That was boomin' cold.

[dizzyblonde]

Originally Posted by zsv650

work's for me i do a lot of heavy lifting and strain my body a lot at work and it really help's keep everything less crunchy.

Think of me being like an overstretched elastic band. If I damage anything I snap, plus I don't feel it. I practically dislocated my knee when suzy fell on me the day of the catherine wheel rideout. I thought ouch, looked down and saw my knee and leg twisted practically right round, thought that was naughty and rode for 200 miles. I got home and it was like huge, it hurt a little but not a lot. Its not until the cold has set in that I've found my knee is damaged more than i thought, but thats how i am. Its the same with my fingers, last month I had them twisted precariously, and though they went black with bruising, and swelled they didn;t hurt, consequences are they hurt like hell in the cold now. I can dislocate my shoulder for fun, from damaging it years ago, but every winter the pain flares in up in it,, and it takes longer to rid myself of it. i'm supposed to exercise the lot in certain ways so not to over stretch everything, but i'm a little lazy on that account.
I'm just thinking of hangin the boots up til warmer weather, , as every year it gets worse, not at work til April anyway. But I aint getting a bloody car, I'd far rather walk

Originally Posted by missyorkie_chris

yup cod liver oil and glucosamine, start dosing up Lou!

glucosamine has differing views it could be ok for some but not everyone, I got a big vat of them in the cupboard for matt, but the doc says its useless for him. I've yet to find anything that would say it would benefit my condition, theres also enough tablets rattling round inside right now anyways

edit ..sorry Grinchy I seem to have stolen your chilly thread. I shall stop now

Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

glucosamine has differing views it could be ok for some but not everyone, I got a big vat of them in the cupboard for matt, but the doc says its useless for him. I've yet to find anything that would say it would benefit my condition

Fairy nuff, works for the dogs

[rowdy]

Grinch have you got a balaclava, my wife bought me one of those thin dainese jobs the other christmas and by eck am I grateful, bloody good they are for keeping the cold of your cheeks in this inclement weather, and they keep your breath from fogging the visor up too.

I need to start wearing more clothes on the bike, I'll be starting doing 50 miles a day again soon

[Stu]

Originally Posted by missyorkie_chris

Speaking of heated stuff, just out of interest has anyone tried those heated insoles?

Yes, gave up on them . Charging 6 batteries just not worth it, not sure if the don't work, or just my rechargeable batteries or not good enough. So even at only £10 from Maplins I can't recommend them. Maybe better ones are better.

Originally Posted by Stu

Yes, gave up on them . Charging 6 batteries just not worth it, not sure if the don't work, or just my rechargeable batteries or not good enough. So even at only £10 from Maplins I can't recommend them. Maybe better ones are better.

I thought they wired up to the bike?

[Stu]

Yeah better ones do like Klan or Gerbing, but cheapskates go to Maplins & spend £10 expecting the world

Originally Posted by rowdy

Grinch have you got a balaclava, my wife bought me one of those thin dainese jobs the other christmas and by eck am I grateful, bloody good they are for keeping the cold of your cheeks in this inclement weather, and they keep your breath from fogging the visor up too.

I have a Balaclava, just didn't put it on as the journey through London wasn't that cold, then when I did get going I was just in that mind set to get home. Hand to make do with the buff.

Originally Posted by Stu

How's the hated jacket Dan? - I find it doesn't do a lot, but I'm thankful for what it does do.
Can't wait for my heated gloves been well over a week since I paid that feckin ebay seller

Jacket seemed to work just fine, and yes its not the hottest thing in the world, but hot enough so that I don't get a nasty chill on my chest.

Heat gloves might have to be my next thing...

This morning though while it was no where near as cold I had to ride with the visor up again due to the huge salt build up. So annoying.