Author Topic: [HAMR] Tarzan (Kurt Searvogel) (Read 460817 times)

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1650 on:** 08 March, 2015, 07:24:09 pm »

Quote from: bobb on 08 March, 2015, 07:23:29 pm

I guess Kurt's biggest problem in Alabama is going to be avoiding drunk rednecks in massive pickup trucks

And the KKK

duncan · « **Reply #1651 on:** 08 March, 2015, 07:29:56 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 08 March, 2015, 07:23:03 pm

And me. I'd never heard of Pensacola before yesterday.

All my knowledge of the geography round here comes from watching the news in the hurricane season. I can remember reporters leaning into the wind in Mobile, Gulf Shores, and Pensacola (in the Florida Pan Handle, which is what they call that bit of Florida over in the North West)

La Tortue · « **Reply #1652 on:** 08 March, 2015, 07:48:35 pm »

You boys are victims of liberal propaganda and Hollywood. Kurt is currently riding in a very nice area with beautiful white beaches and blue water. It's a well known secret known as the redneck Riviera, unfortunately word is leaking out and Northerners are starting to ruin it. Kurt will have little time in Ala since he will probably cut across the handle then go to Hattiesburg Ms. along bike trails. I bet he even hops on a portion of the Natchez Trace. A great place to ride this time of year.

mattc · « **Reply #1653 on:** 08 March, 2015, 08:03:44 pm »

Quote from: La Tortue on 08 March, 2015, 07:48:35 pm

It's a well known secret known as the redneck Riviera, unfortunately word is leaking out

With a name like that, I for one am off to the travel agents tomorrow!

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1654 on:** 08 March, 2015, 08:42:34 pm »

I have heard of Mobile before, if only for the infantile song about the paucity of well-appointed public conveniences in the town.

As a matter of interest, Tarzan seems to be heading NE back towards the Floridian border.

Pingu · « **Reply #1655 on:** 08 March, 2015, 08:44:51 pm »

Oh mama!

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1656 on:** 08 March, 2015, 08:49:38 pm »

Quote from: Pingu on 08 March, 2015, 08:44:51 pm

Oh mama!

I just googled that with reference to Mobile and found a nine-verse ditty by Mr. Dylan.

offcumden · « **Reply #1657 on:** 08 March, 2015, 09:19:27 pm »

I think Tarzan's just been teasing us. He's done a sharp right and looks to be heading back to Florida.

Exit Stage Left · « **Reply #1658 on:** 08 March, 2015, 10:02:04 pm »

Seaside resorts popular with Rednecks, oil refineries and backwoods full of supposed racists with allegedly terrible driving skills. If Steve can cope with Essex, then Kurt should be just fine in Alabama.

Basil · « **Reply #1659 on:** 08 March, 2015, 10:04:20 pm »

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1660 on:** 08 March, 2015, 10:13:10 pm »

Quote from: Exit Stage Left on 08 March, 2015, 10:02:04 pm

Seaside resorts popular with Rednecks, oil refineries and backwoods full of supposed racists with allegedly terrible driving skills. If Steve can cope with Essex, then Kurt should be just fine in Alabama.

Chapeau, ESL. POTD!

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #1661 on:** 08 March, 2015, 10:27:51 pm »

Either Ivan's trackery SCIENCE has got hiccups or Tarzan's having a quiet day

"Only" 130 miles at this time of day

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1662 on:** 08 March, 2015, 10:32:50 pm »

A few minutes ago it said 154-odd miles. He's back in Florida. Clearly couldn't stand the rednecks.

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #1663 on:** 08 March, 2015, 10:46:10 pm »

http://audaxclubhackney.co.uk/tarzan.html says 136 miles @22:45 GMT

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1664 on:** 08 March, 2015, 10:48:47 pm »

I was looking at trackleaders.

http://trackleaders.com/oneyeartimetrial15i.php?name=Kurt_Tarzan_Searvogel

Basil · « **Reply #1665 on:** 08 March, 2015, 10:49:59 pm »

I'm seeing 157.57 on the year record tracker app at 22:47

Pingu · « **Reply #1666 on:** 08 March, 2015, 10:53:45 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 08 March, 2015, 08:49:38 pm

Quote from: Pingu on 08 March, 2015, 08:44:51 pm
Oh mama!

I just googled that with reference to Mobile and found a nine-verse ditty by Mr. Dylan.

La Tortue · « **Reply #1667 on:** 09 March, 2015, 02:46:08 pm »

I have my fingers crossed hoping that while Tarzan does his climbing work today he will conquer Britton Hill. For those not aware Britton Hill is the highest point in Florida.

aoxomoxoa · « **Reply #1668 on:** 09 March, 2015, 03:01:17 pm »

Quote from: La Tortue on 09 March, 2015, 02:46:08 pm

I have my fingers crossed hoping that while Tarzan does his climbing work today he will conquer Britton Hill. For those not aware Britton Hill is the highest point in Florida.

Florida's equivalent of North Hill, Essex?

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1669 on:** 09 March, 2015, 03:24:09 pm »

North Hill, in spite of it being mighty, is far from being the highest point in Essex. "North" hill, as the name implies, is just the north face of Danbury Hill. It's a mere 355' above sea level.

Langdon Hills, near Basildon, but much of it now in the Thurrock UA area, is 385' above sea level. However, the highest point is very close to the point at which Essex, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire meet, and is 460' up.

http://www.streetmap.co.uk/idld.srf?X=545272&Y=236032&A=Y&Z=120&lm=1

aoxomoxoa · « **Reply #1670 on:** 09 March, 2015, 04:01:46 pm »

Blimey 460 ft! Nosebleed territory for you flatlanders

clarion · « **Reply #1671 on:** 09 March, 2015, 04:03:48 pm »

That's as high as Skipton in the Aire Gap!

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1672 on:** 09 March, 2015, 04:23:52 pm »

We don't go up there very often. We like to keep our feet on the ground.

mrcharly-YHT · « **Reply #1673 on:** 09 March, 2015, 04:37:03 pm »

Langdon Hills, not to be confused with Laindon Hills (particularly if you are driving/cycling to Laindon Hills, in which case you drive towards Langdon Hills, turn off to Laindon Hills and bear in mind that when in Laindon Hills you are in Langdon Hills), seems flat until you walk around and realise you have a view.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1674 on:** 09 March, 2015, 04:53:10 pm »

The old town is known as Laindon and has been consumed by Basildon. Langdon Hills are at the south end of it.