The Retirement Thread

[Tenkaykev]

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.

One nut up against t’other, the last nut on is the “ locknut “
Try two spanners, one on the locknut, one on the nut it is locking and tighten them against each other “ effing tight” ( this means the front nut is actually being turned in the loosening direction to bind it against the locknut)

 

[Tenkaykev]

When I had a problem my Openreach neighbour had a meter of some kind he plugged into my house socket and could check all the junctions between me and the exchange. Nothing of significance so he said it was probably an exchange problem. Following day it was fixed somewhere.

That sounds like a time delay pulse gubbins. When I w*rked we had a similar bit of kit that sent a pulse down an underground armoured cable and told you the distance to the short / break in circuit so you knew where to dig ( as if the JCB digging a trench wasn’t clue enough) 🤔

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all, Tony Blackbum on the radio, the sun is shining what more could you ask for

We are going to a BBQ at our friends place from lunchtime, crispy food and ale will be the order of the day.

Stay safe everyone

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning folks,
We’re off to the Park shortly where Mrs Tenkaykev will be going for a run with our daughter while I’m on granddad duties. We’ll be bringing our granddaughter back home with us so mum can have a bit of time to herself. It’s sleepover tonight and I’m really looking forward to watching , and singing along to “ Frozen “ for the 27th time 😁
Have a peaceful day folks ☀️🚴🏃‍♀️🎶

 

[PaulSB]

Good day to you all. The day has dawned bright and breezy. This will do for me, so long as I can knock about in shorts and T-shirt I'm happy. I don't need scorchio.

A bit stiff from yesterday's ride but my morning stretches should sort that out. I'm working the club bar at 5.30 which I suspect will be busy. There's tennis and cricket matches on today. This aside nothing I must do but a couple of cycle related things on the agenda. My Kinesis may have punctured and sealed yesterday - could be a thorn involved but decided to leave it in place till I got home. I need to collect the Cervelo from the LBS who have checked it over following Monday's little collision.

950+ cases in Chorley. June 21st ain't gonna happen. ☹️

 

[PaulSB]

That sounds like a time delay pulse gubbins. When I w*rked we had a similar bit of kit that sent a pulse down an underground armoured cable and told you the distance to the short / break in circuit so you knew where to dig ( as if the JCB digging a trench wasn’t clue enough) 🤔

Shouldn't you do that before the JCB started digging?? Or does this explain why they're so many holes in our roads. 🤔

 

[rustybolts]

950+ cases in Chorley. June 21st ain't gonna happen.

Same pattern developing all over the place would be bad news indeed

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. No doubt as a result of overindulging in my meal out with my friends last night I had a crap sleep so up and out at 5am and managed a 9 mile run. Hopefully I've burned off some of the lasagne and chocolate fudge cake

Bit fresher this morning so quite pleasant.

I may need a siesta later in the hope of nodding off for even half an hour.

 

[Mo1959]

Same pattern developing all over the place would be bad news indeed

Think I read Dundee was way up too. Just 22 miles away from here. Just wait till after this stupid gathering for the footie.

 

[gavroche]

Salut tout le monde. The new three piece suite is being delivered this morning, between 6.45 and 8.45 so shouldn't be long now before we have something comfy to sit on.
Tomorrow afternoon we are invited to a garden dinner at my BiL near Caernarfon but we can't take Molly because they don't like dogs.
I bought a new jersey yesterday, orange one, reduced from £34.99 to £17.00. and my wife said: " you can't failed to be seen with this one" as it is bright orange. I might use it today when I go for a ride later.
As it is Saturday today, I think @Mo1959 is having a lie-in or she is doing a 40 miler and isn't back yet.
Au revoir.

 

[gavroche]

Oops. she just beat me to it.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning people.

 

[PaulSB]

Think I read Dundee was way up too. Just 22 miles away from here. Just wait till after this stupid gathering for the footie.

I know it's the Euros but is Scotland allowing crowds in?

 

[Mo1959]

I know it's the Euros but is Scotland allowing crowds in?

Pretty sure there's a certain number allowed into Hampden, plus there's an area on Glasgow Green where so many can sit and watch on the big screen too. Drinks only supposed to be served and consumed at tables, but after a few I wonder.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Looking good today
Off out exploring the Vale of Berkeley this morning.
Having a barbecue later, so will be firing up the Cadac around 3pm.
I doubt very much that June 21st is going to be 'Freedom Day' but I can live with the current restrictions OK.