cry, let me say that I thought it a lovely place to visit. Still have friends there. they say the summers are very hot, albeit with a breeze off the Indian Ocean, and the winters are warmer than our summers (although, that's no real struggle, eh?).
Plenty of space around if heading inland, or up/down the coast a bit.

Bought my first ounce of grass there, and got my first proper seeing-to there as well (unrelated incidents), so it is dear to my heart, etc.
Wish I could remember her name. A lovely Kiwi lassie. What was the club we went to….oh yeah, The Hip-E Club.

Swan River runs through the town, and there's a lovely big park – King's Park, I think.

Are you sold yet? Bon voyage.

btw

I quite enjoyed Deathproof, actually.

Thought I'd go see the Expendables last Thursday night to avoid the emotional trauma of listening to Celtic's Europa League tie on the radio……..I shoulda just stayed at home and listened to the fitba'.
Utter nonsense (to be honest I wasn't expecting a classic, but still….)

Alice In Wonderland (Tim Burton version) – that was crap an aw! Only saw it 'cos my wee girl fancied it.

As for new music – rarely buy it these days purely to avoid disappointment.

Time for some new interests perhaps.

Bringing back a serious tone, if there even was one to start, I was wondering if there was anything could be sent over to Chile and gifted to these guys to provide some distraction from the situation they are in.
Sure, the support borehole is ,what, 20cm wide?
What could be sent down?
Rolled up magazines, maybe. Handheld gaming consoles, end-up. I thought they might like a bottle of malt as a cross-cultural show of sympathy, but would the 'experts' consider alcohol an unwise ingredient to put into that mix? Actually, if my experience is anything to go by……yeah – a bottle of whisky in a confined space means nowt but capital-T style trouble.
What else would you send down?

There's a chap on here – Slowuphill – is a bed retailer, and advised me on a similar topic last month.
See if he can be of further assistance to you.

As it happens, I'm looing for one too. Going to get an IKEA bed frame, but they do Euro-sizing with their mattresses. A quick online review search suggests that IKEA mattresses ain't all that after all, so an independent retailer might be better. (IKEA do, however, provide an online 'matching guide' into which you enter some details about your body shape/size and preferred sleeping conditions, and they suggest which type of mattress would best suit you, if that's a help)

It's a hassle to shop for such an item online, I know.
I agree with the poster who prefers to 'lie before you buy' (I've copyrighted that slogan, by the way).
Good luck Quirrel

Another vote for Kaspersky here. Just signed up for a third year, with no problems in the past.

U got the Trek fae yir maw, you say?

Look carefully – it's a 69er! Yir maw's niche, man. Does she like 69ers?