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cfcjim

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  1. Sorry: you are quite right: too little sleep...
  2. Listening to The Happy Mondays on a Tuesday "You're twistin' my melon man".
  3. I think this thread is moving away from amazing/interesting videos to songs people like. Or versions of songs people like. Just a quick reminder: Also it was on FIFA 99. Oh yes...
  4. I was at the 2010/11 series in Oz and they (we) were doing it then too: I think it started with "We get two dollars to the pound" or somewhere near that value and ended about five or six. All good fun.... The comedian Adam Hills references it as the only time he's ever been heckled by an exchange rate. He was in England at the time.
  5. Testify!
  6. More like cement mixture.. Just don't let it dry in the bowl: sets harder than diamond.
  7. Yep, the remains of a scooter were halfway into the Milnerton cycle lane last week.
  8. My sister in law's family had Fiat Uno that their Staffie destroyed piece by piece. Bumpers first, tyres, body work; the dog was a true artist...
  9. No worries, just be careful at the top of the bridge (northerly) if you're turning right. Trucks can get frighteningly close. As an aside,the cycle path is fairly well populated most of the day with recreational cyclists over the weekend. Especially mornings.
  10. They're a bit more forgiving at the weekend, as there are fewer commercial vehicles and more visitors to RCYC.
  11. Unless you have a permit i.e. you work in the area or are a member of RCYC, the Port Authority should not let you onto the access road. There's a strong possibility you could get mashed by some pretty large vehicles hurtling along that stretch of road. The cycle path is a lot safer. More cyclists travel this way without incident than most people think.
  12. Try Zando, they have a few in 12 and 13. Just a few mind. My bro in law has the same problem 12 /13 and oddly contoured feet.. The only shoes he really likes were hand made. Pricey!!
  13. Eye protection is important even in the dry. Ever been hit by a bee at 40km/h? It hurts. There's also all the other flying bits of wood with teeth and hairy legs, eleven pairs of wings etc. Blechhh... Yes, some hyperbole, but not much.... I think I've ingested a week's worth of protein via the insect world since Friday!
  14. Cheers. It wasn't too bad when I left but considerable around the Milnerton area and eased off into town about 0650.
  15. Soaked this morning into Cape Town. I really did question my sanity as I left the house; so did my partner, and the dogs and cats. OK though. Nice and cool... Showers at work are brilliant. Should have a nice following wind on my way home.
  16. First rule of accidents (once everyone is determined to be OK of course). DO NOT admit liability. That's what's written in all of my accident/short term etc.policies. Seems like a very nice lady. I think you'd be liable for repairs if it could be proven.
  17. Lots of cops on the way home on the cycle path from town to Paarden Eiland yesterday afternoon. None this morning though (at around 0620).
  18. @Sepia. OT for a minute: heard Keef and Mik talking on BBC6 Music this afternoon on Radcliffe and Maconie. Short but very funny Keef's voice always cracks me up. Maaan... Probably on iPlayer and worth a listen.
  19. Thanks, will do, my doc says push yourself but not too much. Commuting twice a week with one recreational ride at the weekend. No mountain biking yet, just smooth road stuff.
  20. First ride into work since my hip replacement. Took it easy - arrived at work - no pain! (22km). It is such a great feeling; previous to the surgery I'd be growling at everyone and limping around the office. Looking forward to the trip home this afternoon. I'm still euphoric. I'll probably hit the metaphorical wall later and be sending emails with my forehead. But I. Don't. Care.
  21. Seconded on The Bugle. SpaceCats (last week) Brilliant, I nearly hit the car front I was laughing so much. 5 Live Science. Answer Me This - fortnightly and can be a bit annoying but is pretty funny. How Did This Get Made - Nice insight into the movie industry. Foul mouthed and at times hilarious, especially Jason Mantzoukas. If you like football: The Guardian Football Weekly is truly excellent.
  22. Spend. They're worth it.
  23. No central gear lever. Had a few ow ow ow ow moments with that....
  24. Glad there's no physical damage. You need to talk to someone, even if it's just someone from the school: you need some form of closure. It sounds like a tired cliche, but like most cliches there is a great deal of truth in it. (My partner's a psychologist)...
  25. Disc = non-compressable Pads = non-compressable Brake line = distortable depending on material but for the moment let's say non-compressable. Brake fluid/mineral oil = non-compressable A closed hydraulic system transmits force using a non-compressable fluid in a linear fashion. So, lever force is transmitted along the brake line and moves the pads against the disc. If there is air in the system it compresses and allows the lever to move without transmitting the force along the brake line. Ergo there is air in your system. How it got there is another matter.
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