Mundane News

[Illaveago]

It works well watching the garden birds

Do they queue up to watch you ?

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Buy her a mobility scooter Dave, I did quite a bit with Mrs Fandangus before, I can only keep up with the scooter on my bike, it does 8 Mph I cant run that fast.

We've talked about this, she's not keen or confident, when things are open I'll have to see how she gets on with a hired one.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I appear to have curated a boil on my left buttock so no turbo touring for me today. I might try changing saddle simply to see whether I can change friction spot. Or I might just rest.

I went outside for a rare ride in fresh air and only experienced mild discomfort. Round 2 of the 100 mile challenge with my daughter can recommence tomorrow provided she considers proper cycling as excercise cycling.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I can't find the NHS Street art thread so I'll post this one here. It's on the quietway 1 under a railway bridge in Waterloo.

 

[biggs682]

Do they queue up to watch you ?

Yes and i charge them

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Just about to step into the shower when I noticed a huge cat turd, how does such a small thing produce such large things

 

[carlosfandangus]

We've talked about this, she's not keen or confident, when things are open I'll have to see how she gets on with a hired one.

My wife was the same, I first bought a second hand one, after trying a hire one, now on her 3rd, the 2nd two have been (driven into the ground) large go anywhere versions (pride colt) now she will think nothing of going on a 6 mile round trip to the shops on her own, the sense of freedom is massive

 

[Reynard]

Made a batch of marmalade this morning. I had some red oranges that really needed using, so it was a good excuse. Something to slather on the morning croissants.

Had a late lunch, did a spot of photography and am now having a lazy afternoon as I don't need to cook. I have plenty of curry left over from last night.

Going to have a shortly.

 

[Reynard]

Today's theme in the photography challenge is "Still Life"

As it was a topic I chose, I'm not allowed to submit a photo for voting, but to keep things ticking over, I did the shoot anyway.

 

[carlosfandangus]

Having a beer, been out on the Synapse today instead of the gravel bike I built, now its down off the workbench i can have a bit of a tidy up

 

[Reynard]

Just for any budding night time photographers (Reynard?)

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Ooo, thanks for the heads up. Have made a note of that.

 

[Reynard]

OK, so you inspired me to play with one of my night shots of Venus recently.

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Surprising how many stars are there. Panasonic DMC-TZ100 F2.8 1/4 s ISO 6400 both contrast & brightness increased, hand held. I'm rather pleased with the camera.

Neat Especially since it's hand held.

I used some pretty venerable kit for mine: Canon Eos 1D mk2, 28-70 2.8L plus tripod. Both shots were done at 30 sec, f5.6 and 800 iso.

 

[Andy in Germany]

My landlady's dog has moved from "Stranger! Warning! Must protect family! BarkBarkBarkBarkGrrrrrrBark!"
to:
"I think I know you but Bark, Bark, so Mum knows you're here; then it's not my problem..."
Then:
"Okay, I recognise your smell, but you know, for the look of the thing: Wuff."
This afternoon she reached:
"Human, foozle my ears and we'll be friends"
And has just wandered into my apartment with a "So... any cookies?" air, sniffed about the place, came to be fussed over for a bit, and wandered off out the French window.
We'll see if this is permanent or of it repeats every 24h or so. If not I'll try and post pictures of my adoptive furry friend...

 

[Gravity Aided]

Just been out for a 17 mile loop, got stung at 7 miles by a bee or wasp, upper right thigh, 5 years ago it was upper left thigh.... i was ordered to visit hospital every day for a week that time!!!!
Sitting in the garage in just my undies and a T shirt, piece of kitchen roll soaked in bi carb on the sting

Feeling better, or worse?

 

[Gravity Aided]

My wife was the same, I first bought a second hand one, after trying a hire one, now on her 3rd, the 2nd two have been (driven into the ground) large go anywhere versions (pride colt) now she will think nothing of going on a 6 mile round trip to the shops on her own, the sense of freedom is massive

Mrs. GA uses a rolling walker, or a wheelchair if absolutely need be.
I have been informed mobility scooters are out of the question.
I know better than to argue with a small, feisty redhead.