British Expats - Random stuff - the anything else thread

OMG, i seem to have bought a brand new motorcycle. I pick her up tomorrow. Exactly 33 years after picking up my very 1st brand new bike. With sadness, I'm giving up on troublesome 2 strokes and going for something new and hopefully reliable. Eeek!

Nice :D It's a shame you don't live around these parts, a friend of mine is selling her Harley which was custom painted - it's a work of art :)

Danny B

Jul 3rd 2020 4:19 am

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Originally Posted by Piff Poff (Post 12875897)

well you can't just leave us hanging like that! whatcha buying?

caretaker

Jul 3rd 2020 4:22 am

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My friend just mentioned yesterday that he has an old Bonneville in the barn that only needs a simple fix.

Piff Poff

Jul 3rd 2020 4:32 am

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Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12875930)

I'm guessing a 2 stroke isn't something that needs your foot pushing down the starter pedal twice to get going. :lol:

going for a push button start lol.

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Originally Posted by Siouxie (Post 12875966)

Nice :D It's a shame you don't live around these parts, a friend of mine is selling her Harley which was custom painted - it's a work of art :)

tried a Harley, didn't like it.

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Originally Posted by Danny B (Post 12875999)

well you can't just leave us hanging like that! whatcha buying?

A pretty blue 2020 R3, small and fast enough.

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Originally Posted by caretaker (Post 12876002)

My friend just mentioned yesterday that he has an old Bonneville in the barn that only needs a simple fix.

lol, once you've located parts...

scrubbedexpat091

Jul 3rd 2020 4:50 am

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Originally Posted by BuckinghamshireBoy (Post 12875708)

Coop owns the Swiss chocolate company Halba.

One of the biggest Swiss retailers, not 'high-end' but not that far off.

I am just surprised at the price of it being $1 and made in Switzerland and apparently Wal-Mart can still presumably make a profit on it.

Granted they do seem to sell very well, so volume might make up for it.

scrubbedexpat091

Jul 4th 2020 7:58 am

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And people wonder why ICBC rates are so expensive...ha ha

I have lived in several city's 2 countries, and I swear the Vancouver area has the worst drivers of anywhere I have lived.

Danny B

Jul 4th 2020 8:28 am

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Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12876563)

And people wonder why ICBC rates are so expensive...ha ha

I have lived in several city's 2 countries, and I swear the Vancouver area has the worst drivers of anywhere I have lived.

All our vehicles have $50 dash cams, best investment ever. Video footage vs their lies.

Danny B

Jul 4th 2020 8:29 am

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Originally Posted by Piff Poff (Post 12876004)

A pretty blue 2020 R3, small and fast enough.

Nice.
I used to commute into London on a 2004 R6

scrubbedexpat091

Jul 4th 2020 9:32 am

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Originally Posted by Danny B (Post 12876583)

All our vehicles have $50 dash cams, best investment ever. Video footage vs their lies.

We never gotten one, but probably should.

I had a way different perspective of cars and drivers from my time riding my scooter, I should never have sold it, but really opened my eyes to how bad drivers can be, luckily never had any close calls, but I learned to be hyper aware of cars and trucks, they do not see you when your on 2 wheels.

Piff Poff

Jul 4th 2020 2:39 pm

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https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...5667b47354.jpg
here she is. I haven't stopped smiling.

Tangram

Jul 6th 2020 5:54 am

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Just had this done. My first one at age 53.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...7ca56a69b.jpeg

spouse of scouse

Jul 6th 2020 6:09 am

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Originally Posted by Tangram (Post 12877507)

Just had this done. My first one at age 53.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...7ca56a69b.jpeg

Very nicely done. YNWA :heart:

Danny B

Jul 6th 2020 6:50 am

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Originally Posted by Tangram (Post 12877507)

Just had this done. My first one at age 53.

Looks good.
Curious to know if you've now got the 'tattoo bug'? I remember getting one and then immediately wanting another...but I resisted and the feeling passed.

Tangram

Jul 6th 2020 6:54 am

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Originally Posted by Danny B (Post 12877567)

Looks good.
Curious to know if you've now got the 'tattoo bug'? I remember getting one and then immediately wanting another...but I resisted and the feeling passed.

Yes. My wife hoping the feeling will pass. I too am hanging fire.

Former Lancastrian

Jul 6th 2020 7:35 am

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Did you name it Beryl or Sandra? I guess from 23 onwards you had a long wait :p

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