Thank goodness he’s neutered! Lovely bit of responsible pet ownership there! …. *like*
I would have to hazard a guess at a new ‘guy’ in town that he feels threatened by. Sounds a bit weird but if there’s a new cat in town that’s bigger/better etc, he’s still going to have to look after what he’s got, or rather, what he used to have!!
He needs to feel secure at the moment…. Have a look at your garden for starters. If you can, then rig up some artificial elevated platforms for him. This helps him feel like he can see the ‘whole’ area without disruption.
Then make his own home secure…. Cat flap or not, make sure access/exit points have ‘roomy’ bits so no-one has to cross paths too close.
It sounds like he’s urinating to make ‘ his’ area smell of ‘him’…. Another reassuring reaction! Hopefully you won’t need to but Feliway would may be of help here to in the near future????

How old is he sprootlet? Has he been eating/drinking relatively normally? Is he neutered?….

@ Drac- that was the ‘other’ one just in case the actual new gf didn’t work out!! 😆

I lurve the shirt! I’m with you on the theory about a wacky shirt…. Us girls love em (or at least I do), shows you’re confident enough to wear ….a more…..’daring’ option of clothing…. 😉

@Chewkw…. You are going to be fine! Please don’t worry, she’s gonna love you!! Just enjoy it.

On the way now. Looking forward to it a lot. However, seeing as we met last Saturday and she left on Monday morning as I was being picked up to hit Welsh super-trails any traditional first date nerves don’t really apply

Lordy lord! You ARE in for a good un! Have fun 😉

I thought this was a ‘donate’ thing. I have a seat clamp you can have…. I’ve no idea what size/spec it is but you can have it if it helps! Feel a bit silly offering but thought better to offer and get ridiculed, than not offer at all!!
Good luck with your build x

*waves*!! I’m not very good though so I’ll tell the ‘good ‘ ones that you’ve posted. We only like giggly people though so you’d better laugh a lot !!???

I got some amazing shorts from start cycles recently and they actually fit!!! (I’m a bit plump at the moment) so I can’t wait to try them out and about! Problem is, every time I buy myself something, something goes expensively wrong! Car today with required clutch replacement…
New shorts : £9.99
Car clutch: £369

Still…. Was very exciting getting that little parcel through the post for sure!!

E: gluten free fish cakes (surprisingly tasty!)
D: a generic, cheap Italian barbera
L: the lovely water ripples in the fish tank next to me….. Waaaaay better than tv or music after the week I’ve had!

Hhmmm …
1. I might think it is a date but she might consider a friendly chat? No?
2. Problem is I don’t have a clue at all so far …
arrgghhh …
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Just listen to what’s ‘inside’. Does your gut not tell you??

Confirm order number 20853-246 for 40 ft of bubble wrap. Delivery to requested address, for the attention of solarpowered, in time for Sundays ride. No Bunnyhops will be harmed this coming Sunday in the Peak District!

Am I allowed to say… Just go have fun!! She’s just over 20 ffs, I’d be wanting a right laugh at her age! Have no expectations and the night will roll on beautifully. You’ve got nothing to prove, she likes you already – proven by ‘a date!’ Enjoy it for what it is and let whatever happens happen….

Ps; I also want photos… 😉

Do not burst them! They are a natural body bandage that needs time to do the job. If you want to help then just put a compeed patch over the top & keep things clean & dry….
I hope you have happy feet again soon…. 🙂

stumpyjon – Member
Llandegla, natural!?!

I’m no expert 😳

Llandegla for me but purely because I found it more ‘fun’ ! I’m probably not as rad and gnar as you lot though! 😆
I also found it a bit more natural I think but sometimes that really depends on mood etc…
Have fun wherever you go btw!!!

Gas?… *shakes head in shame* 😉

Andy! The shop looks amaaaazing! I’m so so pleased for you and we really will pop in as soon as possible to have a look around!
I’ll never forget you telling me when I started to ride….” Trust your bike, it can do more than you think it can!”…. I’ve never forgotten that & I’m sure you’ll teach more like me – it gave me a Huuuge amount of confidence!
I wish you all the best…. You deserve to go far in my book 😀

Started at Stavely with drizzle, out to Kentmere and back with rain, wind and chill! Was absolutely brilliant! Even got a lovely piece of gluten free chocolate, orange and walnut cake in Wilfs cafe afterwards…. That too made my tummy giggle 🙂

GP +1! Get referred ASAP, dont leave things…. Put your foot down where necessary with regards to the docs. Keep us posted! I can just hear the osteopath BIL saying “why didn’t you see me earlier?!?!?!”

Yes! They are (in my eyes) brilliant!
*sounds like a moany old woman* …. Arthritis in hips- bouts of pain reduced by MONTHS post treatment. Aggrevated lumbar disc settled after 4-6 weeks of treatment. Pretty good time frames I rekon compared to others with similar complications with their lower back. And very recent shoulder injury….couldn’t really drive 6 weeks ago but I’m riding bikes again now 🙂
As Onzadog has said though- go by word of mouth… A good one IS REAL good!!!

martinh – Member
What muppets wrangler said is largely true there is some evidence that vitamin c can aid in scar reduction too. That’s in an oil/gel not orally.
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The green pepper & watercress is out for dinner the next few nights then….. 🙂

Oh ok guys! Good info…. Thanks ever so much. It’s such a pain in the ar5e, you just want it gone quick smart!! Thanks again x

@luffy105 – I believe it works better in the early stages of scar formation. I may be mis-informed but I’d get going if I were you! You can get the cheap link above if you need it…

Ooh lots of useful info there! Thank you so much! Off to google argan oil….

I respect the Tardigrade! I just love Spock!! Ace thread ….. …. ….fascinating..!!…

Daver27 – may I ask, did you start using it as scar tissue was forming or was it in the latter stages? Many thanks…

That’s great news thank you ! I could probably stretch(boom-tish-boom) to £10! It’s still a lot yo spend on an irritating scar!
Thanks again everyone 😀

Oooooh!!! Hi ya!!! I lurve the Peak District! I am definately no where near your ability by the sounds of it but I do like a good laugh! I don’t think I can do the last weekend in March but pleeeease email me when you next want to go out. I’ve made loads of absolutely lovely people & ride with pretty much 50:50 group….. The girls giggle a lot so I think you’d like it! I can’t stand competitive so I’m with you on that one! Hope I meet you soon & ps; I like pink stuff & I DONT CARE!! 😉

Awful. Just tragic! Sincere wishes to all his family & friends x

Might be worth a peek in your local newspaper… I was looking at the ads at the back & recently saw ‘slabs wanted, cash paid on collection!’

I’d like a pink mouth piece for my hydration pack. Orrrrr… A lovely little ‘flower’ shaped badge to put on my back pack! I might not be very girlie girl but I like knowing that people know I’m a girl! ( I hope that makes sense!) x

Bunnyhop – Member
Girls do you secretly go riding in the afternoons, when you should be practicing the science of batter making for the perfect Yorkshire pud.
Ways of ‘spending a penny’ (surely this will be £3.20 by now) while out on the moors, no bush in sight and riding along with 18 hairy,male mtbers.
Stop pretending you’re slower on the trails than your male riding buddies, it’s time to show them how to ride.
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+++1
Oh yes!!!!

I’d like to see something like: your health card for happiness ……!…. Get mountain biking! (G-MTBing type thing) I’m crud at this aren’t i?…!…..
Suggestions… ( of the crud type…)

Top 5 healthy snacks that contain (chocolate) goodness in a tiny (huge) package.
Washing machines that take the test of earth…. Rocks…… Plants…..forest….sand…. And anything else one may ride through….!
Outdoor sex(yness) when/where/what can you get away with & how .
Tricks on how to get out of washing bikes (making lovely, filling, post ride meals)
Basics of bike maintenance…. How to be comfy/confident on your own outdoors…

Ooooh, I could go on!
Look forward to it!!

Stop thinking of your ‘second’ paragraph and concentrate on your first! You’re going to be fine!!!!! Deep breaths when you need time to think and take your time… You can answer any question they throw at you I’m sure. Arrive in plenty time and physically smile whether you feel like you want to or not…. I’ve no idea why but it helps me!
Good luck!!

I suffer now and then with an aggravated disc in my lower back due to general wear and tear over the years ( I have a very physical job) – I walk like Quasimodo too when it goes! The pain is almost unbearable….
I’m very very lucky that my BIL is an osteopath so I get treated by him once or twice a week until it settles……..this is usually for at least 3 weeks till I can even consider getting on the bike. Let alone any thinking of what type if riding!
All I can suggest (as I know how crud you’re feeling just now not being able to do anything) is to see someone ASAP! The sooner you know what you need to do to heal quicker… You’ll heal quicker! I would definately reccommend an osteopath but that’s only because it has worked for me many times & I can afford it as it’s free.
I really hope you get better soon x

I was going to suggest the neoprene welly type ones till I read the full question 😉 Good luck in your search Onza!

What a wonderful thread. So ace to see everyone’s different lives. It’s so sad when it doesn’t work and even after so many years of trying so hard! But as some have said…. It’s been the right thing to happen even if it doesn’t feel like it at the time! Because things happen when you least expect it you know!…
I’m nearly 40…. I never thought it would happen to me. But it did! He is the most amazing person I’ve ever met! We don’t argue much & when we do it’s always sorted before going to sleep. I find it easy to compromise with him because it’s clear he’s compromising with me!…. I feel equal with him and that’s real important. I love the way he has an opinion!
I’ve never felt so complete in all my life. I couldn’t be happier! I believe it all to be down to ‘brutal’ honesty, genuine communication, good compromise and STRICT rule of not going to bed unhappy. Talking is always good…
Ps; he makes my bike feel brilliant, look good & stay clean THEREFORE he’s a keeper !! 😉

Has anyone else have been so good for so long?

NO!! He’s totes amaz!! Luv him to bits…
Brill thread ta x

Bum! Can’t do 🙁
Have fun though!!

I have absolutely no Idea about the foliage!… But I can dig when you need help… 😀

How awful…. How sad….