Thanks again to all,haven't even started yet and I can feel the glow!
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Bit late in the day but I'm gonna kick things off (after an epic description type-up
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So the very first nomination can only be one person for me.It's the mate I mentioned in the 'Genesis' chapter of my epic blab.The one responsible for getting me into another fine mess.Not quite Laurel and Hardy,more like two Laurels.
I met Andy through my best mate,early to mid 00's I guess.Pub quizzes,house parties,festivals,comedy nights,cuppas,Sunday walks in the country.I should be clear that others were present
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Similar interests,cars and bikes being a favourite,serviced and repaired his car,great guy.Confident in his opinions,spade is a spade,would go out of his way to help anytime.Not going to embarrass him with any old tales cos he's probably got a lot more dirt on me.
Long serving member/contributor to the site,well experienced and qualified bike mechanic,very unassuming.And funny.Ha Ha funny,not the other.
There's probably a long list of people on here and elsewhere who have had a favour from him,so I'd like to pass one back.
@Andy B come on down!
There's 2 of the pairs of forks you gave me in there so feel free to take them and Karma to whoever you please.Or just ebay them?
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Either way you get to pick something else if you like.And don't blow me out!You're the first remember?
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