http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Sisyphean tasks en Tue, 19 May 2026 17:08:23 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18234#post-263564 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 22:09:30 +0000 SRD 263564@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Cleaners don't get pigeonholes. I did politely ask him NOT to grab me by the arm to make a point though. </p> <p>And did not mention said grab when I contacted his department and asked them to ensure they were cleared. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18234#post-263563 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 22:01:54 +0000 wingpig 263563@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@SRD Sweep some up and pop a wee bagful in his pigeon hole every day? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18234#post-263562 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 21:21:56 +0000 SRD 263562@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Chap at work's been sweeping leaves away from the door. unfortunately, his idea of a good way to deposit of them is in the corners of the bike ramp. I ask 'are you going to clear them'? He says 'not my responsibility'. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18234#post-263561 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 21:20:55 +0000 gembo 263561@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>There must be one Frenchy, Alive and Kicking somewhere? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18234#post-263560 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 21:11:22 +0000 Frenchy 263560@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Anyone know of pubs in Edinburgh that still sell McEwan's lager? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18234#post-263556 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 20:27:55 +0000 unhurt 263556@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Unless you don't ride it... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18234#post-263547 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 19:03:00 +0000 JELBERENCE 263547@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>This day, I toiled<br /> My brake no longer squeaks<br /> My seat much quieter squeaks<br /> My gears are oiled<br /> In another week, or two<br /> I'll fix and clean anew<br /> Fleetingly is a bicycle unsoiled </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18234#post-263546 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 19:02:47 +0000 I were right about that saddle 263546@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The ultimate Sisyphean task is cleaning the drive train of a metal chain and dérailleur-equipped bicycle. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18234#post-263544 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 18:53:19 +0000 crowriver 263544@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>See also: </p> <p>Weeding the allotment.</p> <p>Cleaning the windows.</p> <p>Vacuuming the carpet.</p> <p>Dusting. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18234#post-263539 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 17:10:53 +0000 dessert rat 263539@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>vaguely related - i have a my name down for one of these when they are available</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rxHZwpxCk0" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rxHZwpxCk0</a></p> <p>kicking myself for not doing the kickstarter thing, hummed &amp; hawed too long. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18234#post-263537 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 17:00:47 +0000 gembo 263537@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yes many more different and new but they are back. Back with a vengence </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18234#post-263536 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 16:24:48 +0000 unhurt 263536@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>Today many more back.</em></p> <p>Surely they're not <em>back</em> as such but are brand new and different dead leaves?</p> <p>Edit: now watching that old multi-Sisyphus fourth-wall breaking (literally) McEwans lager advert <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFclpprR48c" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFclpprR48c</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18234#post-263529 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 15:32:49 +0000 gembo 263529@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>1. Swept up all leaves outside front yard, it is the leaf catcher of Balerno my front yard. As youngest daughter had pals coming round. That was yesterday. Today many more back. I swept them up so that we will be able to get out the door tomorrow, leaf tsunami impending.</p> <p>2. Fixed slow puncture on commuting bike. Seemed to have been caused by a replicant thorn. The bit out side seems like a thorn but the bit inside the tyre felt plastic. Cleaned summer bike and put it away. Brought down winter bike gave it once over, won't know damage or what needs tweaked til cycle it a bit, so it goes on, but more pleasurable than pushing a boulder up a hill with your nose. </p>