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Mixed messages, you want a response or not?

You're actually asking people to explain the last 30 years of history to you? Weren't you there? If you don't take an active interest in something that's fine, but don't get annoyed when it affects you and you don't understand why.

No I was talking about Churchill.

And by shrinking the state I was referring to privatisation

What ?!

Mixed messages, you want a response or not?

You're actually asking people to explain the last 30 years of history to you? Weren't you there? If you don't take an active interest in something that's fine, but don't get annoyed when it affects you and you don't understand why.

So basically you think she deserves an almost state funeral.

I personally dont see what all the fuss is about.

I was just about to link that.

How about just confining it to winning a war and halting the invasion of the country?

As opposed to stabilising inflation and shrinking the state.

Oh do shut up.

Evidently

And................. what is it neu ?

I never had much of an opinion of Maggie, but she is really beginning to annoy me now.
Not a very humble person was she.

I still dont see why she is being treated like this in death. She was a PM not a Royal.
And who is paying for it all ?

Can someone tell me why her death is such a massive deal ?
Is there something I dont know about ?

or eye hospital.

My jeans are definitely getting tighter despite a decent increase in swimming and cycling.
:(

Another 4k done last night. Felt much stronger, despite not being able to tumble because I have done something to my sacroiliac joint. Hoping it recovers soon.
I dont think cycling is helping it though.

@Tenners; What was your old session like ? Just start at 25% of it and work up.
Stretch deltoids and triceps regularly.

Er where are you!

Bike polo my arse.

Just so people don't take this out of context, she's the first fatality in Central London since Henry but the 13th fatality within the M25 ringroad since then.

13th !! Jeez .

That's awful.

Thanks, that's really helpful - I'm going to buy a pull buoy and try exclusively with that to get swimming fitness/technique better (I'm starting from a pretty low base here!) and then try to work out how to swim without it!

The pull has one side bigger than the other, so basically the bigger side down in the water will be more floaty, the smaller side less floaty.

I use the less, because im a girl and I have a more floaty hip area anyway.
Try both sides and see which you prefer.
It goes in between your thighs, right at the top/crotch. Lower and it can cause back pain.

Have a go. It is weird to start with but just focus on the roll of the hips.

:)

I tried one of those leg floats at my swim this morning, what a difference. Only yesterday i was trying to kick less, which made a big difference, today i tried not kicking at all. A huge difference! Felt like i could really push my way though the water focusing on moving forwards rather than not sinking. Also helped with getting used to breathing on my left with proper rotation. Not sure how much i should be doing with the float as it actually felt a fair bit easier than without.

Great !

As a rule of thumb (whatever that means) swimming aids should not be used more than 25% of the overall session.

I would start with full fc, then go onto pull, then back to fc.
The pull is my main swimming kit recommendation.
Pull is great when you start to get tired and technique starts to lack.
and yes it is easier, because it is lifting you hips.
The higher in the water the less drag you are causing. :)

When using it, concentrate on the roll of the hips, and the technique of the arms, body postion and breathing.

Enjoy !

Myself this morning;

Well my behaviour anyway. A woman in a small 4x4 drove too close. Then completely cut me up. No Danger as it was all slow, but I dont think she even saw me. Completely oblivious.

So once the traffic moved on and i over took her as she was taking a fork left I wacked her right wing mirror really hard and it went into the flipped position.
I felt good.
Then she stopped at the lights and opened her door and was pointing at it .
I told her to ' wake up '.
I dont think she realised it just flips back into position.

Not good cyclist behaviour. I blame the Monster PMT.

Ah beat me.
:)

This is good, nick nacks bike indescision is new to me... Every other bike we've bought has had a more or less singular purpose so the choices were easier.

Also I agree with ed in that it sounds like the trek is her favourite... But it's still close.

No. The Trek is your favourite. Big difference.

Yes 5-7pm.

I will be a sunday regular, once I have got the Swimathon out of the way.
:)

might aswell cancel the Ruby then and order an Amira in.

The Ruby just wouldnt turn instantly... it was like;
Me; ' yes we are going this way '
Ruby; Oh, Oh ok, but I like straight, oh ok, Im getting there'
Me; TUT.

Trek;' Where we going, where we going ?!! ' waggingtail
Me; ' Ooooo my bones are vibrating.....'

Madone - 50cm.
Ruby - 48cm
Endura - 48cm (awaiting, tried 51cm, too long on tt)

My tricross is a 48 or 49cm

I use the hoods mostly on my tricross, yet the drops on the trek felt more comfy.

Should my upper back be rounded or straight ?

Yes I am now thinking of trying the Amira... what about Tarmac ? Too stiff ?

Going no where with this damn choosing a bike.

The Specialized Ruby sport, is lovely and comfy, yet sluggish.
Awaiting a Jamis endura sport in my size.

Tried a Trek Madone 3.1 wsd yes I know different geo. Loved the handling and position, although i think it may break my fanny before 100k.

What next ?

Long distance but responsive..... ??
I love my Tricross too much.

I have a garden.... but let's face it. This is England.

Electric: A-rated vs C-rated tumble dryers
Rating Model Cost per 7kg load Annual cost
A Bosch WTW84360GB 14p £26
C Beko DRCT70W 49p £89

Stalker !