Audi with a wood burning coffee maker inside – one of the funniest quote recently.

Also the ” will I die ” threads

Yeah it’s as been said, Parcelforce finish the UK side of the journey.

I ordered some bits, missed Parcelforce but they took it to our local post office which was nice of them

My mate

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A complicated character to say the least. Without going into details he was abused by the drunk who used to have him.
My Mum works for a Animal Charity & rescued him herself and fell in love with him. He’s about 12 now & we have had him nearly 7 years.

The Day he came to us he hid behind the car & wet himself. This went on for Days until he settled in. Even now certain things will trigger him into shakes.

If I have a shouting match he cowers & shakes but overall he’s really settled now & is a great barker / doorbell.

He’s really loving and dead soft but I’ve never had any kids around him so wouldn’t let any kids stroke him whilst out walking as I can’t predict how he will react so its not worth the risk.

Takes time with a rescue. Mum says loads are returned after a few days which is fair enough, but often more time is needed on both the dog & new owners side.

I’m fed up with it, just had to call work off for today as its sticking to the main roads now.

Bump for the evening crew

Cheers guys

Prob daft question but what’s VG book and is there any of these routes online ?

That Mint Sauce photo reminds me of a ride I did last Summer.

I’m not one for relaxing at all, but it was a lovely Day and, for once, I got off the Bike and just chilled out looking at the sky for about an hour.

On an old railway bridge only about 2 mile from home, but it was so different and quiet watching the planes going over.

Hurry up summer, or at least light nights 8)

Also did the Preston Guild Wheel on one of the few nice days we had last year and that sticks in my mind

I’m never gonna be able to keep a straight face again when I go into the shop.

The vids so bad it’s good.

Fiesta = fessie

Polo = Paula

Old polo = ickle car

Golf = gund ( due to number plate ) or flog ( golf backwards )

Works van = the vansss ( as in Lou and Andy off little Britain )

Yep we are sad :oops:

Think I annoyed a van driver last night. I had my Luminator on flash whilst passing some stationary traffic because I was turning right and he shouted out his window ” turn that ——— thing off ”

Bit too bright I think. I normally use a Cateye on front, with a Vision 1 on flash, rear Cateye on Seatpost on flash, small Cateye on offside pannier on steady.

if you got the reg its leaving the scene of an accident and the police will look into it.
Only if there’s injury or damage to property will they look into it, and then without witnesses it’s only ever going to be a ‘your word v their word’ and very unlikely to get anywhere.

I understand that But would the Police not be interested that the Driver didn’t stop, so how would the Driver know there’s no Damage or Injury ?

If you got the reg its leaving the scene of an accident and the police will look into it.

Bought a Luminator, awesome product.

Hope all is OK with Smudge – gonna save up for a V2 for the helmet

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Staying lighter in the Afternoon now 8)

Car was previously owned by the Glaswegian police…. I trust them (plus based in Plymouth)

Shall let you know how I get on!

Right well that cancels out that worry then :D

Probably no chance of getting the key off them as it will have been through Auction and probably a dealer etc so could have gone AWOL anywhere along the line.

Good luck getting sorted. Any chance you can update this thread when you get sorted for future reference ?

Cheers

I would ask the Dealer you got it from to help with this especially as it was not mentioned when setting the deal.

Hopefully they will help you as a goodwill gesture.

I don’t want to hijack the thread, but have you thought who could have the other key ? My mate bought a car and only had one key and tried to contact the previous owner to see if they had it but was unsuccessful as it was a leasing company.

If your V5 is with you, try to get hold of them but then again they could lie about not having it and come and get he car 8O

Bit over budget, but I just got a Luminator off Smudge ( MTB Batteries ) and its awesome.

Certainly saved me neck the other night whilst descending and turning a corner into sheet ice 8O wouldn’t have seen it with my last lights.

Good quality light and battery pack

I think Smudge is checking E Mails and orders as I placed an order and received it within 10 Days.

He’s busy with family stuff from what I can gather so he will be in touch.

Just got in from a night ride, not literally been out till 1am but got back my mates about 12 and just drove back.

At work at 9.30 in the morning. Don’t feel tired now so just put a wash on lol.

Full day off would be nice 8)

Actually, I’ve got one on the 12th & 17th of this month so not too bad.

Working Self Employed, at least I’m doing it for me and not making anyone else rich ( apart from the petrol stations 8O ) so I don’t mind one bit . I also like the freedom of just being able to book a Day off when I want but I have to give myself 3 weeks notice to get everyone in.

Regular hours would bore me and I can have half a day off during the week and have the trails all to myself

What van is it ?

Sounds like a break in the wire after the switch but before the rear lights.

Has it a high level light on the rear door ? Could be a break in the wire on the rear door.

Sometimes they work in series running from one feed to the other. Not likely to be in the main loom as your other lights would be affected

Seems like I got away quite easy on both the occasions I’ve been best man.

First was back in 2005 and all I had to do really was keep him safe he night before, collect the suits, and basically make sure he got to the church.

My mates a quiet lad so the stag do was a pint in the local with his uncle. The only cock up on the day was the driver of the stretch limo sideswiping a parked car 8O and the speech went well.

Second was for my best Mate 3 years ago and his wife to be sorted most things out apart from the stag do. It was her special day so she wanted it spot on so it was fine with me.

Stag do was go karting, few pints really nice meal at an Indian then casino till daylight.

Wedding day was spot on, knew most people so it was lot easier doing the speech and keeping control 8)

Dynatech you said ?

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Only joking its one of them replica Team ATB / MTBs

Got it around 1988 I think after moving on from BMXs – went everywhere on it and, when I reached about 16 in 1993, started messing with cars and left it in my Nans kitchen till 2007 when I lent it to a friend who commuted on it for a few weeks.

It then stayed in his uncles garage till about 2 years ago when I realised it was still there lol I brought it home, new wheels, tyres but everything else it original besides brake pads.

This picture was taken last April and since I’ve changed the saddle but I only use the bike occasionally as its a bone shaker compared to my main bike

308 miles – not bad considering the Snow we’ve had with over 10,000ft of climbing.

I’ve never used them Mail Order, but they’ve been fine when I’ve gone into the shop.

I split between them and Evans at chill factor if I’m not getting things off CRC etc

anyway, it took me 15 minutes in the phone queue to get through to the RAC, an 0800 number from my mobile phone; estimate is up to 2 hours before the patrol can get there.

Quick tip for when your out and about http://www.saynoto0870.com

Type the 0800 number in and it will come up with a landline that will come off your inclusive minutes. Save into mobile under RAC.

Also I phones on the App Store there’s apps that redial 0800 numbers to landlines.

Quick question to the OP, ok it was a unmarked police car but this ” tight but manageable space ” you moved into, would you have gone into it if it was a marked up police car ?

The M62 is a nightmare. I actually left a job because I was that fed up using it and have had loads of people pull into my braking space on there.

Took the RoadRat out and wasnt a good idea on the Canal with bits of ice left, them tyres didnt like it 8O

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What criteria is there to get an invite to a CRC private sale ?

Just been out and didn’t go far. Bad start when I couldn’t even get going on the footpath outside my front door 8O

Ended up just sticking to the roads and getting a few uphill sprints in.

There is still salt in grit because despite having a Crud on the front, I could bloody taste in on the water being thrown up off the front wheel :roll:

I’ve just hung out of my bedroom window with a brush to clear the dish and 30 mins later its stopped again.

CBA doing it again…..

So XT is the best to put on the Hope ?

Park tools just seem right to me the Allen keys especially fit snugly.

I’m terrible for brand names these days so I’ve quite a few park tools. But the best thing I’ve got is the Park Workshop stand, makes things so much easier.

I too think about it regular, things just seem too much sometimes and I know I blow small things out of perspective.

But, I also think why should I ? I’ve got so much to do and see, hopefully, before I snuff it.

I’m defiantly a glass half full person and a while ago I lost the plot and ended up on pills for anxiety. It still plays a big part in my life daily but I refused to get hooked on pills as some workmates told me they are not a permanent solution.
Without any disrespect to anyone who takes them.

2 things will never leave me. My best mate said ” people makes mistakes, why do we have erasers ” & ” if you have a broken arm, you’d go and get it plastered so why be ashamed of getting help “

These pulled me through. Like I said, I still get worked up about nothing and I know I suffer anxiety, but as long as I can manage it by either turning the tunes in the car up or getting out on the bike, I will remain OK

Think I mean glass half empty lol you know always negative

Thanks for the replies.

It’s me who’s bothered about her as she is bloody stubborn and should have retired 5 years ago but only does 2 days a week now.

I was more looking for some legislation to throw at her like ” work will be in trouble if you falling doing so and so ” to kind of encourage her to take care.

If I’m wrong, I’m wrong. I work for myself so I don’t know too much about employee risks etc.

Cheers

+ 1 for Retreat

I like Black Dog in Belmont been with my mate and his wife.

Probably from Bedroom to Kitchen in a flat is furthest I’ve gone.

I remember being parked up with a few mates in Wigan on a Car Park just talking about Cars and 3 lads walked past and one was completely naked apart from Socks and Trainers.

It was 8.30 pm on a summers evening so was strange.

Thought as much but knowing my luck it would get nicked in the middle of nowhere

Altura Night Vision overtrousers are what I use and have found them really waterproof and comfortable.

Got some a while ago and wear them over jeans.

Fine for this weather, but they will get too hot in summer I reckon.

Anyone got a link to a video or anything to show how to maintain these hubs ?

Cheers