North Drinks. Every Week, Wednesday 6pm - The Maynard N8

Is that because of my hair line?

No. The shoes. ;-)

30? WTF? That's not possible is it?

At least you're not as old as your car.

Speak to Joe>>>>>>>>>>>

;)

In other news, I'm celebrating a new arrival...

Bloody hell Mikey. Look up the page mate, I only just mentioned it today.

I haven't organised anything even for the weekend cos I'm a fat lazy bastard who is so scared of hitting the big 30 that he's actively trying to push the date away with the power of his mind..

Or something like that.

Dont get too depressed about it really its only a number after all
I can tell you now you wont feel any different and will wonder what you were stressing about cheer up old man !! :-) x

In other news, I'm celebrating a new arrival...

nice

Everything's fine till you reach 36. That's when it all starts to go tits up.

(Typing this while wondering why my back hurts again).

get risers

^^ I was going to say 34.

The two day hangovers, the grey hairs, the memory loss.

(but at least I've still got a bit of hair and can afford to get pissed - and some things are better un remembered)

In other news, I'm celebrating a new arrival...

I haz gears and bringing them up the hill tonight. I'm expecting lots of oohs and aahs.
Even your superduper brand new frame can't steal my limelight. And I'm bringing cakes innit.

Will be up the hill later. Only for a couple though as feeling pretty shitty with jet lag.
Minky - cant make it out tomorrow but if you're up the hill later I'll buy you a pint to commiserate your last night of drinks in your twenties.

^^ Never been a fan of limelight. The way it reflects off my aero-head isn't very flattering.

Ian - I know some people like to rock a top tube protector - but this is ridiculous.

^^ I was going to say 34.

The two day hangovers, the grey hairs, the memory loss.

Is it wrong to have all those at 28?

Ian - I know some people like to rock a top tube protector - but this is ridiculous.

It's so no one can tell he's riding a crack n' fail.

Not sure what gave you the impression I was actually gonna ride it.

Brun. I'm no bike expert, but "needs wheels"

Am at the Flask now - have beer - sun still out.

Spring is here.

Will you accept a South East flouncer? I might swing by for a bit.

Come on up - new guest beer is Harvest Pale - v nice

I'm not going to make it tonight, and as I'm moving south of the river it could be a while till I go back to the Flask...

wipes tears

Lolo - you'll be missed. You are welcome back at anytime.

Stix/Nhatt, sponsorship done.

All - lovely turnout tonight

For those who did Swaintoux...I think I did 3 hills tonight (not even four)
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I propose this:

1. Start at near SA>towards T.Park tube then up all** **Dartmouth Park Hill
   
2. Up past Highgate High st, past Flask, Southwood Lane>Muswell Hill
   
3. Down Muswell Hill (2nd r'bout)>Park Road>Cranley Gardens
   
4. Left onto Muswell Road, then immediate left Woodland Rise returning to Cranley Gardens, Right Park Road
   
5. Left on Wolseley Road>**Shepherd's Hill/Jackson's Lane
   **6. Past Kenwood, Spaniards>left at Hampstead tube, left at Pond St, up East Heath Hill back to Heath st, back towards Highgate
   
6. Finish with deathtt, down West Hill, up Swain's
   
   

Bold are hills. Note Shepherd's and Jackson's lane are one hill. I also like the shape of the loop. It achieves the je ne sais pas we seek.

Your thoughts by pm/email are welcome.

It was great to meet some of you tonight, I'll be back for sure. You're all welcome at SE's too, naturally.

Great to meet you and thanks for the invite.

Does SE's have a pet hill too?

I had to limp home as I stripped my hub on the way down highgate. Awesome night and as rich says, pleasure meeting new faces. Awesome seeing old!

I'll do it again in spite of the hill and how it cost me a wheel:-)