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Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 12:29 PM
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Posted By gnome

Here, hold my beer.

Here, hold my beer.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

nope. also where's the scaffolding? if they did...

nope. also where's the scaffolding? if they did that here without scaffolding Worksafe would shut down the site so fast. and fine the company big time.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

I vote for nap.

I vote for nap.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-24, 01:12 AM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

Worth it. how often do you get the chance to buy...

Worth it. how often do you get the chance to buy a road version of a Group B rally car?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

it is Friday. It'll be nice if the rain stops...

it is Friday. It'll be nice if the rain stops for the ride home though.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

:bday::beer:

:bday::beer:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

It's ideal for cycle tourists. I've hosted a few...

It's ideal for cycle tourists. I've hosted a few who've used it. If you're racing, or riding briskly in a group it's probably not for you.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

ooh a retro-direct. very fancy. would be a bit...

ooh a retro-direct. very fancy. would be a bit odd to ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

dislike.

dislike.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

How many boat units do you have to pay to get...

How many boat units do you have to pay to get some sucker to dive into marina water and clean the hull? Enough for a bike or just enough for some parts?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

coffee is important. you want that hit before...

coffee is important. you want that hit before answering any important questions. particularly fiscal ones.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 12:44 AM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

crap. Hopefully you're not badly hurt.

crap. Hopefully you're not badly hurt.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

I don't think I have any digital photos from the...

I don't think I have any digital photos from the wedding with my ex. I'm not sure I can be bothered going hunting for analog ones to scan/photo.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

time for lots of ice-cream, donuts and chocolate....

time for lots of ice-cream, donuts and chocolate. that should be a good start.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

very sad. my second car was a Triumph Herald. ...

very sad. my second car was a Triumph Herald. The smaller brother of the Vitesse. It was fun but with a 1.2L engine far, far from fast.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

yes. yes there is. ODIs are the sweet spot. ...

yes. yes there is. ODIs are the sweet spot. Just long enough for a decent game of cricket. Not so long that you fall asleep waiting for a result.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

I wonder if the new tesla cyberjunk will be as...

I wonder if the new tesla cyberjunk will be as (un)reliable. The DeLorean looks much better.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

seeds wins the morning. I'd rather be spending...

seeds wins the morning. I'd rather be spending the day in a pool in a tropical paradise than freezing in a snowscape. It was a close run thing though.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

ouch. he learnt an important lesson: stupid...

ouch. he learnt an important lesson: stupid should hurt.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

I'm happy to pay for an Electrician for any...

I'm happy to pay for an Electrician for any electrical work. I like the magic smoke to stay inside the wires. Besides if I did any myself it would probably invalidate my homeowners insurance...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

:hug:

:hug:
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

You sir, are a man of refinement and good taste.

You sir, are a man of refinement and good taste.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-24, 12:48 AM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

two handlebar mounted bottle cages or bikepacking...

two handlebar mounted bottle cages or bikepacking bottle bags. alternate drinks between bottles/cans. problem solved. of course consuming two beers while riding may cause other problems.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

It's not called addiction for nothing. although...

It's not called addiction for nothing. although in my case to do more cycling I'd have to give up some of the tramping (hiking). tough call.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

:hug:

:hug:
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

I've paid sticker price for the one/couple? of...

I've paid sticker price for the one/couple? of new bikes I've ever purchased. I haven't brought a new car ever (or a car from a dealer). Not much price negotiation has happened with my car...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

danke. at 169cm I'm in. What are we uniting...

danke. at 169cm I'm in. What are we uniting about?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

That sounds like the voice of experience. Did...

That sounds like the voice of experience. Did you keep the bike upright? or at least save it from damage?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

I would but I don't know if that's normal height,...

I would but I don't know if that's normal height, short, or tall. What's that in proper metric units?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

I thought those and the lifted trucks that never...

I thought those and the lifted trucks that never see so much as a gravel road were known as compensation vehicles. showing just small you are.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

We quit using miles here 9 years before I was...

We quit using miles here 9 years before I was born. Kph is almost universal. The only reason I can comprehend how far a mile is or how fast MPH is, is because I learnt to drive in old English cars...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-24, 03:03 AM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

no.

no.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-24, 11:31 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

Got a free beer hand-up from a passenger in a car...

Got a free beer hand-up from a passenger in a car on the ride home tonight. It was even cold. that's a good way to start the weekend.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

Oof. The air-conditioning in the office is...

Oof. The air-conditioning in the office is struggling. It's 33 Proper out there. That's just too hot. Maybe I should just knock off early: after all it's Friday and everyone else is either on...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

That's impressive self control. I would have...

That's impressive self control. I would have eaten more than that.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

no. just no.

no. just no.
01-11-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 530
Posted By gnome

Here I'd probably look for a second hand Surly of...

Here I'd probably look for a second hand Surly of some flavour. Or the other option is to try to find a mid-late 1980s mountain bike. TradeMe or Facebook marketplace would be the place to look.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

I never got the label. I already had the custom...

I never got the label. I already had the custom label after events of September 2010 and February 2011. oh carp. have I been here that long. :50:
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

both.

both.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

mostly sounds good. having worked in an apple...

mostly sounds good. having worked in an apple orchard as a summer job during university I'd say being a fan of apple orchard management is ... odd ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-24, 11:49 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

Good luck to Mrs DougRNS with her treatment. ...

Good luck to Mrs DougRNS with her treatment. Hopefully it goes well.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-24, 11:46 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

That's just crazy. here banks will only offer a...

That's just crazy. here banks will only offer a fixed interest term for a maximum of 5 years. The repayment term of the loan may be 30 years but there's no damn way the bank will let you fix your...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

Very sorry to hear that. :hug: hopefully time...

Very sorry to hear that. :hug: hopefully time has dulled things a bit for you now.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

is that fixed that cheap for the whole of the 30...

is that fixed that cheap for the whole of the 30 year term? or just for a briefer period?
30 year term mortgages were just normal when I got my first one. Here in paradise we have a tendency to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

from my understanding hyperinflation means your...

from my understanding hyperinflation means your country is economically well up **** creek without a paddle and the central bank will print larger and larger value banknotes just so you can buy a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 11,428
Views: 203,562
Posted By gnome

Hi what is this thread about. I go on...

Hi what is this thread about.

I go on holiday for a bit over a week and this thread has gone to 41 pages. :twitchy:
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-23, 07:03 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 234,075
Posted By gnome

It is indeed a type of blood sausage. It was...

It is indeed a type of blood sausage. It was very tasty.

I think we split off from any other land masses long before large land mammals got anywhere close. Large extinct penguin and sea reptile...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 234,075
Posted By gnome

Treated myself to black pudding and bacon for...

Treated myself to black pudding and bacon for breakfast....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-23, 01:23 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 234,075
Posted By gnome

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate it. Happy...

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate it. Happy Festivus to those who don't.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-23, 03:31 PM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 234,075
Posted By gnome

I find the idea of a sweet pie kind of funny. to...

I find the idea of a sweet pie kind of funny. to me a pie is a savoury pie filled with meat and gravy. Often purchased from either a bakery or a service station and served hot. except at xmas time...
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