And today's commuting highlight is...

[GM182]

black-k1 said:

GM182 said:

Had a bit of a more rational think after this rant last night...reckon my stress levels would be much less if I reset my attitude. Was trying to get home to take son to football practice and was rushing...will just chill and take my time this evening. (Didn't take the train as couldn't find my bicycle lock...)

It's the only way I can make commuting on the bike work. Chill! The journey takes as long as it takes and getting worked up is not going to get you there any sooner. Likewise, getting upset/irate at other road users is not going to stop them being a dick (if they made a genuine mistake they'll already know that) and will only escalate a possible confrontation.

Yep...going to be as smooth as possible this evening and get home when I get there...

[Sea Demon]

Was all going so well last night, thought I'd go Blackwall/A2 for a change - WRONG!

Blackwall closed so went A13/Dartford Bridge/M25/M20 - accident on the bridge aswell and 2 lanes closed, not seen so much traffic on 1 journey in a long time - still only took me an extra 5 minutes so probably a quicker route on a normal day.

Fitted my heated grips and bar muffs last night, just in time for a cold spell - bring it on.

[CaptainSlow]

Very windy in the way home last night.

My conscience is feeling a little guilty as at one point I did closely follow an ambulance and took advantage of the gaps.created, I guess I would have filtered anyway but was certainly easier.

[pessimal]

touching zero degrees this morning.

need to find my thermal liner this weekend!

[pessimal]

ahhh, thermal liner goodness

[Pothole]

Followed a 67 reg Merc A class for about a mile earlier with all 3 brake lights lit. Told him at the next lights, he seemed half asleep...roads are well salty now so that's it for the bike once I get home tonight.

[black-k1]

Pothole said:

Followed a 67 reg Merc A class for about a mile earlier with all 3 brake lights lit. Told him at the next lights, he seemed half asleep...roads are well salty now so that's it for the bike once I get home tonight.

An automatic I expect, with left foot on left peddle and right foot on right peddle.

[anonymous-user]

black-k1 said:

An automatic I expect, with left foot on left peddle and right foot on right peddle.

pedal
noun [ C ] UK ​ /ˈped.əl/ US ​ /ˈped.əl/
​
a small part of a machine or object that is pushed down with the foot to operate or move the machine or object:
the brake/accelerator pedal
This sewing machine is operated by a foot pedal.
He stood up on the pedals of his bike to get extra power as he cycled up the hill.



peddle
verb [ T ] UK ​ /ˈped.əl/ US ​ /ˈped.əl/ mainly disapproving
​
to sell things, especially by taking them to different places:
These products are generally peddled (from) door to door.
He travels around, peddling his wares.
​
If you peddle stories or information, you spread them by telling different people:
The organization has peddled the myth that they are supporting the local population.

[black-k1]

Mac. said:

black-k1 said:

An automatic I expect, with left foot on left peddle and right foot on right peddle.

pedal
noun [ C ] UK ? /?ped.?l/ US ? /?ped.?l/
?
a small part of a machine or object that is pushed down with the foot to operate or move the machine or object:
the brake/accelerator pedal
This sewing machine is operated by a foot pedal.
He stood up on the pedals of his bike to get extra power as he cycled up the hill.



peddle
verb [ T ] UK ? /?ped.?l/ US ? /?ped.?l/ mainly disapproving
?
to sell things, especially by taking them to different places:
These products are generally peddled (from) door to door.
He travels around, peddling his wares.
?
If you peddle stories or information, you spread them by telling different people:
The organization has peddled the myth that they are supporting the local population.

As I used to say to my Mum when she corrected my spelling:

You understood what I was saying, therefor the purpose of my communication was achieved!

[Dakkon]

Crash on the M4 Westbound, so obviously Eastbound had ground to a standstill, mile after mile of filtering in the rain this morning.

[kiethton]

First day back on the bike following a while abroad - although the drizzle/light rain was unwelcome it wasn't too bad all things considered!

[kiethton]

So finally looking at a new tyre - what is the Pierelli Diablo Strada like?

https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorcycle/road-tyr...

Also ordered the UV oil dye so I can finally see where the oil leak is coming form - fix that and tighten the chain (some serious slack but can't find my spanner the other week) and the bike will be far better!

[Pothole]

black-k1 said:

Mac. said:

black-k1 said:

An automatic I expect, with left foot on left peddle and right foot on right peddle.

pedal
noun [ C ] UK ? /?ped.?l/ US ? /?ped.?l/
?
a small part of a machine or object that is pushed down with the foot to operate or move the machine or object:
the brake/accelerator pedal
This sewing machine is operated by a foot pedal.
He stood up on the pedals of his bike to get extra power as he cycled up the hill.



peddle
verb [ T ] UK ? /?ped.?l/ US ? /?ped.?l/ mainly disapproving
?
to sell things, especially by taking them to different places:
These products are generally peddled (from) door to door.
He travels around, peddling his wares.
?
If you peddle stories or information, you spread them by telling different people:
The organization has peddled the myth that they are supporting the local population.

As I used to say to my Mum when she corrected my spelling:

You understood what I was saying, therefor the purpose of my communication was achieved!

Why would you not just learn to spell, instead of reveling and wallowing in your ignorance?

[ilovequo]

Pothole said:

Why would you not just learn to spell, instead of reveling and wallowing in your ignorance?

Some hatefully arrogant people on this forum...

[tom_e]

Now that the weather is really starting to change I've had enough, my car test can't come soon enough. 100 miles a day up and down the motorway is fine in the summer, fine in the driving rain but I've just got no interest in touching the bike once it becomes a winter wonderland.

[anonymous-user]

ilovequo said:

Some hatefully arrogant people on this forum...

Taking the time to understand your native language, and use the correct spelling of a word you intend to use within a sentence is hardly arrogance. It is something I expect a 10 year old to take pride in achieving. Rather than accusing people using words correctly as being arrogant, should you not be accusing those using them incorrectly as being ignorant?

I agree with Pothole actually, I find it quite disappointing that someone would rather shrug their shoulders and carry on misspelling a word than take the time to learn it correctly. There is almost a badge of honour associated with being a bit thick, and anyone trying to politely point out the error of someone's ways is immediately counteracted with an insult. I suppose that says more about you than it does me.

Anyway, what difference does it make to me, I'm typing a message to someone on the internet who I've never met and probably never will meet. Crack on, you're making the rest of us look more intelligent.

[Tall_Paul]

Finally cold enough to test out the Gerbing XR12 heated gloves I bought last week, dropped to 2 degrees on the way home tonight and was 4-5 degrees this morning. My fingers would have been frozen by the end of my 45 minute comute normally, 50% power gave a nice 'body temperature' warmth, you couldn't feel heat but they were certainly doing their job! 75% was getting quite toasty this morning, and plenty warm tonight, could only have my visor up for a few seconds at a time it was that cold.

Heated grips and muff no more These are the way forward, no need for a heated fleece but if I was doing 45-60 minutes of motorway i'd think about it.

[tom_e]

Tall_Paul said:

Finally cold enough to test out the Gerbing XR12 heated gloves I bought last week, dropped to 2 degrees on the way home tonight and was 4-5 degrees this morning. My fingers would have been frozen by the end of my 45 minute comute normally, 50% power gave a nice 'body temperature' warmth, you couldn't feel heat but they were certainly doing their job! 75% was getting quite toasty this morning, and plenty warm tonight, could only have my visor up for a few seconds at a time it was that cold.

Heated grips and muff no more These are the way forward, no need for a heated fleece but if I was doing 45-60 minutes of motorway i'd think about it.

I never thought you'd give up the muff!

[matthias73]

Mac. said:

ilovequo said:

Some hatefully arrogant people on this forum...

Taking the time to understand your native language, and use the correct spelling of a word you intend to use within a sentence is hardly arrogance. It is something I expect a 10 year old to take pride in achieving. Rather than accusing people using words correctly as being arrogant, should you not be accusing those using them incorrectly as being ignorant?

I agree with Pothole actually, I find it quite disappointing that someone would rather shrug their shoulders and carry on misspelling a word than take the time to learn it correctly. There is almost a badge of honour associated with being a bit thick, and anyone trying to politely point out the error of someone's ways is immediately counteracted with an insult. I suppose that says more about you than it does me.

Anyway, what difference does it make to me, I'm typing a message to someone on the internet who I've never met and probably never will meet. Crack on, you're making the rest of us look more intelligent.

No mate, you're patronising someone else to make them look stupid and make you look funny or clever by comparison.

What do you do if someone messes up? You tell them in private so they don't feel embarrassed. What do you do if someone doesn't spell something right? You ignore it, or you at least make a joke of it so they don't feel embarrassed.

I'm being a hypocrite. By my own logic I should be dropping you a PM. But I'm not. Call me what you like.

Edit to add: now let's stop arguing and lets talk about delightfully cheap Christmas biking goodies and the fact the roads will be empty on the 25th..

Edited by matthias73 on Tuesday 28th November 23:08

Edited by matthias73 on Wednesday 29th November 00:18

[black-k1]

Pothole said:

Why would you not just learn to spell, instead of reveling and wallowing in your ignorance?

For me, the message is more important than the transport mechanism. If thinking more about the contents than the envelope is ignorant, then I'm happy being ignorant.

ETA

There seem to be a lot of "well known" ignorant people!!!

http://www.onlinecollegecourses.com/2012/01/24/15-...

Edited by black-k1 on Wednesday 29th November 08:03