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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
#435 London
On our way to London:
Went through security check at Valencia airport - my metal hip did not set the buzzer off (bit of a worry).
We got on the very crowded plane couldn't sit together but my new companions, a young couple, looked very worried and within two minutes the girl freaked and demanded to get off the plane, which they did. The cabin crew came and checked nearby overhead luggage bins for unknown bags or bombs (bit of a worry).
We arrived in England half an hour late, but Ryanair still announced that we were an on-time arrival (wtf?).
Anyway, finally arrived at my mum's in Muswell Hill - all OK :-)
On Wednesday went shopping in Covent Garden and lunched in the new Raymond Blanc Brasserie.
I had Steak Tartare and a plate of odd cheese.
Our guest of honour was Jasmine Flatters one of our very good friends from the triathlon days.
Then to the Barbican to view a Bauhaus exhibition, was OK.
On Thursday had a pleasant day walking around Muswell Hill, including a stop for salad in a café in Highgate Woods. I had a glass of excellent ginger beer - not the same as Rioja - but a nice change.
Went through security check at Valencia airport - my metal hip did not set the buzzer off (bit of a worry).
We got on the very crowded plane couldn't sit together but my new companions, a young couple, looked very worried and within two minutes the girl freaked and demanded to get off the plane, which they did. The cabin crew came and checked nearby overhead luggage bins for unknown bags or bombs (bit of a worry).
We arrived in England half an hour late, but Ryanair still announced that we were an on-time arrival (wtf?).
Anyway, finally arrived at my mum's in Muswell Hill - all OK :-)
On Wednesday went shopping in Covent Garden and lunched in the new Raymond Blanc Brasserie.
I had Steak Tartare and a plate of odd cheese.
Our guest of honour was Jasmine Flatters one of our very good friends from the triathlon days.
Then to the Barbican to view a Bauhaus exhibition, was OK.
On Thursday had a pleasant day walking around Muswell Hill, including a stop for salad in a café in Highgate Woods. I had a glass of excellent ginger beer - not the same as Rioja - but a nice change.
Friday, May 18, 2012
#434 Leather Tape mmmm.
55€ for handle bar tape?
Yes, it's true but I'm hoping that it will last a good few years and prove cheaper than fitting new cloth tape each season (and it's made by Brooks of England :-)
*Late News* My box of bar tape arrived missing one of the two cork bar end plugs. Sent a mail to ChainReaction, they said "no problem, we will send you the missing bar end plug". I eventually received a complete new box of tape and bar ends. I imagine it was more economical to send a replacement than to actually go through the hassle of contacting Brooks, finding a new plug, having them send it off, then re-posting to Spain. But, to be honest, I don't need another set of leather tape. Pues nada.
Yes, it's true but I'm hoping that it will last a good few years and prove cheaper than fitting new cloth tape each season (and it's made by Brooks of England :-)
*Late News* My box of bar tape arrived missing one of the two cork bar end plugs. Sent a mail to ChainReaction, they said "no problem, we will send you the missing bar end plug". I eventually received a complete new box of tape and bar ends. I imagine it was more economical to send a replacement than to actually go through the hassle of contacting Brooks, finding a new plug, having them send it off, then re-posting to Spain. But, to be honest, I don't need another set of leather tape. Pues nada.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
#432 Sushi and . . .
There is a new tapas bar called MariSushi across the road from our house. It's a bit bizarre, it serves Sushi and Flamenca (not the music but some type of Southern Spanish tapas) plus very exotic booze.
The other thing is the decor is a bit . . . rococo, if I were to be polite. Anyway, I fit in very well when wearing my new pink jersey ;-)
The other thing is the decor is a bit . . . rococo, if I were to be polite. Anyway, I fit in very well when wearing my new pink jersey ;-)
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