GeorgeWent4th
georgewent4th.bsky.social
GeorgeWent4th
@georgewent4th.bsky.social
I am a grumpy old man...
But tongue firmly stuck in cheek
30cm from the curb?

Oddly an Insignia is wider than the original 1.8m from the curb line, and that's before wing mirrors
January 11, 2026 at 8:19 PM
But is mad when you see even a baby fiat would not fit let alone a 20 year old Vauxhall hatchback
January 11, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Is that an E46 M3 CSL which appears to be sticking out as well?

As that should be a whole 7 inches narrower..
January 11, 2026 at 5:37 PM
I blame ancient aliens..

I think I have mentioned it before
January 9, 2026 at 6:08 PM
I assume you will carry on ignoring cycle routes?
January 6, 2026 at 2:33 PM
As soon as they ask for my social media....

It's a no from me..

Before I have gotten to my emails, my family... My dogs... Hamsters
January 6, 2026 at 1:52 PM
That drivers get so angry about the whole 1/2 mile of cycle lane is the issue

Look at any Bournemouth faccybok page where it mentions cycling and vitriol follows
January 5, 2026 at 3:16 PM
I work in plant rooms around the South, one cannot take a room with me on a bicycle

And now added a thermal camera to my list of carrying things

Even my old 65ltr rucksack is too small

army surplus was bought recently, side panels struggle through the tube gates
January 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM
This is what is in my bag every day I go to work, every time I find I don't have something it gets added...

But at 3st it is a pain on your back

Most think I am mad, but it is why I understand, but I have always been more of a multi tool rather than just a knife
January 4, 2026 at 10:15 AM
You cycle to the conditions

I would not go for a jolly cycle with a chance of black ice on back roads

But going to the shops/work/gym along safe routes is not a problem

And as with cars it is all about the right tyres, if you have studs then less of an issue, but we have so little ice
January 4, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Showing -5°C down South

And was still asked by a driver why was I not using the icy cycle way
January 4, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Am I missing something?

I don't think I have ever carried a pocket knife
January 4, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Although amusing as the person I pointed this out on here, even showing them that drivers have the same ability...

Instead of agreeing, understanding, etc... just blocked me instead..

Obviously does not like facts
January 3, 2026 at 5:13 PM
And the answer is yes you can
January 3, 2026 at 1:52 PM
What the same way that those who speed can do a speed awareness course?

Almost 2 million taken last year
January 3, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Not learning the lessons from history, the Greeks knew the worst leaders are those incapable of measuring their own ability, puffed up by their business exploits/wealth thinking they can rule

The insatiable desire for wealth and power ultimately leads to the leader becoming a dictator
January 3, 2026 at 12:36 PM
What..

Like a £50 penalty 🤷
January 3, 2026 at 12:21 PM