Mundane News

[Lullabelle]

I've got my 6 hour committee today.......

 

[Lullabelle]

Another heavy rain shower this morning, the roof seems to be holding up-for now

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

So this is my morning.

1) Go to check tyres on bike and snap valve off back wheel.
2) Swear and call self an idiot, put bike in shed as self does not want to change inner tube without Him Indoors being there.
3) Call self a pathetic excuse for a woman and that self should woman up and do it her self.
4) Take cup of tea, multitool and phone outside and start to take wheel off while following instructions from 'net and remembering what Him Indoors taught self.
5) Replace inner tube and swear at weakness of stupid thumbs as tyre will not go on properly.
6) Use tyre levers and smile as suddenly it all pops together.
7) Reinflate inner tube remembering to be gentle with valve so it doesn't break.
8) Put wheel back on, put chain back on gear cog thingy and reconnect brakes.
9) Swear when self cannot close quick release lever and if self loosens it, brakes rub on rims.
10) Finally close it and ring Brother in Law to come and check handiwork later before self rides it, as Him Indoors is not home until Friday.

11) Award self chocolate

It's always a kerfuffle first time (or when it's wet or you're in a rush). But you've now done it.

 

[Lullabelle]

I have a corned beef and pickle sandwich for lunch.

 

[TVC]

I'm at my favourite lunch spot, Oxford services with a Zinger Meal.

 

[Smithbat]

I'm at my favourite lunch spot, Oxford services with a Zinger Meal.

That is less than about 10 miles from me, are you heading into the magical world of my Shire?

 

[coffeejo]

I'm at my favourite lunch spot, Oxford services with a Zinger Meal.

@potsy is on his way.

Proper thunder and lightning here. A friend had a nasty experience a few weeks ago when her landline phone turned into a flame thrower in her kitchen thanks to the storm so I've been round and unplugged everything. All the birds are still at the feeders so I guess the rain is here to stay.

 

[Katherine]

I have a corned beef and pickle sandwich for lunch.

I've just had a corned beef, lettuce and tomato sandwich. Lovely, fresh lettuce from the garden.

 

[potsy]

@potsy is on his way.

Proper thunder and lightning here. A friend had a nasty experience a few weeks ago when her landline phone turned into a flame thrower in her kitchen thanks to the storm so I've been round and unplugged everything. All the birds are still at the feeders so I guess the rain is here to stay.

Potsy is doing absolutely nothing today after 4.5 gruelling days at work

 

[Smithbat]

I have a large crumpet for my lunch.

 

[coffeejo]

Potsy is doing absolutely nothing today after 4.5 gruelling days at work

No wonder you're tired if you're eating gruel. Try some fresh fruit and vegetables...

 

[potsy]

fresh fruit and vegetables...

 

[TVC]

That is less than about 10 miles from me, are you heading into the magical world of my Shire?

I spent my teenage years in your shire, to the south of you.

I have been to Perivale and am on my way home. Currently sitting out a monster thunderstorm at Churwell services.

 

[Smithbat]

I spent my teenage years in your shire, to the south of you.

I have been to Perivale and am on my way home. Currently sitting out a monster thunderstorm at Churwell services.

So deep down you are a Shireling then

 

[coffeejo]

So deep down you are a Shireling then

He's short enough...