Mississippi Bullfrog Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Friday is either out for a ride (if any of the group reply) or go for a sail. So far none of my usual cronies are up for a ride on Friday Saturday we are eating up all the left over cheese from Christmas. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Rock climbing, lying by the pool, swimming in the sea and drinking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 We're going to an open mic at a local Pub Thurs. Friday we're having a very scaled back party (6 people including us) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Faffing about with my parents. My dad has a procedure tomorrow which is supposed to rectify the mess made of his cataract treatment of last year. Believe it when I see it as he's now virtually blind. Hopefully on 31st we'll get some idea as to how bad its going to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I was due to take my dad into hospital for a procedure tomorrow. I've just heard that both he and my mum tested positive for Covid this afternoon. They're both late 80's so that's not great news. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 41 minutes ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: I was due to take my dad into hospital for a procedure tomorrow. I've just heard that both he and my mum tested positive for Covid this afternoon. They're both late 80's so that's not great news. You have my greatest sympathy but hopefully they have a mild cold like reaction like I am enduring at the moment. Best wishes to them. Cheers Ian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: I was due to take my dad into hospital for a procedure tomorrow. I've just heard that both he and my mum tested positive for Covid this afternoon. They're both late 80's so that's not great news. Fingers crossed its the milder variant and they both OK. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I've been trying to get a PCR test for them and there are none available anywhere. I'm totally at a loss what to do now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 crazy times we're living in! Hope their symptoms are only mild! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHorton Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 16 hours ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: I've been trying to get a PCR test for them and there are none available anywhere. I'm totally at a loss what to do now. I think Wales is the nearest available for us. I think it's the sheer numbers, effects seem a lot less but its how quickly its spread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 After my parents tested positive we had to postpone the ride planned for today - so we're going on Monday instead. I'm hoping Old Stores is open, am I right thinking Monday is a bank holiday due to New Year's Day being over a weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 You are correct in that Sir. Cheers Ian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 4 hours ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: After my parents tested positive we had to postpone the ride planned for today - so we're going on Monday instead. I'm hoping Old Stores is open, am I right thinking Monday is a bank holiday due to New Year's Day being over a weekend? Scotland get Tuesday too although as they aren't allowed to do anything it's probably a wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 I went cycling this weekend. Not very far, 13 miles one day and 22 the second. Just getting my recovery back in place ..... Yesterday i was cycling from Sheffield to Rotherham when ; I was passing Meadowhall on the way back when i came upon a young man pushing his top of the range ( £9000 ) super spaceship Colnago carbon cycle ... Super Record adorned.. He was dressed in the finest raiments of lycra, his shoes cost more than my bike ...... as for his Oakley glasses ... I dare not consider the cost... “Can i help you” ... I stopped to ask .... “Thanks, but i’ve punctured” .. the Prince of Cycling replied... “Do you not have a spare tube ?” says I. "Whats the point” .. replied the Prince ... "I’ve phoned Mum” . "I can fix it for you” ,, .. ,, " I’t’s ok, you can't fix punctures” ... replied the man child ... "Oh, is that right” ... I replied, smiled ... and cycled off .... I really hope there was a communication problem going on ... and not that he was just stupid ..... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 When I’m out on the pushbike always carry a spare tube and repair outfit just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 1 minute ago, JRH said: When I’m out on the pushbike always carry a spare tube and repair outfit just in case. 2 tubes, tyre repair patch, chain link, full allen key set and chain rivet tool, pump, CO2 inflator, tyre levers, puncture repair kit and self adhesive patches. All in a small pod in the bottom of the pannier .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) On 29/12/2021 at 17:46, Mississippi Bullfrog said: I've been trying to get a PCR test for them and there are none available anywhere. I'm totally at a loss what to do now. Contact the hospital .. they’ll arrange a PCR for Dad and just do repeat LFT’s for mum ... If you can't get any LFT’s ask a family member at school tomorrow ... they’ll be coming home with boxes of them ... So Boris and his mates say ....Alledgley .. Edited January 3, 2022 by Trooper74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Trooper74 said: I went cycling this weekend. Not very far, 13 miles one day and 22 the second. Just getting my recovery back in place ..... Yesterday i was cycling from Sheffield to Rotherham when ; I was passing Meadowhall on the way back when i came upon a young man pushing his top of the range ( £9000 ) super spaceship Colnago carbon cycle ... Super Record adorned.. He was dressed in the finest raiments of lycra, his shoes cost more than my bike ...... as for his Oakley glasses ... I dare not consider the cost... “Can i help you” ... I stopped to ask .... “Thanks, but i’ve punctured” .. the Prince of Cycling replied... “Do you not have a spare tube ?” says I. "Whats the point” .. replied the Prince ... "I’ve phoned Mum” . "I can fix it for you” ,, .. ,, " I’t’s ok, you can't fix punctures” ... replied the man child ... "Oh, is that right” ... I replied, smiled ... and cycled off .... I really hope there was a communication problem going on ... and not that he was just stupid ..... It is probably the kind of wheel where there isn't a tyre and inner tube, just tube that is effectively the tyre. So the only repair is to carry a spare tyre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR1 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Just now, Mississippi Bullfrog said: It is probably the kind of wheel where there isn't a tyre and inner tube, just tube that is effectively the tyre. So the only repair is to carry a spare tyre. Over 40 years I didn’t buy a racing bike that I really loved because it had tubular tyres that were bonded onto the rims, there was no way to repair them out on the road. I needed a bike for transport, I needed to be able to repair punctures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: It is probably the kind of wheel where there isn't a tyre and inner tube, just tube that is effectively the tyre. So the only repair is to carry a spare tyre. Thats what i thought ... tubeless tyres ... but the quick fix for tubeless repairs is a tube ... bear in mind tubeless tyres have re-sealing compound in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, DR1 said: Over 40 years I didn’t buy a racing bike that I really loved because it had tubular tyres that were bonded onto the rims, there was no way to repair them out on the road. I needed a bike for transport, I needed to be able to repair punctures. I raced on “Tubs” for 20 years, the only roadside repair is a replacement tub .... and a careful ride home ...... Their glued on !! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Just now, DR1 said: Over 40 years I didn’t buy a racing bike that I really loved because it had tubular tyres that were bonded onto the rims, there was no way to repair them out on the road. I needed a bike for transport, I needed to be able to repair punctures. Yup, that's the kind of tube/ tyre I was thinking of. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Getting a new(ish) tent. Replacing the 1m tall 2 person one with a 2 rooms 2.1m tall one So if any of you want a wee tent let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy sugger Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 I'll just go behind a tree, or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 1 hour ago, billy sugger said: I'll just go behind a tree, or something If your kipping behind the tree someone might piss on you though @husoiwhat tent you got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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