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by T.C.
18 Aug 2017, 15:42
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: 30 years ago tomorrow
Replies: 5
Views: 701

Re: 30 years ago tomorrow

This was Rogers car. (we had personal issue back in those days) There were something like 40 points of entry and 20 points of exit. It wasn't just all the bullet holes, but you can imagine the mess inside as well. Anyway, the insurance company wanted to put it back into service. Newbury refused to h...
by Deegee
18 Aug 2017, 15:05
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: 30 years ago tomorrow
Replies: 5
Views: 701

Re: 30 years ago tomorrow

The feeling of disbelief I had then about the Hungerford massacre hasn't changed, in fact the frequency of similar events elsewhere in the world has added to that disbelief, how anyone could do something like that is still utterly beyond my understanding. I feel for anyone that has lost friends, fam...
by Kwacky
18 Aug 2017, 14:37
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: 30 years ago tomorrow
Replies: 5
Views: 701

Re: 30 years ago tomorrow

Sad sequence of events that day. Why he insisted on taking other peoples lives is a mystery.

I'm sorry to hear you lost a friend and a colleague that day. That can never be easy to deal with.
by C00kiemonster
18 Aug 2017, 14:28
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: 30 years ago tomorrow
Replies: 5
Views: 701

Re: 30 years ago tomorrow

Gosh yes - was that really 30 years ago :(

Terrible terrible thing.

All plod (current and retired) have my admiration for what you do / did tbh.

RIP all :(
by T.C.
18 Aug 2017, 14:19
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: 30 years ago tomorrow
Replies: 5
Views: 701

30 years ago tomorrow

... called down from both Readng and Taplow (the other 2 STA bases) and what we saw I can still remember vividly as if it was yesterday. In all my years in the service and all the fatal crashes and dead bodies I dealt with, Hungerford was the only incident that had what I would describe as a profound ...
by Cavetroll87
18 Aug 2017, 09:50
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Bargains
Replies: 326
Views: 144566

Re: Bargains

I hve a set of them spanners, personally I think they are very good! had mine a good few years now and all still as should be. Highly reccomend
by Kwacky
17 Aug 2017, 15:39
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Klim clothes - Klim Kodiak Jacket
Replies: 32
Views: 11722

Re: Klim clothes - Klim Kodiak Jacket

There's a lifetime warranty and a 5 year replacement service. With the miles I do I'll take 5 years. My current jacket has done 3 years and it's still performing but the Velcro could do with being replaced and a couple of zips have failed. One was replaced. I'll keep the ...
by D41
17 Aug 2017, 12:30
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Klim clothes - Klim Kodiak Jacket
Replies: 32
Views: 11722

Re: Klim clothes - Klim Kodiak Jacket

You don't have to convince me.....I'm the guy who'll happily shell out five grand for a guitar and then stick it in a closet for years.
by D6Nutz
16 Aug 2017, 18:25
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: The new improved fitness thread
Replies: 3007
Views: 526301

Re: The new improved fitness thread

I gave up weighing myself a couple of years ago. My weight loss plateaued so there was no point, now I use my trouser waist measurement as a guide.
by Cavetroll87
16 Aug 2017, 14:15
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What you watching?
Replies: 10489
Views: 2291326

Re: What you watching?

... found in bins and even if he didn't eat it he kept it.... The other was one about the worlds fattest man, although it was an old program for a few years back. 70 stone........ 4 large fish and chips followed by 2 kebabs for LUNCH! He lived like a KING! (well Id leave the fish and chips and just ...
by C00kiemonster
14 Aug 2017, 12:06
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Super Soco Electric Bike/Moped review
Replies: 40
Views: 19117

Re: Super Soco Electric Bike/Moped review

I can see me making the change one day, next 5 years no, but look at bikes like the Energica Egos, The teccnology is getting closer and closer and more within reach of normal people. 30 min quick charge and a range of 93 miles, they are getting ...
by Cavetroll87
14 Aug 2017, 09:37
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Super Soco Electric Bike/Moped review
Replies: 40
Views: 19117

Re: Super Soco Electric Bike/Moped review

I can see me making the change one day, next 5 years no, but look at bikes like the Energica Egos, The teccnology is getting closer and closer and more within reach of normal people. 30 min quick charge and a range of 93 miles, they are getting ...
by Kwacky
14 Aug 2017, 09:34
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Super Soco Electric Bike/Moped review
Replies: 40
Views: 19117

Re: Super Soco Electric Bike/Moped review

In 5years, no. In 10 years? More than maybe. 100 miles would be fine for me for a commuter, as that means I can ride to work and back, with enough juice to spare should I have to do anything other than a direct route. I can ...
by Itchy
14 Aug 2017, 09:29
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Super Soco Electric Bike/Moped review
Replies: 40
Views: 19117

Re: Super Soco Electric Bike/Moped review

Why have we gone from not in this lifetime, to 15 years, to 5 years? To answer your question, yes. Although a number of parameters would have to be met... 1. Performance 2. Range 3. Availability of fast charging stations All need to be comparable ...
by D41
14 Aug 2017, 00:15
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Super Soco Electric Bike/Moped review
Replies: 40
Views: 19117

Re: Super Soco Electric Bike/Moped review

OK....so lemme ask you.....do you see yourself now, or anytime in the next 5 years, switching from a petrol engined bike, to an electric bike, as your first choice of ride??
by Kwacky
13 Aug 2017, 22:30
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Super Soco Electric Bike/Moped review
Replies: 40
Views: 19117

Re: Super Soco Electric Bike/Moped review

Not to mention that mobile phones and laptops use Batteries, batteries which have vastly improved over the years.
by Cavetroll87
13 Aug 2017, 21:49
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Luggage options for the KTM
Replies: 25
Views: 6022

Re: Luggage options for the KTM

... Just take what you need in any combination as they all strap together. As Cav says, not cheap but they're bullet proof. My Kreiga rucksack is 10 years old and still looks brand new. Was saying that to the mrs earlier, I have a kreiga backpack i use EVERY day, and ita still like new after 3 years ...
by Monty
13 Aug 2017, 19:01
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Luggage options for the KTM
Replies: 25
Views: 6022

Re: Luggage options for the KTM

Another one here for the Kreiga tail packs, I've got a 30, two 20s and a 10. Just take what you need in any combination as they all strap together. As Cav says, not cheap but they're bullet proof. My Kreiga rucksack is 10 years old and still looks brand new.
by Kwacky
13 Aug 2017, 17:01
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Super Soco Electric Bike/Moped review
Replies: 40
Views: 19117

Re: Super Soco Electric Bike/Moped review

The internet speed I'm using, the laptop I'm using, the mobile phone I'm all using were unthinkable 15 years ago.
by Itchy
10 Aug 2017, 13:07
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What are you doing today ??
Replies: 18755
Views: 3275819

Re: What are you doing today ??

Hmmm....I'm looking at "FaceBook"....this thing is totally beyond me.....people I haven't seen in 30 years want to suddenly get in touch with me because they "miss me"....no you don't you lying a$$holes. Other people I've never met in the O.C. have an urgent ...