I went past your fallen branch on Sunday whilst doing the NP100 - a fine specimen it used to be, happily there was just enough room to push past :grin: probably went so fast as it looked useful for carpentry, whittling or firewood. Enjoyed the route - not so much the wind and rain. Di I mention the ...

I got the 200 - Bobs obviously being greedy

I failed to accompany Bob on his Lakeland jaunt so headed out last night instead. A late finish plus being on call this weekend meant a local one. Heading out after work for a tootle ensured I got to the gate to the moor under cover of darkness. Up the hill a nice flat area made the perfect spot for...

Nope - still not sure what I want to be when I grow up

To add to Bobs cheeky post - now I am awake :roll: I use the Alpkit koala on the seat post - although I had to add the mudhugger to stop it catching. I used the smaller wildcat on my older bike but this will not fit on the stooge. The wonky donkey (arkel randonneur) can be a bit temperamental - you ...

Hmm - I'm wary of bothies/bus shelters/ditches in well trodden places but less so in out of the way places, especially in inclement weather. If taking part in an event I'm less wary, as (although I'm usually last :grin: )as there are like minded people around who look out for you. Generally I feel s...

The pub is no more - since 2017/8. The Old Vicarage next door is a good place for breakfast - doing takeaways or you can sit in the gazebo outside - they even do beer but it’s in bottles. Payment by bacs or cash. It’s a place to behold if you’ve not been, chandeliers on tables & service from a g...

Hang on - candles are out cos it’s effin dark & the outside lights don’t work

Sad news - I worked for Joe and Val at the shops for years of my well spent youth. He used to sew harnesses above the shop and could be called on to repair all sorts of things - cycling shoes included :lol: A great but unassuming man with a direct turn of phrase or look and a good one for banter. If...

ok ok I think I qualify as a girl/woman - definitely not a lady :wink: I am also a vegetarian but you'd never know. Anyway I'm still a bit too intimidated to walk into the Star on my own so I get that women will not be as keen to put themselves into a group where they would have to sleep out with st...