Got one. Built it up myself with all good kit. Nothing wrong with it but just does n,t float my boat. I much prefer my Surly Wednesday fat bike. That said I am old and have no desire to fly.

Get the builder back. Do not waste your time.

Hi, If you look at the outlet in the shower tray the top chrome cover (about 100mm dia.) can be removed by gentle wiggling ( technical plumbing term) to expose the trap. The centre of this can be lifted out for removal of accumulated hair etc. No tools required.

We have a lurcher, whippet cross pointer. She came from a rescue centre at 14 weeks. Amazingly intelligent, but very trainable and obedient if you are up to it. Very loving but also bossy (believe me) She is great company and good with children. My trail dog. Probably too bright if it is your first dog. Sorry cant put pictures on stw.

Every job will take a lot longer than you think it will and you will never have all the correct tools. But do not be put off by this. Plan and research well before jumping in at the deep end. Unfortunately there are a lot of ‘ experts’ who will give you the wrong advise. I would ignore a lot of the previous posts and wait till your first job and get the tools for that .I hope it goes well for you as it is very rewarding.

I have been doing this for a living for most of my working life ( 35 years) – Love it.

Easyfill all the time, helps if you have an orbital sander. Use a good plasterers float and put several coats on if required, no need for it to dry between coats.

Alpha 1653. Yes small world. I was brought up in Bristol.

Alpha 1653
I am in Monmouth so can get to North Bristol but I do it to earn a living. W…s kitchens are poor quality and even poorer after sales service. I am sure you can work out who it is. Not Wrens.

Your price range is correct. As has been said find your own fitter and do not expect him to be available straight away. It could take you some time to find one but it will be worth it. Howdens are ok but not the bargain they used to be. Diy have good reputation. Ikea cannot be beaten on price and the quality is not bad either. But there are many other smaller quality brands that a good fitter will know about. Find a good fitter before the kitchen as he will give you good unbiased advise that is based on practical experience.A salesman/designer is always trying to sell you something.Ignore special offers and free dishwashers they are a con.Hope this one helpful . I have fitted kitchens good living for the last 30 years .There is only one make I will not fit and that is W…s.

Similar signs have recently appeared near Trellech.Someone is covering their backside.

As someone has said MDF is the ‘devils spunk’. Do not expect to collect it all with any extractor, especially when using a router.
I have had a Bosch gas25 for 15 years and still going strong. I fit kitchens for a living so it has had a good test. I have always thought Festool to be overpriced until I bought their plunge saw and rail- you wouldn’t believe the difference between that and the Dewalt version it replaced. I have not used their extractor.

I am on my second Fiat Doblo(2014 plate 18000miles). Before I bought it I tried 2 Berlingos. So, they are very similar in size. The Berlingo drives slightly smoother and is probably slightly more civcilised. But I love my Doblo as I did the first one. Mine is 1.6 turbo diesel, and I get 47mpg. It will fly if you want to but obviously mpg drops. Neither Doblo or Berlingo will be as ‘nice’ as the galaxy. This might give you another option to think about. I have found the fiats very reliable.

I am on my second Fiat Doblo(2014 plate 18000miles). Before I bought it I tried 2 Berlingos. So, they are very similar in size. The Berlingo drives slightly smoother and is probably slightly more civcilised. But I love my Doblo as I did the first one. Mine is 1.6 turbo diesel, and I get 47mpg. It will fly if you want to but obviously mpg drops. Neither Doblo or Berlingo will be as ‘nice’ as the galaxy.

Pocket Hole and biscuits. If you buy the kit you will use it over and over and over and over.( you get the idea)

I grew up in Bristol but moved to Chepstow 35 years ago and have since moved further into Monmouthshire. Its a great county for mountain biking with access to some of the best- FOD, Cwmcarn, Afan, Black mountains. Brecon beacons . Also great scenery for walking and road biking. I don’t know about climbing over here .The commute to north of Bristol is relatively easy. I still visit Bristol to visit my daughter who lives in Totterdown(south part of the city but can walk into centre) It is a great city for city life.
I think it depends if you want city or town or country life, and how much you can spend on property. If I couldn’t live IN Bristol then Monmouthshire is a better bet.

For an alternative have a look at Wild Boar Chase, held in the Forest of Dean in May. Its a great chilled out ride for charity with different distance options. A mass start of 1000 riders but not a race. Not very technical but good riding none the less.

Rode it today. Cold and icy in places but always a classic. Start in Talyont on Usk usually take 4- 4.5 hrs. I am lucky enough to live 25 miles away so have riden it many times and it never disappoints.

If you have to ask then you shouldn’t do it. Get a qualified electrician.

I,m in with fatbike.

I am 5’11 with 34″ legs. I have had 18″ and 20″ steel inbreds and a 20″ 456 ti. They all seem to fit well. On One’s are long so either will ride well, like all on one’s

I have these and for the money they are brilliant. Wide opening and not sweaty, don’t notice you are wearing them. That said I don’t ride my bike with them on.

If you take a look at the One Up website there is an interesting article on correct chainline. I found this usefull for converting my Voodoo Wazoo to 1x. Using the standard cranks I have to mount my chainring where the original granny ring was.

I had the 456 lynskey. Now have the titus fireline, also sold by On one. Its a 29er but way better with 34 floats set at 130m.

I have a long term problem with mowers. I have tried all types and I am now using a top of the range Bosch one. You see they all only work in the winter. In summer I cut the grass and it looks lovely but a few days latter it looks the same as before. Thankfully it will settle down in a few weeks but will do this strange thing again next spring. My neighbour hardly uses his mower on his gravel .Please help me if you have overcome this syndrome.

I fit kitchens for a living. Just fitting a Wren kitchen, good quality but design details sadly lacking, ok if you don’t mind a fiddle. Ikea are amazing value and not bad quality, I would have one but they are ‘different’ to most others. Howdens are good and well organised/ planned, but not the bargain they used to be. B&Q- don’t bother. Not fitted DIY but sound good. With all kitchens it is not just screwing cupboards to walls.

Give up worrying. Make the most of it. I am 20 years older than you and still do everything, but a bit slower.

Gower is a great place to do anything. If you cant find a good route on the Gower you need to learn to read a map. I love it!( remember, those things made of paper that give you the big picture)

Thinking of making mine 650+. Any one done this? Does the bottom bracket end up too low?

Now, now children settle down. Back to the original post, how about this:- Titus Fireline- short ,poppy ,stable, light, 29er, goes up well, goes down well.

First time today but great event and well run. Thoroughly enjoyed it. So there will always be some’ …..heads’ but that’s life. Enjoy.

She is cute! you are right she will not be able be a trail dog until fully developed, but you can and should start her training now before she becomes independent. You must become the centre of her world and then she will do anything. Do not be harsh with her and always reward her when she does it right ie. lots of praise and treats. Start with her normal feeds, put the bowl on the floor and make her WAIT till you say go. She will soon learn. You now have a dog that will wait when out on the trail. Similarly when you open the car door make her wait to get out. Recal is another necessary one, when she comes to you reward her with lots of praise and a treat, but make sure she comes all the way to you not six feet away, do not go to her, remember you are in charge. Animals are very good at giving you just enough to keep you happy, you must insist on 100%, then a reward.
My whippet/pointer is a trail dog and is usually ahead of me but always keeps an aye on me. I use a whistle attached to my camelback, 1 beep to stop,2 beeps to recal.
Sorry to go on but love riding with my dog .I will post a picture when I work out how.

I have owned a 1.9 jtd for 2 years now with no problems at all (just reached 90k). Front tyres do wear out quickly but that could be my driving. 50 mpg normal and 40 mpg towing our small caravan. I have taken the rear seats out and use it as a van, makes a great bike carrier. With the larger engine it goes really well and corners like on rails. Ignore the looks it’s much better than you would think.