How many of those houses are still standing
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ebikeerwidnes
Guru
- Location
- Z’ha’dum
This maybe should go elsewhere - but anyway
went on a ride today - wind was not in the direction that I expected so I was riding into the wind all the way home
then turned off onto a 'black path' - bike did not want to turn left with the front brake on so when I was on the path ( a few seconds later) I tried again then tried turning right
and fell off
damn tyre was almost flat
again
THATS IT
it has been a puncture every couple of weeks recently!!!
mostly in the front - before that it was the rear tyre - the Mitas tyres that came with the bike seem to resist puncture but wear down fast and then get puncture easily
I'm getting Schwalbe's - birthday is coming up soon - wife has agreed to buy it for me - I'll stick with the continental I have put on the back for now but I'm putting Marathon on the front and goo in both - did that on my old bike and never got a puncture unless it was a massive piece of metal like a screw
Looking forward to how she wraps a tyre!!!
went on a ride today - wind was not in the direction that I expected so I was riding into the wind all the way home
then turned off onto a 'black path' - bike did not want to turn left with the front brake on so when I was on the path ( a few seconds later) I tried again then tried turning right
and fell off
damn tyre was almost flat
again
THATS IT
it has been a puncture every couple of weeks recently!!!
mostly in the front - before that it was the rear tyre - the Mitas tyres that came with the bike seem to resist puncture but wear down fast and then get puncture easily
I'm getting Schwalbe's - birthday is coming up soon - wife has agreed to buy it for me - I'll stick with the continental I have put on the back for now but I'm putting Marathon on the front and goo in both - did that on my old bike and never got a puncture unless it was a massive piece of metal like a screw
Looking forward to how she wraps a tyre!!!
Most of them.........How many of those houses are still standing
classic33
Leg End Member
Rules out painkillers and many antibiotics.Ooohh that would do it
Does that rule out all injections ??
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
12 week old baby in the house, working all day etc. I'm happy to help, the only pressing engagement I had was tea and a packet of digestives.
No.3 son isn't the most practical, poor organisational skills.
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
If you fancy a day out there are two wardrobes and a dresser still to assemble..........you get to keep the cardboard
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
I got a badge but no lollipop........
I blame the parents.....
classic33
Leg End Member
Keep it safe!
ebikeerwidnes
Guru
- Location
- Z’ha’dum
Nah - at that point you get to blame the older siblings
I used to work with someone who had 4 kids
she reckoned the 4th was basically feral - claimed she had no knowledge of feeding him or teaching him or reading to him or anything
nor does - apparently - his Dad
between then they washed enough clothes and bought and cooked enough food for all 4
how it got to the kid was a mystery
she presumes his siblings looked after him
turns out he is the best adjusted and most socially aware and empathic of all of them
and the one who did best at school
I don't THINK she was serious ( she is a Primary school teacher - and very good) - and he was 'a surprise' hence his siblings were quite a bit older
not totally relevant - but sometimes I like to share these pointless anecdotes - maybe I banged my head falling of my bike earlier???
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
Apologies to this thread's early-to-bedders who were staying up hoping to read my exciting review of Todmorden's new Aldi, but have yielded to fatigue and retired for the night. You will no doubt catch up in the morning...
Anyway, I shall delay no longer!
Todmorden Gets an Aldi store
They took a year to build it. It opened today. I shopped there this evening.
Other inspirational local news
Anyway, I shall delay no longer!
Todmorden Gets an Aldi store
They took a year to build it. It opened today. I shopped there this evening.
Other inspirational local news
- Man walks whippet in windy conditions
- Pigeon clawed by cat, but escapes
- Protests about local parkin shortage
- Dead Yorkshire sheep reincarnated as a dry stone wall refuses to comment
classic33
Leg End Member
Did any of the 32 staff* man the bakery though?
You're sure it was a Yorkshire Sheep, not a Lancashire one. They moved the border, remember.
ebikeerwidnes
Guru
- Location
- Z’ha’dum
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Ok - Stop that
you KNOW we need more details of the dead sheep
links or text NOW!!!
(new on here - am I infected????))
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
I forgot to investigate the 'bakery'. I saw shelves of pre-baked bread, rolls etc. but didn't look for freshly-baked products so I can't confirm or deny that they do their own baking.
I did a rough count of the car park spaces - something like 50-60 places, about half the number that Lidl has. I think the Aldi store is slightly smaller. Could be a problem at busy times though...
The preserved tree looks nice in its little raised 'garden' at the side of the car park.
The store has been built about 1.5 m higher than the A646 and car park, which should deal with the flood risk.
It is obvious that the store was built in the corona virus era. Most shops have temporary plastic shields stuck round their checkouts but this Aldi has a more permanent metal frame round every checkout with plastic shielding in place. I would be surprised if those shields ever get taken down.
I didn't like the shopping baskets! Lidl has substantial baskets with wheels on the bottom and fold-up handles for towing them so those baskets can either be carried or pulled along. The Aldi baskets are a bit small and have to be carried, and they feel flimsy. Ok if you only want a few things, but from now on I will use a trolley there instead when buying more than 5 or 6 items.
I thought that I had found some decent wholegrain rice so I bought a packet. I didn't have my reading glasses with me though, and it turns out that it is ready-cooked microwaveable stuff so I don't think it will suit me. I'll eat it but probably won't buy it again. The hunt for good affordable rice continues!
Much of what I normally buy at Lidl seems to be available at similar prices at this Aldi. I'll try the Aldi muesli and coffee and see if I like them as much as the Lidl brands. The 'Greek-style' yoghurt is similar in price and quality.
I think I will probably do a couple of shops a week at Aldi, and one at Lidl. The great thing about this new store though is how conveniently located it is for me. It shuts at 22:00 Mon-Sat and is so close that I could get there before closing if I remembered at 21:45 that I needed something in a hurry.
I did a rough count of the car park spaces - something like 50-60 places, about half the number that Lidl has. I think the Aldi store is slightly smaller. Could be a problem at busy times though...
The preserved tree looks nice in its little raised 'garden' at the side of the car park.
The store has been built about 1.5 m higher than the A646 and car park, which should deal with the flood risk.
It is obvious that the store was built in the corona virus era. Most shops have temporary plastic shields stuck round their checkouts but this Aldi has a more permanent metal frame round every checkout with plastic shielding in place. I would be surprised if those shields ever get taken down.
I didn't like the shopping baskets! Lidl has substantial baskets with wheels on the bottom and fold-up handles for towing them so those baskets can either be carried or pulled along. The Aldi baskets are a bit small and have to be carried, and they feel flimsy. Ok if you only want a few things, but from now on I will use a trolley there instead when buying more than 5 or 6 items.
I spotted that. It DOES look nice. I didn't want any today but I will certainly buy some in the future.
I thought that I had found some decent wholegrain rice so I bought a packet. I didn't have my reading glasses with me though, and it turns out that it is ready-cooked microwaveable stuff so I don't think it will suit me. I'll eat it but probably won't buy it again. The hunt for good affordable rice continues!
Much of what I normally buy at Lidl seems to be available at similar prices at this Aldi. I'll try the Aldi muesli and coffee and see if I like them as much as the Lidl brands. The 'Greek-style' yoghurt is similar in price and quality.
I think I will probably do a couple of shops a week at Aldi, and one at Lidl. The great thing about this new store though is how conveniently located it is for me. It shuts at 22:00 Mon-Sat and is so close that I could get there before closing if I remembered at 21:45 that I needed something in a hurry.
