I'm getting married in 3 1/2 weeks and have to say i'm looking forward to it. We've had it booked for 14 months (before the day) so have had plenty of time fo save up for it. Its in a place we like (shes always wanted to get married there) and its what we've wanted. It might not be to everybodies choice but then neither is driving to Gretna, grabbing a couple of locals to witness it and then having pie and chips from the local chippy or two for one.
If you want the big day with all the trimmings then get ready to pay for it. It still doesn't have to cost the earth though. We've got the wedding in the hotel, 5 course meal with drinks for 55 people, night doo with food for about 135 people. We're looking at £3800. There are still other costs on top (dress cake etc) but if you shop about and don't rush, even that shouldn't kill it.

cinnamon_girl, if you'd like to come too, your more than welcome. 😀

Have dropped the club on Charter Row an email/registered as a member 😳 to get some info out of them

Very much a social ride…for some more than others 😀

Will be a good day out with a good bunch of lads. Loads of different abbilities so you'll defo fit in somewhere!!

More than welcome Pook, week after peak ride so can discuss the finer points then!!

Like all good nights..things might be changing!!

Just emailed them to find out whats going on. Cheers for heads up Pieface

Cheers Jerome

Sorry hora, i'll be here for this then just to keep you company!!

Yep i should be ok for this one.

Think i might bring a lighter bike this time to make pushing up the hills a little easier!! 😀 Oh and the chest infection has gone now so i hope to push at twice the speed!!!

Just thought the green box in their add below the size bit said "add a basket" no add to basket. 😳

Did wonder if there was the option of a bell too!!

Here too but should be done for 12. Just a bit of course work to do and then spend the rest of the morning wasting time looking on the computer.

Don't know why we bothered as the snows come down quite thick and people are phoning up cancelling their christmas skips.

Roll on 12.00. Oh and merry christmas!!

I had a orange and white prestige painted at Woodrup Cycles in Leeds. They painted it in the new very bright orange and white (like the newer clockworks from a couple of years ago)and it looks great. They can re sticker too.

34, environmental engineer for a waste disposal company. Deal with all sorts of nasty stuff that glows, smokes and goes boom!!!

I went from a Specialized Stumpjumper FSR to a Tuel EX8 and have not looked back. I have the green and white (1st yr out)and its just super smooth. It rides well and as yet (touch wood) i've had no problems so far. Rear QR is just longer but using it doesn't cause any problems. Size wise, they have long top tubes but you can easily run a shorter stem to keep things quick up front.

Great bikes either way, just ride both for as long as you can before you choose. In the end i'm glad i got the Trek. It looks after you on a long ride and gets you through the rough stuff (even when your having a bad day!!!) For me it was an easy switch!!

Think i'll have to miss the next one as a visit to the docs confirmed i have a nice "thick" chest infection. Fingers crossed the anti biotics will either help me ride up hill or at least push up a bit quicker!! 😉

Cheers Pook for sorting this one out and thanks to all that came and made a cold wet day a really good day out. Some cracking trails and the snow just made some of the downhills superb!!

Look forward to the next time we all meet up.

Chris

Oh crap…..i'm halfway through doing my NEBOSH general certificate and i've not even read anything about coffee jars, just papercuts from teabags!! only 20 days til my exam and thats a whole new section i need to revise!!!! 😯

Flatfish, just had to do several double takes then!! Long shot….is yours called Ace? Ours (Buck) had a brother, the RSPCA wanted to spilt them up(used to trash houses when they were together) so we had to leave Ace behind. He had similar ears to yours, bit longer and a bit curly.

Nice looking dog by the way 😉

Ours was from the RSPCA. £80 adoption fee that covered bits off, all jabs and getting him chipped. He's pointer sized.

Food £10-15 per month (dry)
Vets £30 per year for jabs Usually has another trip once a year for either a missing/split claw or dirty ears so £35 for that.
Kennel fees £6 per day inc food. Have used them for the last 9 years)

Like it mate, haveyou thought about clear grips??

Make the most of the bars then.

Don't go loosing any sleep over it Will!! 😉

Good to go here. Hoping that big bro will be out too. Thats if he doesn't fall over again walking the dogs!!

Pook, count me in for the 28th. Got that one down on the calender at home (just so her in doors can't book me for anything else!!)

Putting half the house into "a trust" helped us get below the inheritance tax band. With the cash and investments that my dad had, we would of been over the limit and hit for inheritance tax. It was all left to her (afterall, she needs to looked after) and doing it this way keeps it below the level and also protects her in the future.

Doing my dads at the moment. Ours is quite complicated as mum is still here and lives in the house. But to get round taxes, half the house is being put into trust for me and sisters and other half is still mums(????) Solicitors are working on a fixed percentage and are dealing with it all banks, pensions, taxes and such. Have to say that they are worth it as some banks can be proper sh1ts at times.

That said, most of its just filling in forms so its up to you.

Do you want to look at the 28th? Big ride out if we can sort it? Am on a course next week and the another week in Dec so 28th would be a good one to aim for? Joined you on "Broken Spokes" the other day so will try and get riding out with you during the week too.

Pook, how you fixed for 21/22 Nov? Looking to ride out in the Peaks? Don't know where yet but open to ideas??

Traffic light comment " your only this slow cos your always tired from seeing to his wife/girlfriend".

If this works, i bet you ride bloody quick to get away from the mad man when he turns on you!!

I know its a while away jack, but thought we'd need that long to sort a route out (and i have to fit a bathroom and stuff over the next couple of weekends) Also thought it will give us time to get a good group together.

Ride – Peaks 21/22 Nov? Anyone free then or around then?

Pook, if you sort a ride out let me know. Weekends no probs. Is it worth trying Sheffield/Peak ride this time?

I have, and have had for the past 2years a problem with my imune system. Started on day when my tongue just swelled up.Not eaten anything different. 2-3 days after, i was run down like i had flu. This kept going on every couple of months. Been to doctors, the ENT at hospital and then to dermatology. Dr there is great and has looked at all different types of things that could be setting it off.

I still have it now and its still ongoing. I'm in next month for nerve testing to see if they're shot. Also found out i had a crappy liver (blood tests) AND recouring glandular feaver (hence feeling like crap for weeks on end).

So far i have changed my diet and this has (we think) decreased the number of bouts i have. I also carry Max strength cold and flu tabs about with me at all times. As soon as i start feeling like anything is going to start, i get throwing them down my throat. Not ideal but tends to keep things at bay. I still ride but not as much as i want. I have to sleep after a ride(in the afternoon) and like nbt says, keep eating little and often.

Good luck with it…we know how you feel!!

Just thought the same Goan, takes me about 15mins to do front and back. Danny, if you take your time and read how to do it 2 or 3 times before you start, you'll be fine….just take your time.

Have an 08 EX8. Tyre wise i run Maxxis, either Advantage or Crossmark depending on the time of year. Grips have been changed to Ergo(?) ones as i suffer with carpal tunnel abit, and have got on really well with these. They feel funny at first but get them right and they're really comfy.

As for pedals, i run DX ones. SPD inside a plastic cage. Yes the SPD bit stands up a bit,, this helps when clicking in. But they just rotate down when in use. Great pedals tho.

Did mine a few years ago. Had 10 weeks in cast!! Did it playing football, slid, put hand down and just the bump broke it. Lots of nice colours and plenty of swelling. Hurt like mad!!!. Go and get it checked out Pook. If not and it heals wrong, you could end up in a world of pain at a later date.

And Crikey, i had a bright green cast on mine!! Why not normal colours?????

Had a Specialized and have now got an EX8. Trek is the better bike if you ask me. Mine is the 08 one, 09 has the mag link i think. Frame is spot on. Suspension is very active and just takes care of everything. Its not so active that you have to keep reaching for the shock tho. I just ride mine and dont bother with the propedal stuff.

Light, rides well, good kit except for grips and original tyre/rim combo (just a buggerto get tyres on straight) but dont let that put you off. Original wheels are bloody strong as is all the kit.

Fuel EX8 = Good times!!!

Have a 08 EX8 and love it. I'm 6'1" and went for a 19.5 (virtual 18.5). I have a long upper body and arms and the added length in the top tube fitted me just right. I could even shorten it a bit as still running stock 100mm stem. Not had a problem with the frame and from what i hear, Trek are good with warranties for the original owner. Might be worth a call to them jsut to check how you would stand? Maybe reduced price replacement? I think it was the first year ones (maybe mine) that had the rear end snapping. Think newer ones are fine.

As mrben100 says, original wheels and tyres are a sod to seat without a track pump. I replaced both and have had no problems at all.

Cracking bike that makes you want to ride. Comfy and the suspension just eats bumps and jumps.

Mark,

Like alot of people on here, i keep popping back to see how your doing fighting this disease and all i can say is you are amazing. I have no idea how you are feeling at this time but through it all you have shown a great sense of humour and a will to fight this thing.

Get some rest now and post back when your not so sore!! We'll all still be here willing you on and giving you as much support and help as we can (or as much as can be offered through a PC!!)

I think i can speak for all of us when i say Meg, we think your amazing too. How you put up with him…….

Best of luck and best wishes to you and Meg

The Skips

Got a Worcester Bosch couple of years ago, gas bills went down a hell of a lot from what we were paying before. We also got 5yrs parts and labour cover from them. Plumber we had fit it is approved WB dealer and they keep doing this deal every now and again. Just nice to have a bit a peace of mind. Oh, and the covers free too!!!

marsy8493 sounds like that hatching of a plan!! I know its a long way off and like you say its a long way for a days riding but it sounds like "one of those thing" you have to try. Age, ahem, is not a problem as mid 30's.

If theres room for a little one, i'm there. I'll drop you a mail about it.

Cheers

Chris

that on ebay at the moment. Quite tidy for a kids bike.