RIP wrote: ↑Sun Mar 07, 2021 11:03 am Fantastic. But...Arg. In order to qualify I need to go and drink a puddle! I've managed rivers, streams, strange taps, ponds, 'small ponds', but not an official 'puddle' yet. At least I don't think so. Maybe I have without realising it.

I'd better check and spare myself a special outing. Stu, what are the upper and lower boundary dimensions of a 'puddle' please? Also presumably there can be no flow? Does it have to be entirely static?

Ta. I don't want to sport this lovely garment under false pretences.

Does it have to be entirely static?

RIP wrote: ↑Sun Mar 07, 2021 11:34 am I've squared it with myself. I've bought one. When it arrives I'll put it on and immediately nip out for a Puddle Pootle just to make sure.

i'm still a bit concerned about the puddle though. It would seem that it has to be static (otherwise it might be a 'pool'?): "A puddle is a small accumulation of liquid, usually water, on a surface.[1] It can form either by pooling in a depression on the surface, or by surface tension upon a flat surface. A puddle is generally shallow enough to walk through, and too small to traverse with a boat or raft. Small wildlife may be attracted to puddles". Hmm.

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Mon Mar 08, 2021 8:32 am It's good to see that everyone is taking their responsibilities seriously and upholding standards

Verena wrote: ↑Mon Mar 08, 2021 7:35 am

RIP wrote: ↑Sun Mar 07, 2021 11:34 am I've squared it with myself. I've bought one. When it arrives I'll put it on and immediately nip out for a Puddle Pootle just to make sure.

i'm still a bit concerned about the puddle though. It would seem that it has to be static (otherwise it might be a 'pool'?): "A puddle is a small accumulation of liquid, usually water, on a surface.[1] It can form either by pooling in a depression on the surface, or by surface tension upon a flat surface. A puddle is generally shallow enough to walk through, and too small to traverse with a boat or raft. Small wildlife may be attracted to puddles". Hmm.

After initial excitement about this offer, I had similar pangs of conscience to you Reg about the puddle issue (well, to be honest it was your post that got me worried about this in the first place). So I immediately went out to find a suitable collection of water, so I was then able to order my T-shirt

2021-03-07_04-58-49 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr

Fortunately there weren't any onlookers there, other than my camerawoman, who incidentally thought I was completely bonkers....

NB pleased to report that the straw seems to have worked well, no upset guts or anything, which is pleasing.

Perhaps less people in here would be male if things were a teensy bit more inclusive.

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Mon Mar 08, 2021 11:52 am

Perhaps less people in here would be male if things were a teensy bit more inclusive.

Perhaps. I've often thought the same about horse riding and netball. Trouble is, I have to pick one style and that will always be the one with the greatest appeal. These are 'unisex' so I figured I was doing my 'inclusive bit' As an aside, what would make the place more inclusive?* We're open to all regardless of sex, colour, race or creed and are simply a reflection of bikepacking as a whole. I don't see much 'willy waving' going on here to be fair and I wonder whether it's simply the nature of the beast and that nature simply doesn't appeal to everyone?

I suppose I could do a female fit that runs alongside but I can see that causing much confusion for the hard of thinking. I would also say that whenever I've done female specific items previously, take up has been very low.

*genuinely interested.

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:05 am By popular demand, you can now prepare your post lock-down wardrobe and adorn yourself with a BB classic.

• Shirts are charcoal grey with light grey print. Heavy duty cotton - not bad shirts at all.
• Sizing is pretty much standard T shirt fare - no need to go up or down.
• You should receive your shirt in 2-3 days directly from the manufacturer.
• Just £11.99 plus a couple of quid postage.

https://www.streetshirts.co.uk/sell-t-s ... W7j6bcguQl]