My little verandah vege garden:
Capsicums are coming along nicely, the biggest one's about the size of a tennis ball. meanwhile the salad tomatoes are fruiting as well.
(these were all grown from shop-bought fruit and veg).
#Gardening #VegeGarden #GrowYourOwn
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Out and about on the bike, and saw this Penny Farthing on the back of someone's car.Out and about on the bike, and saw this Penny Farthing on the back of someone's car.
Also met a friendly magpie at the halfway point, shared a bit of my nut bar with them, which they seemed to appreciate.
Much nicer than the other magpie I met, which was in more of a "BITCH I WILL FUCK YOU UP" mood. -
Got curious and asked a wheel builder for a quote on a set of good touring wheels for the new bike...Got curious and asked a wheel builder for a quote on a set of good touring wheels for the new bike... more than I've spent on the entirety of the rest of the bike combined. So that's why the current wheels will do.
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Anyone interested in buying a bike cargo trailer?Anyone interested in buying a bike cargo trailer?
Steel frame, with a mix of plywood and coreflute walls.
Main cargo area is approx. 1500x700x700mm, plus 4 corner cabinets (one holds the 12v electrics with various plugs on a panel, needs new batteries), plus 2 side shelves (with LED lights above). Locks on all doors (same key, I have multiple). Solar panel on roof (200w iirc), and the back of the roof doubles as a strong workbench area with bolts for attaching a vice to (vice included). It needs new wheels (26" or 24" will fit nicely). Has extendible feet in each corner to hold it steady and level when not on the move.Cost over $1000 to build, but I'm not looking to profit or even break-even on it; so open to offers from anyone who can collect it from Brisbane (northside) Australia.
#BikeTooter #CarryShitOlympics #CargoBike #BikeTrailer #Cycling
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Slightly longer test-ride (be about 15km by the time I’m back) out to the river and around the wetlands track, looking for a nice spot to stop for lunch.Slightly longer test-ride (be about 15km by the time I’m back) out to the river and around the wetlands track, looking for a nice spot to stop for lunch. Moderately loaded to see how it feels. This bike is a joy to ride.
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"Childcare centre sent the wrong child home with a grandparent who didn't notice the mistake.""Childcare centre sent the wrong child home with a grandparent who didn't notice the mistake."
lol
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$250k in stolen Lego, might be my new hero.$250k in stolen Lego, might be my new hero.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-02/man-arrested-for-theft-of-lego-in-adelaide/105724336
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Road test!Road test!
Bunch of bolts arrived so I could finish assembling the bike, then I took it out for a quick road test around the block-ish (3km). Stopped a few times to adjust things, but it went well.
Somewhat ironically, it's easier to climb hills on this than on my ebike - and I didn't even go anywhere near bottom gear. -
When you write a #Unix system in #JavaScript to run in a web browser, and finally get it to the point you can write code inside it.When you write a #Unix system in #JavaScript to run in a web browser, and finally get it to the point you can write code inside it.
cc here is a 'code compiler' not a 'C compiler' stop being picky.
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Riding the new bike around the backyard (checking/adjusting the derailleurs under power), when after a few laps the dog decided I must be chasing her...Riding the new bike around the backyard (checking/adjusting the derailleurs under power), when after a few laps the dog decided I must be chasing her... so I decided I must chase the dog.
Can confirm, new bike is good for chasing the dog around the yard.
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Just went for a quick ride up to the corner shop and back: apparently it's puppy walking day, lots of people walking puppies.Just went for a quick ride up to the corner shop and back: apparently it's puppy walking day, lots of people walking puppies. My bike is apparently the most interesting thing ever, because outside the shop I was surrounded by curious puppies wanting to sniff.
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New bike is at the 'technically rideable' state (I've done a few laps of the back yard on it).New bike is at the 'technically rideable' state (I've done a few laps of the back yard on it).
Still missing front brakes, and the front derailleur isn't connected to the shifter yet. The rear brakes need some bolts replaced (old ones are rusty messes, so there's a selection of 316 stainless bolts on their way - no one vaguely local will sell small quantities) and the front brakes will go on at the same time. The cabling for the rear derailleur will get replaced with full-length housing when it arrives, and the front will get cabled up at the same time. There's also a low rider front rack in the mail system somewhere.
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Hey #BikeTooter folks, which way round do you like* your brake levers connected?Hey #BikeTooter folks, which way round do you like* your brake levers connected?
*like, got used to, never realised it could be different because that's just how they've always been on your bikes, or whatever the case may be.
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New bike, now with handlebars fitted (quill stem adaptor arrived last night).New bike, now with handlebars fitted (quill stem adaptor arrived last night).
It needs a new derailleur hanger, and I don't have the old one because reasons; so I've mocked one up in cardboard and am gonna see if the LBS has any suggestions. Otherwise I'll just make one. -
Some mid-life crisis guy in a classic Porsche decided to mock my weight and bike while stopped at the lights, so I beat him away from the lights and heard him swearing behind me as I crossed the entire intersection faster than him.Some mid-life crisis guy in a classic Porsche decided to mock my weight and bike while stopped at the lights, so I beat him away from the lights and heard him swearing behind me as I crossed the entire intersection faster than him.
Of course he beat me at top speed, but lol, fuck off.
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New bike update: enpurplification!New bike update: enpurplification!