nomadpete Posted October 6 Posted October 6 (edited) We - Marty & I - are 43 degrees south which means interesting weather is the norm. Since this is not the Gripes thread, I failed to mention the (one) warm day was accompanied by gusts of 40kts+ and rain showers. Which has been cycling daily for a couple of months, without the sunshine. All next week is expected to be the same. Edited October 6 by nomadpete FFS fix 1 1
old man emu Posted October 6 Posted October 6 I wish you Southerners and East Costers would share a bit of that wet weather into my neck of the woods. It's been dry here for a lonhg time. Tonight's weatehr radar suggests a bit of light rain (<5mm) might arrive, but there doesn't seem to be indications of greater falls. Perhaps Central NSW is heading for a drought. 1
nomadpete Posted October 6 Posted October 6 10 hours ago, old man emu said: I wish you Southerners and East Costers would share a bit of that wet weather into my neck of the woods. It's been dry here for a lonhg time. Be careful what you wish for...... But I hope you get some gentle rain. We can easily spare it. 1 1
nomadpete Posted October 6 Posted October 6 12 hours ago, facthunter said: Called the "ROARING 40's". Strong westerly winds. Nev I'd never thought much about that old saying about "roaring 40s" before. But now I realised that 40 degrees south also = 40 kts. Which sure does roar through our trees. And I just re-read David Lewis's book 'Ice Bird' about sailing around antarctica. He tells me 50 degrees south = 50 kts. 1
facthunter Posted October 6 Posted October 6 NO reason for that to be. It does move with the seasons. Sailors used it to advantage when Sail was the go. Nev 1
pmccarthy Posted October 6 Posted October 6 We are sitting by Rocklands Reservoir in the Black Range. It is cool, but ok by the campfire.
onetrack Posted October 7 Posted October 7 It looks like the kind of place that sovereign citizens would hide out in. 👮♂️
old man emu Posted October 7 Posted October 7 5 hours ago, nomadpete said: Be careful what you wish for...... Absulutly poured down! I counted at least 10 raindrops on my car's windscreen this morning. I had to throw a bucket of water over the screen to join up the drops so I could use my wipers. 1 1
onetrack Posted October 7 Posted October 7 You might get something in the next week or two, OME - there's a series of tropical NW/SE cloudbands forming across Australia, with Kalgoorlie copping it yesterday from one of them. Kalgoorlie recorded its heaviest-ever October rainfall - 60mm. However, official weather records only started in Kalgoorlie in 1939, which surprises me, as official weather records usually start in the mid to late 1800's. https://www.weatherzone.com.au/news/vast-northwest-cloudband-brings-record-rain-to-was-largest-inland-city/1890923
Popular Post octave Posted October 8 Popular Post Posted October 8 On our morning walk, we had a close look at the Young Endeavour. We had a long chat with the Captain. The people in the rigging were doing an exercise where they practised rescuing someone injured in the rigging. The Captain told us all about the "Young Endeavour" program, where they take 24 young people between 16 and 24, and teach them all the skills required to sail this ship. We found this chat to be quite uplifting. Under the scheme, 24 to 30 "youth crew" (aged between 16 and 23) join a voyage to supplement the 9-10 naval personnel from the Mine Warfare, Hydrographic and Patrol Boat Force, which Young Endeavour is attached to.[2][3][6][7] Over 500 youth crew per year participate in the scheme, and are selected for the voyages by a biannual ballot.[6] Each voyage typically lasts ten to eleven days, during which the youth crew rotate through most roles aboard the ship, stand watches, and help with Young Endeavour's operation.[6] Near the end of the voyage, the crew undergoes "command day": a 24-hour period in which the ship is entirely under control of the youth crew.[5] As part of most voyages, the combined crew takes a group of special needs youth on a half-day sail.[6] Between the scheme's inception in 1988 and mid-2018, over 13,500 youth have participated in voyages, while another 11,500 special needs youth have been involved in half-day sails.[6] The vessel is at sea for approximately 240 days per year.[7] 3 1 2
nomadpete Posted October 8 Posted October 8 The Tasmanian based 'Windeward' tall ship does a similar youth training programme. There should be more of it, most people haven't heard of it.
Jerry_Atrick Posted October 19 Author Posted October 19 Despite my jimmied knee, I went to collect some gum boots (they are called wellies, here) my partner and I lent her for some horse race meet. She asked if we could go for a drive and started to talk to me about a personal boy issue she was having. Our conversation was direct and I really was appreciative of the fact that I have manage to carve ou5 a relationship with her wher she feels comfortable she can talk to me about issues daughters likely don't raise with their dad often. We went to this pub https://butterleighinn.co.uk/ out of town and shared a cheesey chips for lunch, for her washed down with a lemonade and me washed down with orange juice and soda. The waitress, from OME's neck of the woods (Warren, west of Gilgandra) was fantastic. My daughter and I found the pub a couple of weeks ago and the waitress remembered our orders, drinks (I had a beer last time) and even the condiments we preferred. How is that for service!! Great day in the end despite this knee 2
Grumpy Old Nasho Posted October 23 Posted October 23 I had my first cataract surgery the other day, can see a lot better but cost a heap. The second eye will be done under Public in December by the same surgeon. 1
facthunter Posted October 23 Posted October 23 Best to set them so you can see without correction down to a foot distance and have both the same. Mine worked well and I HOPE your does too. Correction for reading is 2 or 1.5 Glasses cost about $15. a set. Hardly ever wear them. Nev 2
Popular Post Marty_d Posted October 24 Popular Post Posted October 24 Sitting at the beach at Middleton enjoying the sun. Nice twisty road to get here. 4 1
Jerry_Atrick Posted October 30 Author Posted October 30 (edited) Sort of a positive.. My typos are becoming legendary... Just yesterday, the salutation on one of my emails started with "Fear all,"... F and D are close, and spell checker didn't pick it up. A few weeks ago, when referencing a big data product, Data Bricks, my typings was "Data Pricks"... B and P are miles away; someone suggested a Fruedian slip given who I was addressing the email to.. This morning, signing off an email. "Kind retards,".. T is above the G.. Could have been a Fruedian as well.. Take solace that fellow forumites do not suffer alone. Edited October 30 by Jerry_Atrick 1 2 1
Jerry_Atrick Posted October 30 Author Posted October 30 Erm.. last one I officially did (in London) caused a big traffic jam in Reggio Emelia in Italy, very temprarily threatening world supplies of Parmesan cheese (well the first bit is true, the second bit about Parmesan cheese is for effect only). 3
Marty_d Posted October 30 Posted October 30 Kind retards - love it. I might slip that on one day and see if anyone notices. 1
pmccarthy Posted October 30 Posted October 30 9 hours ago, Jerry_Atrick said: Erm.. last one I officially did (in London) caused a big traffic jam in Reggio Emelia in Italy, very temprarily threatening world supplies of Parmesan cheese (well the first bit is true, the second bit about Parmesan cheese is for effect only). I think I’ve seen you in a movie, do you look like Bennie Hill? 1
Jerry_Atrick Posted 14 hours ago Author Posted 14 hours ago (edited) Just treated myself to this little beastie: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/25219301277695614/?referralSurface=messenger_banner&referralCode=2 Yep, it is old, but at £1,500 compared to others, it is a steal.. and is in pretty good condition. I won't pick it up until next week.. I have aleady insured it (£420 fully comp without any no claims bonus as it has been more than 3 years since I have ridden, but includes Europe wide beakdown cover and helmet/clothing insurance). I already ordered a set of Oxford Pro silcone heated grips at a knockdown price on sale. Will get some storm shields (muffs are too daggy), boots, jacket, glives, trousers next week from here: https://jsaccessories.co.uk/ As it needs its MOT by 18 December, will put it straight in for a service/MOT. The headlamps seema bit dim, so will either replace the bulbs or get LED units. The sprockets are a little on the worn side, but the chain looks OK.. .sidearm is still forward and slack looks good. The regulator/rectifier has just been replaced and the stator has been rewound (these are common problems on early CBF1000's). However, I may splurge on an uprated stator. They aren't cheap. The tryes will probably last through winter, which is good... It is a winter hack/commuter for getting me to and from London, without the hassle of waiting 1/2 hour for a train if I just miss one in the morning, and without the 30 minute on average shlep form Waterloo Street to Liverpoos street, whichever way I go, and the timetables where the connectingg service I need seems to pull out just as my service is pulling in (I am talking transport connections - minds out of the gutter, please ;-)) These are well underrated bikes and except for the stator, virtually bulletproof. The valve clearances were done about 5,000 miles ago, but I will get the mechanic to check them, anyway. I can do the rest of the stuff myself. Will have to dig out old tools and the bike stand.. Edit: It doesn't come with a top box, but I happen to have one with a plate just like it. Can't wait! Edited 14 hours ago by Jerry_Atrick 1 1
Marty_d Posted 13 hours ago Posted 13 hours ago Looks great Jerry! Winter riding in England - you're a braver man than me. If it's raining here the bike stays in the garage. 1
Jerry_Atrick Posted 13 hours ago Author Posted 13 hours ago That, and money is why I am not buying a new bike. I have ridden my vfr750 in the snow. Would have bought another, but they aren't ULEZ compliant costing me £12.50 a day riding in London
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