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by JohnClimber
Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:27 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: SOLD - Gopro Max 2 - 360 degree action camera
Replies: 1
Views: 2822

Re: Gopro Max 2 - 360 degree action camera

Sold subject to viewing tomorrow
by JohnClimber
Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:01 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4931
Views: 1207359

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Off topic. GERMAN POLICE Genuine Issued Gore Tex* Winter Polar Fleece, Lined Parka Grade 1 I use this as my winter dog walking coat now and it's brilliant £23.99, claimed to be Goretex*, yes it looks like a Goretex type material but there is no mention of this in German on the coats interior. https:...
by JohnClimber
Thu Nov 16, 2023 7:50 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: SOLD - Gopro Max 2 - 360 degree action camera
Replies: 1
Views: 2822

SOLD - Gopro Max 2 - 360 degree action camera

Now sold.

GoPro MAX 360 action camera.

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by JohnClimber
Sun Nov 05, 2023 11:56 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Photos you have taken in the last month of which you like.
Replies: 1458
Views: 387686

Re: Photos you have taken in the last month of which you like.

GregMay wrote: Sat Nov 04, 2023 7:15 pm *sigh*

Not going to get into the "it's not photography" argument, but can we at least keep the images as things we took while physically there- otherwise, what is the point?
It was just the one I promise
by JohnClimber
Fri Nov 03, 2023 11:43 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Photos you have taken in the last month of which you like.
Replies: 1458
Views: 387686

Re: Photos you have taken in the last month of which you like.

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Molly made on Bing AI
With no photo taken at all
by JohnClimber
Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:58 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Winter Event entries now open.
Replies: 67
Views: 15309

Re: Winter Event entries now open.

I've just Googled "Power Seekers meaning" And the reply was.... "Who are the power seekers? Oftentimes they're people who, for whatever reason, feel powerless, weak, or scared inside. They seek control or power over others because it makes them feel safe or less fearful." Read in...
by JohnClimber
Wed Nov 01, 2023 6:06 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Winter Event entries now open.
Replies: 67
Views: 15309

Re: Winter Event entries now open.

faustus wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 3:41 pm These are the kind of BB events i'd like to do, but the timing of the WRT and winter event never works for my family commitments.
Ditch the family, the Winter Event and WRT are the only "event" that most of us do each year.

Give it a go, you know you want to
by JohnClimber
Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:58 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Winter Event entries now open.
Replies: 67
Views: 15309

Re: Winter Event entries now open.

In.
But don't let that put others off joining in the fun.
by JohnClimber
Tue Oct 31, 2023 2:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11441
Views: 1919246

Re: The post man's been ...

Bearbonesnorm wrote: Sun Oct 29, 2023 7:41 pm The DPD man brought a large box full of Winter Event goodies - very nice they are too :-bd
This post is useless without the picture of the said "goodies" :wink:
by JohnClimber
Sun Oct 29, 2023 8:55 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Winter Bivvy?
Replies: 53
Views: 38516

Re: Winter Bivvy?

1st weekend in December is Global Fat Bike day ride. Anyone with a Fat bike is encouraged to take it for a spin. Several from here are heading to Snowdonia to for a ride, night out with good food and beer before a ride back on the Sunday. So we'll be doing our Winter Bivvy stopping in a private both...
by JohnClimber
Wed Oct 25, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Visiting all the bothies (on foot) - Juls Stodel
Replies: 7
Views: 1783

Re: Visiting all the bothies (on foot) - Juls Stodel

"Then, to avoid the chilly Scottish winter, she began hiking south toward Wales,
ticking off dozens of bothies in the process.
Her attempt to steer clear of bad weather was not successful. Wales was constantly cold and wet
"

No sh!t Sherlock
by JohnClimber
Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:56 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Hijacking this board - sorry SOLD!
Replies: 5
Views: 732

Re: Hijacking this board - sorry

Yes John, I saw them that year too and twice since. Your photos were brilliant, I still have them. Did you ever take one of Colton (banjo)? Sure did :cool: https://live.staticflickr.com/7831/46306769654_d1ea2ba6b4_5k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/4834/46978408032_51a1f60af0_5k.jpg Enjoy Saturda...
by JohnClimber
Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:01 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Hijacking this board - sorry SOLD!
Replies: 5
Views: 732

Re: Hijacking this board - sorry

A friend of mine has two spare tickets for The Dead South this Saturday at Manchester Apollo. Face value is £27.50 each plus fee but she'll take £20 per ticket. I can email you the pdf tickets. I'm going :-bd Dee Such a brilliant band, saw them live in Liverpool a couple of years back, But I have n...
by JohnClimber
Sun Oct 22, 2023 9:24 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sleeping on it
Replies: 19
Views: 2632

Re: Sleeping on it

Quilt curious? - Yep, been there and out the other side with hours of sleep lost with a cold back Side sleeper? - Yep, you need the right air bed. My quilt style (no insulation under you) air bed hugging sleep system review is here. https://www.bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/sierra-designs-backcountry-b...
by JohnClimber
Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 - a few thoughts.
Replies: 82
Views: 13888

Re: BB200 - a few thoughts.

Back on subject. We are very inclusive, but the problem for some thinking the BB200 is just another "event" is that they need everything in place and all their ducks in a row, with a GPX, sweepers, an organised campsites in the middle of a 2 day ride are the normal for these bike packers. ...
by JohnClimber
Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:28 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 - a few thoughts.
Replies: 82
Views: 13888

Re: BB200 - a few thoughts.

If anyone felt 'offended' by my blurb. I do apologise (like, sincerely) and it wasn't my intention. So you'll have to blame Bob :smile: (Whitestone). Well I'm offended..... PS. JonC (in case you're reading), thanks so much for the bivy invites :grin: and it wasn't cos the pubs were involved that I ...
by JohnClimber
Fri Oct 06, 2023 1:03 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 75975

Re: BB200 2023

I'm out with a DNS already. Lower back pain causing me to move about like a sloth for first few hours of waking up. Left it 5 days before making a decision. Have a good ride you all :smile: Maybe next time! If you want an easy option this weekend mate, you know where we are riding this weekend mate...
by JohnClimber
Mon Oct 02, 2023 8:59 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11441
Views: 1919246

Re: The post man's been ...

Forget lightweight.
Grab your "lightweight" chair and cook with one of these

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It's the future :wink:
by JohnClimber
Sun Oct 01, 2023 9:51 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: The king is dead.....
Replies: 26
Views: 2700

Re: The king is dead.....

dlovett wrote: Sun Oct 01, 2023 7:56 am John,

My sincere condolences for your loss.
:lol: yes, it does feel like I've lost a member of the family
Please send donations to the Just Giving page.
www.johnneedsathirdoutdry.com
by JohnClimber
Sat Sep 30, 2023 10:33 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The king is dead.....
Replies: 26
Views: 2700

Re: The king is dead.....

Repair job done using packraft repair glue and a strip of black TPU https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52482095763_fc237e9991_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52481552021_3862c7301c_b.jpg I'm going to wait to see if there's a better version available in the Black Friday sales in a few wee...
by JohnClimber
Sat Sep 30, 2023 9:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2023
Replies: 588
Views: 75975

Re: BB200 2023

Just remember when you ride through the towns and villages on the loop not to go over 20mph, and if you overtake any cars please give them 1.5m

No close passing please

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by JohnClimber
Tue Sep 19, 2023 12:42 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Alpkit r i g 3.5
Replies: 2
Views: 294

Re: Alpkit bicycle 3.5

Had to google to see what a "Alpkit bicycle 3.5" was.

Only to realise it's the forum anti swear word filter working well :lol: :lol: :lol: