Pic of the Day

[Tonybro]

It's not just the Canucks, Jocks, Paddies, the Germans can make you squirm too... And they record them so you can play them back at home!

https://www.discogs.com/search?q=german+drinking+songs&type=all

I suppose after the first drink, things don't sound so bad!

 

[Binhill1]

It's not just the Canucks, Jocks, Paddies, the Germans can make you squirm too... And they record them so you can play them back at home!

https://www.discogs.com/search?q=german+drinking+songs&type=all

I suppose after the first drink, things don't sound so bad!

When I go away with a walking club im in for the weekend its usually to a hut. If Fiona is there she likes to have a good fiddle . I'm off in a fortnight to one and she will be there , but I'm taking a tent and putting the earplugs in.

 

[Stihldog]

That looks like it needs pouring straight down the sink !
What is it ?

Not so fast…pump the brakes dare eh! That could be a Clam-Eye. If it’s American it would be a Red-Eye. (Which is gross imo)

Clamato juice is also used in Ceasar’s, which can be a substitute for food during any meal.

 

[Binhill1]

That looks like it needs pouring straight down the sink !
What is it ?

Check out the casks of ? , and I thought I had a drink problem

 

[Hobo Mikey]

When I go away with a walking club im in for the weekend its usually to a hut. If Fiona is there she likes to have a good fiddle . I'm off in a fortnight to one and she will be there , but I'm taking a tent and putting the earplugs in.

Fiona likes to have a good fiddle. Is it your birthday on that trip.

 

[Arminius]

It's not just the Canucks, Jocks, Paddies, the Germans can make you squirm too... And they record them so you can play them back at home!

https://www.discogs.com/search?q=german+drinking+songs&type=all

I suppose after the first drink, things don't sound so bad!

Thats the for tourist only play list!

 

[Binhill1]

Fiona likes to have a good fiddle. Is it your birthday on that trip.

The older the fiddle the better the tune .

 

[The Hodge]

A fantastic ride of two halves yesterday with @The EMF ( Wayne) starting at Edmundbyers, Lead Mining Trail ..or as its more commonly known the " Bolts Law Route" .
The reason for the "two halves" is that both Wayne & myself are firm believers at missing out tarmac sections wherever possible and done as a full circular route this has a good 5.5km of road climb from Baybridge ..so on a( " summers " 14c high) day like yesterday where wet clothing isn't an issue ..a there & back to the top of Bolts Law and beyond to the Rookhope road ..then a short car journey to do the loop from Blachland / Slaley Forest / Carriers Way is a much preferred option.
Although mainly dry there was still a fair amount of slop to contend with particularly on the first half of the route..which made traction interesting both ways ..
I've a mixture of pics from both Wayne & myself ..

Trig point & Cairn on Bolts Law ( 540m )

The return from the far side of Bolts Law ..

Pics from the Slaley Forest loop..inc some "off piste" ..

Wayne's pics ..

Oh ..almost forgot ..a rather interesting stump of a felled tree ..

..which for reasons best known to itself my bike decided to deposit me on top of ..

It only hurts when I laugh .
An amazing day out all the same ..cheers Wayne ..and for the pint in The Manor House to end things in style

 

[Hobo Mikey]

Ouch……good to see you have hardened up and the shorts are back.

 

[The Hodge]

Ouch……good to see you have hardened up and the shorts are back.

Temporary...a tin hat and full suit of armour on order from Amazon

 

[The EMF]

A fantastic ride of two halves yesterday with @The EMF ( Wayne) starting at Edmundbyers, Lead Mining Trail ..or as its more commonly known the " Bolts Law Route" .
The reason for the "two halves" is that both Wayne & myself are firm believers at missing out tarmac sections wherever possible and done as a full circular route this has a good 5.5km of road climb from Baybridge ..so on a( " summers " 14c high) day like yesterday where wet clothing isn't an issue ..a there & back to the top of Bolts Law and beyond to the Rookhope road ..then a short car journey to do the loop from Blachland / Slaley Forest / Carriers Way is a much preferred option.
Although mainly dry there was still a fair amount of slop to contend with particularly on the first half of the route..which made traction interesting both ways ..
I've a mixture of pics from both Wayne & myself .. View attachment 156473 View attachment 156474
Trig point & Cairn on Bolts Law ( 540m )
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The return from the far side of Bolts Law .. View attachment 156478
Pics from the Slaley Forest loop..inc some "off piste" ..
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Wayne's pics ..
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Oh ..almost forgot ..a rather interesting stump of a felled tree ..

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..which for reasons best known to itself my bike decided to deposit me on top of .. View attachment 156489
It only hurts when I laugh .
An amazing day out all the same ..cheers Wayne ..and for the pint in The Manor House to end things in style

A throughly enjoyable day out my friend. TBH I was expecting more gloop!

 

[irie]

TBH I was expecting more gloop!

As did I on Wednesday. Tempted to take the rear Mudhuggers off but next few week's weather looking more unsettled/wetter...

 

[Slapdash]

A ride in the mountains. The Domain still holding out and coping well..the Focus Sam2 is built like a tank so it is still going strong. I always wonder how a Fox 38 Float will do since the more premium version of this bike came out with that. What I'm after is a bit more adjustability for the variety of terrains. It's still fine though - maybe I just keep it for another year or two.
The Andreani SuperMousse is also doing well and have had zero issues.

 

[Bermo EMTB]

thats like a scene off Slapshot !!

 

[Binhill1]

A throughly enjoyable day out my friend. TBH I was expecting more gloop!

Only March still plenty gloop to come I'm sure.

 

[Arminius]

Temporary...a tin hat and full suit of armour on order from Amazon

The Hodge aka Knight Rider

 

[The Hodge]

The Hodge aka Knight Rider

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How the hell did you manage to tap into my private portfolio?

 

[Polar]

Two fantastic works of art in the middle of the forest where one increases in value while the other decreases in value View attachment IMG_0878.jpeg

 

[steve_sordy]

Post Neversink Mtn. Reading, Pennsylvania, USA. Cheers from Oakbrook Brewery.

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If that was a horse's urine sample, I'd have to do the only humane thing possible, and have it shot!

 

[Jokipea]

Actually Pic of Wednesday...another wee confession, I was on my non E-powered hardtail.
Went for a wee bimble on a route along footpaths and trails through woods in Kinross and around Loch Leven that I do when I just want a short ride or, as was the case on Wednesday, dithered too long.

Looking across to the island and castle where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned, with Bishop Hill beyond. Nice DH from top down face of hill.

Benarty Hill on far side of loch, I live just across road from it at right hand end in pic. Nice climb up the back then trail along top.

Another view of Benarty from west side of loch, with island with castle prison at it's right hand end.

 

[Binhill1]

Actually Pic of Wednesday...another wee confession, I was on my non E-powered hardtail.
Went for a wee bimble on a route along footpaths and trails through woods in Kinross and around Loch Leven that I do when I just want a short ride or, as was the case on Wednesday, dithered too long.

Looking across to the island and castle where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned, with Bishop Hill beyond. Nice DH from top down face of hill.

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Benarty Hill on far side of loch, I live just across road from it at right hand end in pic. Nice climb up the back then trail along top.

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Another view of Benarty from west side of loch, with island with castle prison at it's right hand end.

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I rarely use my old hardtail but I was out a few months ago and forgot how light it actually is. Goes like a rocket on the flat anyway.

 

[Binhill1]

We think ebikes are dear , manual one here for a pound under 9 grand. Just saying it's getting scary the cost of everything out there.

 

[The EMF]

We think ebikes are dear , manual one here for a pound under 9 grand. Just saying it's getting scary the cost of everything out there.

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Cost more than my first house !!

 

[Binhill1]

Cost more than my first house !!

Well I bought my council house with mega discount so I know what you mean. Bike not that expensive but last 3 cars cost more than house. And they were not Ferrari or Rolls Royce.

 

[Hobo Mikey]

Cost more than my first house !!

Yea but that was when Fred flintstone lived next door.

 

[Dude]

First ride on the new whip.

 

[xsurfy]

Remouchamps, Liege, Belgium

 

[steve_sordy]

My wife was invited to a 60th birthday party by someone at her bowls club. I was dragged along in support. The host had generously provided food and entertainment of various sorts. One of the items was many of those shiny wire metal interlocking puzzles that you are supposed to untangle then retangle. Often they foil your efforts for several minutes and then fall apart in your hands without leaving any clue as to what it was that you did, so that reassembling them is just as tricky. I got bored.

I think I will hang it on my garage wall next to the deer skull with old chain rings hanging from its antlers.

 

[Stihldog]

My wife was invited to a 60th birthday party by someone at her bowls club. I was dragged along in support. The host had generously provided food and entertainment of various sorts. One of the items was many of those shiny wire metal interlocking puzzles that you are supposed to untangle then retangle. Often they foil your efforts for several minutes and then fall apart in your hands without leaving any clue as to what it was that you did, so that reassembling them is just as tricky. I got bored.

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I think I will hang it on my garage wall next to the deer skull with old chain rings hanging from its antlers.

Puzzling .
Years of practice with new chainsaw chains, and now new bike chains, gives me a distraction to minimize my boredom. Somehow I figure it out.

 

[Aitrui]

It seems we are getting lot of rain, and gloomy weather in the next 10 days, this stream already came alive,usually its bone dry. At least its not that cold anymore, around 10 Celsius /50F.

First signs of spring.