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ianpspurs said:
Morning all from a gorgeously blue skied, no socks no thermals Brecks. A few days of nicely mild weather are set to cheer me at least. Obviously some here don't cope well with such weather, especially with tasks to perform. Looking back on some of my happiest days, heavy manual work or charging around a cricket field on days like these stand out as where I thrived most. Thanks for the kaleidoscope @gennepher and the art @dunelm but hugs for you both in finding the weather too taxing for the tasks you must perform. @Krystyna23040 enjoy a well earned, relaxing stroll around Sheringham park. Remember The Sausage Roll Man in your rush for coffee:angelic:. Look after yourselves and all you meet. If you see someone with a back full of daggers, only able to turn right they are a candidate to lead Team Fruitcake. Steer well clear. Me? (Lyrics)
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@ianpspurs we had a lovely 2 hour walk around Sheringham Park in the shade of the trees so the dogs didn't get too hot. It was a history day which made it really interesting. The Sausage Roll Man was very happy as he had a lovely sausage roll plus he enjoyed talking to the ATS about the old wartime motorbikes they were riding.
 
gennepher said:
Midnight came in with me and his eyes widened, and looked at me.
"A new Pad for me," they said, "I approve..."
"I can bring my girlfriend back in here," his eyes further said.
"No, " I replied, "You have to learn how to use the cat flap first."
But Midnight had already disappeared into the depths of The Tardis...
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@gennepher Midnight will definitely be an indoor cat before very long.
 
dunelm said:
It’s all happening with the house preparations but this heat will not help. It’s called Spring Cleaning for a reason and we are finding that out sorting out the shed and garage. I love the colours that you have achieved in this kaleidoscope.
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I don't envy you doing the house preparations in this heat.
 
jjraak said:
Lazy day, did a good bit yesterday.
Back to exercises now docs cleared my mind of danger
A little too much, most likely, but pacing isn't my strongest point :sorry:
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Hope the exercises go well @jjraak . I am not that good at pacing either, but it does have its advantages because when I tell my clients about the importance of pacing I have first hand experience of what hapoens when you don't.
 
Krystyna23040 said:
Hope the exercises go well @jjraak . I am not that good at pacing either, but it does have its advantages because when I tell my clients about the importance of pacing I have first hand experience of what hapoens when you don't.
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Speed kills not distance according to the gurus I read when preparing for a marathon. Sherigham park sounds so good, so good, so good.
 
alf_Josiah said:
Afternoon fellow greaser, one day let’s hope you can ride again and perhaps we could meet up and snaffle vegan bacon sarnies, slurping koffy, while talking bikes.
Cafe’s never done Ryder’s or knowingly Whiteways. Nelsons is no more, Loomies is very popular hence I try to avoid it weekends.
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I love going up to the Yorkshire moors and dales and have biking friends who live up that way Darlington, Hartlepool and one who was an underground train driver now live smack in the middle of the moors.
Non bikers will never understand the importance of good cafes that serve good koffy and food, they can look like old dives, that is not important just as long as the toilets are clean and the fodder is good.
I do the majority of my riding on my own at my own pace, stop every 40 to 50 miles to empty the bladder and then top up again with koffy, unless I’m going up to the dark and dangerous norf I set a maximum distance of 150 mile, riding at a pace that allows me to look around and appreciate the scenery and smells.
If I’m going to the dark and dangerous norf ( of Watford) then it’s approximately 280 miles 6 or 7 hours numerous koffy and bladder stops, checking blood sugars and eating accordingly, also stopping for longer if required till the blood sugars behave. This all sounds very responsible but then again I used to fly hang gliders and still have one somewhere in the garden.
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Enjoy the picture no offence is meant, but hope it brings a smile
3rd edit now, rereading this posting I get the feeling our @gennepher is a bit of a free spirit, I hope you are smiling Gennepher
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Hi @alf_Josiah


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jjraak said:
Afternoon

Much appreciated @alf_Josiah

Only us riders really know why Dogs put their head out the window ...:hilarious::hilarious::hilarious:

I pray to make that meet up :)
But not having been on a bike, I know I CAN, but that is a BIG step up mentally to doing,
( And in an acceptable & enjoyable form.)
One to be assessed carefully later on

But who knows :)

Furthest for me one ride was national motorcycle museum Birmingham way,.
Had an honda ntv 650 Back then.

The 900 easily out performs it, but it still holds a place in my heart.

I'm reminded of the old adage
"There are BOLD bikers
There are OLD bikers
But there are very few
OLD & BOLD bikers "

As for hang glider...nope.nooe nope
Risk assessment is so individual, those who poo poo the bike, have jumped out of perfectly good aeroplanes...

The only way I'd do that is if it was on fire.:wideyed:
And not a little ' flames' .

.full on fireball, if You please, before I'd jump..:hilarious::hilarious:

Safe travels my friend :happy:


As for Genn..still not sure if she's Angel
Or Hell's Angel ..mmh.;):D

But I do Think she'd fit right in, if she rode, these days :happy:


And the picture...very apt :hilarious:

Love it.:)
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jjraak said:
Afternoon all.

A shocker on the meter this am.

A 9...:wideyed:

Apart from HDU I haven't seen 9 since I started testing :arghh:

My own fault

Appetite poor of late but a little weight loss wouldn't go amiss but very conscious of bodies needs for decent repair

So I had brunch, intending to skip evening meal...but then late in the night felt peckish.

"Oh look suasage rolls in fridge", said some idiot.. :rolleyes:

Yes, dear reader you HAVE spotted it wasn't professor plum wot dun it.

Can't even say they were that tasty, even when flaky & crisp from the oven .:clown:

Lesson learned added to the kryptonite list
:sorry:

Lazy day, did a good bit yesterday.
Back to exercises now docs cleared my mind of danger
A little too much, most likely, but pacing isn't my strongest point :sorry:

An uncomfortable heat in London yesterday, little breeze.to speak of

A tad better today.

Enjoy your day
Happy Sunday, all.:)
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I gave you a hug @jjraak
Because of the sausage roll not tasting that good.
Not fair ....
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jjraak said:
Afternoon

Much appreciated @alf_Josiah

Only us riders really know why Dogs put their head out the window ...:hilarious::hilarious::hilarious:

I pray to make that meet up :)
But not having been on a bike, I know I CAN, but that is a BIG step up mentally to doing,
( And in an acceptable & enjoyable form.)
One to be assessed carefully later on

But who knows :)

Furthest for me one ride was national motorcycle museum Birmingham way,.
Had an honda ntv 650 Back then.

The 900 easily out performs it, but it still holds a place in my heart.

I'm reminded of the old adage
"There are BOLD bikers
There are OLD bikers
But there are very few
OLD & BOLD bikers "

As for hang glider...nope.nooe nope
Risk assessment is so individual, those who poo poo the bike, have jumped out of perfectly good aeroplanes...

The only way I'd do that is if it was on fire.:wideyed:
And not a little ' flames' .

.full on fireball, if You please, before I'd jump..:hilarious::hilarious:

Safe travels my friend :happy:


As for Genn..still not sure if she's Angel
Or Hell's Angel ..mmh.;):D

But I do Think she'd fit right in, if she rode, these days :happy:


And the picture...very apt :hilarious:

Love it.:)
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Well said. I have jumped out of perfectly serviceable aircraft (according to the RAF), ridden bikes and dived off cliff faces wearing nothing more that a length of string and a figure of eight break - not sure what comes next or even which one gave the greatest thrill - probably not as scary as helping with delivering my lad - well scary!
 
Good morning everyone on what looks to be yet another day of hopping from shade to shade here in the not very dark yet still blindingly dangerous north. Yesterday was a full on 13000 step day with morning entertainment provided by the girl in the bubble who was well on form. We posted some cards (always one at a time) and then into town for al fresco toast. Then, down to the promenade by riding in the funicular before the tourists arrive. Beach filling up with bathers and surfers and only just gone 10am. Up through the woods to keep in the shade and then back home before 12 noon before the heat really got going. New doors scheduled to arrive today - 5 - wonder when they will eventually get fitted?
Art bit - not much progress but the trunks of the trees are just about there. Have a wonderful day if you can. Bottles of ice and fans at the ready -I will be opening every door and window in a wee while. But first, koffy.


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Morning all from a more or less the same but increasingly less cold Suffolk. I managed to bumble my way through another day by doing all the right or wrong things so I'll try again today. One of the very right things will be to care for and treasure God's gift of a >1 y.o. grandson. Naturally JKP and I will do it all wrong in the opinion of some or other soothsayer in exactly the same way that all we imperfect humans do every day. I'm thankful for the sharing of your creations @gennepher and @dunelm. Great step count yesterday @dunelm - will you pay the price today? Enjoy the sun or shade, company or solitude, noise or quiet - etc, etc today. Meanwhile, elsewhere ;) Apparently, if bankers et al can keep more of their bonuses the cost of living crisis will melt like snow. Has no one been awake for the last almost 50 years?
 
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5.5 this morning. Although a long day and evening in Norwich I have got a very long break so will have lots of time to relax and read. Good that my Norwich venue has air con.
 
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