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by Fabian
01 Dec 2020, 20:29
Forum: General
Topic: 2021 calendars
Replies: 15
Views: 10690

2021 calendars

Fancy a 2021 Mercian wall calendar? They are made out of the winners of the 2020 photo comp. (And any other ones that entertain me - my favourite photo from 2019 is the photo with us all sat at a hut table laughing/drinking - so you have been warned!) I expect the price to be about 9 quid although i...
by Fabian
11 Nov 2020, 10:00
Forum: Social Meets
Topic: Banff film festival 13th-15th November
Replies: 7
Views: 5204

Re: Banff film festival 13th-15th November

both Harry and me will join in
by Fabian
07 Sep 2020, 10:31
Forum: Mountain Meets
Topic: Welsh Camping - 18-20 Sept
Replies: 5
Views: 4822

Re: Welsh Camping - 18-20 Sept

Can I sign up please?
by Fabian
18 May 2020, 11:50
Forum: During the week
Topic: Armchairmans Challenge: My beloved, old faithful.
Replies: 7
Views: 6749

Re: Armchairmans Challenge: My beloved, old faithful.

Bought a set of Ortleib panniers in 2003.

Their tough dry-bag like construction means they are perfect if you get caught in the rain. Done a few cycle tours with them, and have used them more frequently for my shopping.

Still as good as new.
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by Fabian
12 May 2020, 16:42
Forum: During the week
Topic: Armchairmans Challenge: Cordon-bleurgh!
Replies: 8
Views: 7865

Re: Armchairmans Challenge: Cordon-bleurgh!

I could do some sourdough crumpets for breakfast.

Ingredients:
Sourdough starter
Flour
Water
Milk
Salt
Baking soda
Honey

Cooked on a hotplate/griddle or in a frying pan
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by Fabian
10 May 2020, 14:00
Forum: Mountain Meets
Topic: Canal boating, 24-26 Sept 2021
Replies: 20
Views: 13209

Re: Canal boating, 16-18 April 2021

Yes please.
by Fabian
07 May 2020, 19:19
Forum: During the week
Topic: Armchairmans Challenge: Stairmaster.
Replies: 10
Views: 7581

Re: Armchairmans Challenge: Stairmaster.

Well done everyone. I don't think I will get bored enough to do this!

(Although I am quite bored)
by Fabian
07 May 2020, 11:17
Forum: Social Meets
Topic: Mercian Lockdown Event - Amateur Film Night - Fri 15th May
Replies: 2
Views: 3727

Re: Mercian Lockdown Event - Amateur Film Night - Fri 15th May

If anyone is feeling uninspired, but you have access to an iphone, ipad or a mac, the imovie app has some movie trailer templates. These allow you to create a very short trailer very easily. you literally put your own clips and text in the right slots, and bingo. People have had a lot of fun playing...
by Fabian
05 May 2020, 12:45
Forum: During the week
Topic: Armchairmans Challenge: Your best page-turner.
Replies: 6
Views: 5878

Re: Armchairmans Challenge: Your best page-turner.

becky, the adam kay book is yours!
by Fabian
24 Apr 2020, 10:44
Forum: During the week
Topic: Armchairmans Challenge: Flashback Friday.
Replies: 13
Views: 10750

Re: Armchairmans Challenge: Flashback Friday.

I am going to submit this photo documentary I made for the faff from a lovely summer holiday in the Cairngorms in 2017.

A very sunny week with Julie, Anta, Adam, and Chloe. Lots of biking.
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by Fabian
22 Apr 2020, 16:22
Forum: During the week
Topic: Armchairmans Challenge: The good Samaritan.
Replies: 4
Views: 4688

Re: Armchairmans Challenge: The good Samaritan.

I've donated some money to the Trussell Trust online (that way I am not likely to spread corona virus!)
by Fabian
20 Apr 2020, 13:30
Forum: During the week
Topic: Armchairmans Challenge: Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?
Replies: 10
Views: 9720

Re: Armchairmans Challenge: Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?

I am going with cutting my own hair:
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Or maybe pizza chef*:
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* Yes it is sourdough. I am either very on-trend or a d!ckhead depending on your point of view.
by Fabian
20 Apr 2020, 12:45
Forum: During the week
Topic: Armchairmans Challenge: And the Oscar goes to….
Replies: 8
Views: 6679

Re: Armchairmans Challenge: And the Oscar goes to….

I think it would have to be a Danny Macaskill video. They are all great! I find it hard to pick one!
https://youtu.be/Cj6ho1-G6tw

Although, I do love this JP Auclair video of street skiing Action packed, with humour too:
https://youtu.be/1-VCWUtNm-4
by Fabian
14 Apr 2020, 21:35
Forum: During the week
Topic: Armchairmans Challenge: Your best page-turner.
Replies: 6
Views: 5878

Re: Armchairmans Challenge: Your best page-turner.

Two books I've enjoyed recently. Adam Kay - very very funny. A bit sad. A very easy read. GONE-Becky has taken this Fergal Keane - BBC war reporter, tells his family story in Kerry. (Covering the Irish war of independence and the civil war.) books.jpg As I've had no takers on the above, I am going t...