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  • • #51
    1. em
    2. mashton in principle, hopefully in practice too, but we shall see.
    3. m.f
    4. FridayMarch26th
    5. middleofnowhere
    6. cliveo, at least for the first hour or so
    7. i feckin reckon. (skoota)
    8. rounce
    9. damo (possibly +1)
    10. Bobby Hoops
    11. joe smiff
    12. ian (conker)
    13. cafewanda
    14. slamm
    15. kattiep
    16. braker
    17. Roymund
    18. Digger (a real Waif this time)
    19. Oddjob62 (maybe in more than a tshirt and shorts this time)
    20. Polka Dot
    21. John H

    I do like Christmas normally, but as this year I will be in London on my own, thanks to work, I have fuck all to do for 4 days.

  • • #52

    @ cafewander, I've just found these: http://www.primrose.co.uk/warmawear-deluxe-heated-gloves-p-5241.html?src=list_img&cPath=37 I'm thinking of buying them for the missus. They've even got a pared down pair for £10!

    I'm going to get the 'high-end' gloves plus the insoles when I get paid in a few weeks. Hopefully in time for the ride.

  • • #53
    1. em
    2. mashton in principle, hopefully in practice too, but we shall see.
    3. m.f
    4. FridayMarch26th
    5. middleofnowhere
    6. cliveo, at least for the first hour or so
    7. i feckin reckon. (skoota)
    8. rounce
    9. damo (possibly +1)
    10. Bobby Hoops
    11. joe smiff
    12. ian (conker)
    13. cafewanda
    14. slamm
    15. kattiep
    16. braker
    17. Roymund
    18. Digger (a real Waif this time)
    19. Oddjob62 (maybe in more than a tshirt and shorts this time)
    20. Polka Dot
    21. John H
    22. JAMIE
    23. JAMIE'S DAD
  • • #54

    hopefully i'll make this, but no idea, but might also bring someone along.

  • • #55

    This is filling up nicely.
    I'll be back with a vague route closer to the 25th, we'll never stick to it though.

  • • #56
    1. em
    2. mashton in principle, hopefully in practice too, but we shall see.
    3. m.f
    4. FridayMarch26th
    5. middleofnowhere
    6. cliveo, at least for the first hour or so
    7. i feckin reckon. (skoota)
    8. rounce
    9. damo (possibly +1)
    10. Bobby Hoops
    11. joe smiff
    12. ian (conker)
    13. cafewanda
    14. slamm
    15. kattiep
    16. braker
    17. Roymund
    18. Digger (a real Waif this time)
    19. Oddjob62 (maybe in more than a tshirt and shorts this time)
    20. Polka Dot
    21. John H
    22. JAMIE
    23. JAMIE'S DAD
    24. furious tiles
  • • #57

    always such a good ride this one, empty streets whizzing around, VV's amuse bouches…

    looks like I'm away for this one which is a shame as it's one of me fave forum rides

  • • #58

    Great ride last year. Sadly I'll be in Paris this year.. Will miss it and you all. Enjoy.

  • • #59

    a bit early in the day this one, is it too early to break out the whiskey? I wouldn't normally take a sniffter before 11am, but it will fight off the chill!

  • • #60

    Will there be places open for coffee? As its always a nice mixer.

  • • #61

    ^ I'm sure somewhere will be open, but I wouldn't bank on it.
    mmmmmmm, whiskey with a coffee chaser

  • • #62
    1. em
    2. mashton in principle, hopefully in practice too, but we shall see.
    3. m.f
    4. FridayMarch26th
    5. middleofnowhere
    6. cliveo, at least for the first hour or so
    7. i feckin reckon. (skoota)
    8. rounce
    9. damo (possibly +1)
    10. Bobby Hoops
    11. joe smiff
    12. ian (conker)
    13. cafewanda
    14. slamm
    15. kattiep
    16. braker
    17. Roymund
    18. Digger (a real Waif this time)
    19. Oddjob62 (maybe in more than a tshirt and shorts this time)
    20. Polka Dot
    21. John H
    22. JAMIE
    23. JAMIE'S DAD
    24. furious tiles
    25. KRZ
  • • #63
    1. em
    2. mashton in principle, hopefully in practice too, but we shall see.
    3. m.f
    4. FridayMarch26th
    5. middleofnowhere
    6. cliveo, at least for the first hour or so
    7. i feckin reckon. (skoota)
    8. rounce
    9. damo (possibly +1)
    10. Bobby Hoops
    11. joe smiff
    12. ian (conker)
    13. cafewanda
    14. slamm
    15. kattiep
    16. braker
    17. Roymund
    18. Digger (a real Waif this time)
    19. Oddjob62 (maybe in more than a tshirt and shorts this time)
    20. Polka Dot
    21. John H
    22. JAMIE
    23. JAMIE'S DAD
    24. furious tiles
    25. KRZ
    26. Deluka
    27. Quaddie (if I can get him outta bed in time)
  • • #64
    1. em
    2. mashton in principle, hopefully in practice too, but we shall see.
    3. m.f
    4. FridayMarch26th
    5. middleofnowhere
    6. cliveo, at least for the first hour or so
    7. i feckin reckon. (skoota)
    8. rounce
    9. damo (possibly +1)
    10. Bobby Hoops
    11. joe smiff
    12. ian (conker)
    13. cafewanda
    14. slamm
    15. kattiep
    16. braker
    17. Roymund
    18. Digger (a real Waif this time)
    19. Oddjob62 (maybe in more than a tshirt and shorts this time)
    20. Polka Dot
    21. John H
    22. JAMIE
    23. JAMIE'S DAD
    24. furious tiles
    25. KRZ
    26. Deluka
    27. Quaddie (if I can get him outta bed in time)
    28. Jacqui
  • • #65

    Will there be places open for coffee? As its always a nice mixer.

    there's quite a few muslims who don't celebrate Christmas :^]

    [there's always a couple of caffs open for teas, coffees and egg butties]

  • • #66

    ^ red sea peds also don't celebrate Christmas, so there will be cafes open in Golders Green. (too far for most and it envolves one hill so that's out)

  • • #67

    2 years ago we stopped in Camden at a cafe near the station, I've confirmed and they will be open again this year for peoples fried dead animal sandwich and piss weak tea/coffee requirements.

    Personally, I'll have a thermos of good coffee in my bag.

  • • #68

    I'm hoping to catch the swimming at the serpentine at 9am.
    And then hopefully catch up with the waifs and the strays. I will also be bringing my own hot beverage.

  • • #69

    2 years ago we stopped in Camden at a cafe near the station, I've confirmed and they will be open again this year for peoples fried dead animal sandwich and piss weak tea/coffee requirements.

    Personally, I'll have a thermos of good coffee in my bag.

    +1 on the thermos of good coffee.

    although fried dead animal sandwich sounds enticing.

  • • #70

    Greetings folks,
    This sounds great. Personally I celebrate Orthodox Christmas on 7th of January.

    A bit of info for those who are interested in Ethiopian Christmas....

         Ithiopian Christmas day is on January 7th of the Gregorian Calendar or         Tahsas 29th of the Ithiopian Calendar. This is the date that Christmas         was originally celebrated and still is in most Orthodox Christian         troditions.]           
       Ithiopian names for Christmas are Liddet, Genna and         also Qiddus Bala Wald.
       Genna is preceded by a fast of 40 days.         There are many fast days in the Orthodox Christian Calendar. Christians         fast every Wednesday and Friday all year round. On fast days Ethiopians         eat only one meal in the evening. This must not contain meat or dairy         foods. Sometimes fish is also avoided.
          After a large meal on Christmas Eve,           Ithiopian         Christians go to Church and spend the night praying. Modern Churches         are designed in three concentric circles. Men and boys sit separately         from women and girls. The choir sings from the outside circle. As         the people enter the church they are given candles which are then lit.         Everyone then walks around the church three times. The congregation         remain standing for Mass which can last up to three hours.           
       Food eaten at Christmas is the standard           Ithiopian menu         of injera, a pancake like bread made from a local grain called t'ef, and           wat, a spicy stew. The injera is used to scoop up the wat. The meal is         served in beautifully decorated baskets
       Only the children receive presents. This is usually         something simple such as clothes. Children also play a game at this time           of year called Genna. It  is similar to hockey.

    So, 25.12.10 is just a normal day for me. I will see you there at 9 am.
    Give thanks,
    Tim

    1. em
    2. mashton in principle, hopefully in practice too, but we shall see.
    3. m.f
    4. FridayMarch26th
    5. middleofnowhere
    6. cliveo, at least for the first hour or so
    7. i feckin reckon. (skoota)
    8. rounce
    9. damo (possibly +1)
    10. Bobby Hoops
    11. joe smiff
    12. ian (conker)
    13. cafewanda
    14. slamm
    15. kattiep
    16. braker
    17. Roymund
    18. Digger (a real Waif this time)
    19. Oddjob62 (maybe in more than a tshirt and shorts this time)
    20. Polka Dot
    21. John H
    22. JAMIE
    23. JAMIE'S DAD
    24. furious tiles
    25. KRZ
    26. Deluka
    27. Quaddie (if I can get him outta bed in time)
    28. Jacqui
    29. JAH tim
  • • #71

    Great to have you on board Tim, I still haven't had chance to thank you in person for watching everyones bikes during Paul's funeral.

  • • #72

    Greetings Object,
    My pleasure, and no thanks needed....
    Tim

  • • #73

    Polish celebrate christmas eve.

    Italians do gifts on the 6th when the wise men arrived with gifts

  • • #74

    @ jah Tim, hi Tim, interesting post. so does that mean your up for the "fried dead animal sandwich"?

  • • #75

    MathGraf... x

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