Mundane News

[Reynard]

Anyways, time to put the writing away and head off to bed via a hot bath.

Nunnight one and all xxx

 

[raleighnut]

I've been past of a time or two, and still can't get over how tiny Winchester Cathedral is compared to Ely... But in a way, it's like comparing apples and pears, really.

I'll agree about the spectacular countryside though. Didn't get to see much of it yesterday, as it was drizzly and then dark.

Aah but has anyone written a song about Ely



View: https://youtu.be/4AYUVKHuYQI

 

[PeteXXX]

I'm not up yet.

 

[biggs682]

First cuppa went down well
Blustery outside but getting lighter
Monday back to work day

 

[Illaveago]

My watch battery has failed I think and it will be a couple of weeks before I can get it fixed so I decided to buy a cheapish one to fill the gap and have as standby.
£25 seemed reasonable until I came to the payment. They wanted £14.95 for standard UK carraige as I am not UK Mainland.
Total rip off and they had the cheek to ask why I had not gone ahead with the purchase.
Many English based firms try this on and I have even had orders refused. I have had orders where they try to charge for a mainland address based on my home postcode rather than the delivery postcode which is in a free carriage area.
This is something everyone in the Highland and Islands looks out for and there are bitter complaints constantly. Those who do free carriage always get the business.
In my previous business we used Royal Mail who were always the cheapest and most reliable in those days.

I don't quite understand why you have to pay such high postal charges when I bought an aluminium crank from Northern Ireland I only paid £4 postage . Would increased charges apply to the Isle of Wight , Isle of Man, the Scilly Isles or the Channel Islands ?

 

[PeteXXX]

Phone battery is on 4%. Best I plug it in soon!

 

[Illaveago]

Morning .
The sky was a lot clearer earlier .Cloud has now moved in and is blanketing the sky just leaving a bright section on the horizon .
I have got to go and have a PSA test this morning . I can pick up my prescription whilst I'm there .

 

[Illaveago]

If any of you can remember the old TV series The Lone Ranger, a picture of Rafael Nadal with his latest trophy showing a white band on his forehead reminds me of how the characters would have looked like relaxing in the saloon at the end of the day . Tonto would have looked like Rafael Nadal with a white band on his forehead , The Lone Ranger would have looked like a negative of a Panda and all of the bad guys would have had white faces from their eyes down . It would have been hard to remain anonymous !

 

[biggs682]

Clear blue skies
Pc is on and waiting

 

[oldwheels]

I don't quite understand why you have to pay such high postal charges when I bought an aluminium crank from Northern Ireland I only paid £4 postage . Would increased charges apply to the Isle of Wight , Isle of Man, the Scilly Isles or the Channel Islands ?

No idea about the English islands but this is a common rip off. Nothing to do with the actual charge but at best it is a lack of knowledge of UK geography and anything north of England/Scotland border is wilderness to them. The savages will not know any better and just be grateful and pay up.
I once placed a small trial order with somebody who said they could not post the order as I wished and it had to go by carrier. They were told to send it to an Oban depot for onward transmission which they did ----by post.
Sensible sellers know that postal charges are universal. In most cases it is the courier company overcharging.
I have had letters in the past sent to me in air mail envelopes. [remember them?]

 

[oldwheels]

Red sunrise but the wind has gone down a bit. Rain forecast every day for the forseeable future with intermittent gales.
Corran ferry was off yesterday so the weather must have been really bad as it takes a lot to stop them.

 

[mybike]

Just a mundane Saturday.Cleaned and lubed the Planet X which I omitted to do when I put it away for its winter 🥶 hibernation.
Hello Fresh have just delivered a box of goodies
Step son called in to show me his new motorcycle a Kawasaki Versys 650 CC He passed his full test two days ago Can’t believe how much the m/c test costs Think it’s somewhere in the region of £880plus
Nice bike Sat nav .Heated grips .Panniers Top box etc
I took my M/ C test back in 1959 on a 500cc Matchless Didn’t back then have to go through the various stages that is required today

Was just going to watch the Leicester Tigers game v Sale Sharks oops not on till 3 Pm tomorrow

Failed today’s memory test

Took my test on a 125 scooter in the late 60s. Nearly hit the examiner when he stepped out in front of me.

What's a memory?

 

[mybike]

Ah, rurki czekoladowe!!!

I try not to buy them, because they are just far too addictive...

It's winter, had to wear a mask, couldn't resist in Sainsbos

 

[Speicher]

"Hacksaw Ridge" here.

Is that based on the song?

 

[mybike]

I’m getting a sense of deja vu

Again?