Search found 104 matches

by The Boss
Mon Oct 13, 2014 5:02 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 2014 - congratulations and thank you
Replies: 71
Views: 11115

Re: BB200 2014 - congratulations and thank you

X_X
Yetiman wrote:Im happy in the thought that I managed to find AW and ben a fine place to sleep for a couple of hours
Oh I didn't know they were a couple, isn't Ben a bit young for Ione?
by The Boss
Sat Oct 04, 2014 12:41 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wear it pink! The money has been donated
Replies: 11
Views: 2289

Wear it pink! The money has been donated

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month so we're hoping that Bear Bones Bikepacking will do our bit to help this worthy cause. All donations given to 'feed the bear' this month will be given to the cancer research charity, so if you don't normally donate to help keep the forum going, please, please...
by The Boss
Sun Jul 27, 2014 12:37 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: For Sale - Bear Bones Bikepacking Jerseys. ORDERS CLOSED
Replies: 0
Views: 891

For Sale - Bear Bones Bikepacking Jerseys. ORDERS CLOSED

Well that soon came round ... if you ordered a jersey, simply sit back, forget you ever did and await a nice surprise when it drops through your letterbox :-bd
by The Boss
Wed Jul 23, 2014 12:05 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bearbones bike jerseys - design's up.
Replies: 155
Views: 27315

Re: Bearbones bike jerseys - design's up.

Okay the big guns are here now! The price per jersey will be £39.00, that's signed for delivery to you. Before I put up a buy button, I want to run a survey on the 'Wild nights out'. Please only take part if you are considering buying a jersey.

Cheers
Dee
by The Boss
Mon Jul 14, 2014 5:17 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a month 2014 thread.
Replies: 401
Views: 93699

Re: Bivvy a month 2014 thread.

This weekend Chew, Yeti, Wenchie and myself had a trip to the seaside. If there are any newbies out there that are wondering just how much faffing time should be taken prior to a trip ... about as long as it takes to manually cut thistles in a 2.5 acre field and dig a small drainage trench. Someone...
by The Boss
Fri Jun 27, 2014 3:08 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: FFS!
Replies: 22
Views: 2542

Re: FFS!

I'd like to set the record straight: 1. A rebuild was mentioned but only after running it for the summer - his idea not mine! 2. I didn't realise the head was leaking oil that much, it's new clean oil, with the majority of the residue now residing in my right boot (but am I demanding new boots - no...
by The Boss
Wed Jun 25, 2014 6:41 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: FFS!
Replies: 22
Views: 2542

Re: FFS!

I'd like to set the record straight: 1. A rebuild was mentioned but only after running it for the summer - his idea not mine! 2. I didn't realise the head was leaking oil that much, it's new clean oil, with the majority of the residue now residing in my right boot (but am I demanding new boots - no)...
by The Boss
Sun May 25, 2014 12:29 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Highland trail 550!!
Replies: 391
Views: 56495

Re: Highland trail 550!!

Blackhound wrote:They started ok with a piper and everything. (raises bar for BB200, male voice choir? ).
Oh come on, what are the chances of getting a male voice choir in Wales?
by The Boss
Tue May 06, 2014 10:25 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: WRT - Thank you
Replies: 47
Views: 7526

Re: WRT - Thank you

Thank you No sir, tis I who should be thanking you and Chew for your help on Saturday. As they say in these parts ... that was 'tidy parking' from Chew. No flatfishy ... no weigh-in! Also gratitude to fantasticmrsmatt for the bara brith, crumbly or not, there wasn't a crumb left! Alpikit Izzy ... a...
by The Boss
Sat Apr 12, 2014 5:10 pm
Forum: Feed the bear
Topic: The Hungry Bear
Replies: 4
Views: 19847

The Hungry Bear

We've set up a simple Paypal 'Donate' button which we hope some of you may press from time to time.

We really don't want anyone to feel pressured into donating, there's absolutely no obligation but your generosity will help keep the machine well oiled.

PLEASE FEED THE BEAR

Thank you.
by The Boss
Thu Apr 03, 2014 1:01 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: WRT 2014 starters list
Replies: 8
Views: 2047

WRT 2014 starters list

Please check you're on the list and that you have received the grid refs. The t shirt order will be placed on Monday so you have until Sunday evening to let me know if you're missing. Cheers Dee ANDREWS John ANDREWS Nick BAINBRIDGE Jonathan BARON-HALL Amy BARTER Dave BASKERVILLE Adrian BEET Gari BEN...
by The Boss
Wed Dec 25, 2013 9:00 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Lluest Cwm Bach - between Christmas + NY?
Replies: 75
Views: 29056

Re: Lluest Cwm Bach - between Christmas + NY?

(also noticed Forest Freeride is on goolemaps now)
Actually, we've been on google maps for ages, pity they have us in the wrong place :roll:

I've tried amending it but to no avail :cry:

We have detailed directions if anyone needs them :)

Dee
by The Boss
Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:06 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Photo comp - Brothersmith wins by default.
Replies: 15
Views: 2165

Photo comp - Brothersmith wins by default.

The theme this time is a lovely sounding 'Your worst injury' ... I've no idea what to expect.

Post your pictures here and we'll see how we get on. Thanks to Bigface for choosing ;)
by The Boss
Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:47 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Your input required
Replies: 9
Views: 2042

Re: Your input required

//on a different note for input, I think there are a few too many announcements at the top of the this forum. Both on my laptop and my phone I can see maybe one post without having to scroll down. Isn't some of it is a bit redundant now, such as "why is the bear so cute", "General ba...
by The Boss
Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:09 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Your input required
Replies: 9
Views: 2042

Your input required

We're changing some of the phrases for the back of the BBB apparel. We welcome any suggestions from you. Please try to keep to 32 characters max including spaces. Currently we have: The riding's only half the fun Shitting in the woods since 2011 I'm just a bivvy nerd Two wheeled tramp There are more...
by The Boss
Sun Mar 25, 2012 10:55 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tees for sale - 6 colours to choose from
Replies: 5
Views: 1973

Tees for sale - 6 colours to choose from

Yes, you're right, this is a hard sell.

Bear Bones Bikepacking tees now available.

http://www.bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk
by The Boss
Sun Mar 25, 2012 10:52 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Have you changed the forum time in your control panel?
Replies: 1
Views: 843

Have you changed the forum time in your control panel?

Flatfishy ... remember what happened last time the clocks changed!
by The Boss
Tue Feb 14, 2012 12:18 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Is it ever alright to alter a trail?
Replies: 5
Views: 1709

Re: Is it ever alright to alter a trail?

Am I on singletrack?
No ... we'd be talking about relationship problems, designer loafers and why steel/aluminium/ti/carbon/whichever bike you own, is so much better than every other bike ;)
by The Boss
Mon Feb 13, 2012 3:59 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Code monkey help required
Replies: 9
Views: 2908

Re: Code monkey help required

You need to change this image which is in the themes? bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB3/styles/AZ_Retro/theme/images/header_bg.png If you are altering this with a straight replace it shouldn't break? Well it did break! Hence the discussion with touch. The problem is not with the image, that's the o...
by The Boss
Mon Feb 13, 2012 3:39 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Code monkey help required
Replies: 9
Views: 2908

Re: Code monkey help required

No need to be sorry, html/php etc is all foreign to me, I deal in colours and shapes so my explanation is probably lacking. I would like to execute the quick fix and I can see through firebug how it will look but I haven't a clue where to find the necessary file to make a permanent fix. I thought th...
by The Boss
Mon Feb 13, 2012 2:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Code monkey help required
Replies: 9
Views: 2908

Re: Code monkey help required

Many thanks touch for the reply, sorry if I am being awkward, I don't want to change the size, I want to change the design. I want to swap the welcome text with the logo (they're on the same png). When I replace the png file on the server and go to the forum, it comes up with a PHP error message ins...
by The Boss
Mon Feb 13, 2012 1:00 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Code monkey help required
Replies: 9
Views: 2908

Code monkey help required

Without my knowledge, s8tannorm turned on private messaging, which has resulted in a clash with the header design. I thought a swift change to the png and upload to replace the existing one would solve the problem ... oh no! The forum software goes awol and I'm left not knowing how to solve the prob...
by The Boss
Mon Feb 13, 2012 12:52 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: It's Me!
Replies: 2
Views: 1191

Re: It's Me!

It's good to see that you get away from the forum ... means all my efforts aren't totally wasted :D

Dee
by The Boss
Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:50 am
Forum: HOW TO REGISTER
Topic: It's easy to register ...
Replies: 0
Views: 33311

It's easy to register ...

Please send an email telling us your name, username and what make and model of bike you ride to:

stuart@bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk

If you'd like to receive the Bear Bones newsletter, you can sign up for it here: https://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/contact/
by The Boss
Tue Sep 13, 2011 10:12 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: There Ain't a Link on the BBBP Forum Site....
Replies: 6
Views: 2686

Re: There Ain't a Link on the BBBP Forum Site....

Link fixed. Thank you James, you'll surely go to heaven :)