FNRttC to Brighton March 9th

[martint235]

very sensible, Martin. We all of us have specific aptitudes and weaknesses, and you would be best advised to take it easy when out with the big boys and girls, especially those who have developed their powernapping skills. A half of lemonade should suffice from now on!

I had noticed the powernapping going on but I can't really do that. If I fall asleep and don't get a good couple of hours, grumpy doesn't even come close (even by Adrian's well practised standards). I think it's back to the safety of the SMRbtH at least until Whitstable when I shall be celebrating mine and Kylie's birthdays.

 

[dellzeqq]

srw - depends who turns up - but not as superspeedy as Harwich (which is limited in size). Ask me again a couple of weeks beforehand.

 

[clarion]

For future reference, I also have spare bolts and bits of various sorts. I carry that saddlebag for a reason. I just wasn't close to the cleat event when it happened. Just thought I'd mention if, for some unlikely reason, Tim H isn't first on the scene...

 

[srw]

srw - depends who turns up - but not as superspeedy as Harwich (which is limited in size). Ask me again a couple of weeks beforehand.

Ta. I do have a very natural bail-out point at about halfway.

 

[swarm_catcher]

Nice to see everyone at the Madeira. Sittingduck, sorry for not saying hello, I just wasn't sure it was you.

Nice photos Mice!

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[Tim Hall]

For future reference, I also have spare bolts and bits of various sorts. I carry that saddlebag for a reason. I just wasn't close to the cleat event when it happened. Just thought I'd mention if, for some unlikely reason, Tim H isn't first on the scene...

And we'd both be in the wings, if TimO was there. His mighty panniers probably carry a vice, lathe and assortment of steel bar. Turning a new bolt would be a matter of moments.

(an M5 tap would have been handy, as the threads on Isobel's shoe were banjaxed. As it was we used the rearmost set and slid the plate forwards)

 

[arallsopp]

Nice to see everyone at the Madeira. Sittingduck, sorry for not saying hello, I just wasn't sure it was you.

Nice photos Mice!

Great seeing you Els. Cake was very much appreciated for the return leg. Sorry I didn't manage to quiz you on NZ. Brain had gone to sleep.

Oh, and nobody recognised Sittingduck. He's more of an Indian Runner now.

Andy.

 

[Sittingduck]

He's more of an Indian Runner now.

I like that duck... very stylish colour scheme!

Apologies SC, I should have made more of an effort to say hello! I think I was in a semi zombified state. Also a little bit transfixed by that huge fruitcake you brought along (I didn't sample any but it looked goood).

 

[Sketchley]

On the subject of power naps, managed a fine one on the way home. I can't even remember the train pulling out of Brighton but woke up just as it pulled in to Clapham. Happy to find a untouched unlocked bike still on the train.... next time I'm taking a lock or not travelling alone.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

For future reference, I also have spare bolts and bits of various sorts. I carry that saddlebag for a reason. I just wasn't close to the cleat event when it happened. Just thought I'd mention if, for some unlikely reason, Tim H isn't first on the scene...

I almost had to arm wrestle him for the mech hanger. The speed and accuracy of Tim's decision making on cock-all sleep is astounding.

I never leave home without a spare pair of cleats either....

 

[arallsopp]

Just a quick note to let you all know that the video is nearing 90% rendered. I'll shove it tubewards as soon as it finishes. It works quite a lot better than the flickbook. Shot at 30FPS, exported from QT at 1FPS. Imported to QT at 60FPS. Result is quite heavenly.

 

[theclaud]

Just a quick note to let you all know that the video is nearing 90% rendered. I'll shove it tubewards as soon as it finishes. It works quite a lot better than the flickbook. Shot at 30FPS, exported from QT at 1FPS. Imported to QT at 60FPS. Result is quite heavenly.

90%??? You're such a tease.

 

[Crackedheadset]

Looks like a good ride was enjoyed by everyone.

 

[Tim Hall]

I almost had to arm wrestle him for the mech hanger. The speed and accuracy of Tim's decision making on cock-all sleep is astounding.

Mis-parsing of hyphen causes slight alarm.

 

[MacB]

Mis-parsing of hyphen causes slight alarm.

I was more alarmed by him referring to the speed of your decision making...I know Greg's a bit dopey but still......