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  • Started 14 years ago by recombodna
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  1. @wingpig, spotted chalking POP promo messages in Lochend park last night as Gordy and I made our way home from the Leith Feeder recce ride.

    Stopped and had a nice wee chat for a while.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  2. fimm
    Member

    A woman and two children who turned onto the very top bit of Lanark Road West and cycled down to the traffic lights where they turned right into Balerno.

    I could have overtaken but chose to hang back and protect them from any poor passes from behind. I'm not sure if this was helpful or unwelcome...

    Posted 6 years ago #
  3. Greenroofer
    Member

    The context-sensitive ads served to me on the Bikeradar website at the moment are from RBS for car loans.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  4. chdot
    Admin

    Posted 6 years ago #
  5. Arellcat
    Moderator

    Yesterday evening in my village, the unmistakable big bushy beard and cycling cap of a presumably homewardbound Uberuce.

    Early this morning, somewhere like West Mayfield, I exchanged greetings with Hannah from The Cycle Service.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  6. Frenchy
    Member

    Christmas tree on Ravenscroft St.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  7. unhurt
    Member

    @gembo lord of the smoothie bike and his minions at the Balerno Fair Trade extravaganza.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  8. Greenroofer
    Member

    On a convoluted route around Meggetland, Polwarth and Gilmore place (trip to the allotment followed by a reconnaissance ride along the route of the HP Feeder Ride) I spotted a bazillion bicycle of all kinds, with rides of all types and ages and:

    • A bloke in shades on a recumbent bicycle heading west on the towpath
    • @piosad and small piosads (The first time we've spoken in Real Life (TM))
    • @Kim who sidled up beside me on the EdFoC Urban Arrow at the King's junction
    • @jdanielp (on foot)

    Posted 6 years ago #
  9. I were right about that saddle
    Member

    Mr and Mrs @ARobComp and their ARobComplement ensconced in @algo's old trailer on the Meadows. Utterly charming.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  10. acsimpson
    Member

    @Harts heading to work this morning as I headed out to the Alps.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  11. urchaidh
    Member

    Steam engine hauling one carriage, coasting south through Portobello.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  12. dessert rat
    Member

    Hankchief on the tram path yesterday morning wondering who was shouting "hello Hankchief".

    Posted 6 years ago #
  13. gembo
    Member

    A large gold sphere trapped In The remains of the weir beneath the bypass, straight out of The Prisoner or just the remnant of a Colinton Party?

    Posted 6 years ago #
  14. miak
    Member

    @chdot ironic pic given an LRT driver recently explaining it to me as an Advanced Braking Area :p

    Posted 6 years ago #
  15. I were right about that saddle
    Member

    A large gold sphere trapped In The remains of the weir beneath the bypass

    Somebody explain about the sun and reflections to @gembo will they?

    Posted 6 years ago #
  16. wingpig
    Member

    It's an enormous submerged brass bell. He covets it.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  17. gembo
    Member

    @iwrats, still there this morning, without sunshine

    Posted 6 years ago #
  18. I were right about that saddle
    Member

    OK maybe I was wrong, maybe it is me that needs stuff explained in simple terms. Ever think of that?

    Posted 6 years ago #
  19. gembo
    Member

    @iwrats, never given that any consideration But I am considering now. I have considered this now. I do not think you need stuff explained in simple terms.

    Was shooting the breeze with colleague at work today about an old Pro who supervised my colleague when she was a student some feedback the Old Pro gave - Darling, if you do not understand the concept we are talking about, you will have to go back to working in Boots.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  20. unhurt
    Member

    I do not think you need stuff explained in simple terms.

    Surely this may depend upon the nature of the stuff in question?

    Posted 6 years ago #
  21. gembo
    Member

    @iwrats, can I ask when you say "stuff" do you mean all stuff from simple stuff to complex stuff? If complex, like the rest of us you may need it explained in simple terms?

    Posted 6 years ago #
  22. I were right about that saddle
    Member

    I don't know if a golden globe floating in the Water of Leith is complex or not. Aren't all situations equally complex? Scienceists get all 'oh but you can describe the interaction of two point masses exactly' but they forget that the bodies in question might be feeling sad or the observer might be wondering what to have for her tea.

    It was nice of @unhurt to suggest that I only need remedial help with some subjects, wasn't it?

    Posted 6 years ago #
  23. Stickman
    Member

    Woman in "normal" clothes on a step-through ebike heading into the Guide Dogs building on St John's Road. She did that effortlessly stylish thing of half-stepping off and gliding before stopping which I just can't do.

    More of this sort of thing please.

    Also spoke to Claire and partner yesterday as we went through the roadworks outside Haymarket. We commented on how many bikes were out and about yesterday. Same again today - loads around.

    More of this sort of thing also please.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  24. Got a @fimm wave at the roundabout up the road from her work last night.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  25. fimm
    Member

    @galaxy OK I remember the man in a red top. Just waved in a "Hello fellow cyclist" way, didn't realise that was you!

    Posted 6 years ago #
  26. jdanielp
    Member

    @IWRATS @gembo @unhurt etc. https://xkcd.com/thing-explainer/

    Posted 6 years ago #
  27. I were right about that saddle
    Member

    Young lady on an e-bike in the ASZ at Goods Corner. I gave her a free pass not to attend PoP as her medical science degree dissertation is due on Monday.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  28. gembo
    Member

    some situations can also be Sticky.

    Term Sticky Problem comes from design but can be applied widely. i.e. despite complex or simple explanations they remain stuck.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  29. acsimpson
    Member

    Spooted a Nihola cargo trike loading up on our way home last night. Impressively large cargo area capable of carrying 4 children and a motor capable of taking 120Kgs up hills.

    Posted 6 years ago #
  30. Ed1
    Member

    120kg uphill? with weight of bike and driver that may be little weight remaining for cargo

    Posted 6 years ago #

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