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« Reply #90 on: May 22, 2007, 03:58:24 pm »

H,

Now that you've had time to get over the harbinger of doom comments, and get some optimism back into the scheme, how's the training going?  Out and about last weekend?  In need of extreme unction?  The world must know the truth!  And for all the lurkers and and non-committers out there, come on read the thread and DONATE !!!!


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« Reply #91 on: May 27, 2007, 09:37:56 am »

H, i havent put any dosh in your pot yet.....

I'll dig you out in MB with a crisp £20 ??
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« Reply #92 on: May 27, 2007, 11:09:25 am »

H, i havent put any dosh in your pot yet.....

I'll dig you out in MB with a crisp £20 ??

H,

Like Robbo SPS, my crisp 20 squid will be with you in LM.  I admire your endevours.

Having cycled twice around Normandy, I think you'll find that the indiginous population are very carefull of not colliding with cyclists. They even toot you as a warning when the approach.

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« Reply #93 on: May 27, 2007, 11:23:48 am »

Cyclists are treated with great respect around here too. Smiley
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« Reply #94 on: May 27, 2007, 08:46:01 pm »

Unlike around here where fit special attachments on the front of our vans to maim them.:-D
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« Reply #95 on: May 28, 2007, 03:54:46 pm »

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Now that you've had time to get over the harbinger of doom comments, and get some optimism back into the scheme, how's the training going?  Out and about last weekend?  In need of extreme unction?  The world must know the truth!  And for all the lurkers and and non-committers out there, come on read the thread and DONATE !!!!
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What a weekend!
I had allsorts planned, first off was putting the tent up,- maybe having a cold beer and a little snooze in there, just to test things are all in working order, in paricular my snoozing gear, before packing it back up in an orderly fashion; and then maybe cycling to Mars and back, or wherever the crazy men down at the local cycle club are going this weekend. I was even thinking of setting off for Portsmouth just to test my route and see how far it is.
But the weather's more like February then May, and it's been persisting down round these parts since Friday night. All I've been able to do is settle down for a little bit of inspirational reading, hoping it's going to put me in the right frame of mind. So, with a nice cup of cocoa and a comfy chair I worked my way through "How I Triumphed Over Tourettes Syndrome", and I can tell you now, it's a f*cking corker of a read.
Thanks for the heads up Mark, training has been coming along, but work and the weather means I haven't got any long rides in lately, which is bad news for the legs, but marvellous news for the arse. - In fact, things are looking pretty good down there at the moment, I've even been considering posting a few pics, I'm so pleased with it. I had been planning on riding down with my old chum Brian, who lives in Northumberland (so I'll have a bit of a head start...), he's an LM virgin, and the challenge of riding there for a good cause got him interested, so he's been training hard. However, I spoke to him yesterday and he reckons his piles are so bad he can't even open his eyes. Like a true Geordie, he's been training through the pain, but it looks like he's going to have to pull out. I don't blame him for a second, I mean, if you can't open your eyes, it's not a good idea to set off for France with a face that looks like you've been peeling onions all day. Especially on a bike with a bread knife for a saddle. I'll miss him, and I suggest we all raise a glass to his haemmorrhoids on Saturday night. The "Poo" bar would seem a most appropriate place.
So it's the rollers tonight then, I can't concentrate for longer than an hour on the things so that's about my limit, although this may have something to do with the fact that the bike's set up right next to the fridge, and no matter how hard I try to think of other things, like the 1966 final, or my inland revenue self-assesment form, I just know there's a bunch of cold beers in there dying to get out.
Speaking of which....that's two good calls from Robbo and Jerry, thanks lads, that's much appreciated. Mr Black and his Grannies have bravely volunteered to do some Kidney Research tin rattling on Friday night at the DfH shindig (and most other times I think!), and have got some official KR tins. I'll make sure any cash I get goes in there, - if I have it in my pocket too long I'll just end up buying loads of sausages.
Yes, so c'mon chaps! I'm nearly at my £1000 target, so get on down without delay if you've been thinking about making a donation but kept putting it off, - you can be sure I've been working hard for it. Your countries kidneys need you!!
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« Reply #96 on: May 28, 2007, 09:14:24 pm »

H,

Now that you've had time to get over the harbinger of doom comments, and get some optimism back into the scheme, how's the training going?  Out and about last weekend?  In need of extreme unction?  The world must know the truth!  And for all the lurkers and and non-committers out there, come on read the thread and DONATE !!!!


MG Mark

If you don't we'll try and catch you on Friday night (or at other times by appointment). Also we shall take a VERY close look at your returns for this year and the last 5 as well
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« Reply #97 on: May 28, 2007, 10:04:15 pm »

Oh please do! Grin
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« Reply #98 on: May 31, 2007, 02:42:49 am »

H - I may try and look out for your arrival at the ferry port, bit of cheering and all that. If i had been working i'd have sorted out an escort of something. Cycling on th A3(m) is a n o no, but the old a3 is a nice route, just come off at Horndean, past the old Gales brewery, up the hill and into the road works....
You will have 3 miles of serious pain, its called a new bus route and its worse than corrigated roofing or a farmers track !!!
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« Reply #99 on: May 31, 2007, 09:52:45 am »

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Now then, after the rest for your perimeum with last week's washout for training, I trust that the weather will be kinder, and your backside will be back in the saddle, pedalling away to get ready for the great push to La Sarthe in a couple of weeks time.  So what's planned?  More feet up with cocoa in the comfy chair?  Or a good bonk or two up and down dale over hundreds of miles and back in time for tea, tiffin and medals? 

Has an official route been devised and approved yet?  Fellow CAers could then ensure that they are installed at roadside cafes to cheer you on at regular intervals along the way.  Or at least make rude comments and signs, as you pass by on the threshold of exhaustion, coughing blood....

The total is going up nicely and has very nearly hit the magic gorillla mark, so well done H - and come on to those who haven't signed up yet - dig out some of the folding stuff from those pockets!

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« Reply #100 on: May 31, 2007, 11:19:16 am »

What's going on with the weather? - some herbert's just been on the telly telling us to expect hail today, he must have been putting something stronger than semi-skimmed milk on his cornflakes this morning if you ask me. Hail. Holy Maracas. I'll know he's been on the absinthe when he starts talking about icebergs down the high street and Villeneuve finishing the race.
I've just collected my bike from the bike shop (I tried the greengrocers first, but he wouldn't  have anything to do with it) after a service and check through. so I'm just about ready for the off. They turned down the offer of servicing my legs though, I was sort of hoping for a new set of calfs and thigh bones. No more long rides for me now, I'm told I'm meant to be 'tapering', although what that means I'm not quite sure, maybe whittling down a few clothes pegs and trying to foist them with a few veiled threats onto the unsuspecting public down the shops. My scrotum seems to be ready for things though, and unusually, has developed a sort of mini-cab sheen. I've been nowhere near it with the Armourall, so can only assume it has something to do with friction and stagefright, although I can't rule out some sort of complaint that's new to me. Maybe it was the araldite and cornflour that did it. Just a few weeks ago, as I remarked once before on this forum, it looked like I had Don King in a headlock down there.
In some kind of variation on the Anthony Hopkins/Magic theme, I believe my arse has started talking to me, but only when there's no one else around. Admittedly, it's got more to say when I've been drinking, but that doesn't prove anything. Surprisingly, it's reasonably articulate, but you probably won't be surprised to hear that I wouldn't introduce it to my mother. Worryingly, as I'll be cycling solo, it's likely it'll try and thrash a few things out on the way down. Anyway, no matter what it says, I'm choosing my own shorts, and that's that.
Robbo, my planned route has me heading towards Portsmouth via Rowlands Castle, West Leigh, Bedhampton, Cosham and then the A3, if all goes well I should be getting there about 2:30 on Tuesday. The thought of riding on a corrugated roof has me scuttling towards the strong drinks cabinet (and has rendered my arse speechless!), so I'm hoping to god that this route avoids the works you mention. It'll be good to see you, I'll keep an eye out.
Mark, thanks once again for the support, as agreed earlier I'll bequeath all my spare unguents to you should the worst come to the worst and I end up decorating some truckers grill. My planned route is on page 6 of this thread, and any sort of abuse hurled my way, no matter how foul or vindictive, will be welcomed.
Only 60 odd quid more and then my target's reached, fantastic stuff chaps (and lovely ladies!).
Allez, allez!!
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« Reply #101 on: May 31, 2007, 07:10:27 pm »

Without trolling through the other six pages of this thread H. I'm unsure if you've discussed already the aerodynamic advantages of giving your pins the Gillette treatment - just a thought! Although by the sounds of it you're treating the nether regions to the Phillishave so you're probably on the case....."Onwards & forwards" might be your motto when you're creaking towards the top of a crest. Attaboy!
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« Reply #102 on: May 31, 2007, 09:35:34 pm »

 Kiss Kiss Kiss
Allez indeed you lovely person

I sent you a PM as I am trying to out bid Sav on the application of cream to effected/affected areas - so far he is winning by a shilling.

I'll see you - in the usual place for a low flyer - oh and I WILL WIN re bid for cream application - its the law don't you know!

good Luck

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« Reply #103 on: June 01, 2007, 09:13:54 am »

hi lisa..

where you been hiding?
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« Reply #104 on: June 01, 2007, 11:57:01 am »

I'm in awe.  Anyone who does what you're planning to do deserves free beers for the weekend.  So if your route takes you past MB zone C look out for the R reg silver impreza wagon, and feel free to stop by for a pit stop.

Bonne chance

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