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Gladiatorial style.. Let the games commence.

Rarely seen on busses these days, let alone airplanes.

Indeed. Broon's on tour down there later next week... if all goes to plan? Daughter Broon (who now lives there) took us to the Dishoom for Breakfast earlier in the year. Bacon & Egg Naan... oh ya h**r sir .

We need to know - Did he order a 'starter for ten' in the restaurant?

Not sure I've ever been 'in the loop', but at least I know it.

For sure. When I packed in working at the College I obviously had to hand back the HP Laptop. The old Laptop I used at home (Daughters hand me down) basically gave up, so I took the plunge and bought a Chromebook. For sure it's different and in no way perfect, but overall I'm happy to be 'Windows free' at a fraction of the cost.

Jazz mags I reckon..?

Oh happy days. BTW is the Picture Association thread still going..?

My Mum worked in Jute Mills when I was a young Loon, and from memory 'the dust' that flew around and gathered everywhere was known as 'oooo'. Indeed, very flammable, and only one of the very dangerous hazards in 'The Factory'.

Ooft. Ya Hoor Sir.. Farfar? Close, but It's Farfir. Slippy, (my fellow Loon), go for it, whatever force is with you.

Yeah, Misty Ricardo, that's the book I bought last year which rekindled the interest. https://www.amazon.co.uk/INDIAN-RESTAURANT-CURRY-AT-HOME/dp/1999660803/ref=asc_df_1999660803/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=372081320373&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8526543278814075225&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007333&hvtargid=pla-805578167269&psc=1&th=1&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=76444332637&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=372081320373&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8526543278814075225&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007333&hvtargid=pla-805578167269 Using an aluminium pan for sure improves the flavour and lifts the curry. Check it out on Al's you tube page.

'Mixed bag' as they say. Been trying to do this kinda stuff for over 30 years (on and off)... Started by joining the curry club (Pat Chapman), bought his books and took it from there. Dabbled at various recipes over the years, going back over the books and looking on-line. Overall the results were good, but still found them lacking 'the taste'.. Anyway, to cut a long story short I bought yet another book last year and it rekindled the interest, found a forum on-line I was a member of way back which listed lots of recipes and techniques and started trying yet again Al's Kitchen on You Tube has some decent stuff. I haven't used his base sauce but the Pathia I cooked tonight is basically his recipe. The Korma was kinda based on a recipe on the forum (which is still there) but looks as though nobody is contributing to these days.. Dan Toombs (TheCurry Guy), I have dabbled with some of his stuff at some point, but yeah maybe I should go back and have a look. Thanks for the reminder.

Home made BIR curry cooked from base gravy. Pathia and Korma. Korma is pretty good, but the Pathia is the star. Mushroom rice to accompany.

Royal Shit.

Zebedee always managed to spring into action.

Saddle sore is for sure an issue. Have tried small saddles, extra padded saddles, added a gel cover over a small saddle and so on but nothing seems to work for me. Thought about a Brooks some years ago but never took the plunge. Not everyone likes or suits the same thing, but any suggestions on what type/model?

Bit too much like Jeremy Vine for me..

If I was to put bags on the front I would probably just fit an old pair of forks that suited. Mind you it gets complicated re disc & caliper. I know you get handlebar bags maybe that's an option? Maybe should get an old single speed Butcher's bike... that would make any tour a challenge..

It's an Orange P7 pro hardtail, recommended for it's versatility on and off road. It's on 26 inch wheels as was the norm when I bought it. I've only really used it a few times off-road, the people I was with were a bit extreme, most with full suspension. I was totally out of my comfort zone in truth. Was thinking it would be nice to escape the main road for a bit, but still end up roughly where the road would take me? The weight of the panniers on the rear would limit what could be done in fear of punctures and of course the overall handling of the bike. It's probably not a great idea in hindsight?

Did a 'google' on Thorn Sherpa and this came up, I presume you'll have read this? https://trailplanner.co.uk/2018/05/28/thoughts-on-the-thorn-sherpa/ Been a while since I loaded up the bike and did some touring. I like heading to somewhere on the train (Berwick or Stranraer) and work my way home visiting certain towns or locations. I bought an Orange P7 a good few years ago because of the steel frame. Stick on road tyres, rear cycle rack/panniers and it does the road touring OK. Never included off road on any tours, but thinking I should in future?

Can you describe this in more detail Be prepared for a big mouthful.

Also known as Scoop, Wipe and Polish.

The Lottery has been screwing us over the years for sure.

Is this gonna be, Nice Legs, shame about the boat race.?