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Fingers crossed for Mr. Bags, being a Parsons I’m sure he’s far too determined to let it keep him down for long!
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It's just bindweed. Very vigorous and tricky to get rid of entirely as the roots spread far and wide, but not anything awful. I'd be more worried about the yellow crocs.
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I had a bit of a weird screen problem on my bolt after a few months, like a few lines of dead pixels. Returned to wiggle with no fuss and got a replacement which has been perfect. Also I asked how much of the bundle I needed to return and they said 'as much as you can' so I just sent back the head unit.
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Cool - I'll take a look. Think I got my Sikkens AZ from there for doing the exterior window frames.
You're right about the IR addiction, there's something very satisfying about peeling back 100+ years of paint to smooth bare wood.
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Cheers @Airhead - v helpful. I've got scaffolding up as we're getting the roof/loft done so I could be a bit more thorough with the stripping back, but there are a few spots at the ridge I can't reach easily. I've used the white satin Allcoat inside and been happy with it, will try to find the gloss black nearby.
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Ok then hive mind (calling @Airhead) I'll be stripping and repainting old wooden fascia boards soon and I'm torn between waterbased and oilbased gloss black paint. Is Bedec MSP magic, or is waterbased not as durable? I don't have the access for a full prime and top coat, so it will be a quick strip/sand/slap it on.
In other news I'm chuffed with the tarted up bathroom window.
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These Tick Twisters are magic, gets all the mouth parts out very reliably (tested on dogs and the missus)
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Super finish
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-Not more than £35
-Charges using MINI USB not anything else, as I already have enough cablesMoon Mask?
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Tom Brown, SK Plumbing & Heating (https://www.ratedpeople.com/profile/sk-plumbing-and-heating-1/) is my go-to plumber. He's done a few odd jobs for us over the last 5 years, nice guy and reliable.
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...too late, assimilated already
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@snottyotter must try harder to put off hipsters http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/property/selling-a-house-in-manchester-12790996
It does seem to be a challenge buying a house round these parts at the moment, very high demand compared to when we moved 5 years ago. Agree with @Heitzman though, a good place to live.
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In the interests of completeness:
- Miche BB replaced with Shimano UN55. Resolved the tight spot due to bearing misalignment but still clicking.
- After much searching I found a crack under the head of one chainring bolt. New bolt - clicking noise is gone.
- Miche BB replaced with Shimano UN55. Resolved the tight spot due to bearing misalignment but still clicking.
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Done - good luck tomorrow!
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Cheers - it's a loose central shield, but I'll see if I can swap it rather than faff about removing bearings.
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I installed a new Miche Primato square taper BB on an old frame and it's producing a click with every crank revolution, only under moderate/high load. I've checked through the more likely culprits on this list.
Removing the BB I noticed the NDS bearing is a fraction out of alignment with the spindle. I was hopeful that with sufficient torque the BB cup would help straighten it up (wishful thinking). Have I just got a dud BB?
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no hands on the wheel - testiculating wildly
Wow, perhaps the plod will pay more attention to this offence?
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Productive after-work allotment trip
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@skinny is a bad man. This edition has been (and continues to be) great to dot watch. Respect to all taking part.
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As if it wasn't hard enough already https://www.meteoalarm.eu/en_UK/0/0/EU-Europe.html
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Phew, glad it's looking hopeful for your ginger bitch!
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That's tragic news
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That's good to know about the nematodes, might have to try out. I don't think the slugs have been as ferocious as last year.
...wtf even is this beetroot? Elephant man variety
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Top job - looking great
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Just did exactly this last week, vaillant combi with mechanical clock swapped out to hive. Plumber was doing a boiler service anyway so wired in the Hive receiver which bypasses the timer faceplate. He recommended it over the alternatives as it’s currently £135 at Screwfix. Does everything I’d need it to, the app is better than I expected tbh.