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 May 23 2008, 08:10 AM
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#181
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 Group: Members Joined: 28-March 06 From: In a shed up at heathrow  |
I'm planning to be a very good boy this weekend and keep SWMBO particularly happy as I want to ride on 1st June at Swinley - I'll post more details here but imagine that it will be a morning ride.
-------------------- Dr Bike takes no responsibility for damaged limbs or failed relationships as the result of his advice.
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May 23 2008, 12:42 PM
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#182
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 Group: Members Joined: 22-September 06 From: Dorking |
QUOTE(DrBike @ May 23 2008, 09:10 AM)  ....and keep SWMBO particularly happy.... ooo'errr  Not sure about this one because with the Surrey Hills Ride and Bob's Butser hill ride, I might be pushing my luck with her indoors. I'll investigate further..... -------------------- WD40 is for spraying onto things that you think you should be performing some kind of maintenance on but have no clue where to start or what to do.
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May 23 2008, 06:28 PM
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#183
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 Group: Members Joined: 2-March 06 From: jammy bugger in Sth Wales |
Cant make this one
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May 23 2008, 07:05 PM
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#184
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Group: Members Joined: 28-March 06 From: In a shed up at heathrow |
QUOTE(marcliam @ May 23 2008, 01:42 PM) ooo'errr Trust you to jump to a smutty conclusion, although we have been talking about going for a 2nd child (but not just yet). However what I was trying to say was that I will be endeavouring to take care of a number of domestic activities, making the garden spick and span and perhaps even venturing to tidy the garage too. Ironically I just got informed that SWMBO is in a very good mood and I can go cycling on Monday - now what to do?  
-------------------- Dr Bike takes no responsibility for damaged limbs or failed relationships as the result of his advice.
Make something idiot proof, and someone somewhere will make a better idiot. |
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May 24 2008, 07:42 AM
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#185
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Group: Members Joined: 22-September 06 From: Dorking |
QUOTE(StuYard @ May 23 2008, 08:29 AM) Got my weeks mixed up  I'm looking for some riding action from 31st May to 7th June, and Swinley Forest still looks cool for a visit...hope there's something on and you guys don't mind me tagging along? You would be more than welcome along, it's just got a bit jumbled up about who's riding when....Best thing is to keep eye on the thread and hope for the best! QUOTE(DrBike @ May 23 2008, 08:05 PM) Ironically I just got informed that SWMBO is in a very good mood and I can go cycling on Monday - now what to do? You could try the "No that's alright dear I would like to do some jobs around the house and spend time with the family" - then use it to gain double riding points next week! -------------------- WD40 is for spraying onto things that you think you should be performing some kind of maintenance on but have no clue where to start or what to do.
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Jun 1 2008, 09:04 AM
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#186
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 Group: Members Joined: 20-May 08 From: Warrington |
OK chaps - am now in the area and looking out for any rides....
Any action planned? Thinking of heading to QE Country Park at some point in the week as well, assuming it's worth a trip. Cheers -------------------- Chock full to the brim with fizz and ginger...
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Jun 3 2008, 08:09 PM
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#187
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Group: Members Joined: 22-September 06 From: Dorking |
QUOTE(StuYard @ Jun 1 2008, 10:04 AM) OK chaps - am now in the area and looking out for any rides.... Any action planned? Thinking of heading to QE Country Park at some point in the week as well, assuming it's worth a trip. Cheers Hi Stu - not sure where everybody has disappeared off to at the moment, but unfortunately not looking like any Swinley Forum Ride this coming weekend, but still recommend you head that way if you can. Guys, anybody heading up there? If you head to QECP I would recommend just using it as a starter to get onto the South Downs..... -------------------- WD40 is for spraying onto things that you think you should be performing some kind of maintenance on but have no clue where to start or what to do.
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Jun 4 2008, 05:21 PM
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#188
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Group: Members Joined: 20-May 08 From: Warrington |
QUOTE(marcliam @ Jun 3 2008, 09:09 PM) unfortunately not looking like any Swinley Forum Ride this coming weekend, but still recommend you head that way if you can. Only chance will be Saturday so will keep an eye on the weather as a downpour is currently on the cards..... QUOTE(marcliam @ Jun 3 2008, 09:09 PM) If you head to QECP I would recommend just using it as a starter to get onto the South Downs..... Went on Monday to check it out - would agree with your assessment! Didn't have a lot of time, but the signpost to the South Downs Way just as you complete the orange route was very tempting. However, my little girl loved the wooden playground... Thanks for the PM Marc - if I'm going to get a chance to go on Sat I'll email you. Otherwise I'll be heading back to the rocky north (this chalk/clay mud is bonkers!) Cheers -------------------- Chock full to the brim with fizz and ginger...
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Jun 4 2008, 08:28 PM
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#189
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 Group: Root Admin Joined: 22-June 06 From: Locks Heath, Hampshire |
Sorry to have missed you StuYard, I'm normally good for a ride but can't make Saturday, sorry. Shout if you come down again this way, I'm sure we can arange a meet next time.
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Jun 7 2008, 09:15 PM
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#190
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Group: Members Joined: 28-March 06 From: In a shed up at heathrow |
Anyone up for a Swinley ride next Saturday (14th)? Most likely an early departure from the Lookout.
-------------------- Dr Bike takes no responsibility for damaged limbs or failed relationships as the result of his advice.
Make something idiot proof, and someone somewhere will make a better idiot. |
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Jun 8 2008, 06:41 PM
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#191
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 Group: Members Joined: 4-October 07 From: winchester |
Hi Andy, I could be up for this one. it will be good to see you again.
Phipsy -------------------- most problems are caused by the NUT which connects the seat to the handlebars
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Jun 8 2008, 08:50 PM
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#192
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Group: Root Admin Joined: 22-June 06 From: Locks Heath, Hampshire |
QUOTE(DrBike @ Jun 7 2008, 10:15 PM) Anyone up for a Swinley ride next Saturday (14th)? Sorry Andy, not this time. Whole family outing that day plus a ride on Butser Hill on Sunday 15th. -------------------- |
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Jun 8 2008, 09:10 PM
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 Group: Members Joined: 27-July 06 From: Swindon,Wilts |
QUOTE(DrBike @ Jun 7 2008, 10:15 PM) Anyone up for a Swinley ride next Saturday (14th)? Most likely an early departure from the Lookout. I'm working nights on the friday night but I was thinking of taking the wife on the sunday. -------------------- |
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Jun 10 2008, 12:22 PM
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 Group: Members Joined: 27-June 06 From: Bracknell, Berkshire |
Hmm... I might be up for this one actually because I'm around this week and weekend.
-------------------- WARNING: May contain traces of absolute bo11ocks.
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Jun 10 2008, 03:24 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 28-March 06 From: In a shed up at heathrow |
QUOTE(Orange Al @ Jun 8 2008, 10:10 PM) ... I was thinking of taking the wife on the sunday. Snigger - no need to anounce it to the whole world, but I'm sure she'll be looking forward to it.
-------------------- Dr Bike takes no responsibility for damaged limbs or failed relationships as the result of his advice.
Make something idiot proof, and someone somewhere will make a better idiot. |
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Jun 10 2008, 04:17 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 2-March 06 From: jammy bugger in Sth Wales |
Can't make this one - just one ride a weekend is pushing it with the baby so two stand no chance
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Jun 10 2008, 07:27 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 22-September 06 From: Dorking |
QUOTE(DrBike @ Jun 10 2008, 04:24 PM) Snigger - no need to anounce it to the whole world, but I'm sure she'll be looking forward to it. If there's an innuendo to be found, Andy's your man!  QUOTE(bhosty @ Jun 10 2008, 05:17 PM) Can't make this one - just one ride a weekend is pushing it with the baby so two stand no chance Pretty much the same for me... (Plus with a ride on Thursday evening and all those very close contour lines on Bob's ride i'd probably be dead by Monday!) -------------------- WD40 is for spraying onto things that you think you should be performing some kind of maintenance on but have no clue where to start or what to do.
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Jun 10 2008, 07:35 PM
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Group: Members Joined: 27-June 06 From: Bracknell, Berkshire |
I'm going to be making lots of impromptu trips to Swinley now that I'm spending increasingly large times at home - that is, if I can find it. I just spent two and a half hours trying to get to Swinley (about an hour and half of which was spent riding just round the corner but missing the cycle route all the time
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-------------------- WARNING: May contain traces of absolute bo11ocks.
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Jun 10 2008, 07:43 PM
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#199
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Group: Members Joined: 22-September 06 From: Dorking |
So if we don't hear from you for a while, it may be either you've got lost on your way to Swinley or maybe you found Swinley but got lost on the singletrack?!?
-------------------- WD40 is for spraying onto things that you think you should be performing some kind of maintenance on but have no clue where to start or what to do.
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Jun 12 2008, 10:50 AM
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Group: Members Joined: 28-March 06 From: In a shed up at heathrow |
The ride on Saturday has been added to the calendar, don't forget to sign up if you plan to ride.
-------------------- Dr Bike takes no responsibility for damaged limbs or failed relationships as the result of his advice.
Make something idiot proof, and someone somewhere will make a better idiot. |
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