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Title: Is that really where you live
Post by: lil4399 on Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 08:23 PM
Just reading threads on meet/rides out by folk in countries "down under" so I thought I would look on the members map to see how many and where other members in France were.

Couldn't be more split up with 3 - 1 in the absolute north, me in the middle and 1 in absolute south!

But, and the reason for this thread, some members live in the sea! I always thought the damp would impare the enjoyment but no, Atlantic, Southern Atlantic, our members seem happy enough in the wet stuff, so, as the thread says, is that really where you live?   :popcorn:
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: Mick_J on Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 08:29 PM
I suspect that members are only putting in an approximation of were they live otherwise it's an easy invitation to thieving scum.  If you look at my location it's on Clevedon pier but I don't live there but it's close enough to get a general idea.
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: ARH on Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 08:44 PM
Quote from: mjgt on Wednesday, 11 April  2018, 08:29 PM
I suspect that members are only putting in an approximation of were they live otherwise it's an easy invitation to thieving scum.  If you look at my location it's on Clevedon pier but I don't live there but it's close enough to get a general idea.

Makes perfect sense - I took a similar approach.   But several hundred/thousand miles offshore?  Not so helpful if you are looking for compatriots 'local' to you.
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: Andre on Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 08:49 PM
I live behind the moon. Couldn't find the proper spot on the member map, so just picked a random spot. Glad I didn't end up in the ocean :coffeescreen:
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: ARH on Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 08:52 PM
Quote from: Andre on Wednesday, 11 April  2018, 08:49 PM
I live behind the moon. Couldn't find the proper spot on the member map, so just picked a random spot. Glad I didn't end up in the ocean :coffeescreen:

I knew there was something 'odd' about you!  :happy1:
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: lil4399 on Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 08:54 PM
Perhaps a place in the hall of fame for whoever is furthest from home?   :stir:
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: Blubber on Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 09:09 PM
Quote from: ARH on Wednesday, 11 April  2018, 08:44 PM
Quote from: mjgt on Wednesday, 11 April  2018, 08:29 PM
I suspect that members are only putting in an approximation of were they live otherwise it's an easy invitation to thieving scum.  If you look at my location it's on Clevedon pier but I don't live there but it's close enough to get a general idea.

Makes perfect sense - I took a similar approach.   But several hundred/thousand miles offshore?  Not so helpful if you are looking for compatriots 'local' to you.

I did the same  :onya:.. Only I picked the harbour.
On the satnav my home address is the local police station.
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: Blubber on Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 09:10 PM
Quote from: lil4399 on Wednesday, 11 April  2018, 08:54 PM
Perhaps a place in the hall of fame for whoever is furthest from home?   :stir:

That got me thinking... at some point... even the furthest one away will be heading home :whistling:
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: T 24 on Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 09:40 PM
Quote from: mjgt on Wednesday, 11 April  2018, 08:29 PM
I suspect that members are only putting in an approximation of were they live otherwise it's an easy invitation to thieving scum.  If you look at my location it's on Clevedon pier but I don't live there but it's close enough to get a general idea.
My location on map is a few miles wrong, just for those "thieving scum" who mjgt mentioned.
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: seth on Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 09:51 PM
Yes I really live in a falling down old castle  :stir:

I think in the area where you live is good enough I wouldn't put my/your actual address.
:cheers:
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: Mick_J on Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 10:42 PM
Quote from: seth on Wednesday, 11 April  2018, 09:51 PM
Yes I really live in a falling down old castle  :stir:

I think in the area where you love is good enough I wouldn't put my/your actual address.
:cheers:

That could be anywhere  :whistling: but don't let the misses see it  :lol:
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: seth on Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 11:24 PM
 :frustrated:
Bloody predictive text
Now corrected cheers.
Saves kiwicol or gsxbarmy noticing first for a change.
:cheers:
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: gsxbarmy on Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 11:26 PM
Quote from: seth on Wednesday, 11 April  2018, 11:24 PM
:frustrated:
Bloody predictive text
Now corrected cheers.
Saves kiwicol or gsxbarmy noticing first for a change.
:cheers:

WHAT DID I MISS  :lol:
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: seth on Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 11:29 PM
I live and love (in the same place) it'll teach me for trying to be smart.
see below it's highlighted in red
:facepalm:
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: Speedy1959 on Thursday, 12 April 2018, 01:29 AM
Jeeez..
Will alter my location forthwith !!
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: seth on Thursday, 12 April 2018, 02:08 AM
I think it said in the original instructions about posting your location to put a mark nearby rather than at your actual address just for safety as it is a public forum and you never know who's really nosing about in the background looking to see if folk are going away ECT.
Seth
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: Red Biker on Thursday, 12 April 2018, 02:12 AM
Ditto speedy  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: Notty on Thursday, 12 April 2018, 02:21 AM
Ditto Speedy & Red  :smile2:
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: lil4399 on Thursday, 12 April 2018, 06:08 AM
Quote from: seth on Thursday, 12 April  2018, 02:08 AM
I think it said in the original instructions about posting your location to put a mark nearby rather than at your actual address just for safety as it is a public forum and you never know who's really nosing about in the background looking to see if folk are going away ECT.
Seth

I agree with not being too close to home - it makes sense, but being in the southern Atlantic is taking it a bit far, even for our upside down friends   :mwink:
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: Kiwifruit on Thursday, 12 April 2018, 06:52 AM
I think l live in a Mountain Bike Park.  :onya:
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: Speedy1959 on Thursday, 12 April 2018, 05:48 PM
And I live on the North Pier in crappy Blackpool !
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: Notty on Thursday, 12 April 2018, 05:54 PM
I now live in  Cathedral !!  :)
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: KiwiCol on Thursday, 12 April 2018, 06:06 PM
That's cause you're a saint Notty . . .

St Notty & Mrs St Notty, nice ring to it.
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: Notty on Thursday, 12 April 2018, 06:27 PM
Quote from: KiwiCol on Thursday, 12 April  2018, 06:06 PM
That's cause you're a saint Notty . . .

St Notty & Mrs St Notty, nice ring to it.
Will try and get a shrine created to the God 1400 !! Could get a 14 placed on the altar ?  :smile2:
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: KiwiCol on Thursday, 12 April 2018, 06:28 PM
With Blue & White décor naturally . .   Upturned pistons as a chalice etc
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: Notty on Thursday, 12 April 2018, 06:30 PM
Castrol instead of wine?  :)
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: KiwiCol on Thursday, 12 April 2018, 06:31 PM
Bugger that, gimme wine any day, doesn't even have to be good.
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: Red Biker on Thursday, 12 April 2018, 07:12 PM
I'm now in the local School, hope that's not inappropriate  :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: grog on Thursday, 12 April 2018, 07:23 PM
im in the local creek, no wonder my chinese mirrors need inox to stop the rust.
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: Kiwifruit on Thursday, 12 April 2018, 07:35 PM
Can you see any crocs ?
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: Red Biker on Friday, 13 April 2018, 04:18 AM
Yeah, the art teacher has them on Fruit  :whistling:
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: Rynglieder on Friday, 13 April 2018, 05:06 AM
Ocean? That's luxury that is.

My "pin" is on the edge of Roundhill Sewage Treatment Works. I'd give my right arm to be in an ocean.

You lucky b*st*rds.

Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: lil4399 on Friday, 13 April 2018, 05:39 AM
I was thinking ( whilst finishing a bottle of red) why not find a town of the same name but wrong country and have it as your post?

I visited Tasmania a couple of years ago and stayed in Launceston. I also have a friend in Launceston in Cornwall. This could be a great way to confuse robbin Bastards  :laugh:
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: VladTepes on Friday, 13 April 2018, 11:10 AM
Quote from: seth on Thursday, 12 April  2018, 02:08 AM
I think it said in the original instructions about posting your location to put a mark nearby rather than at your actual address just for safety as it is a public forum and you never know who's really nosing about in the background looking to see if folk are going away ECT.
Seth

Yes this is exactly what I mentioned in the instructional video about setting up profile and member map etc.

Mine is in a local park or something, not my SPECIFIC address, but I do have it close to home. I envisage the member map as a tool for people to see who lives in their area, which might be handy when planning rides.   (or "ride outs" as you weirdo poms call them, as if you are going to "ride in")

Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: Kiwifruit on Friday, 13 April 2018, 01:26 PM
Some in the Northern Hemisphere are now starting to thaw and may in fact ride their prized 1400.
So lets not be too picky Vlad, just remember lads.......handlebars to the front  :onya:
Title: Re: Is that really where you live
Post by: KiwiCol on Friday, 13 April 2018, 02:24 PM
But ya have to ride out before ya can ride in Vlad, surely?   Then we'll get to ride on . . . and go from there.