Will you Be riding the roads. ?

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You'll get through it I'm sure keep posting at least dont hold it in .I'm sure I'd be on slippery slope if not for wife and kids and grandkids .

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Well I have been out riding the very small/narrow; lanes I have found,not see any one using them glad it was on a small/light/not powerful scoot any thing big/heavy/long forget it,and the things I have found/old empty houses/churches some very rusty farm tracters just left there and speed wise lot of the lanes if you can call that just 10mph.
And some times theres a house at the end weird .
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Mr Fish on his cub on day out plus tells you about the Calimoto app plots a route for you .Ideal for a local loop.

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Thanks, Ged, but someone phoning the single person is what counts.

It is highly unlikely that someone living alone will be engaged in something which cannot be put to one side.

If I phone a couple or family, it is likely that I will interrupt something and be asked to call back later; ask me how I know!

A little while ago I phoned my niece on a business matter. Her husband answered the phone and told me I could have 10 minutes with her as she was expecting another call. I love my family but it illustrates what I am saying.

Like most people here and elsewhere, I try to put a good face on this ghastly situation - Facebook is my saviour and place where I get noticed - I attention-seek unashamedly, as you know.

People saying in general terms that 'we should all stay indoors and self-isolate' is just kicking single people in the teeth.

On another scootering forum a few weeks ago, the question was raised of whether it was acceptable to go out on scooters. A member started banging on about would 'you' like to have to go to A&E (if 'you' had an accident) and be put in a ward where people were breathing virus-laden breath all over 'you'. I pointed out, somewhat sarcastically, I admit, that at my age it was possible I might have a dizzy spell, trip over the step going out into my yard or fall down the stairs and that I would have to go to A&E and be put in a ward where people were breathing virus-laden breath all over me and that it might be better if I wrapped myself in cotton-wool and took to my bed but I might be discovered at death's door and have to go to A&E...etc., etc. There was no response because the original post was so blinkered it took nothing into account but the one point the member wanted to inflict on everyone.

We all know by now what's what, what we should and should not do and are sensible enough to follow sensible paths. To be preached at day after day after day is at best depressing and at worst, counter-productive .....'Who is he to tell me what to do?' It's got to stop.

I have had deep discussions with one of my two cousins who are doctors, both of whom have retired. One was a haematologist and pathologist specialising in morbid anatomy; she's an expert in 'sticky blood' and 'blood/oxygen levels' and all that and she's told me I'm doing the right things with my COPD. Other cousin/doctor says the same. I, therefore, try with difficult to ignore the barrack-room lawyers who wish to appear experts but have only read in the Press what we all have.

Sadly, if anything was to happen to me (in this case) I could disappear without trace - not that that matters but it illustrates my point.

And yes, I am pissed off and have probably pissed everyone else off, too, although I hope not. ;)
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Mike, you can always call me. If you don't have my number let me know.
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Waldorf wrote: Sat May 23, 2020 3:13 pm Thanks, Ged, but someone phoning the single person is what counts.
Most times, yes. We (Mrs Capitano mainly, admittedly) have a list of single, sheltering folks we ring on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Some, however, insist that they make the call as we, "always ring when I'm busy doing something." Coincidentally they are also the ones that end the call too, with a, "Right, must get on, things to do," or similar. 8-)

Waldorf wrote: Sat May 23, 2020 3:13 pm Sadly, if anything was to happen to me (in this case) I could disappear without trace - not that that matters but it illustrates my point.
I'm making light but I think that your lack of presence on Facebook would be noted. Maybe (like me) not missed so much, but definitely noticed. ;)

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If you fancy a burble on about how great Silverwings are etc etc we could have a chat too.

At least we now know we can all go for a good long ride to Durham now even if riddled with the virus.

Some great spots and not been there for a while.

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XP500FUN wrote: Sun May 24, 2020 5:55 am At least we now know we can all go for a good long ride to Durham now even if riddled with the virus.
:lol: Not just one ride, either. Think in multiples.

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I Don't need a sat-nav just get in the small lanes and see where it goes or turn right or left
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XP500FUN wrote: Sun May 24, 2020 5:55 am At least we now know we can all go for a good long ride to Durham now even if riddled with the virus.
Oh yes. If we thought travel advice was a clusterf**k after the 10th May’s ramble by Coco then its opened up a whole new meaning to “stay alert” now. What a shambolic state we’re living in.

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