What are your unpopular opinions? (Vol. 2)

[Blown2CV]

stemll said:

Austin Prefect said:

stemll said:

Last wedding I went to I'd hazzard that only 50% of the men were wearing a suit. No-one seemed to care one way or another just wish someone had told me beforehand

One that wasn't was the groom's brother but the groom's 6 month old son was in a suit matching the best man and groom. My jacket and tie disappeared as soon as the service was over. I had to go and find it when summoned for photos which I wasn't expecting. At least it was an open bar and I wasn't driving

Based just on age, the next funeral in the family is likely to be mine and I've expressed the wish to not be buried in a suit as I'll be uncomfortable for ever more. Jeans and t-shirt for me. I also don't want anyone attending the funeral to wear a suit.

Not 6 year old?

No

a baby wearing a suit? One that can't walk yet?

[stemll]

Blown2CV said:

stemll said:

Austin Prefect said:

stemll said:

Last wedding I went to I'd hazzard that only 50% of the men were wearing a suit. No-one seemed to care one way or another just wish someone had told me beforehand

One that wasn't was the groom's brother but the groom's 6 month old son was in a suit matching the best man and groom. My jacket and tie disappeared as soon as the service was over. I had to go and find it when summoned for photos which I wasn't expecting. At least it was an open bar and I wasn't driving

Based just on age, the next funeral in the family is likely to be mine and I've expressed the wish to not be buried in a suit as I'll be uncomfortable for ever more. Jeans and t-shirt for me. I also don't want anyone attending the funeral to wear a suit.

Not 6 year old?

No

a baby wearing a suit? One that can't walk yet?

Why does it seem that people who weren't there don't believe me

Anyway, I thought it was supposed to be a sign of respect to wear a suit.

[Austin Prefect]

stemll said:

Blown2CV said:

stemll said:

Austin Prefect said:

stemll said:

Last wedding I went to I'd hazzard that only 50% of the men were wearing a suit. No-one seemed to care one way or another just wish someone had told me beforehand

One that wasn't was the groom's brother but the groom's 6 month old son was in a suit matching the best man and groom. My jacket and tie disappeared as soon as the service was over. I had to go and find it when summoned for photos which I wasn't expecting. At least it was an open bar and I wasn't driving

Based just on age, the next funeral in the family is likely to be mine and I've expressed the wish to not be buried in a suit as I'll be uncomfortable for ever more. Jeans and t-shirt for me. I also don't want anyone attending the funeral to wear a suit.

Not 6 year old?

No

a baby wearing a suit? One that can't walk yet?

Why does it seem that people who weren't there don't believe me

Anyway, I thought it was supposed to be a sign of respect to wear a suit.

There is also the oddity of the groom (as opposed to bride and groom) having a 6 month old son.

[dunkind]

Could have been it’s birthday suit?

[Blown2CV]

stemll said:

Blown2CV said:

stemll said:

Austin Prefect said:

stemll said:

Last wedding I went to I'd hazzard that only 50% of the men were wearing a suit. No-one seemed to care one way or another just wish someone had told me beforehand

One that wasn't was the groom's brother but the groom's 6 month old son was in a suit matching the best man and groom. My jacket and tie disappeared as soon as the service was over. I had to go and find it when summoned for photos which I wasn't expecting. At least it was an open bar and I wasn't driving

Based just on age, the next funeral in the family is likely to be mine and I've expressed the wish to not be buried in a suit as I'll be uncomfortable for ever more. Jeans and t-shirt for me. I also don't want anyone attending the funeral to wear a suit.

Not 6 year old?

No

a baby wearing a suit? One that can't walk yet?

Why does it seem that people who weren't there don't believe me

Anyway, I thought it was supposed to be a sign of respect to wear a suit.

it's not that i don't believe you i just find it incredibly odd!

[Missy Charm]

stemll said:

Blown2CV said:

stemll said:

Austin Prefect said:

stemll said:

Last wedding I went to I'd hazzard that only 50% of the men were wearing a suit. No-one seemed to care one way or another just wish someone had told me beforehand

One that wasn't was the groom's brother but the groom's 6 month old son was in a suit matching the best man and groom. My jacket and tie disappeared as soon as the service was over. I had to go and find it when summoned for photos which I wasn't expecting. At least it was an open bar and I wasn't driving

Based just on age, the next funeral in the family is likely to be mine and I've expressed the wish to not be buried in a suit as I'll be uncomfortable for ever more. Jeans and t-shirt for me. I also don't want anyone attending the funeral to wear a suit.

Not 6 year old?

No

a baby wearing a suit? One that can't walk yet?

Why does it seem that people who weren't there don't believe me

Anyway, I thought it was supposed to be a sign of respect to wear a suit.

God knows. It's not even as if it's that difficult to buy a babygrow got up to look like a suit:

https://www.patpat.com/uk/magician-baby-boy-girl-n...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lilax-Gentleman-Tuxedo-Ch...

&c.

[nickfrog]

As a sport, I find road cycling extremely boring compared to off road cycling. In fact I don't understand why you would choose to ride alongside cars and potholes when you can use natural obstacles as a source of immense fun instead, particularly when airborne although it's the landing that is occasionally the main issue!

[CG2020UK]

nickfrog said:

As a sport, I find road cycling extremely boring compared to off road cycling. In fact I don't understand why you would choose to ride alongside cars and potholes when you can use natural obstacles as a source of immense fun instead, particularly when airborne although it's the landing that is occasionally the main issue!

I’m firmly in the road racing camp with a bit of CX and mountain bike in the off-season.

Road cycling appeal to me was the pure performance side of it. Pushing the body as far as it can go. I also got to explore loads of different countries and have plenty of funny stories. Massively about the people and who you train with as well.

Sometimes downhill just came across to me as whoever has the least self preservation wins.

[popeyewhite]

nickfrog said:

I don't understand why you would choose to ride alongside cars and potholes etc

This. I would never road cycle again you're supposed to be enjoying a healthy exercise instead you're breathing in carcinogens from cars into expanded lungs and risking your life on overcrowded roads. I love sports and have nothing against cyclists, i was one myself, but road cycling nowadays is nuts IMO.

[otolith]

popeyewhite said:

This. I would never road cycle again you're supposed to be enjoying a healthy exercise instead you're breathing in carcinogens from cars into expanded lungs and risking your life on overcrowded roads. I love sports and have nothing against cyclists, i was one myself, but road cycling nowadays is nuts IMO.

Think it depends where you live. I used to go out on the bike for an hour at lunchtime, but I had routes which meant I seldom saw a car for most of that time. I did have a mountain bike as well, but it wouldn't have been worth driving out to a trail to use it in an hour.

[popeyewhite]

otolith said:

popeyewhite said:

This. I would never road cycle again you're supposed to be enjoying a healthy exercise instead you're breathing in carcinogens from cars into expanded lungs and risking your life on overcrowded roads. I love sports and have nothing against cyclists, i was one myself, but road cycling nowadays is nuts IMO.

Think it depends where you live. I used to go out on the bike for an hour at lunchtime, but I had routes which meant I seldom saw a car for most of that time. I did have a mountain bike as well, but it wouldn't have been worth driving out to a trail to use it in an hour.

Deep countryside, good roads, solo outing in summer sounds good.

[nickfrog]

Yes sure, but if you have a choice I still do not see what road riding has that MTB doesn't. But I can see what MTB has that road riding doesn't.

[Antony Moxey]

nickfrog said:

Yes sure, but if you have a choice I still do not see what road riding has that MTB doesn't. But I can see what MTB has that road riding doesn't.

It's faster, smoother, easier, you can go an awful lot further in the same time out, which follows there's a lot more to see. If you stop for a bite to eat or a coffee you're not going into places covered in mud, less chance of an accident, so less chance of damage to either you, your kit or your bike.

I've done plenty of both, but have to say prefer on-road to off-road. I find it easier just getting the bike out the garage and off I go, a lot of times MTBing is just too much faff to get to a decent trail. But both have their pluses and minuses.

[g3org3y]

Marriage is good for men.

[nickfrog]

Fair enough. I find MTB feels much faster given the terrain and the proximity of trees and other obstacles, even though it is slower.
As for going further, yes sure but you can't go places that MTB let's you reach.
As for faff, it depends. For me there it is equal faff, as in very little but I can see that for many it's more convenient.
Plenty of nice places to stop for coffee and food off road too.
Maybe I need a gravel bike for best of both!

[mac96]

g3org3y said:

Marriage is good for men.

Divorce less so!

[popeyewhite]

mac96 said:

g3org3y said:

Marriage is good for men.

Divorce less so!

I suspect you mean not spiritually or emotionally. I have absolutely loved being divorced and look back at my married years (10) as a wasted opportunity at life. I mean I was happy enough through some of it, but when I consider how far I've moved forward today.. .

[P-Jay]

nickfrog said:

As a sport, I find road cycling extremely boring compared to off road cycling. In fact I don't understand why you would choose to ride alongside cars and potholes when you can use natural obstacles as a source of immense fun instead, particularly when airborne although it's the landing that is occasionally the main issue!

Same, I dislike road riding, the risks are the more boring yet serious 'hit by a car' kind. I've never cared about times or speed and certainly not about cadence or aero.

I love riding off-road, moving the bike under you, feeling for grip, looking for lines etc. It really keeps my mind from wandering into anxiety and stress.

I'm told road riders like to feel a sense of achievement post-ride, which they enjoy, where are MTBers enjoy the ride. Neither is wrong or right, but I just don't enjoy it. I can walk for hours though, so it's not like I have to be constantly stimulated.

[P-Jay]

nickfrog said:

Maybe I need a gravel bike for best of both!

That's just crazy talk!

[mac96]

popeyewhite said:

mac96 said:

g3org3y said:

Marriage is good for men.

Divorce less so!

I suspect you mean not spiritually or emotionally. I have absolutely loved being divorced and look back at my married years (10) as a wasted opportunity at life. I mean I was happy enough through some of it, but when I consider how far I've moved forward today.. .

It was meant as a slightly frivolous comment about the practical outcomes, but as a matter of fact I agree with you completely about the more important things. The sheer joy and relief of getting away from someone you can no longer live with is a wonderful thing, for both parties.