AcornPie Blog Comments (59)

RE: stop crying

Is it okay to cry with joy, edison?

Childhood

I daren't read anyone else's blogs KN, I can't afford to get triggered.

Childhood

I wasn't looking for anything in particular, KN, and you gave us much more than 2 cents worth.

Childhood

That sounds like a very inconvenient aversion you've got there, Orzzz. As you say, we have to get wet sometimes; baths, showers etc......

As for that incident in the river being the cause, who can say.

Childhood

And indeed it has, Daniela.

Childhood

It is beautiful, Aglaea, but are you sure it doesn't bite?

Childhood

I can't imagine you in a shell, Daniela. Shells are not for free spirits.

Childhood

Thank you, jenny, and let's hope I will still be smiling by tonight. I suppose that rather depends on whether you put me in your book of revelations.

What a nice surprise it was when I looked at my blog, first thing this morning, and saw that I had a reply from you. It just goes to show what can happen when one complains of not getting enough attention. Be careful what you wish for, as they say.

I appreciate your message about Jesus, and hope that he loves me enough to intervene on my behalf, should I find myself in difficulty in the near future.

Childhood

That doesn't seem enough to account for it, Celtic.



And thanks for saving me from going to bed feeling neglected.

Nature and Conservation

I'm afraid I cannot compromise on the goblin issue, rizla, my feelings on the subject are too strong. I have given my full backing to the "Say No To Goblins" campaign, and this blog is my small contribution to the cause.

Nature and Conservation

Happy Haloween, Bluesky.

Mudguards

Wait a minute, Bn, that bike doesn't have any MUDGUARDS!

How dare you?

Mudguards

That's a very low crossbar, Bn, your undercarriage would have to descend quite a distance for it to become a hazard to your hangings. Still, better safe than sorry.

Mudguards

I suspected you were a mudguard sort of woman, Bassadore.

Mudguards

As an atheist, I always try to stay away from the pointy end of whatever is going on, Butcher.

Mudguards

My bike, kornbluth, will have mudguards front and rear, and a rack on the back. I will also have a small bell on the handlebars, to warn pedestrians to stand aside as I swoop along the pavement.

Mudguards

I've never heard of crossbar pads, Bn.

Have you considered getting a girl's bike? They didn't use to have a crossbar.

Mudguards

If it is just the folding that you want, LaFonda, why not take up origami, rather than cycling?

Mudguards

That's to do with a completely different type of cycle, Bn. I'm afraid mudguards are of little use in that area.

Mudguards

My belief in mudguards is more to do with my own protection than that of my fellow man, Bassadore, but the reduction in spray does benefit anyone riding close behind.

We didn't have bicycles back when God created the Earth, so we had to rely on evolution for the mudguard. For that reason, it is no surprise that the Bible has little to say about them, but, strangely enough, neither had Darwin.

Mudguards

I was hoping for some views on mudguards within the context of Christianity. What does the Bible say about mudguards?

Mudguards

Considering your two other alternatives, chat, I think you have made the wisest choice.

Mudguards

Thank you for your comments, Nice2meetyoutoo. As much as I welcome your contribution, I would have appreciated it all the more had it touched on the subject of mudguards, which is, after all, the reason we are all present on this blog, this evening. Do you have anything at all to say about mudguards?

Mudguards

One never knows when it might rain in the UK, Butcher, and it is essential to be prepared. Even if it hasn't rained for several days, there may still be that occasional muddy puddle lying in wait round the next bend in the track. The British cyclist simply cannot afford to be complacent.

Charity

Did you ask the woman if she was a smoker, GS? There's nothing like a cigarette after coffee and pie.

Charity

Yes, Chesney, I realise it could be me.

Charity

I'm afraid I totally disagree with you, alove2hard2find. For a start, I am not a Christian, and would not dream of conducting myself according to the Bible. To help those in need is a virtuous and noble thing, provided it is done out of genuine empathy and a true desire to improve their situation. There should be no need to refer to God or Jesus in order to guide or evaluate your actions, our own sense of compassion should be our motivation and judge. Any decent human being should not need to consult Jesus before knowing what the right thing is.

Giving money to those in distress is a creditable thing, whatever the reason for it, but those who actually do something to help, who devote time and effort into making a difference, they are the ones who deserve our admiration.

Charity

Go easy on the self deprecation, Vier; I suggest you just stick with cynical.

Charity

Hi, Celtic.

There's no big deal, it's just that sticking to my principles is the cheaper option.