What are you doing today ??

[kiwikrasher]

I have to say that every child bar one only took one item and they all said thank you.

Have to say, even though I have certain expectations of politeness all the kids conducted themselves in an impeccable manner. Even when a group of 15-16 boys rocked up I thought “here we go” but they were just as well behaved as the little ones.

I wonder if you had parents bringing kids to your area as it was deemed safer?

I ate way more treats than I should have and as I avoid sugar in my diet normally, my guts is way mad with me this morning

[Monty]

I normally send my kids out to beg and then turn all the lights off and hide behind the settee.

[D41]

Is that just for Halloween, or business-as-usual over there at Chez Monty.....?

[D41]

Today I'm heading off to the desert to see KISS in concert....I looked it up, and it's been exactly 40 years and 3 days since I last saw them in concert.

$50 sez their setlist hasn't changed one bit.

[D41]

Well, the KISS show was truly exceptional, amazing, etc.....you could throw all the superlatives you want at it, and you still wouldn't do it justice.
But beforehand, I remember thinking "$300 a ticket? I must be losing my mind!"

Had great seats, on the floor, and a couple of us took advantage of a few vacant seats even closer to the stage).
There was fire-breathing, rocket-firing guitars, hydraulic drum risers, "floating" podiums, the singer was zip-lining around above the crowd, explosions, flames shooting up around the stage, giant balloons bouncing around all over the place, a second stage in the middle of the arena, etc.....I've probably missed out a lot, I'm still trying to take it all in.
...As good as I hoped it might be, it blew away all my expectations - and all that from a bunch of guys in their late 60s and early 70s.
I can't for the life of me imagine what they could have done to make that show any better. I am truly impressed.
Best $300 I ever spent on one night of entertainment.
(...not counting hookers in Las Vegas*).



*Allegedly.

[Kwacky]

Off to the pub shortly for an evening gig.

[D6Nutz]

Went to check on the caravan this morning.. the storm has taken it's toll and one of the sky lights is broken.

I wiped up the rain from the inside and taped a bin bag over the sky light. That will be a tomorrow problem.

Then hired a van and drove 190 miles to look at a bike.. Costco and hertz do a great party by the hour solution, you just get a pin number to unlock the van and if you go.. brilliant idea, though a little expensive for a longer run.

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[D6Nutz]

Bit more driving about today.. picked up some body armour, only used a couple of times and less than half the new price. Full length chest and back protector and attachment points for a neck brace if I fancy adding one later.

Ordered goggles and gloves so ready to go.

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[Frankie]

Went to check on the caravan this morning.. the storm has taken it's toll and one of the sky lights is broken.

I wiped up the rain from the inside and taped a bin bag over the sky light. That will be a tomorrow problem.

Then hired a van and drove 190 miles to look at a bike.. Costco and hertz do a great party by the hour solution, you just get a pin number to unlock the van and if you go.. brilliant idea, though a little expensive for a longer run.

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Sorry about your caravan.... Question on the van hire, sounds like a good idea, had a look on line, cant see what they charge ? compared to standard daily fees ... whats the hour rate ? or is it miles ? the web site is full of stuff but no facts

[D6Nutz]

Went to check on the caravan this morning.. the storm has taken it's toll and one of the sky lights is broken.

I wiped up the rain from the inside and taped a bin bag over the sky light. That will be a tomorrow problem.

Then hired a van and drove 190 miles to look at a bike.. Costco and hertz do a great party by the hour solution, you just get a pin number to unlock the van and if you go.. brilliant idea, though a little expensive for a longer run.

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Sorry about your caravan.... Question on the van hire, sounds like a good idea, had a look on line, cant see what they charge ? compared to standard daily fees ... whats the hour rate ? or is it miles ? the web site is full of stuff but no facts

It's both time and distance..

I was charged £16 per hour and 35p per mile. So 5 hours and 190 miles worked out to £146.

A full weekend hire in a SWB transit is about the same cost.. so yeah, it's not cheap but it's very convenient and would work well for local pickups or tip runs etc....



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[Cav]

Nearly killed a child.

[D6Nutz]

Nearly killed a child.

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Hopefully a life lesson learned right there.. don't stand in the middle of the track (or road)

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[Kwacky]

He's lucky. Like Jon says, hopefully he won't do it again.

[Cav]

I hope so too. I also hope the Dad learned a lesson after I spoke to him.

[Cav]

If anyone wants to see the video and hear what I said to them after here's your link: https://youtu.be/K5K8x5Y5Mjw?si=RAh8qQ5nyz2ySts7

[Kwacky]

So he was more worried about your swearing than he was about having his kid on the track? What a prick.

[Cav]

Yep. I'm surprised how calm I was talking to him to be honest, I was and still am livid

[D6Nutz]

If anyone wants to see the video and hear what I said to them after here's your link: https://youtu.be/K5K8x5Y5Mjw?si=RAh8qQ5nyz2ySts7

Bloody hell, that would have really hurt you both if you'd hit him.. you were really shifting.

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[Cav]

Would have really hurt. Me and the bike weigh a combined 110-115kg and GPS says I was doing over 30 mph.. that 40kg kid would have been spending some nights in hospital that's for sure.

[D41]

Do cyclists have the right of way over pedestrians over there, and is there a speed limit on the trails?