I've a 4" Safety Mileage on the back Phil and just looking at it scares me

Landslide wrote: ↑Tue Apr 20, 2021 12:44 pm

thenorthwind wrote: ↑Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:15 pm A new bobble hat, to ensure the weather continues as-is

A grateful nation thanks you for your service.

She doesn't like bikes btw... Ever since Oli (somewhere near Dartmoor) scared her horse whilst DH or riding past... so don't get too cheery/cosy if you see her on a singletrack lane near you...

I had an Osprey Seral turn up yesterday

My montane batpack's zip is wearing out. Bought this one for local rides, particularly group ones. I find I'm not drinking regularly enough on the short rides.

Didn't get a chance to use it last night as I was biviing out so took my rucksack. But seems decent having tried it on

I now have three waist packs to go with my 20+ rucksacks...!

Some new bearing cups - much better than the old ones that looked like they were machined with a knife and fork.

Ignoring the replacement Thud buster LT for that disappeared from the cellar 2 yrs ago, that arrived last week.. ..
Three. order on the go from up to a week ago all turned up a today, yah.
some missing parts for a, sewing machine, spool cones holders & and led lamp. spo cones that will improved thread feeding d prevent jams . An led lamp, of with no rating on it. I glad it potted & encabsulated. (To start a dodgy Chinese theme... ).
A Ebay order, claiming to be from London, GB, that han a customs sticker . Just a UK shop front... for a Chinese Co.. yada yada ya.. Thin low adhesion soluable double sided tack tape. it useful stuff, position & stick, sew - job done. no pins clips or faff. (no stickinss to bind up needles brilliant for thin, slippy or waterproof fabrics) . then it disolves in a warm water and disappears - cellulose based.
Last but no least, a Ti mug from Sean IOW. 450ml is a good compact size. bonus has measure ments on side, bonus! Ta very much ly.

*(An overlocker that trims and binds edgers all in one ).

The book from Rich Pips thanks Joe

OS map of Anglesey. Can't wait

Verena wrote: ↑Tue Apr 27, 2021 8:44 pm OS map of Anglesey. Can't wait

It’s a good map (1.50 scale), love seeing of the the islands in one sheet. Some cracking spots there to visit too

Obscure book of the week: The Coal Mines Of Buxton. Should've bought it before I went last week. Just means I'll have to go back soon to explore more thoroughly.

and delivered so small but pleasing bits and bats for my dales divide ride.

a Twofish light mount. a zefal tool bottle and a new anker powerbank, as mine as been eaten by the 'rona' virus or some other lurgy.

Obscure book of the week: The Coal Mines Of Buxton.

I had a relative who owned coal mines in that neck of the woods.

voodoo_simon wrote: ↑Tue Apr 27, 2021 8:47 pm

Verena wrote: ↑Tue Apr 27, 2021 8:44 pm OS map of Anglesey. Can't wait

It’s a good map (1.50 scale), love seeing of the the islands in one sheet. Some cracking spots there to visit too

This husband/ wife conversation a couple of days ago still makes me chuckle:

We're talking about how much we're looking forward to our upcoming holiday (bearing in mind it's been three years since we've had a holiday together as a couple, and even that was just a "romantic" mini break in the Holiday Express next to the M4 in Swindon ). Mr Z says, "How many bedrooms does this cottage have then?" "Dunno" I say, "I'll have a look". He says "Or do you want to sleep outside?" Me: " Could I?? Really??? Thanks, that would be brilliant!"

Mind you, the back yard/ garden area looks like this

2021-04-28_09-27-54 by Verena Zimmer, on Flickr

I don't think he's trying to get rid of me as such, he just enjoys what I enjoy by proxy - can we make him an honorary Boner??

Verena wrote: ↑Wed Apr 28, 2021 7:27 pm a "romantic" mini break in the Holiday Express next to the M4 in Swindon

What sophisticated gourmet meal did he treat you to? Scampi in a basket with a bottle of Blue Nun?

Mr Z says, "How many bedrooms does this cottage have then?" "Dunno" I say, "I'll have a look". He says "Or do you want to sleep outside?" Me: " Could I?? Really??? Thanks, that would be brilliant!"

Love to have seen his face . Poor chap, he must be as long-suffering as Mrs Perrin .

can we make him an honorary Boner??

Better ask Stu. There's probably some vile initiation ceremony of some sort for Hon (eh, no, hang on that's "Honourable" isn't it (*) ) members...

(*) well he's, er, bound to be that too of course, ahem .

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Wed Apr 28, 2021 7:13 pm

Obscure book of the week: The Coal Mines Of Buxton.

I had a relative who owned coal mines in that neck of the woods.

Wow, you might have been bequeathed a coal mine and not realised!

Relative: Robert Longsdon? Isaac Wheeldon? George Brassington? Or even the Duke of Devonshire himself?! . Blimey, you might be ninth in line for ownership of Chatsworth as well!

RIP wrote: ↑Wed Apr 28, 2021 8:25 pm Blimey, you might be ninth in line for ownership of Chatsworth as well!

In fact you're already related to the Wrights of Eyam Hall - they've lived there for centuries, and owned many lead mines around Eyam.

Another sit mat (you can never have enough) and a bottle of smidge

From Joe's shop


From EscapeGoat from around these parts

After the wittering on here about them a Rab Borealis. Seems rather nice in the "flesh", even a rather pleasant shade of belisha, I mean orange

I’ve also received a Borealis - mine’s blue. And while I was at it I ordered an Endura Shacket, which is a reversible insulated shirt/jacket - hipster check on the shirt side and a lightly quilted shooting jacket look on the other. I think I’ll be sticking with the shirt look but I might need to grow my beard again and up my dangle mug game.

Charliecres wrote: ↑Sun May 02, 2021 4:27 pm And while I was at it I ordered an Endura Shacket, which is a reversible insulated shirt/jacket

I've had one of those a while now, comfortable bit of kit. Not been worn on the bike but has seen a lot of apres-ride action

Yes, I used it on the bike this morning and while planting out borlotti beans this afternoon. I think it’ll see plenty of action

a saddle from Sean IOW. It's a firm perche I'm sure I will love it

Not the postman but I had a drive out to Corwen to collect some cylinder heads from the vapour blaster.

An Arixci shaped tarp from Joe's Shop. Once again, very prompt service from the young yin and I'm looking forward to trying it out very soon!

A much bigger 3D printer I’ll be able to make a bike soon