Another pointless thread
Posted 09/12/2012 - 09:56
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Did anyone hear the interview with Dave Brubeck last night? It was a repeat of one Paul Gambaccini had with him on the eve of his 90th birthday.
It was actually really interesting, even for a non Jazz fan like me.
Edit: The weather must be better in Edinburgh than it is here - no-one would go out on a bike voluntarily here today.
Have fun with it, and be safe.
It was actually really interesting, even for a non Jazz fan like me.
Edit: The weather must be better in Edinburgh than it is here - no-one would go out on a bike voluntarily here today.
Have fun with it, and be safe.
Posted 09/12/2012 - 10:11
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Edinburgh is sunny and warm. Well not cold anyway. A bit of a breeze but nothing too bad.
The most important thing is the new bike has heated grips!
The most important thing is the new bike has heated grips!
Posted 09/12/2012 - 10:23
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After heaps of snow on Friday and -8C and sun yesterday it is at least warmer today, 6C, but it is chucking it down. The ground is still frozen so it is very dodgy in places on the roads.
Posted 09/12/2012 - 11:19
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Here is my Christmas workout plan.
Barrie - Too Old To Die Young
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Posted 09/12/2012 - 11:41
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sounds like a great plan to me.
Posted 09/12/2012 - 12:24
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Don't forget to turn the heated grips OFF!
They flatten a battery faster than a steam roller when the engine's not running.
Apart from that, enjoy and have a good ride home Gareth.
They flatten a battery faster than a steam roller when the engine's not running.
Apart from that, enjoy and have a good ride home Gareth.
Cheers, HG
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
Posted 09/12/2012 - 13:15
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Just heard Patrick Moore has died.
Posted 09/12/2012 - 15:07
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Hardgravity wrote:
..and he was only 89.
The Sky At Night will never be the same again,and a sad loss to the percussion world as well.
Indeed. He was a lovely eccentric. ..and he was only 89.
The Sky At Night will never be the same again,and a sad loss to the percussion world as well.
My husband met him once when he visited the Lab where we worked prior to a satellite launch. Unlike most of the TV people who presented bits from there (Tomorrow's World springs to mind) Sir Patrick was knowledgeable and interested and asked intelligent questions. For the rest it was just a presenting job really.
Posted 09/12/2012 - 15:43
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Barrie - that's a wonderful exercise
let the education continue
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
Posted 09/12/2012 - 18:10
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Bike feels good, although the weight is a big difference at first. The automatic gears are superb - no creep like on a car. On the flat, stop with both feet on the floor and the bike just stays there. Twist of the wrist and you're away!
Hardgravity wrote:
Don't forget to turn the heated grips OFF! ... They flatten a battery faster than a steam roller when the engine's not running.
Went for the genuine Honda ones which turn off with the engine. Just have to remember to turn on the ignition before moving the bike. Otherwise the alarm comes on!
Don't forget to turn the heated grips OFF! ... They flatten a battery faster than a steam roller when the engine's not running.
Posted 09/12/2012 - 18:19
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Good choice Gareth, a couple of the lads at work had heated grips, Oxford after market ones, and they had to bump start their bikes regularly in winter!
No such luxuries for me,I'm an old fashioned cold fingered biker. That and office tied at the moment!
Beer time, here's to a long and happy biking future, cheers.
No such luxuries for me,I'm an old fashioned cold fingered biker. That and office tied at the moment!
Beer time, here's to a long and happy biking future, cheers.
Cheers, HG
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
Posted 09/12/2012 - 18:49
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Got to be said, it wasn't that cold today, but going around the bypass at 75 without inner gloves my hands were toasty, to the point I had to turn them down.
Might even have to get the bike down to Whitby at some point, but the big test will be the bypass at rush hour. Should be much more fun when you sail past the traffic!
Might even have to get the bike down to Whitby at some point, but the big test will be the bypass at rush hour. Should be much more fun when you sail past the traffic!
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Out last night for the flying club dinner where I had my second Christmas dinner this year. I always wonder why we can't have turkey all year. I love the stuff.
Picking up the bike today, so if you don't hear from me you know why!