BikerMooFromMars

Haha, it's not heavy, I just wanted to tell ppl don't give up hope . Glad all is going mostly well your end. I didn't see it as women-hating don't worry (or I'd have kicked off ), and tbh I have experienced it first hand, and heard enough of women using their kids unfairly as weapons in disputes with ex's as they are the ones in more control. Fathers really should have more rights.

Great you have agood relationship with your daughter again . It's incredibly tough. I would just advise anyone in the same position to persevere and be as nice as possible and ask your kid to make up their own mind on issues, not to be swayed by what they hear, and remind them this isn't their battle and you want to keep them out of it as much as possible. If they get dragged into it, at least it won't be by you and they will realise. Never give up. If they won't answer calls etc, write to them. Keep the contact going. I now have not the greatest relationship with my mum (she's been with a wacky guy for the past 10 years who seems to hate me for no apparent reason - maybe cos my mum doesn't get on with his daughter?), and I'm now very close to the paternals. Oh well...I've learnt from their mistakes at least. Would never put a kid through what my bro and I went through. He has totally cut off my dad, nan (she did nothing wrong) and barely speaks to my mum...or me unless I contact him. Such a shame. Family are so important...I wouldn't give up on anyone so easily again. Keep yer chin up and keep your relationships with your kids strong .

For biking or other stuff? Seems like a great idea, earphones never stay in comfortably for me, and after an hour or so get uncomfortable. I've borrowed Chris' domed ones, they stay in better than foam ones but still uncomfortable. I'm just a fussy bugger Might try those Boots ones first...

Yeah we do thanks, I moooved back near him this time last year and see him, my stepmum and nan all the time now - it's pretty awesome! Feel like I missed out on so much time and still regret it...but getting to make it up at long last. Love them all to bits .

I've tried all types of foam ones and just cannot get them to stay in, and they gross me out! Also, I could reeeally do with some proper ones for work...I looked into whether working in the dental field can damage hearing recently, and it does...not surprising when the ultrasonic scaler, fast handpiece, and the very loud generator are going for a good portion of my normal working days. It's something I am already concerned about as my hearing isn't that great anyway (thanks to too much loud music over many years and a job I had previously at uni working the club nights near massive speakers). Then of course I can use em on my bike too. I really like this: Not only will that make em easier to use at work in particular, but I'm less likely to lose them haha! I know this topic has been covered before and is likely to be one ppl get bored of seeing...but as it's already been started - can anyone else vouch for the moulded earplugs or any more mid-range priced ones please?

I like how the guy literally doesn't even react after the headbutt hahahaha!!! He KNOWS he deserved it!!!

Yeah, it just won't go with their new nicely done-up garden is the problem. I'm gonna paint it black/grey/white first - if he likes it I'll varnish it, if he realises colour is better I'll just re-paint those parts methinks . I'm not sure atm...I might change my mind when I go to buy the paints Need to try to find Guinness stickers for the pint glasses! It's a fun project at least, better than buying him something random he might not like or want!

Errm, I wouldn't go that far! That's a verrrry negative way to look at things, I certainly don't think like that. How is dad no use to a child? ....but maybe you've had a crap experience and that's how you feel. My dad was always a big part of my life til shit hit the fan when I was 14-19. Even tho my mum slated my dad she didn't get money off him. Dads are just as important as mums I would hate to have a kid and dad not be there for him/her. Breakups are hard on everyone, but I really think kids need to be kept out of it as much as possible. It's so hard and hurtful as it us without them being dragged into it all.

I had to Google that - that is one sexy car! Hehe Awesome thanks - looked into it a bit this morning, looks like primer you paint on is more recommended, will see if I can get hold of epoxy...need to get started on it soon! Read that you can use pretty much any kind of paint on it...I really thought acylics might run though. Wonder if I can use household/wall paints? I only need black and white... ...Looking forward to getting started on it!

Seen this before - the boring person in me is shouting "SET UP!!!!!" Esp the Maccy D's one - they all seem to have plenty of time to see red and react! Still made me laugh though

So my old man is asking for something a bit different this birthday - to sort his old bird out! My dad is into toucans, I'm into cows! He bought this Toucan years ago and had it re-painted by a friend who then coated it in yacht varnish. He stuck up in his garden and has been there about 8years, pride of place bursting out of the wall! Very open to the elements as you can see:

You've got a 125?? Awesome, what one? At least you've got a backup plan!

NOOOOOOO! So sorry to hear that, hope bikey is sorted soon!! Glad you're ok

Omg that is disgusting, surely it'd make the microwave pong too? That website link I sent suggests putting them in the freezer! . Depends how desperate you are (and how stinky the boots are!)

You what?!?!?! Jeeeeez, better without!!!!!

It is a bit worrying though - my mum cursed my dad all the time, was upset all the time, took all her hurt out on me. I already hated him for cheating on her and leaving but I would've been ok and come round after some time...but my mum kept turning me against him and my stepmum, slating him all the time etc. Went years without contact, I attacked him for the kind attempts of contact, ripped up a load of money he gave me for a birthday and destroyed thoughtful presents and posted them back to him. He wasn't perfect though, he was always on the booze which didn't help himself...but he was going through a tough time too as he lost his 20yo business, going through divorce and was losing both his kids too. Wasn't til my 2nd year at uni til he wrote me a letter with pictures of him and my stepmum and stepsis and their dog and told me about their life and asked me about mine til I wrote back. Eventually met up and we have been mostly fine ever since - see him all the time now I live in SW London. I really regret all those years I missed with him and the hurt I let myself suffer cos I listened to my mum. He did some crappy things but at the end of the day it wasn't my battle and I shouldn't have been involved. Just make sure your kid still feels loved, don't put mum down but don't let her talk crap about you to your child either. My mum, 15 years later, STILL talks crap about my dad. Guess who I have the stronger relationship with now?! Was always more of a daddy's girl anyway . A little off topic I know. I just feel for you and thought I'd share my experience in the hope you won't have anything nearly as rubbish happen to any of you lot. Kids shouldn't be involved in relationship stuff. If your ex knows you ride like a loony (in no way saying you do of course!) I could understand...maybe some reassurance would be good? Or do a slow charity ride or something? Or just wait til he's a bit older (12+) and can make more informed choices and tell his mum she can't make decisions for him. then it won't be all dad's fault... It is a shame as it'd be a nice, fun bonding experience and he could show off to all his mates!...but not the end of the world, there are lots of other nice things you could do together.

Aww bless ya, good luck with it!

I have a mate who does the opposit. He is not married or attached and when he goes out he wears a wedding band ... it tells his 'prey' that he is safe for fun but wont be looking for anything serious. Some women will happily jump into bed with a married man but wouldn't jump into bed with a single man for fear of things getting too serious. Same is true with some men by the way. Groooooss!

Found some great tips here (bit of a random website name!): http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/household/tips/shoes.php

Hellooooo, welcome to the forum! If it were me I'd wait til a hot, sunny day like today, get me a bottle of the concentrated Dettol (lavendar flavoured or some nice smelling one), dilute it in a bucket of water and immerse em and scrub em from the inside with a sponge thoroughly, rinse then prop upside down outside in a sunny spot. Leave em to dry, once dried put some odor eater insoles in there. Will take a fair while to dry though! Then put some leather treating stuff on them if they're leather. I've never done this myself btw haha, but it's what I would do! If not, I'd just buy new boots don't ever get stinky feet luckily !

Probably! Ugh, I hate that stuff and Beecham's is the worst I have tasted! But I'm a fussy one

yep, ive 'cured' tonsillitis with a bottle of JD in the past It's magical stuff - tastes like my 30th birthday A warm brandy works a treat too! Non-alcoholic remedies I recommend...

Got one, Jack is helping me with my sore throat!

'Fraid not. Might go to the Chelsea Championship Parade with my old man and stepmum for the lols (I'm not a footie fan but was such a laugh yeeeears ago when I joined them!)! Have a good time lovely Chuck eggs at em The standard etiquette is CELERRRYYYYYYYYYY!!

Dear lord....that's quite amoosing! Out of interest, did you make any dosh out of the documentary? (Not considering doing one myself haha, just genuinely interested!)