SM42 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 (edited) The estimate for bike repairs and renovations is 100PLN. Less than £20 This includes new chain, repairs to the unable to be properly secured handlebars and saddle and general fettling of other rather vital parts such as wheels, brakes and cranks. The bike has probably done a couple of thousand miles in its time as it is the BiL's old bike. It owes me nothing and cheaper than a new bike. It was a bit odd having the mechanical condition of a bicycle assessed by someone who had to do it by feel due to poor eyesight, but if it results in a usable and safe bike I'm not going to argue. Andy Edited August 2, 2022 by SM42 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted August 2, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 2, 2022 4 hours ago, SM42 said: Evening train watching pass has been granted. Wooohoo! Andy I've had one of those today as well. Just got home from Tours Sant-Pierre-des-Corps. A real name to conjour with. Lots of trains in 35 degree heat. One teain was pink all over. No hospital visits were needed which is a bonus. Jamie 4 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pH Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 7 hours ago, coastalview said: This could be rather worrying https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/aug/02/call-for-hippos-to-join-list-of-worlds-most-endangered-animals-aoe?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other Oh, what can be done to save them??? 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simontaylor484 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 @SM42 you could always go and dig this up https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1649655/nazi-gold-treasure-hunt-breakthrough-WW2-goldmine-unearth-hidden-tank-poland 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 (edited) 27 minutes ago, simontaylor484 said: @SM42 you could always go and dig this up https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1649655/nazi-gold-treasure-hunt-breakthrough-WW2-goldmine-unearth-hidden-tank-poland May be he has already and keeping stum. The thought did occur to me as to how he was able to afford the extensive renovation of SM 42 Towers or is it now Chateau SM 42. Edited August 2, 2022 by Winslow Boy 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 I'm saying nothing Andy 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 46 minutes ago, pH said: Oh, what can be done to save them??? Send cake Andy 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted August 2, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 2, 2022 10 minutes ago, SM42 said: Send cake Andy And whisky! 1 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dave Hunt Posted August 2, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 2, 2022 Some damn fine ideas there folks! I am quite prepared to act as collecting agent for all donations of cake and whisky (LDC and Lagavulin 15 preferred) and will then undertake to deliver some of it to the Muddy Hollow. Should any interference be attempted with this humane and altruistic endeavour I will seek the assistance of Captain Cynical Industrie GMBH (Security Division). Dave 1 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted August 3, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 3, 2022 6 hours ago, SM42 said: I'm saying nothing Andy There speaks a husband..... Jamie 3 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted August 3, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 3, 2022 6 hours ago, Dave Hunt said: Some damn fine ideas there folks! I am quite prepared to act as collecting agent for all donations of cake and whisky (LDC and Lagavulin 15 preferred) and will then undertake to deliver some of it to the Muddy Hollow. Should any interference be attempted with this humane and altruistic endeavour I will seek the assistance of Captain Cynical Industrie GMBH (Security Division). Dave Hmmm, for such an important mission it does sound like DH should have a thoroughly trustworthy** Wing-Bear..... ** Bear doesn't drink, so the Whisky is totally safe. Just thought I'd mention that. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 OK one for the psychologists to analyse I've have awoken this morning with quite clear recollections of a very strange dream. For reasons best known to no-one in particular, I was taking part in a 63 mile run 😲 along the canals of Britain We started in Manchester. Local historians were stationed en route to give talks to the participants Having run several miles, I reached the end of the canal, endured the history lesson whilst looking for the next canal to run along, there being no junction. Having gone a couple of miles looking for it with some other participants, a local told us it was 3 miles back the way we had come. On the way back I bumped into Helen Skelton ( ex Blue Peter presenter and also lost) who was taking part and we agreed to run together. We arrived back at the previous canal ( which looked a lot like Coventry canal basin) and had another history lesson before heading off for the next leg. At this point my new running buddy disappeared and I was joined by an anonymous someone else, I have no further recollection of what happened next I awoke refreshed and not feeling like I'd run a marathon or 2 so I know it didn't really happen. How wierd? I'm definitely not built for running. Perhaps it was the Italian beer I had last night. Andy 5 4 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted August 3, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2022 24 minutes ago, SM42 said: OK one for the psychologists to analyse I've have awoken this morning with quite clear recollections of a very strange dream. For reasons best known to no-one in particular, I was taking part in a 63 mile run 😲 along the canals of Britain We started in Manchester. Local historians were stationed en route to give talks to the participants Having run several miles, I reached the end of the canal, endured the history lesson whilst looking for the next canal to run along, there being no junction. Having gone a couple of miles looking for it with some other participants, a local told us it was 3 miles back the way we had come. On the way back I bumped into Helen Skelton ( ex Blue Peter presenter and also lost) who was taking part and we agreed to run together. We arrived back at the previous canal ( which looked a lot like Coventry canal basin) and had another history lesson before heading off for the next leg. At this point my new running buddy disappeared and I was joined by an anonymous someone else, I have no further recollection of what happened next I awoke refreshed and not feeling like I'd run a marathon or 2 so I know it didn't really happen. How wierd? I'm definitely not built for running. Perhaps it was the Italian beer I had last night. Andy The dream is a simple precursor of what you will be doing if the bike is not fixed in time. 1 1 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 7 minutes ago, Happy Hippo said: The dream is a simple precursor of what you will be doing if the bike is not fixed in time. OK then. How do the historians fit in? Or is that something I shouldn't ask? 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Happy Hippo said: The dream is a simple precursor of what you will be doing if the bike is not fixed in time. I've got that sussed. Head off. Hide for a while and arrive at the end of ride BBQ in record time Might do that anyway Andy Edited August 3, 2022 by SM42 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted August 3, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2022 7 minutes ago, Winslow Boy said: OK then. How do the historians fit in? Or is that something I shouldn't ask? Because if Andy managed to run 56 Km at bike speed, he'd very quickly go down in history as a racing snake. 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted August 3, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2022 Last night's starters (LDC): Followed by the Bara Brith: And finally 3 x 500 gallon of best Japanese Malt whisky: 1 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northmoor Posted August 3, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 3, 2022 1 hour ago, SM42 said: OK one for the psychologists to analyse I've have awoken this morning with quite clear recollections of a very strange dream. For reasons best known to no-one in particular, I was taking part in a 63 mile run 😲 along the canals of Britain We started in Manchester. Local historians were stationed en route to give talks to the participants Having run several miles, I reached the end of the canal, endured the history lesson whilst looking for the next canal to run along, there being no junction. Having gone a couple of miles looking for it with some other participants, a local told us it was 3 miles back the way we had come. On the way back I bumped into Helen Skelton ( ex Blue Peter presenter and also lost) who was taking part and we agreed to run together. We arrived back at the previous canal ( which looked a lot like Coventry canal basin) and had another history lesson before heading off for the next leg. At this point my new running buddy disappeared and I was joined by an anonymous someone else, I have no further recollection of what happened next I awoke refreshed and not feeling like I'd run a marathon or 2 so I know it didn't really happen. How wierd? I'm definitely not built for running. Perhaps it was the Italian beer I had last night. Andy From what I've heard of dream analysis, it almost certainly won't have anything to do with canals, historians or Helen Skelton. It almost certainly will be something about unresolved issues with your mother and would you like to book a series of longer sessions with me, Sir? 1 1 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Happy Hippo said: Last night's starters (LDC): Followed by the Bara Brith: And finally 3 x 500 gallon of best Japanese Malt whisky: On a diet I see Big H or should we be calling you not so t big H? Edited August 3, 2022 by Winslow Boy 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Helen Skelton is a bit left field as she is not someone for whom I find any particular attraction. And I'm sure she says the same about me. Andy 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 36 minutes ago, Northmoor said: From what I've heard of dream analysis, it almost certainly won't have anything to do with canals, historians or Helen Skelton. It almost certainly will be something about unresolved issues with your mother and would you like to book a series of longer sessions with me, Sir? That'll be his Edipus Rex. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted August 3, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2022 46 minutes ago, Winslow Boy said: That'll be his Edipus Rex. I though that was a cat eating dinosaur! 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochgorm Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 3 hours ago, Happy Hippo said: And finally 3 x 500 gallon of best Japanese Malt whisky: I take it that the Avtur residues improve the flavour! Charlie 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iL Dottore Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 11 hours ago, Dave Hunt said: ….Should any interference be attempted with this humane and altruistic endeavour I will seek the assistance of Captain Cynical Industrie GMBH (Security Division). 5 hours ago, polybear said: Hmmm, for such an important mission it does sound like DH should have a thoroughly trustworthy** Wing-Bear..... An amateur or the professionals, Dave? Your choice! Actually, Dave, you could go for the Bear (assuming you have bear proof cake transport [definitely a must in such circumstances]) as CCI GmbH (security) is a bit stretched at the moment due to summer hols and many on-duty security staff attending the “advanced eco-protester unsticking” workshop* But if you are not sure about the Bear’s “Paws Off Cake” pledge, I’m sure CCI GmbH can come to an arrangement. *aka fun and games with a dermatome 🤣 4 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted August 3, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 3, 2022 3 hours ago, Winslow Boy said: That'll be his Edipus Rex. Or even Rex Eatapuss if anyone has read Richard Hookets Mash goes to Maine. Jamie 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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