Originally Posted by
bent eagle
I like this thread, but can we come up with another name besides "pootle?" To me, that sounds more like a bodily function often associated with overconsumption of beans.
How about "toodle?" Or "meander?"
Sir,
To reinvent English for the sake of causation and self-convenience is to reinvent life itself. I would say to you:
'Qui non laborat, non manducet'
A 'toodle' contains the elements of impromptu casual dismissal; 'Toodle-OO'.
To meander; to follow a bend in a sinuous watercourse, might imply an intentional lack of purpose in Bicycling, with possibly aquatic and accidental watery misunderstandings. The purpose of Bicycling, is to enjoy Bicycling for itself, unless you own a Brompton, when the purpose is to Show Off, even if you can't keep up with the guys on Downtubes.
Therefore, Sir, I suggest you follow the clues; try and keep below an average of 12 mph unless bicycling downhill, (peak speeds may be higher), observe a sense of decorum at all times, and as far as practicality allows, eschew obfustication. Frequent stops for tea and buns may also help.
A digital camera also seems to be 'de riguer' in the land of Pootles. Without it, such posts, and subsequent linguistic and etymological protests, are quite worthless.
kind regards
s.