Any question answered...

If you're comfortable with hi-ten frames I'm sure the London will not be a burden.

Would I be allowed two new chainrings in hand luggage from German airport into UK?

Is it worth losing them? Couldn't you post them? I reckon you wouldn't get on a plane with two potential kung fu throwing stars to hand.

I would call the airport up. I had a set of allen keys thrown in the bin but allowed a small flathead screwdriver/shiv type thing.

Yes no tools.

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Same. Had to give up an allen key but was allowed a small screwdriver set as they were under 3 inches in size.

I didn't run the risk and put the chainset in my hold-baggage last time I flew (with bike parts).

@fussballclub

I went through on one of the budget airlines from UK to Germany with a full size Krypto U-Lock, handlebars, and a dozen smaller sharper objects before. All in hand luggage no problem.

However to be totally safe, see if you can get the Bahn instead of flying.

That said the were so easy-going in Schoenefeld a few weeks ago, I carried glass bottles (empty) and loads of stuff, they didn't bother to search me or even ask for liquids to be taken out the wash bag.

caterer who can supply interesting canapes, South West London based ideally.

any suggestions?

You may not be keen on the vegan aspect (and they're not in South-west London), but veganpeasant do great canapés:

http://veganpeasantcatering.com/

Disclaimer: They're friends of mine.

I see what you are doing, got the gazebo so fill it with snacks.

I've still to work out how airport security distinguishes the six inch steel rule in my pencil case from the same thing but sharper.

Density on the xray

Thickness consistent to the edge rather than tapering like a blade.

Got a selle flite seatpost and the top has become unbonded from the carbon. Anyone have any idea where I can get some glue/expoxy for this in London today or a link for somewhere online?

Would it be a case of just coating the areas of contact with epoxy or would it also be ideal to apply pressure after around the area of contacts, for example jubilee clips?

Wouldsomething like this do the job - Link

Given the risk of a carbon tube reaming your arsehole I'd just buy a new post.

These girls are great, not SW but sure they can make it over... http://www.canababes.com/

What are the best walking boots?

And why does everything have to be effin Goretex lined? My feet get hot; I don't want lined boots. Choice seems to be between:

http://www.uttings.co.uk/p108012-zamberlan-1020-nuvolao-nw-walking-boots-men-s-waxed-mustard-1020pm0p-db/#.Vtq8M2IgGSM

And these

http://www.rutlandcycling.com/98570/products/meindl-borneo-2-mfs-mens-mountaineering--and--hiking-boots.aspx

no such thing as the best boots. will depend on their fit, what kind of surface you plan on walking on, what time of year, what climate...

the problem is most camping/trekking shops are staffed by young sales assistants, rather than people who really understand their products

Yes, fair point. Will be used in the UK, all year round. I'm often in Scotland in winter or spring. Nothing technical, just hills, forest paths, that sort of thing.

I bought a pair of Zamberlans about 25 years ago; think they were trail-lite. They were perfect, it was before they started putting gortex into everything. Eventually the soles came unglued and after getting them glued back on a couple of times, I gave up. Went into Blacks and got a cheap pair of Merrill boots - they are ok in Inverness in winter but the rest of the time my feet are too hot - plus the soles are 80% worn out after a couple of years.

So tempted to go for the welted sole Zamberlans...

in the UK, all year round

You may need more than one pair.

Many serious long distance walkers don't even use boots - it may be down to how much junk you insist on carrying with you, but many will walk in very light weight approach type shoes or even minimalist shoes.

Many serious long distance walkers

I am sure John Cleese wore shoes for the Ministry of Silly Walks

Cheers, I've been vaguely wondering about that for a while.

About John Cleese?