Tune and a great little video.

Best of British cycling circa 1955.

Just came across this video while reading a blog called The Tweed Cycling Club. Basically its a group of people whose aim is to look good whilst cycling instead of worrying about how much they weigh and throwing away that lycra...

One part that did make me smile was what you should do if cycling in the rain...
'If the barometer forecasts rain, the cyclist is wise to remain in bed or repair to a hostelry for refreshment. Should there be no alternative to riding through a downpour, a fisherman's so'wester will keep the head dry allowing the cyclist to face into the heart of storm and push on with resolve and determination, remembering that moral fibre is the sturdiest of fabrics.'

Check out this video and see what you think.

Another N-Dubz related post.

Yes it is N-Dubz related again however this has got to be one of the funniest things I've seen on the box in a long time. I suggest you watch the whole episode on iplayer. Well worth a look. Best part has to be when dappy says to Noel fielding, 'but yeah, if we both went to the same club, who'd have more girls'.

One quote from the gigglypufff (YouTube)

This guy is seriously what is wrong with Britain today. Hes thick as pig shit, unable to actually have a discussion cause as soon as anyone questions his dismal points he jumps to the defensive, and starts acting like hes so hard and shouldnt be messed with.

 

This makes me feel sick.

Domino Day 2009

On Saturday just gone, I came across an amazing feat. Thousands of dominoes being knocked over to unveil pictures, fireworks and lots of foreigners crying because they couldnt put up dominoes under water.....
Channel Five, the amazing channel it is, was showing the annual Domino Day. Now seeing is believing so im going to shut up and let you watch a snippet from last years as this years coverage isnt avaliable yet. What you think?

CYNT Fake blood @ Millenium Music Hall

Last Saturday, CYNT with Fake Blood. Now tonight needed to be good as I had mates coming down from everywhere for a little bestival reunion with this being billed as the main event. Pre club we all went to Nos Da across the river for a few cheeky drinks while sat out on the decking dancing witht the backdop of the stadium overshadowing us. Special thanks to the gentlemen who worked behind the bar who let one of my friends print off her e-tickets for nothing. Midnight came and off we went. A little weird with the location of the Music hall as I would always associate this part of town with underage valley commandos. Now im not sure what sort of night was going on in the venue underneath us but it was crammed with loads of kids who were acting like idiots. When upstairs everything looked up. The music was what you would expect, people at the bar were nice and drinks were at a reasonable price. Time went amazingly quick and before we know it, it was time to leave. Only down side to the evening was that the doormen who were working upstairs were treating the crowd with the same heavy handed approach as they were with the 'idoits' down stairs. I saw a number of incidents which im sure could have been solved without a kick in. Top tune of the night had to be 'I think I like it' You almost think its too cheesy to like but its just too good.

Toddla T. Great video.

Mr Smiths in Cathays

So a new bar has opened in Cathays. Recently in Cardiff a few new things have been happening and changing the landscape of things to do and see in and around town. The Coal exchange is re opening, the owners of milgi and london’s lock tavern have opened Cardiff Arts Institute. Which by the way also run Start the Bus in Bristol which is a personal favourite of mine if you are in and around Brizzle. Thanks to a number of decent promoters floating around, the nightlife in Cardiff seems to be picking up after a dull few years…
So it was friday night, didn’t fancy going ‘out out’ so thought I’d take the short walk to check out Mr Smiths (formally the funky buddha).  Now for the people that dont know, this place is run by the same people who own Buffalo and 10 feet tall. You would expect the same sort of thing, long waits at the bar while at least 3 or 4 people in front of you are ordering the really really good cocktails (little annoying when all you want is a beer) but hey. Old/shabby/vintage decor and a good selection of good food.
Now a few people i’ve spoken to did have reservations about this place, why Cathays? wont the place just been over run by ‘ra ra’ students? (you know the ones, with big blonde hair, silly jack wills clothing that look like pyjamas and dependant on sex, you’ve got your flip flop/ugg boots all year round..)
A place in Cathays competing with all the other drinking holes with the same prices as buff and 10 feet. Surely this wouldnt work?
It was raining outside when we entered so a cig outside on the bar benches was out of the question as I didnt fancy braving the elements with no cover. Inside however, the place was close to being full with most of the chairs inside being full. You notice that the bar has moved from where it was before which in my opinion makes the place look a lot bigger and the space works well. You still have the same quirky feel that you have from the other two bars without it feeling like too much. So far so good, sat down and went to look at the menu for food but all I found was a VHS box. I opened it up to find the menu! this is a clever idea and it worked really well. On the menu you had a wide selection available ranging from your all day brunches through to organic porridge which were all resonably priced.
To the bar, ordered my standard of a g&t and small glass of red to be told that I would have to buy something else as it didnt meet the £5 card limit.  Certainly not the same as those town prices, I upgraded to a large glass and sat back down.
Mr Smiths is a much needed breath of fresh air that Cathays has needed for a while, just a bar you can sit and
chat without having to fight the volume of music for conversation with decent range of food on offer with drinks that are affordable. As long as the group of pub golfers dont become a regular thing im sure i’ll be back.

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