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I've a 4" Safety Mileage on the back Phil and just looking at it scares me :wink:
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Landslide wrote: Tue Apr 20, 2021 12:44 pm
thenorthwind wrote: Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:15 pm A new bobble hat, to ensure the weather continues as-is
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I had an Osprey Seral turn up yesterday

My montane batpack's zip is wearing out. Bought this one for local rides, particularly group ones. I find I'm not drinking regularly enough on the short rides.

Didn't get a chance to use it last night as I was biviing out so took my rucksack. But seems decent having tried it on

I now have three waist packs to go with my 20+ rucksacks...!
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Some new bearing cups - much better than the old ones that looked like they were machined with a knife and fork.

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Ignoring the replacement Thud buster LT for that disappeared from the cellar 2 yrs ago, that arrived last week.. ..
Three. order on the go from up to a week ago all turned up a today, yah.
some missing parts for a, sewing machine, spool cones holders & and led lamp. spo cones that will improved thread feeding d prevent jams :-bd. An led lamp, of with no rating on it. :roll: I glad it potted & encabsulated. (To start a dodgy Chinese theme... ).
A Ebay order, claiming to be from London, GB, that han a customs sticker :roll: . Just a UK shop front... for a Chinese Co.. yada yada ya.. Thin low adhesion soluable double sided tack tape. it useful stuff, position & stick, sew - job done. no pins clips or faff. (no stickinss to bind up needles brilliant for thin, slippy or waterproof fabrics) . then it disolves in a warm water and disappears - cellulose based.
Last but no least, a Ti mug from Sean IOW. 450ml is a good compact size. bonus has measure ments on side, bonus! Ta very much ly.

*(An overlocker that trims and binds edgers all in one :-bd ).
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The book from Rich Pips :-bd thanks Joe
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OS map of Anglesey. Can't wait 😀
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Verena wrote: Tue Apr 27, 2021 8:44 pm OS map of Anglesey. Can't wait 😀
It’s a good map (1.50 scale), love seeing of the the islands in one sheet. Some cracking spots there to visit too :-bd
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Obscure book of the week: The Coal Mines Of Buxton. Should've bought it before I went last week. Just means I'll have to go back soon to explore more thoroughly.
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and delivered so small but pleasing bits and bats for my dales divide ride.

a Twofish light mount. a zefal tool bottle and a new anker powerbank, as mine as been eaten by the 'rona' virus or some other lurgy.
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Obscure book of the week: The Coal Mines Of Buxton.
I had a relative who owned coal mines in that neck of the woods.
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voodoo_simon wrote: Tue Apr 27, 2021 8:47 pm
Verena wrote: Tue Apr 27, 2021 8:44 pm OS map of Anglesey. Can't wait 😀
It’s a good map (1.50 scale), love seeing of the the islands in one sheet. Some cracking spots there to visit too :-bd
This husband/ wife conversation a couple of days ago still makes me chuckle:

We're talking about how much we're looking forward to our upcoming holiday (bearing in mind it's been three years since we've had a holiday together as a couple, and even that was just a "romantic" mini break in the Holiday Express next to the M4 in Swindon :lol: ). Mr Z says, "How many bedrooms does this cottage have then?" "Dunno" I say, "I'll have a look". He says "Or do you want to sleep outside?" :o :o Me: " Could I?? Really??? Thanks, that would be brilliant!"

Mind you, the back yard/ garden area looks like this

Image2021-04-28_09-27-54 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr

I don't think he's trying to get rid of me as such, he just enjoys what I enjoy by proxy - can we make him an honorary Boner??
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Verena wrote: Wed Apr 28, 2021 7:27 pm a "romantic" mini break in the Holiday Express next to the M4 in Swindon :lol:
:lol: :lol:

What sophisticated gourmet meal did he treat you to? Scampi in a basket with a bottle of Blue Nun? :smile:
Mr Z says, "How many bedrooms does this cottage have then?" "Dunno" I say, "I'll have a look". He says "Or do you want to sleep outside?" :o :o Me: " Could I?? Really??? Thanks, that would be brilliant!"
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Love to have seen his face :smile: . Poor chap, he must be as long-suffering as Mrs Perrin :wink: .
can we make him an honorary Boner??
Better ask Stu. There's probably some vile initiation ceremony of some sort for Hon (eh, no, hang on that's "Honourable" isn't it (*) ) members...

(*) well he's, er, bound to be that too of course, ahem :grin: .
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Bearbonesnorm wrote: Wed Apr 28, 2021 7:13 pm
Obscure book of the week: The Coal Mines Of Buxton.
I had a relative who owned coal mines in that neck of the woods.
Wow, you might have been bequeathed a coal mine and not realised!

Relative: Robert Longsdon? Isaac Wheeldon? George Brassington? Or even the Duke of Devonshire himself?! :lol: . Blimey, you might be ninth in line for ownership of Chatsworth as well!
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RIP wrote: Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:25 pm Blimey, you might be ninth in line for ownership of Chatsworth as well!

In fact you're already related to the Wrights of Eyam Hall - they've lived there for centuries, and owned many lead mines around Eyam.
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Another sit mat (you can never have enough) and a bottle of smidge
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After the wittering on here about them a Rab Borealis. Seems rather nice in the "flesh", even a rather pleasant shade of belisha, I mean orange 😉
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I’ve also received a Borealis - mine’s blue. And while I was at it I ordered an Endura Shacket, which is a reversible insulated shirt/jacket - hipster check on the shirt side and a lightly quilted shooting jacket look on the other. I think I’ll be sticking with the shirt look but I might need to grow my beard again and up my dangle mug game.
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Charliecres wrote: Sun May 02, 2021 4:27 pm And while I was at it I ordered an Endura Shacket, which is a reversible insulated shirt/jacket
I've had one of those a while now, comfortable bit of kit. Not been worn on the bike but has seen a lot of apres-ride action :cool:
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Yes, I used it on the bike this morning and while planting out borlotti beans this afternoon. I think it’ll see plenty of action
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a saddle from Sean IOW. It's a firm perche I'm sure I will love it
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Not the postman but I had a drive out to Corwen to collect some cylinder heads from the vapour blaster.
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An Arixci shaped tarp from Joe's Shop. Once again, very prompt service from the young yin and I'm looking forward to trying it out very soon!
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A much bigger 3D printer I’ll be able to make a bike soon
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