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But yeah, lock all the windows and doors securely tonight, just in case.

OMG you guys! Don't spook the poor guy any more than he has been!

Maybe go back to the house in the day to reassure yourself there's nothing untoward about it?

Why didn't Battersea like Sunday? Surely it's just a normal day for them?

Are you able to get the same food the kitten is currently eating?

Toys with catnip are the best toys.

Take a blanket when you collect and give it a good rub it on the bed it's been sleeping in there - might make it feel less insecure back at yours.

What kind of collar did you get? Quick release?

I'd be really surprised if they're not dissolving stitches? Otherwise, Celia Hammond in Lewisham or Blue Cross in Victoria would do it but you should get the kitten registered at a vet anyway...

^^^ WTF?!

sigh

Twitter is such a horrible place for gullible, animal loving, grammar pedants, like me.

^ Nothing original there, sorry :/

I love your threads David. :)

It blows my mind to think that until relatively recently, ownership and trade of people was legal.

It's mind-boggling that only last century in the West, more recently in many other countries, women weren't allowed to vote, gain university degrees, own property or expect/demand equal pay (if they were able to have a paid job at all).

Also that despite seemingly endless changes to design, materials and every component, the very first pedalled bikes (the Velocipede or 'Boneshaker') still bear a strong resemblance to the bicycles we ride today, in the digital age! How amazing is that?

Finally - religion. The idea that there's a God (or many) looking down on us, existing inside us, caring for us, creating us etc. and that there's after-life, does sounds marvellous, but it's just too fantastic for my tiny brain to accept. I kind of hope that might change over the years, but as things stand, my leaps of faith are even wimpier than my skids (which are almost non-existent).

Awful, devastating, tragic news.

A death is always upsetting but somehow even more disturbing when the rider is young and it happens close to home.

RIP.

Grabbed some of Allpress' Brasilian beans. Really nice as espresso. It's not as dark as the Redchurch blend, but I think they've roasted it for espresso-based drinks. Still good in the Aeropress though, but as espresso it's fantastic; syrupy thick, with a dark chocolate acidity.
Sounds yum. Might have to swing by tomorrow.

Got over various long-standing bodily issues in Switzerland the other week by swimming for the first time in at least 20 years by deciding the opportunity to do so in crystal clear, open water enveloped in gob-smacking surroundings was too good to pass up. First dip in a Zurich river sporting a strong current made me afraid initially, given that my most recent swim before that was in a calm pool somewhere. It's so easy to forget how glorious being submerged in water is. A later swim in the expanse of Lausanne lake had me in raptures.

We followed it up with a couple of lengths of the segregated Serpentine area this weekend, although that made it clearer how much of a travesty public water is over here. Still loved it, but felt as if I was barely moving. There's lots to admire in anyone who clearly has a strong stroke, which nobody remarked about mine.
Well you know, different strokes...

I can't get my head around the idea of swimming in the Serpentine. Why did you feel static in it? Too much bird poo?

For any democracy to be truly fair, so things aren't de-railed by personal or political agendas, anyone who puts themselves forward for election should be automatically barred. You should go through the membership list, find the least active members and co-opt them onto the committee.
Hahaha. Hilarious.

And a bit of a numpty.

He's only 18. Still, unacceptably poor apostrophe usage.

A depressing read, this thread, but some good points raised.

If anyone on here wants to channel their feelings about the current justice system in to an organisation that campaigns to improve it, I'm certain RoadPeace would love to hear from you: http://www.roadpeace.org/rdr/

^ Good lord! There's something vaguely biblical about that!

Ha! I am not fast at all, as anyone who rides with me will attest

I do! It was a bit of a climb though, and not a race ;)

Or that I'm not a...well, anyway.

Fucking hell. If I worked in Evans I'd be rude too.

Yes, this happens everyday, in shops and businesses all over the world. Customers just pay for what they receive, either before or having received it, whether a service or in tangible goods.

Apart from you, cos you're a special case, and you get stuff for free normally, cos the shop is blessed by your presence, and lucky to have within the space it pays for, and the people who need to be paid to work there learn stuff from you that helps them in the future. So it should be done for you for nothing. I'm amazed they didn't try to slip you a tenner for needing their services when you did. You really helped them by turning up in what is called, in wanker speak, a "distress purchase environment". You needed them, they helped you, and you walked out.

Maybe everyone is like you. Let's hope not, because every shop you walk into will have a hand written sign saying "Sorry, closed due to bankruptcy." So no food, no things, and no services forthcoming at all. And a long, hungry walk back to your cold home the next time you need a lock ring tightened.

Go back tomorrow and pay them.
Repped.

I'm trying to think of other places you'd go to expecting free use of tools and labour, or in fact where you'd hand over your property for repair without agreeing on a price, or discussing the nature of the work...?

Also, to have a pop at all Evans stores for this disagreement is unfair. From what I can tell, they have made significant progress in the past couple of years with their customer care and staff training.

I'd quite like to see About Time.

Possibly even, in the cinema.

Next time we include Peckham - where else are there fairies in the trees?

http://londonist.com/2011/09/blakes-angel-oak-replanted-on-peckham-rye.php

^ I love the last one - looks like YAL's had enough and is making a hasty exit without the rest of us.

^ Did you cycle past lmnh at about 3pm today?

Is my totally wild guess correct that the bloke fifth from right is HairyChris?
There are no flies on you are there Oliver?

^ What did David Frost deliberate, cogitate and digest?

I enjoyed that. The sun came out, twas lovely company, I learnt a few things, there were no lost people, crashes or punctures AND I had a minor ASL victory that pleased me more than is really justified ;)

Thanks to Branwen for being a fine back-marker, Skydancer for keeping us in check and Your American Leader for being a superb guide.

Hi hmbrt - fab!

It might be a challenge saying your consonants-only name but it'll be good to meet you too!