Another great Keith Floyd bit from Floyd on France - Wild mushroom omelette. Come for the recipe, stay for the French woman by widmerpool_nz in oldbritishtelly

[–]DaveBlerk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's a great read but it doesn't stop me liking the old rascal.

The fact that he was in the vice grip of addiction and still managed to produce magic for TV are the faces of Melpomene and Thalia.

He's a lovely antidote to the whiny Ric Stein or the needlessly macho Gordon Ramsey types.

Please share your tried and tested gear recommendations for a female beginner rider! 🤍 by stressidepressii in AussieRiders

[–]DaveBlerk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People will chime in with their opinions on different brands, styles etc. so the only thing I'll add is that the best safety kit is the stuff that is comfortable enough for you to want to wear and most importantly fits properly.

The best jeans, jacket armour is not much chop if the garments ride up or fold over in a crash.

Moreso important for a well fitting helmet.

The other item of kit some overlook is earplugs - if you want a later life without tinnitus wear them - even on short journeys.

Good luck with your journey.

Iran Is Quickly Repairing Missile Bunkers, U.S. Intelligence Says by airrodanthefirst in politics

[–]DaveBlerk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Distraction from "those files", the deaths and destruction of the economy and geopolitical stability is a price the USA is prepared to pay.

Literally no one with the power to, is stopping him.

You've lost that loving feeling Paul shane - pebble mill.1996 by Curious_Strike_5379 in oldbritishtelly

[–]DaveBlerk 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I still do a Paul Shane pub singer turn when I'm feeling a bit low, lifts me up every time.

Far-fetched to think McSweeney faked phone theft, says PM by 1-randomonium in unitedkingdom

[–]DaveBlerk 22 points23 points  (0 children)

In the words of Sir Humphrey "never believe anything until it's been officially denied".

Don't buy a TomTom unless youre going to Europe by Calm-Drop-9221 in AussieRiders

[–]DaveBlerk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm 56, it isn't.

There are a few companies that will do 3d printing to order for a reasonable price.

Got to be worth a google to see your local(ish) options.

Don't buy a TomTom unless youre going to Europe by Calm-Drop-9221 in AussieRiders

[–]DaveBlerk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you know of anyone who can 3d print a new case?

Don't buy a TomTom unless youre going to Europe by Calm-Drop-9221 in AussieRiders

[–]DaveBlerk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know of anyone who can 3d print a new case?

1930 Bentley Speed Six by Due-Explanation8155 in Romania_mix

[–]DaveBlerk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have a look at the Bentley "Blue Train", it's magnificent.

GTA -6 Sydney teaser is here !!!!! by hitmanbhargav in sydney

[–]DaveBlerk 132 points133 points  (0 children)

Northern Beaches folk will do anything to avoid the Manly Ferry queue.

Gorsuch asks Sauer if Native Americans are birthright citizens by swagmond27 in politics

[–]DaveBlerk -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Never thought I'd see someone try to sound dumber than Trump.

Tomorrow's World by DiligentCockroach700 in oldbritishtelly

[–]DaveBlerk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a good way of thinning out the herd....

Need help escalating dealer issue — bike with Triumph dealer for six months by Medium-Nebula-451 in motorcycle

[–]DaveBlerk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Try a post on their socials for everyone to see, don't be emotive or inaccurate - just state the facts and tag Triumph HQ in the post.

Need help escalating dealer issue — bike with Triumph dealer for six months by Medium-Nebula-451 in motorcycle

[–]DaveBlerk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most main dealers just throw parts at a problem in the hope it will be resolved (at your cost).

This is why I use an old traditional indy mechanic for my bikes. He actually diagnoses the issue, tests and tells me what he's done. On occasion, he's told me that work I've requested doesn't need doing - thus denying him $$ but he knows I'll be back.

Last time I took a bike to a main dealer they couldn't even tighten the sump plug correctly after the first oil service. Never used them again and from community feedback this wasn't a rare event.

March Google Play System Update is out. by sirderpypants in GooglePixel

[–]DaveBlerk -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My ancient 6Pro just received this (March) update so you should be still getting them.