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  • Off to Fort William? Test a Saracen while you’re there!
  • teef
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    Fair dos, ta. I’ve asked the neighbour to get a quote – if it’s not crazy, we might just pony up the cash ourselves rather than make a claim.

    Might be worth doing this before contacting the insurance company as I seem to remember reading somewhere that even inquiring about a potential claim can lead to an increase in your premium. Apparently even considering making a claim makes you a higher risk.

    http://www.theguardian.com/money/2013/sep/30/insurance-query-higher-premiums

    teef
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    A pub car park with some good lighting to change and pack your bike up in.
    Then into the pub for a pint and some tucker – the only good reason for going night riding really.

    teef
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    Its a bit like having a kid

    That never grows up

    teef
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    Brilliant shorts – tough & look good. Medium should fit – they come with a infinitely adjustable belt anyway. I’ve got 2 pairs and wouldn’t buy anything else.

    teef
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    teef
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    a tree next door a piece of land that belongs to a local property developer.

    Maybe he’s hoping to get your property on the cheap due to tree and then combine it with his land to build several houses / block of flats on.

    teef
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    Any branches overhanging your property can be legally cut back and thrown over the fence – just do it.

    teef
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    Wilko – as good as any and much cheaper

    teef
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    teef
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    Waterproof socks with merino wool liner:

    http://www.dexshell.com/hythermpro.htm

    Kept me feet warm & dry the last 2 winters. I believe the Aldi ones are DexShelll but not the ones with the merino liner.

    teef
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    Use the web sites to figure where you want to stay then contact the hotel directly – usually cheaper.

    teef
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    Could be allergic reaction to Biological washing powder not completely rinsed out of socks. Try Non Biological powder or use extra rinse cycle, if available, on the washing machine.

    teef
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    You’ll never get rid of the wallpaper glue completely – every time you use a water based paint it’ll get sticky again. You could try an oil based primer but I’d put up lining paper and paint that.

    teef
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    Knock it down – end of problem – use concrete as base for bike store.

    or

    Some Ikea decking:

    http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/categories/departments/outdoor/21957/

    teef
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    3. Roubaix – might be possible to get a bottom end 2015 SL4 on bike to work if still available, but I’d probably want to get rid of the 9-speed Sora fairly quickly

    I’ve just bought a 2015 Roubaix SL4 for £999 – fantastic bike. 9-speed Sora is fine – don’t upgrade just for the sake of it.

    teef
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    Seems that Corbyn managed to forget the words to the National Anthem today

    I’m sure he knows the words – that’s why he didn’t sing them. It really should be renamed the Queen’s Anthem as there’s no mention of the British Nation or the British people in it.

    I’m beginning to like Corbyn.

    teef
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    Did you use a primer/undercoat first – normal before applying a gloss top coat.

    teef
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    repainted with b and q emulsion

    Never use own brand paint – try Kitchen specific paint

    would scrubbing with sugar soap help? Sanding?

    Worth a try

    the paint gets greasy in a Kitchen

    Fit an extractor

    teef
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    New Chainring, New Cassette, New Chain

    You could try adjusting the rear derailleur first in case the cable has stretched – unlikely though as it’s only just started happening.

    teef
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    New Chainring, New Cassette, New Chain

    teef
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    Get your bikes out of there now – they’ll back tonight with some more serious kit. Fit an alarm – http://www.maplin.co.uk/search?text=garage+alarm&x=0&y=0

    teef
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    I could beat her in the long jump

    teef
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    Take the opportunity to get a proper power shower fitted – don’t waste your money on another electric one.

    teef
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    Since it looks like a camera and he has kids that’s not a road I want to go down!

    He don’t give a damn about you – why do you give a damn about him?
    Tell him you’ll take it down when he shuts the dogs up.

    teef
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    This is the counter to all those threads about how great it is to have a dog – not necessarily for the neighbours it isn’t.

    teef
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    Placebo

    teef
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    You go much faster in a wet suit as you float slightly higher in the water due to it’s buoyancy. Water temp should be OK this time of year (20C) but swimming straight between the buoys takes a bit of practice. See if you can get an open water session in before the race.

    teef
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    Given the noise being made this week by BoE about interest rates going up I’d be surprised if they don’t this time as Mark Carney and BoE will lose all credibility…

    There’s an old saying about central bankers:

    ‘Don’t listen to what they say, watch what they do’

    teef
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    Don’t even bother replying to them – they’re just trying to get it on the cheap.

    teef
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    Stick some 25mm road tyres (<£10 on CRC) on your hybrid you’ll go much faster – still not as fast as a road bike though.

    teef
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    Don’t worry, think of all the inheritance tax due in the near future.

    The Monarch doesn’t pay inheritance tax – what a surprise!
    Not content with dodging income tax for most of her life – what about some back tax, interest and fines?

    teef
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    The Royal family is a massive draw for tourists.

    What evidence do you have for this?

    teef
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    how much it would be affected by not having them I have no idea but that’s not going to happen anyway

    That’s what your french counterpart said in 1787 and then along came Monsieur Guillotin.

    teef
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    the tourist income the Royal family and palaces generate

    Not the old tourism myth again

    teef
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    The money isn’t going into the Greek economy it goes to the French and German Banks that lent them money in the first place. It’s not so much a Greek bailout but another bank bailout.

    teef
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    As Kate Moss says – “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels”
    Repeat this to yourself anytime you’re tempted by cakes/biscuits/etc.

    Weigh yourself every morning and keep a record of your progress so you can track how the weight loss/gain is going.

    teef
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    Don’t use own brand paint – it’s a false economy – stick with Dulux.
    Paint the walls the same colour they are already – you’ll probably get away with one coat. Alternatively consider painting the walls white – no cutting in problems. Invest in a proper step up – better than a wobbly chair. Take your time over it – that way it won’t get on top of you.

    teef
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    If you’re going to convert to sterling find out the exchange rate and fees the you’re going to be charged by the Insurance Company/Bank. Usually specialist International money transfer companies offer much better rates –
    I’ve used CaxtonFX & TransferWise in the past:
    http://www.caxtonfx.com
    http://www.transferwise.com

    teef
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    I looked at getting some SuperStar floating discs but was put off by the perforation pattern – 2 concentric circles with a sold strip in between:

    http://www.superstarcomponents.com/index.php/en/alpine-rotor-203mm.htm

    I had some formula discs with the same design and it led to uneven pad wear – more in the middle and less on the sides. I ended up getting some Clarks discs instead from CRC – had no problems with them:

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/clarks-floating-rotor-203mm/rp-prod69494

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