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by donald.stewart.nj
3 Feb 2023, 12:58am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Stirling, Falkirk area.
Replies: 6
Views: 525

Re: Stirling, Falkirk area.

I cycled from Edinburgh Quay along the towpath right to the Wheel. The Kelpies are nearby on another towpath.

Get the inside tour of Kelpies. It gives a whole different perspective of it. A nighttime stop there is so cool.


I'm a trendy consumer. Just look at my wobbly bog brush using hovercraft full of eels
by donald.stewart.nj
30 Jul 2022, 3:42am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Have I ruined my brooks B17?
Replies: 31
Views: 3365

Have I ruined my brooks B17?

Albrecht wrote:
MikeF wrote: 29 Jul 2022, 7:07pmThat was during the BSE epidemic, but doesn't apply now https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bse. I don't there is an age limit.
I don't know but it's what Brooks said this week.

As an aside, I use Nikwax conditioner on mine. Don't like the idea of tallow all over my jeans or shorts, and don't like what they're doing to bees these days.


Beeswax is bees' wax.
How does tallow get on your clothes? Brooks Proofhide is only used on the underside of the saddle. Once in the saddle’s life. Black or brown shoe polish on the topside.
by donald.stewart.nj
1 Oct 2019, 10:38pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Winter Glove Recommendations Please
Replies: 47
Views: 4721

Winter Glove Recommendations Please

BarrMitts with thin gloves.
by donald.stewart.nj
13 Nov 2018, 4:48pm
Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
Topic: The (ir)responsibily of the Media
Replies: 61
Views: 5704

The (ir)responsibily of the Media

Just a note to those not in Scotland, The Herald on Sunday is considered by many to be the leading "liberal" Scottish Sunday paper. God help us.[/quote]

Thanx for that
by donald.stewart.nj
28 Jun 2017, 7:29pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Currently listening to .......
Replies: 392
Views: 60133

Re: Currently listening to .......

Crowded House, Split Enz, Neil & Tim Finn, Schnell Fenster. Love the New Zealand-Aussies.
by donald.stewart.nj
16 Jun 2016, 6:47pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: How do you acknowledge cyclists you pass?
Replies: 27
Views: 8159

Re: How do you acknowledge cyclists you pass?

I say g'day.

I was in a Newcastle cafe years ago and I could not understand our waitress. Another waitress came over and told us they could not understand her either because she was from York. I thought it was just me.
by donald.stewart.nj
21 Apr 2016, 2:57am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: How hilly is Hadrians Cycleway?
Replies: 20
Views: 2552

Re: How hilly is Hadrians Cycleway?

Hadrian's Wall is worth the ride. But going east after Greenhead we hiked the middle third. That was worth getting off the bikes.
by donald.stewart.nj
26 Mar 2016, 3:53am
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: What do you look for in a campsite
Replies: 108
Views: 9286

Re: What do you look for in a campsite

Trees and bushes NOT open grass fields. I do not like camping on a lawn.
by donald.stewart.nj
26 Mar 2016, 3:49am
Forum: Fun & Games
Topic: English Language - what "Does your head in" ??
Replies: 2239
Views: 125317

Re: English Language - what "Does your head in" ??

"Whatsamatterforyou?!"
by donald.stewart.nj
26 Mar 2016, 3:47am
Forum: Fun & Games
Topic: English Language - what "Does your head in" ??
Replies: 2239
Views: 125317

English Language - what "Does your head in" ??

There's quite a bit of negative & anti American comments on this thread!
by donald.stewart.nj
19 Dec 2015, 1:26pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: BBC Scotland documentary - Bothy Life
Replies: 8
Views: 1459

Re: BBC Scotland documentary - Bothy Life

Tiz a shame we cannot view this in the US
by donald.stewart.nj
26 Sep 2015, 2:17pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Best winter Gloves?
Replies: 18
Views: 3072

Best winter Gloves?

I use BarrMitts during cold weather. The pogies are wind and water proof. On really cold days I throw in hand warmers and still wear my regular gloves.
by donald.stewart.nj
8 Apr 2015, 1:28pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Trangia in USA
Replies: 7
Views: 4843

Re: Trangia in USA

Heet brand in yellow bottles are available at so many gas (petrol) stations and convenience stores.