Made a new friend at work...

[DannyCFC]

My work is the sort of place where the suits look down on those of us in uniform but after a simple email asking if the bike racks will still be in use after extension work is completed our depot manager now makes a beeline for me to have a chat about bikes and routes and how his dodgy knees meant he had to stop running - he raced in Olympics back when Bros were big.

Simple pleasantries, I know, but I'm delighted and will miss him when he's executed for fraternization...

 

[Cycleops]

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My work is the sort of place where the suits look down on those of us in uniform but after a simple email asking if the bike racks will still be in use after extension work is completed our depot manager now makes a beeline for me to have a chat about bikes and routes and how his dodgy knees meant he had to stop running - he raced in Olympics back when Bros were big.

Simple pleasantries, I know, but I'm delighted and will miss him when he's executed for fraternization...

Do you work in Syria by any chance?

 

[DannyCFC]

No, it's far rougher and less advanced than Syria. Oldham.

 

[simon the viking]

Keep talking to him it could lead to promotion..... which would mean more money for bikes

 

[ufkacbln]

When my wife had an op, we went to see the consultant, who introduced himself to my wife and added

".... and I know your husband from the bike sheds!"

 

[DannyCFC]

An excellent idea Simon. I'd best start hinting about employee of the month and how I'll use the cash towards a new bike for the charity ride I've just signed up for in my head...

 

[shouldbeinbed]

My knee consultant loves talking bikes with me since I took my Brompton in first time. he's even threatening to get it out into the car park for a test ride when I next see him. I can see his patient list after me loving that one, he's always busy

 

[roadrash]

When my wife had an op, we went to see the consultant, who introduced himself to my wife and added

".... and I know your husband from the bike sheds!"

good job he didnt say .. i know your husband from BEHIND the bike sheds

 

[fossyant]

I have quite a few colleagues in 'different' specialisms that cycle. Only one colleague that works in the same area as me - we follow each other on Strava. Always good for a chat on the corridor - you can bore your 'other' colleagues to tears.... heh heh