Author Topic: [HAMR] MARSH GIBBON!! (Read 55047 times)

Vince · « **Reply #125 on:** 19 February, 2015, 01:46:06 pm »

It makes you wonder if the tracker has failed/fallen off.

rafletcher · « **Reply #126 on:** 19 February, 2015, 01:50:52 pm »

Quote from: Ningishzidda on 18 February, 2015, 04:07:27 pm

I looked up that 'To Let' cottage on Rightmove.com,,,, £1,100 pcm.

Yep, about the going rate in the Vale. More expensive further south of course. MG is conveniently close to the M40, and Oxford, so a commuter dormitory mainly.

aoxomoxoa · « **Reply #127 on:** 19 February, 2015, 01:51:00 pm »

... and he's moving again!

aoxomoxoa · « **Reply #128 on:** 19 February, 2015, 03:12:56 pm »

Looks like he's going for a threesome in MG today, so to speak.

Wascally Weasel · « **Reply #129 on:** 19 February, 2015, 03:19:40 pm »

Triple Gibbon!!

Wowbagger · « **Reply #130 on:** 19 February, 2015, 05:46:43 pm »

Quote from: Wascally Weasel on 19 February, 2015, 03:19:40 pm

Triple Gibbon!!

Sounds like the World Figure-cycling Championships.

Climberruss · « **Reply #131 on:** 19 February, 2015, 09:38:20 pm »

Can somebody update the Gibbon-ometer please?

Oaky · « **Reply #132 on:** 20 February, 2015, 02:25:40 pm »

I have sent an Owl to the UMGA (Ultra Marsh Gibbon Association regarding the validity of the third Gibbon. I'm leaving the count as 3 provisionally in the mean time.

Lars · « **Reply #133 on:** 20 February, 2015, 04:40:19 pm »

Quote from: Oaky on 20 February, 2015, 02:25:40 pm

I have sent an Owl to the UMGA (Ultra Marsh Gibbon Association regarding the validity of the third Gibbon. I'm leaving the count as 3 provisionally in the mean time.

Why are there validity concerns? Did Gibbon #3 consume beer for lunch? Thought only Tarzan did that.

Oaky · « **Reply #134 on:** 20 February, 2015, 05:44:56 pm »

If you check the route for the third passage on streetview, the "Marsh Gibbon" signs at the edge of the village aren't crossed by Steve's actual route.

It's a close enough thing that, provided we can establish the exact velocity of Marsh Gibbon at the time, the Heisenberg uncertainty principle should render it a valid passage (IMHO).

Jaded · « **Reply #135 on:** 20 February, 2015, 05:49:54 pm »

We need a ruling from the UCMA

Kim · « **Reply #136 on:** 20 February, 2015, 05:51:34 pm »

Quote from: Jaded on 20 February, 2015, 05:49:54 pm

We need a ruling from the ~~UCMA~~ UMGA

FTFY

Jaded · « **Reply #137 on:** 20 February, 2015, 05:53:54 pm »

Just a slip of the keyboard!

Basil · « **Reply #138 on:** 20 February, 2015, 05:55:03 pm »

Quote from: Kim on 20 February, 2015, 05:51:34 pm

Quote from: Jaded on 20 February, 2015, 05:49:54 pm
We need a ruling from the ~~UCMA~~ UMGA

FTFY

Isn't that a Pink Floyd album?

Kim · « **Reply #139 on:** 20 February, 2015, 05:58:33 pm »

Quote from: Basil on 20 February, 2015, 05:55:03 pm

Quote from: Kim on 20 February, 2015, 05:51:34 pm
Quote from: Jaded on 20 February, 2015, 05:49:54 pm
We need a ruling from the ~~UCMA~~ UMGA

FTFY

Isn't that a Pink Floyd album?

Famed for the tracks "Set the controls for the heart of the gibbon" and "A sausageful of secrets"

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #140 on:** 20 February, 2015, 07:39:42 pm »

Not to mention "Gastronomy Domine" and "Sausyphus Parts 1-4".

Oakhambike · « **Reply #141 on:** 20 February, 2015, 07:42:30 pm »

Drinking a bottle of Pride of Oxford beer from Oxfordshire Ales based in Marsh Gibbon !

Cheers Steve - keep going !!

Lars · « **Reply #142 on:** 20 February, 2015, 08:24:37 pm »

Quote from: Oaky on 20 February, 2015, 05:44:56 pm

If you check the route for the third passage on streetview, the "Marsh Gibbon" signs at the edge of the village aren't crossed by Steve's actual route.

It's a close enough thing that, provided we can establish the exact velocity of Marsh Gibbon at the time, the Heisenberg uncertainty principle should render it a valid passage (IMHO).

One way to resolve this issue of unfortunate ambiguity might be to already now within a mile or so of Marsh Gibbon erect
brown tourist sight signposts stating "Welcome to Marsh Gibbon, Historic Endurance Feat Passage Town". After all those signs
will be in place 50 years from now. This approach seems to be a std way used by England Historic Market Towns to extend their
points of entry to a location well before outskirt houses are passed. So seems UCAM authorities should approve of this amendment.

Bairdy · « **Reply #143 on:** 20 February, 2015, 08:41:31 pm »

I was driving from Bristol to Milton Keynes today to drop off some stuff for Steve with Lesley, his Home Support manager.
Driving along the A4421 I saw the Marsh Gibbon sign and decided to to divert and check out the place, I'd just gone past The Red Lion in Stratton Audley when it dawned on me
it did not feel right to drive there.
I've got a DIY route instead that I'll try out in the coming weeks.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #144 on:** 20 February, 2015, 09:07:33 pm »

I am considering a weekend in the MG area for cycling purposes. There seems to be no particularly close camp site. However, it could be done comfortably from Watlington and would probably be a very pleasant ride towards the end of April. Just saying...

Butterfly · « **Reply #145 on:** 20 February, 2015, 09:35:39 pm »

There is a campsite near Bicester that isn't too far.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #146 on:** 20 February, 2015, 09:39:13 pm »

Thanks - but I suspect that if Mrs. Wow and I are to visit, she might opt for a weekend in a B & B.

Jaded · « **Reply #147 on:** 21 February, 2015, 07:28:15 am »

We've had a Gibbon today.

Nuncio · « **Reply #148 on:** 21 February, 2015, 09:21:09 am »

Quote from: Kim on 20 February, 2015, 05:58:33 pm

Quote from: Basil on 20 February, 2015, 05:55:03 pm
Quote from: Kim on 20 February, 2015, 05:51:34 pm
Quote from: Jaded on 20 February, 2015, 05:49:54 pm
We need a ruling from the ~~UCMA~~ UMGA

FTFY

Isn't that a Pink Floyd album?

Famed for the tracks "Set the controls for the heart of the gibbon" and "A sausageful of secrets"

Steve's got a bike, he can ride where he likes,
It's got some mudguards, some tri-bars
And things to make it go far.
I'd give it to you if I could, but he's using it.

Hummers · « **Reply #149 on:** 21 February, 2015, 10:31:49 am »

Does the Marsh Gibbon Neighbourhood Development Plan have any reference to Steve's frequent visits?

For example, have they thought through the impact of cycling-tourism on the area; especially in the snug of the Red Lion.

I would hope that this will be raised at the parish meeting the second Tuesday in March (8pm).

H