They don't even pay road tax Joe. **Off topic thread**

petethedrummer

magicbastarder wrote: »

anyway, i've just noticed what seem like teethmarks on his sock in the photo.

Was it that Uruguay fella?

furiousox

Just watched this and it's well worth a look, highly recommended.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elo5_iNEjRo

biomed32

Spotted this, seems to be causing quite the uproar among cyclists on twitter

http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/cycling/the-fielder-overweight-lance-armstrong-wannabes-on-a-slippery-slope-30462012.html

ThisRegard

Just reading the link I know it's going to be a pile of ****e and just click bait.

CramCycle

tomasrojo wrote: »

Two small children who commandeer every media device in the house. Conversely, I am well informed of the activities of Peppa Pig.

I find Daddy pigs character the most relatable, the episode with "magic" spoons was comedy gold.

NamelessPhil

I've written up the 600km ride here and here.

Skrynesaver

biomed32 wrote: »

Spotted this, seems to be causing quite the uproar among cyclists on twitter

http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/cycling/the-fielder-overweight-lance-armstrong-wannabes-on-a-slippery-slope-30462012.html

Selfish arrogant git on bike remains inconsiderate yob after he stops cycling shocker...

loinnsigh

biomed32 wrote: »

Spotted this, seems to be causing quite the uproar among cyclists on twitter

http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/cycling/the-fielder-overweight-lance-armstrong-wannabes-on-a-slippery-slope-30462012.html

Haven't read the Sindo in years, but this seems to be their attempt at a Ross O'Carroll Kelly type character? Looks like he's supposed to be a tw*t

daragh_

CramCycle wrote: »

I find Daddy pigs character the most relatable, the episode with "magic" spoons was comedy gold.

The undercurrent of sexual tension between Granddad Dog and Granddad Pig makes for compelling viewing.

seany15

daragh_ wrote: »

The undercurrent of sexual tension between Granddad Dog and Granddad Pig makes for compelling viewing.

why does miss rabbit have all the jobs? Like when she's driving the bus, can nobody get a coffee? When she's out fighting fires can nobody visit the cave beauty spot? It makes no sense....

Alek

I already find myself saying "I am bit of an expert in this" before taking any new task in the house....

It makes no sense....

Raam

Lumen wrote: »

I await your campaign to ban chainrings from the pro peloton. :pac:

Belt drive only campaign starting tomorrow.

buffalo

http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/pdf/2014/en.si.2014.0178.pdf

I was just having a read of this very short piece of legislation, which seems very short-sighted.

As I understand it, the previous law outlawed 'holding' a mobile phone. But that meant that when it was in a handsfree cradle, people could still type out text messages and the like. So this law outlaws that.

But it restricts it to "an SMS, an MMS message and an email". Which seems very short-sighted and restrictive. So I can send a WhatsApp or a Viber message, or a boards PM, or a Facebook message, etc. from my handsfree phone in my car, and it's not technically illegal?

quozl

You can also tele-work via a terminal emulator running on your phone over a SSH tunnel to your office while doing 120 KPH on the motorway.

Think of the productivity benefits, Buffalo, and it's all legal

lennymc

buffalo wrote: »

http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/pdf/2014/en.si.2014.0178.pdf

I was just having a read of this very short piece of legislation, which seems very short-sighted.

As I understand it, the previous law outlawed 'holding' a mobile phone. But that meant that when it was in a handsfree cradle, people could still type out text messages and the like. So this law outlaws that.

But it restricts it to "an SMS, an MMS message and an email". Which seems very short-sighted and restrictive. So I can send a WhatsApp or a Viber message, or a boards PM, or a Facebook message, etc. from my handsfree phone in my car, and it's not technically illegal?

I think it depends on the reading. It says that a text message includes an SMS, MMS or email. but doesn't specifically limit the definition to SMS, MMS or email. It also says "“send a text message” includes compose and type a text message, but does not include anything done without touching the mobile phone". There is no definition of what a text message is, but you could argue that any message composed of text is a text message, so whatsapp or viber text messages are out, but there is nothing to stop you using snapchat to send a picture as it doesn't use mms or sms or require text or email.

Maybe my understanding of how to read it is wrong, but, it is quite ambiguous, which I would not have considered a good thing when writing legislation.

ednwireland

Usain Bolt has now reportedly declared the commonwealth Games are 'a bit s***'

well .......

Granolite

lennymc wrote: »

I think it depends on the reading. It says that a text message includes an SMS, MMS or email. but doesn't specifically limit the definition to SMS, MMS or email. It also says "“send a text message” includes compose and type a text message, but does not include anything done without touching the mobile phone". There is no definition of what a text message is, but you could argue that any message composed of text is a text message, so whatsapp or viber text messages are out, but there is nothing to stop you using snapchat to send a picture as it doesn't use mms or sms or require text or email.

Maybe my understanding of how to read it is wrong, but, it is quite ambiguous, which I would not have considered a good thing when writing legislation.

I'm replying to this in my car...but its not a text or email or an MMS..so all is well..please continue..going to share this via twitter..that's ok too..


((Joking obviously))

lennymc

Just came across this - figured I'd throw it up in case anyone wants to avail of it.

http://childleapcard.ie/

From 11-24th August kids under 18 travel free using a leap card.

buffalo

The Venn Diagram of Grand Tour Greats 2014



http://philiprints.blogspot.ie/2014/07/the-venn-diagram-of-grand-tour-greats.html

tomasrojo

seany15 wrote: »

why does miss rabbit have all the jobs? Like when she's driving the bus, can nobody get a coffee? When she's out fighting fires can nobody visit the cave beauty spot? It makes no sense....

She wins a Queen's Award for Industry in one episode. Deservedly.

Qualitymark

tomasrojo wrote: »

She wins a Queen's Award for Industry in one episode. Deservedly.

Pfft. Scab. Double-jobber.

tomasrojo

Qualitymark wrote: »

Pfft. Scab. Double-jobber.

That episode is in production.

rollingscone

This will continue to be me if someone asks about the pro circuit.

IT Crowd- Moss speaks football: http://youtu.be/jzmtrIFetHY

buffalo

Everytime I read an Indo article about cycling, I feel like they have stolen a piece of my soul.

Inquitus

buffalo wrote: »

The Venn Diagram of Grand Tour Greats 2014



http://philiprints.blogspot.ie/2014/07/the-venn-diagram-of-grand-tour-greats.html

Is Nibali a Grand Tour Great? For me not yet.

Raam

Inquitus wrote: »

Is Nibali a Grand Tour Great? For me not yet.

You are hard to impress.

seany15

Inquitus wrote: »

Is Nibali a Grand Tour Great? For me not yet.

he's won all three. If that doesn't make him great then I'm not sure what else he needs to do.....

manafana

seany15 wrote: »

he's won all three. If that doesn't make him great then I'm not sure what else he needs to do.....

win a worlds ,

He has had bit of luck along way to say least, main Vuelta rival crashed out (anton). His giro win was damn impressive however

ROK ON

Nibali is a champ and he has won all of his big races riding from the front like a boss.

His main opponents crashed - one because he can't ride a bike with any grace whatsoever and one because maybe Nibalis lead forced him to taking risks.
That is what leading from the front does - it outs others in the backfoot.

He took risks and they paid off, others took risks and they didn't.

Btw - I have a great deal of doubt that Froome was injured enough to warrant a dnf. Many other riders have finished and performed admirably thru injury.
Bernie Eisel was interviewed at end of final stage. He said that CF retired due to his morale or nerves - he didn't mention serious injury.

The shark is a champ. End of.
In every major race there will be an event. In many GTs these are crashes. Yes they play a part in the final result but they do not annul that result.

Inquitus

ROK ON wrote: »

Nibali is a champ and he has won all of his big races riding from the front like a boss.

His main opponents crashed - one because he can't ride a bike with any grace whatsoever and one because maybe Nibalis lead forced him to taking risks.
That is what leading from the front does - it outs others in the backfoot.

He took risks and they paid off, others took risks and they didn't.

Btw - I have a great deal of doubt that Froome was injured enough to warrant a dnf. Many other riders have finished and performed admirably thru injury.
Bernie Eisel was interviewed at end of final stage. He said that CF retired due to his morale or nerves - he didn't mention serious injury.

The shark is a champ. End of.
In every major race there will be an event. In many GTs these are crashes. Yes they play a part in the final result but they do not annul that result.

Alot of the people who have won 2 of the 3 tours are alot better than Nibali.....he's distinctly average in this rarified air.