Slowlycatchymonkey

Ah thanks. I thought El Pais seemed like the right one but back here I tend to check them all. I know the political bents and demographics a particular paper is aiming at (the sun, the mirror, daily mail, the metro, the telegraph, times, the guardian, the observer etc) and together it gives a good overall gauge of where things are going. In Spain Im oblivious and I should just stay happy in my ignorance. But this type of all round reading is exactly what got my son put of New Zealand before the borders closed (last flight as it happens) and living totally unaware is lovely but learning the language doing something as enjoyable as tutting at the papers suits me

What Spanish newspaper do you recommend @XTreme? El Pais is the one google throws up

I just glanced at the 'unread' titles and saw- Royal Enfield Steam 411 unveiled. I thought sounds about right. Someone tell RE there's no need to do an unveil, psychology has already done a reveal

I don't need to nick things darling, people give them willingly

I want an Aunty Reenie

Well if you fancy a bit of cheeky Chappy rockpop from the 60's 'Ogdens Nut Gone Flake' will hit the spot

Great stuff Yen. Youre a great writer. Only problem I had was at the start you said her name was Reenie and she swore like a docker. Cue reading most of it with the Small Faces song Rene the dockers delight playing in my mind So Ive fixed it above for my own satisfaction, a song about a prostitute didnt seem fitting for such an awesome sounding woman

My mum ended up getting an extension and a lift (elevator to you mericans) for her other half- that was eye watering

Pic might be good. I immediately thought of these and then thought oh dear his poor ol’ ma isnt going to like being bumped up n down the stairs on those

There are over 4000 recognised religions in the world. Im sure one of those Hells must be a laugh?

Methanes is lighter than air so that all goes your way too

Oxygen deprivation causes confusion. I guess the airs pretty thin up there.

Im with xtreme on this one. Being on here is proof enough we’re not smart

That reminded me of that brill bit in ‘True Lies’ ”Have you ever killed anyone?” ”Yeah but they were all bad”

Theres over 100 gun deaths a day in America so probably no need to discuss gun controls

When I get together with the Himalayan women theres usually about 12-15 of us and we stay in a Youth Hostel. Im amazed at the beautiful properties they have in some fantastic locations. Theyre not the horror they used to be donkeys ago by any stretch.

Got three girlfriends that are keen to ride the long way round over to a mates place in Chatel (ski resort next to Avoriaz in the French Alps) which has been set for the end of April but I have a feeling the lack of a volunteer to take on all the crappy organising part of the deal means thatll get shelved for later on! If it happens then great if not when Mr Slowly and I ride the bikes back for their MOTS end of June we’re going to take our time and ride through the French Alps and stop off for a few days. We’re going to Nick Sanders Mini Mach and if the weathers good will take some time to go round the coast n castles of Wales on our way. October Im revving up to go to Morocco. Nothing major just Marrakesh via Casablanca in a zig zag fashion. Mr Slowly has more than warmed to the idea so.. Also I really want to redo the NC500 I was blown away by the Wesr Coast, theres not another place with views like that but that might be a bit too much to squeeze in. We’ll see. @Tango if you make it to Petes let me know Ill bring Mr Slowly over for a cup of tea or you’re welcome to have a break from the Ginge and come over to Salobrena.

Yep

I can get my leg over a little chinese bike any time I like.. I just prefer the rugged unpredictable type Anyway I offered you £50, is this you angling for more?

One doesnt like to brag its distasteful.. but one has been told as much once or twice, even caught my GP mid ogle once and it takes a lot to make that lot blush

Im well aware, just stoking the fires of love

The Aviator?