Saul

Just thinking about it, twas a joy to go out today in my Leather, jeans and open face, just so much lighter and less restrictive than normal gear. Also on the plus side the increased vision from an open face . Much prefer it when the weather allows.

Well the sun is out here for a change so I decided to take my bike out for a mooch around Damerells motorcycles. My youngest is 17 in a few months and desperately wants a bike so I went up to do a bit of research about CBT’s and 125cc bikes. Just seeing the lie of the land so to speak. The practical choice for her would be a Honda CB125F, still affordable and not some chinky that will dissolve before her eyes. Back along when my boy got his ped I asked the salesman why there aren’t many second hand ones out there and his answer was that most if the Chinese brands don’t last long enough to go to a second owner. Anyway this is what I am looking at for her, has to be red too according to her. I‘ve told her she has to be working before I buy it and that she will have to pay me back. Sound harsh I know but she and my other two have to live in the real world and understand the cost and value of stuff. Chores done I got chance to looked at the shiny stuff. Nice looking Harley in the sold line I must admit I liked this one. Know nothing about them at all but I do like the look of it Hornet 500 and 750 side by side, I’m not sure why but the 750 appeared smaller in the flesh , probably to do with the angle of lean on the side stand I do like the look of these NT1100’s it sure I would have a use for one but cool work horse. Now this is gonna trigger Shad Man but I do like the look of the new RE Bullit and Shot Gun. Not sure I would spend my money on one but I love the look of them I like this too, big brute of a bike 2017 CB500x with 100 miles on the clock, there is a story behind that I have revised my opinion of these, I thought they were a bit bulbous originally but with this paint scheme I think it’s cool as hell. Now this I would buy if I hand money to burn. They had 5 x CB650R’s in the showroom Didn’t like the look of the exhaust pipe on this CB125R Several people at Damerells today My favourite bike of the day.

Properly cleaned my car today, first time in coming on for two years given we had a hosepipe ban for most of that time. The old jalopy scrubs up well Then got the bike out for a bimble up to Damerells I’ll put some pictures up of the pretty things on a different thread.

Small camera?

Christ how old are Judas Priest and Saxon now. They are definitely a blast from the past for me.

They are huge in the flesh, I think they look like locomotives when near a more normal sized bike.

It may not be just down to resources, there are lots of health reasons to consider when you get to 74. The clinicians I work with never mention the cost of what they do, not a consideration for them, they just do what's best for the patient. That's probably why the politicians don't let medics run the NHS. Not saying others don't and I have no experience of budgets and stuff.

Yeah but that wasn't a Honda.

Funnily enough I never had to adjust the chain on my CB500F in the 5K miles I did on it. A cruel person would say that the motor never made enough power to stretch the chain, but we know that's not true. Just a decent chain that if looked after will last. My Hornet chain hasn't need adjusting yet after 1400 miles.

I'm not a medic mate, I drive medics to do their job overnight. So I know no more than you really, but I do know people quite often have catheters temporarily and go back to normal. Can't tell you why. I would get your mate to see a doc and get tested but that is just common sense. I know we use a lot of catheter packs as I am in charge of stocking the car and write the purple scripts for them.

One of the Nurses I work with said something like that when I rocked up on my bike. She said "What have you bought that for you are too old to be an organ donor". Charmer she is, good laugh to work with though.

Changing both male and female catheters is a large chunk of we do in the 111 service in Cornwall as the District Nurses don't work overnight here. You would be surprised how common it is. Fills me with horror personally.

Back in the day my Mrs had a Cinq Sporting 1.1s, absolute blast to drive handled like a roller skate. Twas made of tin foil though. She wrote it off.

I think you are right. Let’s not forget Jake Paul lost to Tommy Fury who is as green as they get. If Tyson does have free rein it will last seconds.

I saw that to I so hope he did say it. I like him to rush across the ring like he did early in his career and floor the fucker within 20 seconds.

10c but didn't feel cold at all.

There is a causeway at low tide, but I don't think it is open to the public now. It was in the past but like everywhere down here it got to overcrowded in the summer. I think only residents and deliveries can use it now.

Yeah I have been there several times with the kids. They normally have an open weekend just before Easter weekend where they let locals in for free. You just have to have proof of your postcode. Lovely little town Marazion. My father In law restored the St Aubyn family's funeral/ceremonial barge dated from 1720. Looks like a big fat Pilot Gig and supposedly the oldest small boat in the UK still in use, 28 foot I think. Twas an honour for him to be asked back in the day, late 90's. Lord St Leven was a lovely guy. Doubt he is still around now he was pretty old at the time. Not overly choppy for Mounts Bay, always a lump on down there. When I was rowing in the gigs if it was rough North coast teams did well if it was calm South Coast gigs did well. All to do with what we rowed in most of the time. Tis fun in a gig when its choppy though. I miss it. Rugby in the winter rowing in the summer, before the kids came along of course.

I know you have said very similar before. Remember looking at and talking about is not the same as buying. I am pretty conservative on what I will spend my money on but that doesn't stop me taking an interest in what's out there.

Interesting bike from Voge, think it 's a bit expensive given its a Chinese bike. Looks good though, wouldn't spend my cash on it but each to their own. And yes Shad Man I know she is not Neevesy, so don't get offended just don't watch it.

Took a bimble down to Marazion this morning to get a picture of my bike with St Michael’s Mount in the back ground. Saw some Pilot Gigs out in Mounts Bay. I used to row in Fowey’s gig when I was a little younger. Shame the light was coming from behind the Mount. I will pop down there again as it’s a lovely ride. Pleased with my new Schuberth M1 Pro lid, light and comfy with great vision. Bit noisier than my C3 but fine with my Eggz plugs in. Comfy up to 80 but not much more. I love Marazion it’s a stunning little town. Not like Penzance at all which is for the most part rough as rats.

Yes I thinks that’s them. Not a fan, they come across as a pair of numpties. I did laugh at their Sunday Carvery though. The polish girl had piled so much on her plate I thought it would give Pete a laugh. I was interested in where they were going in Devon as that is close to me.