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Wow need to be on the case. MOT a bit like just OK to wobble to the shop!
Just ran insurance for my Fireblade on a comparison site. Seems with my last accident now over 5 yrs ago it's half the price. 220 for the year fully comp, yay!
Sir Trev
22-01-16, 07:52 PM
Getting a letter from my mortgage company saying I can move out of my not so good fixed deal to something else as of now (5 months early). Quick look at their rates and like for like is now way less per month. Hoorah! Better talk to the advisors first but my gut feel is sign the forms now.
Heavy Rain forecast late Saturday onto the early hours Sunday with temperatures +7'C...
Sir Trev
24-01-16, 01:51 PM
Heavy Rain forecast late Saturday onto the early hours Sunday with temperatures +7'C...
No rain here overnight and the low level murk and mist has finally lifted. Got out on the bike for the first time this year which was nice. Going to have to wash it later of course but it was worth it.
Mines not faired too badly .
But it did rain and wash away the salty harmful stuff.
maviczap
24-01-16, 04:26 PM
Short shift & out for a spin on my bicycle
maviczap
27-01-16, 06:39 PM
Knee op booked wop wop..
cool:cool:
Saw this on Fleebay,made me smile !!!
Saw this today in local hyper market,couldn't help thinking of Dave Boy !!!
Adam Ef
29-01-16, 01:26 PM
Just got my all time best 184mpg out of the 125 ! Then, needed to fill up so went to Morrisons and just about managed to squeeze just over a fiver in the tank. Paid and was given a £5 voucher to use in the supermarket, no minimum spend. So basicaly, the last 240 odd miles which were already cheap, just effectively became free!
Building next door to my work had an unstable roof with the wind and the storm. My building was evacuated before I even got in this morning and my mate text to say they were getting sent home before I had to be in (10am). Free day off work!
Littlepeahead
29-01-16, 07:51 PM
And people say BMW drivers can't park! (my little runabout on the left seems to have fitted between the white lines).
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/29/2c4788de1451715a59ef0057d34d7374.jpg
Geodude
29-01-16, 08:12 PM
Tut muppet! I wouldn't be able to get out of your car though lph, cos i is a bit cuddly ;)
Geodude
29-01-16, 08:20 PM
wrong thread doh
Sir Trev
29-01-16, 10:09 PM
Just got back from a meal out with Lady Poppy and the munchkin at The Sausage Tree in HW. They do speciality steaks on a Hot Rock, basically it arrives on a red hot stone and you leave it on there as long as you like to cook it to your preference. The bison was excellent, the side salad was nicely dressed and the chips nice and crunchy with a fluffy middle. Wonderful selection of bottled beers as well, plus the girls said the wine was excellent too. Bit squiffy but jolly happy :)
Littlepeahead
30-01-16, 10:00 AM
Tut muppet! I wouldn't be able to get out of your car though lph, cos i is a bit cuddly ;)
It is a big car, but as I'm only 5'2 and just over 8 stone I can squeeze in and out of it quite easily. The spaces in the underground car park at work were clearly designed for Smart cars only, with pillars everywhere, that's always a test of my parking skills.
Geodude
30-01-16, 01:39 PM
Your half the weight of me Lph ;)
Walking down the road & finding £50, happy days!
Littlepeahead
30-01-16, 02:37 PM
Your half the weight of me Lph ;)
I won't be if I keep eating mini eggs every day - how long is it till the day after Easter so they take them away from me?
Red ones
30-01-16, 02:37 PM
Walking down the road & finding £50, happy days!
Was it a bit damp? Like it had been there since Thursday?
maviczap
30-01-16, 04:19 PM
Walking down the road & finding £50, happy days!
Was it a bit damp? Like it had been there since Thursday?
I believe its my £50 :rolleyes: :mad:
Lost £50 in cash on Wed, got the money out of the cash machine, went into the shop, bought some sweets, but paid on my card.
Got my wallet out on Thursday to pay for a meal, no cash in my wallet. Don't think I left it in the cashpoint, as it would show on my statement.
So must have dropped it somewhere? Which is odd, as I usually stuff my money straight into my wallet when I go to the cash point :(
I believe its my £50 :rolleyes: :mad:
I only wrote it after seeing it in gripe of the day :p
maviczap
30-01-16, 04:49 PM
I thought so, that's cruel :smt089
And people say BMW drivers can't park! (my little runabout on the left seems to have fitted between the white lines).
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/29/2c4788de1451715a59ef0057d34d7374.jpg
i do that when all the disabled spaces are full, yes its a nightmare getting someone in and out of a car with a wheelchair.
Littlepeahead
30-01-16, 09:09 PM
I got home to find a DVD in my post box. This is a fantastic documentary. I helped in making it by arranging for the Maasai cricket team to film at Lord's and also put a bit of money towards it. One of the most satisfying things I've worked on.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/30/9c2c3835a174daf6151b142e1a3c92b2.jpg
Teejayexc
30-01-16, 09:51 PM
That's one hell of a box ! :eek:
carelesschucca
03-02-16, 01:06 PM
AHHHH the smell of tarmac being laid. :-D
Sir Trev
03-02-16, 09:58 PM
AHHHH the smell of tarmac being laid. :-D
Having your driveway done?
carelesschucca
03-02-16, 10:20 PM
Nope council were doing a bit of patching near the house. My god I just love the smell. Takes me right back to being a kid in Pocklington.
It's been a mighty fine day all round, I bought a bicycle, I cycled 32 miles into work and back but didn't go in, and the GM has been announced. It's been outstanding.
Oh I saw Ariel Winter for the first time ever too. She's my future ex wife so she is... DON'T TELL MRS CHUCCA!!!
Teejayexc
03-02-16, 10:29 PM
Oh I saw Ariel Winter for the first time ever too. She's my future ex wife so she is... DON'T TELL MRS CHUCCA!!!
Before or after the *reduction* from an F !
carelesschucca
03-02-16, 10:34 PM
After... It's why I found out about her. Something posted about her on faceache.
Littlepeahead
04-02-16, 02:59 PM
This pleasure will be lost on most of the chaps here but I got a big hug today from Simon Reeve. I was at a travel show at Olympia, work related, but I knew he would be there so I took him some chocolate cupcakes. He was very happy with that. The girls in the office are as they say 'well jel' but I've extended an invitation for him to come to Lord's this summer if he's not travelling somewhere exotic. This pic does not show that he's about 15 inches taller than me and had to almost get on his knees.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/04/e5175a7b66fd6ba7bf4b98f75093324c.jpg
BanannaMan
06-02-16, 01:58 AM
RBS 6 Nations Rugby!
Starting this weekend!!!
chris8886
06-02-16, 09:35 PM
RBS 6 Nations Rugby!
Starting this weekend!!!
absolutely! :D:D
It's going to be a nice day tomorrow to get the Tiger out of the last few weeks until we return from the butcher messing around with my knee.
Sir Trev
07-02-16, 09:03 AM
Hope you enjoy your ride out NTEC.
My smile today is the little birds in my garden. I refilled the feeders yesterday and somehow they did not blow away last night. There are hundreds of them all trying to get on my nuts at once, which is nice.
maviczap
07-02-16, 09:03 AM
First proper nights sleep in a week, i feel almost human :-)
Was it because i wore thin socks in bed and kept my toes warm?
Hope you enjoy your ride out NTEC.
My smile today is the little birds in my garden. I refilled the feeders yesterday and somehow they did not blow away last night. There are hundreds of them all trying to get on my nuts at once, which is nice.
Summary: You have hundreds of birds trying to get at your nuts
Sir Trev
07-02-16, 06:19 PM
Summary: You have hundreds of birds trying to get at your nuts
That is not what I said at all. Tut. Mind - gutter. Etc.
8-)
OK bit of a delayed start because of the wind. Buy was good to get out this afternoon.
So I can smile for a bit if the Strike doesn't lead to the op being cancelled.
Or hopefully get out next week with better weather
carelesschucca
07-02-16, 10:51 PM
Superbowl Sunday!!!
chris8886
07-02-16, 11:03 PM
Superbowl Sunday!!!
hell yes! :D
bike starting after sitting out in the elements without a cover since late September, i never even had to charge the battery :-)
carelesschucca
08-02-16, 04:05 PM
That IS a good like :)
Oldest boy has got his first "proper" job while he studies at college - he's suddenly not only taller than his old man, he seems grown up too :)
#proud dad ;)
Adam Ef
09-02-16, 01:42 PM
After a day of training in the crazy rain and winds of Storm Imogen yesterday, today's sunshine was very welcome. As was this !!! ...
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DarrenSV650S
09-02-16, 05:10 PM
After a day of training in the crazy rain and winds of Storm Imogen yesterday, today's sunshine was very welcome. As was this !!! ...
Congratulations! :smt023
Littlepeahead
09-02-16, 05:26 PM
I had an invite to a private view at the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace this morning. Breakfast included. It featured Dutch artists of the 17th century and the comic art of Thomas Rowlandson.
My manager sadly had to miss it even though he'd organised it because he was moving house. To make up for that I bought him a rather splendid Buckingham Palace tea towel as a house warming gift.
But what I most enjoyed today was having the services of a butler to serve me my breakfast and coffee.
're scheduled knee operation
getting an average of -123db between 400hz to 20k on my headphone amp :-)
just need to sort out the -90db spike at 50hz and i'll be chuffed to bits.
andrewsmith
11-02-16, 07:10 AM
What!?
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Red ones
11-02-16, 08:14 AM
Blue skies, suns out.
The downside is I need to go to work.
The upside is I have to do an hour on the bike to get there.
:-)
getting an average of -123db between 400hz to 20k on my headphone amp :-)
just need to sort out the -90db spike at 50hz and i'll be chuffed to bits.
Mains hum?
Red ones
12-02-16, 09:25 PM
Going to work down the motorway chuckling at the gap being big enough to filter.
The guy in front was riding a Fatboy with wide tyre conversion. His rear was wider than the whole of my bike, so the cars were far enough apart for me. I think the sound from his exhaust was denting a few body panels as well.
:-)
BanannaMan
14-02-16, 01:12 AM
The next step of taking my life back!
All those months spent in the hospital and lying in bed recovering, followed by even more months of taking it easy and eating good to build up strength, resulted in putting a few extra pounds on.
Finally, with full approval of the heart doctor, started back riding the exercise bike again today.
Looking to take off around 20 to 25 lbs. in the next 10 weeks then cut back a bit to keep it off.
I really do enjoy riding/working out on that thing!
maviczap
14-02-16, 06:59 AM
You'll be joining us on the cycling thread Bill?
great news, good luck and good health
Sir Trev
14-02-16, 10:17 AM
Good news indeed Bill. You might find yourself with the munchkin on the cycling forum at some point as she just told us she's signed up for her uni's team in the London to Paris ride in July.
carelesschucca
14-02-16, 11:44 AM
Thats top news Bill. So good to hear. :)
Nice one Bill, I see a mamil in the making. Keep it up :thumright:
Adam Ef
14-02-16, 08:23 PM
Dry roads today and finally got insurance and tax sorted on the new (to me) SV650s... so celebrated last weeks test pass with an hour out getting a feel for the new bike. In a nutshell... very solid feeling, geared higher than my old 125 (obviously!) and getting used to the position will take a while, but got a feel for taking pressure off my wrists by gripping the tank with my knees... my core needs to get stronger to support this! Wonderful hour out though and can't wait for the next dry day.
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BanannaMan
15-02-16, 04:36 AM
Thanks everyone.
Er...sorry for the confusion.
Exercise bike = stationary bike in "American"
Lost over 40lbs in less than 5 months riding it in 2011.
Suddenly I feel so..... American. :oops:
maviczap
15-02-16, 08:10 AM
Exercise bike in American, can be interpreted as turbo trainer in the UK :-)
Both are stationary :-)
All the best Bill,just sold mine,I did well on it but oh boy was it boring,put it in front of the telly or something to while away those miles !!!
BanannaMan
15-02-16, 11:14 AM
Exercise bike in American, can be interpreted as turbo trainer in the UK :-)
Both are stationary :-)
OK, really feeling like a true American now. :oops: :oops:
All the best Bill,just sold mine,I did well on it but oh boy was it boring,put it in front of the telly or something to while away those miles !!!
I lost 40 lbs. riding it in 2011.
Yes in front of the tv and listening to mp3's!
Littlepeahead
15-02-16, 02:51 PM
This made me laugh. Definitely one for Chris8886 who won't use capitals because it requires the extra effort of pressing the shift key!
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/15/837b91289eec422912086ff56adf7a0f.jpg
BanannaMan
15-02-16, 05:14 PM
Haha! That is a BIG difference!
Littlepeahead
15-02-16, 08:58 PM
This post just made me laugh too.
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=220899
It's a bit chilly for delivering motorcycles naked, and think of the gravel rash if you had an off!
maviczap
15-02-16, 09:01 PM
LOL :sunny: :p
carelesschucca
18-02-16, 11:39 AM
My 10 year old leathers fit me perfectly again, I tried em on last night... It's not a strain to get into them. Ya dancer.
I also weighed myself yesterday and since I started this cycling lark in September I've lost 9lbs (not much, but I was hardly porky to start off with)
I am a happy boy, next big step, stopping the vaping...
Luckypants
18-02-16, 12:32 PM
The sun shining through the skylight in the extension. Might not seem much, but up until now the winter shadows and low sun angle have meant the sunshine didn't get to the skylight. As the spring springs into summer our new extension will be a lovely room.
carelesschucca
18-02-16, 01:16 PM
The sun shining through the skylight in the extension. Might not seem much, but up until now the winter shadows and low sun angle have meant the sunshine didn't get to the skylight. As the spring springs into summer our new extension will be a lovely room.
:thumright::thumleft:
Nutsinatin
18-02-16, 05:24 PM
Bike insurance renewal, once again they've sent me a renewal quote cheaper than the previous year and cheaper than anyone else on the market with more extras, 2 mins to activate the renewal over the phone, job done.
littleoldman2
18-02-16, 08:59 PM
Bloody hell a pleasant insurance post:o:D:D
andrewsmith
18-02-16, 09:37 PM
Bloody hell a pleasant insurance post:o:D:D
I'm carol Nash and admirals worst nightmare
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Bike insurance renewal, once again they've sent me a renewal quote cheaper than the previous year and cheaper than anyone else on the market with more extras, 2 mins to activate the renewal over the phone, job done.
yup mines goes down every year as well. last renewal was £114 FC with no security devices. Bikesure, they also know my bike is modified and i have had a claim with them as well for the last bike which was stolen. every year they send me a letter stating when they will take the payment and then once payment is made they send me out my docs. could i get it cheeper.. yes, but i dont care for the hassle.
Littlepeahead
19-02-16, 09:30 AM
Mine came in but I haven't checked against last year. I'll be removing the SV from the policy this year I expect.
I'm happy because a simple reset on the thermostat switch got my heating working again. I reckon Stu laying his cold sweater on the top of it for 10 minutes the other morning tripped it but because it's a storage heater you can't tell until the next day.
Adam Ef
19-02-16, 05:35 PM
Registered intent to marry today.
(Again.. did it a couple of years ago but our wedding evaporated when we got done over moving, selling our house to an evil buyer.. who fleeced us at last minute and took all our wedding funds and lots more by dropping her offer by £9,000 the day before exchange)
dizzyblonde
19-02-16, 09:54 PM
I now have a fully rebuilt, fully serviced and Mot'd VRaptor 1000, back at home after being at motorcycle hospital since Xmas. It's taken almost 18 months of sourcing parts, two radiator donors, and the aid of a very old friend and talented motorcycle mechanic to painstakingly get her roadworthy.
DB IS A VERY HAPPY BUNNY!!
I even got some rather tasty v-trec levers for her yesterday too. Just got to sit patiently for the weather to change for the better now :p
littleoldman2
19-02-16, 10:01 PM
Whoop Whoop
I now have a fully rebuilt, fully serviced and Mot'd VRaptor 1000, back at home after being at motorcycle hospital since Xmas. It's taken almost 18 months of sourcing parts, two radiator donors, and the aid of a very old friend and talented motorcycle mechanic to painstakingly get her roadworthy.
DB IS A VERY HAPPY BUNNY!!
I even got some rather tasty v-trec levers for her yesterday too. Just got to sit patiently for the weather to change for the better now :p
Oh pic pleas .
Love the V Raptors.
dizzyblonde
20-02-16, 11:21 AM
Oh pic pleas .
Love the V Raptors.
No can do I'm afraid, kitty snook in, like the alley cat she is, in the pouring rain and dark off the back of a van. Didn't even start her up, rolled her in the Lou shed and slammed the door shut. Put her under a blanket this morning now she's dry
Littlepeahead
20-02-16, 01:53 PM
It's the younger nephew's birthday today. He loves going to the air show so his cake has that theme.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/20/51356d8a02a2cdd66950b09066c5b348.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/20/8857f17fece24a698aa1d3170b2d377e.jpg
Geodude
20-02-16, 03:52 PM
I now have a fully rebuilt, fully serviced and Mot'd VRaptor 1000, back at home after being at motorcycle hospital since Xmas. It's taken almost 18 months of sourcing parts, two radiator donors, and the aid of a very old friend and talented motorcycle mechanic to painstakingly get her roadworthy.
DB IS A VERY HAPPY BUNNY!!
I even got some rather tasty v-trec levers for her yesterday too. Just got to sit patiently for the weather to change for the better now :p
https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/435906777452785664/jelWhIKz.jpeg
It's the younger nephew's birthday today. He loves going to the air show so his cake has that theme.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/20/51356d8a02a2cdd66950b09066c5b348.jpg
http://www.college-degrees.org/Articles/homer-simpson-drooling-picture-i14.png
:D xGx
Littlepeahead
20-02-16, 05:09 PM
Even the cat liked it.http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/20/7a50d3234995e851d76547f5afd75e3a.jpg
getting even closer to finishing my Raspberry Pi music streamer/headphone amp. i got a TP-Link TL-WR710N router which has a usb socket and acts like a NAS so i can now stream music from a portable HDD via the router too the Raspberry Pi. it all works superb and gives me a private network for the RPi Streamer. yes i could have bought an off the shelf streamer but most are all shizz sound quality wise and not upgradable as to the DAC.
Sir Trev
20-02-16, 09:44 PM
Bibs, I'll pretend I understood what you said and give you a virtual high five.
My smile for today is the food baby I am currently suffering with following a nice for-the-sake-of-it curry meal out with Lady Poppy.
cant beat a good curry night. peppermints before the snogging though.. lol
carelesschucca
21-02-16, 12:17 AM
Peppermint, always wondered why your breath smelt so nice...
Sir Trev
21-02-16, 07:58 AM
Are you suggesting Bibs lives on a diet of nothing but curry (he said, ignoring the other implication)?
The bike getting sorted out, at last! Not bad for a 10 year old bike getting a clean bill of health and no niggles from a main dealer workshop.
maviczap
22-02-16, 07:43 PM
Still light at half past five tonight, and warm enough to walk in short sleeves to my car.
carelesschucca
22-02-16, 08:14 PM
Are you suggesting Bibs lives on a diet of nothing but curry (he said, ignoring the other implication)?
I dunno but every time we've snogged he's had lovely minty breath...
BanannaMan
23-02-16, 05:20 AM
Ease up on Bibs.
A man who likes Raspberry Pie while jamming on the headphones can't be all bad. ;)
carelesschucca
23-02-16, 01:13 PM
Bibs knows I love him...
On a different note I'm guessing it's been a hard few months for Tito Rabat since he started riding a MotoGP bike.
love you too Denno :-)
whats motogp?... lol
Sir Trev
23-02-16, 06:26 PM
Don't mention MotoGP please. I'll be cold turkey this year after telling BT to shove their Sports package aftet they waited till the season was half way through before whacking a subscription on the "free" service I'd signed up to. They knew it was bait and switch and that plenty of us would pay to see the last half of the season we were already hooked on.
My smile today is realising I had forgotten to switch my lights on for the commute home but as it was light enough it didn't matter. Will still be glad to get Lady Poppy's car back tomorrow which has automatic headlights and I can use my own car again, which also has auto headlights...
Luckypants
24-02-16, 01:21 PM
An hour long chat on the phone with my son, telling me of their latest adventures. :D
Adam Ef
24-02-16, 05:03 PM
Cold but sunny, dry day out. Had a few more hours out getting the feel of the SV and only had very minimal mud splatters to quickly wipe off when I got in, (rather than the usual needing to get a bucket and sponge out).
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