The Retirement Thread

[classic33]

My first reaction was you're confused and meant Japanese Knotweed. A quick Google corrected me. I've never heard of this plant before. From what I've briefly read I would say bad in the garden. It doesn't seem to be a particularly invasive species but once established is difficult to get rid of.

I wouldn't plant it in my garden.

Fair enough. I got similar, "Do you mean Japanese Knotweed", or only Japanese Knotweed results.

 

[PaulSB]

Good evening. You all seem to have had a good day. Excellent! Now me. Well we did 85 miles today of which I'd estimate 75+ were gravel. It was tremendous and my pal's route finding faultless. A little more sunshine would have been good but you can't have everything.

Where has he been you ask. That's tricky. The route was in the areas of Wigan, St Helens, Warrington, Altrincham, Barton, Warburton and Leigh but we didn't actually see any of these towns as tracks, towpaths and trails skirted around or through without any sign of suburban life. It was magic.

 

[dickyknees]

The road is between you and the sea?

It’s a track shared by three houses.
I intend to put up hit and miss fencing to give some protection from the wind. I like the idea of a mixture of maritime and traditional meadow flowers.

Thanks

 

[PaulSB]

Fair enough. I got similar, "Do you mean Japanese Knotweed", or only Japanese Knotweed results.

Chinese knotweed is definitely distinct from Japanese Knotweed. CK is Reynoutria multiflora while JK is Reynoutria japonica. They appear clearly distinct to me.

JK is a severe problem, highly invasive and causes a lot of damage. It's notifiable to the local authority and I believe land owners are responsible for its eradication. I've read it's impossible to get a mortgage on a property where there is JK.

CK doesn't seem to have similar characteristics but equally wouldn't seem to be a desirable garden plant.

 

[12boy]

Tenkay...I guess these Zen dudes are your bosom buddies.
Tried my balefill Bianchi with some 1.5 Kenda Kwests instead of the 2.1 Ritchie heavily knobbed off road tires I used first. What a difference. Almost spritely, if a 2 stone piglet could be spritely. I enjoyed it.
NN...glad to see you are out and about on your trike. Best revenge is living well.
Tonight I will pound some boneless pork chops, marinate them in Italian dressing and then BBQ them. Mrs 12 will make a wilted lettuce/chard salad with bacon and who knows what else.
Be safe and well.

 

[PaulSB]

I have ridden through Hollins Green near Glazebrook many times. @Dave7 will know at least roughly where I mean.

Apart from two pubs and houses there is nothing in Hollins Green. Until today! The village has built, opened and runs a Community Village Shop. It is fantastic. About the width of a double garage but twice as long. The shop stocks all the basics, milk, eggs, bread, tea, beans etc.but also has a very good range of more upmarket food, craft beers, good wines and coffee and cake.

If you ever happen to visit Hollins Green do stop and buy something. Places like this deserve support.

 

[classic33]

Chinese knotweed is definitely distinct from Japanese Knotweed. CK is Reynoutria multiflora while JK is Reynoutria japonica. They appear clearly distinct to me.

JK is a severe problem, highly invasive and causes a lot of damage. It's notifiable to the local authority and I believe land owners are responsible for its eradication. I've read it's impossible to get a mortgage on a property where there is JK.

CK doesn't seem to have similar characteristics but equally wouldn't seem to be a desirable garden plant.

There seems to be some "medicinal properties"/uses for CK. Neighbour was in to "alternative medicines" a few years ago.

 

[ColinJ]

Well, I eventually found a 'jam nut' to use on the wheel hub that I am trying to take to pieces for servicing...

Unfortunately, the final score was: Pathetically Wimpy Jam Nut 0 - Tightest Nut On Tight Street, Tight City, Tight Nation, Planet Tight 17!

The jam nut couldn't jam tight enough, so that side kept coming undone rather than the nut on the other end of the axle, which was the one I need to shift. I don't know whether corrosion is the problem, or whether somebody cross-threaded the reluctant nut.

I could try finding a beefier jam nut so I can pinch it up even tighter, but for now I have squirted GT85 on the stuck nut to see if any can get into the thread overnight and loosen it. I think I will also try immersing the nut in boiling water before my next attempt to see if heat helps. (I don't really want to apply a flame because I might damage the nearby freehub. And set fire to the GT85, of course! )

 

[classic33]

Well, I eventually found a 'jam nut' to use on the wheel hub that I am trying to take to pieces for servicing...

Unfortunately, the final score was: Pathetically Wimpy Jam Nut 0 - Tightest Nut On Tight Street, Tight City, Tight Nation, Planet Tight 17!

The jam nut couldn't jam tight enough, so that side kept coming undone rather than the nut on the other end of the axle, which was the one I need to shift. I don't know whether corrosion is the problem, or whether somebody cross-threaded the reluctant nut.

I could try finding a beefier jam nut so I can pinch it up even tighter, but for now I have squirted GT85 on the stuck nut to see if any can get into the thread overnight and loosen it. I think I will also try immersing the nut in boiling water before my next attempt to see if heat helps. (I don't really want to apply a flame because I might damage the nearby freehub. And set fire to the GT85, of course! )

This "jam but" is your version of a locknut?

 

[ColinJ]

This "jam but" is your version of a locknut?

I'm not exactly sure if they are the same thing - basically one nut tightened against another, rather than a single special type of nut.

The problem is that the nut I want to shift is on very tight on the axle. Axles by design spin freely, so I need to stop it turning while I undo the nut. A jam nut (or locknut?) is the only way I can think of that won't damage the thread on the axle. I could hold the other end in a vice or with mole grips but the thread would no doubt pay the price.

 

[classic33]

I'm not exactly sure if they are the same thing - basically one nut tightened against another, rather than a single special type of nut.

The problem is that the nut I want to shift is on very tight on the axle. Axles by design spin freely, so I need to stop it turning while I undo the nut. A jam nut (or locknut?) is the only way I can think of that won't damage the thread on the axle. I could hold the other end in a vice or with mole grips but the thread would no doubt pay the price.

Try applying heat to either the nuts or the axle. Hot piece of metal, heated on the cooker, and placed on the nut/axle and allow to cool.

 

[numbnuts]

 

[Dave7]

I have ridden through Hollins Green near Glazebrook many times. @Dave7 will know at least roughly where I mean.

Apart from two pubs and houses there is nothing in Hollins Green. Until today! The village has built, opened and runs a Community Village Shop. It is fantastic. About the width of a double garage but twice as long. The shop stocks all the basics, milk, eggs, bread, tea, beans etc.but also has a very good range of more upmarket food, craft beers, good wines and coffee and cake.

If you ever happen to visit Hollins Green do stop and buy something. Places like this deserve support.

WoW.....hope that store works but seems a gamble.
One of my favourite rides includes Hollins Green (2 rides actually)

 

[Dave7]

Well, I eventually found a 'jam nut' to use on the wheel hub that I am trying to take to pieces for servicing...

Unfortunately, the final score was: Pathetically Wimpy Jam Nut 0 - Tightest Nut On Tight Street, Tight City, Tight Nation, Planet Tight 17!

The jam nut couldn't jam tight enough, so that side kept coming undone rather than the nut on the other end of the axle, which was the one I need to shift. I don't know whether corrosion is the problem, or whether somebody cross-threaded the reluctant nut.

I could try finding a beefier jam nut so I can pinch it up even tighter, but for now I have squirted GT85 on the stuck nut to see if any can get into the thread overnight and loosen it. I think I will also try immersing the nut in boiling water before my next attempt to see if heat helps. (I don't really want to apply a flame because I might damage the nearby freehub. And set fire to the GT85, of course! )

When MrsD immersed my nuts in boiling water then GT85 it definitely got things moving

 

[Dave7]

Morning all .
Strange night. I tried to watch the Italy Vs Turkey game but was soooo tired I went to bed about 2100 and felt into a deep sleep. Result was I was awake at 0415 this morning and have been up since.
Our Tony on at 0600 with SoTS.
Some interesting international footy matches on later which I will enjoy if I can stay awake