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  2. Terry
    Scene 10: Before the Romans Things Were Smelly The sketch: FRANCIS: We're gettin' in through the underground heating system here, up through into the main audience chamber here, and Pilate's wife's bedroom is here. Having grabbed his wife, we inform Pilate that she is in our custody and forthwith issue our demands. Any questions? COMMANDO XERXES: What exactly are the demands? REG: We're giving Pilate two days to dismantle the entire apparatus of the Roman Imperialist State, and if he doesn't agree immediately, we execute her. MATTHIAS: Cut her head off? FRANCIS: Cut all her bits off. Send 'em back on the hour every hour. Show them we're not to be trifled with. REG: Also, we're demanding a ten foot mahogany statue of the Emperor Julius Caesar with his dock hangin' out. P.F.J.: laughing LORETTA: What? They'll never agree to that, Reg. REG: That's just a bar-- a bargaining counter. And of course, we point out that they bear full responsibility when we chop her up, and that we shall not submit to blackmail! COMMANDOS: No blackmail! REG: They've bled us white, the bastards. They've taken everything we had, and not just from us, from our fathers, and from our fathers' fathers. LORETTA: And from our fathers' fathers' fathers. REG: Yeah. LORETTA: And from our fathers' fathers' fathers' fathers. REG: Yeah. All right, Stan. Don't labour the point. And what have they ever given us in return?! XERXES: The aqueduct? REG: What? XERXES: The aqueduct. REG: Oh. Yeah, yeah. They did give us that. Uh, that's true. Yeah. COMMANDO #3: And the sanitation. LORETTA: Oh, yeah, the sanitation, Reg. Remember what the city used to be like? REG: Yeah. All right. I'll grant you the aqueduct and the sanitation are two things that the Romans have done. MATTHIAS: And the roads. REG: Well, yeah. Obviously the roads. I mean, the roads go without saying, don't they? But apart from the sanitation, the aqueduct, and the roads-- COMMANDO: Irrigation. XERXES: Medicine. COMMANDOS: Huh? Heh? Huh... COMMANDO #2: Education. COMMANDOS: Ohh... REG: Yeah, yeah. All right. Fair enough. COMMANDO #1: And the wine. COMMANDOS: Oh, yes. Yeah... FRANCIS: Yeah. Yeah, that's something we'd really miss, Reg, if the Romans left. Huh. COMMANDO: Public baths. LORETTA: And it's safe to walk in the streets at night now, Reg. FRANCIS: Yeah, they certainly know how to keep order. Let's face it. They're the only ones who could in a place like this. COMMANDOS: Hehh, heh. Heh heh heh heh heh heh heh. REG: All right, but apart from the sanitation, the medicine, education, wine, public order, irrigation, roads, a fresh water system, and public health, what have the Romans ever done for us? XERXES: Brought peace. REG: Oh. Peace? Shut up! bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam bam MATTHIAS: I am a poor man. My sight is poor. My legs are old and bent, and-- JUDITH: It's all right, Matthias. MATTHIAS: It's all clear. JUDITH: Well, where's Reg? FRANCIS: Oh, Reg. Reg, it's Judith. REG: What went wrong? JUDITH: The first blow has been struck! REG: Did he finish the slogan? JUDITH: A hundred times, in letters ten foot high, all the way around the palace! REG: Oh, great. Great. We-- we need doers in our movement, Brian, but, before you join us, know this. There is not one of us here who would not gladly suffer death to rid this country of the Romans once and for all. COMMANDO: Uhh. Well, one. REG: Oh, yeah. Yeah, there's one, but otherwise, we're solid. Are you with us? BRIAN: Yes! REG: From now on, you shall be called 'Brian that is called Brian'. Tell him about the raid on Pilate's palace, Francis. FRANCIS: Right. This is the plan...
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  4. Ughandi
    Ended up using a extended allen key! Works like a charm!
  5. LaicKdfgen
    The entire 2025 NFL program produced upon Wednesday night time, and with it, we inevitably received a glimpse at the Refreshing Orleans Saints agenda. They comprise just one of the best schedules inside the league, nevertheless within just my impression, their highway program is considerably more challenging than their dwelling their 8 dwelling rivals, I feel there a lovely crystal clear 2 most difficult game titles: Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Francisco 49ers. The Bucs are preserving NFC South champions and experienced what I consideration was a charming sturdy draft. Upon the other hand, San Fran incorporates a genuinely impressive roster nevertheless were being disappointing final year owing towards some injury and other considerations. Following talking with some of the other writers and weighing the functions, I made the decision toward present Tampa the nod for the most difficult house sport this period. I believe theye the much better offense and their protection really should be Incredibly equivalent toward the a person that completed 17th within just details for every activity authorized very last , the Bucs are nevertheless led as a result of Baker Mayfield, who includes extensively revitalized his job inside Tampa and includes turn out to be 1 of the least difficult quarterbacks inside the NFC. The Saints received in direction of watch that firsthand remaining calendar year. Inside 2 game titles towards the Saints, Mayfield threw for 546 yards and 6 touchdowns, nevertheless he did toss 4 alternatives. The Bucs had been continue to equipped in the direction of rating 78 all round information in just these 2 game titles despite the fact that, as a result the choices didn incredibly Chris Godwin necessary back again following a time-finishing hurt past yr, the Bucs should really comprise 1 of the perfect recipient rooms inside of the league. Mike Evans Rico Payton Jersey, Chris Godwin and Emeka Egbuka is a unpleasant trio, and if yourself continue to keep shifting further into that space, they nevertheless contain adult men which includes Jalen McMillan and Sterling Sheppard, who can be successful. At functioning back again, they drafted Bucky Irving towards aid compliment Rachaad White, however he finished up having earlier mentioned as RB1 for the Bucs. He rushed for in excess of 1 Landon Young Jersey, 100 yards and 8 touchdowns, and that following just starting to be 10+ carries inside 2 of his initial 9 video games. Upon the defensive aspect of the ball, the Bucs consist of just one of the most significant strains in just all of soccer. Vita Vea anchors at nose cope with despite the fact that Calijah Kancey, Logan Corridor and Yaya Diaby perform more than him. Your self moreover consist of in the direction of try the truth of the matter that 464-pound Demond Watson was signed soon after the draft and may well close up creating the roster as backend of their security is wherever aspects order suspect. They contain Jamel Dean, nonetheless at the rear of him, variables choose Very slim. They saved Tykee Smith and Zyon McCollum, nonetheless they gave up 458 and 793 yards respectively final period. They did pay their minute and 3rd spherical choices upon Benjamin Morrison and Jacob Paris, 2 corners, whilst thus wel watch if they occur into engage in this period.I not much too concerned of the Bucs safety, nonetheless I believe their offense is transferring in the direction of present the Saints some difficulty once again this yr. If Mayfield includes a related year toward 2024, their offense really should be even far better than the 1 that averaged 39 specifics for each sport towards the Saints ultimate yr.I feel San Fran may perhaps Deliver this sport a function for its economical inside phrases of longevity, yet I feel Tampa is a 10-11 earn staff members this yr, and I not of course how constructive the 49ers will be soon after a down 12 months inside 2024 and a lackluster offseason.
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  7. squirrelman
    kool deal there. please invite noraly over to see things, and try to get her drunk. 😍
  8. squirrelman
    improvise
  9. mello dude
    Seen several times on this forum... Set the engine solid on a base jack or otherwise. Disassemble/strip the bike enough to lift the frame off the bike, leaving the engine sitting on the jack/base. -- Yes, it is a big job... That's the way I would do it anyhoo...beats trying to move the engine....
  10. mello dude
    Throwing this up there for the halibut, may or may not be useful. We use this stuff all over the manufacturing plants. I have thought about building a trailer with it. Strong as all get out. ....No welding required... https://parco-inc.com/tslot-aluminum-extrusions/ ---------- Curious, your option, what does a 275 year old Netherlands house look like? Photo?
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  12. Ughandi
    Thanks! And good points about not crushing the heck out of it. To harbor freight we go!
  13. mello dude
    Thanks guys for the tip, gonna go check mine.
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    gen joined the community
  15. Captain 80s
    There are many ways. I like to use a drift that is smaller than the slot. And I don't smash all the way down, but leave a small gap so I can easily get a small chisel in to release it later if I need to do some work.
  16. Ughandi
    Anybody have a tried & true method of staking a brand new axle nut? I'm sitting here just scuffing up the new one with my hammer and pry bar 😆
  17. rc24dk
    Wisely chosen, I should think. I wish them a nice trip in good weather.
  18. JZH
    If I tried to dig a basement in South Holland, I'd have a swimming pool! Yes, the reason for the cantilevered shelves is mainly to avoid interference with the workbenches and machine tools underneath. I could, of course, run at least some front verticals, but I've seen other workshops where they're using pallet racks for both storage and workbenches, and the extra vertical supports always seem to be "in the way". I'm trying to avoid that. I'm also trying to avoid supporting anything from the ceiling (which is also the bottom floor of our house). They built these houses very sturdily, but I don't want to chance doing anything which could compromise the structure of the house itself. I will try to post my progress here. I don't actually have the keys, yet, but that day is almost here! Then I've got to move fairly quickly to avoid having everything in the UK delivered to the same space in which I'm trying to build all this stuff... Ciao, JZH
  19. bmart
    https://www.visordown.com/news/longest-day-challenge-raises-more-ps120000-cancer-research-uk
  20. HispanicSlammer
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  21. Captain 80s
    If you can arrange a little help, it can be done with a normal car jack. I have done it by myself with one. Would have preferred not to, but I have.
  22. ShetlandBiker
    i probably could or i could arrange a few pairs of hands to put the new one in.
  23. Thumbs
    Can you rent an engine lift in Shetland? That would make it so much easier
  24. ShetlandBiker
    am i right on thinking the engine would come out under the bike or would it come out the side? might need to ask the youtube mechanics lol
  25. Thumbs
    It’s really just a matter of unplugging the electrical connections, exhaust off and then the engine mounting bolts, take lots of photos of where the connections are Either a trolley jack or a scissor jack under the motor
  26. ShetlandBiker
    yea i would need to see how much they want to charge to sent it to shetland. but ill need to wait until the bank is a bit healthier, but there seems to be plenty of engines to choose from. would someone with basic skills and basic tools be able to do the job? never done an engine swap before haha
  27. Thumbs
    The one I sent you a link to earlier has the throttle bodies etc on
  28. TimC
    Looks great! 👍 The thing I miss most about my VFR is the factory hard bags. I don't do a lot of trips, but those bags were a godsend for sport touring. I have struggled with what luggage to buy for my current bike, as I don't love any of the options. I'm close to making a decision now, but it has taken me a long time to get to this point. Kudos to you for making your own setup for your 5th gen. since there wasn't anything you liked on the market. 🙂
  29. ShetlandBiker
    i did start it yesterday for the first time in a couple of month, has a rough idle when the engine is above 50C, and has a bit of a tapping sound, not sure if its just a sticky tappet or something. i think im just going to do an engine swap when there is a little more money in the bank, would be good to find a fully complete engine with injectors as they are a crazy price from honda
  30. Thumbs
    Last resort Radweld?
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      Juniper Pass

      I took a day off from work and also from my bicycle training to take out the Veefalo one last time before the weather turns ugly, supposed to snow the rest of the week and possibly start sticking to the ground along the Colorado Front Range. I took a leisurely pace up hwy 105 toward Morrison and got reacquainted with the bike since its been over a month since I took any sort of twisties on it at all, hwy 105 is a scenic ride along the front range between Denver and Colorado Springs, its mostly easy fast sweepers and lite traffic so its a favorite road of mine when going north. Then I have to negotiate a bit of traffic near Highlands ranch and up hwy 470 into the mountains. I decided to take the Morrison Exit and try either Lookout Mountain or head up Golden Gate Canyon - this time it was Lookout Mountain, I was sort of making it up on the fly as I went along. Lookout Mountain is my old bicycling haunt from my days while I was working at Coors, its a killer ride and all uphill - I don't think I could do it today If I had to, not quite there yet! I saw a whole bunch of riders doing it though and wished I was in shape enough to be there doing it as well. 30 more lbs and I will be able to do it! On this day I would do it on the Veefalo instead.

       

       

       

       

      I took a video from the gateway to the top at the Lookout Mountain State Park, getting past riders, the guy in the green jacket actually pretty much astounded me with how far he had gotten in the short time it took me to set up my camera, some 3 miles at least and up to the gateway from the turn off at hwy 6! Amazing I thought. I took the first two turns slow then got more comfortable as I went up further, till I was doing well, I made some gearing mistakes and took the tight 15mph marked hairpins in the wrong gear so I lugged it a bit on one or two. Still enjoyed it though and then got off at the top and hiked over a rock outcropping for an overview of the road for the pictures below.

       

       

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      Lookout Mountain - Golden Colorado

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      Lookout Mountain Park top of the mountain

      From there I headed up interstate 70 to Idaho Springs for a beer at the Tommy-knockers brewery, I was the only customer in the joint - slow day for them so they treated me like a king! I got a nice tour of the place sort of impromptu, they made me a nice Pastrami sandwich on rye and with the brown ale it was fantastic. I must say the beer is much better there than in the bottles - its always good at the brewery. I am glad I stopped

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      Tommy-knockers Brewpub Idaho Springs

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      Idaho Springs Colorado

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      Mashtuns and fermenters

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      Rows of fermenters

      I finished my lunch and since the road to Mount Evans is right there I headed up Squaw pass hoping to get in some nice pictures I wasn't expecting what I found, ICE IN ALL THE SHADY PARTS

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      Icy patches on Squaw Pass definitely taking it easy on that road

      There were some section where the ice covered the whole road for 300 yards or so I had to roll through it with my legs out to help keep the bike from sliding and falling over, I took it real slow. A Ford pickup was right behind me so I pulled over to let him pass but the guy was going slower then even I was so I pressed on - in places where I could see I just cut over to the oncoming lane and out of the ice where the sun was shining on the road more, but some places there was not alternative so I just had to go slow, good thing it wasn't slick but rather they tossed some gravel over the worst parts so I had some traction!

      I did stop for pictures in all the best spots

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      Echo Lake at Mount Evans showing off my new plate

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      Elephant Butte Park and Denver

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      Close up

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      Veefalo on Squaw Pass

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      Juniper Pass

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      Mount Evans

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      I Am Back !

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      Not that it matters and not that I expect anyone had noticed, but to those who sent me "where are you?" I would like to say I am back. Not only that I am officially returning to VFRD after nearly 2 months break but I have also ridden my Hawk last weekend and had FUN! Let me restate that; I had major fun riding! Something I have almost given up on.

      Most of you have been riding your whole adult lives and riding is not only a hobby to you, it is part of you. But I started riding three years ago and even though I have encounter some setbacks, till this spring I loved riding with whole my heart. However, I have always considered riding as my hobby. As a hobby which suppose to make my life better, more fun and more rich. Life is too short to do something which we don't fully love.

      My love of riding received a first major scar this spring: I lost a friend on the racetrack. He was a total stranger who offered me his help after I lowsided at CMP track last year. I still remember hearing his "Hi, my name is Todd, do you need help?" while I was duct-taping my roadrash from ripped jacket. He helped me straighten up the shifter and we kept in touch. The next time we saw each other was the day he died.

      With 9 months delay, I can say that Todd's death shook me more than I have realized. It rooted fear in me which was fueled by seeing and hearing about others getting hurt over and over again. If I was to summarize this year - it would be one big accident report. I became sensitive to every broken bone, every roadrash, every lowside. And even though I did 10 track days this year, I became slower and slower and slower. Suddenly, I have acquired this 'grandma' riding style on the road, frozen with fear that behind every corner there is car standing in my lane, or major sand trap or deer staring at me ... I was crippled with fear not only for me about also for my fellow rider.

      So, at the end of this year, I rode more and more by myself. I could not bear the feelings of responsibility for others on the road and my lines were crippled by my own fears. It all culminated this fall at WDGAH. In a freaky accident Love2rideh82crash was taken down by a truck crossing into our lane. I was done. I finished the weekend, locked the VFR into a garage and took a break.

      Until the last weekend, I pretended that motorcycles do not exists. As a last instance after 2 months break from riding, I decided to go to CMP track to see if I can still have fun. I also felt like I should go for the memory of Todd. I went and I had fun! I had much more fun than I expected and the most fun on track I can remember. Suddenly the whole track connected into an uninterupted line of turns and I felt one with the bike riding around! I was giggling like a little girl in my helmet and keep on giggling ever since smile.gif

      Granted I was not the fastest one and through out the weekend, I have never exceeded about 60% of my riding abilities, but I had no "oh-shit" nor 'blond' moments. I could have maybe go faster, I could have brake later for the turns and I could have lean further, but I am no Rossi nor Stoner. I decided to ride for fun and I had amazing blast riding well within my comfort zone.

      I was proud of myself when, after bandaging Ricks arm, I was able to distance myself and go back to riding without the year-long fear. I did feel bad for him but the feelings were not crippling my lines nor my mind. And when a total stranger came to me and said "Hi, my name is Todd", my heart stopped for a minute though but I suddenly knew that my life went a full circle. I probably will never win MotoGP :idea3: , but I am back! :wheel:

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