st Anthony parker  WTF is that and a parka?  Unless you are in the Yukon or the 1970s then no. Actually was it lord anthony? You know you could zip up the hood to create a furry snorkel.

A few tips from a bona fide fashion guru:

y fronts

corduroy

tank tops

duffel coat

st Anthony parker

green flash

plaid

Turn ups

monkey boots

turtle not v neck

no tartan

No Three quarter length

loose not straight

cotton

Nice leather belt

no hats

no shorts unless hot or cycling

jumpers – under appreciated

you’re welcome

Power station skiing?

Still can’t believe they shut the halt

Thanks all. JI really useful and pitched perfectly.

Is the spot above your kettle?

Thanks all. Yes separate kitchen bathroom etc although no lounge. Real possibility that will drive us mad so doing a trial period before committing. Re finances itb do you mean bills cnl tax etc?

H30 am 27.5 wheel size might account?

Interested in heavy comment I’m about to buy 2019 version which suggests around 30 lbs pretty good for modern fs and one of reasons buying have I got this wrong? Also basic al model.

Cheers FF much appreciated.

Thanks. Useful advice. Re specific strengthening excercises is there eg any you tube vids that would recommend that show me specifically what to do? Footflps your link is great but not entirely sure what any of those exercises are.

Just to be clear I’m really not implying just tories although I do think they are probably worst perpetrators. Tories just a convenient proxy for the range of parties and people so keen to retain the union but somewhat spurious or quiet on clear reasons for why. Interesting that some of above quickly veers away from why to Scotland couldn’t survive we should be great full etc and rehashing the history rule Britannia stance that I just don’t think washes.

It’s not just a Tory thing though – labour just as keen. Agree on tax returns dafyyd.

Having recently entered my fifties these retirement posts are increasingly relevant and really interesting with lots of great advice. I’m always a bit disappointed however that there isn’t more on what people do and will do in retirement. People say never going to be an issue filling their days but then don’t seem to expand much beyond coffee cycling and pottering. I’ll retire in my sixties and really not sure how much cycling in practice I’ll do. I def want to go holidays but will massively depend on finances. I get pottering but am scared that in practice I’ll lack motivation and just watch lots of tv. Are people confident they will fully enjoy their retirement and be great to hear more fully what people intend to do with their time.

Ruling elite using the war as a mechanism to encourage normal people to reinforce the narrative that we are best ruled over by public school types.

Is there a school of thought that you’re better to spend now while younger and fitter and can enjoy life, work till 67 and accept you’ll be poorer when less able to do the good stuff anyway.

I used to work in bridgeton in Glasgow a hotbed of rangersness and orangery. One day in July a wee man from the council came to take down the union jacks tied to the lampposts invoking the councils non sectarian policy on council property. A crowd gathered. He ended up in the Clyde.

You’ll need a day just for the push from inversnaid to top of the loch.

Tongs ya bass.

This smacks of middle class Scottish people pretending to know working class Glaswegian.

Glasgae used by people not from Glasgow trying to sound Glaswegian. Think russ abbot. And not to be confused with our annual celebration of homosexuality glasgay.

James Kelman is your go to for an authentic Glasgow voice.

5-0 comes from the Wire and not Glaswegian.

Thanks all. Tyre on.

Thanks all really useful.

Thanks for feedback. DB we were quoted £3.5 for riva 500? How you getting on with it , any issues re glass getting dirty?
Thanks

Don’t know about trousers but I salute your non pants nomenclature stance.

Unless you are American or you are actually asking about underwear, you can 100% f##k off.

How so mr generalist :).

Re low intensity longer rides how long would you recommend recognising terrain will impact?

From your experience of doing this, any thoughts on best exercise for losing weight?

When I retire I will spend as much time as I can exploring European cities. Just wandering. Getting off the beaten track to discover interesting nooks and crannies. Losing myself in the city lapping up its feel atmosphere culture. Having a coffee , sitting in a park, reading a book in the sunshine, watching people, strolling with no purpose or timeframe. Taking in the sounds and smells and totally relaxing. Unfortunately this is still 17 years away.

Thanks if much appreciated.

Any advice on constant calf and hamstring pulls and tears. I stretch warm up hydrate massage etc but an ongoing issue. Love running but impossible to properly get in to. Compression sock make much difference?

Cheers all. Sounds like I’m good to go. Is an 11 yr old lapierre zesty worth owt? Robowns where are you?

Good point Ogden but there
have been some key changes over last decade which is what I had in mind. Gearboxes, ****, sounds expensive.

Hi, thanks very much for responses/advice. Have a monitor and had a 24 hr monitor. BP consistently high. Started on 2.5 mg ramipril but bp remained high. Now on 10 mg. By diet ok I mean I eat fruit and veg drink water occasional red meat etc but I do eat too much sugar (if a factor). Re exercise I aim for three times a week with lots of walking in between. I do what is realistic and sustainable for me. Generally what I’ve taken from comments is that weight loss is worth persevering with and I will try harder. But that ultimately it may be genetics (dad has high bp) and I’ll keep taking the meds. I reckon I’ve probs had high bp for a number of years given what I know now. I’m interested in some comment on headaches as I’ve started to get migraines over last few yrs. Doc says not related. Next time I’m in se Asia I’m definitely getting me some bark.
Ta

Pop song for pop song Abba are better than the beatles, surely.

Thanks for responses. Not up for cx/gravel – don’t like drop handlebars – negates fun factor I reckon. Will be bike to work with a potential £200 of my own, but your right probably don’t need to spend that much.

Cheers folks. Lots of useful suggestions i will now pursue. Bike to work kicks in nov so plenty mulling time.

Thanks very much for responses. Lots of good points. I think one of my main concerns as pointed out is needing the money to support my family. My eldest is 16 and likely to be at uni in a couple of years with associated costs. Wife sympathetic but really quite concerned about having less money – not being unsupportive, just honest. I also agree that fear of unknown is a factor. I’ll continue to mull and let you know if anything life changing results.
Cheers

It worked. Thanks all. Split split silver silver spacers are go.

Sounds distinctly like I’ve messed the silver spacer up. It is split. Will rearrange as advised and report back. Cheers dudes.