Mundane News

[deptfordmarmoset]

I'm back so far today's ride was as foillows:
Long loop to the river and back to Edeka (our version of Tesco/Sainsbury's), then Lidl, (Our version of... um... Lidl)
Return to apartment because I'm desperate for the bog. Take the long way because I spot a client at the bus stop and I don't want him to see me pulling into my road. This is one of the occupational hazards of working on Psychological care.
Drop off shopping and hoodie: it's getting warm.
Back to post office.
Realise my face covering is in my hoodie pocket.
Back to apartment, grab face mask.
To Post office, nip around the corner to chemist for some paracetamol.
Back to apartment to unload shopping.

My goodness but that's a busy morning. Stand by for the next exciting installments:
Hanging Out The Washing
Washing the Patio
Taking the Compost Out
and
Cleaning the Kitchen.

PS: I didn't get bog roll.

Your exhausting morning has made me want to sit down and drink some more coffee. Suits me because I was going to do that anyway.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Hard ride this morning, one of those no matter which direction I took the wind was always a headwind. Then there was a tree down at the side of the canal, knowing there is a footpath at the other side I climbed the steps & then had to push my way through nearly a mile of brambles, big mistake, should have gone back the way I came & taken the road. Shorts, bare legs & brambles do not make for comfort.

 

[LeetleGreyCells]

Bit of food shopping done. La Course watched (great finish!). Now to enjoy The Tour...

 

[Gravity Aided]

Cooler today, I may take the Nissan to the garage today, and drive Mrs. GAs Fiat/Chrysler for a few days while they work on it. Chrysler, after Peugeot and Fiat merge, will be called Stellantis or some such. Personally, I think it will be nice to have Peugeot availability back in the States again. It also puts me in the position of having better options for a car to replace the Chrysler or Nissan. While the city of around 100k that I live in has several dealerships, they are all held by two families, excepting European autos, which are all at one dealership . This has its positives and negatives, but I still play them off against one another. Last time round, I almost bought a Volvo. (I wouldn't do that now, I hate Great Walls changes to their styling.)

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Now to enjoy The Tour...

When does it start?

 

[Reynard]

Cool, overcast, very blustery and occasionally drizzly here chez Casa Reynard.

Having three bean chilli soup whilst watching the Women's Community Shield from Wembley. Soon time to switch to the F1 qually from Spa on the radio.

 

[Gravity Aided]

I am considering starting work on a Raleigh Sojourn tourer today. My only touring bike with disc brakes. Seems like a great idea, but we'll see. Lots of innovations built into this frame. I think all the cable outers are attached to the frame with cable-ties.

 

[Reynard]

That's lunch sorted.

It is spitting with rain here.

 

[Reynard]

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Problem solved

That looks as if it came straight off a ZZ Top album cover

 

[tyred]

That looks as if it came straight off a ZZ Top album cover

I'd imagine the American version was a much bigger car.

I sometimes fancy a Ford Popular. I can never decide whether I would like it standard or hot-rodded.

 

[Andy in Germany]

The chickens are being free range today; they are currently eyeballing me through the kitchen window.

 

[Reynard]

The chickens are being free range today; they are currently eyeballing me through the kitchen window.

Wave a bottle of red wine and a crock pot at them, then. That'll teach 'em!

 

[Reynard]

The postie brought some bits for my bike build. I wasn't expecting them until after the Bank Holiday.

Plus I've nearly finished the pencil drawing for my new painting. Changing the crop on the original has made the world of difference.

Soon it'll be time to decamp downstairs to listen to Arsenal taking on Liverpool in the FA Community Shield. And I might get the fire going, just to cheer the place up, like. It's distinctly damp and chilly here.

 

[Andy in Germany]

... listen to Arsenal taking on Liverpool in the FA Community Shield. And I might get the fire going, just to cheer the place up, like...

If I was listening to the FA cup I'd want something to cheer me up too.

 

[mybike]

More paint applied, now more waiting for said paint to dry.

Keep watching.

I'm now done until a week on Monday

Done?