The Retirement Thread

[oldwheels]

I used to use it for freeing the pistons that had seized in old motorcycle engines that had been stood for a long time'
I think it's the small percentage of Phosphoric acid in the Coke that does the job.

It seems that Coke is really very versatile stuff. Just don't drink it.

 

[classic33]

Good morning then. Well I say good as it's the accepted norm. Morning would be a more accurate statement as there's nothing good about the weather. Rained all night, frequent heavy bursts now and blowing a gale. I'm sat next to the chimney breast and the wind is howling like November.

So what have you done so far today Paul? I've been searching for bits of seagull. Next I plan some blue sky thinking.

Matching your outies with the correct innies!

 

[Mo1959]

It is many years since I cycled in your area. Latterly I travelled often along Loch Earn on my way to Aberdeen . Fortunately it is mostly quiet so a wider vehicle was not too bad on the narrow road at least at the times I travelled. St Fillans was a handy toilet stop but the last I heard they had been closed but that was second hand and possibly off season.

Can’t say I’ve noticed toilets but there is a village cafe/shop which might have some.

 

[slow scot]

Can’t say I’ve noticed toilets but there is a village cafe/shop which might have some.

I think the St Fillans toilets that Oldwheels mentioned are on the north side of the loch, and west of the village. Were still there last time I passed.

 

[Tenkaykev]

It seems that Coke is really very versatile stuff. Just don't drink it.

It used to be popular with the distance running community, opened and left to go flat. Probably the caffeine content, plus placebo effect.

 

[Paulus]

Afternoon all,
Just back from the morning ride.21 and a bit miles, pretty windy out today.

Check out my activity on Strava: https://strava.app.link/4daY7qtvG7

 

[Dirk]

Brushes changed on my caravan motor mover and now it's pulling evenly on both sides.
Before, it was veering off to the right, due (presumably) to a high resistance on that side's motor.
That's another little job sorted.

 

[numbnuts]

hard going on the turbo with the new fan going, I had a head wind all the way

 

[PaulSB]

Matching your outies with the correct innies!

Absolutely

 

[Dave7]

Brushes changed on my caravan motor mover and now it's pulling evenly on both sides.
Before, it was veering off to the right, due (presumably) to a high resistance on that side's motor.
That's another little job sorted.

Showing my ignorance........what is a ""caravan motor mover"?

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Morning. I took the hybrid for nearly 40 miles and did a nice scenic loop of Loch Earn. Hoaching with fishers again like the pre covid days. Almost made it home dry but the rain came on for the last three miles.

Is there still a CTC hut on south Loch Earn road ? Used to be run by Fife & Kinross DA. I know it from its use as an Audax control from time to time. Very midgy !

 

[Mo1959]

Showing my ignorance........what is a ""caravan motor mover"?

Something like this I think.

 

[Mo1959]

Is there still a CTC hut on south Loch Earn road ? Used to be run by Fife & Kinross DA. I know it from its use as an Audax control from time to time. Very midgy !

Can’t say I’ve noticed, but I’m not the most observant!
Very windy here now and dark clouds but I am off for a walk and hope I remain dry.

 

[numbnuts]

Showing my ignorance........what is a ""caravan motor mover"?

View: https://youtu.be/lcFUooXmSzo

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Today's been a better day than yesterday, yesterday was s***e. We've seen most of the family this this morning, I've spent most of the afternoon tidying the garden and now I'm about to put some pork in the oven to slow cook it for tea.