Category: Life

Buggery and tarnation. I’ve applied 3 times for jobs at Bookers without even getting an interview. I had some time off, thought I’d focus my chi for the big xmas madness. 12-15 hour shifts, 5 shifts/ 6 shifts all the way through until mid January. Nothing. Not an xmas sausage. I got 4 days last…

Just thought I’d better clear something up.  We were on about bikes and such the other day, when Wendy said “they think it’s cute, your bike deathwish…” or words to that effect. I don’t have a bike deathwish. I accept that the laws of statistics say that’s probably how I’m going to die and I…

It’s been taking ages and loads of faffing about, but I’m getting there. I finally got my mudguard from Australia, after a week’s delay as they bitchslapped me for import tax then wouldn’t deliver on Wednesday, (when Wendy’s off) and wanted an extra £12 to deliver Saturday. Anyway, I got it. The small back light…

I decided to buy my gorgeous bike after debating retro Triumph Bonneville, Harley Davidson Sportster and Kawasaki W650. The Bonny: (referred to as a Hinckley Bonneville) Plus: has the general look of the bike. You get the ‘authentic’ badge. Negative: look at those not-very-convincing engine fins, ugly. No kickstart.   Then the Sporty: Plus: pretty,…

Still not dead. Although I keep coming close. Just thought I’d confirm I’m still here.   The source of my ongoing near death experiences, my bike, is a joy, as ever. I’ve replaced the front brake pads, clutch cable, upgraded the front shock absorber springs, upgraded the rear shocks, and, as it was rusty, took…