What are you doing today ??

[Kwacky]

There are days like today, when you get an unexpected call from your opponent, who goes on the attack from the off, you recovery, rally then force them to accept defeat that I love my job. At one point it was suggested that I didn't understand their case. The offer was for them to draw something up in writing and send it to me, to make sure I fully understand. I told her there's nothing better to ensure a smooth resolution to case than to patronise your opponent. The call ended 20 minutes later with her refusal to tell me how my defence was wrong.

[TonyB]

@Cav - what course are you doing in Uni?

Mechanical Engineering - Part-time. Currently on my HND year.

It's not too bad the majority of the time but when you get 5 assignments due in all within 2 weeks of eachother, it starts to get manic. I started the assignments as soon as I could and I'm still struggling.

Full time at work plus doing 120 credits (full time year is 160 credits) is not easy

That's exactly what I'm working towards. GCSE's in June (I'm 32, late bloomer ) then start an access course in September for a year all being well. Fortunately I'm in a position to do the full time Uni course. Still bricking it though.

[D41]

That's exactly what I'm working towards. GCSE's in June (I'm 32, late bloomer )

Not "late"...just "ready", that's all.


Today I'm doing some banal cleaning BS around the house...and laundry, etc.....it's exciting as feck.

Might go for an MTB ride a bit later.....which prolly means I'll flake and stay at home.

[Cav]

@Cav - what course are you doing in Uni?

Mechanical Engineering - Part-time. Currently on my HND year.

It's not too bad the majority of the time but when you get 5 assignments due in all within 2 weeks of eachother, it starts to get manic. I started the assignments as soon as I could and I'm still struggling.

Full time at work plus doing 120 credits (full time year is 160 credits) is not easy

That's exactly what I'm working towards. GCSE's in June (I'm 32, late bloomer ) then start an access course in September for a year all being well. Fortunately I'm in a position to do the full time Uni course. Still bricking it though.

It's nerve-wracking mate.. I wasn't sure I could cope with the HND and now I'm not sure if I can cope with the Degree. I know truthfully I will be fine and you'll be the same.

As for GCSEs, the hardest part about it all that I found was the sheer numbers of subjects you have to cover, if you're doing just the needed few you'll be better off

[Kwacky]

Late start this morning as there's something i need to collect on the way into work.

[TonyB]

College this morning and I've come for a nice ride out in this lovely sunshine. Perks of being unemployed, hey?

Stopped at Rutland Water and just having coffee and cake in Oakham. Bloody good carrot cake, I can feel it undoing all my good work.

[Monty]

Have you found the B6047 yet, it's a cracker!

[Kwacky]

We'll have to sort out a ride out that way

[Cav]

I had the day off work to view houses. The market is unbelievable at the moment..

Had one viewing cancelled because the house sold - it was on the market for 2 days.

We've just put an offer on one that went on the market this morning having viewed it today. Turns out my girlfriend and her mum know the seller. She's put an offer on a place for sale with the same estate agent and is hoping she can be in there within 6 weeks. We showed her how much we like the place and how it's our first home, etc.. she called the estate agent before we did so when I rang the agent they were like, "Oh it's you!". We made it clear we went straight to our maximum offer which is £6k below asking price but how good a position we are in to help her move into her new place as soon as possible.

My fingers are crossed.

Downside - no garage. Upside, space to build my own workshop

[Monty]

Reminds me of when we were looking to buy a house in Brighton and Hove. One Saturday we made 3 appointments and all 3 were cancelled in the time it took to drive down from London!

[TonyB]

Have you found the B6047 yet, it's a cracker!

For a short stint yes. I'm going to go back and do the whole road when it's nice again.

[Itchy]

Have you found the B6047 yet, it's a cracker!

Don't forget the B1176!

[Itchy]

We'll have to sort out a ride out that way

Can we make sure it doesn't piss down this time?

[TonyB]

We'll have to sort out a ride out that way

Can we make sure it doesn't piss down this time?

This.

I think I'm going to be retiring to a fair weather rider this year. I don't mind the cold but it's the wet that I can't stand.

[Itchy]

This was me & Kwacky the last time we hit the B6047...

[Kwacky]

We'll have to sort out a ride out that way

Can we make sure it doesn't piss down this time?

I'm blaming you for that

[Monty]

We'll have to sort out a ride out that way

Can we make sure it doesn't piss down this time?

Really good Italian that does breakfast and great coffee for a meet up here

L Oliveto
Normanton Rd, Rutland Water, South Shore, Edith Weston LE15 8HD
01780 721599
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[Kwacky]

I'll check but I think I'm free 9th April.

[Monty]

Sarah says I'm free

[D41]

"Free" as in 'available', or she's just trying to give you to a good home??