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jjraak said:
Evening all.

A pleasing 6.2 this am .

And a rather productive early long weekend for me

Exhaustion after a hard few days at work took care of Thursday.
Awaiting workmen then sleep was the sum of it .

Friday... I've been considering another Ebike.

Been tracking a good few on ebay.

One came up at a great price, not too far & offering what I considered vfm.

Went took a look, bought it.

Always worth a punt .
Ad didn't say too much.
So a keener eye (ok suspicious eye) on arrival .

Again spotted a few simple issues , I think people buy these but don't really seem to know much about them

( Other Ebike seller was the same.)

Came home, set to checking it over, decided what needed doing and left it until today.

Today fixed those items , bike rides like new.
So took it for a test run, as ya do.

Very impressed .

A step up from the previous Ebike.

Bigger, better, newer ...
All in all very happy.

Although an Ebike, it still needs input so I feel well exercised today ..in fact cream crackered if I'm honest.

The left thumb particularly sore, an awkward grip action I suspect, and right shoulder excessively tiring, again the culprit being a lack of such tension & use is my best guess.

Have to hope the exercise gets me back into some semblance of shape & a better muscle memory for the affected parts

But came home one happy little cyclist .

Gratuitous pics of the day
The serpentine
Marble arch
The round pond Kensington gardens
(Often confused with Hyde park next door )

And what I thought was a glorious red sky at night.

Cheers all .

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That is a very happy bike with its new owner @jjraak !!!!
 
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gennepher said:
In a sense I got the advantage of both of those statements. He was always appreciative of me during that time. He always thanked me for the places we went to, he thanked me for many things... I filled his days with adventure for 20 years. In return, I got to know a wonderful person despite the forgetfulness and what came with it...
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Those moments sound wonderful @gennepher

Full of love & a shared enjoyment of each others company.
Such perfect moments in time.

How blessed we can be, by the joy, whatever divinity you believe or don't believe, can bring into our lives.

Hard not see it as a plan, bringing just the right people into our lives, at just the right time.

But while easy to see the love you both felt, I can also see such memories, as such memories must, carries a burden all of its own.

Mixed in with the joy & laughter is always going to be a heavy heart at the loss.

Thank god we took the time to make so many, many, wonderful memories to sustain us at such moments

As a grief Laden wave begins to threaten, a tsunami of light crashes down, drowning it out.
The noise reminding us of the thunderous laughter we shared as we laughed at life, through all it ups & downs.

And the quiet as that tsunami wave slowly retreats, reminding us of the peaceful bliss we had in each others company....an unimaginable treat, I imagine we think everyone 'gets' a share of.

Yet I suspect, could be rarer than the most precious metals, in many people's lives.

Moments to hold tightly & cherish forever.

Truly blessed
Truly blessed

<HEART>
 
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jjraak said:
Those moments sound wonderful @gennepher

Full of love & a shared enjoyment of each others company.
Such perfect moments in time.

How blessed we can be, by the joy, whatever divinity you believe or don't believe, can bring into our lives.

Hard not see it as a plan, bringing just the right people into our lives, at just the right time.

But while easy to see the love you both felt, I can also see such memories, as such memories must, carries a burden all of its own.

Mixed in with the joy & laughter is always going to be a heavy heart at the loss.

Thank god we took the time to make so many, many, wonderful memories to sustain us at such moments

As a grief Laden wave begins to threaten, a tsunami of light crashes down, drowning it out.
The noise reminding us of the thunderous laughter we shared as we laughed at life, through all it ups & downs.

And the quiet as that tsunami wave slowly retreats, reminding us of the peaceful bliss we had in each others company....an unimaginable treat, I imagine we think everyone 'gets' a share of.

Yet I suspect, could be rarer than the most precious metals, in many people's lives.

Moments to hold tightly & cherish forever.

Truly blessed
Truly blessed

<HEART>
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Thank you so very much @jjraak for those beautiful, thoughtful words.
I appreciate them very much x
 
Fbg 6.7 this morning.
The temperature outside is 3 degrees but with blue skies.
@jjraak hope you enjoy your nifty new e-bike Melody is wishing she had got one rather than the pushbike she bought as she finds hols a bit difficult and her bike becomes literally a push bike. My grandson has one and I asked him yesterday if he was going out on it he looked at me as if I was mad saying if he did with the bad weather lately everywhere was muddy an he would get it dirty and he was not going to do that as he would end up having to clean it fair weather cyclist is what I said.
 
Morning all on the morning after the night when time stood still, heralding in a season which is for some truly SAD. There does seem to be no coincidence that all major religions have festivals of light and those of the two most tightly linked Abrahamic ones are now celebrated close together. Thank you to all who gave congratulations and good wishes for our anniversary, which is actually today. Attached is a cake I didn't get up specially to make; #3 son's Lithuanian partner has a friend, same nationality, who makes cakes. She made one for JKP's birthday in April. They are far less sweet than the UK ones. The inside looks wonderful, I'll post pictures later - after the duel on the common @Lamont D. DRS and VAR will both be there as this is a EuroDuel 2025 qualifier :playful: Interesting question which perplexed my grandchildren: what was your first dance Nanny and Granddad? AFAIR that wasn't a thing back in 1984 - anyone else remember differently? This wouldn't have been our choice but fits well with the day and @jjraak's beautiful and moving post#83,064 More celebrations here today and heartfelt wishes for you all to have your best Sunday.
 

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5.1 this morning.
We both tested negative - at last.
We thought we would test negative as we have no symptoms now.

We are looking forward to going to Gooderstone Water Gardens as it is the last day the tea room is open until the spring and they have a Christmas craft fair on the lawn in front of the tea room.
 
@ianpspurs .

Congratulations on the anniversary.

Petula Clark...what a blast from the past.

My sister liked her and her music.

And as you say, rather fitting for such days of reflection.

As our very own mile markers come & go, with a lingering look in that rear view mirror of life, we know at some point it's back to heads up, as we continue our journey into the future.
 
gennepher said:
Fbg 6.7

Nighttime wildlife on trailcam
Ma & Pa Badger together.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBj4lygo_tx/?igsh=MTA3d293M203M3lmOA==

And the same vid on TikTok
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdREENPY/

For this one, well over 800 views on tiktok!!
I am amazed. I am so glad that so many people are watching my videos. It makes it all worthwhile!


Creative...another ruined castle...in my garden...

The light is fading here and it's time to lock up...

Night night and
sweet dreams...

Sorry don't know what happened to the castle...I did put it on...
Try again..

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jjraak said:
Evening all.

A pleasing 6.2 this am .

And a rather productive early long weekend for me

Exhaustion after a hard few days at work took care of Thursday.
Awaiting workmen then sleep was the sum of it .

Friday... I've been considering another Ebike.

Been tracking a good few on ebay.

One came up at a great price, not too far & offering what I considered vfm.

Went took a look, bought it.

Always worth a punt .
Ad didn't say too much.
So a keener eye (ok suspicious eye) on arrival .

Again spotted a few simple issues , I think people buy these but don't really seem to know much about them

( Other Ebike seller was the same.)

Came home, set to checking it over, decided what needed doing and left it until today.

Today fixed those items , bike rides like new.
So took it for a test run, as ya do.

Very impressed .

A step up from the previous Ebike.

Bigger, better, newer ...
All in all very happy.

Although an Ebike, it still needs input so I feel well exercised today ..in fact cream crackered if I'm honest.

The left thumb particularly sore, an awkward grip action I suspect, and right shoulder excessively tiring, again the culprit being a lack of such tension & use is my best guess.

Have to hope the exercise gets me back into some semblance of shape & a better muscle memory for the affected parts

But came home one happy little cyclist .

Gratuitous pics of the day
The serpentine
Marble arch
The round pond Kensington gardens
(Often confused with Hyde park next door )

And what I thought was a glorious red sky at night.

Cheers all .

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Smashing set of photos and well done on what looks to be a very comfortable purchase.
 
Krystyna23040 said:
5.1 this morning.
We both tested negative - at last.
We thought we would test negative as we have no symptoms now.

We are looking forward to going to Gooderstone Water Gardens as it is the last day the tea room is open until the spring and they have a Christmas craft fair on the lawn in front of the tea room.
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Glad you both test negative now @Krystyna23040
Enjoy the day today!
 
ianpspurs said:
Morning all on the morning after the night when time stood still, heralding in a season which is for some truly SAD. There does seem to be no coincidence that all major religions have festivals of light and those of the two most tightly linked Abrahamic ones are now celebrated close together. Thank you to all who gave congratulations and good wishes for our anniversary, which is actually today. Attached is a cake I didn't get up specially to make; #3 son's Lithuanian partner has a friend, same nationality, who makes cakes. She made one for JKP's birthday in April. They are far less sweet than the UK ones. The inside looks wonderful, I'll post pictures later - after the duel on the common @Lamont D. DRS and VAR will both be there as this is a EuroDuel 2025 qualifier :playful: Interesting question which perplexed my grandchildren: what was your first dance Nanny and Granddad? AFAIR that wasn't a thing back in 1984 - anyone else remember differently? This wouldn't have been our choice but fits well with the day and @jjraak's beautiful and moving post#83,064 More celebrations here today and heartfelt wishes for you all to have your best Sunday.
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Cake looks lovely @ianpspurs
 
Good Morening Ladies and Gentlemen.

Blood sugars this morning were 5.1

Congratulations on the wedding anniversary and also to the recovery from covid posters.

Unfortunately I have a multitude of clocks to play around with, then later this morning cleaning the middle patio, while drinking koffy. What is that pop song from a few years ago? I think it was named clocks.

Stay safe, stay in bed till spring…..
 
Good morning everyone on a bright and sunny start to the first day of fuel conservation time - will it actually work for the first time this year since it came into being. Governments and crazy people are the only folk who keep on repeating things that don’t work in the feint hope that this time it will be different. Now is the winter of our disco tent and all that. Art bit - something simple for a lazy day. Hope your day is a sunny one but wrap up warm - it’s all a con. Best make koffy.
 

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