MadManMike

I've recently decided to come off Facebook, not for good, but limit the use by removing the app and any shortcuts to it. It's only day 1, but I already feel better for it - I came to the realisation that it was piling nothing but shit in my face and wasn't adding any value to my life. Curious to know if anyone else has had similar thoughts.

Super Noel, TF crew. So far I've had a massive nosebleed which makes the bathroom look like a murder scene and I bought my partner a phone, which doesn't work. Hopefully the turkey doesn't catch fire later Have a good one guys.

That's a good point, and something I've unconsciously done with my Eunos. The car cost just under a grand and in 4 years of ownership I've put about 5.5k into it. Seems nuts, but that's almost everything replaced including all the exterior panels, welded both sills and rear arches and had those sprayed. I could have kept buying £1000 MX-5's and having all those issues repeated, but instead decided to gradually sort mine. Granted I'd be less inclined to do that kinda work on a "normal" car.

Passat seems to be the car of choice for your situation, but how about a Volvo V60 or V90? (Or the older equivalent, I'm not an expert on Volvo model numbers).

I only use it for live, but I think you can save clips on there - it's meant for gamers really, but works well for DJ's because they don't have copyright detection stuff like YouTube and Facebook. I'd say Twitch is like a live YouTube, without restrictions. I probably don't use it to its full potential, but for what I do, it works well.

Some stats for the 12 hour show...

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/dropeightyfour Raised £287 throughout the stream, I had hoped it would go a bit more viral and we'd reach a grand, but £287 is still a good amount. Turns out 12 hours straight mixing is much harder than I'd imagined, I really worked for that money! I guess it's an average working day, +4 hours, with no breaks and total concentration the whole time... I often don't think things through before signing myself up to them

7 and a half hours in! Come and join us

Live in 10 minutes guys & girls Get involved!

What's happening my dudes? Well, this is, for starters: https://www.facebook.com/events/313547562587302/ This weekend I'm doing a non-stop DJ set for 12 hours, which will be streamed on Twitch. All details are on the event page linked above. It would be cool if you could join me for it, donations even better, but if not just come and hang out (And give the event a share, if you're feeling nice). 12 lunchtime 'til 12 midnight. It's gonna be a marathon!

Short is an understatement - that thing is tiny! Still a great looking bike, 10 years on. Much faster than mine uphill too, though that's the legs that are powering it more than the bike

Badass. Both bikes are cool and I love that front wheel

Yeah why would you waste that opportunity? I'd definitely head out there on my own and enjoy myself if I was in your position.

I just tested my channel on that site and it says I have -3886 views in the last 30 days. How the hell can I have minus views? Not that I really care, as it's just random shite on there that's not even monetised, but I don't get how that works.

Live now! https://www.twitch.tv/dropeightyfour

Amazing! What were their reasons? Too slow or just considered unsafe?

I'd say vans are more than welcome, especially troll vans like that, haha. You've gotta book it on a track day, that would be amazing.

Eat a dick. Out of interest, is Lotus Notes still a thing? I remember using it about 10 years ago.

So you've had two encounters with that company and both times they've put the wrong address on the package? Sounds like they're a pretty competent bunch then!

Someone's been watching too much Ally Law... Not a bad video, but I'd have chopped the climbing parts down to just the most interesting bits.

I have a cheap crap dropper that came on the bike and it's been replaced under warranty once, but I've never had any play in it - assume you mean travel up and down whilst riding? If so, mine and all my mates have been rock solid until you want it to go up or down. Extra weight I'm sure is a thing, but I'm not sure what the difference is, I doubt it's enough to really impact your riding. Cable routing is one thing I'd like to change with mine, though that's a problem with the whole bike to be honest, too many cables everywhere. Losing the front shifter is on the list for starters.

My company will issue a statement saying I've been in an accident, they don't mention who was liable. So I can't prove to my insurers that it wasn't my fault.

Just had it checked over, it's a little bent underneath apparently. Amazing how the bumper just has a few scuffs and scrapes, yet solid steel underneath is a bit bent up!

Hold up a flag, see which way the wind is blowing, then ride / walk / drive in the same direction as the wind.

Thankfully not, no, but it'll still affect my premium for that. Not an option unfortunately, due to working for mega corporation - strict accident procedure to follow. If it was the Eunos, I'd definitely have just fixed it myself (Though I think it would have taken way more damage, the BMW appears to be built to tank specifications).