A positive thread

[Cyril Haearn]

I had a lovely bike ride in the rain today. I'm on tour with Mini V's marching band in Denmark, and while they were practising today, I borrowed a bicycle from the hostel and took a ride around. I only had about an hour and half, but it was really nice, and there was almost not traffic on the roads, either.

Marching bands are popular in Germany, I rather like them though they are a bit military,+1

Mind, Alistair Cooke the broadcaster did say: *I love the US but there are two things I do not understand: peanut butter and drum majorettes*

[Vorpal]

I had a lovely bike ride in the rain today. I'm on tour with Mini V's marching band in Denmark, and while they were practising today, I borrowed a bicycle from the hostel and took a ride around. I only had about an hour and half, but it was really nice, and there was almost not traffic on the roads, either.

Marching bands are popular in Germany, I rather like them though they are a bit military,+1

Most primary schools in Norway have marching bands. It's not at all military, though HM Royal Guards also have a very good marching band.

[flat tyre]

Lovely ride today through the Hampshire countryside. At one stage, not far after I started out a car started to overtake in a bit of a daft spot and as I expected another car came from the opposite direction just as the overtake was underway. My overtaker decided to abort just as she was level with me and started to cut in, so to make sure she new I was there I shouted out "whoa"...and then, well here's the thing, the unbelievable happened, she shouted out "sorry" through the open car window! Never had that before.

[gaz]

First proper outing for my folder today. Very happy to have one .

[rmurphy195]

First proper outing for my folder today. Very happy to have one .

Brompton?

[Cyril Haearn]

Cherry time again

Just picked the first wild cherries yesterday, untreated and delicious. I will be eating too many of them for the next couple of weeks

Later there will be apples and plums. Can't decide which I like best

[Cyril Haearn]

Went outside this morning and noticed the sun is significantly lower, the days have been getting shorter for a while

Soon it will be November, the best cycling month

+2!

[MikeF]

I stayed in central Reading last weekend. Large number of cyclists cycling in "ordinary" clothes and on "ordinary" bikes. Demonstrates what happens when motor vehicles are reduced and slowed down.

[gaz]

Found a plum tree on my commute. Mmmm .

[rmurphy195]

Went out for the first time ever with a bike-borne mirror yesterday. Hadn't realised it would be such a confidence booster - far fewer surprises from behind!

[gaz]

Did a spot of gleaning yesterday.

Today Mrs gaz has made plum and blackberry crumble. Mmmm.

[landsurfer]

Took my grandson to the IWM Duxford to day.
Had a wonderful day, despite the rain.

You suddenly realise how old you are when you are part of a museum.
The aircraft I worked on, the people I worked with, are featured in the museum.
I crossed a few barriers and stroked a few radomes.
And held a few tears back..well tried too ...

Strange day, but good day .....
But such a positive day ........ thank you OP ...

[Vorpal]

Did a spot of gleaning yesterday.

Today Mrs gaz has made plum and blackberry crumble. Mmmm.

Is this post related to

Found a plum tree on my commute. Mmmm .

this one?

[gaz]

Indeed, the plums are ripe and the blackberries are plentiful on my commute. Have little hope of finding a crumble mine, the geology of the area isn't well suited .

[landsurfer]

OCD Fruit Cyclists ....
We have been marking plum, greengage, apple and pear trees on our cycling routes for years.
OH .. and Elderberries ..mmmmm
We collect the fruit .... some for puddings, some to drink ......
All for free, all to enjoy ...
Eat The Peach .......
Eat The Sloe .... with Gin ....