Mundane News

[Skanker]

Had the woodburner lit yesterday, not a big fire just on long enough to warm the chimbly up and dry it out before I sweep it in readiness for t'winter. Now I've got to take the stove apart to get the brush up there hopefully without breaking any of the 'firebricks' which are very fragile (and about £30 each to replace)

Wilkos sells firebricks cheap if you break any, perfect for a temp fix. I got a few the other week as backups because guaranteed I’ll break one when it’s pi**ing with rain.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Had the woodburner lit yesterday, not a big fire just on long enough to warm the chimbly up and dry it out before I sweep it in readiness for t'winter. Now I've got to take the stove apart to get the brush up there hopefully without breaking any of the 'firebricks' which are very fragile (and about £30 each to replace)

The apartment owner sends a chimney sweep (which is a well respected and paid job here) twice a year. They don't just clean the chimney but check for pollution, advise on heating and fire prevention and half a dozen other things. Also, they generally don't climb in the chimney but use acces pannels at each level to drop the brush down and collect it in the cellar.

They do however, generally wear the uniform with all the trimmings, and last time to Beautiful Daughters delight, the person coming was a lady. Not only that she took the time to explain what she was doing, which for a four year old was the highlight of the week...

 

[Skanker]

I just stand on my boat roof and pull the flue apart and clean it one piece at a time. Then I slot it back together and brush the mess out of the burner.

 

[Andy in Germany]

I've got some Skittles.

So there.

 

[raleighnut]

Wilkos sells firebricks cheap if you break any, perfect for a temp fix. I got a few the other week as backups because guaranteed I’ll break one when it’s pi**ing with rain.

Very good except they won't fit my stove, it's a Franco-Belge Montfort Mk11 and has quite complex internal venting and baffle plates to achieve DEFRA 'Exempt Appliance' certification, it is a fantastic stove though.

 

[Skanker]

Very good except they won't fit my stove, it's a Franco-Belge Montfort Mk11 and has quite complex internal venting and baffle plates to achieve DEFRA 'Exempt Appliance' certification, it is a fantastic stove though.

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Yeah that’s a really nice stove. I had to go a lot smaller than that as I don’t have the room space for the heat one of those kick out. I have a 3kw outbacker range, not too much heat for the boat but I can still bung a pizza in the oven, lol

 

[postman]

Right it's light and best of all it is not raining.So in thirty mins i begin the final coat of paint.

 

[PeteXXX]

Busy Monday on the bird feeder this morning..
4 Goldfinches, too many Great Tits to count as they flit hither and thither, 2 Blue Tits, a Robin & the inevitable Pigeons and Starlings behaving badly.
My kibbled nuts and sunflower hearts are proving quite popular.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

IT guy arrived

 

[EltonFrog]

I’ve just purchased Status Quo’s latest music recording, Backbone from an online retailer.

I miss going to record shops.

 

[Skanker]

I’ve just purchased Status Quo’s latest music recording, Backbone from an online retailer.

I miss going to record shops.

There are still a few record shops around you just have to hunt for them, I found a really good one in Burton in Trent.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Currently undecided: do I cycle through the forest or the valley to get back today?

Can't be bothered with the direct route: 200m climbing is not fun.

 

[EltonFrog]

There are still a few record shops around you just have to hunt for them, I found a really good one in Burton in Trent.

Nearest on to me closed in January.

 

[mybike]

Morning.
Has anyone lost a spider ?
One keeps running across our carpet .

Are you sure it's the same one? They might be having a convention.

 

[Skanker]

Nearest on to me closed in January.

Try this site, it’s a vinyl store database:
www.vinylhub.com