Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.

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Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.

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weeksy wrote: Fri May 13, 2022 9:52 pm

Toast I can understand. Even bacon. But trying to eat cereal must be impossible. Unless it's porridge, then maybe. But you'd roast your balls, so still a no.
This was from a while ago. Video is gone but its a busy road heading to the Meadows in Edinburgh

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scot ... st-2663361
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weeksy wrote: Fri May 13, 2022 9:52 pm
Felix wrote: Fri May 13, 2022 7:42 pm The BBC showing us the police truck details but read the story. Some right idiots about

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland- ... e-61421665
Toast I can understand. Even bacon. But trying to eat cereal must be impossible. Unless it's porridge, then maybe. But you'd roast your balls, so still a no.
A woman has been fined for eating a bowl of cereal at the wheel while driving on a motorway.

Honestly, I don't see a problem with it on the motorway, you've no need to look at it, but if you did it's the same as looking at your radio or in your mirror!

84 minor offences and one person for no insurance in 2 weeks. How many people were burgled in that time ??
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Jody wrote: Sat May 14, 2022 7:06 am How many people were burgled in that time ??
On the motorway?
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Mr. Dazzle wrote: Sat May 14, 2022 7:28 am
Jody wrote: Sat May 14, 2022 7:06 am How many people were burgled in that time ??
On the motorway?
In the same catchment area that paid for the lorry !
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Check out my gash (TM Noggin)

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5 weeks tomorrow since my carpal tunnel surgery and I have to say I'm really impressed with the scar/ lack of !
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Jody wrote: Sun May 15, 2022 9:44 am Check out my gash (TM Noggin)

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5 weeks tomorrow since my carpal tunnel surgery and I have to say I'm really impressed with the scar/ lack of !
I may need carpal surgery too - out of interest, how long was it before you could / should use the hand to do anything dextrous ? (typing, spannering etc) and, has it cured the problem?
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DefTrap wrote: Sun May 15, 2022 9:52 am
Jody wrote: Sun May 15, 2022 9:44 am Check out my gash (TM Noggin)

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5 weeks tomorrow since my carpal tunnel surgery and I have to say I'm really impressed with the scar/ lack of !
I may need carpal surgery too - out of interest, how long was it before you could / should use the hand to do anything dextrous ? (typing, spannering etc) and, has it cured the problem?
Typing, a couple days. Spannering at least a few weeks.
EG today I went for a swim an absentmindedly put my hand on the bottom of the pool and pushed away slightly, that hurt !
The doctor said expect to wait 6 months before I can use it properly again !

The problem really manifested itself when riding my KTM690 Duke, I've been riding it a bit since and while my hand/wrist does ache wee bit, the pins and needles in my fingers seems to have disappeared completely.
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Gestampte muisjes on toast for breakfast.
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cheb wrote: Sun May 15, 2022 12:37 pm Gestampte muisjes on toast for breakfast.
Belgian mouse droppings? I know times are hard but.... :lol:

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Dutch. Aniseed flavour powder sugar. As bought on a recent visit to Amsterdam.

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Going out out!! BBQ, homemade ice cream, MotoGP then back to rehab! Bloody excellent :bblonde:
Life is for living. Buy the shoes. Eat the cake. Ride the bikes. Just, ride the bikes!! :bblonde:
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cheb wrote: Sun May 15, 2022 3:11 pm Dutch. Aniseed flavour powder sugar. As bought on a recent visit to Amsterdam.

And thank you.
Yer, but the Belgian translation is mouse droppings. :D
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I have been reminded that 10 years ago today, I completed a marathon (42,195 metres) on my rowing machine to raise money for St Catherine's Hospice in Preston. I was 19 minutes faster than my 1984 running time. :thumbup:

Most of the money raised (about £3500 in total) was donated by the lovely people on TRC, many of whom are probably on here. Thank you.

It's OK though, don't start sweating. I'm not about to do another one. :D
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I did one many years before for Red Sonja's niece over on VD. I think I raised about a grand.

Can't recall my time though, but it's a bloody long way.
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I went nekkid for the VD calendar :obscene-birdiedoublered:
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Please don't post pictures.
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Seeing a bloke riding a one wheel electric scooter thing with full leathers, boots and crash helmet on, but also carrying a carrier bag. :lol:
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Taipan wrote: Mon May 16, 2022 10:28 am Seeing a bloke riding a one wheel electric scooter thing with full leathers, boots and crash helmet on, but also carrying a carrier bag. :lol:
After hearing about Dazzle's scooter experience that sounds like a good idea.
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Taipan wrote: Mon May 16, 2022 10:28 am Seeing a bloke riding a one wheel electric scooter thing with full leathers, boots and crash helmet on, but also carrying a carrier bag. :lol:
The bike dealers are getting quite tight with loan bikes these days aren't they? :lol:
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Mussels wrote: Mon May 16, 2022 9:37 pm
Taipan wrote: Mon May 16, 2022 10:28 am Seeing a bloke riding a one wheel electric scooter thing with full leathers, boots and crash helmet on, but also carrying a carrier bag. :lol:
After hearing about Dazzle's scooter experience that sounds like a good idea.
I was planning on riding one in just jeans and the shirt at the time too. Mrs D suggested a jacket and helmet might be a good idea and I did have to conceed she probably had a point :D

TBH I wish I'd been wearing my actual bike jacket rather than my old Alpinestars one. Hell, just doing the zip up probably would have helped :obscene-birdiedoublered:

I stove my (bicycle) crash helmet in too :shock: