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My problem is I work shifts & when I do a late shift, especially on a Sunday I really dont fancy getting a bus from Bermondsey to East Dulwich after 10:30, which is one of the main reasons for having the bike it makes me self reliant & not vulnerable to hanging around in the dark waiting for buses & then walking 10 mins in the dark on my own late at night from the bus stop... I have been keeping an eye on my bike, as has my big & burly landlord Cheers GG

When I checked my beloved bike this morning I found the fixing nut, bolt, cracked washer & plastic rust cap rolled under the bike & into the gutter.... the mirror arm was not bent & it appeard to be a clean break at the base of the fixing nut... so it looks like it was removed, then balanced back on the bike rather than just being snapped off, cos lets face it if you had snapped it off you would probably run off with it or throw it nearby. The mirror didnt move at all on my journey home from work yesterday so it must have been done between 7pm & 9pmish when I put the cover on it. So lesson learned.... however tired & hungry you are take care of the bike first & dont leave it vulnerable. It shouldn't be this way, but clearly it is! (6) I will be keeping my eyes open for any further tampering & again make my reports to the Police. Likewise if I see anyone tampering or loitering near other bikes nearby I will be intervening. Cheers Growling Giddy Gecko

Fri 02/11/2007 at 21:15 I have just 5 mins ago been outside to put my bike cover on & as I threw the cover off the bike my right hand mirror dropped off, the plastic nut cover & fixing bolt which holds into the handlebar were both missing. I have been throwing the cover over her in the same manner yet the mirror has barely moved before yet today the whole blooming thing fell off, so now I cant even drive it to the garage to get it fixed cos I have no way of securing the mirror to the bike!!! Why cant the little f**kwits keep their tampering digits off property that is NOT theirs, I have just about had enough, I know that much!!! If I see ANYONE loitering, tampering near my bike I will be running out with my wrench, fully snarling & after an explanation!!!!

Hmmmmmmmmmm well that confirms my suspicions that it is a purposeful push/kicked over rather than an accidental reversing into by a car.... It is happening too often to be cars, so once again we have yobs to thank for their thoughtlessness & ASB Hey ho... Cheers GG

IMPORTANT NOTE TO ALL The Venue has been changed from Greenland Dock to Southwark Park in order to protect a dying breed of crane (feathered variety). Please tell everyone you know who is planning to go. Cheers GG

My bike was pushed over again at the beginning of last week, unfortunately I had not realised the damage down to her until I drove off, the throttle was stiff & would not allow me to de-celerate which meant that when I changed up a gear I was going too fast as unable to slow down which resulted in my shooting out into the main road from a crossroad, I was really really lucky & drove from Upland Road to work in Bermondsey VERY slowly & carefully, where I then dropped Otis off for immediate surgery. TOP TIP - London Scooters on Druid Street, SE1 (near Guys Hospital) is very reasonable, Otis was due an MOT & I explained what had happened to the bike & they adjusted/fixed the throttle & checked the bike over at no extra charge. I did report this to the Police & received a confirmation letter with CAD No but as there were no witnesses they have been unable to arrest anyone. It is worth reporting if it happens again then. The more reports they get on this sort of crimes the better. Cheers GG

How about the Clockhouse or the Uplands (not a popular choice I know) but it it within staggering distance for me hee hee hic :-$ Cheers Giddy Gecko

The 10th is better for me cos I am drafted onto lates over the Halloween/Bonfire period... for my sins. Looking forward to meeting you all over again & I promise to be more socialable this time, I was having a bit of a shy moment last time. See some of you at CPT for the rugby tomorrow ~ Cheers GG

Oooooooh do they sell red wine, I can be haphazardly clumsy sometimes.... hee hee ;-) GG

Oooooooh no the ultimate tear jerker for me right now is "Other side of the World" by KT Tunstall, I go all goosepinply first, then bite my bottom lip to shreds before cascading into floods of tears... Great thread GG

Piers ~ Do You Realise.... Yes definitely a tissue moment but also "Everybody hurts" REM Giddy Gecko

I am sorry to hear that Polly. Which end of Upland is considered the top end?? It seems to be becoming a bit of a hotspot, attempted muggings in Northcross Rd with the poor child escaping to Upland Road... motorbikes repeatedly pushed over & now burglaries. I say up the community spirit & I will most definitely be keeping my eyes peeled for anything untowards. GG

:)HA HA I was gonna say that too. It is very frustrating.

OMG that was tense!!!! & I missed the first 20 mins thanks to Pizza Pan on Barry Rd taking so b****y long to cook a measly little 9inch pizza :-S. So in the event of jumping around the living room ecstatically I missed who, where & what time our lads will be kicking ass next weekend... Please enlighten me? Cheers GG

:X Grrrr the thugs have done it again, not my bike & I was very much mistaken, it was NOT a rather noice Yamaha but a very fetching Honda Hornet that was knocked down, I came round into Upland Road again tonight & saw the poor Hornet over on its side & on the pavement again. I best go put my cover on Otis in case they come back. General etiquette question here for bikers... when finding someone elses bike shoved & dropped should it be left for the owner to pick up or worth friendly fellow bikers/bikerettes picking it back up??? I am never sure what to do for the best? Cheers GG

What time does the Rugby kick off? You poor loves with your hangovers, see coming into work has its advantages. Hey Bagpuss I did a recci on the school & all becomes clear now, HOW close are you??? We will have to "do lunch". May see some of you later if you are not all still recovering.? Cheers GG

:-S Ahhhhhh never mind mate, I am at work!!! :'(

:-$ Sorry.... Please dont be upset. Hmmmmmmm SEE what a great impression I made as a newbie... I shall be banned for ever more :'(

Ahhhh only that I am at work & cannot access Facebook :-S Maybe Bagpuss is clogging it up as she threatened to seriously poke me ... hmmmmmmmm CANT wait to get home to see what she has posted!! Let me know where the ruggers is ? Cheers GG

Awwwwww Mike I think I was expecting you to be greek cos of your surname... & was a little shocked that you were not dark haired & olive skinned but ... well how could you possibly be offended or upset with Bagpuss for long??

oooooooh where is everyone watching the Rugby???? Can I come too pretty pretty please ??? GG

:-$ ha ha she certainly is Mr Sean.... I will catch up with you properly next time. TTFN ~ GG

Awwwwww Badger matey... I finally came out to play & met everyone.... alas you where NOT there :'( Caught up with Emily so I am sure to bump into you soon ~ Laters taters GG x

:)) I had a great time thanks to everyone for persuading me out to finally meet you all.... What a lovely crowd of peeps... Thanks especially to Em for making me feel at home & introducing me to everyone & for making me laugh so bloody much.... thanks to Piers for being a perfect gentleman (I knew you would be)... Well I could go on & thank you all individually but a) it would take forever ... b) I might miss someone out & offend & 3) Oh... I am at work & should getting ready to protect the mean streets of Bermondsey Thank again one & ALL :)-D ~ Looking forward to the next one Cheers Giddy Gecko x