Slowlycatchymonkey

Did mine April this year. All pinsharp. As bender said some are very comical. I found 3 clicks very effective. Two clicks in quick succession followed by a third. This is not recognised as a pattern. Took my average up from borderline pass/fail to consistently around the 90% mark. As already mentioned car drivers click too early and you may already know this but you can replay the clip you’ve done, it shows you your clicks and where the scoring band is. So if you rewatch and pause as the footage hits the top of the score band you’ll soon see the moment they want you to identify. It’s a very specific point, they say it’s the moment you take action (roll off the gas or apply the brakes) but if you rewatch the clips you’ve practiced on you’ll very soon get the gist of what is essentially a computer game. The scoring band timing is not exactly the same for each clip and you can have only 1 second between top marks- a 5 and a pass mark of 3 so don’t leave too long a gap between those clicks, for me the first two were crucial and I did them one immediately after the other ie no gap. Of course everyone differs in their perception and speed of reaction but that’s what worked for me. Good luck.

There are rubber seals that form a lip under roller shutter doors etc They can still be driven over and the pesky so n sos cant get in. I have them on my garage doors at home and no vermin in the last 10 years or so and that’s with no traps or poison. Mice are capable of flattening their bodies down really small, our pest control guy said if you can fit a pencil in a gap a mouse can get through so it was an effort plugging everything. Worked though.

In the same situation. Alarmed warehouses surrounded by farmland and plenty of wildlife. Good news- you can get them out of your warehouse. I’m guessing the pest control company you’re using doesn’t know what they are doing. We used to process food and zero vermin is essential. The way they do it is to start of baiting in the warehouse and then move the bait (food) gradually from the front of the warehouse out the back and into the hedges. The vermin then do not want to move away from their food source and when they’re cosily relaxed with their easy food supply they switch to the nasty stuff and bye bye ratty. I’m sure it’s a little more involved than I’ve outlined but what our pest control does has worked completely. ps still had to get up at 2am when a fat spider was dancing over the pir!

what size are you looking for, a 2 man, 3 man or... (If camping solo.. then a 2 man, or with partner.. a 3 man. for that extra (in my opinion vital) extra elbow room.) and what is your maximum pack size? [mention]Gerontious[/mention] Im thinking Im going to want two tents, one wee one for solo trips and a 3 man for two of us. The 3 man we’re in is only just big enough. I dont yet know my maximum pack size because Im going to wait until I have the panniers on and have done measuring you’ve advised. Im thinking start with the 3 man and if its easy enough thatll do for the solo trips. Happy to splash the cash because I want something that’s pleasurable to use ie light, compact, easy up and down, good ventilation but warm in inclement weather ie weather proof. Not asking much I know!! [mention]Bender[/mention] thanks, I am really enjoying it, it will be good prep for the final cut. Down seems to be the way to go and the better quality items I have definitely perform well and give some pleasure in their use. Purchase wise the tent, the cooking gear (particularly kettle and ring), and a decent sleeping bag r next on the list. I’d also like a compact lightweight chair so will be looking at earlier recommendations. All in all very happy. Thankyou to everone who’s contributed to this first experience being pleasant.

So far so good. The tents managed to withstand serious downpours overnight Saturday and it drizzled a bit during the day but since then it’s been sunny and warm- too warm! The air bed and memory foam pillow have been very comfortable so very pleased. The cheap little bbq is great and I’d like to find some sort of small portable version to take on the bike, sunny days only of course. The tents went up in moments which I became more grateful about as the person opposite was pitching theirs for just short of 3 hours! The sleeping bags seem ok but I can see it’s going to be a difficult trade off between warmth and bulk on the bike. Fails so far are- I brought two gas rings with me as feeding 4 of us from one ring seemed a bit of a chore but one of them is broken, however one ring is plenty. It was purchased because it was cheap and is far too big for the bike. The mini cafetière is woefully cracked fresh from the box not that it would make it through to the final cut on a motorcycle anyway. The tent needs vents and is too big to fit on a motorcycle so another tent is going to need to be purchased. Wasps are a pain in the backside. We’re a bit too far away from the toilets, fortunately I’m so dehydrated it’s not been a problem I’m really enjoying it. It’s all very relaxed and peaceful. When youre in a hotel you still have some constraints re what time breakfast and dinner are served that simply don’t exist when you’re camping. It’s rather nice to see children on a climbing frame in their PJs at 6 in the morning, everyone’s just doing there own thing. I’m also most reassured by how well the British can exist in the same space whilst completely ignoring each other, I had nightmarish scenarios running before I arrived of having to endure other people’s company! I booked 5 nights and had thought I would probably have packed up after 2 but I’m glad I booked 5 now. Off to the pics now and booking a Segway tour of the forest we’re pitched next to for tomorrow

Still up for it (if got bike by then!) whether sept late or oct

Is there some sort of deciphering code available for southerners? We have a variety of words too, they are..... urr cake or umm..... bread.

More amazing pics. The wall art makes our banksy look a bit pedestrian ay! Not on the message front of course, he’d have a field day with the homelessness situation you’re telling us about. $400000 how can that possibly be the homeowners responsibility- unless they were the ones who dug the thing in the first place? Both the doughnuts have exactly the same bite mark, did you do try before you buy?

About 20mins from Bristol near Weston Super Mare.

Its 5 hours away but I’d consider it providing I had my nooo bike sorted by then- I wouldn’t do it on a 125!

Sick as a Dog - Aerosmith

At running the risk of leaving myself open to muchos ridicule where is Whitby? Google maps shows me Whitby abbey and The Dracula Experience- is that the right Whitby?

....Speak for yourself, mate, I'm going for the full English!!!! Petrol and bacon, a match made in heaven! 50 miles for a sandwich, that must be some tasty sandwich

Hood jeans are also fully lined with Kevlar.

Rubbish song good vid- Leave before the lights come on. Artic Monkeys

That my main way of riding! I hate having a job to do or somewhere to be when I’m on my bike.

Red House- Jimi Hendrix

Not sure if they ship over here but these folks make piped water cooled clothing- with a hefty price tag. http://www.mycoolingstore.com/cooling-vests.html

Oops didn’t refresh, I give way to the better Bat out of Hell

Had to check this one, didn’t remember the ‘pissings’ part of it. I’m tapping out for a minute, thinking of that one has strained my brain! TERritorial pissings- Nirvana, Nevermind album

She drives me crazy. Fine Young Cannibals

You probably do own that It’s in my car on loop

I know this is two in a row but for all my fellow newbies IT’s not easy being green - Kermit

Push it- Salt n Pepa