Roasted chestnuts

Once nodded off with my chin in my hand and other hand over the mouse.  Woke up realising what had happened – looked around.  No one seemed to have noticed (what does that tell you).  Still no idea how long I was asleep for.

I think if dry rot is spreading to your flat from another then they are causing you a nuisance.  Thats a matter for your solicitor (may be different in Scotland!).  Regarding the dry rot, the source of the original damp needs to be fixed and the structure dried out.  This is best done with big fans as opposed to dehumidifiers.  All infected timbers need to be removed and others treated to help prevent re infestation.  New timber needs to be treated.  If they are cut, the cut ends need treating before installation.  All masonry walls near the attack need to be treated including stripping off plaster.  If the moisture content of the timber is below 20% (I think) infestation will stop.  ventilation helps if this is possible.  Any concrete floors in the vicinity should also be treated.

It would be worthwhile checking your house insurance policy as they may cover this and pay for the repairs and alternative accommodation if necessary.  They will then seek to reclaim this from the neighbour who caused the problem.

Was it really faster than fords supervan 2 would have been?  I watched that go round brands hatch and it was v quick.  Just as much of a transit as Guys van?

Edit: agree about shed envy!!!

I worked it out last year and the return was just about over what I would have received from a decent savings rate (not easy to get these days).  I live in hope of a decent prize but only picked up the £25ers so far.

Ours didn’t.  He’s gone now to hammy heaven….☹️

I have the Thule version – its brilliant and also have the extra bike adapter so can carry 4 although its a bit of a chinese puzzle loading it.  One thing to check is the length of the bike vs the rack.  I have a new bike and it only just fits on the rack using the fitted straps.

Have you read the instructions about putting the air in then compressing 5x then resetting the air?  The instructions for my revs say to do this.

The next time I watch “pride of Britain” on tv – I want to see all you guys on it.  What an incredible bunch.

Ours all gone ages ago – squirrel likely suspect.

Sutton Park with 20,000 others.  Bloody brilliant.  The Quattros were quick but the Peugeot’s were incredible.

Run away

I had a Yep uptimizer for four years – no issues at all.

Erm you don’t need the battery in the key to start it….

Footpath that runs from just above betchworth station (to the left up pebble hill road) and ends at the top of box hill by the static caravans.  It’s quite long with varying grade(and great views).  The bridleway that footpath meets is quite steep in places.

100% go and see the school.  They should have an anti bullying policy.  Read it before you go for a meeting with them.  Arrange to see the Head or the Head of Pastoral Care.  If necessary c/c the head of Governers into any correspondence.

Courcheval 1850 – not sure about airport though as we drive.  Cheaper down the hill but good runs for beginners.

I wonder if at 6:30am on the m25 if everyone was at 2secibds whether a) there wouldn’t be enough road or b) it would reduce congestion?  Almost everyone at that time of day is inside 2 secs.

Over tightened the bolt on a seat tube – it blasted off and smashed the mirror (rented flat obv).  I was just glad it didn’t come the other way.  Sounded like a rifle going off.  Also pumping up some road tyres – must have just pinched the tube – exploded at about 120psi.  My ears were ringing for about an hour.  Best one?  Forgot to relighted the stem bolts after transporting bike… first corner I sort of went straight in – fortunately no injury!

Pike with 120 airshaft.  I could maybe sell you a pair if you are interested?  They are 2014, 140mm bought from and serviced by local bike shop (serviced recently in the summer).  Done about 800miles on them.  I also have the aforementioned 120mm airshaft.  Let me know if you are interested.  They are not boost.

@piemonster – good point about bricks and mortar!!!  That’ll teach me for trying to buy online.

I basically didn’t renew my subscription because of this.  I love reading the reviews even if I’m not or can’t buy the product.  I like reading the articles about biking trips but reviews are what make bike mags in my opinion.  I’ve always thought that the articles on bike trips etc luxe some element of review.  Even what bikes were being ridden and what bits of kit people used.  I think it’s not a bike mag without the through the grinder reviews – it becomes more of a travel mag.

That happened to us – I jumped out and push stared it.  Bit of a queue behind.  Wife got it going and didn’t stop until she was out of the train – the queue of cars formed behind me as I legged it down the train……

Try these guys:

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/car-boot-tailgate

I use them when I need to spec struts for cupboard doors/hatches etc.  But as you can see they do what you want.  Didn’t check if they do yr model though!

Generally I think about how unfit I am.

As a comparison I can get my XL camber upright with wheels off in the boot of my disco.  Handlebars just wedged into the dog guard.  I couldn’t imagine doing this with a normal estate type car.

Plentiful hot water.  When growing up we always seemed to have poor hot water flow or not much at all.  Love what a pressurised cylinder provides.

I have a Yep Uptimizer – it’s 125mm drop but they do a 155 now.  Had it 4 years.   No servicing only occasional cleaning – been absolutely reliable.  Smooth, easy to use, cable activated.  Brilliant.

‘A lot more than I told my wife’ is my default (and truthful) reply to such questions.

Similar prescription – used to wear contacts and clear/yellow/dark lenses depending on conditions – now have prescription oakleys with interchangeable lenses.  Brilliant.  Can’t imagine riding without being able to see properly even at the slow speeds I get to!  In your case, I would suggest contacts.  Most places do trials of disposables.  Be prepared for lots of flaffing getting them in, but you get used it it.  Also, I used to find they irritated after too long – a really good indicator of dehydration.

Gnusmas – late to this – your opening line was one of the most moving things I’ve ever read. I hope you are hanging together.  Sad times.

Bit late to this I see – amazing effort from STW – added my donation.  Well done OP for setting this up.

Not Glasgow (most architects will travel no problem) but can recommend these guys (mainly on the basis that I used to work with one of the associates who was really good):

http://www.leeboyd.com/home.html

1994 1.1 fiesta in a sort of green/grey.  Had it as a student when in Newcastle.  Oxfordshire to Newcastle easy.  So reliable.  Cost me nothing in repairs.  Eventually sold it with 189k on clock.  Also probably the worse car I owned in reality!!  Loved it.

Some useful stuff here:

http://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/essentials/coatings.htm

We used to have a 2006.  All the things above I wd agree with in terms of agricultural etc.  But v comfy and loads of space.  Always difficult to park.  Reasonably economical considering size and age.  Would I buy another?  Prob not but a new style one yes.  It’s just a solid safe car… it’s a Volvo!!

What PP said!!

Plus:

https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200232/planning_applications/59/how_to_apply/6

(ps – really an Architect?  i.e. registered with the ARB?  Just askin)

The multifoil products require an air gap both sides.  This can mean that the actual thickness required is similar to other rigid products.  We are moving towards using natural products such as wood fibre and sheeps wool as much ch as we can.  They are not as effective insulators but offset with a healthier building.  All builders comment on how great sheeps wool is to work with.

Love Stormatt’s story about the IoW.

Suspension and some other bits and pieces – plus the wiper motor packed up one very early very wet morning down the M4.  I mean, who can’t make a wiper motor last longer than almost everything else?    When it’s going well it’s a great car.  Actually quite fast if you don’t look at the mpg. Had 7 adults in it and hardly noticed it.  Had a xc90 before it which was agricultural by comparison but so reliable!!