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    • CommentAuthorhippy
    • CommentTimeFeb 7th 2010
     
    áéíóú
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    Whatever. They copied Macs as usual.

    @RPM - it was all part of a planned day out to see the dinosaurs and shit in Crystal Palace Park. Currently, alternate weekends are no-bike weekends. Only 18min on the train from London Bridge to Penge West, and 10min on the bus from Old St to London Bridge.
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    Posted By: BringMeMyFixdinosaurs and shit in Crystal Palace Park


    how were the CP dinosaurs? I didn't even know they existed until they popped up in a book I was reading to the kids recently (Topsy and Tim Meet the Monsters), and have been thinking of taking them there one day soon. sounds like the cafe could be a good bet for family lunch too.
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    The dinosaurs are quite good - but you do feel a bit like you're viewing them in 1850. The farm is open from noon till 4pm - that's quite good too. I liked walking around the National Sports Centre architecture - still in use, but all the concrete structures are in decline due to 30 odd years of relative neglect, so a bit Ballardian.

    We fucked off the park café and walked all the way up to the top (to the Norwood Triangle) to Café St Germain instead - clearly very kid friendly (as well as cyclist friendly). I love the French(ish) ambience, and all of our food was excellent - good value, generous portions, fresh ingredients.

    Basically, from Penge West, we walked up the park via the dinosaurs/waterfalls, had lunch on Crystal Palace Parade, then walked back down the park via the sports centre, zoo, and playground. About 3 hours total. Pleasant day out.
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    Thanks - looks like the perfect itinerary for us. The CSG sounds very good. We will be following in your footsteps soon I think. Have you been to 'Discover' in Stratford? We're going Monday to catch the 'pirates' stuff before it finishes. It's my birthday 'treat'. gee, thanks guys.

    Love this, btw:
    Posted By: BringMeMyFixa bit Ballardian
    and it led my via google to this, which I'll have better look at when time allows. Think I've come a bit late to the Ballard party.
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    Not made it to the Stratford thing yet. Looks like we're running out of time.
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    you mean for the pirates? they always have good stuff on, and it's fun just for a visit even without special events/shows etc. not the nicest of locations, though, it must be said.
    • CommentAuthorstelle
    • CommentTimeFeb 8th 2010
     
    Posted By: bikepusher Think I've come a bit late to the Ballard party.

    I think a Ballard party would be in its prime when late. Probably kicks off just as most people are leaving.
    • CommentAuthorRPM
    • CommentTimeFeb 8th 2010
     
    If this was lfgss people would already be organising a "Power Ballard Ride" frilly shirts, big hair wigs and leather tassled jackets at the ready. The spoke card would already be done.
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    been sporting my cap today, no spots... :(
    • CommentAuthorPlurabelle
    • CommentTimeFeb 11th 2010
     
    I'm teaching a postgrad course on Ballard in March. One of my favourite bits is from his memoir when he talks about riding his bike through Shanghai as a kid –- it's lovely.
    • CommentAuthorclaus
    • CommentTimeFeb 11th 2010
     
    Winspar on Bike Snob today
    • CommentAuthorbikepusher
    • CommentTimeFeb 11th 2010
     
    Posted By: PlurabelleI'm teaching a postgrad course on Ballard in March. One of my favourite bits is from his memoir when he talks about riding his bike through Shanghai as a kid –- it's lovely.


    oh yes, I read that last year. Super book. I'd forgotten the bit about his early adventures by bike.
    • CommentAuthorstelle
    • CommentTimeFeb 12th 2010
     
    I never really got over the first Ballard I read: Crash
    • CommentAuthorbikepusher
    • CommentTimeFeb 12th 2010
     
    I must confess to not having read any of his novels - on the to-do list - but whatever you thought of Crash, I'd still urge you to read the memoir (Miracles Of Life).
    • CommentAuthorbikepusher
    • CommentTimeFeb 12th 2010
     
    back on thread: spotted/was spotted by Plurabelle getting on the tube at Chalk Farm. Two RLZPers, not a bike in sight. What's the world coming to?
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    I like his early short stories. 'The Subliminal Man' is perhaps the prototypical anti-consumerism piece.

    'High Rise' is good for a laugh, and 'Concrete Island' too. Snooping around the darker corners of our urban psychology. Not too wanky like some of his later stuff.
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    ^that's my opinion anyway, but I'm not the ex-literary-agent-cum-English-lecturer. I'm just some cunt.
    • CommentAuthorPlurabelle
    • CommentTimeFeb 12th 2010
     
    No, *I'm* a cunt, etc etc
    • CommentAuthorSean
    • CommentTimeFeb 13th 2010
     
    Posted By: BringMeMyFixI like his early short stories. 'The Subliminal Man' is perhaps the prototypical anti-consumerism piece.

    'High Rise' is good for a laugh, and 'Concrete Island' too. Snooping around the darker corners of our urban psychology. Not too wanky like some of his later stuff.


    For what it's worth* I agree. I'm a massive fan of Ballard but I can't bring myself to read his later stuff and I've tried a few.

    *fuck all
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      CommentAuthorAnt
    • CommentTimeFeb 13th 2010
     
    I tried reading both Cocaine Nights and Millennium People, what a pile of cock.
    • CommentAuthorPlurabelle
    • CommentTimeFeb 13th 2010
     
    Posted By: AntI tried reading both Cocaine Nights and Millennium People, what a pile of cock.


    Want to come and give this seminar for me?
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      CommentAuthorAnt
    • CommentTimeFeb 13th 2010
     
    You joke but I'd be blinding at it I'm sure.
    • CommentAuthorPlurabelle
    • CommentTimeFeb 13th 2010 edited
     
    I'm sure you would be too. They love nowt more than a bit of iconoclasm.
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      CommentAuthorAnt
    • CommentTimeFeb 13th 2010
     
    Don't tell anyone but I had to look that word up.

    Is Ballard some sort of Deity in the literary world? I know very little of these things. I have however got three books about writing and often pretend to myself that I'll write a story one day.
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    He hasn't shifted as many units as Cartland.
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    Come to think of it, "Cartland" sounds like the latest offering from Ballard. It'll be dystopian - that's a no-brainer - and probably take a macrocosmic look at romance, painting society as pink, frilly, obese, and in a constant state of denial over allegations of self-pleasure, whether it takes the form of an oral cakeathon or a wank in the conservatory dismissed as a Parkinsonian episode. There will also be concrete, loneliness, and loneliness made concrete.
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      CommentAuthorAnt
    • CommentTimeFeb 13th 2010
     
    Write it!

    It'll be a bit like Noon/Carroll.
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    I'm (meant to be) writing something else; for the cycling market. I managed 4 lines last Saturday*.




    *used to have an entirely different meaning
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      CommentAuthorAnt
    • CommentTimeFeb 13th 2010
     
    My mate wrote a book about a bicycle messenger in the US. I think after review the main character changed profession.

    I went through a phase of writing the opening paragraph of a book everyday. That was when I thought I was sane but looking back I clearly was still as fucked up as I was before only I'd stopped realising it. I'll dig some out and send them to you for a laugh.
    • CommentAuthorharrong
    • CommentTimeFeb 14th 2010
     
    I must be on the wrong forum, I didn't realise there was a link to modern eng lit examining popular culture and the conflict of being unable to connect to current society & cycling.
    You erudite nutters
    @BMF - I hope you do not have copywright on 'parkinsonian episode' as its gonna get loads of miles from me.
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      CommentAuthorAnt
    • CommentTimeFeb 14th 2010
     
    Don't count me as erudite I had to look the word up.
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    @harrong - I'd already copyrighted it, and sent a document to myself by registered post, proving the date of its first use on the RPLZ forum.

    But I'm happy to settle out of court, if you are.
    • CommentAuthorharrong
    • CommentTimeFeb 14th 2010
     
    aahhh takin this outside are we!!!??
    • CommentAuthorjan
    • CommentTimeFeb 15th 2010
     
    spotted today around 8:10 am on King's Cross Road doing a trackstand at the junction with Lloyd Baker Street: somebody with a rolla cap under his helmet on a blue ribble bike...

    stand forward, sir!
    • CommentAuthorwayne
    • CommentTimeFeb 17th 2010
     
    that's gotta be Hippy
    • CommentAuthorilly
    • CommentTimeFeb 17th 2010 edited
     
    Er, stumbled across this pic of Schmidt the Courier.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/robertomedeiros/1798328777/
    • CommentAuthorcaspar
    • CommentTimeFeb 18th 2010
     
    He's definately not working in that picture, unless he is only carrying very small packages in the pockets of his jersey.

    I'll ask the guys on Friday at the 10th Anniversary Goldsprints when (if) he used to work for creative.
    • CommentAuthorRPM
    • CommentTimeFeb 18th 2010
     
    Talking of "the best job in the world" I spotted the famous Gertie Gertrund grinding along past London zoo this morning, in the freezing cold pissing rain.
    Saw him a bit late so didn't have time to hail.
    • CommentAuthorwinston
    • CommentTimeFeb 19th 2010
     
    I never knew Simon was a courier and I worked for the same company....
    • CommentAuthorstelle
    • CommentTimeFeb 19th 2010
     
    Posted By: RPM I spotted the famous Gertie Gertrund

    So did I, last week, at my work. Was a bit surprised he had to deliver to the depths of Dalston. He was a bit surprised to see me too.
    • CommentAuthorhippy
    • CommentTimeFeb 19th 2010
     
    Posted By: janspotted today around 8:10 am on King's Cross Road doing a trackstand at the junction with Lloyd Baker Street: somebody with a rolla cap under his helmet on a blue ribble bike...
    stand forward, sir!


    Busted.
    • CommentAuthorhippy
    • CommentTimeFeb 19th 2010 edited
     
    Spotted a Rolla cap riding west on Old Marylebone Rd. about to cross Edgeware Rd into Sussex Gardens. Last minute spot so didn't have time to react. I think it was yesterday morning.
    • CommentAuthorhippy
    • CommentTimeMar 10th 2010
     
    harrong: Euston Road tonight. Funny spot it was.. he passed me (it's ok, it's a rest day today :)) and I followed for a bit. He was signalling the holes in the road. At the lights I roll up to him and say "you're the only bloke in London I've ever seen signal the potholes" and then I spot the Rolla cap. Nice to meet you! Where are those Cherry Ripes man?

    Scherrit: Picked up some cranks for Rach at t'other flat and decide to ride down Pitshanger. New Rolla (has he joined yet?) Scherrit was heading out. Master timing or what?
    • CommentAuthorharrong
    • CommentTimeMar 10th 2010
     
    Yeah it was me! Chased that fixed man down ;)
    Cherry ripes are going for £2 (!!!) cant remember the name of the place but its a couple doors down from Esarn Khaow bout no 310 (one of the best thais ive had in london) on Uxbridge rd Right side going west.
    Dont work so late,
    I will edit when I can remember the name of the place
    • CommentAuthorRPM
    • CommentTimeMar 11th 2010
     
    Posted By: hippy

    Scherrit: Picked up some cranks for Rach at t'other flat and decide to ride down Pitshanger. New Rolla (has he joined yet?) Scherrit was heading out. Master timing or what?


    I do believe Scherrit has joined
    • CommentAuthorhippy
    • CommentTimeMar 11th 2010
     
    He was wearing the cap of joinyness.
    • CommentAuthorRPM
    • CommentTimeMar 11th 2010
     
    More meat for the rplza team sprint sandwich
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    ^dirty sex talk
    • CommentAuthorbikepusher
    • CommentTimeMar 12th 2010
     
    Posted By: hippySpotted a Rolla cap riding west on Old Marylebone Rd. about to cross Edgeware Rd into Sussex Gardens. Last minute spot so didn't have time to react. I think it was yesterday morning.


    do you remember what bike the rider was riding? not that it matters, but it may have been me.

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