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Post by Hofmeister on Nov 20, 2016 10:59:20 GMT
Oh well that's ok then ! Well, if you can get yourself to Llandegla forest by lunchtime I'll take you mountain biking if you like. π Sounds a bit, well, Welsh to me.
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Post by Humph on Nov 20, 2016 11:15:48 GMT
It's certainly that. But I find if you keep some chunks of raw meat in your pocket and scatter it on the ground if they get too close, it keeps them occupied for long enough for you to get away.
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Post by tyrednexited on Nov 20, 2016 13:17:10 GMT
It's certainly that. But I find if you keep some chunks of raw meat in your pocket and scatter it on the ground if they get too close, it keeps them occupied for long enough for you to get away. I rather thought the chunks of raw meat you left behind on your escapades didn't get there from your pocket.....
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Post by Hofmeister on Nov 20, 2016 17:18:49 GMT
It's certainly that. But I find if you keep some chunks of raw meat in your pocket and scatter it on the ground if they get too close, it keeps them occupied for long enough for you to get away. I rather thought the chunks of raw meat you left behind on your escapades didn't get there from your pocket..... Hmm, its been dark for a while now, Humph has not made it back. Looks like the meat didnt work
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Post by Humph on Nov 20, 2016 18:02:51 GMT
I am back, and I could tell you how cold and wet my arse got, but you might be eating. Thank God for the heated seats in the car on the way back.
It was though gorgeous. Quite a bit of lying snow at higher levels but quite a lot of the melted stuff got forced up my back passage by the spray from the wheels. I'm no great fan of Christmas, but it was most definitely Christmassy up there in the pines with snow on their branches. The sun came out about one o'clock although the temperature struggled to get much above freezing. Even our hydraulic disc brakes were tough to keep dry and predictable so we just took the view that the lying snow would be softer to land on and and totally mashed it down the hill. "She" had forgotten her gloves and so I was a gentleman ( no choice in the matter really ) and gave her mine. Fortunately there was a pair of fingerless summer weight ones in the bottom of my backpack, but my fingers were fairly useless after about an hour, so combined with the wet brakes...
I bloody love it though, nearest thing to skiing we can do on any regular basis within easy reach of here. Was going swimming tonight but I seem to have just poured some gins...
Ah well, never mind.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2016 18:27:17 GMT
Just come back from a short but steep walk up to the Jubilee Tower above Darwen near Blackburn. Like Humph, very cold and wet with the remains of snow, but enjoyable, especially with the little dog tagging along. He's had a good wash now we're home.
About 5.5 miles and was looking forward to a nice coffee where we parked the car, but the pub was too busy serving meals to make us hot drinks. Pity.
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Post by Humph on Nov 20, 2016 18:40:01 GMT
Ever had a Whisky Mac after a cold day out Espada?
Recommended
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2016 19:00:26 GMT
I know, but I was the nominated driver and Espadrille wasn't in the alcoholic mood. Nor were the friends we were with, so it seemed a bit churlish to demand we stayed so I could have a bevvy.
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Post by bromptonaut on Nov 20, 2016 19:30:52 GMT
Ever had a Whisky Mac after a cold day out Espada? Recommended π Has to be Crabbies though not Stones.
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Post by Humph on Nov 20, 2016 19:44:03 GMT
Aye for sure Bromp. And indeed a blend is fine, Stewart's or Grouse half and half with Crabbies, I used to have some ski poles which were hollow and had corks in the top. Guess the rest...π
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Post by Hofmeister on Nov 20, 2016 19:52:15 GMT
Whatever happened to the abstemious Humph that used to reside over the other side?
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Post by Humph on Nov 20, 2016 19:54:01 GMT
I never said I don't drink. I just don't drink regularly. But when I do...π
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Post by Hofmeister on Nov 20, 2016 19:58:50 GMT
Not being judgemental you understand (in no position to) Just cant quite picture that and the driving god.
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Post by Humph on Nov 20, 2016 20:05:57 GMT
Oh that's easy, just so long as you don't try to do them both at the same time !
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Post by Hofmeister on Nov 21, 2016 15:50:38 GMT
Aha!, I may need to throw some questions your way if I get stuck, I am doing probate on my mum's estate It was pretty straightforward tbh. But estate was under Β£70k and, barring a handful of Lloyds (ex Halifax) shares, all cash and split 2 ways with Mrs B and her brother. Mrs B was the executor but I did the legwork. Property and IHT would be a quantum leap in complexity. If you go to the probate office in person remove any sharp tools or penknives you might normally carry. The security x-ray detected a tiny, under 1inch, penknife in my Brompton pannier. Had to turn the damn bag inside out to find it and it was then confiscated. Had to fill in a form appealing to the security manager to get it back. Took about 6 weeks. Understandable I suppose given the same premises house the Family Court and potential for mischief/demonstration in contentious work but a PITA nonetheless. When you come to swear the executor's affidavit it's a lot quicker to do do before a local Solicitor/Commissioner then wait for an appointment at the court. MAke sure you get enough copies of the sealed Grant, the concept of for noting and return is lost on modern financial institutions. Ok, after some research, adding up and a call to the tax office (long hold but a good knowledgeable english home counties speaker answered) my probate will be simpler than I thought. The estate is over the IHT threshold, but when the unclaimed threshold from spouse is applied its under the now doubled threshold. So that just means two forms IHT 205 (estate return) and IHT 217 (unused threshold claim) need to be filled out along with the probate form. I am sole beneficiary, so it should be relatively easy and smooth.
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