Not just a defeat, a bloody humiliation, half time was more than enough

For the uninitiated,  Scotland were thrashed by England at the rugby (again).  Nuff said.

So, for the last three days I have been out and about on both the Steed of Steel and the Time Machine.  Getting used to the Time Machine which I am happier on on longer faster runs, still finding it more of a handful on side roads,  but getting there.     Today when leaving Penicuik  I spotted another biker with and IPA crest on his screen, but did not recognise him.   Talking of IPA, should have been at the meeting at Castlebrae last Sunday but could not make it, however, sadly there was a bit of a hoo ha  and the current committee stood down so they are calling an EGM to elect a new committee,  best of luck -  things have just not been the same since the formation of Police Scotland and the loss of the legacy Scottish Forces.

This weekend, the Scottish Motor Cycle Show at Ingliston Centre, however, no need for me to attend as Shakey made it before me and has posted loads of nice pics of bikes for me.

Came through Dalkeith today, at a standstill due to folks parked on double yellow lines, if they had a Traffic Warden his wages would have been guaranteed, I say the same thing every day I come through, but with all the cost cutting by Midlothian Council,  NO warden any more.

BUT, if I really need a rant, what about Edinburgh's elected clowncillors new 20 MPH speed limit, what a bloody disgrace,   driving in the town is a nightmare in the bits where traffic is moving, 2nd gear to keep the speed down, and cyclists passing on both sides of you (still without lights), bus drivers cracking up, fares may also go up as journey times are slower,  must be causing extra pollution and is certainly not good for engines.   Worst off are the poor police who are tasked with enforcing this idiotic waste of money.     I see that one English council have now reported that their 20 MPH scheme resulted in no decrease of accidents.