What is new in your little world?

[Eraser]

o rly :olo: :olo: :olo:

[CZghost]

Let's take this thread through the roof! :olo: :olo: :olo:

[Whiskey 7]

200 pages, 1,212,528 views, started 01-27-2014 and the first post....

OK, here is your chance.

We have all built swimming pools or taken to lifting weights, and even I have booked a New Zealand holiday but this topic is to tell us (if you care) what is happening in your neck of the woods today.

Today, well my brother is visiting and that is a milestone event as he rarely visits; so I spent the morning sprucing up the place. You know by now of course, I am near anal when it come to cleanliness and presentation

.... and, just to add, I have spent the last days, culminating this morning on getting my PC in order: By that I mean, backing up all data to an external HDD after finally & thankfully resolving my BSOD issues

I have 3 brothers and no other has visited since

Cheers Quake 3 World

[surgeon62]

:olo: :olo: :olo: walk into a bar...

[CZghost]

Wow, 200 pages already? Time flies really fast.

[Whiskey 7]

Times flies for sure.

I discovered the tyres on my push bike were a little worse for wear and on checking with my son who used to work in a bike shop, I find my pushy is 15 years old

Now my neighbour bought an electric (assist) bike about 12 months ago and was thinking to upgrade so guess what? Yes you're right, I just bought it after a big ride. Marvelous for that assist power. Every hill now seems or is going to seem relatively easy for these legs and $3K AUD for a bike Who'd imagine.

Interesting machines and the technology, yes, leaps and bounds in the past few years.

EDIT: Forgot to add, I finished the LEGO Technic Liebherr R 9800 Excavator - (42100) build and it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience over a few days. It even works/moves about as it is supposed too, confirming all gears are in the right spots

[raw]

Got married on Monday.

[vesp]

Well I suppose that counts

Congrats raw!

[seremtan]

[seremtan]

i'm doing a black chick

i wonder if this is still happening 8 years later

[raw]

Well I suppose that counts

Congrats raw!

Thank you!

[MKJ]

gg rawbert

[Eraser]

Congratulations raw. Reading this made me realise I'm far too old to make jokes about virginity now.

[Whiskey 7]

Got married on Monday.

Congratulations raw Wishing you many happy days ahead

Congratulations raw. Reading this made me realise I'm far too old to make jokes about virginity now.

You're never too old Eraser


seremtan

What made you think of this? I just had to check/search & find posted: 01-27-2014 04:18 PM

i'm doing a black chick

i wonder if this is still happening 8 years later

[seremtan]

Go to page 1, quote post the first thing that catched my eye

[Whiskey 7]

Go to page 1, quote post the first thing that catched my eye

Now I see some 8 years later.

[Captain]

This thread is a pretty nifty time capsule of the last 8 years. It's cool seeing how much our lives have changed and how gwamps has managed to be the same boring blockheaded buffoon year after year.

[Eraser]

Here's some pictures of the BMW M1000RR Lego set I built back in April

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The box

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The bike has a fully functional 3-speed linear gearbox. The gear lever can be pushed up/down to switch gearing.

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The full 4-inline engine assembly.

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Start of the frame assembly

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The frame with the engine mounted in.

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Part of the exhaust system, with Akrapovic decals

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Showing the size of the front forks

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Rear assembly with the drivetrain and visible rear shock absorber.

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Complete rear assembly with frame, engine, subframe, drivetrain, swingarm and rear wheel.

[lvlshot]https://i.imgur.com/ntwcQtE.jpg[/lvlshot]
Front steering unit assembly

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Fully assembled the bike's internal geometry.

[lvlshot]https://i.imgur.com/ybnO9lS.jpg[/lvlshot]
Front head piece

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Front with a piece of fairing attached

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Fully assembled bike including fairing

[lvlshot]https://i.imgur.com/pf1hAVT.jpg[/lvlshot]
Size comparison with the previous Lego bike model, the Ducati Panigale V4R.

[Foo]

^^ That is some serious Lego-ing.

I fly home in two days. More than ready, I've been sleeping on the floor for the past three months.

Had hoped to get a beta of the level I'm working on out the door before I jet, but it's only about 80% done.

When I get back we may be about to finalize a house sale, so that'll be straight into all that packing and moving stuff. Then I need to look for a new job!

[Don Carlos]

The UK was a better place for you being here

[Foo]

Sorry I didn't make it south to grab some beers with you bud. Next time.

[seremtan]

maybe we can come to you and you can get us a round of DB at Quinns Post

[MKJ]

What's going on in your world.

My best friend* broke up with me.
Since the day she and I met it was on, having this Intrinsic connection and chemistry that launched a thousand inside jokes and mannerisms. For years we spoke to eachother daily and hung out at least 3 times a month if not more.
I've seen her through the best and the worst, supporting her throughout whatever was going on, including getting laid off, a breakup with her partner (who turned out had someone on the side), covid panic, and whatnot.
Then one day I get a wall of text message saying she's going to need some space while she "re-arranges her life", and how she doesn't "owe a further explanation". I replied that I understand and to take all the time she needs, and that if she needs anything I'll be here for her.
That was the last contact we had, she never replied and I've never heard from her again.
There was no leadup or warning. It literally went from her being at my place saying how I'm her best friend and how I know her best, to that message in less than a week. She has since systematically removed me from all platforms.

This was six months ago and this is the first time I'm talking about it.

She has tried to badmouth me with two mutual friends; one of which sadly took the bait and also immediately stopped talking to me.
I directly elected not to participate in any of that, figuring that at least one should be the adult in all this.
I have no idea what happened and will probably never know.
All I know is I got ousted by two friends practically simultaneously - three days before my birthday to add insult to injury - and I cannot overstate the damage this has done emotionally as well as to my ego.

People, they are the worst.

*platonic best friend; me and the wife are still together, 15 years strong now.

[Whiskey 7]

Shit MKJ! That's heart tearing and I feel for you :tear:

Weird how some people can do that to another. Like giving up 'cold turkey' I guess but I don't understand why the need here in your relationship given it seemed so stable. Just weird! Still, thanks for sharing such a personal story. I do hope it helps somewhat to ease the parting pain....

Foo, sounds like your world is busy busy

Eraser, that's a really nice build and the progress pictures appreciated. The Mrs was looking for something for me for Christmas so I might 'drop the hint'.

Captain, yes, a time capsule for sure but then so is Q3W

This thread is a pretty nifty time capsule of the last 8 years. It's cool seeing how much our lives have changed ....................

Re: What is new in my world, I went for a 2 + hour ride on my new Giant brand Talon E+2 late yesterday. Nice to have that electric assist at the end, climbing a hill I used to push up on similar rides. Legs are not sore but the bum is because of the new slimline and harder seat. Guess I'll get used to it. And yes, I am reading the manual this AM. Late, but I am RTFM

EDIT: Some hours later, having dropped the 'hint' , I think I've found one, so thank you Eraser for my Christmas gift

[Don Carlos]

What's going on in your world.

My best friend* broke up with me.
Since the day she and I met it was on, having this Intrinsic connection and chemistry that launched a thousand inside jokes and mannerisms. For years we spoke to eachother daily and hung out at least 3 times a month if not more.
I've seen her through the best and the worst, supporting her throughout whatever was going on, including getting laid off, a breakup with her partner (who turned out had someone on the side), covid panic, and whatnot.
Then one day I get a wall of text message saying she's going to need some space while she "re-arranges her life", and how she doesn't "owe a further explanation". I replied that I understand and to take all the time she needs, and that if she needs anything I'll be here for her.
That was the last contact we had, she never replied and I've never heard from her again.
There was no leadup or warning. It literally went from her being at my place saying how I'm her best friend and how I know her best, to that message in less than a week. She has since systematically removed me from all platforms.

This was six months ago and this is the first time I'm talking about it.

She has tried to badmouth me with two mutual friends; one of which sadly took the bait and also immediately stopped talking to me.
I directly elected not to participate in any of that, figuring that at least one should be the adult in all this.
I have no idea what happened and will probably never know.
All I know is I got ousted by two friends practically simultaneously - three days before my birthday to add insult to injury - and I cannot overstate the damage this has done emotionally as well as to my ego.

People, they are the worst.

*platonic best friend; me and the wife are still together, 15 years strong now.

That sucks the fucking balls man - shit like that really boils my piss.
Did she have a partner? Do you think her feelings might have changed towards you? So she no longer wanted to be in the friend zone but knew you were in a good place with your wife and didn't want deal with that? People do shitty stuff when they are in emotional turmoil; the mutual friend thing is a classic example of doing stuff to make herself feel better about a situation with little regard to how others might react and perceive you. It's a shame man. *wub*

Next time I am in Cloggyland I will buy you a pint