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Online Kev Murphy

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I looked out the window... good day for a ride?
« on: February 14, 2016, 01:43:09 PM »
Couple of clouds, looks ok? 1.00 pm




Put on jacket, boots, gloves, helmet, and opened the door to go out to the bike. 1.11 pm ... hmmm... change of plan......



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Re: I looked out the window... good day for a ride?
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2016, 02:29:52 PM »
Yep, that's North Antarctica for you!
Wait another half an hour and you will need the summer jacket.
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Re: I looked out the window... good day for a ride?
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2016, 02:36:25 PM »
You got it in one, Bill... now its too late in the day to take advantage of the weather ... 3.31 pm

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Re: I looked out the window... good day for a ride?
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2016, 02:38:24 PM »
(at this rate, I will probably need the aircon by 4pm) :rofl
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Re: I looked out the window... good day for a ride?
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2016, 05:46:18 PM »
By the way... it poured again just after 5 pm
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Re: I looked out the window... good day for a ride?
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2016, 09:06:46 PM »
You should have got a morning start.
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Re: I looked out the window... good day for a ride?
« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2016, 09:29:39 PM »
I would have done, except my neighbour had a party last night, and kept me awake until after 4 am... and it was raining...
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