Mundane News

[Deleted member 26715]

I watched some BTCC racing yesterday and I'm sorry to say that I found it extremely boring ! People complain about F1 but at least the car's look different . I watched what to me looked like a swarm of bees going round Donnington all in a similar colour scheme and shape, there could have been overtaking but I couldn't tell if any cars had swapped places .
Rant over !

Are you sure it wasn't qualifying? I thought the racing was today?

 

[Gravity Aided]

Chains hanging loose!

Yes, but it is not really hanging, as it is rusted into a solid form.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Lovely colour.
They do ride well. I like going out on my Black Diamond now that it has alloy wheels.

This will soon have alloy 700c wheels, it currently has 27" wheels.

 

[Gravity Aided]

By the way, that Pryma saddle is quite nice considering the condition of the bike in general. It may swap over, after i see how much beeswax it will soak up...

 

[Jenkins]

I watched some BTCC racing yesterday and I'm sorry to say that I found it extremely boring ! People complain about F1 but at least the car's look different . I watched what to me looked like a swarm of bees going round Donnington all in a similar colour scheme and shape, there could have been overtaking but I couldn't tell if any cars had swapped places .
Rant over !

Are you sure it wasn't qualifying? I thought the racing was today?

The Donington race was last week, today it's Brands Hatch GP circuit. What with that, the F1 and the ELMS series at Spa (which I'm currently watching on my Chromebook at work ) there's plenty of choice.

 

[Gravity Aided]

I also had a nice ride on the recumbent tricycle yesterday. I may fit SPDs today. No danger of clipless moments with a recumbent tricycle. I hardly ever take my feet off the pedals on the recumbent anyhoo.

 

[Jenkins]

More useless information from Felixstowe seafront this morning - at 07:20 there were 11 motorhome/campervans, 2 VW busses and a further 3 or 4 panel vans that may have been used for overnight stays on the short section between the Fludyers and Bath Hill.

 

[Illaveago]

Are you sure it wasn't qualifying? I thought the racing was today?

I thought they were just out for an afternoon drive .

 

[Jenkins]

To describe the people replacing the carpet tiles in the office this weekend as workmen would be completely the wrong term. As for their choice of 'Smooth Radio' to accompany their presence...

 

[Andy in Germany]

My handlebar tape is beginning to look slightly worn.

Updates will follow.

 

[Reynard]

Hot and sunny here chez Casa Reynard.

Banging first BTCC race today, made even more exciting by both Poppy and Lexi each bringing in a shrew. Poppy let hers go, and there is now a Mexican standoff in the dining room...

Anyways, toasties ready to go in the machine, tea ready to brew, and now settling down for race 2 from Brands.

And then there's the F1 and the Formula E as well! Happy Reynard.

 

[Reynard]

My handlebar tape is beginning to look slightly worn.

Updates will follow.

Isn't that a bit too racy for the mundane news thread?

 

[Deleted member 1258]

My handlebar tape is beginning to look slightly worn.

Updates will follow.

Usually when that happens I just wind electrical tape over the top of it, tidies it up a treat.

 

[LeetleGreyCells]

Guinea pig run build - final update

The run is completed. Made out of scrap wood from FiL and metal mesh that I've had for over 18 months doing nothing. Half of the screws were recycled, the other half were new. Paint colour chosen by daughter. We did buy the 2m X 1m artificial grass strip. Total cost: £34.

I would have liked to have made a better hatch, but didn't have enough wood. Still, it's hinged and works a treat, opening by lifting the bar at the front and the weight of which holds it closed.

Most importantly, my daughter and wife are pleased.

End of update.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Guinea pig run build - final update

The run is completed. Made out of scrap wood from FiL and metal mesh that I've had for over 18 months doing nothing. Half of the screws were recycled, the other half were new. Paint colour chosen by daughter. We did buy the 2m X 1m artificial grass strip. Total cost: £34.

I would have liked to have made a better hatch, but didn't have enough wood. Still, it's hinged and works a treat, opening by lifting the bar at the front and the weight of which holds it closed.

Most importantly, my daughter and wife are pleased.

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End of update.

Well done, I'm sure that is worthy of its own thread, its not mundane.