That is a very happy bike with its new owner @jjraak !!!!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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Indeed it is, @gennepher .That is a very happy bike with its new owner @jjraak !!!!
Those moments sound wonderful @gennepherIn 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...
Thank you so very much @jjraak for those beautiful, thoughtful words.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>
I echo @jjraak's words @gennepher. They are beautiful thoughtful words and exactly what I tried, and failed, to write in reply to your very moving post yesterday.Thank you so very much @jjraak for those beautiful, thoughtful words.
I appreciate them very much x
Smashing castleFbg 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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Smashing set of photos and well done on what looks to be a very comfortable purchase.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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Try telling MrSlim that...Oh you need to be a youngster to go about lots of work on a house.
Was she on a gambling website all night?Dawn broke this morning.
How?
Yes, they are beautiful, moving words @Krystyna23040I echo @jjraak's words @gennepher. They are beautiful thoughtful words and exactly what I tried, and failed, to write in reply to your very moving post yesterday.
Glad you both test negative now @Krystyna230405.1 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.
Cake looks lovely @ianpspursMorning 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 qualifierInteresting 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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