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I had that at Elvington in my 3rd ever meeting. I went straight on and 100+ and through bushes and trees and stopped by the perimeter fence which was like ones outside tennis courts. I hit it between the concrete posts. Still scary to think about it.KungFooBob wrote: Thu May 26, 2022 10:31 pm I've had disc brakes fade.
Not material expanding, but fluid boiling.
gremlin wrote: Fri May 27, 2022 9:54 am When your kid gets a new other half who is really nice, friendly, caring, good fun and you get along really well with them, then suddenly you notice they haven't been around for a while, unlike the last year nigh-on when they've been around ours virtually all the time. Ask your kid who replies, 'We're not really together any more'.
Bugger. I'm gutted.
It might be due to the old man crush she dumped him.Yambo wrote: Fri May 27, 2022 10:17 amgremlin wrote: Fri May 27, 2022 9:54 am When your kid gets a new other half who is really nice, friendly, caring, good fun and you get along really well with them, then suddenly you notice they haven't been around for a while, unlike the last year nigh-on when they've been around ours virtually all the time. Ask your kid who replies, 'We're not really together any more'.
Bugger. I'm gutted.
Go for it!
Corrected for you.Felix wrote: Fri May 27, 2022 11:35 amIt might be due to the old man crush she dumped her.Yambo wrote: Fri May 27, 2022 10:17 amgremlin wrote: Fri May 27, 2022 9:54 am When your kid gets a new other half who is really nice, friendly, caring, good fun and you get along really well with them, then suddenly you notice they haven't been around for a while, unlike the last year nigh-on when they've been around ours virtually all the time. Ask your kid who replies, 'We're not really together any more'.
Bugger. I'm gutted.
Go for it!
I am a fully-fledged member of the Friends of Tugmutton Common, I'll have you know. Along with bulb planting, in-depth discussions about where to place benches and moaning about inconsiderate parked cars, we go litter picking.slowsider wrote: Fri May 27, 2022 5:07 pm You could always put it in the bin yourself. That'd show 'em
Do you have a chap to do it for you?gremlin wrote: Fri May 27, 2022 5:12 pmI am a fully-fledged member of the Friends of Tugmutton Common, I'll have you know. Along with bulb planting, in-depth discussions about where to place benches and moaning about inconsiderate parked cars, we go litter picking.slowsider wrote: Fri May 27, 2022 5:07 pm You could always put it in the bin yourself. That'd show 'em
My prowess with a litter picker is the envy of the group every third Saturday of the month...
That guy was one of Potter's youths 10/20 years ago. yes - the inability to teach kids basic manners and politeness has been around for a long time now.gremlin wrote: Fri May 27, 2022 4:50 pm Ain't just the yoots, though. I was filling up the bike a while back, scabby Transit pulls in, not to get fuel or buy anything. No, just pulls up, middle-aged passenger opens the door, kicks out all the accumulated detritus of past takeaways and Daily Stars onto the forecourt, closes the door and off they drive.
WTF.
As you say, there's always been a feral underclass, but back in the day you have your man horse whip them. Now you're up on a charge and they'll sue you for compo.
Fair play. More than I do, although I have been known to tidy up outside my road frontage.gremlin wrote: Fri May 27, 2022 5:12 pmI am a fully-fledged member of the Friends of Tugmutton Common, I'll have you know. Along with bulb planting, in-depth discussions about where to place benches and moaning about inconsiderate parked cars, we go litter picking.slowsider wrote: Fri May 27, 2022 5:07 pm You could always put it in the bin yourself. That'd show 'em
My prowess with a litter picker is the envy of the group every third Saturday of the month...
Feral youf is more likely to see anything like that as challenging to his manliness.slowsider wrote: Fri May 27, 2022 5:30 pm whereas if someone like Potter picked it up and gave him a Paddington bear Stare he'd soon change his habits.
A tricky situation indeed and I 100% see why you decided to do what you did.Potter wrote: Sat May 28, 2022 6:20 amThat ^Rockburner wrote: Fri May 27, 2022 5:40 pmFeral youf is more likely to see anything like that as challenging to his manliness.slowsider wrote: Fri May 27, 2022 5:30 pm whereas if someone like Potter picked it up and gave him a Paddington bear Stare he'd soon change his habits.
I did think about just picking the litter up, saying nothing and walking off to put it in the bin, but I knew I'd get grief, he looked the type that would have a lot to say and then wouldn't hesitate in making a statement to the police if he came worst off.
The thing that gets me is that it's not a big thing, but it's too hard to do anything about because of the potential consequences, the authorities are apathetic and don't seem to care, so if you stick your nose in and try to do the right thing you'd end up the loser.
All on CCTV no doubt....wonder what vehicle the reg plates link to? Sounds like an ongoing campaign against the petrol station who probably shopped his boy, Seth for nicking fuel after he forgot that his car plates were legit.gremlin wrote: Fri May 27, 2022 4:50 pm Ain't just the yoots, though. I was filling up the bike a while back, scabby Transit pulls in, not to get fuel or buy anything. No, just pulls up, middle-aged passenger opens the door, kicks out all the accumulated detritus of past takeaways and Daily Stars onto the forecourt, closes the door and off they drive.
WTF.
As you say, there's always been a feral underclass, but back in the day you have your man horse whip them. Now you're up on a charge and they'll sue you for compo.
Jody wrote: Sat May 28, 2022 8:17 am When products are sold that simply don't work
A few weeks ago my boss sourced me little plug in sonar devices that repel mice, rats, mosquitos etc for our mobile homes.
This weekend is the first time most the mobile homes have had occupants this season. I've had 2 complaints* in 2 days about suspected mice in the ceiling
* To be fair to the guests, it's more of a comment than a complaint, they have both been relaxed about it.
Jody wrote: Sat May 28, 2022 8:17 am When products are sold that simply don't work
A few weeks ago my boss sourced me little plug in sonar devices that repel mice, rats, mosquitos etc for our mobile homes.
Ohh wow, thanks, that's hugely significant, the devices are in the main room, the mice are in the ceiling !Horse wrote: Sat May 28, 2022 9:10 amJody wrote: Sat May 28, 2022 8:17 am When products are sold that simply don't work
A few weeks ago my boss sourced me little plug in sonar devices that repel mice, rats, mosquitos etc for our mobile homes.
IIRC the ultrasonic ones need to be 'line of sight', the sound won't penetrate walls or even into cupboards.
