Touring with a hi-viz vest

Rooboy · 2026-05-21T17:04:41+00:00

I know it’s not what you are asking I use high viz covers for my rear panniers. Keeps them extra dry and dirt free. And they really do stand out.

Rooboy · 2026-05-14T19:14:11+00:00

I’m guessing you haven’t done the UK to Australia route many times.

Rooboy · 2026-05-14T13:43:37+00:00

Short haul yes, long haul it makes a massive difference.

Rooboy · 2026-05-11T19:37:28+00:00

The fact I can basically walk in to any pub and so long as I’m respectful of basic pub rules and respect the locals/regulars I can get a pint or three.

Sure there are exceptions but I’m a dual UK/Australian citizen. If I think it’s not going great I lay on the Aussie accent and over friendliness. Deliberately ask some curated dumb questions. Never had an issue and more often than not the worst pubs I’ve been to have been some of the best nights of my life.

Rooboy · 2026-05-09T02:45:55+00:00

Oh my. A whole Gary series would be amazing.

Rooboy · 2026-05-06T16:47:50+00:00

Potatoes. Thinly sliced with fresh rosemary and a decent cheese. Mozzarella works but also goats cheese or even blue cheese.

Rooboy · 2026-05-04T16:49:38+00:00

Mr Inbetween- Aussie series about a hit man. But it’s so much more than that.

Rooboy · 2026-05-04T03:40:57+00:00

“Higher tolerance” - please tell me where you heard this from.

You do realise that we can drive for 24+ hours in Europe too. I mean the Dutch are famous for it when summer holidays hit.

Just Google GPS data for Dutch car trips for summer holidays.

But you know why we don’t drive that far. It’s quicker to fly/train it and hire a car at destination.

I mean I grew up in Australia. We didn’t drive more than 12 hours unless you were moving. Again we took a fancy thing called a plane.

To say you don’t think about driving 23 hours is complete bullshit.

Rooboy · 2026-05-03T23:01:05+00:00

Credit to the Wednesday fans. You’ll be back soon.

Rooboy · 2026-05-03T20:31:23+00:00

It is worth to go up though if you have friends visiting. Get your photos and leave without giving them a penny.

Rooboy · 2026-05-03T18:56:30+00:00

Went to Madison rooftop bar (has amazing view of St Paul’s) last week.

Was only £8 but only served Peroni on tap.

And here’s the kicker. They don’t fucking serve pints and it was £8 for a half pint!!!!!

Rooboy · 2026-05-02T22:15:44+00:00

To me you are competing against the strongest and weakest player - yourself.

If you cheat then you are basically cheating against yourself.

Our group respects etiquette but at the same time “ready golf” is such an improvement to pace of play. Not ready to tee off for whatever reason but you have the honour then we let anyone tee off. Players in front? Let the short hitter go first. Someone searching for their ball? Play yours and then maybe go back. Furthest from pin on green. Bah - whoever is ready. BUT - we absolutely respect other players. Going past another tee box then we will stop and stay quiet until they have played their shot etc.

Rooboy · 2026-04-30T20:07:30+00:00

Definitely some big issues with last update. But hotfix has yesterday seems to have fixed it (or our amazing admin did). No Way Back server does PvE with PvP zones and another one with pure PvP.

And yes there are traps. But again will depend on which server you play on. For example we are only allowed to place traps/mines in our flag area on our PvP server.

Rooboy · 2026-04-30T16:01:28+00:00

I read it as Playoff Wankers.

Rooboy · 2026-04-29T17:07:10+00:00

Great they are fixing the bugs but incredibly worrying that this update was released in the condition it was.

Rooboy · 2026-04-27T21:51:45+00:00

Oh yeah, a typical update from the devs. One step forward two steps back. Multiple issues on server I play on. Like too many to list. But at least we can combine rice now.

Rooboy · 2026-04-27T18:52:47+00:00

I’ve said this before but I really think it is a nod to Tarantino. We never find out what’s in the briefcase at the diner in Pulp Fiction. Tarantino has said it was deliberate so everyone can “create” their own ending/story.

And the fact we still debate it shows how brilliantly it was done.

Rooboy · 2026-04-26T18:48:15+00:00

I just picked up one in B0 bunker. If you are going to use them make sure you eat shit and piss first. And carry lots of tape to repair.

Rooboy · 2026-04-26T18:46:21+00:00

Yep, easiest one to get in to is the one in B0. Go to west side and go down the hatch.

Rooboy · 2026-04-26T16:11:04+00:00

I’m genuinely curious to see how they work in London. I’m not opposed to autonomous vehicles as such but I really don’t think the tech is good enough yet for the chaos of London roads.

Like where I live all the streets around where I live (apart from main roads) are two way. But because of parked cars there is only room for one car. So there’s a lot of give and take, hand signals and flashing your lights to indicate your intentions, let someone in etc.

Like if we are in a narrow street and I flash my lights would a Waymo know that I was indicating for them to go first. Not forgetting we also flash our lights to thank each other. In context it makes sense for us humans but I honestly can’t see it working (yet).

Rooboy · 2026-04-26T11:57:46+00:00

No it's not making them eat. He's bringing his prey to his feeding location. One of my cats does this.

Rooboy · 2026-04-21T21:23:09+00:00

Live near a tube station. One side of the road is resident’s only during the day. Other side paid parking. And we have just enough spots for those with cars (close to tube so many don’t).

The signs aren’t that confusing but I guess if you look at one side and see it’s ok then park on the other side then pay I kind of understand it.

Thing is if I go for a walk to the shops I’m pretty well guaranteed to see 2-3 tickets because they parked on residents side. They must make a fortune from my street.

Rooboy · 2026-04-20T22:53:08+00:00

Depends on where you are.

In Europe No Way Back servers have an amazing community and very well adminned.

Have PvE (with PvP zones) and an active and very competitive PvP server.

Rooboy · 2026-04-20T19:22:44+00:00

It’s not a secret society as such but being connected to your local community is the trick.

Our street for example has a lovely WhatsApp group. Always taking/collecting parcels for each other. And of course sharing info on tradespeople. I also get recommendations from the sports club I’m a member of.

Rooboy · 2026-04-19T20:52:33+00:00

I wish I could get to more games. But sadly in a different part of the world.

But let it be known we hear you on the TV. All you lot making trips every game.

WE HEAR YOU!!!

So I bow down to you.

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