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The West Country to Salobrena Spain
Slowlycatchymonkey replied to Slowlycatchymonkey's topic in MOTORCYCLE CHAT
Hes got a nice chain now and Guillermo (I think that’s pronounced William?) at the RE dealership in Granada is a really f’in nice guy, a good connection to have. Said if there is anything at all he can help us with just get in touch. TBH him and the pick up truck driver were so kind it really did turn Mr Slowlys crappy day... well that n the hot food and large whisky waiting for him -
The West Country to Salobrena Spain
Slowlycatchymonkey replied to Slowlycatchymonkey's topic in MOTORCYCLE CHAT
Yep its a sickly kind of feeling, you have been done. When theres only a few bob involved its such an ahole thing to do. When its a significant sum that would effect someones future (ie leave them potless and homeless) I can get my head round why someone lies but the bike stuff thats just a shitty way to behave. -
Thanks for the advice. I have always approached other countries with the idea Im a guest in their country and have never considered my presence anywhere a gift to anyone plus Ive reached an age where being myself happens regardless of my intentions so that parts sorted Ive seen what youre talking about, the superiority thing is cringingly rude. Mr Slowly and I like our own company and making friends with Brits is not something I want at all. Having said that the Brit that went up to the next motorway junction and came back cos he saw us broken down was a lovely guy, a Kwak rider though but I wouldn’t hold that against him
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Im more concerned about the jumbo sized tampax hanging out of the top pocket. Then again Picolax is vicious stuff
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The West Country to Salobrena Spain
Slowlycatchymonkey replied to Slowlycatchymonkey's topic in MOTORCYCLE CHAT
Lying is so annoying, it wastes everyones time, creates bad feeling and in some cases puts their health/life at risk. Usually motivated by the filthy lucre. They should tax lying and bonus then we’d finally be getting some use out of our politician’s -
Love ‘em. Happy Halloween
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The West Country to Salobrena Spain
Slowlycatchymonkey replied to Slowlycatchymonkey's topic in MOTORCYCLE CHAT
I would have to say given the outcome that it wasnt. It looks to be in a bit of a state doesnt it?! The mechanic preparing the bikes for the trip was knackered and ran out of time cos the bigger jobs took much longer than expected (the pannier rack for the Himalayan didnt fit and extending brackets had to be made) so I suspect the chain didnt get a look in. We definitely didnt take care of it -
I completely get this bit because that’s what we’re feeling, it feels so right. I just find Spanish peoples way easy, like being uptight doesn’t come naturally to them- unlike my British friends. I am surprised how well we seem to be getting on with the Spanish we’ve encountered, I thought they hated all brits but I’m not getting that at all, far too many smiles, laughter and offers of help, although I’m sure the speed conversational translation apps work now allowing the communication barrier to be removed has played a big part.
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The West Country to Salobrena Spain
Slowlycatchymonkey replied to Slowlycatchymonkey's topic in MOTORCYCLE CHAT
Snapped chain. Dunno how it’s only 30bhp, the bikes only done 2400 miles and it wasn’t the spring link that broke. All I can think is well it’s Royal Enfield. -
Glad its been such a success for you. I can see the appeal. I suppose the not setting foot in Britain again is down to bad experiences but for me theres lots about the place I love, cant imagine never going back, not that Ive got a lot of choice since Brexit
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Looking waaay cool
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Oh mate, Im made up for you, what a result! Did younger you ever imagine your life leading there? ps thats a sofa bed? bijeezus Ill take a pic of what a real ikea sofa bed looks like later Yep it was furnished, and nicely done too, I think my landlord is a bit well to do, not sure what the social markers are for that in Spain but he definitely has some taste and is not pond life But even so it was a shock to rack up nearly a grand in necessaries- bedding, towels, a decent kitchen knife n pan etc etc and thats just the start, I certainly looked up where the nearest ikea is, didnt go mind you, couldnt handle the fluorescent tube lighting, crappy food and rowing couples
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Can we have some pics here @Tango I cant be arsed with FB
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Ikea.. the ultimate combo of shopping for cheap dull items in a place you wouldnt be sorry to hear caught fire
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We had the same system. The lucky working ones were housed in Worle, then if they were disruptive they moved them to the Oldmixon and finally the place of no hope the Bournville. After I saw the Bournville during my not so well behaved years my mum would often say to me “If you carry on like that you’ll end up on the Bournville” Didnt make any difference I carried on ignoring her and doing what I wanted to
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I thought that too. Sticking a load of people who cant afford a car up a mountain its nuts though isnt it!
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If the article is accurate its interesting mistake, the good intentions of very flawed thinking. https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/notorious-penrhys-estate-what-happens-14016637.amp
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That looks lovely We have the Bournville estate in Weston which is statistically the most deprived estate in the UK. I always wondered if the writers of Shameless had visited there. Those shoe boxes of stuff (soap a toy gloves etc) we had to donate at school at Christmas for the poor were taken straight round to the Bournville. Even though its only 15mins ish from where I lived Id never laid eyes on the place until I was 17yrs old and my driving instructor took me there. I wasnt from a posh place but compared to the Bournville it was the ritz. Id heard it mentioned in sad hushed tones “that so and so has ended up on the Bournville” the reality lived up to expectations.
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Looking at the Shuberth C4 Pro (not the C4 which I understand is a bit of a donkey) as theyve just announced the C5 and the prices of the C4 pro have dropped to £299. The much cheaper Caberg Duke also appeals Anyone got either one?
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Goddam I need more than one vote for this one. Xtreme has finally inspite of topbox produced a good pic. Im absolutely certain I need to vote for sir fallsallot cos its the most enticing (plus he shudda won last month) and its an excellent beach pic but then purely on just bike looks theres six’s pic which obviously I should vote against on grounds of historic bias and then to chuck everything into disarray theres mawsleys stunner. If thats not enuf theres Grasshoppers Himalayan in the trees and Tyms light box set against some industrial concrete paying an ode to art deco. Seriously probably gonna have to abstain.