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For those of you wondering where all the birds are in the Lakes lately... The Highways Agency found over 200 dead crows on the A591 near Windermere recently, and there was concern that they may have died from Avian Flu. A Pathologist examined the remains of all the crows, and, to everyone's...

As told by Joe's wife Victoria... Fresh from my shower, I stand in front of the mirror complaining to my husband, Joe that my breasts are too small.. Instead of characteristically telling me it's not so, Joe uncharacteristically comes up with a suggestion. If you want your breasts to...

During the recent royal wedding, millions around the world saw that Prince William chose to wear a uniform that included the famous British "red coat." Many people have asked, "why did the British wear red coats in battle?" A long time ago, Britain and France were at war. During one battle, the...

I've just got a spare battery pack for my bike, which I have wired in to the controller, so that when the first (main) battery goes flat, I can simply switch it off and switch on the spare with it's key. All seems to work OK.:) Now, both batteries are nominal 37v 10Ah, although not necessarily...

Lesson 1: A priest offered a Nun a lift. She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg. The priest nearly had an accident. After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg. The nun said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?' The priest removed his hand. But, changing...

I was amused to see Rob F's observation about spelling in this thread. It reminded me of a mischievous little poem, in the style of Pam Ayres, but not, I think, by her. Spell Checker I have a spelling chequer It came with my pea sea It plainly marques four my revue Miss steaks eye cannot sea...

I have an MTB with a 73mm BB, currently fitted with a Shimano SM-BB70 Deore XT Hollow Tech. I've been liking the idea of fitting a BBS-01 or 02, but they are stated as being for 68mm BB shell. Is there any leeway in the design of the BBS fittings to make it fit? If not, how feasible is it to...

Any way to check the remaining capacity in a used phylion battery? Not currently fitted to a bike, and don't have another one to fit it to.

I am selling this kit. It was my first foray into electric bikes, and was used for six months as a 'proof of concept' on my wife's old bike. Having proved it worked for her, we then bought an Urban Mover. The kit is approximately 18 months old, but has been unused for the last 12 months. It is...

Anyone survived in Bristol?

No tea for me, thanks... (just in case it isn't obvious, that is a link to a youtube video above:rolleyes:)

A new approach to helmet design? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-25681895

As we all get used to the new forum layout, many of us have been introduced to simple shortcuts that improve the viewing experience. D8veh started the ball rolling with Ctrl & + and Ctrl & - to increase or decrease the magnification of the page being viewed. I liked the button at the bottom of...

When four of Santa's elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular ones, and Santa began to feel the Pre-Christmas pressure. Then Mrs Claus told Santa her Mother was coming to visit, which stressed Santa even more. When he went to harness the reindeer, he found...

A modern fairy tale:

A priest offered a Nun a lift. She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg. The priest nearly had an accident. After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg. The nun said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?' The priest removed his hand. But, changing...

A man had two of the best tickets for the FA Cup Final. As he sits down, another man comes along and asks if anyone is sitting in the seat next to him.. "No", he says, "the seat is empty." "This is incredible!" said the man, "who in their right mind would have a seat like...

Dear All, I just had to share this. Apologies if you find it inappropriate, but it made me laugh out loud.:D Please see below a new design in hot air balloons. The space is to protect the sensibilities of those who may be offended. v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v

The thread about the London 'Die-in' included links to a couple of interesting stories about using cycles as transport for more than one. In the first, a father taking his children to school was stopped as part of the Mets safety crackdown. Presented in a typical Daily Mail fashion, I was...