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[The Jogger]

I am not as radical in real life as the odd one has perceived me to be on here, from an ex NI activist to an out and out commie, in fact far from it I suppose.

 

[rich p]

I am not as radical in real life as the odd one has perceived me to be on here, from an ex NI activist to an out and out commie, in fact far from it I suppose.

You're a pussycat!
Have you moved to Abroad yet?

 

[Aperitif]

I recognise that ring. IIRC, @Aperitif made me drink one more beer than the several I'd planned. And he hadn't even ridden with us.

I think I'm less of an argumentative impulsive show-off in real life than I am here - but if you get me too early in the morning before I've had coffee I can be just as grumpy. When I started out on internet forums (which, come to think of it, was about the same time as I started wearing that ring, and was when USENET was at its height, and MAILSERV lists were just going out) I never expected to meet anyone in real life, so got used to the particularly poky way of communicating that most people used. Most of them were academics indulging themselves in off-duty arguments, so anal levels of detail and personal attacks dressed up in politeness were the norm.

Sorry. I must have gone for a proper ride and liaised at RMSM, a tout a l'heure. I will always buy a beer for those who exhibit the slightest signs of being sensible. I mean, 'dehydrated'.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

I will always buy a beer for those who exhibit the slightest signs of being sensible.

Hello!

 

[ianrauk]

Hello!

For those on rides.........

 

[The Jogger]

You're a pussycat!
Have you moved to Abroad yet?

Ha ha you're right there Rich a big bloody softie. The move abroad is on hold for a year or two but we have moved to costa del liss in Hampshire all part of the plan.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

There really is some very good medication for that these days.

I've tried it but I don't like the side effects.

 

[bicyclos]

Part time cycling anorak, too laid back to argue! Enjoy being on a forum with like minded people from all walks of life which is at best quite entertaining. I have only met a small number of people so far on here in real life but it has left a lasting impression in my memory of a fantastic time I have had. But then again Cycle Chat is unique!

 

[ianrauk]

Pub in Fleet Street, Dec 10?

 

[Aperitif]

Pub in Fleet Street, Dec 10?

There's a cock or two in those photos isn't there? (Sorry, my spelling is something quite atrocious...)
"Avast ye swabs!" The only swabs Tall Mart knows these days are the ones on the tray at Dieppe A&E Plus ca change.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Is that a photo of me wearing a CC baseball cap the wrong way around?

The hat's right, it's your head that's wrong.

 

[ColinJ]

Isn't it embarrassing when someone of a certain age tries to get 'down wiv da kids'...

My current avatar photo was of me joking around.

I was at my niece's wedding reception and was playing about with my sister's sunglasses. She commented that I looked like a bouncer at a posh night club, so I stabbed a finger towards her and in a booming voice said "If you're not on the list, you don't get in!"

I was 50 at the time and was having a laugh rather than trying to look cool ! The trouble is, some people on the forum think I was being serious ...

 

[Chromatic]

My current avatar photo was of me joking around.

I was at my niece's wedding reception and was playing about with my sister's sunglasses. She commented that I looked like a bouncer at a posh night club, so I stabbed a finger towards her and in a booming voice said "If you're not on the list, you don't get in!"

I was 50 at the time and was having a laugh rather than trying to look cool ! The trouble is, some people on the forum think I was being serious ...

It might not be serious and you may have been having a laugh, but you do look cool.

 

[hopless500]

I am told I write like I speak, but you have to know me in RL to know that I suppose. I have also been told that I can come across as a fluff brained ditsy air head online. My life mostly is sort of vaguely organised chaos I am un-sociable to a degree in life only because I have been subjected to "hello I am your new BFF syndrome too much so I will turn up at your door un-invited on a daily basis" for different reasons, have found it to be easier that way.

I do try not to offend people (I don't feel the need) I will debate something I feel strongly about but try not to get personal.

I am very very very shy in RL until I feel comfortable with someone, until I feel comfortable I will admit my fall back stance is to get very severe and reserved, a wall if you like that discourages people from interacting with me. I have had friends say you used to scare the sh*te out of me before I knew you.

So I am not sure what my online persona is ? mostly I am like I am and just write mostly with a filter as sometimes I realise type might not convey what I mean

I went to write my two pence worth and realised you've done it for me. Your'e not me are you?

Ditto to your edited version. omg. We must be triplets....

I used a stop smoking forum (to stop smoking - obviously!) and met up with a few people just over a year in - it was fab because we all essentially knew each other. So no need to be shy and retiring. A rowdy, drunken time was enjoyed by all. I even got called 'gregarious' which made all my family and my OH fall over laughing...

 

[hopless500]

My current avatar photo was of me joking around.

I was at my niece's wedding reception and was playing about with my sister's sunglasses. She commented that I looked like a bouncer at a posh night club, so I stabbed a finger towards her and in a booming voice said "If you're not on the list, you don't get in!"

I was 50 at the time and was having a laugh rather than trying to look cool ! The trouble is, some people on the forum think I was being serious ...

You look lovely