A positive thread
-
- Posts: 15215
- Joined: 30 Nov 2013, 11:26am
Re: A positive thread
Went to a lecture about a *forgotten* battle that took place in January 1225, no-one knows exactly when or where
Apparently not many were killed, one tried to take prisoners instead back then, +1!
Apparently not many were killed, one tried to take prisoners instead back then, +1!
Entertainer, juvenile, curmudgeon, PoB, 30120
Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
-
- Posts: 2199
- Joined: 20 May 2011, 11:23am
- Location: South Birmingham
Re: A positive thread
Cyril Haearn wrote:Went to a lecture about a *forgotten* battle that took place in January 1225, no-one knows exactly when or where
Apparently not many were killed, one tried to take prisoners instead back then, +1!
Not quite right - they tried to take wealthy opponents prisoners so they could ransom them and make a few bob. The ordinary guys were just killed-off, not worth anything. Unless you wanted to enslave them or sell them as slaves.
Brompton, Condor Heritage, creaky joints and thinning white (formerly grey) hair
""You know you're getting old when it's easier to ride a bike than to get on and off it" - quote from observant jogger !
""You know you're getting old when it's easier to ride a bike than to get on and off it" - quote from observant jogger !
-
- Posts: 15215
- Joined: 30 Nov 2013, 11:26am
Re: A positive thread
The professor showed a picture, looked a bit like a civilised ceremonial jousting tournament, the battle was *bei Moelln*, near Moelln, but the battle site has never been found and there are at least two places called Moelln
The whole thing seems to be somewhere between stories and history
The whole thing seems to be somewhere between stories and history
Entertainer, juvenile, curmudgeon, PoB, 30120
Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
-
- Posts: 15215
- Joined: 30 Nov 2013, 11:26am
Re: A positive thread
661-Pete wrote:There's a middle aged lady - with dog - who seems to be virtually a fixture on a stretch of country lane that I pass on my weekly commute. She always has a friendly greeting for me as I ride past. And (before you ask) the dog is extremely well-behaved . This morning I happened to pass her on a slight uphill stretch: she called out, laughingly, "it's easier downhill". I could only smile. It's not much of a hill.....
Used to see a real dalmatian on the way to work, and Methuselam, my favourite dog, he is so old he does not bark or run around, just stands still thinking
Entertainer, juvenile, curmudgeon, PoB, 30120
Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
-
- Posts: 15215
- Joined: 30 Nov 2013, 11:26am
Re: A positive thread
Saw a cyclist on the phone, I rang my bell loudly to disturb the conversation and I shouted, she put it in her pocket (not sure whether she turned it off mind)
Saw a safety camera light flash, +1!
Great cycling weather, grey and rainy but not really wet, not many other cyclists about
Saw a film about an old lady who had to go into a senior institution. She took up tricycling and enjoyed a few more good years, +3
Saw a safety camera light flash, +1!
Great cycling weather, grey and rainy but not really wet, not many other cyclists about
Saw a film about an old lady who had to go into a senior institution. She took up tricycling and enjoyed a few more good years, +3
Entertainer, juvenile, curmudgeon, PoB, 30120
Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
-
- Posts: 15215
- Joined: 30 Nov 2013, 11:26am
Re: A positive thread
Couldn't find a negative thread so..
I do dislike driving in the winter, the windows are misted over and the car takes a while to warm up, one might even have to run the engine for a while before setting off. Just been driving cos I was too lazy to cycle, grr
Cycling in winter is so much better
I do dislike driving in the winter, the windows are misted over and the car takes a while to warm up, one might even have to run the engine for a while before setting off. Just been driving cos I was too lazy to cycle, grr
Cycling in winter is so much better
Entertainer, juvenile, curmudgeon, PoB, 30120
Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
-
- Posts: 15215
- Joined: 30 Nov 2013, 11:26am
Re: A positive thread
KFT wrote:Nothing wrong with being a pessimist - keeps you happy as everything always turns out better than expected
There is nothing worse than a young pessimist
Except maybe an old optimist
Entertainer, juvenile, curmudgeon, PoB, 30120
Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
Re: A positive thread
Cyril Haearn wrote:KFT wrote:Nothing wrong with being a pessimist - keeps you happy as everything always turns out better than expected
There is nothing worse than a young pessimist
Except maybe an old optimist
Maybe already posted, but who cares?
[youtube]E0cuGn0F_-s[/youtube]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0cuGn0F_-s
MJR, mostly pedalling 3-speed roadsters. KL+West Norfolk BUG incl social easy rides http://www.klwnbug.co.uk
All the above is CC-By-SA and no other implied copyright license to Cycle magazine.
All the above is CC-By-SA and no other implied copyright license to Cycle magazine.
-
- Posts: 15215
- Joined: 30 Nov 2013, 11:26am
Re: A positive thread
Went for a ride by the canal and stopped to watch the trains for a while
My gaze rested for a moment on my new front lamp bracket, it cost € 2,49. I realised that I have bought nothing else for my bike this year. I have cycled nearly 1800 km, how cheap is that?
Further, I broke the bracket through carelessness while putting my bike into the car. As usual, the motor vehicle caused the trouble %-(
My gaze rested for a moment on my new front lamp bracket, it cost € 2,49. I realised that I have bought nothing else for my bike this year. I have cycled nearly 1800 km, how cheap is that?
Further, I broke the bracket through carelessness while putting my bike into the car. As usual, the motor vehicle caused the trouble %-(
Entertainer, juvenile, curmudgeon, PoB, 30120
Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
-
- Posts: 15215
- Joined: 30 Nov 2013, 11:26am
Re: A positive thread
Saw a Flitzer Blitzer today, a mobile safety camera
Quite well hidden it was too, +€!
Quite well hidden it was too, +€!
Entertainer, juvenile, curmudgeon, PoB, 30120
Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
-
- Posts: 30
- Joined: 9 Oct 2017, 10:25pm
-
- Posts: 5818
- Joined: 18 Aug 2015, 7:05pm
Re: A positive thread
New changing facility for cyclists inaugurated at work this week.
Lockers, showers, drying cabinets for wet stuff.
Brilliant!
Lockers, showers, drying cabinets for wet stuff.
Brilliant!
Re: A positive thread
Had a cracking commute home tonight, dry, windless and not a bad sunset
Nuff said
Nuff said
Re: A positive thread
Lovely - make a nice screen wallpaper.
-
- Posts: 15215
- Joined: 30 Nov 2013, 11:26am
Re: A positive thread
Went cycling Sunday to see an exhibition about Christmas presents in history, only 14 km each way
Back then children whose parents were rich got presents, teddies were status symbols for the whole family. Often the teddies were made by poor children for a few pence
It was quite cold so I had to keep moving, but there were not many other cyclists about, +1
Did a loop through the woods at the end, lots of people were out walking, - 1
Back then children whose parents were rich got presents, teddies were status symbols for the whole family. Often the teddies were made by poor children for a few pence
It was quite cold so I had to keep moving, but there were not many other cyclists about, +1
Did a loop through the woods at the end, lots of people were out walking, - 1
Entertainer, juvenile, curmudgeon, PoB, 30120
Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies
Cycling-of course, but it is far better on a Gillott
We love safety cameras, we hate bullies