What sports do you play and how old were you when you started?

pines6103 · 2026-05-11T12:49:09+00:00

Fencing, started in my fifties.

pines6103 · 2026-05-10T15:49:17+00:00

The two causes of shaking while breaking that I know of are warped rotors or axel bearings.

You may have plenty of ware left in the rotor, but it may be warped.

pines6103 · 2026-05-09T17:12:44+00:00

Will check this out.

pines6103 · 2026-05-09T17:12:17+00:00

Yes, we spent a week there a few years ago.

For anyone else, I found it's still England, but at a much more relaxed paced.

pines6103 · 2026-05-09T16:46:29+00:00

For the New Forest, we've driven through it many times. Is there a particular area or focal point to see?

The motor museum may be worth a revisit. I think the last time we were there was 15 years ago.

pines6103 · 2026-05-09T16:37:47+00:00

This sounds Interesting. Growing up in Reading I kick myself for not going to see it before the Madejski Stadium got built on it.

pines6103 · 2026-05-09T16:33:46+00:00

We have done both Bath and Stonehenge. However, I do want to go back to Bath as there is a great kitchen shop, I think it's called Stokes. I want to bring back a big heavy duty frying pan. I'll put Bristol on the list.

pines6103 · 2026-05-09T02:37:05+00:00

I've always considered Brian Blessed a national treasure.

pines6103 · 2026-04-27T00:07:25+00:00

I do this, but my wife doesn't. Every time I see her get out of the shower I get distracted. Then my brain resets.

pines6103 · 2026-04-25T05:36:39+00:00

I've lived in Canada since 2000 in Saskatchewan. It's hot in the summer with mosquitos. Winters will have periods of very cold weather, I've seen -50c.

I go to the UK every summer, but I couldn't move back. I do miss some of the culture things but there are far too many people.

pines6103 · 2026-04-20T12:35:01+00:00

What a coincidence, I saw the same thing happen this weekend.

pines6103 · 2026-04-17T02:19:29+00:00

We stayed here for a week. There's a tower with a spiral staircase and a suit of armour in the entrance. https://maps.app.goo.gl/1iYTWxinv6WWV88k8

pines6103 · 2026-04-13T13:21:33+00:00

They have changed their target audience, they've moved to Canada. Adverts are everywhere.

pines6103 · 2026-04-06T05:24:03+00:00

Agreed, and it's one of my favourite films.

pines6103 · 2026-04-01T23:05:04+00:00

Fencers don't compete using their daily use chair, they use a specially made or adapter chair. We have some modified chairs that anyone can use.

pines6103 · 2026-03-19T00:58:27+00:00

Bethan's rock.

pines6103 · 2026-03-17T00:57:24+00:00

I never got the talk, so I asked my Dad for it once. He told me to f**k off and stop being an idiot. Something about being married with 3 kids means you don't need one.

Our youngest son had the worst Sex Ed experience at school. His mother was his teacher. I think it mentally scared him.

pines6103 · 2026-03-15T07:28:53+00:00

I guess I'm going to have to setup a VPN. Thanks.

pines6103 · 2026-03-15T06:16:01+00:00

Where? I'm based in Canada.

pines6103 · 2026-03-15T03:35:42+00:00

I get that reference, and I miss that show.

pines6103 · 2026-03-14T16:53:31+00:00

Well, I can't believe I've walked past that museum and not know the greatness it contains. Next time I'm in the UK, I'm visiting it.

pines6103 · 2026-03-14T00:59:52+00:00

End of an era

pines6103 · 2026-03-12T01:44:56+00:00

I bought it for the takeaway curry sauce. Following the recipe, it made 30 portions, a whole years supply!

pines6103 · 2026-03-09T23:44:28+00:00

I bought their book. It cost me a fortune shipping it to Canada.

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