Matthew62

You'd have to be some form of 'dumb f**k' to allow 'Gods will' to govern whether you live or die when a simple alternative is available. My mum works in a maternity ward and in the last 6 months 2 Jehovah's mothers have died due to blood loss, despite pleading from medical staff to take bloods to save themselves and possibly their babies lives. Both times husbands have been present who could also not be swayed to accept the medical intervention. I suppose in some ways natural selection didn't cease to exist….

I find the confidence they have of their own ignorance astounding. I used to argue/debate with them whenever I encountered them but I soon realised there's no point. They have blind faith, and there's no argument for that. You don't want to be converted by them, and they sure as hell ain't going to be swayed by anything (no matter how logical, intelligent) you have to say. In 2015 anyone who is of a religious disposition to the point they 'actually' believe the doctrine 'literally' is in my opinion mentally ill. Now if I'm stopped I make every effort to stop the conversation as quickly as possible explaining there's nothing I want to hear, and that I want no justification of any 'god'.

Tube……less.

At first I thought it could have been a joke but the *let the silence sell for you* seemed like personal advice…. to which I wouldn't be very receptive. On the plus side you surmised 'smarmy sales bollocks' perfectly!

That's awful. I'd tell you to go away as I couldn't concentrate on the pitch on account of the off-putting stench of bullshit in the office. I find it abhorrent when "salesmen/women" use this type of approach with you and expect a positive outcome. If the patronising isn't bad enough, it's the arrogance that they think you haven't heard this approach 1000 times before, and expect anyone to be taken in by it. Show me the product, quickly tell me why it's good (without putting down the competition - that always pisses me off. Nearly every non-iPhone mobile ad references an iPhone…it's embarrassing and reflects poorly on you) and how much it costs. Don't bullshit.

It just always seems to be a case of technique and musicianship (read: bit of dick measuring) over actual music quality. Always seems to lack in any feel.

That sort of thing makes me lose faith in musicians to be honest…. I just can't ever envisage a nice sound coming out of it. Here's a pretty guitar to redress the balance.

Yeah, couldn't force myself to do that "other" thing for a free night.

Simon has gone. He'd come from a job as Marketing manager for Dunkin' Donuts in London so maybe he'd had his fill of life in Aviemore…although I heard he moved to Ireland… We've cut ties with Glenmore Lodge this year as well as there doesn't seem to be such a vested interest from either party really. I don't think any form of biking is high up on their agenda. Shame really there goes my £27 a night loch-side accommodation!

I really like Akrigg and what he does, but for some reason his CX videos do nothing for me, to the point I really don't enjoy them at all. The intro was cool and I wholly appreciate the level of skill required, but I just don't see the point, nor do I find them enjoyable purely in terms of viewing. I can't imagine they translate well outside of people who are in to bikes, and for the first time it seems it's just a case of picking the wrong tool for the job as it's more difficult, rather than adding something to that style of biking.

I also agree. From reading a few of the novels Craig's depiction of bond best fits how I read the character. The books don't feature all the cheesy nonsense which in this day and age I think is superfluous. I don't think the films sometimes focus enough on how festidious Bond can be about minor details, like how exactly he wants his drinks made (I'm not talking just about the Martinis) and his affection for women is more than just physical. I've seen there's been some talk about Elba playing bond, and also that ginger fella who did the Bond- rip-off Jaguar F-type feature length ad, Damien something….. I can't picture his as Bond and as much as I think there shouldn't be any issue for a black Bond, it is tricker to tie in to his Scottish roots and his family back-stpry so I hope it's not something done for just the sake of it, but somehow in a meaningful way (if possible, or even likely). I'm looking forward to Spectre, I hope it's a bit less "silly" than the 2nd half of Skyfall which seemed a bit too much of an ode to Bond of old and carriers on what the first two Daniel Craig films set out.

It's not a rise, nor do I expect a response. I'm telling you that being racist isn't acceptable and I don't want to hear (or see) it. Simply, it's not okay, and condemning people from outside our very small island is exceptionally ignorant so I'm highlighting that for you, so that you won't do it again.

WTB Vigilante. They come in a light/fast compound and a tough/grip & tough/fast compound. Really good tyres with plenty of grip for most riding conditions. I've just recently switched to Michelin tyres front and back, with a mud spike (Wild Mud Advanced) up front and a big ol' tough tyre on the rear (Wild Rock'r 2 Advanced). They're quite a heavy combo (about 1kg each) but they're super grippy and really tough which suits the natural trails at this time of year up in Scotland. With the shitty weather I really can't be doing with ripping tubeless tyres on big rocks so considering conditions are mainly nasty for the next few months I'd recommend something a bit tougher that you can fit and forget and allow you to just stay on your bike until things brighten up for spring/summer. It's not like changing tubeless tyres is the quickest or most fun task so I'd go for something that's the best solution for most of the trails/conditions you ride.

You do have an absolutely remarkable way with words Ross "pinching the end of ma boaby" being my personal favourite.

Why should he f**k off for pointing out a racist comment? He did it in a pretty dignified manner as well so what's your problem? You have a go at him for not supporting racism, and then you yourself back that up with a racist/xenophobic remark of your own. Now all joking aside (considering our past exchanges) you f**k off! Don't make generalisations about people who aren't from the UK because it's ignorant beyond belief, and certainly don't f**king defend people who are making bullshit stereotypical remarks about black people based on Americas skewed opinion of them (you know, on account of the whole watermelon thing not really working here…I'm surprised he didn't add 'grape juice' for comic effect). You're a f**king idiot Dann and I hope you take that on board being that I'm white and from the UK so hopefully you'll deem me entitled to that opinion. Bike looks good however!

I don't like jazz masters as much purely based on the soap bar pickups but the shape along with the weird electronics make for very good looking guitars. Just a shame they play nowhere near as good as a strat or tele (in terms of being a bit fiddly). Did I previously put up a picture of my 1964 duo-sonic? It's in Dakota red and it's the guitar that was the predecessor to the mustang. The blue/red mustangs are my fave also.

Ah nice. I know what you mean, they only looks good once they've been beat-up and show some of the word through the scrapes. John Frusciante's jag will always be one of my favourites.

Olympic white. Can either be mixed with a standard white pick guard (although aged is better) or a red tortoise shell version. I don't think they use this colour anymore but if you can find 'fiesta red' then you are obliged to use it: http://www.mk-guitar.com/2009/01/06/red-redder-the-reddest-fiesta-dakota-candy-apple-hot-rod-and-more-fender-colours/

If you think of it in terms of strumming it's not that fast. He's just muting all the strings he's not striking and will be keeping a constant stemming motion throughout. From what I can hear apart from the odd little blues fill the tempo doesn't really change. Once you're locked in to the beat/groove you'll be good to go. It's a lot like Miserlou - it's keeping with the constant, steady beat that makes it. Just out of interest, do you like this sort of stuff? Just wondered if you'd wanted to play it, or you're being instructed to for educational purposes? I only ask as I originally had guitar lessons for a good while but soon decided I didn't want to spend money learning to play songs and instead used the lessons to learn music theory so that I could construct my own music and better understand stuff that's been recorded already. I think it's important to learn as much as you can so you're well versed then spend some time trying to forget it so it's almost subconscious. Stick to it too rigidly and you'll be a boring ass player - at the other end of the spectrum SRV couldn't ready music and didn't know what he was doing in terms of intervals and chord progressions and it didn't hold him back.

Just someone else who doesn't find you funny perhaps?

I was enjoying it until the girl came along.....

Hi Tom, The likely hood is the original sign was hand-drawn and painted so won't be a specific typeface. It's a fairly typical of it's time 50's diner type style of which there will be many variations out there. I'd have a good look on here: https://www.myfonts.com and there's even a section where you could upload that image and anyone who knows of a similar version will message you directly!

I find it's something more common place in trials rather than other areas of cycling. I had an injury in the summer that kept me off my trials bike but allowed me to ride my MTB. In the 3 months off the trials bike but still biking every few days on the MTB I had more fun than I'd had on the little bike for a long time. I don't know if it's to do with the repetitive nature of trials (even with street) or riding the same spots but I've found the appeal waining a lot. Now I'm content to have a few hours on the bike now and again rather than looking forward to the weekend for a full days riding throughout the week. I think unless you're a young kid/or idiot it can also get frustrating riding street and having to dodge people, wait for security guards to move on and so on...you can often feel like a nuisance. I find when I'm on the MTB i've got the mountains to do what I want and not piss anyone off. I've also found the adrenaline from trying to fly down a trail or ride something really steep and make it out the other side gives a buzz trials can often lack. Trials now feels so slow paced even if you ride in a street manner than it can be frustrating. Little wheels that don't pick up pace and light gearing to me now feels really awkward and slow...to the point I'd almost consider more traditional street riding over a trials bike. Riding fast with flow and smooth is what does if for me now. Maybe try and switch up your riding a bit?

Zing! Pleased to be of service.

Hahaha….. oh Daniel. Your comments just don't ever make sense. Nothing I've said shows narrow-mindedness, in fact, the exact opposite. Anyway, you've had enough attention (I know you love it), all this back and forth isn't very happy now is it…. so… today I am happy because…. ummmm…… 4 days off and I'm seeing Jack White. Yeah, that's happy enough. So the thread is now for lovers of a layered high-quality-image-format?