What is new in your little world?

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Mon Nov 19, 2018 1:48 pm

On Sunday we did a 250+ mile ride to Cafe 27 in Fort Lauderdale. It's a very popular spot for riders from all over south Florida. On any given weekend (with good riding weather) there could be hundreds of riders hanging out.

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Post by **Κracus** » Mon Nov 19, 2018 3:40 pm

No more riding for this guy till next spring.

Post by **Eraser** » Mon Nov 19, 2018 5:13 pm

Just got off my bike. It's 3°C (37F) so while it's chilly, it's still quite nice with an additional layer of clothing. Am hoping the slick pavement will still be away for some time, but it's gonna freeze during daytime here later this week

Post by **Κracus** » Mon Nov 19, 2018 6:22 pm

Yeah that's chilly. I'd be cautious with anything under 4C, you can hit black ice at +4C if you run across a patch that's been in the shade.

Post by **Bdw3** » Mon Nov 19, 2018 7:52 pm

Whiskey 7 wrote: Welcome back Bdw3.

It's been years

Still pop in from time to time to see what ya'll are trolling each other about.

Post by **Whiskey 7** » Tue Nov 20, 2018 7:12 am

I will be off the internet for up to 3 weeks :tear:
Yes I have a smart phone but I don't surf and won't be posting here. I'll be lucky if I answer emails.

Why I hear you say. Recall a tile disaster in my apartment. Work removing and then relaying some 130sqm of tiles starts Thursday.

We are 98% packed as we need move out. Just finished sealing up stuff because we're told the tile removal process is very dusty.

Wish me luck Q3W

and I'll see you soon... ... ....

Post by **Eraser** » Tue Nov 20, 2018 8:31 am

Good luck with it Whiskey. Hopefully it'll be fixed without incidents.

Post by **xer0s** » Thu Nov 22, 2018 5:05 am

What are the chances this goes off without incident? Remember who you’re talking to...

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Tue Nov 27, 2018 1:51 am

I rode in another charity toy drive this past Sunday. It had 200+ bikes and a police escort.

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Post by **Whiskey 7** » Tue Nov 27, 2018 7:06 am

Eraser wrote:Good luck with it Whiskey. Hopefully it'll be fixed without incidents.

Thanks. I may tell the story later but briefly, floor tiles started exploding under our feet on 6 September. Many insurance inspectors/assessors/engineers visited and we are still fighting insurance companies and trust they pay the $25K AUD we have spent.

We are off site and I am on a laptop/tablet... Bloody dicky keyboards ...typing is hard work... I'll try and manage pictures (or it didn't happen) soon...

Tilers started laying new tiles today....

I miss my PC

so much...

Post by **Whiskey 7** » Tue Nov 27, 2018 7:27 am

Here's one taken after the tiles explosively separated from the concrete slab at about 4 in the afternoon.
NOTE: We're 5 floors up in the building

We lost 98% of fixed tiles. They just "let go" so go figure.... When they 'let go' they sounded like rifle shots and I know what they truly sound like...

:dork: these keyboards.. Apologies as off site....

Post by **MKJ** » Tue Nov 27, 2018 9:43 am

forgot to preheat the house eh

Post by **Eraser** » Tue Nov 27, 2018 10:06 am

In Australia, even the floor tiles are trying to kill you

Post by **Whiskey 7** » Wed Nov 28, 2018 6:28 am

Eraser wrote:In Australia, even the floor tiles are trying to kill you

I did laugh out loud Eraser

Quick story..... We came back from a lovely Thai meal out, dinner yesterday. My Aunt and her husband called earlier in the afternoon to say they were about after attending his yearly Air Force reunion at the local Armed Services Club (we call then Returned Services Clubs or the RSL for short).

Reunions, do yo attend?

I do attend reunions, work school and the like as I can because for me at least, it is like a time travel experience and one I say is not to be missed.... Anyway, we are just parking our SUV (you have pictures) under our apartment complex. Catch up now

Driving down the drive way there were shrieks from all 3 passengers; I was the driver. A large spider appeared on the windscreen or is that windshield for some? All asked in unison, "I hope that is outside". Guess what... It was actually on the inside.

I am not afraid of spiders thankfully so I just calmly said, hang on an I'll get him. Moments later the poor spider was dead meat..

So, about reunions, do you attend?
What of spiders, do they freak you out?

I am operating a dicky keyboard on an old laptop.... Catch up will you

Post by **Κracus** » Wed Nov 28, 2018 12:08 pm

I don't do reunions, I'm also not afraid of spiders but our spiders also can't kill you. One time I was in the shower and felt a large plop on my head with more substance than you'd want to feel in a shower so I quickly swiped at the top of my head. A substantially large spider falls off in the tub, scattering to get away from me I assume but unable to climb the bathtub walls. I'm not one to get the heeby jeebies but that spider got me good, fucking thing was half the size of my palm.

Post by **Eraser** » Wed Nov 28, 2018 5:08 pm

Not afraid of spiders but they're nasty nonetheless. I respect spiders because they catch annoying flies and mosquitos for me though

I once heard that a single episode of Peppa Pig is banned in Australia because in it, Peppa befriends a (daddy longlegs) spider and Australian authorities don't want kids to get the message that spiders are friendly creatures.

Is that urban legend or can someone confirm?

Edit: guess it's true

Edit edit:
Best sentence in the article:
"The children are then depicted picking the spider up, tucking it into bed and offering it some tea."
How British

Post by **Whiskey 7** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 12:08 am

I don't believe I've heard of Peppa Pig but I am told it is a big thing for some

Re: What is new in your little world?
Tilers finished yesterday, grouting and silicone sealing in the late afternoon. Our builder/project manager is there now rehanging doors and we're told they will all fit back no problem. There's little or no change in the floor level even though we used an expensive acoustic adhesive that came from Sydney way. I must Google the product.....

Plumber is yet to attend and refit the toilet and hand-wash pedestal. We have organised cleaners who say (sight unseen mind you) it will take them a day to give it a thorough clean. I wish them luck because there's still quite a lot of fine talcum type dust everywhere even though we had a little time to prepare, sealed drawers and doors even wrapped up our shutters but still, it's a big job in my book.

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Sun Dec 02, 2018 11:35 pm

I rode in another charity toy drive today.
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Post by **Whiskey 7** » Mon Dec 03, 2018 2:05 am

Thanks for the video YourGrandpa

I especially enjoy seeing the passing scenery.

Is this one I found on YouTube one of yours?
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Post by **YourGrandpa** » Mon Dec 03, 2018 2:57 am

Post by **vesp** » Tue Dec 04, 2018 1:25 pm

Serious question - how do you feel driving with no protective clothing in the heat? Saying this as someone who had a family member struck by a car (car at fault) while testing his mate's bike - no protective top, jeans trainers etc.. bad injuries.

One of the guys in your vid seems to just have a short-sleeved shirt on? Gives me the heebie jeebies if I'm honest!

Post by **Eraser** » Tue Dec 04, 2018 2:34 pm

Gramps is a real man. He doesn't dress like a sissy.

I'm a sissy though, so at 30C (86F) I'm still wearing all my gear.

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Tue Dec 04, 2018 2:51 pm

I typically wear jeans, a helmet, boots and leather gloves. I do own a couple riding jackets that I'll wear on long rides or when it's cold. But it's too damn hot to wear a jacket in stop and go rides.

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Tue Dec 04, 2018 2:58 pm

BTW, boarding the plane to Punta Cana.

Post by **Κracus** » Wed Dec 05, 2018 12:56 pm

Stay safe.