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Running again
2007-11-04 16:46:00
I actually went out for a cycle and a run this morning. The cycle was a necessity as I had to get something in for breakfast but the running was by choice.I went out and did 2k in 10:20 which is quite respectable for the first real run in a long long time. I had a small twinge in my knee for maybe 30 seconds but it soon passed and I've had no reaction since.I think I will try 3k on Monday or more likely Tuesday.
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Confusing Racism Story
2007-11-02 16:05:00
Some stories make little or no sense, and this one is very strange. How about you both shut up!
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Mile High Club?
2007-10-31 21:05:00
Check this out. What a weird world we live in, even airlines are publicity whores!
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What Patrick did next...
2007-10-31 20:50:00
The 1st of November is tomorrow and I have decided to start working towards a goal. I haven't fully decided what that goal is yet.The 2 options are, a triathlon around August next year or a marathon in may or june, or maybe as far as the Dublin Marathon in October.I have struggled with a knee injury for the past year and a half but i think the time is right to move past it with some good physio and good training. I will keep you posted on my progress...
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Angkor Wat
2007-10-30 22:17:00
On our trip to Vietnam we spent a couple of days in Cambodia. We went to Siem Reap and stayed in a fabulous little place called Journey's Within (about 7 minutes outside the town by tuk tuk). It was cheap by Irish Standards and I cannot fault their service in any way. The staff were super friendly and very very helpful. The bungalows are lovely, with free soft drinks and DVDs. You cannot go wrong!From here we made our way to Angkor Wat to see lots and lots of temples. Angkor Wat itself is pictured and it is impressive from the outside and less so on the inside.

Jet Lag
2007-10-30 22:07:00
It was my first day back in work today and it was very strange to be back. I wasn't expected as my computer had been dismantled. So first things first, I had to put that back together and go through my emails. It was painless. I was expecting a lot more than I had but 2 hours into the day and I was ready to work.It's the first time I've had any sort of jet lag and it isn't too bad, it is actually working out quite well. Tired at 10 asleep by 11 and awake at 6.30. Sounds perfect eh?I will soon be back to my awake all night and tired when i have to get up....

Vietnam
2007-10-29 17:21:00
Just back from Honeymooning in Vietnam and here is the first picture I have decided to put up. It is a small example of the traffic in Ho Chi Minh City, where we began our trip.Crossing the road is a matter of looking left and right while walking through every lane. I don't think I saw a traffic light being obeyed for the first few days.

I'm back
2007-10-28 23:52:00
I got back home yesterday and have been getting back to normal, although I have a lot more washing than usual.I've uploaded my photos to my laptop but i've not sorted them yet, so over the next week be prepared for pictures.Now I begin my search for a new bike!
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More of Vietnam
2007-10-13 09:23:00
Well since I last posted we have been to Cambodia to see Angkor Wat, which is a huge complex of temples. We moved from the swanky area of Ho Chi Minh on our return and even a very threatening taxi driver has not put a dampner on things.We Went to the Mekong Delta and then we got the bus to Mue Nei (I'm not going to bother spoell checking that). We stayed in a bungalow about 20 yards from the beach.Then yesterday we took the bus to Nha Trang and have been out scuba diving today!!!I've filled 2 memory cards with pictures and bought a 2Gb one for the rest of the trip. There is no way i could possibly fill that!!!
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It's been a while!
2007-10-05 12:36:00
It's been ages. I have gotten married to the lovely Sarah and have been to Paris, and am now sitting in the truly majestic Majestic Hotel in Saigon. We are heading to Cambodia tomorrow.Be prepared for lots of pictures!

It's a lemon
2007-09-23 20:38:00
I finally got my bike into a shop and got it seen to. There was good an d bad news. The got it started again. It was the processor. The bad news was everything else was wrong with the bike. The exhaust, the brakes, the lights... No need to go on!I'll be getting my money back (I hope!)
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Another cyclist bites the dust
2007-09-20 21:49:00
Floyd Landis has been found guilty of doping so he loses his Tour de France title and is banned for 2 years, which i think goes to 2009.It's horrible to think how low sport can push great people.Let's have some drug free sport!
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RTE.ie a new low
2007-09-18 13:21:00
Check out RTE's new venture. So now they are hawking jobs, tonnes of advertising, cars and whatever other crap.I'm getting sick of paying over €150 a year for this rubbish!!!Have a bit of class!

Taxi Drivers
2007-09-18 00:41:00
When you are not looking for business turn off your light. I spent 20 minutes wandering the cold streets of Tallaght trying to flag down a taxi! 5 passed me with their lights on, one had passengers, the others just ignored me.It still beats the 40 minutes spent waiting for a bus.I just hear from the other room a repeat of the late late show is starting, why lord why? Is once not enough!
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More bike woes
2007-09-17 16:22:00
I push started the bike as the battery wouldn't charge. I went into town and had to push start again. And then the power just went! I was stuck for a couple of hours waiting to be recovered (and my insurance company had no record of me).€108.50 to be recovered and now I need a new battery and I think the clutch might be gone...od dear god, what have I done.
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Bike woes
2007-09-15 14:23:00
I hopped on the bike to head out (to my mothers to decorate) and she wouldn't turn over, the battery seemed as dead as a doornail.So my neighbour Peter the biker, gave me a loan of his battery charger so I am charging the battery hoping that sorts things out!!!
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Russian Roulette
2007-09-12 12:41:00
Check this idea out. Sex Day! A day off work to have sex! And they are encouraging it!Wonderful!
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M50 Virgin
2007-09-12 10:52:00
I lost it. I lost my M50 virginity. To those of you who don't know, the M50 is the main "Motorway" around Dublin.I went from Tallaght to Lucan in about 10 minutes, knocking about 15 minutes of the alternative journey time. It even has a reduced speed limit at the moment so when the roadworks are finished it will be a very short trip.Strange smell coming from my exhaust though, so I think I will take the bike off the road tonight!
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Bus lanes
2007-09-11 14:59:00
There is a discussion over on Boards about bikers using the bus lane.I rarely use the bus lane and there is one most of the way home. I don't use them because I don't want to be pulled over by the Gardai and given a lecture and pay a fine. Some wave you on, some stop you.When it comes to the law it should be black or white. Make it legal for bikers to use the bus lanes. I see too many near misses with people in cars changing lane without looking or indicating. (I'm not saying bikers are better with their indicators).So show a bit of common sense on open up the bus lanes!

Random breath tests
2007-09-10 14:36:00
I picked up my bike from my sister's last night. I had left it there before going on my stag. I had stopped drinking at about 2.30am and had a run and my breakfast and dinner when I did the test at about 9pm last night.There was no doubts or question but I was very nervous taking the test. It was zero of course!Never drink and drive kids!
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Stag
2007-09-10 14:34:00
I had a bit of a Stag on saturday. It involved karting, eating and drinking. So all in all it was pretty successful. I might even have pictures up of it later.The highlights were the bad driving by me, Martin trying to drive me through the barriers and the lounge girl who refused to take orders before making us write the order down!

New Bike
2007-09-06 19:52:00
First day on the bike and all is well. She is a lot noisier than my previous bike and I don't know if that is to be expected.I think I will get her serviced next week to ease my mind.
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Crazy Author
2007-09-06 00:24:00
An author in Poland was just convicted of a murder. Nothing strange about that? Well the only reason he was caught was he wrote about an almost identical murder in his book. A book that was published.In the book he described the perfect murder, poetic licence eh?Chump!
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New bike!
2007-09-05 23:23:00
I picked up my new bike tonight and she looks great. It will take a bit of getting used to, she is louder and quicker but all in all she feels good.I'm looking forward to getting out on the open road to see how she handles.I'll post pictures tomorrow!
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Bike news!
2007-09-04 10:27:00
I sold my lovely 125 marauder and bought a 250 Marauder. Nice. Since I passed my bike test I can take a pillion passenger so the extra bit of power and torque will be very useful.I will be dropping my bike off tonight and collecting the new one on thursday!Hoorah!
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Lazy Politicians
2007-08-31 16:10:00
4 members of the cabinet didn't turn up for the first cabinet meeting of the new session because they were on holiday. They have had 10 weeks to go on holidays.How would Mary Hanafin react if parents did this with children taking holidays in term time?Double standards and poor public service!!!
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The life of a web developer
2007-08-31 15:36:00
We live a strange existence, with people not really understanding or valuing what we do.I came across this letter which puts it beautifully.
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The kids are back!
2007-08-30 10:25:00
Schools are back today so the traffic is starting to get mental. It took an extra 10 minutes or so to get to work because of it and I am on a bike!Just a message to all parents. Walk to school with your kids, it's healthier for you, for them and the planet.
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An oldie but a goodie
2007-08-28 17:14:00
I love this clip! It is so bad yet so good!
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Busy Busy Busy
2007-08-28 14:52:00
I've been so busy lately that I barely have time to think. I have a couple of projects working side by side in work and of course the client from hell (Steve, you know who I'm talking about).Was at the Dubs match on saturday and it was so dissapointing. They lost it when they left their morale in the dressing room at half time.I might have a seller for the bike but that is a whole post on it's own!
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