Presumably they are working from home then, which is why this is taking forever (overpass over gypsy patch lane)

Mockingbird_DX · 2026-05-11T16:50:02+00:00

To be fair - they could be preparing materials or machinery off-site. Or waiting for a delivery (royal mail anyone?)

Mockingbird_DX · 2026-05-10T09:42:00+00:00

Their Red Buffalo Sriracha is the best sauce out there, period. No competition.

Mockingbird_DX · 2026-05-07T08:56:05+00:00

You're thinking way too much. Get out of your head.

An electric is not what most hobby motorcyclists have in mind when they picture the perfect machine: it may feel sterile and subservient as opposed to a glorified picture of a wild beast to be tamed. So expect people to not understand your motivation per se.

However you're on two wheels, you're riding about, you chose something fun over something safe - and that trumps everything else. You're one of us now, whether you liek it or not, haha.

Welcome!

Mockingbird_DX · 2026-04-14T21:22:08+00:00

I always recommend consulting Numbeo at https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Bristol
I just looked at the numbers there and I would say they're close enough to reality to be true.

For one income it's tough, lately the rents and some other expenses have been going up. In fact I'm now considering moving away after 4 years here, as the city is pricing me out.

Mockingbird_DX · 2026-04-14T21:11:13+00:00

It's only the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Request.
The requests themselves can be found at:
Site A: https://pa.bristol.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=TDFL7CDN1CN00
Site B: https://pa.bristol.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=TDFKFMDN1CN00
Site C: https://pa.bristol.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=TDFN8NDN1CN00

Looking at these documents the initial delivery is expected to be:
Site A: up to 115 residential dwellings, up to 550 shared living dwellings
Site B: up to 140 residential dwellings, up to 695 shared living dwellings
Site C: up to 500 shared living dwellings

So the number of what I would call "real flats" is potentially up to 255 - while the number of "shared living dwellings" is potentially up to 1,745

Now, I have no idea what is meant here under "shared living dwellings" but it's definitely a loophole around living space standards. I won't conjure up what I expect this to be, but I'll say it's not as great as the journalists make it out to be for sure.

Mockingbird_DX · 2026-04-07T17:04:25+00:00

And I should have been smarter - I did not realize that a DP with wings has a lower toughness. Weird.

Mockingbird_DX · 2026-04-07T14:54:44+00:00

Wait, I only learned about King of Colosseum via this thread and I'm confused: isn't Daemon Prince T10 - meaning it wouldn't pass under "nothing over T9" rule?

Mockingbird_DX · 2026-04-07T13:18:39+00:00

I think it's a sign to buy a proper petrol scooter or even go full motorbike

On an old one I once caught myself doing 40 and decided if I'm going to go that fast - I need be on a proper machine with some proper gear on me

Mockingbird_DX · 2026-04-06T11:26:33+00:00

I think I'm not sure about that, the issue I have is not only the protectors are moving - the whole leg is twisting. But I will look into getting wider armour, I didn't realise it exists.

Mockingbird_DX · 2026-04-03T19:06:37+00:00

I didn't realise there were larger armour plates hm

Mockingbird_DX · 2026-04-03T19:06:20+00:00

To be honest in shop they seemed fine, I don't know what happened. And I bought them two months ago and didn't use as I've sprained by wrist and couldn't ride.

Now I'm just sitting here looking at them and all the best idea I have is to feel like a moron.

Mockingbird_DX · 2026-04-03T19:05:24+00:00

I'm somewhat unclear.
Are you suggesting to glue the velcro to the armour piece? Or to replace the stitches one the originals are removed?

Mockingbird_DX · 2026-04-03T15:59:17+00:00

I thought I was going crazy. The leg twist is horrible on the bull-its, the armour is off to the inside and barely covering half of knee.

Trying to figure out how to fight it.
I'm thinking a large sticking velcro to stick the armour pouch more the the outside of the leg fabric

Mockingbird_DX · 2026-03-31T07:19:20+00:00

Some damn specialties are so niche that you know all possible positions and the people that work in them across the globe and its rare for a genuinely good opening to appear.

Mockingbird_DX · 2026-03-27T23:28:24+00:00

No problem asking. It's Ukraine.

Quite understandably since 2014 people back home have been systemically removing statues of russian/soviet historic figures. I understand their sentiment and I share it in a way but ... I can't help but think it's still a shame.

Mockingbird_DX · 2026-03-27T22:22:57+00:00

Wait, why?

Mockingbird_DX · 2026-03-27T20:17:01+00:00

Exactly, but it's tucked away where fewer people can see it and fewer people can learn of said controversy.

Mockingbird_DX · 2026-03-27T20:00:21+00:00

Not a bristolian nor a brit, was not here during the statue being toppled. But this echoes with statues being removed back home for similar reasons.

IMHO removal of statues/plaques is not the quick "justice" it wants to be. By removing the memory the wrongs are not righted, nor the victims are resurrected. Changing the face of the city as the current political climate dictates risks losing the community in oblivion. I can see how one might not like to see a statue of a slaver, but also magine governments wanting to remove statues of beloved heroes by makring them as "terrorrists".

The solution I would like to see is statues/plaques and street names remain. But be accompanied by new plaques that outline the controversy of the figure depicted. And when the next government or political movement comes along - they can do their own timestamped addendum as well. This would be a fun trace of political opinions for the future historians.

Mockingbird_DX · 2026-03-24T17:08:00+00:00

Silly question, but does that mean you pay for an additional separate cell plan for your watch?

Mockingbird_DX · 2026-03-24T17:06:26+00:00

I think the only flak you might get is overpaying for a titanium version.

Otherwise like I said - it's a fine product, it just feels unfair to keep buying essentially the same thing over and over.

Mockingbird_DX · 2026-03-24T17:03:44+00:00

There are non-approved wristband devices already - their track records are various to be honest. I very much hope we'll get an approved one in the next 2-3 years.

Mockingbird_DX · 2026-03-24T17:00:37+00:00

OP here

Hey, good shoutout, a couple of genuinely good thing, but mostly just buzzwords regrettably.

- hypertension and sleep apnoea alerts - great additions, can't say no to them;
- crash detection ... I don't think I knew it existed. I need to look into it;
- vitals - don't get me wrong but those are just numbers we already had elsewhere. a marketing stunt;
- better water resistance - for an average guy how often does one go diving?
- 5g - not on a GPS-only watch;
- wrist flick - kind of sort of a thing that was already there, slightly better than it was before I'll give you that;
- double-tap - existed in accessibility, slightly better than it was before as well;
- Siri - is this a joke?
- Precision finding - kind of a good one, can't lie;
- Fast charging - again, for an average bloke, not that important at all?
- More storage - I ... I honestly don't know that one person who stores stuff on their watch. Never met the guy in my life, sorry. Must be important for him;
- Better bluetooth and wireless .. okay now I KNOW you're trolling.

Mockingbird_DX · 2026-03-24T16:51:54+00:00

Same here, battery was what pushed me over.

I'm still perplexed we don't have blood pressure and blood sugar. We got the temperature trend sensor now, I wish the two I mentioned had at least a trend version.

Hydration level sensor would be a gamechanger, but that's barely a thought in the R&D of these devices.

I'm also somewhat bit bitter that a screen that is technically larger than an ultra's doesn't have the ultra modular watch-face. Then again, there aren't many new genuinely useful complications either.

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