For the benefit of anyone who's not seen all the Facebook spam, be warned that I'm back in London after just gone 3 years back in the colonies. The Pirate ship seems to have turned into an armada since I've been gone which I'll put down to passage of time rather than people being put off whilst I was still aboard
Here till August 7th, depending on how work goes. Hoping to get up to the Outlaw to give passing riders the benefit of my considerable wit and experience, and a slap on the arse for the slow ones. Assume there will be some post IM Austria/France IM beers in the next couple of weeks. Is Doggett's still the Pirate pub of choice?
Got my running/riding gear with me, but no bike or wettie, so up for some up rides and runs in between beers if someone has a spare bike. Love to have a crack at Box Hill and thereabouts for old times sake.
So, hope to catch up with some old/new shipmates soon
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Oh, and as I have the memory of a goldfish and the attention span of a Kardashian, apologies in advance if I can't remember your forum/real name (real names are for weirdos and stalkers anyway)
Lakes are warm enough to swim without a wettie Kanga. I'm going to Thorpe on Tuesday with Dustboy if you want to join us?
Dustboy too on Tuesday?! An added bonus to a Tuesday night swim
Welcome back Kanga.
With you at Outlaw
Meant to be going but I don't have his phone number any more. If anyone else has dustboys number send him a text will you to get himself down there?
Yo Ozzer. Can't do Tues this week as got to take boy 1to docs. Going 15th with Soupy instead and anyone else. Not swum OW in 2 years!
Must do bike with Kanga. RP or poss some Surrey stuff. Could just about manage Boxhill I reckon and made it up Staples the other day just. Anyone else in?
Hope your boy is okay Dusty.
I will join you for a splash on the 15th. I shall watch out for any rides at Richmond. Kanga I am supporting at Outlaw so look forward to see you then.
Wotcha shipmate!
I thought that once they were 'transported' to the colonies the convicts weren't allowed to return!!
I am still sunning myself in France for a few more weeks or it would have been nice to meet up for a swim / ride with Dusty, Soupy and the old Richmond Park gang!
In other news, my anticipated move towards the south west has stalled and I shall still be residing in Surrey for a few more years yet so available for future rides and swims etc..!! You can't get rid of me that easily!
Maybe we need to resurrect the training in Surrey thread?
Training? Isn't that 'cheating'?!!
I am not far off being able to run a "beginners guide to the Surrey Hills" ride again. Might have to be a bit flatter first time out though and a little shorter... Would be good to meet up again.
That sounds good Dusty! I might be able to do flat!!
Can't believe they let you back in, I gave instructions to tighten security
I've not been on my bike for weeks but I reckon I could dust the cobwebs off for "flat" surrey hills ride or RP.
Welcome back Kanga - you seem to have inspired some training. Who'd a thought it?
I may be able to do something 19/20th July or 2nd/3rd August.
Just tossing an idea in, hows about Newlands over to Boxhill and back if we are feeling a little brave or perhaps The Crease from St Johns by the coffee and chip shop which takes in some of the Surrey Rumble course and only has one hill? Usual crowd and others welcome, Kanga to be guest of honour! We might have to find him a bike though, sure we can fathom something.
I can't do early August.
I think I can get up Box Hill but doubt I can even do Crocknorth at the mo. But as Kanga is guest of honour I say his shout on dates and route.
But the cafe at St Johns is great and the chips smell awesome. Just saying.
I might be able to lend Mr Soups Speshy Allez. I'll check the size tomorrow. Got flat pedals but can be changed to looks.
Hey Peeps Weekend plans thus far are Dorking today for HC's Badger half mara and Outlaw supporting on the 27th. Done bugger all riding or running (and the usual no swimming) since IM Oz in May so anything will be hard going.
Staying just near Selfridges/Bond St tube if anyone's heading into the big smoke in the next few weeks
Think they mis-read the memo and confiscated your bike instead.
It was lovely to see you today It looked like you had fun
I'll be up for a ride (should be back on my feet by next weekend at the latest) and you can borrow my old bike if you think it will fit. I've got some new tyres somewhere to put on it; once they're on it should be ok to ride.
I can be around next weekend at some point, not the weekend after.
Wish we were near enough to come and have a few beers with you, Kanga! Since we last met up I have got a titanium hip implant, hence the name change - no longer allowed to run marathons so no more IM but can do shorter races. Am registered in Challenge Weymouth half, 14 September. Haven't told LJS yet - but he can't really complain because he and his brother are planning to join the "Barmy Army" in the West Indies next spring!
Great to see you today Kanga. Nearly didn't recognise you with your new svelt look
Kanga - I'm surprised they let you back in the country