Skippy Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 20 minutes ago, Six30 said: you go on about knuckle dragging brits , you must be in the wrong part of spain , where we was there was a lot of expats , all friendly polite and chatty . Same where I live, mostly decent people but no matter where you go you’ll find arseholes……….there must be a few where you are Pete? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 8 minutes ago, Six30 said: residents mainly You weren't in Torrevieja itself though were you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, Skippy said: Same where I live, mostly decent people but no matter where you go you’ll find arseholes……….there must be a few where you are Pete? There were years ago cos property is a lot cheaper than the coast. Most of the ones here now I don't even know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, XTreme said: You weren't in Torrevieja itself though were you? about 20 min drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, Six30 said: about 20 min drive Nice place near there is Punta Prima! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 11 minutes ago, XTreme said: There were years ago cos property is a lot cheaper than the coast. Most of the ones here now I don't even know! You know what they say Pete there's an arsehole in every town or village all over the world and if you cant find one where you live than that can only mean one thing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IT'S YOU 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 We haven't seen @yen_powell for a month so I just dropped him a mail now to see if all is OK. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 4 hours ago, XTreme said: Just seen rumours on Twitter that the Sunday Times is dropping a bombshell story this weekend! Biggest of the year, supposedly. Staff leave has been cancelled and security tightened! Reputed to be a sex scandal of some kind, possibly involving a politician, a celebrity, or even a Royal. My money's on the Prince of Pegging again! Wonder if Ryanair will repeat their Tweet? Something on Channel 4 Dispatch programme at 9pm tomorrow, but they ain't saying who or what, just it maybe career ending for someone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 3 hours ago, Skippy said: Same where I live, mostly decent people but no matter where you go you’ll find arseholes……….there must be a few where you are Pete? There is at least one. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 11 hours ago, Clive said: Something on Channel 4 Dispatch programme at 9pm tomorrow, but they ain't saying who or what, just it maybe career ending for someone. Russell Brand. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 17 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Russell Brand. So it seems, the (gutter) press have a few pages about him in today's issues. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 4 minutes ago, Clive said: So it seems, the (gutter) press have a few pages about him in today's issues. He has come out in front of it saying they're out to get him and he's done nothing wrong. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 I was hoping for a high profile Tory! If not, a Royal! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 With a lack of motorised two wheeled transport I had to dig out the old mountain bike. Not quite home yet but close enough to have a cold pint 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 7 minutes ago, Skippy said: With a lack of motorised two wheeled transport I had to dig out the old mountain bike. Not quite home yet but close enough to have a cold pint Be better with an engine but you have to make do with what you got it looks cold there in the photos, i wish i could rekindle the flame i used to have with push bikes before i had motorbikes there's so many places to go here with one, i have tried many times over the years but it just didn't work for me 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 15 minutes ago, Skippy said: With a lack of motorised two wheeled transport I had to dig out the old mountain bike. Not quite home yet but close enough to have a cold pint Is it hard going on the trails with a bicycle Ray? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: i wish i could rekindle the flame i used to have with push bikes before i had motorbikes there's so many places to go here with one, i have tried many times over the years but it just didn't work for me Cos it involved physical effort that's why! Physical effort to you is like Kryptonite to Superman! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 Weather supposed to be decent today but the sky is grim at the moment. Not taking any chances! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 49 minutes ago, XTreme said: Cos it involved physical effort that's why! Physical effort to you is like Kryptonite to Superman! Oi you shouldn't toy with a mans feelings especially when he's feeling depressed, I've been in the garage for an hour trying to start stripping all the extras off the Beta ready to part ex it but i just couldn't bring myself to do it, i like the bike too much so came back in here to try and convince myself to do it as i'll be getting a better bike only to receive abuse in my vulnerable state of mind 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 4 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: Oi you shouldn't toy with a mans feelings especially when he's feeling depressed, I've been in the garage for an hour trying to start stripping all the extras off the Beta ready to part ex it but i just couldn't bring myself to do it, i like the bike too much so came back in here to try and convince myself to do it as i'll be getting a better bike only to receive abuse in my vulnerable state of mind You're definitely off your game if came here for succour, we are talking about the sort of people that would look at a would be jumper and start chanting "do it, do it, do it," 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 7 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: Oi you shouldn't toy with a mans feelings especially when he's feeling depressed, I've been in the garage for an hour trying to start stripping all the extras off the Beta ready to part ex it but i just couldn't bring myself to do it, i like the bike too much so came back in here to try and convince myself to do it as i'll be getting a better bike only to receive abuse in my vulnerable state of mind Everybody here has become compulsive bike changers! That was my fucking job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Just now, XTreme said: Everybody here has become compulsive bike changers! That was my fucking job! Yeh but then you finally got the one and only. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Yeh but then you finally got the one and only. The wife put the kybosh on bike changing.......and after 40 years of lying, bullshitting, and sneaking round behind her back I'm all out of ideas! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, XTreme said: The wife put the kybosh on bike changing.......and after 40 years of lying, bullshitting, and sneaking round behind her back I'm all out of ideas! You sound like a dreamboat 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 21 hours ago, XTreme said: Just had the bike up on the axle stand to lube the chain! I've done nearly 4000kms (2500 miles) on it and it's never needed a chain adjustment. Having said that, I'm not riding it harshly, and the chain is always cleaned and lubed regularly. The back wheel is always cleaned with WD40 at the same time! Tyre pressures, oil, and water level checked as well......all fine! Despite checking it my bike has not needed the chain adjusting in the time I have had and 3600 miles. Like you I do look after it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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