What have you done today thread?
- Scotsrich
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Drove 30 miles to take the Helibars off the GS.
I’d had to reroute the cables when I put them on but when I took the bars off just left them ‘wrong’ as I assumed it would just be taken to a breakers.
Got home and Direct Line rang to say an engineer was going to inspect it.
F**k. Another 30 mile trip to reroute the cables back to factory.
What fun.
I’d had to reroute the cables when I put them on but when I took the bars off just left them ‘wrong’ as I assumed it would just be taken to a breakers.
Got home and Direct Line rang to say an engineer was going to inspect it.
F**k. Another 30 mile trip to reroute the cables back to factory.
What fun.
- Noggin
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Went to a bar at 7. Spent the evening talking French and English and having a laugh. Just home - when did going out for an evening get so tiring??? I must be out of practice - I only had on drink!! LOL
Bloody good evening tho
Bloody good evening tho
Life is for living. Buy the shoes. Eat the cake. Ride the bikes. Just, ride the bikes!!
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Moved house today to an awesome little one bed chalet place (will be two bed eventually but they are still working on it) in a village not too far up from the valley and I'm here to cat sit for a week.
Awesome main area, fab kitchen, comfy sofa - about four times the size of my whole apartment!! LOL
And up to the top floor a really cute double room with a terrace and a fab view!
Cat's a bit anti social, but hey ho!! LOL
Shame the weather doesn't look too good
Then went to walk to the local shop - one of the couple from the house had told me it was 10 - 15 mins on a "path" and google said 20 (so for me at least 25-30) on the road. TBF, I didn't believe the 15 mins, I don't walk very fast!!
So I set out, decided to take a path that I found - well damn that was steep!!! And didn't look very safe for me to walk on!! LOL But, despite the FUF tag I did make it down to the road - then a friend pulled up and offered me a lift the rest of the way!! Woohoo!! And also a lift back!!
Then I crashed out on the sofa for a couple of hours!! LOL
Kinda pretty walk, but it's far far too steep!! LOL
Terrace outside the bedroom, the view is stunning -
Grumpy moggy -
Shame the forecast is a bit shit
Awesome main area, fab kitchen, comfy sofa - about four times the size of my whole apartment!! LOL
And up to the top floor a really cute double room with a terrace and a fab view!
Cat's a bit anti social, but hey ho!! LOL
Shame the weather doesn't look too good
Then went to walk to the local shop - one of the couple from the house had told me it was 10 - 15 mins on a "path" and google said 20 (so for me at least 25-30) on the road. TBF, I didn't believe the 15 mins, I don't walk very fast!!
So I set out, decided to take a path that I found - well damn that was steep!!! And didn't look very safe for me to walk on!! LOL But, despite the FUF tag I did make it down to the road - then a friend pulled up and offered me a lift the rest of the way!! Woohoo!! And also a lift back!!
Then I crashed out on the sofa for a couple of hours!! LOL
Kinda pretty walk, but it's far far too steep!! LOL
Terrace outside the bedroom, the view is stunning -
Grumpy moggy -
Shame the forecast is a bit shit
Life is for living. Buy the shoes. Eat the cake. Ride the bikes. Just, ride the bikes!!
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Nice GS. Has it had an engine change? Thought the 70's models had kick start some getting both. I had both on my 550 but it was a 79 and got the alloy wheels as well.
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No, it's the original 750. The rearsets get in the way of the kickstart so I left it off, but the shaft is still there. I did a build thread on TRC but it's long gone now
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Ah now i may have read that. You were bracing the frame also? I still have a soft spot for them but they were so bloody heavy. I chopped my 550 for the 650 and even then it never had much poke two up
This one must have been in a warm dry shed all its days
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274930931834 ... %7Ciid%3A1
This one must have been in a warm dry shed all its days
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274930931834 ... %7Ciid%3A1
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Put a deposit down on a new kitchen. Got home and the wife has changed her mind about the sink and tap! And so it begins...
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Groundhog Day.
Doubt is not a pleasant condition.
But certainty is an absurd one.
Voltaire
But certainty is an absurd one.
Voltaire
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Sat at Watford Gap services wondering why there’s a big queue at the petrol station. Anyone would think there’s a shortage.
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I was happy when we bought this modest bungalow, small enough to encourage the kids not to hang around too long but plenty big enough for childless plans. We were all set and would never need to move again, I could potter around doing simple DIY tasks like remodeling the back garden that I am about 1/3 of the way through.
I was wrong, I'm now back on right move looking at dozens of houses that aren't suitable so my in-laws can move in with us. I don't begrudge them moving in at all and our place is too small but I've got little enthusiasm to buy a huge house with a spare wing that we'll be rattling around in s few years.
I was wrong, I'm now back on right move looking at dozens of houses that aren't suitable so my in-laws can move in with us. I don't begrudge them moving in at all and our place is too small but I've got little enthusiasm to buy a huge house with a spare wing that we'll be rattling around in s few years.
- formula400
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starting packing for the anticipated move, garage is done, god this is hard.
CBR650r
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Drove to a town near Annecy to see a doctor about hormone stuff. She basically shrugged her shoulders at me - I'm getting a bit pissed off with some doctors doing that!! At least my GP in resort says when he doesn't know stuff and then goes off to find out!!!
Left there and drove to the nearest bit of Annecy Lake - paddled my feet in the water, nearly got soaked by 'waves' from a far off speedboat!! Then drove back to the cat sitting place
I do miss being up on top of my mountain. But sitting by the lake was quite thereputic
As soon as I sat down the ducks headed over!! Didn't stay long cos I had no food!!
This picture is looking away from Annecy -
The village over there is Talloires - very expensive but very pretty
Could only get my toes in the water, well, until the waves from passing speedboats arrived!
Little waves (Annecy is way down the lake, left side of pic)
A few boats had passed further out and some little waves come to where I was sitting. Didn't really take any notice of the one that caused the little Tsunami!! Was about to video the waves and the 'surf' as they hit the wall then realised I was about to get soaked!! LOL No video!
This was taken from the bench seat I retreated to after the mini Tsunami!! LOL Lucky not to get soaked!! LOL In front of my toes was completely dry and where I was sat! LOL
Good for ducks tho -
Left there and drove to the nearest bit of Annecy Lake - paddled my feet in the water, nearly got soaked by 'waves' from a far off speedboat!! Then drove back to the cat sitting place
I do miss being up on top of my mountain. But sitting by the lake was quite thereputic
As soon as I sat down the ducks headed over!! Didn't stay long cos I had no food!!
This picture is looking away from Annecy -
The village over there is Talloires - very expensive but very pretty
Could only get my toes in the water, well, until the waves from passing speedboats arrived!
Little waves (Annecy is way down the lake, left side of pic)
A few boats had passed further out and some little waves come to where I was sitting. Didn't really take any notice of the one that caused the little Tsunami!! Was about to video the waves and the 'surf' as they hit the wall then realised I was about to get soaked!! LOL No video!
This was taken from the bench seat I retreated to after the mini Tsunami!! LOL Lucky not to get soaked!! LOL In front of my toes was completely dry and where I was sat! LOL
Good for ducks tho -
Life is for living. Buy the shoes. Eat the cake. Ride the bikes. Just, ride the bikes!!
- gremlin
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Again, delicious if you can catch 'em...
All aboard the Peckham Pigeon! All aboard!
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Wished my 'little girl' a happy 17th birthday.
17 years? Where the hell did that go?
17 years? Where the hell did that go?
All aboard the Peckham Pigeon! All aboard!
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Found this gem whilst packing
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Terrifying, My daughter was 17 in August. I've reminded people I take more funerals than weddings. Should keep the boys in line.
Proverbs 17:9
One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.
One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.
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Had my first physio appointment. I now have a 6 week course starting a month tomorrow.
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Celebrated Mass at a 12th Century Church where they gifted me a Chasuble and Stole set for my ministry. Such a blessing to be there and what a joy to work with them. Very humbling to receive such generous gifts and kindness.
Proverbs 17:9
One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.
One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.
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The woodburner has been lit for the first time since early this year. It makes a wet,windy and cold day so much more pleasant.
"Be kind to past versions of yourself that didn't know what you know now."
Walt Whitman
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I put a cardi on coz I is well old, innit.
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