I hardly inundated them. I just have an idea of what I want the bike to do in terms of on/off road ability, plus the fact that I don’t have much of an idea of angles.. ie, happy to be advised.

In fact I pretty much rocked up and said ‘I love your bikes, I want to spend my money, I have short legs and a long torso’

In fact it was Tom Sturdy who went into detail about tube selection based on weight/ride characteristics. I just listened for a good while, was interesting to be schooled.

Even so, if you expect someone to hand over best part of £4K for a ruddy steel frame – you’d better believe I want them to listen to my preferences.

Man, I’m slightly crestfallen having ridden the roller coaster ride of Prince vids on YouTube for the last few days only to come across his slightly disturbing illuminati conspiracy views with blatant racist moments..
But then I watch that vid above owning the James Brown gig, and another where he slams Jacko, Maddonna and the Kardashians and I realise he was just fruit of the loom – but mostly in a good way.
On a performance level alone, surely up there with the all time best ever.

That link on first page of his solo at the George Harrison tribute gig – I just can’t believe how great this guy was. Absolutely incredible performance.

Yeah, she touched Snows face, maybe she imparted a load of her power into him, or summink.

And?

His technique works. It opens doors that would probably remain closed, and is genuinely interesting to watch.
Thank god he’s no Bashir

Jesus Ro5ey, who pissed in your Shiraz?

Off-road? Go for discs

Last time I got into a hot tub I ended up doing naked handstands. For that reason alone I would like to buy one.

I love mixing with new age punks that haven’t been searched too

I ended up dressed as a nurse, chained to a pole in a lap dancing club in Kraków whilst my ‘friends’ paid 2 beautiful strippers to whip me with belts. The bruises literally lasted months.
I saw things that night that I never expect to see again. It was absolutely awesome.

Amazingly, I’m about 5 miles from Ashington

Try the 2015 release called ‘Love’. If after 30 seconds of the opening scene you are still watching it, then its probably the film for you.

Yeah, how do the sit down guys stop their womb ferret from dunking his head?

Flattery will get you everywhere

If your driving really is as sedate as you say it is, if imagine new tyres aren’t going to do anything for you. Sounds to me more like you need a new car.

Ok, but I’m bat shit crazy and will do anything dumb if goaded.

By the way, my friends call me ‘Dragon’

Cyclingweakly – I feel like you just became my new best friend.

Questions, can I have a go?. And, wanna play radio controlled cars next?

Someone say something nice about my bike before I have a real big sulk

I’ve made a contact kick playing snooker, I’ve also swung a cricket ball. Am I some kind of magician?

Ha, I bought a t-shirt from that very suitcase on the Winter stand. Here’s my muddy buddy:

So, I expect all the nay Sayers on ‘ere to be hard at work whilst those of us with a more sympathetic view of the Royals take a few days off to mourn the loss of her majesty when she finally croaks. Right?

I mean, God bless you for keeping the country going at such a hard time. (am I allowed to say God?).

P.S.
Perchypanther wins the thread with that there pic above.

Is it wrong to take deep joy at the prospect of scores of bookies fraught with fear of losing millions with Leicester winning?
A hateful industry having the tables turned for once.

Damn, I’m pretty much lost for words. We’ve lost a great talent.

Mystery Jets – Curvature of the Earth

Leicester deserve the title and I hope they do win it. IMO Spurs won’t win all their remaining games and either will Leicester

If Spurs end up with more points than LC, their winning streak will have been incredible and they would be deserving winners of the title.
You say you’re a Spurs fan?!

Indeed, worryingly, I come to this bunch to answer pretty much all my musings

If it goes down to last game, I reckon LC will lose the mind games battle – they were very fortunate against West Ham and the loss of Vardy may well cost them points.

The biggest IF, is Spurs winning all remaining fixtures. IF they manage that, they may well earn enough pts for the title, and would be deserved winners as a result.

Win/Win for the neutral

Agreed, I’m enjoying every minute of Jimmys journey. The sibling rivalry and Jimmys obvious admiration and love for Chuck is just heart wrenching.
I’m left wanting Chuck just to open up for one moment and cut Jimmy an ounce of slack, but it’s never going to come is it. Mothers final words sealed that.
The genius is the tragedy of it all. I know what’s ultimately coming to Jimmy, but I’m still completely routing for good fortune for him!

Was trying to work out how many more seasons would be possible based on timeline – I don’t want it to end!

Amazing just how different opinions can be. For us, the camera work, acting and dialogue, and slow burn tension/will he/won’t he moments are a bone fide winning combination.
I physically laugh at some of the jokes/scenarios that Jimmy gets into, and I very rarely laugh at the stupid telly!
It’s utterly brilliant TV.
Deserves Grammys, none more so than Bob Odenkirk.

I think the Cotic looks rad! Maybe you need to be a steel fan or something, but I likes it. 3 nice traingles in unison.

As it goes, isn’t that gate a 29er that’s had its wheels pinched?

I had a kid about 5 years ago so in a couple of years he’ll have the dexterity to clean my bike for bargain sum of 50p a go. Worth the investment I feel.

True. I also see prototyping in the UK as a perfect (common sense) idea. If I were Cy I’d have completed my welding courses years ago! 🙂

Dude, try not to fret. Easier said than done of course but rest assured that not only do millions of others suffer with similar conditions, but treatment of dicky prostates has come on leaps and bounds in the last 15 years.

You are in a great country regarding healthcare, think happy thoughts and keep going back for more opinions/tests. AFAIK, 40 is the official start time of potential pipe work issues, so if anything you’re just efficiently prompt.
All the best

It looked way better in the flesh. As a tall rider my first reaction was ‘now there’s a bike that’ll fit”

The Shand bikes were easily some of the best finished at the show, the Cotic was no different. A Shand front end would probably swing the decision on purchasing a short travel Rocket!

I understand the tax burden argument and have no idea if the following is true, but I’d imagine that every penny spent is earned back multiple times over in tourist/media revenue. Not to mention the vast sums raised for charity by the royal family. If nothing else, they serve as a living Tussauds type cash cow.
I’m hardly pro Royal, but I think calling for their heads is a little far fetched.

Regardless of treatment, the old bird is doing incredibly well for 90.

Many thanks for the brilliant responses.
I’ve spoken to my insurers and registered details , they have advised speaking to direct line directly as by their own admission they also prefer to settle directly themselves. I can go back to my insurer at any time In order to reopen claim should I feel necessary, so for these reasons I feel fine in contacting direct line and seeing what they offer.

My excess is only £100, in grand scheme of things that seems a small price to pay. As above, I’d be amazed if car isn’t written off so I should get fair market value for it.

Yeah, the Mrs is struggling more than me at the moment but my shoulder has taken a jolt and is crunching away nicely – and my neck/back feel strained.
We both thought we had been hit on the back of the head with a bat, turns out that headrests are actually pretty solid!

/\ I wouldn’t mind one of those MX5’s with that mileage for £2k

/\ haha!

Just piss in the shower.
However, don’t piss whilst driving upside down