What have you done today thread?

[Ditchfinder]

Picked up the big ugly blue thing after it passed it's MOT and had the carbs put right, took it for a shakedown, passed a rta involving a van and a gs, rider looked conscious, and in one piece and no signs of blood so fingers crossed he's ok, paramedics looked relaxed as they were tasting as they were treating him.

[636mick]

Went to work, busy but no accidents worth a mention so that was good.

Then got a text from the wife of my mate up the road to say her husband passed away. He was a cancer sufferer and a couple of weeks ago he walked down the road to see me to tell me had been given 6-8 weeks. He managed 2. We got on very well from the day I moved here nearly 2 years ago, lovely, kind, do anything for anyone sort of bloke.
RIP Mark, hope it’s all you imagined it would be mate. Raising a glass or two to you tonight.
Mick.

[Taipan]

Reached my limit ! On a 3 day break with the in-laws to a mobile home in Great Yarmouth. The place is an absolute shit hole. Full of chavs and pikeys. Kerrist I live in a tough town but it’s pleasantville compared to this! My wife isn’t happy with me but I’m calling it and going home tomorrow regardless of what anyone else says! Honestly, this place is like one of those documentaries about “ benefit scum”! I was in Yarmouth today and saw a pissed up bloke puke over his kid in a pram! I’m outta here!

[cheb]

Puking in a pram is one up on blaming the dog for farting. Skillz.

[DefTrap]

It's funny, a lot of these terrible seaside shitoles have pulled themselves up a bit, as families have more disposable income and become more self aware, they demand better.
Not Yarmouth!
Pretty sure Blackpool is 'more refined'.

[wheelnut]

Reached my limit ! On a 3 day break with the in-laws to a mobile home in Great Yarmouth. The place is an absolute shit hole. Full of chavs and pikeys. Kerrist I live in a tough town but it’s pleasantville compared to this! My wife isn’t happy with me but I’m calling it and going home tomorrow regardless of what anyone else says! Honestly, this place is like one of those documentaries about “ benefit scum”! I was in Yarmouth today and saw a pissed up bloke puke over his kid in a pram! I’m outta here!

Funny you should say that, we had a week on a boat on the broads back in May. We did the usual, Wroxham, potter Heigham etc, and then we planned to arrive at Yarmouth on the morning, spend the day there, stop the night at Yarmouth yacht station and then on to the southern broads.

We pulled up at Yarmouth yacht station, and I suppose the barbed wire fences should have given it away, but we braved it and had a wander through the churchyard (carrying the dog so she didn’t tread on a needle) and onto the beach. The beach and seafront were ok, but then we cut back into the town and back towards the boat. Jesus! Even the dog was uncomfortable. We didn’t stay the night and legged it (at a steady 4mph) back upstream towards the northern broads.

Norfolk is a beautiful county, with loads of great villages and towns. Norwich is lovely city. Yarmouth is definitely the place to avoid there though.

[Noggin]

Picked up the big ugly blue thing after it passed it's MOT and had the carbs put right, took it for a shakedown, passed a rta involving a van and a gs, rider looked conscious, and in one piece and no signs of blood so fingers crossed he's ok, paramedics looked relaxed as they were tasting as they were treating him.

I'm not sure the paramedics should be tasting the patient??



I've been out looking at the vintage cars n bikes again. Damn they are proper lush.

Off to a memorial in a mo - for the RAF air drop of munitions and supplies in the area. Every year there is one (or more) less of the resistance fighters that were involved But after being invited to join the ceremony in my first summer, I try to make sure I go every year now. A distant memory of united countries and of the incredible bravery of those fighting against invasion and those flying from so far away to help

[Taipan]

Reached my limit ! On a 3 day break with the in-laws to a mobile home in Great Yarmouth. The place is an absolute shit hole. Full of chavs and pikeys. Kerrist I live in a tough town but it’s pleasantville compared to this! My wife isn’t happy with me but I’m calling it and going home tomorrow regardless of what anyone else says! Honestly, this place is like one of those documentaries about “ benefit scum”! I was in Yarmouth today and saw a pissed up bloke puke over his kid in a pram! I’m outta here!

Funny you should say that, we had a week on a boat on the broads back in May. We did the usual, Wroxham, potter Heigham etc, and then we planned to arrive at Yarmouth on the morning, spend the day there, stop the night at Yarmouth yacht station and then on to the southern broads.

We pulled up at Yarmouth yacht station, and I suppose the barbed wire fences should have given it away, but we braved it and had a wander through the churchyard (carrying the dog so she didn’t tread on a needle) and onto the beach. The beach and seafront were ok, but then we cut back into the town and back towards the boat. Jesus! Even the dog was uncomfortable. We didn’t stay the night and legged it (at a steady 4mph) back upstream towards the northern broads.

Norfolk is a beautiful county, with loads of great villages and towns. Norwich is lovely city. Yarmouth is definitely the place to avoid there though.

Got outvoted anyway, but no way am I staying in town today. Traffic is pretty heavy round here but I’ll venture out to Cromer I think…

[Skub]

Left early on the bike,four seasons in one day weather.

I'm continually impressed with the wet and damp roads grip from the P5s.

No abandoned vehicles spotted yet.

Bike cleaned.

I have yesterdays BSB to catch up on,hopefully a relaxing day ahead.

[Noggin]

Went to the memorial - always emotional. Not totally sure why, a combination of the UK no longer being in the EU (which, in my limited way of thinking, was born from the collaboration of european countries fighting together - I know, too simple) and my grandpop having served in both world wars.

Sad that so few people go to the ceremony tho So I'm glad that I do

I was wrong earlier. The flags are carried by people that are related to those who served in each resistance group. 12 flags. There is always one guy there who was in the resistance the night of the drop 10-3-44 - he's very old now but wasn't even a teenager then, 77 years ago (if my translation of the numbers was correct!)

I was a bit more brave this time and went to talk to one of the VIPs to ask if I could put one of my poppies on the container (it's one of the containers that was dropped) with the flowers that the dignitaries put on it. He was kind enough to say yes, so there is now a little British poppy of remembrance with the other flowers

[Noggin]

Just been for a Covid test

A friend that I went out with on Weds evening had a test this morning (after saying she might have a chest infection) and has tested positive Fully vaxxed as well. But working in the UCPA (sort of kids camp holiday place) so, as she and some other teachers say, in contact with a lot of filthy disgusting kids!!

Luckily mine was negative. Now need to get in contact with one of her colleagues and see if I can deliver, from a distance, some comfort food tomorrow!!

[Tricky]

Had my hair cut by Cockfosters FC 1st team latest signing
Apparantley he's fresh out of Crystal Palace reserves - a goalie, fervent Fenerbahçe and Arsenal supporter , and a mountain of a man, physically -he's apparently filling in doing some shifts in his (Turkish) brother's barbershop whilst he's back in Turkey on sorting out other business

I hope he's a better goalie than a barber as It's definitely not to their usual standard ( and in fact is right up there amongst the worst ever cuts if I'm honest ) but I don't really care, I don't have that much hair these days and it was very entertaining conversation-wise and a fun way to spend 30 mins or so

[Count Steer]

Went out, had lunch at The Ivy, came home. Nice to be back in the greenery and away from all the Typhoid Marys.

Think I'll become a hermit.

[Yorick]

Had a lovely tour of North of the island hugging the coast road.
Did a coupe of beaches to let dog run about.
Had a coffee in lovely village square.
Met a pal for cheeky beer in Famara.

Then had tea in La Santa as one of our fave restaurants has just reopened.

Lovely day.

[Taipan]

Got back from Yarmouth at lunchtime.
Started stripping my Daughters furniture down ready for her house move. Now I've got to decorate her room for my Son to move into.
Gave up on the Wankstas that are UPS ever delivering my variator tool, so I've bought another one. Lets just hope that turns up!
Walked my Jack Russells as the lively one hasn't been walked for 3 days and is full of stir crazy, mental energy!
Now having a glass of vino...

[Noggin]

I haven't achieved a lot, but I'm knackered and did lots

Did a load of French homework this morning, then met some friends for coffee - they are only here for a week then back in October for the winter start up!

French lesson in the valley - collected some fresh veg for me and some friends, then home, via a drop off for their veg! Met another friend for a hot choc and went to physio


Between spending a lot of time thinking, writing and talking French today, the tinnitus having a bad day (tonight very bad) and the stress of seeing someone different about my knee/foot (the nice physio, but different issue for him) I'm seriously knackered.

One day soon the HRT will kick in and I'll get my brain and energy back. But damn it's taking it's time

[Demannu]

Finally finished that bloody jag today.
Had to rebuild the chassis outrigger before I could attack the sill!
First time welding with fluxed mig, christ dont they spatter! You just cant buy co2 over here unless you're a registered business. Bastids

[Bigyin]

Reached my limit ! On a 3 day break with the in-laws to a mobile home in Great Yarmouth. The place is an absolute shit hole. Full of chavs and pikeys. Kerrist I live in a tough town but it’s pleasantville compared to this! My wife isn’t happy with me but I’m calling it and going home tomorrow regardless of what anyone else says! Honestly, this place is like one of those documentaries about “ benefit scum”! I was in Yarmouth today and saw a pissed up bloke puke over his kid in a pram! I’m outta here!

I agree, i live a few miles outside the town in the coastal villages and we avoid the town unless we have to. If you stick to the seafront then its a normal seaside town, go in a street or 2 and it shows just what is is. I worked there for years in my former life and it was like shooting fish in a barrel

Funny you should say that, we had a week on a boat on the broads back in May. We did the usual, Wroxham, potter Heigham etc, and then we planned to arrive at Yarmouth on the morning, spend the day there, stop the night at Yarmouth yacht station and then on to the southern broads.

We pulled up at Yarmouth yacht station, and I suppose the barbed wire fences should have given it away, but we braved it and had a wander through the churchyard (carrying the dog so she didn’t tread on a needle) and onto the beach. The beach and seafront were ok, but then we cut back into the town and back towards the boat. Jesus! Even the dog was uncomfortable. We didn’t stay the night and legged it (at a steady 4mph) back upstream towards the northern broads.

Norfolk is a beautiful county, with loads of great villages and towns. Norwich is lovely city. Yarmouth is definitely the place to avoid there though.

Should have said, i would have found you some nice spots to moor up away from the crap

Sums it up really. The town itself is a shithole occupied by the "pay me to stay at home" brigade at one end of the spectrum and then add in the huge foreign worker contingent who work all hours in the local food factories but are resented by the benefit locals for just being there as Portuguese and Lithuanian are dominant languages in parts of the town.

I was in town today so went to have a look at the latest art collection added to the town...the first one is a definite Banksy and surrounded by people and i cant comment on the address its painted on as i know the occupants and if they make any money from it then its a disgrace but the council were putting up screen to protect it

The missus did laugh as even though i have been retired 2 years i was still able to spot and name about 6 scrotes in 3 or 4 minutes all on a mission to score from their latest Class A dealer as we drove through



This other one i found down a quite back street is the right style but not convinced ....maybe as it was so small and no media circus round it but i think its a copy seen elsewhere

[Taipan]

Reached my limit ! On a 3 day break with the in-laws to a mobile home in Great Yarmouth. The place is an absolute shit hole. Full of chavs and pikeys. Kerrist I live in a tough town but it’s pleasantville compared to this! My wife isn’t happy with me but I’m calling it and going home tomorrow regardless of what anyone else says! Honestly, this place is like one of those documentaries about “ benefit scum”! I was in Yarmouth today and saw a pissed up bloke puke over his kid in a pram! I’m outta here!

I agree, i live a few miles outside the town in the coastal villages and we avoid the town unless we have to. If you stick to the seafront then its a normal seaside town, go in a street or 2 and it shows just what is is. I worked there for years in my former life and it was like shooting fish in a barrel

It is a lovely place. My mate moved up there, just inland from Sheringham somewhere and raves about it constantly on Facebook! We went there last year and was keen to visit again, hence returning. Even though its busy, I love driving along the coast road. Certainly much busier this year than last, but still enjoyable. My Wife loves Sheringham so we went there for lunch and they can certainly cook a bit of squid in The Two Lifeboats!

Most of the gobshites on our camp sites weren't from round there. Dunno if campsites attract them or something and as for Jikes, well they're a PITA where ever they go!

We'll certainly visit Norfolk again but will deffo avoid Gt Yarmouth!

Lolz!


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[Yambo]

Found out that I won't lose my right to vote in UK elections next month. It seems the government has dropped the 15 year rule for ex-pats - it was mentioned in the last budget apparently, so I'm going to re-register and elect a proxy.

I had a proxy when I was in t'army but it was my dad and well . . . he don't vote no more.