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by Monty
16 Dec 2016, 10:54
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Mobile phone renewal
Replies: 70
Views: 3500

Re: Mobile phone renewal

... years then I'll consider it but to be honest I do like to upgrade my phones as I get bored with them. Iirc we discussed the battery apparently not being replaceable in them, so presumably an upgrade in two years will be almost inevitable. (smirk) No not really, I've still got every Apple product ...
by StMarks
16 Dec 2016, 10:48
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Mobile phone renewal
Replies: 70
Views: 3500

Re: Mobile phone renewal

Kwacky wrote:... If the S7 lasts the two years then I'll consider it but to be honest I do like to upgrade my phones as I get bored with them.
Iirc we discussed the battery apparently not being replaceable in them, so presumably an upgrade in two years will be almost inevitable. (smirk)
by Rossgo
16 Dec 2016, 09:04
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: CCTV
Replies: 68
Views: 2331

Re: CCTV

... to get a gate fitted. I'm certainly not getting another bike until I'm happy with the security outside my house. It's good you have an option of being able to fit a gate. Definitely a wise move. I saw a car eyeing up people's cars/ bikes the other day. They were on European plates (spanish) and ...
by D6
14 Dec 2016, 15:23
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What are you doing today ??
Replies: 18655
Views: 2736428

Re: What are you doing today ??

Got my results of the mock English GCSE paper I took last week. It's a new grading system which replaces A-F. It's now 1-9, 1 being dunce and 9 being Uber-swot. I got a level 8 (A* equivalent). I'm chuffed to say the least. Relieved too, been fretting about it for over a week. Hoo'd ...
by TonyB
14 Dec 2016, 11:41
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What are you doing today ??
Replies: 18655
Views: 2736428

Re: What are you doing today ??

Got my results of the mock English GCSE paper I took last week. It's a new grading system which replaces A-F. It's now 1-9, 1 being dunce and 9 being Uber-swot. I got a level 8 (A* equivalent). I'm chuffed to say the least. Relieved too, been fretting about it for over a week. Hoo'd have ...
by StMarks
12 Dec 2016, 17:32
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Buying online - basic contract law
Replies: 37
Views: 1793

Re: Buying online - basic contract law

... I tend to use Amazon rather than Fleabay for such items because the way they conduct their business virtually eliminates the possibility of them being counterfeit. Anyway, when I had selected my ( Bosch ) the banner below that pushes other products for the same vehicle had a listing for a pair ...
by duke63
10 Dec 2016, 22:10
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Turkey
Replies: 31
Views: 1270

Re: Turkey

The world appears to be turning to shit!

Elections in the West being manipulated by Putin, bombs in Eastern Europe, IS back in Palmyra... and Man City getting thrashed by Leicester.
by Cav
10 Dec 2016, 10:40
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Pokemon Go
Replies: 798
Views: 94966

Re: Pokemon Go

Ahhh.. didn't realise you said HP was 312.. thought you were being sarcastic about the CP.

People have tested it and a max CP/HP Chansey is almost impossible to beat in the 60 second window of opportunity
by D41
09 Dec 2016, 12:10
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Kwacky's biking plans
Replies: 177
Views: 20992

Re: Kwacky's biking plans

I'm a bit skeptical of MV support being good anywhere at all,,,,they have an appalling reputation for that....which is such a pity, as they really are a beautiful looking bike.
by kiwikrasher
09 Dec 2016, 11:32
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What do you want to vent about today?
Replies: 4343
Views: 512519

Re: What do you want to vent about today?

I've never crashed on the road ***touches wood*** the scooter was always in carparks being an idiot and trying to wheelie it (never hit a car thou' R34PER!) and about three times going into my driveway as it was light gravel and I kept going in too hot. Once on my ...
by Cav
09 Dec 2016, 10:57
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What do you want to vent about today?
Replies: 4343
Views: 512519

Re: What do you want to vent about today?

I only crashed once on my scooter but once I had my 2 stroke 125 I crashed 5 times in 5 months. The last one put me in hospital and shut the road for an hour... ***touches wood*** haven't had a crash since being on a big bike for over 5 years
by TonyB
07 Dec 2016, 21:46
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What are you doing today ??
Replies: 18655
Views: 2736428

Re: What are you doing today ??

... place looks brilliant. They build a car every year that gets raced at Silverstone in a student cup after the F1, the one they have this year is being developed to be under 200kg and it has a tuned CBR600RR motor on the back of it. It'll be a couple of years until I apply for it yet though.
by Cav
07 Dec 2016, 15:59
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What do you want to vent about today?
Replies: 4343
Views: 512519

Re: What do you want to vent about today?

That sounds poor to me, Kiwi.. despite not being a parent myself I'm well aware of the sort of sacrifice you need to make and also what (to a kid) makes something even better. For example staying up later than usual to go on a show you love. It's ...
by D41
07 Dec 2016, 15:15
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: 75 Years since Pearl Harbour attack
Replies: 7
Views: 256

Re: 75 Years since Pearl Harbour attack

No...but close. The last part about the sub. I hadn't known about....the other stuff I got from being a geek about anything that can blow sh*t up.
by kiwikrasher
07 Dec 2016, 13:57
Forum: Photos and Videos
Topic: Daylight Robbery
Replies: 12
Views: 907

Re: Daylight Robbery

... for stolen bikes. The European countries these bikes are going to, need to have better checks and controls on VIN's and the like to prevent them being re-birthed. In Australia if a car or bike is written off, it can never be re-registered. That change has reduced the amount of re-births dramatically, ...
by C00kiemonster
06 Dec 2016, 09:27
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Christmas lists
Replies: 17
Views: 836

Re: Christmas lists

... partner in crime and a great bike sitting in my garage. And as a bonus I'm home for Christmas and New Years this year. First time in 4 yrs of being Offshore. No - you've nailed it fella :) I don't need anything - i'll be with my nearest and dearest at Christmas. As long as there is some beer ...
by kiwikrasher
05 Dec 2016, 23:53
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Christmas lists
Replies: 17
Views: 836

Re: Christmas lists

... partner in crime and a great bike sitting in my garage. And as a bonus I'm home for Christmas and New Years this year. First time in 4 yrs of being Offshore.
by Kwacky
05 Dec 2016, 15:32
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Christmas lists
Replies: 17
Views: 836

Christmas lists

Anyone done theirs yet?

Not sure what I want this year. On the biking front I need some more base layers and the rear paddock stand could do with being replaced.

Otherwise there's not much I can think I need (apart from a new bike).
by D6Nutz
04 Dec 2016, 17:39
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: What did you do to your bike today ??
Replies: 11965
Views: 1778710

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

It was nice seeing all the bikes out today, all dressed up.

Shame I was in the car, but I did have the roof down to enjoy the noise of being overtaken (happy)
by bb41
03 Dec 2016, 18:30
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Just popped in...still read all your posts..
Replies: 11
Views: 476

Re: Just popped in...still read all your posts..

... enjoying attending to your flock. IMHO most people who believe they have " tough jobs & work long hours" would baulk at 10+ years of being a 24/7 slave to animals. Are Great Danes still your hound of choice.? Hi, yes I still have two Great Danes, plus 4 other mutts !!. Doing the animals ...