The FRA Forums - General chat!

Woolwich

TheHeathens — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:54:53 GMT

Nothing like facebook to help you lose faith in humanity. I quote:

Quote:

I hope we have a tougher stance on dealing with these people and its about time these politicians started protecting its people. Internment is a good idea you round up the sympathisers, the preachers, the financiers, the planners and the people who carry out these attacks and isolate them from each other and from society and the problem goes away.

That sounds like a side parting and a moustache away from 1930s Germany.

The perpetrators of this horrible crime wanted to 'cause a way in London tonight' and after the riots last year, it's not too far removed from reality any more, is it?

RIP Ray Manzarek

The devil's own — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:37:57 GMT

Another legend passes

RIP

Ride of Wrath

Epocian — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:51:32 GMT

Bill Hunter of Holmfirth Harriers is attempting the 950 miles cycle ride from Dover to Cape Wrath in aid of Brain Tumour Charity. Bill's son, Joel, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in Aug 2011 and had an operation in the September. which removed 95 per cent of the tumour. A total hearing loss from his left ear was an unavoidable consequence and a major disability for a musician (which Joel is) - 12 months later Joel ran the Berlin Marathon in 3hr 56m to raise money for the above charity - however the bad news is that Joel's tumour is growing again and he will need future treatment. The Brain Tumour charity is supporting research which will lead to improved and more effective treatment and improve life chances for both adults and young children with brain tumouis. Bill will be grateful for any support you can offer

His donation page is
https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/capeofwrath

Dambusters flypast

IanDarkpeak — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:08:39 GMT

Ok the cat is out of the bag

I heard about this a couple of months ago but was sworn to secrecy. Something about being shot at dawn if it was leaked....

I'll be out on Whinstone providing some safety cover with some of the Peak District Rescue Teams as they are anticipating big numbers turning up.

Any body else coming out...

Quote:

BY KIND PERSMISSION OF SEVERN TRENT WATER the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and 617 Sqn are planning to carry out a flypast on Thursday 16th May over the iconic twin towers of the Derwent Reservoir, recreating history as we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters. The aircraft will pass overhead the reservoir between 1300 and 1315 (local time) � 3 passes by the RAF BBMF and 2 by the GR4�s of 617 Sqn.

GENERAL PUBLIC

There will be no events on the ground and there are no tickets being issued. The aircraft will continue to carry out a flypast at Chatsworth � at 1320 (local time) this is an excellent viewing area for the general public as there are facilities in place for parking and spectators wishing to photograph the aircraft. Standard car parking charges of �3.00 will apply - WWII veterans will be exempt from car parking charges, with kind permission from Chatsworth.

Before coming to Upper Derwent Valley, please be aware of the following:

� Parking is restricted and will be allocated on first come, first served basis..

� The road up from Fairholmes to Derwent Dam will be closed to ALL traffic on the day.

� The road from the A57 to Fairholmes may be closed if it becomes overly busy such that access to emergency vehicles etc is compromised.

� Police will enforce parking restrictions on neighbouring roads eg A57 and Bamford.

� Cancellation: the flypast is dependent on aircraft serviceability and weather conditions may be subject to cancellation.

� Congestion may significantly delay your departure from the area after the flypast.

These flypasts will form part of several events taking place across the country � culminating in a commemorative service at Lincoln Cathedral on Friday 17th May.

Me again following the original raid PM Churchil was worried that the germans would respond in kind and so the local dams were protected by a series of defenses.

There are some remains of these still on the hills but here is an early photo of the defences at langsett

Catenery defences

Tough Mudder ��

sbrt — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:48:32 GMT

Ker-ching � http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...ref_map=%5B%5D

Not sure what I think about these:confused:

Today's geekery

Stolly — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:26:24 GMT

Today I'm mainly fiddle arsing about with google earth -> this is tonights run on garmin connect and google earth:

:)

In tears re-watching this

Danbert Nocurry — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:19:52 GMT

http://youtu.be/KruoIkMm5co

Classic northerners. On't buzz :D

Parking fine

Mike T — Sat, 04 May 2013 19:36:50 GMT

Forgot to display my parking permit so have had to pay �25 - reduced from �50 for early payment. I did appeal - but was turned down. Annoying to be punished for something that does nobody any harm - or could potentially do any harm - unlike, say speeding on an empty motorway, where in theory you might lose control and injure/kill yourself, thus costing the taxpayer ....

Are there any other examples of punishment for no harm?

I've seen everything now...

johnmc — Sat, 04 May 2013 14:25:06 GMT

Is this a first? 2/3 of the way round the Cake Race, a phone rings in the bumbag of the runner in front of me...and he answers it!
My first thought - he's not trying hard enough, then I thought maybe he is a neuro-surgeon on call and it could be important. I overtook rather than earwig but the impression I got was it wasn't a life and death issue.
I don't take my phone on races, only when training but I wouldn't answer it, it is there in case I have a problem.
Am I just a grumpy old git, or are others concerned about what seems to me to be a major breach of etiquette?:confused:

Giro

Richard Head — Fri, 03 May 2013 08:24:14 GMT

Can Bradley do it? He's supposed to be in better shape than he was for the Tour last year. I guess he will be looking to gain time in the individual and team time trials before the high mountains kick in. Looks like it could go down to the wire with 2 summit finishes and a mountain time trial in the last 4 days.

Cavendish has got his OPQ team built around him so will be looking for the Pink jersey tomorrow but he's often been a slow starter at the Giro

RIP Jeff Hanneman

The devil's own — Thu, 02 May 2013 23:17:06 GMT

Many of the forum will have no idea who Jeff was or what he did, but there is a few that are in the know. Gutted, thanks for the riffs.

Beaches in north west England

maddaddy — Wed, 01 May 2013 05:59:23 GMT

Can anyone recommend a beach for a day out with kids in north west? Prefer some sandy and not huge walk in, plus not too far for a day trip from peak district.

Lived up here for more than a decade and never been to the seaside!!!

Bargain CD's

Jez Hellewell — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:30:18 GMT

Popped in to Morrisons today & noticed that they are selling "Replay" cd's for �2. These are basically 2nd hand, but refurbished to a "like new" condition. I picked up The Last Shadow Puppets "The Age Of The Understatement", Goldfrapp "Felt Mountain" & The Coral "Magic & Medicine". Ok, so there's some dross in there, but it's worth a quick look. (Morrisons Guiseley BTW).

The masters lounge thread

maddaddy — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:29:01 GMT

The masters lounge thread really annoys me �not that I havereally read it � it is just so pointless and horribly cliquey. Makes me cringe andoptimises the dross side of this website.
Why do you post to it?

HellRider Duathlon

nikalas — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:44:32 GMT

Just thought I'd give any south of England based (saying that I'm driving down from the Peaks) off road runners and bikers a heads up about HellRider http://www.hellrider.co.uk

You've got a couple of weeks to get entered.

Unique race... 5 km trail run lap followed by an 8 km MTB lap and you just have to do as many as you can manage in 8 hours. You can enter solo or in teams of 3 or 5... there are also run and bike only options. I raced last year, it's a brilliant event with a great atmosphere, especially when you come into transition at the end of each lap.

There's camping, showers and live music onsite.

There a report of my race last year here http://www.planetfear.com/...e_Duathlon_1130.html