tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31082363.post8487249376850285776..comments2024-01-29T13:20:07.366+00:00Comments on Little Corner of the Earth: A "WORKING LUNCH"Avushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512540148378201058noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31082363.post-39588018898359321672021-04-28T08:03:11.705+01:002021-04-28T08:03:11.705+01:00Pam:
The development of ebikes and their batterie...Pam:<br /><br />The development of ebikes and their batteries is truly amazing. My first (a conversion kit which I added to an old hybrid bike) would only take me about 30 miles on a full charge.My current Wisper can go about 70 miles on a full charge (not that I ever ride that distance at one go these days)<br /><br />I tend to change them when the guarantee runs its course. Initially this was a year, but these latest bikes have three year guarantees. Also I had one bad buy which I changed immediately, at some cost to me!.Avushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512540148378201058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31082363.post-44052766020002141582021-04-27T16:26:55.935+01:002021-04-27T16:26:55.935+01:00That sounds absolutely lovely. But how have you ma...That sounds absolutely lovely. But how have you managed to get through so many e-bikes?Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111018963013085070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31082363.post-56028959285600716392021-04-03T09:03:50.485+01:002021-04-03T09:03:50.485+01:00Dave:
Yes indeed. "Home made" elevenses ...Dave:<br />Yes indeed. "Home made" elevenses are quite nostalgic, taking me back to my early cycling days when happy groups of us would pitch up by the side of traffic free lanes for those morning snacks. We couldn't afford cafes then and usually took more sandwiches to eat in pubs over a pint of beer at lunch times.<br /><br />Your Cycling quote sums up ebikes, they were certainly my saviour.Avushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512540148378201058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31082363.post-17435626191463475882021-04-02T13:48:42.879+01:002021-04-02T13:48:42.879+01:00A wonderful village. Its only during lockdown tha...A wonderful village. Its only during lockdown that I have appreciated and enjoyed taking a flask of coffee with me on rides as previously I relied on cafes. But it is pleasurable to stop wherever you want and enjoy a drink and a sandwich.<br />Ebikes are becoming really popular now, I see lots, they have definitely helped in getting people out and about. I like the quote on the contents page of this months Cycle magazine, "they are an alternative to not cycling"Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047342243577979820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31082363.post-54400408406015987782021-04-01T08:18:42.239+01:002021-04-01T08:18:42.239+01:00Vita:
I didn't offer him a bit of the pie, but...Vita:<br />I didn't offer him a bit of the pie, but did agree that the sun and lack of wind made it all very agreeable. It was this obviously, to him, encouraging reply that led to the conversation reported. The bench is marvelously sited, an absolute sun trap out of any wind.<br /><br />gz:<br />Yes, Smarden was used for the "Darling Buds" as well as a number of nearby villages such as Pluckley where the wedding scenes were filmed. Pop Larkin's farm site is nearby at Bethersden and the "kitchen" stgae set has been preserved and open to view at the bi-annual veteran vehicle day which the present farmer stages.Avushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512540148378201058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31082363.post-85054005934747859972021-03-31T20:58:17.572+01:002021-03-31T20:58:17.572+01:00And they filmed The Darling Buds of May at Smarden...And they filmed The Darling Buds of May at Smarden didn't they?<br />It is a nice place to begzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31082363.post-84103798618587538412021-03-31T18:54:12.783+01:002021-03-31T18:54:12.783+01:00Ha ha! You're a crack-up. What did you reply...Ha ha! You're a crack-up. What did you reply when he commented on your pork pie? I love a nice warm sunny bench--one of my favorite things. Vitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05648727808256233855noreply@blogger.com