Saul

You really couldn’t make this shit up. Showered last night ready to go to choir practice. Only to get locked in the bathroom as the latch mechanism broke. Anyway I was messing with it noisily and the Mrs and my boy came to help. In the mean time my boy puts his shoulder to the door which worked and it flew open. Only problem was he didn’t tell me to stand clear. So it bounced off my head as I was still messing with the lock. Now I have a hole in the head that is a tad tender and I can’t wear a helmet. Stunning biking weather too. My boy acted in the best of intent and was so apologetic. I never chided him but ffs save me from teenagers. Sorry for the graphic pic, Mods delete it if it offends.

Tis true but there are still a significant number of us Kernewek left but we are outnumbered and outspent that is for sure. https://www.quora.com/Do-Cornish-people-consider-themselves-Celts#:~:text=As we know%2C identity vary,«P-Celtic»). This is also worryingly true. And for the record most of us from, my experience, think of the English as great neighbors, not invaders. But the rich and entitled of whatever group that move here do make life difficult for us all.

Thumbs up for Giffgaff, whole family has been on it for years.

Spooky joint, to change in

We’ll sort of, drove and then walked. Sitting in Noss Mayo waiting for it all to start. What beautiful village.

I am fine don't worry, I have experienced this sort of banter all my life as have all of my fellow Cornish. In terms of weather you think I am really English or not that's up to you, I know my heritage if you were ever really bored enough try reading the 1974 Kilbrandon report, quite illuminating on the constitutional status of Cornwall. But I will take your sage like advice and put the nerve away

Funnily enough I have a good mate who lives in Patchway so I have spent a fair bit of time in and around Bristol over the years. I don't contest that the British in general are anything but a bastard race as as are almost all european nationalities and I certainly don't think our culture is any better or worse than anywhere else in the UK. But there is a strong celtic distinction here in language, music and tradition, and nothing delights us more than to be told it doesn't exist. As far as I know the Cornish aren't that far from most of England in terms of DNA and there have been numerous studies over the years with differing results, I am a realist and understand the composition of the UK. But this isn't really the place but there are reams of stuff I could supply if you were genuinely interested. If not and you just want to be dismissive thats fine to, but my opinion will differ from yours.

That's bollocks Bob, may be below 50% now and falling but we still are ethnically Celtcs, and who defines what a true Celt is and by what measure.

Yes of course old farts in Choirs have to dress in uniforms it's part of the fun prancing around dressed the same. Not a chance of any video of my singing on here, you fuckers are way to brutal for that. And as for being in England I know you are on the wind up Yep got a new Job actually working for the NHS now, only a lowly GSA in Launceston Hospital but better money, no overnights and a fantastic working environment with good people. I am chuffed and can't wait to start.

Went to Royal Cornwall show yesterday with the Mrs and my daughters. Hell for me but horsey for them. I was lucky though as I met up with a load of mates from my old choir (Loveny) who were singing on one of the events stages closely followed by my favourite local band called The Countrymen. So that redeemed the day for me. Saturday I am singing with my choir up in England in a beautiful little Esturary village called Noss Mayo. Gotta solo to sing as well as singing the feature part in a couple of songs. Weird having 40 backing singers but should be fine. Sunday I hope to be out early for a biking bimble and My last overnight shift with the 111 service. Be glad for a Kip on Monday.

Damerells Bike night last night.

Just got back from testing out my new lid. Head butted a few flies. I’m chuffed to bits with it though, very comfy, light and quiet. As I got home the youngest phoned to be picked up so I jumped on the bike and grabbed my Viper lid. So going straight from the C3 to the Viper and the difference was amazing. For the lid test I went up the Chequered Flag (Slag) as it involves a blast along the Liskeard bypass. 10 miles at 70 to 80 mph. Impressed with how quiet it actually was. As I pulled into Chequered Slag a BMW guy came in behind me, as I got off and said hello, he just turned his back, nice! Nothing has changed there then Anyway had a cuppa and headed home. Unfriendly BMW guy had a nice bike, no wonder he wouldn't lower himself to speak to a Honda Jockey.

Stop it I now have a picture of you wearing a Pearly King suit in my head now

Yeah I did but I chose the path of self harm and stayed here.

I can second that I have over 2000 miles in my hands on my CB500 and the chain has not needed to be touched apart from lube.

You will be fine, good machines that hold their value well.

I don’t mind but I do like a Scandi. It does depend how well the sound is done.

Just watching The Chestnut Man on Netflix. Dark Scandi detective drama but clever and compelling.

I don’t mind the CL. I had several looks at them up at Damerells. Don’t like the tacky add on kit, but I don’t mind the bike and it’s looks. Not sure it would be my first choice but I could live with it.

Yep I would be up for that

Yeah you are telling the converted I have been interested in Yoga for awhile as I need to get fit again. The problem I have found is whenever I have enquired locally I have been left with the feeling that they are batting away a perv. I.E. me . I will explore the online idea though but even so it’s always easier to go to a gym session or whatever than practice at home. I mean I am absolutely committed to singing but the stuff I find to do before actually practice that is sometimes shocking.

I haven’t researched it recently but the last time I checked there were male and female classes but they weren’t scheduling male classes as there was no demand. I didn’t look any further than that. I will look into the Amazon idea and look on YouTube too.

To give this thread some closure I finally got my Helmet today. I initially ordered a C4 Pro in my size but true to what everyone said I needed the next size up which of course they didn’t have. Anyway I returned it for a refund and waited and waited for new stock to arrive. Of course being biking season everybody wanted new lids. I bought a cheapie Viper lid in the meantime that works fine but is noisy. Anyway I changed my mind and ordered a C3 Pro in the next size up and it came today. It fits but is snug which I guess will ease a little as it breaks in. Lovely lid though and so quiet. I can wait for a long ride to try it out.

I would love to, but the only Yoga classes near me are not for men.