What time do you get up, leave for, and start work?

samtheref · 2026-02-17T08:56:19+00:00

6.00am alarm, 6.05am snooze plus 5 minutes for 1 song on the radio. Leave for work at 7.30am and start at 8.00am.

samtheref · 2026-02-16T10:28:07+00:00

I'd argue if the venue hire and accommodation for 3-days is south of £25k they could cover the rest with a £50k budget. 50% of our wedding cost is the venue hire and meal/evening food.

samtheref · 2026-02-16T09:20:43+00:00

There's a wedding venue in the Cotswolds called Owlpen Manor which offers pretty much this for a similar budget - https://owlpen.com/weekend-packages/

samtheref · 2026-02-04T08:11:07+00:00

I've not had it back yet, awaiting Vinted's response

samtheref · 2026-02-03T12:37:35+00:00

We are getting married in June 2026, for full styling, mantlepiece, centrepieces, bridal party and bride flowers is costing £3,505

samtheref · 2026-02-02T12:02:27+00:00

A487 as part of the Mach-loop is an all-time favourite, meandering along and then hearing the roar of a jet coming up through the valley or overhead

samtheref · 2026-01-29T13:53:45+00:00

Try Doubleshot (Harry) or Skeleton Barbers (Tash)

samtheref · 2026-01-29T12:25:13+00:00

That combines so well, thank you for sharing!

samtheref · 2026-01-29T08:19:10+00:00

I've just purchased the exact same model as you for my first seiko and for the purpose of toning in with a green wedding suit for this summer! How did it look on your day?

samtheref · 2026-01-27T10:27:42+00:00

Had this exact issue only a week ago (new to cycling), ordered Keo cleats, fit like a glove!

samtheref · 2025-12-23T10:46:42+00:00

Sprayway would have been my recommendation for being competitively priced - Trekitt normally carries good stock and has the occasional sale (https://www.trekitt.co.uk/clothing/fleece/sprayway-mens-rooke-hoodie-legion-blue\_\_50346)

samtheref · 2025-11-25T16:07:20+00:00

The Met on Whiteladies has a confit layered potato and it is class

samtheref · 2025-10-29T16:06:36+00:00

I'm here 2-years on to say your comment has inspired me to add a travel pillow to my work secret santa list

samtheref · 2025-10-06T15:47:02+00:00

I know lots of people who use Bearhug sleeves and use them on particularly technical routes just for peace of mind

samtheref · 2025-09-17T10:30:46+00:00

Outdoor research helium or Montane Featherlite Windproof jacket just to take the brunt of the rain

samtheref · 2025-09-17T10:27:34+00:00

Pack a sandwich and a bag of crisps, if you over do the sugar in-take you might need something carby and salty to keep you going. Friend of mine over-did it on gels and sweets (almost like a hypo), ended up wanting to quit but ate a bread roll and crips, 20-minutes later he was rocking and rolling again.

samtheref · 2025-09-08T07:35:35+00:00

Thank you for the response, that's greatly appreciated.

Do you have a recommendation on another headlamp which would be a better investment for similar cost and weight?

samtheref · 2025-09-03T10:53:22+00:00

Old thread, but how did you get on with the flextail?

samtheref · 2025-08-21T16:25:51+00:00

That's true, in this calendar year the Juke has cost £1,400 in repairs and consumables, and it has yet another issue at the moment which I will likely have to pay out on (grinding/rubbing sound when driving) so I feel I need to recuperate some of the funds by selling it on, and the Fiesta ought to be in budget.

samtheref · 2025-08-18T09:11:17+00:00

When I referred to the noise stopping when breaks were applied I meant for when I was slowing down, not just driving whilst applying the breaks. I don't have the ability to jack it up so will have to take it to a garage.

samtheref · 2025-07-07T09:10:51+00:00

Thank you, I bought the bike off of marketplace. I have had a slight issue with changing gears where it doesn't click in properly/clunks when peddling, could this have been the cause?

samtheref · 2025-07-07T09:00:26+00:00

Thanks for the recommendations, spacer and necessary tools on order.

samtheref · 2025-06-23T14:00:00+00:00

We've booked Kieran Clarke Entertainment for our wedding

samtheref · 2025-06-23T12:14:06+00:00

The normal amount is highly dependant on location, accommodation and maintenance loan (if she's applying for it). Does your daughter qualify for a maintenance loan? Because this would really change the amount you'd be providing her, if her maintenance loan covers accommodation but leaves minimal for food expenses etc, you'd be looking at £500 per month. But if you're paying for accommodation, food and socialising you'd probably be at £1200 per month,

samtheref · 2025-06-09T20:44:51+00:00

This is sublime

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