cheb wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 8:03 am
Embarked on a lovely Hebridean cruise from Barra down to Oban. Calmish, about F2 or 3 and sunny, 'tis lovely on the observation deck.
I’ve not been to Oban since 2019, family years ago worked on Mull so we used to meet up in Oban all the time, used to go up on bike a fair bit as well, lovely place.
Good road heading north and over the Connel bridge. Stay on the coast almost all the way to Fort William.
I was in a camp site in Benderlock last year. When i got home my sister informs me my Brother who i have seen in probably 30 years lives in Benderloch.
Removed 5 exhaust studs that were badly corroded from the 22 year old Triumph Speed Triple block! Very pleased with myself. About to take dog for walk number two in the day. Then heading out tonight for a couple of pints and a curry with the church men! Will be a fun evening.
Proverbs 17:9
One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.
cheb wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 8:03 am
Embarked on a lovely Hebridean cruise from Barra down to Oban. Calmish, about F2 or 3 and sunny, 'tis lovely on the observation deck.
I’ve not been to Oban since 2019, family years ago worked on Mull so we used to meet up in Oban all the time, used to go up on bike a fair bit as well, lovely place.
Good road heading north and over the Connel bridge. Stay on the coast almost all the way to Fort William.
I was in a camp site in Benderlock last year. When i got home my sister informs me my Brother who i have seen in probably 30 years lives in Benderloch.
It’s a great loop that we would usually do, either way but usually we’d head up through Glencoe then across to Connel then back down.
When it’s clear blue skies I don’t think there’s a better road with unbelievable views than the A82 between Tyndrum and Glencoe.
wull wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 4:03 pm
It’s a great loop that we would usually do, either way but usually we’d head up through Glencoe then across to Connel then back down.
When it’s clear blue skies I don’t think there’s a better road with unbelievable views than the A82 between Tyndrum and Glencoe.
The last time I was over Glencoe,it was raining and heavy fog. I had replaced the stock discs on the 9R with EBC,which had horrendous 1970s lag in the wet conditions. My arse went from a bin lid to a sixpence far too many times. I hadn't even the view to take my mind off things.
wull wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 4:03 pm
It’s a great loop that we would usually do, either way but usually we’d head up through Glencoe then across to Connel then back down.
When it’s clear blue skies I don’t think there’s a better road with unbelievable views than the A82 between Tyndrum and Glencoe.
Dono if the area has a name but Castle Stalker area you have a pub or ex pub called The Old Inn. Parked up behind it to stretch my legs and came across this auld bloke.
Portnacroish I think, I remember taking a picture of the castle one day and had tagged a mate in it saying the castle was named after his missus, that didn’t go down well. She was a bit of a fruit loop.
wull wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 4:47 pm
Portnacroish I think, I remember taking a picture of the castle one day and had tagged a mate in it saying the castle was named after his missus, that didn’t go down well. She was a bit of a fruit loop.
Yeah i had an ex like that. Thankfully not a wife though.
Greenman wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 12:11 pm
So you finally done the track day then, and you we're worrying about the other cars crashing into you lol!
No, someone was quite close behind when I spun but fortunately I spun straight off the track and out of his way, it felt like about eight spins but it was likely a lot less and I stopped a good five feet from the wall, so the only drama was the fuel cut-off and feeling a bit of a twat as I got towed back.
the_priest wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 3:46 pm
Removed 5 exhaust studs that were badly corroded from the 22 year old Triumph Speed Triple block! Very pleased with myself. About to take dog for walk number two in the day. Then heading out tonight for a couple of pints and a curry with the church men! Will be a fun evening.
Not much today, but made some people happy cos I made brownies this morning!! LOL Took some to my friends cafe, had a couple of coffees then came home. Made sausage and mash but messed up the gravy (HTF do you fck up gravy granules - far to thin - but then, it's been months and months since I made any!! LOL)
Been sofa slouching and cross stitching most of the day. Gotta pull my brain back into positive asap!!
Life is for living. Buy the shoes. Eat the cake. Ride the bikes. Just, ride the bikes!!
the_priest wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 3:46 pm
Removed 5 exhaust studs that were badly corroded from the 22 year old Triumph Speed Triple block! Very pleased with myself. About to take dog for walk number two in the day. Then heading out tonight for a couple of pints and a curry with the church men! Will be a fun evening.
5 of how many total? 8?
Triple is the clue word in that. 5 of 6 (I had got one out last week). So all six out now. viewtopic.php?t=4192
Proverbs 17:9
One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.
Excellent dinner in a little Bistro in Paris. Onion soup, duck confit with pomme sarladaises, prunes poached in wine. Half a bottle of excellent red.
€25 a head in central Paris.
Italian guy with me took exception to my statement that "the French do the best food", which lead to half an hour of animated conversation on the topic.
Mr. Dazzle wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 9:46 pm
Excellent dinner in a little Bistro in Paris. Onion soup, duck confit with pomme sarladaises, prunes poached in wine. Half a bottle of excellent red.
€25 a head in central Paris.
Italian guy with me took exception to my statement that "the French do the best food", which lead to half an hour of animated conversation on the topic.
Excellent dinner all round
Some of the worst food* I've ever eaten was in Fronch.
the_priest wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 6:14 pm
Triple is the clue word in that. 5 of 6 (I had got one out last week). So all six out now. viewtopic.php?t=4192
Mr. Dazzle wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 9:46 pm
Excellent dinner in a little Bistro in Paris. Onion soup, duck confit with pomme sarladaises, prunes poached in wine. Half a bottle of excellent red.
€25 a head in central Paris.
Italian guy with me took exception to my statement that "the French do the best food", which lead to half an hour of animated conversation on the topic.
Excellent dinner all round
Some of the worst food* I've ever eaten was in Fronch.
*Indian.
No surprise there. The French dont do spicy food, end of!
A korma would be considered a bit picante locally, a chilli would be les hémorroïdes du diable.
- far to thin - but then, it's been months and months since I made any!! LOL)
