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really nice 60x56cm, British-made, Columbus track frame: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Columbus-ATOM-British-built-steel-pista-track-frame-/190552514143?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item2c5dd09e5f#ht_1044wt_1139

PM'd, but to make it official: Dibs orbea track.

I want to buy some more speed, but thought I'd check out some second hand options, before spending too much on something new.

Thanks,
Sam

With one simple karabiner, I can carry my climbing shoes, a chalk bag, a pair of board shorts (to swim with (inside the shoe)) and a bottle of water (in the other shoe). The bike is also fast on the road, and light enough to carry down a small cliff. Perfect functionality.

I've made a few knives before, but this is just one I've been messing about with in a couple of evenings this week. The blade is Japanese steel, made from an old kataba saw, which was damaged. The blade is super fine, and holds an impressive edge (I can shave with it, easily, and cut 12mm rope with no problems). The handle is made from some teak, salvaged from stuff in a skip, being stripped off the deck of a boat next to us. The blade is let in to the handle (sandwiched), and the 'tang' is drilled to allow the thickened epoxy to form a mechanical bond. should be more than strong enough as an emergency sailing knife.
Not quite finished shaping the handle yet, but that's roughly the shape I want. Feels good in the hand. I'll make a leather belt pouch for it too.

Way over-priced for the body. I picked one up for £10, exactly the same.

Got my Poyner back.

New wheels and a front brake for some fixed time trial fun again.

I got my Poyner back (a friend flew out because it was cheaper than posting from the uk, and he needed an excuse to visit!). So happy. Needs new pedals, some new bar tape, and some air in the tyres, then a bit of adjusting, and it's good to ride again.

Enjoying the Leica D-lux 5. So nice to have a decent camera that fits in my pocket. Not had a chance to take many proper photos yet, but here are a few from the last week or so.

I have just started one, to keep friends&family, back home up to date with the things I'm doing. They're always asking me what I'm doing, and asking to see photos, so this is an easy and convenient way to do it.
http://samueldoman.tumblr.com/

I've noticed most tumblr blogs don't seem to serve any real purpose?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3Xf3wXRfbc&feature=player_embedded#at=85

This is where I spent my afternoon. At the top of Creole's mizzen mast, 150ft above the deck.

I love my job!

whats the size like compared to a G-11?

A G11 looks like this in a hand:

A d-lux 5 looks like this in a hand:

Since selling all of my camera gear, except for an OM10 and a few lenses, when I left the uk, I've been missing the convenience of digital, so I was planning on buying a 5D, but after really thinking about what I'm actually going to be doing with it, I decided to spend the money on a high-end compact instead. I went for the Leica d-lux 5, which I'm very happy with. Obviously it's not quite the same league as the 5D, but the lens is unreal for such a compact, and the image quality and noise is so much better than I expected from such a small camera. It's so convenient to be able to take half decent photos, and reasonable hd video in various aspect ratios, through a decent lens, on a camera that fits in my pocket.
I bought the leather case for it too, which is pretty cool. looks very 'traditional-leica', and protects the camera well. It also comes with a free, legal version of lightroom aswell, which is what persuaded me to go for it over a lumix lx-5 I'll have some sample shots soon, hopefully.

Seriously. No clues?

Will you be able to tap dance when it has healed?

This is nice: http://cgi.ebay.de/CANNONDALE-Aero-Bahnrad-Fixie-Singlespeed-59cm-TOP-/220783103477?_trksid=p4340.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%252BDDSIC%26otn%3D6%26pmod%3D170642983595%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D64401664679237878#ht_888wt_1139

But does he collect from Palma?

I can't believe nobody on here has shipped stuff within europe before?

I'm trying to find a reasonably priced, reliable courier, to send a bike from Mallorca to the UK. I've tried getting a few quotes online, but everything I can find seems extortionate.
If anyone who has any recommendations/experience, I would be grateful.

Thanks,

I'd like to Buy a rear disc wheel for use on the track. However, my budget is limited, so I thought it would be a good idea to look for something secondhand first. Ideally 120mm spacing already, if not, I'm sure I can convert the axle. Track axle with nuts (not qr skewer) is essential though.
I'm not bothered about the specific makes/models, or even age, as long as the wheel is of reasonable quality, and not too battered/damaged.

Many thanks,
Sam

I will take the shoes, if you are happy to post them to Spain(at my expense)? They will definitely fit me, as I've had a pair of size 45 bonts before.
Please let me know,
Sam

also, this:

I've applied for a crew vacancy, for when I finish my boatbuilding course. exciting stuff!

Seeing this thread on the first page reminds me: I qualified from the International Boatbuilding Training College, with a distinction, and I'm now the ship's carpenter onboard this boat (Creole, the largest classic sailing yacht in the world!), and the accompanying 60ft racing boat, from 1896, Avel. Both boats were built by Camper Nicholson in the UK (Gosport). I've been out in the Med (living onboard) for just over a month now, and it's completely amazing. Seeing as I've grown up on boats, sailing and working anyway, I couldn't ask for a more perfect way to make a living and see a bit of the world!
There aren't many full time ship's carpenters positions left in the world, as there aren't many boats of this caliber still sailing, so I feel really privileged to be working with this amazing boat. As you can imagine, the work is really non-stop, and there are always things that need repairing etc. It's great fun though!

Dibs wheels. PM sent.