Mundane News

[Reynard]

Sea bass with pesto in-a-parcel, wholegrain couscous with roasted veggies and a tomato salad.

 

[Reynard]

Substitute for🍷.....hardly a replacement in my world

Yebbut at least I won't be singing Nessun Dorma badly once I've had a few...

 

[biggs682]

A nice early evening 16 miles

 

[Dec66]

I got half my ear ripped off in a freak accident at Ju-Jitsu yesterday.

I then spent over six and a half hours waiting to see a doctor to do something about it. As it turned out the doctor couldn't do anything, as trying to patch it back together was beyond her skill level.

Instead I was referred down to Surgical Assessment, where I was prepped for a general anaesthetic. As it transpired, I didn't have any anaesthetic, and my ear is now held together with steri strips.

I have to go back tomorrow morning for them to decide what to do next.

Got back at 4.30am. Sadly, the pub we go to post-session was closed by then.

 

[Jenkins]

Is it my wheel ?

Unfortunately not, it was some baselayers & a couple of other bits that I'd ordered from Planet X. I do have another parcel on the way via Hermes in the next day or two - do you want me to rummage the van for your wheel just in case?

 

[DCLane]

Have fun with the PLF, if the ferries are still using them. Don't forget your duty free!

They're still using them. All completed, along with Covid tests, etc. Oh, and we don't drink nor are wandering from the Premier Lounge on Stena so no duty free for us 😊 . The Premier stuff helps as it gives cancellation with only 24 hours notice in case anything goes wrong plus, normally, a nice quiet area for a snooze and lots of snacks

The one big advantage is that a green card is no longer required from 2nd August, given I'd forgotten it amongst the mass of all the other bits to do

 

[alicat]

I worked out how to fit the car wheel jack in the spare wheel cavity. Phew!

 

[classic33]

They're still using them. All completed, along with Covid tests, etc. Oh, and we don't drink nor are wandering from the Premier Lounge on Stena so no duty free for us 😊 . The Premier stuff helps as it gives cancellation with only 24 hours notice in case anything goes wrong plus, normally, a nice quiet area for a snooze and lots of snacks

The one big advantage is that a green card is no longer required from 2nd August, given I'd forgotten it amongst the mass of all the other bits to do

I know the rules on non essential international travel changed in time for the Bank Holiday Weekend. I thought you might have been travelling to NI by ferry to avoid the international part.

 

[DCLane]

I know the rules on non essential international travel changed in time for the Bank Holiday Weekend. I thought you might have been travelling to NI by ferry to avoid the international part.

We could have, but it's OK. The Covid test bit was useful as we're visiting family and the care home wanted proof of a test before we arrive.

 

[classic33]

We could have, but it's OK. The Covid test bit was useful as we're visiting family and the care home wanted proof of a test before we arrive.

Stena and Irish Ferries were insisting on the PCR tests, before allowing you to board.

 

[carpiste]

Mrs C is going out for the day with daughter tomorrow so I guess I`ll have to think of something to do
The bikes all fettled and ready, looks like a sunny, clear day and I`m feeling as fit as a flea after todays ride so I think I`ve thought of something to do!

 

[DCLane]

@classic33 I didn't need one as I've had my vaccinations, which is a change, but son no. 2's 17 so he needed a negative Covid PCR test as he's not been vaccinated yet. I got one done as well just in case.

Given how much we're spending on ferries, accommodation, race entrance and parts/food it was a small part of the overall cost.

We'll also get to visit my in-laws for the first time since 2019, although SWMBO isn't coming with us.

The next trip across is late September for the junior national TT and road championships.

 

[classic33]

@classic33 I didn't need one as I've had my vaccinations, which is a change, but son no. 2's 17 so he needed a negative Covid PCR test as he's not been vaccinated yet. I got one done as well just in case.

Given how much we're spending on ferries, accommodation, race entrance and parts/food it was a small part of the overall cost.

We'll also get to visit my in-laws for the first time since 2019, although SWMBO isn't coming with us.

The next trip across is late September for the junior national TT and road championships.

Enjoy yourselves.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Not long back from a ride. Lovely and sunny, just a shame about the wind! I bumped into 2 guys at Chorlton Marina who were from Sustrans.....
During a short conversation one of them said it was Sustrans hope to get lots of cycle routes joined up so that people can cycle more and even commute... then he made the huge mistake of telling me it was Sustrans plan to get cyclists off the road and on their routes for reasons of safety!!!
I told him it wasn`t down to cyclists to make the roads safer but car drivers to follow the rules, and new legislation, and educating them not trying to get cyclists off the roads! I told him if Sustrans wants to help then maybe they should try to get legislation in to make all tv channels and radio bring back public information films as part of their licensing!
It was weird when he couldn`t explain why it was better for most people to commute in a straight line, A to B, rather than go out of their way on crappy cycle tracks!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgOybc8Jdoo&t=28s
And the really scary one, only for airing in event of National Emergency;

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My8McQs2iEE

Not nearly as scary as the American Public Information films on the same topic.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2djuNBHwrg

 

[Reynard]

Right, time for me to put the writing away for the evening and toddle off to bed.

Nunnight one and all xxx