Off Topic The Goodhand Arms

[TheSecondStain]

If you want bad, come to the Island. They've repaired stretches, but there are still nasty potholes on main roads. What it does to the suspension I dread to think. And they are mad about sleeping policemen just in case you don't get bumped enough.

The year before last I was coming down the straight Military Road, IOW, at quite a lick, enjoying the scenery, when I looked back at the road proper and saw it had a bloody big kink in it. Had to scrub off enormous amounts of speed in the cold and wobble round on the wrong side of the road. Thankfully, being Jan 1st, there were few cars around. Certainly gave the road a bit more attention after that though.

 

[saintkitch]

The year before last I was coming down the straight Military Road, IOW, at quite a lick, enjoying the scenery, when I looked back at the road proper and saw it had a bloody big kink in it. Had to scrub off enormous amounts of speed in the cold and wobble round on the wrong side of the road. Thankfully, being Jan 1st, there were few cars around. Certainly gave the road a bit more attention after that though.

Unlike a motorbiker to be on the wrong side of the road exceeding the speed limit.

 

[Clem Fandango]

If you want bad, come to the Island. They've repaired stretches, but there are still nasty potholes on main roads. What it does to the suspension I dread to think. And they are mad about sleeping policemen just in case you don't get bumped enough.

I've driven to the IOW twice in the last two years and yes, I agree, especially about the potholes.

 

[fran-MLs little camera]

The year before last I was coming down the straight Military Road, IOW, at quite a lick, enjoying the scenery, when I looked back at the road proper and saw it had a bloody big kink in it. Had to scrub off enormous amounts of speed in the cold and wobble round on the wrong side of the road. Thankfully, being Jan 1st, there were few cars around. Certainly gave the road a bit more attention after that though.

Motorbiker died recently on the Military Road....looks tempting, beautiful ribbon sweeping round the bottom of the Island, but also used by buses and has a cliff drop....side ways skid and you're a goner.

 

[fatletiss]

I used to fish up at Botley. The upper Hamble is beautiful, Oak trees right down to the river. Used to catch the odd Sea Trout!

I learned to water ski on the hamble - you can't do that there anymore!

 

[davecg69]

Words fail me ............

http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world...at-broke-her-wrist/ar-AAfp2yN?ocid=spartandhp

 

[davecg69]

I learned to water ski on the hamble - you can't do that there anymore!

I used to swim at Bursledon regatta every year in the mid to late 60s .................. Wouldn't do that now (not sure I should have been doing it then!!)

 

[It’s Only A Game]

I learned to water ski on the hamble - you can't do that there anymore!

We used to curse the water skiers when we were pottering along in our rowing boat. I didn't realise it was you FLT. I think it was stopped because of the banks eroding with the wash.

 

[It’s Only A Game]

Words fail me ............

http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world...at-broke-her-wrist/ar-AAfp2yN?ocid=spartandhp

“I was at a party recently, and it was difficult to hold my hors d’oeuvre plate,” she reportedly said.

I know how she feels. I've had so much on my plate at times I can hardly lift it even with a good wrist.

 

[fatletiss]

We used to curse the water skiers when we were pottering along in our rowing boat. I didn't realise it was you FLT. I think it was stopped because of the banks eroding with the wash.

It was stopped because of the moaning old bastards in their rowing boats

 

[davecg69]

“I was at a party recently, and it was difficult to hold my hors d’oeuvre plate,” she reportedly said.

I know how she feels. I've had so much on my plate at times I can hardly lift it even with a good wrist.

Hard life, eh? Must be the most popular aunt in the family ..............

 

[It’s Only A Game]

Hard life, eh? Must be the most popular aunt in the family ..............

I guess, (and would hope) that most Americans have liability cover and she's really just suing the insurance company. Probably goes on all the time in that crazy country. I'm holidaying there next year, I'll let you know if anyone hits me with a lawsuit.

 

[It’s Only A Game]

It was stopped because of the moaning old bastards in their rowing boats

You may have seen me as our boats passed each other.

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[fatletiss]

You may have seen me as our boats passed each other.

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have some of this

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[Clem Fandango]

You may have seen me as our boats passed each other.

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I didn't notice that was a t-shirt when I checked this thread earlier.

 

[- Doing The Lambert Walk]

Attention console folk: PS4 or Xbox One?

Managed to turn a tenner in to £400 or so through the international break, so going to treat myself to a new console. Advice needed.

 

[saintsfcfan]

Attention console folk: PS4 or Xbox One?

Managed to turn a tenner in to £400 or so through the international break, so going to treat myself to a new console. Advice needed.

Have a PS4, had it for nearly 2 years. No problems with it so far with a really good range of games (uncharted, last of us, witcher are ones i would really recommend, though the first two are ps4 exclusive). Haven't played X1 so can't compare but the graphics are such a step up from PS3.

 

[saintrichie123]

Happy birthday Matty

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[Le Tissier's Laces]

Extreme Artist Management Techniques #1 - Fable

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[It’s Only A Game]

have some of this

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A lot of bank erosion going on there. Some well meaning river user will have to put a stop to that.

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A strategically placed log puts a stop to any more showing off from a young FLT.