Insignificant/ Significant things that BYP or just wind you up a little

[Yambo]

One of the last good bits of road in east lancs, the A682 from Gisburn to long Preston now had average speed cameras (50) on it.

I think I'm calling time on the Guzzi, everywhere that isn't riddled with potholes has cash machines on it now.

That stretch of road (and a bit further north) was at one time the worst road in Britain and in the top 10 worst roads in Europe according to EuroRap ratings. I did some remedial works on it back in 2004 iirc, most of the work and most of the problems that got it on the list were at the bridge, just north of Gisburn. Are the rumble strips and interactive sign on the northbound approach to the bridge still there?

Two years later it wasn't in the top ten of the UK's list of worst roads and nowhere to be seen on the Europe list. Shame to see they've decided to put average speed cameras on the route but they'd have done the necessary studies I guess which must have indicated a serious issue. But you may be right - a bit of extra taxation for the cash cow that is the motorist.

[Taipan]

Flashing lights are BMP! Specifically motorcyclists using the hazard lights of invincibility. I often get stuck behind one who has their indicators going for mile after mile of filtering down the a13. Those led indicators get really bright after 20 minutes of following them!

The other flashing lights are on bicycles. Many of London's cyclist have got this super bright led headlights that have a pulsing flash to them. I get fecking strobed by on the embankment wherr i'm riding next to CS3. I used to be able to retaliate with the Africa Twins retina burning driving lights, but I have no such armoury on the X-ADV, yet...

[Bike Breaker]

Arsehole pro-cyclists.
They come for winter training and their arrogance and self importance knows no bounds and they piss everyone off.

Today, they excelled themselves. Saw 3 cyclists, which would have been easy for cars to pass. Oh no. Their coach was sat in a car behind them, at their speed with hazard warners on.
Blocking the road with large tailbacks. Saw them twice on our morning walk and some cars had to do dodgy overtakes to get past.
Shame the Guardia Civile didn't spot them.

You need farmers who will lead the way driving very slow, very wide tractors, towing very long trailers, carrying loads of very smelly organic soil improver.

[Taipan]

Slow cooker bowl decided to break up an hour into its cooking of our beef joint!

[Count Steer]

Slow cooker bowl decided to break up an hour into its cooking of our beef joint!

Don't think that'll T-cut out.

[gremlin]

Your bloody kids, when they don't listen to your sage words of counsel...

Long story short:
Gremlinette: Father, I want to take my car to Manchester where upon I am studying as it will make my life easier.

Me: But, child. You live in the city centre. You don't need a car, plus you'll have to let your insurance co. know and they will charge you to change the policy details, plus you'd best not let them know that you've been up there since Sept. as they might get arsey.

Gremlinette: Father, your words of wisdom have been taken on board but I'm going to ignore them and take my car anyway.

Fast forward to today:
Gremlinette: Father, I did indeed contact my insurance co. and may have let slip that I live up here now and they've just cancelled my policy.


FFS. There was only about 5 weeks left on the fecking policy anyway.

Anyhow, she and I have been looking around and, notwithstanding the cancelled policy, one year's insurance, with same details as last year, is now rocking in at £3,300. With Mrs. G as main driver and Gremlinette as named, £3,700. My advice: Sell the fecking car and be done with it.

[Horse]

Fast forward to today:
Gremlinette: Father, I did indeed contact my insurance co. and may have let slip that I live up here now and they've just cancelled my policy.

And what's one of the questions they always ask when you want a quote ...

"Have you ever had insurance refused or cancelled?"

[Pirahna]

My advice: Sell the fecking car and be done with it.

I assume the uninsured car is parked on the street?

[gremlin]

My advice: Sell the fecking car and be done with it.

I assume the uninsured car is parked on the street?

She's been given seven days 'til the policy ends, so she needs to get her arse in gear and bring it back home. Alternatively, she has off-street parking in the halls, but I'd feel happier if the car was where I could see it.

She did say that the Aura Insurance told her that she would not have to declare it as a cancelled policy as it was a case that the underwriter simply wasn't quoting that postcode. Not sure how accurate that is, as I've seen the letter emailed from Aura that clearly states that the policy has been cancelled.

And suddenly I find myself stressing about it all. Why? I bloody told her not to take it. The cheapest insurance I can find, and not declaring any cancellations, is £2,100. I suspect it would have been that much come renewal anyway, but it's still bugging me.

[Noggin]

Arsehole pro-cyclists.
They come for winter training and their arrogance and self importance knows no bounds and they piss everyone off.

Today, they excelled themselves. Saw 3 cyclists, which would have been easy for cars to pass. Oh no. Their coach was sat in a car behind them, at their speed with hazard warners on.
Blocking the road with large tailbacks. Saw them twice on our morning walk and some cars had to do dodgy overtakes to get past.
Shame the Guardia Civile didn't spot them.

You need farmers who will lead the way driving very slow, very wide tractors, towing very long trailers, carrying loads of very smelly organic soil improver.

I knew someone near Abergavenny who, if he'd been stuck behind cyclists for ages, would overtake in his diesel van and then slow down to just less than they wanted to be going. Making them slow down and breathe in the diesel fumes. Can't say I agreed with im (well, the frequency!!! ) but I could see why a person could get that pissed off with the veloists

[Noggin]

Been invited to go with some friends to a bike show in Lyon. I was supposed to sort the ticket on Saturday but work n stuff meant that I only just did it.

Have ticket - so now to book a test ride.

Nope - none available for anything I even remotely want to ride Gutted (Was aiming for an MT10, R7 or MT09!!)




EDIT - booked on a 390Duke. Might as well try something and it'll be a good test of my arm cos I'll probably end up with one one day for up here!!

[Pirahna]

It's MotoGP time and I want to renew my videopass subscription. I'm in Ireland, my cards have either a Spanish or UK billing address, MotoGP says fuck off, my billing address does not match my location.

[Horse]

Alternatively, she has off-street parking in the halls,

Be aware that you can't drive it on your own insurance under 'any other vehicle' cover unless the other vehicle has insurance cover.

Either cover for it as a named vehicle, or £150 or so for a transport.

She did say that the Aura Insurance told her that she would not have to declare it as a cancelled policy

Good, if the case.

[Mussels]

It's MotoGP time and I want to renew my videopass subscription. I'm in Ireland, my cards have either a Spanish or UK billing address, MotoGP says fuck off, my billing address does not match my location.

I used to get payments to Microsoft refused because they were charging from Ireland and I was in England, never anywhere else so I wonder if there's a fraud issue there.

[Pirahna]

It's MotoGP time and I want to renew my videopass subscription. I'm in Ireland, my cards have either a Spanish or UK billing address, MotoGP says fuck off, my billing address does not match my location.

I used to get payments to Microsoft refused because they were charging from Ireland and I was in England, never anywhere else so I wonder if there's a fraud issue there.

No idea about fraud, I have a couple of options though. Either I'll get wifey to pay it from Spain but that involves an arguement, even though it's slightly cheaper than her Netflix, definitely cheaper than her annual yoga spend, we won't mention Amazon Prime, etc. Or I'll stick it on the old mans bank card and drop the cash into his account, much easier.

[Sadlonelygit]

Misgendering..........or more accurately, people that get 'offended' by it.
JK Rowling has apparently been reported to the police because she misgendered some trans news reader (by the trans news reader themselves).
Now, you can paint a cow with black and white stripes, but it will never be a zebra. If you want to play dress up, or take it to extremes, to feel happier about yourself, that's your choice and none of my concern. If, however you insist to me that you're a woman and try to dictate which pronouns I can use , I'll be asking to see some ovaries and a birth certificate.

[DefTrap]

Booked some hotel accommodation a few weeks back after figuring out an itinerary amongst multiple proposed itineraries and numerous requests for different options of stops at different locations. Last night I go to check the location of tonight's stop and, oh fvckit, I've booked for the following weekend. But, oh yay, no matter there's availability for tomorrow, same price and everything. Yeah, however it turns out that the booking-broker/front-desk have figured out an "i',m a bit of a wanker" policy between themselves and can't (won't) change it. . Balls.

I'm always amazed by stuff like this, I get that this is my fault, but the solution makes no sense.

[cheb]

Booked some hotel accommodation a few weeks back after figuring out an itinerary amongst multiple proposed itineraries and numerous requests for different options of stops at different locations. Last night I go to check the location of tonight's stop and, oh fvckit, I've booked for the following weekend. But, oh yay, no matter there's availability for tomorrow, same price and everything. Yeah, however it turns out that the booking-broker/front-desk have figured out an "i',m a bit of a wanker" policy between themselves and can't (won't) change it. . Balls.

I'm always amazed by stuff like this, I get that this is my fault, but the solution makes no sense.

I create a spreadsheet for when I'm traveling, I started doing this when I missed a booking for one night while I was in Austria with my spawn.

[Cousin Jack]

My advice: Sell the fecking car and be done with it.

I assume the uninsured car is parked on the street?

She's been given seven days 'til the policy ends, so she needs to get her arse in gear and bring it back home. Alternatively, she has off-street parking in the halls, but I'd feel happier if the car was where I could see it.

She did say that the Aura Insurance told her that she would not have to declare it as a cancelled policy as it was a case that the underwriter simply wasn't quoting that postcode. Not sure how accurate that is, as I've seen the letter emailed from Aura that clearly states that the policy has been cancelled.

And suddenly I find myself stressing about it all. Why? I bloody told her not to take it. The cheapest insurance I can find, and not declaring any cancellations, is £2,100. I suspect it would have been that much come renewal anyway, but it's still bugging me.

Be careful, off-street may still be a public place, and if so you do need valid insurance. Also, if it is not insured it needs to be SORNed, or they will catch you for that.

[Horse]

Instant £80 fine.