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Every Sunday there's either a transit, scaffolding lorry or some tank of entitlement blocking the path and occasionally the pavement too.I often ride on the road there because it doesn't feel cool riding at speed(ish) so close to peds who aren't necessarily expecting you.
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Maybe there's a big garage just out of view filled £50ks worth of high end coffee gear.
I thought I'd mentioned it here because it seemed too good to be true. At least now if someone Googles Diamofox it may bring them here to be warned off. -
Anyone heard of Diamofox? Came across their shopyfy store whilst fantasising about espresso machines I can't afford (financially or domestically). They're advertising some Lelit and other nice machines for £100+ less than anyone else but I can't see any reviews or mentions of Diamofox anywhere else online...
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Thanks! Got one being delivered today. I was trying to source one from ebay but 2nd hand ones were going for around £140...
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Recommended. Picked this up for around £35 a couple of months back.
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There is a precedent for the flying of flags after terror attacks or humanitarian crisis. E.g. After terror attacks in France or the invasion of Ukraine. I don't see it as a symbol of support for the Israeli government (even if the UK didn't have such a relaxed attitude to Israel's human rights abuses, i still think the flag would have flown).
As for the Palestinian flag: flying it in Trafalgar Square could be an act of solidarity, walking through Stamford Hill waving it is something different. Same as an England flag at a football match is a different thing to one on an EDL march.Flags are complicated things.
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In the market for an entry level electric burr grinder. Looking at Wilfa Svert Aroma, Sage Dose Control Pro - anything else to consider? Mainly for pour over and the odd espresso (using a basic domestic machine).
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A resprayed high-end 1980 Raleigh. Not sure what model- Team Replica maybe? W for Worksop, 0 for 1980 and if you search the number the K should give the month.
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Velo orange do a double thickness 'comfy' cotton tape (I've not tried though):
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On the plus side. I admire the authentic 1945 vibes of conscripting a child.
I also love the 'free wifi' sign. Where would modern fascists be without the Internet?
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"We represent the Western European nations that fought against Stalin and communism during World War Two. We were wearing Waffen SS infantry uniforms displaying national shields and insignia of the countries portrayed. Not one member of the group portrayed a German."
...I've obviously been brainwashed by Big History as I didn't realise that non-German Nazis were the good guys.
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Yeah, I saw that. I also saw a fellow cyclist slowly ride through a red, towards the police and where he then received an entirely avoidable fine. 🤷♂️
Bishopsgate was taped off at Liverpool Street when I was heading home (17.30ish), with police not letting vehicles or peds through. Had to detour round Finsbury Sq. Nothing about it online - anyone know what happened?
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Good ride all.
My compromise plan to ride to Dunmow and back has turned to dust. Mrs Nonowt is in Scotland with her ailing mother and Nonowt Jnr is not yet home from his American football tournament, leaving me on dog duty.
Insult to injury: I live on the route through Clapton, so there's been a constant stream of riders going past for the last hour.Can someone point me to the Middle aged thread, please.
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It takes about 30 seconds to lift the platter of my turntable and switch the belt from 33 to 45 and then put the platter back on, so I don't really listen to 7s anymore. Until, In a mad late night moment, I summoned the energy and switched the belt.
I'd totally forgotten the great pleasure of listening to a stack of 7s - that 2 1/2 minute length seems to make it a more active experience. There's no time to get distracted by phone staring or whatever.
Also, you’ve got to love the randomness of those Studio One represses. My copy of Boosty & Cool's ska tune, "Mr Policeman," has Junior Walker's Motown released "Home Cookin'" uncredited on the flip... -
Defo take an extra layer. You soon cool down if you stop for food/beer. We did to Great Bardfield and then back to London last year. 25°c plus at 8pm but chilly by 1am. ...might do to Dunmow and back this year...
Re: following rear lights. We had to stop four times leaving Great Bardfield last year to tell people not to follow us!
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About half a dozen anti-ULEZ conspiracy nuts at the junction of Tower Bridge and East Smithfield this evening, holding up placards proclaiming the end of free movement and warning of the 15-minute city. I gave them a 👎 because I'm in hock to the global elite.
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This ^^
Tories repeatedly tried to neutralise UKIP by adopting its language and positioning but ended up getting UKIPd. Especially once Johnson culled the anti-brexit tories.
It's a lesson for Labour: You can't try to appease anti-foreign sentiment (either anti-EU or anti-immigration) and hoping it will go away as you just end up feeding it.
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1950s-60s Rory O'Brien with 80s components. Looks like it could be Ephgrave built?
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That would spoil the royal Mystique by being both useful and better value for money.
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If he wants to serve the nation he can start by putting that jewelled stick down and come and empty my dishwasher.
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Out on the bike around Epping today I saw less Union Jack bunting than I was expecting but in and amongst what I did see were quite a few flags with the last queen on - were they expecting a resurrection?
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Maybe it's because they all serve the monarch rather than the people: his maj's prison services, his maj's fire service, etc..
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Unfortunately not, as this would only fuel Medal inflation.
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We've got one these avantree things. I've plugged it into the amps cassette imputs so it's possible to either stream stuff from my phone in receiver mode or Bluetooth audio from the amp to the radio on the kitchen. Very happy with it.
https://avantree.com/oasis-b-bluetooth-transmitter-receiver