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There's a problem with this hot weather, I have a window in the car that doesn't open, new switch being fitted Thursday, the old switch has been taken out so I can't even open it from the drivers side. We've been to a favourite garden centre for lunch today and it was 
in the car.
in the car.
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fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Escaped to the caravan Thursday, but bikes didn't come. Friday was off to a lovely little bay at Point Lynas - didn't see any dolphins but spent a couple of hours relaxing, then a walk upto the lighthouse. Managed to book a table for early tea at The Black Seal in Treaddur Bay - very busy, but we were seating at the far end of their outdoor area. Food came surprisingly quickly given they warned us of delays. Had some lovely Sea Bass fillet.
Like most visits to our caravan this year, I had some more 'jobs' - the van is a 2000 model, so you do get the odd issue, but we've had a few this year (electrics went off, loo leak, loo flush broke, tv aerial broke, fence needed re-building after winter).
Got here after my son had been in with his mates. All OK other than they had tried to clean a stain on the kitchen carpet, then hoover it up wet, so the hoover was in a right mess (concrete type substance stuck on the brushes and in the base plate/pipes). Fixed that, then found the loo seat hanging off. Argh.
Not too bothered as the seat was loose, but I'd not pulled off previously as the nuts were stuck. Needed a hack saw on the last fixing, but came off OK. Oh I hate crap loo seat fixings !
Then this morning, the combi boiler fan started howling. Quick google confirmed it was a similar issue to our boiler at home, so cover off, front panel off, and a liberal application of bike chain lube to the fan spindle. Fixed.
My brother in law is funny. He's got a gardener at home to cut his grass, as he can't be bothered cutting it after coming home from the caravan - my dad usually cuts his the caravan grass for him (we've got 3 of us on this site). I don't ask my dad to do anything now as he's in his mid 70's but still cut's sister's grass. BIL does nothing really, hates gardening, won't do DIY, nothing. He's probably got the right idea as he'd have got someone in to do all the jobs. I hate wasting money on stuff I can do a better job - also couldn't afford to get someone in all the time.
Anyway, relaxing now, low 20's in N Wales.
Like most visits to our caravan this year, I had some more 'jobs' - the van is a 2000 model, so you do get the odd issue, but we've had a few this year (electrics went off, loo leak, loo flush broke, tv aerial broke, fence needed re-building after winter).
Got here after my son had been in with his mates. All OK other than they had tried to clean a stain on the kitchen carpet, then hoover it up wet, so the hoover was in a right mess (concrete type substance stuck on the brushes and in the base plate/pipes). Fixed that, then found the loo seat hanging off. Argh.
Not too bothered as the seat was loose, but I'd not pulled off previously as the nuts were stuck. Needed a hack saw on the last fixing, but came off OK. Oh I hate crap loo seat fixings !
Then this morning, the combi boiler fan started howling. Quick google confirmed it was a similar issue to our boiler at home, so cover off, front panel off, and a liberal application of bike chain lube to the fan spindle. Fixed.
My brother in law is funny. He's got a gardener at home to cut his grass, as he can't be bothered cutting it after coming home from the caravan - my dad usually cuts his the caravan grass for him (we've got 3 of us on this site). I don't ask my dad to do anything now as he's in his mid 70's but still cut's sister's grass. BIL does nothing really, hates gardening, won't do DIY, nothing. He's probably got the right idea as he'd have got someone in to do all the jobs. I hate wasting money on stuff I can do a better job - also couldn't afford to get someone in all the time.
Anyway, relaxing now, low 20's in N Wales.
I have turned down the offer of four cans of Guinness.Mrs P was orf to the local shop,did i want any beers.No thank you,i intend to go for a ride on Monday and i don't want to have any booze inside me.The riding has been superb since i started to go out again.It was 25 miles last time.Monday i would like to go a bit further.So no booze this weekend.
Reynard
Guru
- Location
- Cambridgeshire, UK
Another half an hour or so of chill time, and then I'm off to Tesco to top up the fridge and do a spot of yellow stickering.
I will watch today's Formula E race later on catch-up.
I will watch today's Formula E race later on catch-up.
Reynard
Guru
- Location
- Cambridgeshire, UK
Oh, and the tyres for my MTB build have turned up. The courier delivered them to the neighbour. 
Kempstonian
Has the memory of a goldfish
- Location
- Bedford
I think that was his sandwich.
Kempstonian
Has the memory of a goldfish
- Location
- Bedford
I'm watching it on Quest!
raleighnut
Legendary Member
- Location
- One of the 'Elite'
Nah just a crappy joke I tried making.I missed something ?
Gravity Aided
Legendary Member
- Location
- Land of Lincoln
I am looking into another Ernie Clements Falcon bicycle, just trying to get a time to meet worked out. I think this one may be an Olympic. Just to go with my San Remo I fixed up from a roadside find last year. Splendid Bicycles. When they wind up in The States, people do not know what they are, and they go for small coin. About the price of a good dinner for two at a medium level restaurant, in this case.
- Location
- Next door to Mr Benn at No 54
Some good news! My hair has been slowly growing (it all fell out last October) and now it is long enough for me to have a very short fringe. It is also much curlier than before, it used to be wavy. I like having short curly hair.
LeetleGreyCells
Un rouleur infatigable
- Location
- Whitehaven Mansions
Guinea pig run build update:
Four sides assembled and screwed together. Started putting the mesh roof on, but lack of light stopped work. Wife and daughter pleased with progress.
To be continued...
End of update
Four sides assembled and screwed together. Started putting the mesh roof on, but lack of light stopped work. Wife and daughter pleased with progress.
To be continued...
End of update
Jenkins
Legendary Member
- Location
- Felixstowe
Excitement knows no beginning in this south east corner of Suffolk. A couple of hours sitting in the garden after work reading and listening to the cricket, followed later in the evening by a load of ironing. Living the dream on a Saturday.
Reynard
Guru
- Location
- Cambridgeshire, UK
Really quiet in Tesco this evening - just me and two other regulars, Tall Guy and Asian Cyclist, and plenty to go around between us.
Pre-packed chilled stuff was a bust, it was nearly all ready meals, rhubarb crumbles and some chicken portions that didn't look terribly stellar. But excellent pickings to be had off the meat and fish counters and in the fruit & veg. Still no deli counter though. Bummer. I've been really hankering after one of their Walkers pork pies...
Anyways, picked up a shoulder of lamb, fillet steak, rump steak, salmon fillets, fresh haddock, smoked haddock, a tub of "finest" mushroom soup, coleslaw, two custard tarts, asparagus, tenderstem broccoli, fresh peas, sugar snap peas, baby sweetcorn, green beans, pre-cut chips, rhubarb, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches and two loaves of bread.
Groceries currently serving their quarantine as per usual. Poppy and Lexi will definitely enjoy that fresh haddock, and they'll get some lamb too. Wouldn't take the chips if they weren't on sticker as full whack they're stupid expensive for what they are, but I needed potatoes and this saves me bashing them!
Pre-packed chilled stuff was a bust, it was nearly all ready meals, rhubarb crumbles and some chicken portions that didn't look terribly stellar. But excellent pickings to be had off the meat and fish counters and in the fruit & veg. Still no deli counter though. Bummer. I've been really hankering after one of their Walkers pork pies...
Anyways, picked up a shoulder of lamb, fillet steak, rump steak, salmon fillets, fresh haddock, smoked haddock, a tub of "finest" mushroom soup, coleslaw, two custard tarts, asparagus, tenderstem broccoli, fresh peas, sugar snap peas, baby sweetcorn, green beans, pre-cut chips, rhubarb, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches and two loaves of bread.
Groceries currently serving their quarantine as per usual. Poppy and Lexi will definitely enjoy that fresh haddock, and they'll get some lamb too. Wouldn't take the chips if they weren't on sticker as full whack they're stupid expensive for what they are, but I needed potatoes and this saves me bashing them!