Mundane News

[oldwheels]

Remained a bit drizzly most of the day but not cold at 7.4C.
Since it was wettish out I hacked back a grape vine in my greenhouse as it was getting far too big and in any case I can no longer give it the care it needed. The grapes were sweet but mostly the blackbirds got them. I might try rooting a bit and plant it outside if it takes.
Since my father was a professional gardener I learned the proper way to look after such things at an early age but now the work is getting a bit much.
Ferry chaos again as MV Coruisk cannot take up sailing here for the last week in March. Already booked solid by tourists who will have to be squeezed on the MV Isle of Mull so locals can just buzz off as not important.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

The 200k or one of the shorter distances? Have fun and enjoy the ride.

The 200, first since September. Expecting to be slow in the cold this time of year. Finish in time, with no dramas, no stomach upsets, and feeling like I could have gone further, will do me. Must resist the time trial start that many audaxes descend into.

 

[Reynard]

I have a nice

 

[rockyroller]

looking for a restaurant in the Boston area that REQUIRES vaccination proof to enter ...

wish we could find one closer to our home, ugh

date-nite was easier in the warmer months ...

 

[rockyroller]

Saddle leveled

OK but are you?

reminds me of a phrase my Mother's Father (yes, my Grandfather & a plumber) used to use (but I never heard) when someone asked him how he was. he would say: "better than level"

he was often sarcastic, even to me when I was very young. he'd give me a big bowl of vanilla ice cream & say: "you don't like ice cream, do you?"

I never what to say

my Mother's Brother (yes, my Uncle) would often say to me, when I was very young: "hey what do you say?" I never knew what to say

I guess sarcasm ran in the family?

 

[Illaveago]

It was minus 6 here. I have experienced minus 20 (in Winnipeg in March).

Minus 13 C in Melksham back in the winter of 82.

 

[Illaveago]

I was wondering if insurance companies will void house insurance if they find that an electric scooter caused a fire ?

200 electric scooters were damaged in a warehouse fire in Bristol . It was believed that it was started by a scooter .

 

[Reynard]

Time to feed the cats, and then it will be time to feed me.

 

[postman]

Tonight it's a couple of cans of Stella,local offy.None of the Irish black stuff tut tut.How can you not have any G.

 

[Jenkins]

What a lovely morning it was today - sunshine, light winds but very cold. After breakfast I did a 3.5 mile round trip on foot to get the milk for tomorrow's breakfast.

When I get home from work later, I must find out where I put the train tickets for Monday & Tuesday.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

First meeting in my sustainability role with the company this morning. Bit of an eye-opener.

 

[woodbutchmaster]

OK but are you?

reminds me of a phrase my Mother's Father (yes, my Grandfather & a plumber) used to use (but I never heard) when someone asked him how he was. he would say: "better than level"

he was often sarcastic, even to me when I was very young. he'd give me a big bowl of vanilla ice cream & say: "you don't like ice cream, do you?"

I never what to say

my Mother's Brother (yes, my Uncle) would often say to me, when I was very young: "hey what do you say?" I never knew what to say

I guess sarcasm ran in the family?

Were any of your predecessors from the east of England (norfolk or suffolk) ? l ask because that is almost exactly how we speak ! Especially "hey what do you say" ( It means what is your opinion or what do you think about it)

 

[Reynard]

Soup, then ribeye steak (medium rare), salt & pepper potato wedges and steamed peas, carrots & sweetcorn.

Nom.

 

[Reynard]

Is it me, or has the optional smiley toolbar gone funny? Well, it's gone. Only got the dropdown smiley menu.

 

[fossyant]

I got the Ribble dirty today, with grubby salty stuff on the roads. It got a good wash after. Saddo....