Slowlycatchymonkey Posted August 2, 2023 Author Share Posted August 2, 2023 15 hours ago, Six30 said: no they are boring , get out and ride . Unrealistic to think someone who has shown no interest in exercise will go out in all weathers to ride a bike. Also people who don’t ride bicycles don’t realise it can be hard work no matter how slow you go due to other factors. A static and a normal bike yer I can see that. Go out when the weathers fine but otherwise the temps Pete has to hide from during the day would mean it just won’t happen. When I was big into endurance cycling everyone had a static as well as a real bike because it was easier to build up cardio fitness and control the pace and because sometimes you just don’t want to go out in the ice and snow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 35 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Go out when the weathers fine but otherwise the temps Pete has to hide from during the day would mean it just won’t happen. Not even the hardcore Lycra boys on bikes go out in the temps we have now! No matter how fit they might be, they could end up in Hospital......or worse! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 40 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Unrealistic to think someone who has shown no interest in exercise will go out in all weathers to ride a bike. Also people who don’t ride bicycles don’t realise it can be hard work no matter how slow you go due to other factors. A static and a normal bike yer I can see that. Go out when the weathers fine but otherwise the temps Pete has to hide from during the day would mean it just won’t happen. When I was big into endurance cycling everyone had a static as well as a real bike because it was easier to build up cardio fitness and control the pace and because sometimes you just don’t want to go out in the ice and snow. Gay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 38 minutes ago, Six30 said: Gay So how are things going as The Leader of the Kiddies Chapter? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 1 hour ago, XTreme said: So how are things going as The Leader of the Kiddies Chapter? Raining 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 1 hour ago, XTreme said: So how are things going as The Leader of the Kiddies Chapter? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted August 2, 2023 Author Share Posted August 2, 2023 Went with son to GP appointment. Was surprised by the level of knowledge the Doc had and her attitude was excellent. Didn’t even have to ask for a referral to an immunologist, she did it straight away! She also prescribed high dose steroids for emergency use and made a note he needs three adrenaline pens so I don’t have to argue with the practice manager next time! Happy with that. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 On 01/08/2023 at 11:03, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Speaking of wonky donkeys @Saul’s been a bit quiet and where’s @Tango? I think we are entering the phase when we need to contact social services if someone doesn’t check in I've been busy busy. We had friends round for a BBQ for Mandy's birthday, then Mandy was off work on hols last week, so we were out and about a fair bit. Things may settle down by Mid-september! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 On 31/07/2023 at 13:02, XTreme said: I don't think I've got a choice if I want to get my cholesterol down! What size or type of bike would I need? I don't want anything like those racing bikes where you're hunched forward! You need an e-bike! A hybrid or mountain bike, because they're more upright. You need to do some exercise that gets the heart pumping, otherwise it won't do much for your cholesterol levels. Biking is much easier on the knees than walking. I have the beginnings of arthritis in both my knees, especially the right knee, and I can cycle for miles no problems, but 5-10km walk and I really feel it in my knees! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 7 minutes ago, Tango said: You need an e-bike! A hybrid or mountain bike, because they're more upright. You need to do some exercise that gets the heart pumping, otherwise it won't do much for your cholesterol levels. Biking is much easier on the knees than walking. I have the beginnings of arthritis in both my knees, especially the right knee, and I can cycle for miles no problems, but 5-10km walk and I really feel it in my knees! Yeh......walking gives me grief! I've been like this since my late 30's! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 1 minute ago, XTreme said: Yeh......walking gives me grief! I've been like this since my late 30's! Playing squash until I was nearly 60 didn't do my knees a huge favour! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 18 minutes ago, Tango said: I've been busy busy. We had friends round for a BBQ for Mandy's birthday, then Mandy was off work on hols last week, so we were out and about a fair bit. Things may settle down by Mid-september! Good to see you Bob! In your absence @Six30 bought a Triumph, then got rid of it a few days later for a Beemer! Checked out the Transalp yet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Just now, Tango said: Playing squash until I was nearly 60 didn't do my knees a huge favour! That's high impact stuff! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Just now, XTreme said: That's high impact stuff! Yes, and a lot of twisting and turning. TBF, me and my squash partners are all the same age, so the latter years of playing were a bit more leisurely than before, but still pretty hard! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 This was taken by Mandy a couple of months before my 60th birthday. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 10 minutes ago, XTreme said: Good to see you Bob! In your absence @Six30 bought a Triumph, then got rid of it a few days later for a Beemer! Checked out the Transalp yet? Couldn't handle a Triumph! I completely understand! I've looked at the Transalp and a couple of others and watched several reviews, but the sticking point is in selling my Triumph. The sales process here is pretty involved, even if you speak the lingo! There's so many scammers around now, too, which makes the selling process even more fraught with danger! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 35 minutes ago, Tango said: Couldn't handle a Triumph! I completely understand! I've looked at the Transalp and a couple of others and watched several reviews, but the sticking point is in selling my Triumph. The sales process here is pretty involved, even if you speak the lingo! There's so many scammers around now, too, which makes the selling process even more fraught with danger! Just part ex and be done with it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 54 minutes ago, XTreme said: Just part ex and be done with it! The part ex price was stupid. The salesman was almost too embarrassed to say it and said that I'm best off selling privately. One of Mandy's colleagues suggested selling it through a bike shop, with them taking a percentage, but I've not fully investigated that yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 Slipped off the stepladder yesterday while overreaching, stupidly I was trying to avoid moving the ladder, felt my ankle crunch a wee bit, a little sore but reckon I’ll be ok to ride to Brighton on Wednesday. I’m posting this is because I thought you lot would find it amusing that cos I was in the flat on my tod and it was 26 degrees I decided to take my overalls off so when I landed on the floor pulling the roller tray down on me I was only wearing knickers, I’m still finding splashes in unusual places, I look like a Jackson Pollock and before you ask no, no pics! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 15 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Slipped off the stepladder yesterday while overreaching, stupidly I was trying to avoid moving the ladder, felt my ankle crunch a wee bit, a little sore but reckon I’ll be ok to ride to Brighton on Wednesday. I’m posting this is because I thought you lot would find it amusing that cos I was in the flat on my tod and it was 26 degrees I decided to take my overalls off so when I landed on the floor pulling the roller tray down on me I was only wearing knickers, I’m still finding splashes in unusual places, I look like a Jackson Pollock and before you ask no, no pics! Topless painting? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 9 minutes ago, XTreme said: Topless painting? It’s 2023, a new world! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 Didn’t want to get paint on my bra 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 15 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Didn’t want to get paint on my bra Imagine if your boys had turned up with a few of their mates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Slipped off the stepladder yesterday while overreaching, stupidly I was trying to avoid moving the ladder, felt my ankle crunch a wee bit, a little sore but reckon I’ll be ok to ride to Brighton on Wednesday. I’m posting this is because I thought you lot would find it amusing that cos I was in the flat on my tod and it was 26 degrees I decided to take my overalls off so when I landed on the floor pulling the roller tray down on me I was only wearing knickers, I’m still finding splashes in unusual places, I look like a Jackson Pollock and before you ask no, no pics! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 35 minutes ago, XTreme said: Imagine if your boys had turned up with a few of their mates? Not likely, lazy buggers were lounging around at home not wanting to do the decorating. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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