Slowlycatchymonkey

I reckon Pete needs to give a go just to satisfy his other halves desire to be near family further down the line. Its better to make these moves before it becomes a necessity because when people leave making the move until they have to cos of frailty or ill health they don't have the energy to get to know the area, make friends, put down roots. Ive seen it many times- old, isolated and depressed because the only person they know is their child. Thats no good for anyone and the parent can feel like a burden. I don't see Pete being the sort of person that would be able to wear that so if they go now they'll be time to build their own lives and if its not for them there's nothing to stop them moving somewhere else. There's my two penneth worth. And please for fecks sake move closish to a hospital with good public transport links cos you spend waaaay too long driving back n forth!

Best start reading up on dehumidifiers then

its 80-90% humidity year round. Might not be great for the ol' arthritis. But I suppose you got to suck it and see.

And I fancy a go on their GP450. I understand its good for short arses.

Doesn't appeal to me but all power to their elbow, its a bold direction to take and its obviously paying off for them. Its good another British bike manufacturer didn't go down the shitter. I think they make bikes for the military don't they?

Damn that one slipped through the net

Perhaps he'll take up camping too

Good luck. Hope its an adventure. Make sure you're on the right side of the dam! I think itchy boots did an interesting one about the dams, she did quite a lot of stuff about the Netherlands when Covid hit. I got bored of it but if I was moving there Id probably have found it a bit more interesting!

Nice work. Do you need to have stuff like a horn on the bike for an MOT type thing or do they not have vehicle safety inspections there?

No thats not worth it! What are the rental costs like in NL?

Id assumed it was your wife not you It might not be a drain but money in the right place makes more money. Could you rent it out? I know renting is dodgy as hell in Spain but if it was someone reliable it would be good for the coffers, maybe you could work less then? Might be a bit cold for Tara n Terry

When you recognise crumbliness is upon you being near family is priceless. But Im concerned you'll find it too cold and expensive. Could you rent there for a year or so without selling up your place in Spain until you're certain? You obviously did a good job with your kids if they want to have you around, hats off n all that My own dear mother has just realised frailty is on her and now keeps coming down. She left nearly 30 years ago and has previously shown no interest in her children or grandchildren. She got married 2018 and didn't even tell us because apparently "its none of our business" He then carked it in 2019 and in the last 6 months she keeps turning up down here will waggling. She is very wealthy and I find it all very distasteful. TBH it pisses me off that after fucking up the first part of my life she arrogantly assumes she can walk back in and have me look after her. Im not doing it, I refuse to have her screwing up the last part of my life too so Ive told her I won't be about cos I'm going to travel and will be based in Spain for the start. She said "But who's going to look after me?" I shrugged. So my plan is to just avoid her and say Im in Spain whether I am or not. Im not sure if Im ok with lying but I reckon its alright if its to protect myself? I told her outright I wouldn't be around and if she ends up with dementia like her mother did (she is showing the early signs) she might want to pick out where she wants to go now while she has her marbles. I know this sounds harsh but I can't handle her lies and manipulation, it messes with my head. What do you reckon?

ps @MooN I think you know I think turned out just dandy.

Woah dude. You had to consider your heritage more than most of us ever will and Im sorry to hear that. But this is exactly the place to let rip about the why's n wherefores cos crikey man your ma cudna keep you, thats a proper heartbrake `nd no mistake.

Thats the shortest family history Ive ever heard!

Softener bottle next year?

When you let go of preconceptions a lot of the combos work. You have to release preconceived notions. I had one just recently. The crisp sandwich. What an awful concept. Until my ham n cheese crisp was masticated (that words specially for you Pete ) I could not of understood the joy.

Staple carbs is staple carbs. You'd struggle not to enjoy bread, potatoes, pasta or rice with the majority of the worlds dishes. We all have them, starchy filling bases that make food satisfying. Theyre surprisingly interchangeable. Ever made a mash potato volcano with your gravy? Thats all curry is- a variable spicy gravy.

Am I to understand you are a fair weather riding sensitive tummied welsh boy?

But Petes distressed by puddles so..

Curry and mash? is that a real thing?

You be one of that there them London types I was born nearby in Northwick Park Hospital. Was the Germany bit forces related?

Wow some of that scenery is really beautiful. 10 shots, yep that'll do it

That lenor bottle would be a frightening size for a tent urinal, the moment when you realise you need to stop quickly would be on you before you knew it. Same with a pint glass. The pint glass is also a bad idea cos the person youre sharing with can wake up thirsty then tell you they know why you didn't drink the apple juice.. true story, don't ask

Got your curry powder then? We're having slow cooker curry tomorrow, Chinese curry chicken, its surprising how well those flavours mix together. Ive eaten all the prawn crackers though, the hangover made me do it.