CitroJim's AX, C3 Picasso, Cycling and Running Tales

[ekjdm14]

Activa now spruced up a little and all ready for tomorrow...


The lacquer peel is getting much worse now... She's rapidly catching up Gabriel!

Definitely showing a bit of patina now...

Your shopping has arrived Jim, and just in time for a nice cuppa after washing the Activa too

I didn't know the compressor had died on Gabriel's AC too, seems like a common problem with PSA kit that I've not really heard much of from other makes... it's the bearing on ours that's fried too, although I do intend to get that working again since I don't just like air con, I NEED it on days like this to have a reasonable chance of maintaining composure if the traffic slows much under 40mph!

[CitroJim]

Your shopping has arrived Jim, and just in time for a nice cuppa after washing the Activa too

Well spotted Dan!

I've now taken to carrying a little pocket camera with me now on my bike rides...

Here's a Flickr album made up from my rides this weekend...

You may find it vaguely interesting

[elma]

I like that catering van.

[CitroJim]

I like that catering van.

Me too. I did a very quick stop and detour to get that one. Thought it was an H at first when i caught sight of just a corner of it but quickly realised it wasn't...

I was sorry I was carrying no money as the van was displaying some lovely macaroons and I rather fancied one...

[elma]

Missed opportunity Jim.
Considering it was a Pug I'm sure you'd have got a complimentary Macaroon if you'd introduced yourself.
You'd probably end up sorting out a little Pug problem for them with nothing more than your multitool.
Maybe best just taking money actually.

[Michel]

Jim, as a cyclist, you should always carry enough spare change for a cup of tea and a slice of cake! FFS man!

[Zelandeth]

I didn't know the compressor had died on Gabriel's AC too, seems like a common problem with PSA kit that I've not really heard much of from other makes... it's the bearing on ours that's fried too, although I do intend to get that working again since I don't just like air con, I NEED it on days like this to have a reasonable chance of maintaining composure if the traffic slows much under 40mph!

Yep, it was the bearing in the freewheeling component of the clutch that shredded itself. Was still working just fine - but made a truly horrific noise as soon as the compressor disengaged. It had been "rattly" ever since I'd bought the car, but finally let go with little further warning. All I can say is thank goodness it decided to do it about 1/4 a mile from home rather than halfway up the M6 or some nonsense like that.

[CitroJim]

Missed opportunity Jim.
Considering it was a Pug I'm sure you'd have got a complimentary Macaroon if you'd introduced yourself.

I did and had a long chat with him but despite heavy hints....

Jim, as a cyclist, you should always carry enough spare change for a cup of tea and a slice of cake! FFS man!

I carry water... No need for any food on my rides...

I do carry a credit card for emergencies...

[Michel]

Jim, as a cyclist, you should always carry enough spare change for a cup of tea and a slice of cake! FFS man!

I carry water... No need for any food on my rides...

It's an ancient tradition, should you get stuck in the lashing rain near somewhere to shelter and have a warm drink while you dry out! Interestingly, they've opened a nice little cyclist's cafe with a workshop in Warren Row, near me (it's the arse-end of nowhere!) but it's always packed when I ride past - https://www.facebook.com/velolife.co.uk/?fref=ts

[CitroJim]

Jim, as a cyclist, you should always carry enough spare change for a cup of tea and a slice of cake! FFS man!

I carry water... No need for any food on my rides...

It's an ancient tradition, should you get stuck in the lashing rain near somewhere to shelter and have a warm drink while you dry out! Interestingly, they've opened a nice little cyclist's cafe with a workshop in Warren Row, near me (it's the arse-end of nowhere!) but it's always packed when I ride past - https://www.facebook.com/velolife.co.uk/?fref=ts

That's a great looking place Mike Could do with one of those around here...

Still, on the subject of bike emergencies, I renewed my bike insurance yesterday only to find I have breakdown recovery included in it. If I break down I can ring up and be taken home...

I insured with Velosure... Very competitive...

In other news, the Pug of Love has failed...

She's developed a very noisy and rattly auxiliary belt tensioner and it looks on the verge of breaking-up...

I only replaced it a couple of years ago when I last did the cambelt... It was bloody expensive too...

I was going to take the Pug to Oxford today for Robyn's graduation ceremony as I thought my passengers may appreciate the aircon but now we'll go in Gabriel as per the original plan!

Today is a very special day and no way can I risk any automotive problems...

[CitroJim]

A very special day yesterday

Happily, Gabriel preformed magically and took us to Robyn's Graduation Ceremony in great style...

The Graduation was magical....

My very gorgeous Robyn



With her very proud dad...



And her sister...



A day I'll remember for ever It truly was magical...

[white exec]

A magic day - a some great photos. You're both to be congratulated!

[Zelandeth]

Well done to her Jim!

Well better than myself...I lasted precisely one year in university until I was grilled alive by the theoretical math section of the course...how there wasn't a higher entry requirement for the course we never worked out. Complete lack of any student support didn't help either.

Well done to her - and you for your part!

[Michel]

Well done to Robyn! And well done for you for coping with wearing a tie

[CitroJim]

And well done for you for coping with wearing a tie

From the picture it is clear I really don't wear a tie or a formal shirt very well at all - which is why I don't, except on such auspicious occasions as this...

My choice of tie was difficult... I was tempted to wear this one....

Own Work

I only possess three ties... This one, a black one and the one I wore yesterday!