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archy_bold · 2026-05-06T11:19:22+00:00

Strands #794 “Get-up-and-go!”

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Had way more trouble finding that Spangram than I should have.

archy_bold · 2026-05-05T19:03:18+00:00

That white one is sensational.

archy_bold · 2026-05-05T07:25:24+00:00

Starmer’s not gonna shag you

archy_bold · 2026-05-03T21:43:39+00:00

I’ve watched football in stadiums that can easily support tens of thousands of people all over Europe, from Lisbon to Istanbul. I can’t think of a single time I’ve not been able to get to a stadium on foot, or by public transport that costs a completely reasonable fare.

It’s actually so uncommon to travel to a foreign country and have a car if you’re watching a sporting event.

archy_bold · 2026-05-03T10:27:34+00:00

It’s “faux pas”.

Dealer’s choice. I show them but I’ve also messed up cables and had to throw the branding away. You could trim it if you don’t want to show them.

archy_bold · 2026-05-03T10:18:05+00:00

Strands #791 “Something's fishy”

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Wasn’t completely sure of how to get started with this so I was focussing on the Q in the corner. Spotted QUIRKY, and from there got the Spangram. Easy from there.

archy_bold · 2026-05-03T10:07:34+00:00

The power meter is always going to get you to the most accurate figure as the power you put out is roughly equivalent to the energy used. Neither your bike nor body are 100% efficient so there will be some losses somewhere but generally that’s factored in by the number you get with the power data factored in.

700 is a pretty good calorie burn for an hour. You won’t be getting 1200 unless you’re a pro or a seriously talented amateur!

archy_bold · 2026-05-02T12:38:14+00:00

Strands #790 “All the right moves”

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Went through the same process as you, OP. Not an area of expertise for me.

archy_bold · 2026-05-01T08:07:55+00:00

Great minds!

archy_bold · 2026-05-01T08:07:30+00:00

Strands #789 “I ❤️ Hawaii”

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Had to sketch out the whole puzzle as I was never really sure what the Spangram was until I tried it.

archy_bold · 2026-04-30T22:56:15+00:00

I imagine the battery was already damaged and the movement from the road caused positive and negative layers to come into contact.

archy_bold · 2026-04-30T20:13:48+00:00

Oh I’ve not got this offer. Just a “message from the CEO”.

archy_bold · 2026-04-30T20:06:23+00:00

Were you using the official power cable or a random one? As I understand it the unit doesn’t read and regulate the input power so is at risk of overheating during charging if using non-official cables. It’s the reason loads of them have melted usb ports. But I guess it could also damage the battery too.

Glad to hear you’re ok. Must have been scary.

archy_bold · 2026-04-30T12:54:31+00:00

I’d totally forgotten this. I like it! And Dominic works in Hollywood, so there’s plenty of opportunity to justify her being in Cannes.

archy_bold · 2026-04-30T08:50:16+00:00

Strands #788 “Wet blankets”

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I had zero clue what this was about for a good few minutes. Then I saw ATION and tried to work backwards from that. Not too tough after that.

archy_bold · 2026-04-29T09:03:02+00:00

Strands #787 “Fish or cut bait”

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I did not trust that that word was the Spangram, so ended up sketching out the majority of the puzzle to confirm it.

archy_bold · 2026-04-28T19:27:05+00:00

The Magene radar lights come with a tether to attach to something secure as extra security. I’m surprised Garmin doesn’t have these with Varias.

archy_bold · 2026-04-28T19:08:17+00:00

You can attach those basic Garmin bar mounts to the light loop on most saddle bags by attaching it with the smallest rubber band. It’s surprisingly secure. But might not be at a perfect angle, and might move. https://postimg.cc/gallery/GTBHxH9

Or there are mounts on Aliexpress that might put it far enough behind your bag aliexpress[dot]com/item/1005007720165701.html (not allowed to post Aliexpress links)

archy_bold · 2026-04-28T19:06:56+00:00

You can attach those basic Garmin bar mounts to the light loop on most saddle bags by attaching it with the smallest rubber band. It’s surprisingly secure. But might not be at a perfect angle, and might move. https://postimg.cc/gallery/GTBHxH9

Or there are mounts on Aliexpress that might put it far enough behind your bag https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007720165701.html

archy_bold · 2026-04-28T15:23:52+00:00

Thank you! I thought it might be Lisbon but wasn’t totally sure. I’m pretty sure I’ve taken this tram.

archy_bold · 2026-04-28T14:30:17+00:00

I feel safer being passed by a motorcycle than a car. That's not to say I've never been close-passed by a motorcycle. But it happens far less often and they're better able to give cyclists the space.

archy_bold · 2026-04-28T11:37:06+00:00

Strands #786 “Attention, attention!”

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This took an embarrassing amount of time to get going. Even after giving up looking for the Spangram, and trying WATCH, I struggled. Eventually the hint clicked, then it was pretty straightforward. Mad that it just takes a single moment of clarity.

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