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Butterfly · « **Reply #1000 on:** 20 January, 2011, 01:47:54 pm »

I think I saw Jurek this afternoon, whizzing along East Hill. I was at a bus stop and by the time I was confident enough that it was him to call out, he had gone too far past to hear me

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Jurek · « **Reply #1001 on:** 20 January, 2011, 07:54:19 pm »

"There's only one cyclist who has a light as bright as that!" I called out as my retinas collapsed.

Indeed it was PaulR a few moments ago in my road (and his).
We talked about beer, soldering and washing machines.

Quote from: Butterfly on 20 January, 2011, 01:47:54 pm

I think I saw Jurek this afternoon, whizzing along East Hill. I was at a bus stop and by the time I was confident enough that it was him to call out, he had gone too far past to hear me .

It was I.
Either en route to, or returning from Manotea Towers.

Butterfly · « **Reply #1002 on:** 20 January, 2011, 07:57:13 pm »

You were heading towards Wandsworth

. I was working, had a pushchair instead of a bike

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Jurek · « **Reply #1003 on:** 20 January, 2011, 07:59:45 pm »

Quote from: Butterfly on 20 January, 2011, 07:57:13 pm

You were heading towards Wandsworth . I was working, had a pushchair instead of a bike .

That will have been me on my way to Paul's then.
I'm likely not to have clocked the pushchair - unless there were Colnago (or something) labels on the tubes

clarion · « **Reply #1004 on:** 20 January, 2011, 11:06:34 pm »

hard to spot Jurek, as he's normally a blurrrrrrr...

Wascally Weasel · « **Reply #1005 on:** 21 January, 2011, 02:27:47 am »

Quote from: little miss mac on 20 January, 2011, 12:30:38 pm

Quote from: Wascally Weasel on 19 January, 2011, 11:40:25 pm
Quote from: little miss mac on 15 December, 2010, 09:22:08 am
I spotted Wascally Weasal doing something mechanical to his bike by the side of the road this morning.

Sorry I didn't stop, WW, but I was running late and you looked like you knew what you were doing

That was just after Chelsea Bridge on the Embankment?

I was as clueless as usual but muddled through the last of the faerie visits of the year.

Yes, that was it. You charged past me yesterday, too, at the same place, and there was no way I could catch you before you turned left. I did hear you saying something to the chap who happened to be cycling the wrong way down your side of the street.

Ah yes. I believe my comment was a subtle one and softly spoken. I'm sure I didn't shout "YOU'RE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE FUCKING ROAD YOU PRICK!". I'm sure I was far more erudite and witty than that.*

*Statement may contain lies

clarion · « **Reply #1006 on:** 21 January, 2011, 09:41:35 am »

Even Wilde & Whistler polished up their bons mots with l'esprit d'escalier. We get the gist.

PaulR · « **Reply #1007 on:** 21 January, 2011, 09:47:22 am »

Quote from: Jurek on 20 January, 2011, 07:54:19 pm

"There's only one cyclist who has a light as bright as that!" I called out as my retinas collapsed.

Indeed it was PaulR a few moments ago in my road (and his).
We talked about beer, soldering and washing machines.

but...but...but it was on its lowest setting, honest guv!

good to see you

I will catch up with you shortly for more soldering, beer and wine discussions

SandyV · « **Reply #1008 on:** 24 January, 2011, 12:34:58 am »

VeloYellow was spotted yesterday between Falls Creek and Mt Beauty on the Audax Australia Alpine Classic by a YACF couple in Elgin cycling club jerseys. His YACF KOM jersey might have been the tip off.

TimO · « **Reply #1009 on:** 24 January, 2011, 09:12:47 am »

Quote from: SandyV on 24 January, 2011, 12:34:58 am

VeloYellow was spotted yesterday between Falls Creek and Mt Beauty on the Audax Australia Alpine Classic by a YACF couple in Elgin cycling club jerseys. His YACF KOM jersey might have been the tip off.

Do you know who, or is this a challenge? I immediately thought of the Things, but they're in South America, which whilst in the Southern Hemisphere isn't terribly near!

I'm not sure I can think of any other definitely southern YACF couples.

Butterfly · « **Reply #1010 on:** 24 January, 2011, 09:17:28 am »

Clare and Vern?

eck · « **Reply #1011 on:** 24 January, 2011, 09:23:46 am »

My guess is Mr & Mrs elgin_al.
This wild assumption is based on the following:
1: I know they are off on their annual winter travels, again.
2: They are from Elgin.

clarion · « **Reply #1012 on:** 24 January, 2011, 10:02:30 am »

Not quite so exotic, but I did manage two spots this morning.

First there was Chris L with his pretty red Cliff Shrubb. We chatted between Stockwell & Oval.

Later there was a large blur I identified as Origamist. When he sprints out of the saddle it looks like he's trying to rip the frame apart.

origamist · « **Reply #1013 on:** 25 January, 2011, 09:37:33 am »

Spotted Clarion at Clapham South this morning when I was riding angry (which makes me careless and pushy).

On a more positve note, I spotted myself on a Youtube vid along CS7:
YouTube
- CN09 JBY - Helpful Lorry Driver?

SandyV · « **Reply #1014 on:** 25 January, 2011, 09:47:12 am »

He was told a name but subsequently suffered Audax brain and forgot. Sorry.

clarion · « **Reply #1015 on:** 25 January, 2011, 09:52:55 am »

Quote from: origamist on 25 January, 2011, 09:37:33 am

Spotted Clarion at Clapham South this morning when I was riding angry (which makes me careless and pushy).

Angry? You seemed smiley and fast to me. There were enough pushy riders on the road this morning, but I didn't think you were one.

clarion · « **Reply #1016 on:** 25 January, 2011, 09:54:17 am »

Quote from: origamist on 25 January, 2011, 09:37:33 am

On a more positve note, I spotted myself on a Youtube vid along CS7:

More positive than spotting me?

Harrumph!

I wonder if there should be a separate section for spotting yourself? Very reflexive and post-modern

oncemore · « **Reply #1017 on:** 29 January, 2011, 10:44:03 am »

Luke by the Trent heading to the start of the EM Fixed Ride! Whereas I was heading home after my one of my occasional McD's Big Breakfasts....

Butterfly · « **Reply #1018 on:** 31 January, 2011, 11:55:46 am »

Possibly Zipperhead heading along the embankment past Albert Bridge on Friday? We were in a hired car stuck in the traffic, so we couldn't chase him to find out $:-\$ .

clarion · « **Reply #1019 on:** 31 January, 2011, 12:08:52 pm »

Even had I been on a bike, I doubt I could have chased him down $:-\$

Zipperhead · « **Reply #1020 on:** 31 January, 2011, 09:59:13 pm »

Quote from: Butterfly on 31 January, 2011, 11:55:46 am

Possibly Zipperhead heading along the embankment past Albert Bridge on Friday? We were in a hired car stuck in the traffic, so we couldn't chase him to find out $:-\$ .

If I was on my Brompton then it's quite possible. Struggling into the headwind though.

Butterfly · « **Reply #1021 on:** 31 January, 2011, 10:53:39 pm »

Yes you were

. *hello*

Wendy · « **Reply #1022 on:** 02 February, 2011, 09:45:12 am »

Quote from: clarion on 25 January, 2011, 09:54:17 am

Quote from: origamist on 25 January, 2011, 09:37:33 am
On a more positve note, I spotted myself on a Youtube vid along CS7:

More positive than spotting me? Harrumph!

I wonder if there should be a separate section for spotting yourself? Very reflexive and post-modern

LOL, more positive than feeling pushy and angry perhaps?

clarion · « **Reply #1023 on:** 02 February, 2011, 09:46:27 am »

Wendy, if a chap isn't allowed to deliberately misunderstand with the purpose of being offended for no reason, then what on earth is the purpose of interweb discussion?

clarion · « **Reply #1024 on:** 02 February, 2011, 09:51:12 am »

Oh yeah - this morning, a cry of 'Hi Clarion!' signalled the passing of the Origamist express train. It's funny watching the road bike boys trying to keep up with him and failing.