KEY POINTS:
Bede and Emma were travelling through Matamata on the way back from Ironman on Monday and were amused by what was parked outside the Extreme Cycle Centre.
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More alleged medical meanness: "On a recent Saturday I got a splinter under a fingernail, and unable to extract it myself, went to the nearby accident and medical clinic. I was told at reception that I would have to pay $50 for a weekend visit. I told the receptionist that I had no money and wasn't willing to pay this exorbitant amount for such a small procedure ... I said I would wait and hope that someone would attend to me. Eventually a thoroughly pleasant young woman doctor removed the splinter for me with some pointy-nosed tweezers. Later, I received an account for $35, which a week later had risen by $10 - a late payment administration charge - this on top of the $91 ACC payment they received. This makes a $375 specialist visit of just over an hour [mentioned in yesterday's Sideswipe] seem positively generous in comparison."
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A 101-year-old man who has 17 children is competing in the London Marathon in a bid to become the world's oldest competitive runner.
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You know you're old when:
* In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first.
* People call at 9pm and ask, "Did I wake you?"
* The end of your tie doesn't come anywhere near the top of your pants.
* Getting lucky means you find your car in the parking lot.
* You are cautioned to slow down by your doctor instead of the police.
* You and your teeth don't sleep together.
* You give up all your bad habits and you still don't feel good.
* You have more patience; but actually, it's just that you don't care any more.
* You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge.
* You sing along with the elevator music.
* You would rather go to work than stay home sick.
* Your idea of a night out is sitting on the patio.
* It takes two tries to get up from the couch.
* You want clothes for Christmas.
* You talk about "good grass" and you're referring to someone's lawn.
(Source: CoolCrazyStuff.com)
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Fashion newsflash: Once viewed as the wardrobe staple of grumpy old men, the humble cardigan is making a big comeback thanks to male style icons such as David Beckham, according to a Press Association report. The knitted garment is flying off the shelves as young men follow the example of actors like Jude Law and Daniel Craig.
A survey found 72 per cent of woman found a man in a cardigan sexy.
