Jeremy Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 We had about 4 days of nice sunny weather, and now it's back to normal British summer (raincoats, umbrellas, sturdy footwear). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22367-moving-to-ed/page/10/#findComment-550824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbeer Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/mon-june-4-2012/the-queen-who-stares-at-boats---royal-jubilee?xrs=share_copy Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22367-moving-to-ed/page/10/#findComment-550953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbeer Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 So... This past Monday marked the beginning of RAGBRAI here in Iowa. This is the Register's (that would be the Des Moines Register) Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. Interesting factoids here ~~~> http://ragbrai.com/routemaps/2012-interactive-maps/ With a route that averages 470 miles (760km), it is the longest, and arguably the hottest (it will be 108 degrees tomorrow) ride in the world. While there are usually a handful of professional cyclists, the majority of people who ride are just average schmoes looking to challenge themselves. (See attached picture of said schmoes) Which brings me to my question: Does the UK have anything similar to this? A challenging walk/race/ride that *normal* people do just to see if they can? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22367-moving-to-ed/page/10/#findComment-563020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I think getting to work during the Olympics might qualify. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22367-moving-to-ed/page/10/#findComment-563034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Palaeologus Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Pfft!! We got the 'lympics! Weeks of travel chaos and patronising messages from the Mayor of London and Lord Coe of Zurich.You will note the ommision of the "O" from 'lympics. This is because only Coca-Cola and McDonalds are allowed to use the "O" word as they paid over huge amounts of dosh in brown paper envelopes to a strangely anonymous Swiss bloke.Anybody else using the "O" word will have the branding Nazis kicking down their door and subjecting them to cruel and unusual treatments. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22367-moving-to-ed/page/10/#findComment-563038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Gingerbeer Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Does the UK have> anything similar to this? A challenging> walk/race/ride that *normal* people do just to see> if they can?London Marathon would probably meet the description... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22367-moving-to-ed/page/10/#findComment-563048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pibe Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 London to Brighton is pretty popular though only about 70 miles.I've known a few people to do John O'Groats to Lands End (or vice versa) but that's more of an individual challenge than an event, a bit like cross channel swimming in that respect I guess. Mind you someone dropped dead in sight of the beach the other day so not sure I'd recommend that one.In fact given my general levels of torpor I wouldn't recommend anything much when it comes to exercise. A nice game of cricket perhaps? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22367-moving-to-ed/page/10/#findComment-563079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbeer Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 Was that before or after the swim? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22367-moving-to-ed/page/10/#findComment-563086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pibe Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 during Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22367-moving-to-ed/page/10/#findComment-563094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbeer Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 Well you totally hijacked my breakfast with that one, El Piblano. How horrible. I, quite literally, asked for it however. Is there ever an all-out lets all swim the Channel event? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22367-moving-to-ed/page/10/#findComment-563192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbeer Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 Sorry about the name, I was thinking of food. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22367-moving-to-ed/page/10/#findComment-563194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pibe Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Sorry...you did ask though.I seem to recall in my ancestral memory somewhere that it has happened, but there's nothing regularly organised.Incidentally whilst having a little dig I unearthed that philippe croizon became the first quadruple amputee to swim the channel in 2010. Blimey, now that's quite something!!!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22367-moving-to-ed/page/10/#findComment-563195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 A mass free-for-all cross channel swim? I like the idea. Darwinism in action. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22367-moving-to-ed/page/10/#findComment-563199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxi Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Gingerbeer Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> So...> Does the UK have> anything similar to this? A challenging> walk/race/ride that *normal* people do just to see> if they can?Plenty of arduous and semi-arduouos treks to do - (though not many in the masses-of-folk-doing-it-together vein unless you have a large group of friends) - like the Penine Way, Three Peaks Challenge, Offa's Dyke, Hadrian's Wall etc. ... or if you have a few years to spare you could try doing The Munros.There are some 500 peaks in Scotland over 3000ft in height and climbing all of them counts as having 'done' the Munros. Like stamp collecting for people with iron thighs. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22367-moving-to-ed/page/10/#findComment-563249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbeer Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 I suppose iron thighs have to collection something, too. Although you would think "just being" would be enough. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22367-moving-to-ed/page/10/#findComment-563352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbeer Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 Upon signing a new lease on a flat, is it normal for the letting agent to ask for, oh lets say ?7450.00, up front? True, Im not hip with Londoners, but it seems um, excessive. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22367-moving-to-ed/page/10/#findComment-571010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 It sounds excessive to me too. Are you leasing out rooms in the Palace? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22367-moving-to-ed/page/10/#findComment-571014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Erm... no!Maybe 6 weeks rent as a security deposit, one months rent up front, and a smattering of various "fees".Mind you, depends how expensive your flat is. If you'll be paying ?2,500 a month, then maybe... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22367-moving-to-ed/page/10/#findComment-571015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siduhe Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I haven't rented for a couple of years, but it used to be a month's deposit and a month's rent in advance. The deposit should go into an approved tenant deposit protection scheme as well - ask for details. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22367-moving-to-ed/page/10/#findComment-571016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbeer Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 I havent signed for anything yet, but the place was around ?300 a week. Well that makes me a feel a little better, my heart can stop racing now. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22367-moving-to-ed/page/10/#findComment-571018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I'd love to know who the hell asked you for ?7,500. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22367-moving-to-ed/page/10/#findComment-571020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Help-Ma-Boab Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 6 weeks rent as deposit and first months rent up front is pretty standard. Should be nowhere near ?7k. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22367-moving-to-ed/page/10/#findComment-571022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidget Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Sometimes, if you are a 'foreigner', the landlords might want 6 months to a year's rent up front. That way if you skip town or country they don't have to chase you. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22367-moving-to-ed/page/10/#findComment-571024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbeer Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 Hellz, they are going to have trouble getting me out of the country! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22367-moving-to-ed/page/10/#findComment-571071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidget Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 No doubt, but they don't know that! You also won't have a credit history here so you can't be scored that way. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/22367-moving-to-ed/page/10/#findComment-571078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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