Pie man

Euro Jeopardy'. Starting to think its going to be too late. So my dates for heading off on the bike are being pushed back even further. Its now looking like the 18th September before I can head off to either the Vosges or Eifel/Black Forest. I'm my worst enemy, leaving everything until last minute. Need to get my act together, I've left it until the first week of Sept before and enjoyed the wine festivals, but never left it this late. Here's hoping for an Indian summer. Going it alone again , wife will spending her time between work and minding the grad children. 

1 hour ago, Steve_M said:

Lille doesn’t have a requirement for a Crit’air according to the RAC site

 

RAC Info

In many French Cities it is now mandatory. I have read if there is a classified pollution leak (as the French call it) in Lille, any vehicle without a sticker or above Euro 4 will be banned, as for just transiting through on the motorway or bypassing is a different matter. I am planning to go to Strasbourg who require a Crit Air. 

@Copycat73 Nice pictures, how many days did you go for. 

On 12/08/2023 at 08:43, Mississippi Bullfrog said:

I've never been to the Scoth Piper though we used to live not far away. Wednesday evening is my sailing night so not much chance of getting there during the summer. Do they meet over the winter? 

 

Old Stores bike night stops in the winter I think. 

It used be be on Tuesdays, unsure what day it is on now, or even till when. 

On 11/08/2023 at 19:53, Mickly said:

Spotted this in Newquay today, quite tidy in my eyes.

As long as the owner likes it. I think it looks bloody awful. 

39 minutes ago, Fiddlesticks said:

Not that we saw, but it was a first for us. We did used to know the guy who put on the food with the scouts. It was a good fundraiser for them.

Embarrassed to say, it was probably 16 years ago when I was last there. We used to go to the Hen & Chickens in Melling too. I must do better but I don't get out much these days.  

On 09/08/2023 at 22:25, Fiddlesticks said:

Comfort pillion seat fitted to the Thunderbird.

Much wider than the old one, but Mrs Fiddlesticks wishes it be known that it was bought for its depth, not its width.

Went for a test ride to the bike night at Lydiate. Good turnout, including a few who thought doing two-up wheelies at speed down the road was a good idea. Takes all sorts to make a perfect world, my gran used to say.

Well, the seat received a glowing report. And 9 days for a 24 hour delivery is not too bad, by Evri's standards. Alls well etc...

I used to go to the Scotch Piper years ago. Are they still doing brews and burgers? I recall a strong police bike presence some years ago due to the fact bikers and their wheelie antics on the road at the front. 

5 hours ago, Bender said:

Same applies to imported cars that are pre 2006, Japan had been well under the ulez limit with petrols well before 2006, it's a bit harder but doable 

Yep. My 2006 Toyota 3.0L V6 gas guzzler is compliant, but I have no intension to drive anywhere near the shithole Londinium  

I have some custom fit guards and IMO they are Shite. I don't like the plugs that completely fill your ear. I found the Auritech ones the most comfortable and quietest. Unfortunately I cant find them, so now use the Auritech universal.  

Brilliant news @rennie

I have very little to no tolerance for drama, stupidity, and fake people. 

On 16/07/2023 at 08:34, onesea said:

At present is management.

So far this week:

- First 10 hour shift, meal break outside 3 hour window 15 minutes late away from work which is about normal,

- Advanced warning if not compliant with uniform we will get immediate verbal warning (reminder came complete with quotes from disaplinary policy), to be honest this was our line manager quoting instructions given to him,

- 10 hour shift turned into 10 hour shift with no break,

- 10 hour shift turned into 12 hour shift however we where given meal break and it was in the allocated 3 hour time slot, getting reports of some teams being told to break. In some quite firm/ rude manners.

 

Prior to this

- I have had to apologize for raising to management the problems caused by working on the hottest day off the year 29c with no air conditioning on vehicle.  This was after 7 hours with no break or access to additional water - my behaviour by raising issue was unacceptable. We just had to get in with job.

 

I am guessing higher management are due checks and inspections again.  Last time they got pulled up for how they treated staff, so they are trying to improve things for us!

 

I like my job but the way we are treated is appalling.

 

When's your parole 

12 hours ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said:

Does that still show the Berlin Wall in place?

I like a good map me, especially the Michelin Regional ones 

Managed to dig out the old faithful map. I will be mulling over this in the next few weeks, seeking out routes and hopefully an area for a base for a few days  

4 hours ago, S-Westerly said:

I got the MOT on mine last week and I was shocked that I'd done over 8000 miles in the year. Obviously had a busy year!

Bloody marvellous, put many to shame,  considering you spend most of your time on the ocean  

Don't ride after dark 

Fitted the mounting plate for the 43L Bumot Top Box on the 890. I think that will be enough luggage capacity for a week in Euroland. 

As good as it sounds, I know my wife wouldn't haul her ass around Europe in a campervan, only to set up camp for me to rock up later on the bike. 

One of my regular haunts years ago, in an evening, we would ride up to Lancaster and then over Quermore. There used to be a brew van up there, right near one of your pictures, and just down the road there is a nice little café. 

Bit late but all the best. 

@dynax 

 I too zip my two piece clothing together that can zip together, I remember my old man shouting 'tuck thi shirt in or thall get cowd'. Likewise my mesh jackets and jeans don't have the zips. I know the risk. 

Trying to plan a September trip. Each evening I sit with the laptop looking at places/countries, but for some reason, I just cant be arsed trying to organise anything. Anyone else do this or are you well organised.  

What is your USP. What features of your product distinguishes from others already on the market. 

7 hours ago, keith1200rs said:

Texas were pretty good - at least the hour I watched on iPlayer

I thought they were really good, our local lad Rick Astley played a belter too, or so I thought. It was also heartwarming to hear the crowd sing with Lewis Capaldi, showing empathy and support to a young man struggling with his mental health. I thought Lizzo stole the show