Empty It Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 After I last years downfall of card sharing, the Kodi set up being as slow as Berra and not trusting IPTV, I am going to bite the bullet and pay for TV again. I currently get my phone & broadband through Sky but who offers the best deals/channels on TV? I want plenty Football (Scottish preferred), movies and kids. So Virgin, Sky or BT? Thank you.Was in the same boat as you but got IPTV for £50 for the year, had it for over 6 months now without any major disruption. The guy monitors the system and has a support chat which is always a bonus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Blades Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 If the house is four years old (I.e a new build) it won't have a lead pipe in it, lead pipe hasn't been produced or used in over 40 years, there are still plenty instances of it in older properties but, if your house is genuinely four years old and someone has said you have a lead pipe in it or an incoming lead water main they are pulling your plonker.You’re tickling my turnips 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Does anyone from Falkirk area recognise this path from Carronshore to Grangmouth, and can you tell me what nick it's in for cycling? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSU Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 6 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: Does anyone from Falkirk area recognise this path from Carronshore to Grangmouth, and can you tell me what nick it's in for cycling? God, not been down that way in about twenty years. It used to get quite a bit of bike traffic from blokes going to and from BP but it wasn't paved or anything back then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Does anyone from Falkirk area recognise this path from Carronshore to Grangmouth, and can you tell me what nick it's in for cycling? I’m not sure how you can draw that out and not add a pair of testicles and a few pubes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: Does anyone from Falkirk area recognise this path from Carronshore to Grangmouth, and can you tell me what nick it's in for cycling? Me, I walk dogs there quite often. Either side of the river is easy cycling. Stay on the same side, you hit Glensburgh Rd beside the truck place. Cross the green footbridge which is marked on your map, you come out at the Kelpies, and can follow down to Glensburgh from there. If you ever pass a stressed looking tall guy calling every one of his pack of dogs 'cunto, say hiya, it'll be me. EDIT - now that I've seen @MSU's post, both sides of the river are tarmac all the way. Edited February 5, 2020 by Boghead ranter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 God, not been down that way in about twenty years. It used to get quite a bit of bike traffic from blokes going to and from BP but it wasn't paved or anything back then.Cheers muckerI’m not sure how you can draw that out and not add a pair of testicles and a few pubes.I wont lie, I really wanted too, as I believe there are few things funnier on this earth than badly drawn cartoon genitalia. On this, I suspect we are kindred spirits. Me, I walk dogs there quite often. Either side of the river is easy cycling. Stay on the same side, you hit Glensburgh Rd beside the truck place. Cross the green footbridge which is marked on your map, you come out at the Kelpies, and can follow down to Glensburgh from there.Cheers. Ok for a road type bike? Not too rough? My plan is to use it to cycle to Grangemouth I think it's the quickest way, and easiest on traffic. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: Cheers. Ok for a road type bike? Not too rough? My plan is to use it to cycle to Grangemouth I think it's the quickest way, and easiest on traffic. Yes, you could use any sort of bike down there no problem. And I don't blame you for wanting to avoid the road thru Skinflaps, that's well dangerous. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 10 minutes ago, Boghead ranter said: And I don't blame you for wanting to avoid the road thru Skinflaps, that's well dangerous. The Hills Have Eyes, only without the hills to take your mind off the incest and cannibalism. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Also @Bairnardo, there's a paved path all the way down from that Dawson Mission thingy (beside Carron Works), if you want to avoid that killer hill at Carronshore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Steele Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, BigFatTabbyDave said: The Hills Have Eyes, only without the hills to take your mind off the incest and cannibalism. I thought you were joking, but 2 minutes ago, Boghead ranter said: you want to avoid that killer hill at Carronshore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florentine_Pogen Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Boghead ranter said: And I don't blame you for wanting to avoid the road thru Skinflaps, that's well dangerous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 4 hours ago, Bairnardo said: Does anyone from Falkirk area recognise this path from Carronshore to Grangmouth, and can you tell me what nick it's in for cycling? Watch out for folk with dugs on extending leads, bike paths always have them. ..and joggers with ear phones in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Maybe one for the 'Trainers' topic but hey ho. Bass Weejun's. Anybody bought a pair and are they comfortable. @Shandon Par is probably my best shout, tbh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 12 minutes ago, Dele said: Maybe one for the 'Trainers' topic but hey ho. Bass Weejun's. Anybody bought a pair and are they comfortable. @Shandon Par is probably my best shout, tbh. Not familiar with them but they do look well made. In that sort of price range, Zara & M&S online do some that look and wear well beyond their actual price. or, get on ebay and find a decent pair of Patrick Cox - going up in value. If you look around the hedgerows of Essex you'll probably find a couple of my old size 10s, lost on nights out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 14 hours ago, Boghead ranter said: Yes, you could use any sort of bike down there no problem. And I don't blame you for wanting to avoid the road thru Skinflaps, that's well dangerous. The sound of 'Duelling Banjoes' as you approach is a bit of a giveaway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 15 hours ago, Bairnardo said: Does anyone from Falkirk area recognise this path from Carronshore to Grangmouth, and can you tell me what nick it's in for cycling? You're getting bumped into the canal IMO. Keep your eyes peeled at all times. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 You're getting bumped into the canal IMO. Keep your eyes peeled at all times. You might have to wait a while to get me. I dont know when my arse will recover from yesterdays ride (fnarr) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 3 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: 10 minutes ago, Shandon Par said: You're getting bumped into the canal IMO. Keep your eyes peeled at all times. You might have to wait a while to get me. I dont know when my arse will recover from yesterdays ride (fnarr) Your arse will soon get accustomed to it! Get back in the saddle a few times and that pain simply goes away. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Yeah I will probably lose a few days due to nightshift but will get back to it as soon as I can. Really enjoyed going out on the bike. The reason for asking about that blpath was that I was planning to try a leisurely.cycle to the swimming, knock out a few lengths(fnarr) then a hard cycle back. Eventually stick a wee 5k run on the back of that for a mini triathlon like the one I had been doing at work. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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