tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201328869587996203.comments2014-12-13T13:51:29.119+13:00From Blob to Enduring Love of VeloUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201328869587996203.post-47160098772081527332014-08-19T09:43:16.576+12:002014-08-19T09:43:16.576+12:00Agree with Oli, its about enjoy, life does not hav...Agree with Oli, its about enjoy, life does not have to be a race, its for enjoying. So pleased to read this. Keep enjoying.Muddy Water Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07100817435471917431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201328869587996203.post-91509860870094370032014-08-19T09:25:09.828+12:002014-08-19T09:25:09.828+12:00I am at a loss to know where all this ends. On a s...I am at a loss to know where all this ends. On a short ride in Auckland the other day, I almost got taken out 5 times in less than an hour! None of it was my fault, just sheer bloody mindedness on behalf of some drivers. You either carry on knowing that one day you will be killed, or you give up riding. If I do get snuffed, I hope it's by a Ferrari rather than a truck (:-)Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17723257375463886867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201328869587996203.post-50377254567610785822014-08-18T22:03:32.962+12:002014-08-18T22:03:32.962+12:00Don't worry about fitness, worry about fun - t...Don't worry about fitness, worry about fun - the more fun you have the fitter you'll get! Great read, Tinks xOlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870524373958344954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201328869587996203.post-53380344929185985592012-07-04T22:48:03.201+12:002012-07-04T22:48:03.201+12:00Oh Mel, I just read this entry. I'm glad you a...Oh Mel, I just read this entry. I'm glad you are recovering well. Please update us so we can follow your recovery. Take good care of yourself.<br />BobBobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10392125392995628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201328869587996203.post-21822539148271043952012-06-29T19:31:27.025+12:002012-06-29T19:31:27.025+12:00Read this via Oli in Wellington, hope you get bett...Read this via Oli in Wellington, hope you get better soon. I live in London and strangely it feels safer than NZ - cars are slower and there is less feeling of 'entitlement' from motorists! Still, a good reminder to keep things cool and cautious when comuting. Glad you got a new jacket from GE and hope you enjoy your first spin.Allennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201328869587996203.post-79564623145930432472012-06-29T11:42:25.070+12:002012-06-29T11:42:25.070+12:00My vintage car driving brother, I completely agree...My vintage car driving brother, I completely agree with you. The situation has got so much like an us and them war that each side seems to think they are justified in being arrogant douches. EVERYONE needs to be considerate. How fricken hard is it?Tinkerbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482615246202882172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201328869587996203.post-72157125554718191102012-06-29T11:24:47.437+12:002012-06-29T11:24:47.437+12:00Damn Mel, that sux. A new She Shell is on its way ...Damn Mel, that sux. A new She Shell is on its way from the crew at Ground Effect to help cheer you up.Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425259902623589705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201328869587996203.post-48867571743931449092012-06-29T11:08:26.161+12:002012-06-29T11:08:26.161+12:00Once the woman is charged, convicted and discharge...Once the woman is charged, convicted and discharged, please name them.<br />The dreadful part about drivers is that, once they've done something wrong, they go through the indignity of the criminal system and then it's all over.<br />If we name and shame other drivers may take note and be more cautious.<br /><br />That being said, if I see a cyclist in lycra I immediately become wary. They are usually aggressive and arrogant - I'm very happy to share the road, as I drive a vintage vehicle that has no seat belts and makes me just as vulnerable to injury as a cyclst [the usual death in a head on involves impalement on the steering column on these vehicles] - and these lycra bastards hog the driving areas on the more narrow areas and prevent me from passing safely. I can patiently wait for a few hundred meters at 25kph, but after that without the courtesy of allowing me to pass... watch out. I'm going to have to pop by the best I can.<br />I think that there's a mutual disrespect for each other on the road; instead of right of way, perhaps EVERYONE should give way to each other, communicate and then carry on with consent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201328869587996203.post-76345004517283661442012-06-29T09:44:17.089+12:002012-06-29T09:44:17.089+12:00That's pretty stink, hope you get well soon.
...That's pretty stink, hope you get well soon.<br /><br />It's been a few years since I've been hit but it stays with you.<br /><br />Get back out on your bike when you can it'll help.Andy Kerrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08493861791662964038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201328869587996203.post-48755475569137565012012-06-29T08:40:20.231+12:002012-06-29T08:40:20.231+12:00Hope you get well soon. :-)Hope you get well soon. :-)lonewheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00166376918816214802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201328869587996203.post-91070335273766321642012-06-29T07:08:16.800+12:002012-06-29T07:08:16.800+12:00A pox on the driver. I hope that you heal quickly....A pox on the driver. I hope that you heal quickly. On a positive note, a very well written post (as all of yours are). Very similar thoughts/feelings to what I had when I got hit a few years back.<br />Regards, TonyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201328869587996203.post-12185651011356767772012-06-02T22:44:58.732+12:002012-06-02T22:44:58.732+12:00Jeepers, Mel!! Hope your knee lasts for ever witho...Jeepers, Mel!! Hope your knee lasts for ever without giving you any more grief. Keep tweeding, and best of luck. Pedal on, OliOlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870524373958344954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201328869587996203.post-5262669237470721502012-05-14T23:16:55.363+12:002012-05-14T23:16:55.363+12:00Gosh that's well done! -SimonGosh that's well done! -SimonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201328869587996203.post-13942025381317470172012-05-01T13:31:08.025+12:002012-05-01T13:31:08.025+12:00Slightly comma happy there! Opps, but not intentio...Slightly comma happy there! Opps, but not intentional. Hint, check out the photo's of hubby's bike.Tinkerbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482615246202882172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201328869587996203.post-56351424729984964962012-05-01T11:50:47.257+12:002012-05-01T11:50:47.257+12:00I dont know if this was an error, but I'd defi...I dont know if this was an error, but I'd definitely punctuate this differently! :)<br />"After a few frankly vigorous rides to work, she’s got a big gear on her my lovely lady, I took her out to where she belongs, the dirt paths of McLeans Island for a blat."Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528464640833395122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201328869587996203.post-65537068276006766382012-04-14T11:07:06.241+12:002012-04-14T11:07:06.241+12:00Shampoo is one of the better degreasers. For greas...Shampoo is one of the better degreasers. For grease under your nails just wash your hair vigorously.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528464640833395122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201328869587996203.post-31154873007311374822012-04-13T22:48:02.449+12:002012-04-13T22:48:02.449+12:00Dishwashing liquid and brown sugar works nicely on...Dishwashing liquid and brown sugar works nicely on greasy hands. I haven't tried premixing them.<br /><br />An old toothbrush can do a finer and gentler job under fingernails than a rough nail brush. <br /><br />Using these items also makes it less obvious that you clean up bike parts in the kitchen sink.<br />-SimonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201328869587996203.post-41322539300846936082012-02-22T12:25:39.406+13:002012-02-22T12:25:39.406+13:00You move me to tears today & I feel so helples...You move me to tears today & I feel so helpless to ease your pain. Remember my love for you is never ending. Luv & hugs, WendyXXXXXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201328869587996203.post-79242144311354058792012-02-14T13:32:27.630+13:002012-02-14T13:32:27.630+13:00Great Post! One day, I hope to be able to bike up...Great Post! One day, I hope to be able to bike up hills with less than a weeks break in between - go you!mcbellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201328869587996203.post-16531261882210794502012-01-11T16:15:54.487+13:002012-01-11T16:15:54.487+13:00...and she told her dad that she had given up the ......and she told her dad that she had given up the madness and was going to look after herself. I think she should go to the architect instead of the physio etc etc!Jack McKercharnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201328869587996203.post-83109908338400293312011-12-19T00:24:10.233+13:002011-12-19T00:24:10.233+13:00Good on you, Mel! Best of luck and keep on rollin&...Good on you, Mel! Best of luck and keep on rollin'.Olihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870524373958344954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201328869587996203.post-49998097955389454092011-12-03T15:53:00.841+13:002011-12-03T15:53:00.841+13:00Yeah, the Blue Duck was for sale pretty much since...Yeah, the Blue Duck was for sale pretty much since the EQ, just sold, so it's almost great timing.<br /><br />Sounds like you had an epic ride, good luck with all your riding. <br /><br />I may see you out there!Haven MTB Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708232359891105556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201328869587996203.post-86798351993242594232011-12-03T15:51:49.907+13:002011-12-03T15:51:49.907+13:00Yeah Blue Duck was for sale since the Feb EQ, just...Yeah Blue Duck was for sale since the Feb EQ, just sold, so almost good timing. Sounds like an epic ride!Haven MTB Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708232359891105556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201328869587996203.post-90667098234145576832011-11-28T19:24:44.849+13:002011-11-28T19:24:44.849+13:00Nice! Beech forest back country NZ mountains are w...Nice! Beech forest back country NZ mountains are where it is at!! I was a couple of hills further along on sat having a great time as well!!Zanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18288175342371409105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201328869587996203.post-9074837293539612722011-11-02T11:19:29.311+13:002011-11-02T11:19:29.311+13:00Ooo, Jon Pertwee stories. I am intrigued master Ol...Ooo, Jon Pertwee stories. I am intrigued master Oli.Tinkerbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482615246202882172noreply@blogger.com