'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
People dressed up in their country’s t-shirts and flags, who then drop litter in the very country they are so proud of.
People who put brand new watches on rough surfaces to photograph them for eBay.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rolex-GMT-Master-II-Rootbeer-126711CHNR-Box-and-Papers-2021-/284378166402
Can’t believe you can do that without adding some marks/scratches.
I’m not getting into a silly argument over cars versus bicycles. When I drive my car I treat every road user equally - in fact as an ex motorcyclist I am far more wary of anyone on 2 wheels. I wouldn’t ride a bicycle on the road as I just don’t think it’s a safe environment, as I say I am extra careful around bikes but I’ve seen car drivers and cyclists driving/riding idiotically and sadly a cyclist will always come off worse in an accident. Now it’s summer in North Norfolk the narrow 60mph roads with their blind bends made even worse by tall grass everywhere are full of cyclists, mixed with visitors in enormous silly SUV’s. I hope every road user survives the day intact. With those dangers I wouldn’t choose cycling as a recreational activity but I appreciate we are all different.
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People who whinge about cyclists on the road ‘causing traffic’ while seemingly being quite happy sitting in traffic queues of their own making without a cyclist in sight.
If occasionally being delayed by a cyclist for a few seconds (or God forbid, a minute or two) is at the top of anyone’’s list of things they hate, they should be happy that they’re living a very comfortable life.
Something I don’t understand - why Tapatalk won’t let me use apostrophes.
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Every walk of life has its extreme idiots, drivers, cyclists, truckers, bikers.
However, In my experience idiot cyclists are by far the most idiotic of idiots. Make up the rules of the road as they go along. That doesn't mean I think all cyclists are idiots, there are many that are perfectly fine on the roads.
But like previously mentioned I don't understand cyclists using the road network due to the poor safety records.
Arts graduates, who don’t understand graphs, being empowered to make science-led national decisions.
Only wear socks with my Sebagos if I'm wearing jeans/trousers. Never in shorts.
Both have non-marking soles however deck shoes have "sperry" type cross cut soles for better grip on a wet deck, whereas boat shoes are the same moccasin style but with a "commando" style sole for wearing when going ashore.
I'm happy to wear deck shoes for sailing or going for a pint, but wouldn't sail in boat shoes as they aren't so grippy.
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"Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."
'Populism, the last refuge of a Tory scoundrel'.
Why obvious troll sounds so pleased with himself
Sounds like tool watch Vs wrist bauble and probably trueHard to get these days. Had to order from Nordstrom Canada and wait a month recently. No one in the EU does wide fit anymore. Used to wear the Sperry's and the Timberlands but find Sebago the most comfortable.
Seemingly intelligent and well-educated people wasting hours each day on internet forums trying to convince a handful of complete strangers that they are right about everything
The solution is obvious - do what the Dutch do. Either build separate cycle paths in the countryside, well away from the road. Or, in cities, do your utmost to upset both parties equally by laying cobbles and then intersecting the road and junctions with tram lines.
That'll learn 'em.
Thank you, after a wee bit of a search...
https://www.heddels.com/2018/07/sper...he-siped-sole/
I understand more clearly
"Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."
'Populism, the last refuge of a Tory scoundrel'.
Thanks for that.
Sperry refer to it as Razor-Cut Wave-Siping (see Sperry Technology Glossary) and have gone so far as to trademark "wave-siping" in the USA. I too have learnt something, having generally referred to them as razor-cut soles.
I first came across the term in relation to Timberland shoes.
https://www.timberland.co.uk/iconic-boat-shoes.html
'In 1979, we introduced newly designed siped soles for slip-resistant performance on decks. The iconic Timberland® boat shoe was born...'
I've been wearing them since the early 1980s.
Edit: I have no idea what the difference between 'deck/boat' amounts to.
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Jim.
And those who say they believe in socialism and then tell us about their expensive cars,second homes and expensive watches.
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
My family are very much involved in yachting - my dad and brother are avid sailors, both have competed in the Fastnet race and my brother was involved in the Americas cup for years. They both swore by Sebago deck shoes, you can soak them in a bucket of fresh water overnight to remove the salt and they will air dry with no issues. Try that with a ‘fashion shoe’ and you’ll end up with a bucket of bits that have come unglued!
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Football.
No idea what the world's obsession is all about
I bought a new pair of Docksides last year and I think they are just as good as in the past. Like someone above said, they are really good sailing shoes. Easy to put on, comfortable and very grippy on the deck. The sole is quite thin and the structure not very supporting, so I'd not use them for any longer distance walking. For me they are for sailing only.
I'm sure I read that Sebago were sold and the shoes are made elsewhere now. Probably why I can't get wide fit in the EU anymore.
Quality on the new ones seems ok but I've only worn then once and cut up my heel so I'm giving them a rest for when Birkenstocks or Allbirds really aren't acceptable.
Funny you should say that as I bought a pair last year and the stitching failed after just a couple of wears. The replacement I was offered were already starting to fail in the same place (to the surprise of the shop assistant and myself) so I don’t currently own a pair. These were the standard plain brown leather docksider, I usually have a pair of them and a pair of the Navy suede. They’re about £120 a pair now so not cheap. Maybe I as unlucky/ they were a faulty batch.
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"Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."
'Populism, the last refuge of a Tory scoundrel'.
Sold out to an Italian firm back in 2017. Same company also owns Superga and Kappa. I've had two pairs of Superga and wouldn't have another, cheap tat. Oh dear, what's the next brand up from Sebago?
https://www.basic.net/v2/brand/sebago.html
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"Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."
'Populism, the last refuge of a Tory scoundrel'.