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    Petty Things That Get On Your Nerves...

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    2 hours ago, scottsdad said:

    It has been going down hill ever since they peaked with Windows 98 2nd edition. 

    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.

     

     

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    Infuriating Things Your Partner Does

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    2 hours ago, Melanius Mullarkay said:

    I few years back I’m sure a previous poster (mozzamozza i think, very witty and urbane) posted that his wife (chimney harridan) came home and did a red wine huey on the living room carpet and he had to then cut out a section of carpet and replace it a la Paw Broon in the iron burning episode. The fool (#rip).

    Oh happy days. 

    BTW is the Picture Association thread still going..? 

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    Hoose Baws

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    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'.

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    Nom Nom Nom

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    6 minutes ago, Bairnardo said:

    Misty Ricardo worth a look aswell. Some folk on another forum I use swear by his recipes. Has a decent youtube channel and done some cllaboration stuff with The Curry Guy too. 

    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. 

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    Nom Nom Nom

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    typo

    2 hours ago, Bairnardo said:

    Who's recipe you using? I use Dan Toombs for BIR stuff its fucking magic. 

    '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.

     

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    Official P&b Cycling Thread

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    8 hours ago, velo army said:

     Stick a Brooks saddle on that thing and you're away.

     

    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?

     

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    Official P&b Cycling Thread

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    27 minutes ago, velo army said:

    I actually think that sounds perfect. When people are thinking of getting into touring I always recommend that they buy a hard-tail MTB. 26in wheels are perfect for stability, and also, in an emergency, even the most backwater bike shop will have 26in tyres. For long distance touring comfort is the most important thing, more than fitness. Stick a Brooks saddle on that thing and you're away.

    I'd recommend spreading the weight by putting some bags on the front. You can get low-riders for forks without braze-ons, or you can speak to your nearest framebuilder/local bike shop about welding braze-ons to your front fork. You've alluded to bike packing stuff so that's obviously an option too.

    Aye if you're wanting off road doing something that hardcore MTB-ers would do sounds no fun at all. I guess if you go off road you may have to accept getting off and wheeling it when things get hairy, but riding through, for instance, Glen Affric on those tracks would be heaven.

    E.T.A I da ken far you are, but regarding the braze ons for the front fork I recommend speaking to Alistair at Wheelcraft in Clachan o Campsite (central belt). He's mostly a wheelbuilder but is a general know-all when it comes to bikes. He's a massive blether though so allow for some raconteuring time 😎.

    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.. 😄

     

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    Official P&b Cycling Thread

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    47 minutes ago, velo army said:

     

    What do you mean by off road? I wouldn't mind going on the occasional LR track if necessary. Is it a hard-tail you've got? 

    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?

     

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    Official P&b Cycling Thread

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    8 hours ago, velo army said:

    Thanks for that. I'm just going to go ahead and buy the same bike I got stolen which was a Thorn Sherpa. I'm feeling the desire to go some proper long touring again.

    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? 🤔

     

     

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