The "Vernon" point scale

[Speicher]

The top of the scale would presumably be 3.14..............

Yes, and a recurring theme.

 

[Fnaar]

I never met Vernon in person, but Jebus!! that man entertained and amused me!!!!

 

[raleighnut]

I 've been wondering if the Encyclopaedia Britannica recipe for gunpowder is still somewhere out there on the internet. It served me well. It very nearly killed me too.

Don't try it at home, kids.

We used to buy 'bangers' and cut em up to get the powder, 'Crow-scarers' were even better though.

 

[ianrauk]

I never met Vernon in person, but Jebus!! that man entertained and amused me!!!!

He was just as entertaining and amusing in real life as well as on the forum. A larger then life character in all senses and a truly great man.

 

[Katherine]

I never met Vernon in person, but Jebus!! that man entertained and amused me!!!!

Me too!
Our forum is richer for his membership and memories.

 

[Andy_R]

Me too!
Our forum is richer for his membership and memories.

Who could forget his never ending quest to find the perfect pork pie and setting off rockets in the kitchen

 

[Paulus]

I had the privilege to meet him just twice on Forum rides, indeed a wonderful man. I also bought his Brooks saddle for my touring bike. I think of him every time I ride my Galaxy.

 

[KneesUp]

I went round to Vernon's house to collect a Ribble frame he'd advertised via this forum, so I got to enjoy his warm personality and see his lovely Woodrup stored in pride of place, in the kitchen. I remember him extolling the virtues of the Gates belt drive. I was only around for about 20 minutes - although that is a long time to just collect a £20 frame - but I left a happier person.