Beating the beastly Ditchling Beacon

Moje najszczersze gratulacje to Tomasz for completing the London-Brighton bike-ride in three hours and 13 minutes.To give you a rough idea, that's about 51 miles-- roughly 16pmh average-- very good going! Especially as he did it half-an-hour quicker than last year, well worthy of a gold medal I say.

I reckon Tomasz must have left the rest of his team trailing! I know if were with Tomasz, I wouldn't be able to last the distance. I opted to tour Gwynedd and Conwy yesterday instead (ending up in West Yorkshire and the Wetherby Whaler, don't ask!)

The chairty (sorry "charidee") in question was the British Heart Foundation... I may need their assistance, after seeing the following picture-- click on it for the full effect. No wonder he got there so fast, check out those pistons!



I bet he has no trouble with being saddle-sore, he looks well padded. As good training for London-to-Paris of course...

The second coming

First off: I want to say welcome {i} to my new followers, I'm very honoured that you have come on board! Hope you continue to enjoy the blog.

I have Tomasz's full Attitude interview (buy it now!) and accompanying photos for your satisfaction/inspection/rumination/cogitation/titilation/self-pollution below. I confess that I have used the dodge tool on Photoshop on the shorts... fancy making him wear dark-coloured shorts!

NB: You can magnify the photos by left-clicking on them

















I'm glad that when he gets into trouble with producers, they are very forgiving! Rightly so, he's star... if he ever isn't forgiven, being slapped on the legs is the only punishment suitable.

I take my hat off to Tomasz though. I can walk briskly for 15 miles, doesn't bother me-- run for 15 yards it knackers me! Probably because I'm 6'2" of chewed string [ha]

My favourite part of the interview, is where he reveals he has lots of stamina. I bet he does... I nearly fainted when I read that! Ooh, suit me.

We just need him to do a John Andresen shoot now.

{i} Or should that be: "Witamy"? Or "wilkommen", "bienvenue", "velkommen", "croeso", "bienvenido", "welkom", failt", "Vítáme te" or "bem-vindos"

Venus in blue jeans

Oh Tomasz... your Country Track forecasts just get better and better! I'm not worthy. Jesteś najpiękniejszy.

The Schaf was looking stunning today; I was certainly overcome with joy and let out a big sigh watching the forecast. Once again Tomasz had a perfect choice of jeans; plus the shirt showed off his amazingly curved isobars.

I was particularly interested when Tomasz talking of a "front sliding in". I know, I need to get out more! Actually if I do, it's likely to be a touch parky outside... more snow forecast too, which is typical since I'm off to funeral {i} in Skipton (N Yorks) on Friday too-- in the centre of the Pennines!

Judging by Tomasz's forecast, there's a reason why he aren't getting warmer weather. A large area of high-pressure to the south-west backed up by a pertly-packed mass, thrusting the cold air towards us. You'll see what I mean {ii}...



Thanks to pj8210 for the video

{i} I prefer funerals to weddings-- at least you don't have to hope for a happy ending.
{ii} Or as they say in Polish: "On ma ładny tyłek". I think that's right.

Roll up, roll up

Sadly no Tomasz today on Country Tracks. I was secretly hoping he'd do a forecast wearing a Santa costume, or perhaps just some tinsel with a pair of shiny baubles.

Since it's a parky out, I'll go back to the end of August. Tomasz show us how to roll up sleeves neatly, whilst wearing a pair of jeans as only The Schaf can. Looking tanfastic here...

Cherishing Tomasz

The Weather God was in action today, for a Country Tracks five-day forecast. He suggested to the people of Northern Ireland, that they should cherish the forthcoming sunshine. If I were watching the forecast in 'Norn Iron', I would be more inclined to cherish Tomasz instead.

He was wearing a horizontally-striped sweatshirt, which flattered his physique; ditto with his lightweight Craghopper{i} trousers, and what he was wearing under them was 'enhancing'. Indeed when Tomasz told us about about weather-systems coming in from the south-west, my eyes were drawn to the very south-west of the screen, I spotted a very prominent front-- and I could feel a damp spell coming on already.



Here's another forecast from 10:56am today, albeit with Tomasz in his 'smarts'-- nice tie! However somebody in the gallery appeared to be irritating him at 00'52": No need to apologise to us Tomasz, we don't want anybody breaking your stride.



Thanks to Terratec365 for videos

{i} Other brands of lightweight, waterproof trousers are available. Unless I get a free pair of Craghoppers sent to me.