Saturday, July 30, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
Epiphany?
Blast from the Past
Comfortably heavy, a classic of its time. Past on through generations of great magic mountain men of Marros it now lies in the poetic hands of Mr Kieran Owen. On being handed the bike at a ritualized blood letting ceremony at an unknown venue close to the Green Bridge Inn, the new owner uttered the immortal words, 'that's the ship's biscuit'. The ritual continued, blood was spilt, the frame blessed. After the baptism of the first ride - the famous twice round the triangle the new charge has now been christened 'La Bella'.
Like a sword and a shield 'La Bella' will not be owned by any one individual - she will be passed from hand to hand, generation to generation.
Like a sword and a shield 'La Bella' will not be owned by any one individual - she will be passed from hand to hand, generation to generation.
Kieran is seen below with his new charge after visiting the church at Llansadurnen . Inshallah.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
: PEMBROKE TODAY :
: PEMBROKE TODAY :: "Sir,
I am a patron of The Tin Shed Experience, the World War 2 Museum in Laugharne, which is very keen to establish contact with anyone with memories, photographs or memorabilia of the US Army in Wales and in particular the 28th Infantry Division (Pennsylvania National Guard) stationed in Tenby between October 1943 and May 1944.
They are also desperate for mannequins for uniforms and period costume for a forthcoming exhibition.
Kelvin Thomas,
11 Summerhill,
Stepaside,
Narberth."
I am a patron of The Tin Shed Experience, the World War 2 Museum in Laugharne, which is very keen to establish contact with anyone with memories, photographs or memorabilia of the US Army in Wales and in particular the 28th Infantry Division (Pennsylvania National Guard) stationed in Tenby between October 1943 and May 1944.
They are also desperate for mannequins for uniforms and period costume for a forthcoming exhibition.
Kelvin Thomas,
11 Summerhill,
Stepaside,
Narberth."
Two Fat Cyclists play Caffi Iechyd Dda
Phil and Andy will be playing at the open mic sesion at Caffi Iechyd Dda this Thursday,July 28th 6.30 and on. Playing 3 or 4 numbers if we're lucky! Kieran Owen and his mate Matthew will also be doing a couple of numbers and Ian Jones and his ex-babysitter will be taking time out from recording at John Rum's Studio to entertain us with a few numbers. There will be a host of other people there aswell I'm sure.
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Monday, July 25, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2011
10 Great Places for City Cycling - ABC News
CHICAGO
10 Great Places for City Cycling - ABC News
10 Great Places for City Cycling - ABC News:
New York
Cutler says cycling is booming in her home city, with New York nearly doubling its cycling lanes to 400 miles in the last five years. 'There's a huge push to get people out on bikes,' she says. Perhaps the classic experience, though, is pedaling through Central Park, where the roads have separate bike lanes and are closed to cars outside rush hour. Other great rides: Hudson River Park on the west side of Manhattan, and Governors Island. 212-484-1200; nycgo.com"
Cutler says cycling is booming in her home city, with New York nearly doubling its cycling lanes to 400 miles in the last five years. 'There's a huge push to get people out on bikes,' she says. Perhaps the classic experience, though, is pedaling through Central Park, where the roads have separate bike lanes and are closed to cars outside rush hour. Other great rides: Hudson River Park on the west side of Manhattan, and Governors Island. 212-484-1200; nycgo.com"
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Phat Cyclist plays away
BREAKING NEWS: Bob the Builder spotted unshaven, bloated and 'attempting' to sing in new orleans dive bar!
New Orleans, Louisiana: The clean cut, trim children's entertainer, Mr Bob (the) Builder AKA Pork Pie Jenkins has shocked the World after photographs taken last weekend have emerged exposing the one-time poster boy as an overweight, scruffy, redneck blob. It has been reported that after experiencing initial fame and success with such hits as 'Can you fix it', Jenko disappeared into obscurity allegedly after a particularly bad performance at a cricket club in Llanelli several years ago. Audience members on that night are said to have been physically and mentally affected by what some have said was the "worst gig in Wales ever".
A source close to Porky Jenkies informed a Sunday tabloid in May that after many months of "binge eating, hardly any physical movement at all and talk of taking up darts professionally", Jellkins, now 57, was to clean up his act and join Slimmer's World. Things allegedly were looking up when Pork Pie, on a diet consisting of "eating as much dust and water biscuits as he liked", was named 'Slimmest of the Fatties' 9 weeks in a row.
Fans, friends and family will be saddened to now know how the rumours of the star getting back on track was in fact just that and clearly just a PR strategy. Dr. Andreas Edvards of The National Centre for Clinical Excellence has commented on the newly found photo (below). He says "It is very clear to me that the specimen we see here has clearly been living on a diet of saturated fat and peanuts".
One patron to the less than clean bar in downtown New Orleans exclaimed "My buddy told me it was Bob the Builder but I just didn't believe it! It looked like that guy had eaten Bob and dressed up like a Village people tribute act and his voice and guitar skills were dogshite".
So what now for the one time mega star? The question on everyone's lips is 'Can he fix it?'...
Finally, New Orleans Police Department have also confirmed a elderly gentleman with a Kenfig Hill accent was arrested at 4am this morning trying to break in McDonalds on East Side Drive for breakfast. Coincidence? No.
(Photos attached: Bob in his former glory and last nights photo)
Friday, July 15, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Strumming at the Tin Shed
Monday, July 11, 2011
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Americana Themed Hoe Down at The Crows Nest
Last night saw a mass Hoe Down at the Crow's Nest at Morfa Bay Adventure, Pendine raising money for Canolfan Plant Sir Gar/Carmarthenhsire Children's Centre, Glangwili HospitalThe Two Fat Cyclists accompanied by Uncle Lyndon (chief harmonizing warbler and lead maestro) and Seimon (The Tin Shed Experience, Laugharne) on drums. A hundred guests were entertained to an extravanganza of Americana and old time music
First run through of the set showed that it still needed a bit of work and we were uncertain how some of the songs would work and without Seimon on hand till the actual start time of 6.30pm we would as Uncle
At 6.30pm Andy called for 3 crowd warm up songs which became 6 and things were underway. Seimon turned up half way through
Food went down well with all and we cranked it up for the second set with a number of Kings of Leon hits and real old timey songs.
By Midnight a number of inebriated individuals were up and dancing before crashing and burning.
The band along with a number of its groupies sat down to cold chilli and rice after midnight and several of us retired to Sue and Andy's for Coffee and Cupcakes before bed at 1am.
All served up with Kylie Jones' Hot-dogs, Chilli & Rice, homemade Southern States Cornbread and a stall selling high end cupcakes.
The day started fairly early with a 2pm warm-up called for by Uncle Lyndon to have a run through and to `tighten things up a bit`.
A downside to the early start was that it involved an early taste of the electric lemonade (Cider). Aunty Fran wanted to take it slowly and so eased herself into things by going down the Carling Black Label route.
First run through of the set showed that it still needed a bit of work and we were uncertain how some of the songs would work and without Seimon on hand till the actual start time of 6.30pm we would as Uncle
Lyndon `Jesse Duke`would say `have to wing it`
We took a break got a few more Stella Cidre's into us and awaited our guests arrival.
At 6.30pm Andy called for 3 crowd warm up songs which became 6 and things were underway. Seimon turned up half way through
about song number 4 and jumped on and we were off.
Food went down well with all and we cranked it up for the second set with a number of Kings of Leon hits and real old timey songs.
A round of party games including `Wacky Races` was held midway through the evening then the third set in which we repeated a number of songs for the ever changing crowd.
By Midnight a number of inebriated individuals were up and dancing before crashing and burning.The band along with a number of its groupies sat down to cold chilli and rice after midnight and several of us retired to Sue and Andy's for Coffee and Cupcakes before bed at 1am.Around £350 raised for the charity with the promise of some future fund raising events to come.
Thanks to all for supporting us and the Charity.
Phil `Olde Timey Pork Pie` Jenkins
Friday, July 8, 2011
Fat Fighter Jenkins makes Cornbread
Phil Jenkins
Southern States Cornbread for the Two Fat Cyclists Americana gig tomorrow night at Morfa Bay Adventure. Dungarees, plaid shirt and Stetson at the ready, along with the new Hummingbird and a litre of JD. Can't wait
Saturday, July 2, 2011
The much feared Col D' Cwmbrwyn
Today saw the TFC taking on the much feared Col D' Cwmbrwyn in sweltering 20•C temperatures.
The in form chunky duo took the decision to forego the easier Llansadwrnen run and opt for 14.5 miles of sheer pain and hill climbing that the extended route involves in an attempt to shift a few more pounds of lard on the journey back to C2C fitness levels.
On thier sweaty return to their Penllew base
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