Started some light exercise, but still drinking like an alcoholic fish. Need to sort my head out and get some of this weight off. It certainly wont be helping my screwed circulatory system. Sorry to hear that Rich. I deleted my initial response in case it got taken out of context and a bit 'big bro...

My belly most definitely looks 'down' and deflated. Really happy with that even though I don't feel as though I've actually lost weight. Got a 140 mile round trip commute for a blood taking shift booked for tomorrow. So that should help a little, along with the fact that I'm hoping to make it throug...

Selling this before actually taking receipt of it as John had kindly acquired it for me for a great price. But in the meanwhile my father in law passed away and a couple of weeks later my dad fractured his c spine. So my clearout to try and make workable space in the sheds, ended up suffering. Along...

72.8kg. But in real money ..... Today is the first time since I was in my teens that I'm under 11 and a half stones. 11 stone 6.5lbs From being almost 14 stone this time last year. Finding it easy to maintain this weight too. The real benefit is that I've not felt this strong on a bike for 25 years...

I took the other Jones out, the singlespeed one. Front brake is binding, it's an avid elixir. The pistons do seem to be fully retracted. I've left the calliper in a bag of penetrating fluid and will do a fully brake cleaner clean & full, flush & bleed tomorrow. If it was the TRP's I'd just ...

I took the other Jones out, the singlespeed one. Front brake is binding, it's an avid elixir. The pistons do seem to be fully retracted. I've left the calliper in a bag of penetrating fluid and will do a fully brake cleaner clean & full, flush & bleed tomorrow. If it was the TRP's I'd just ...

I have the SIDS in 29er/27.5 boost flavour. Sadly the steerer is a bit too short for the young uns bike!! Need some swaps. Preferably 27.5+ size and at least 200mm steerer (headset cups are making it quite high stack height). I have the remote lever somewhere but at present cannot find it. Stanchion...

Took a while to find this thread! Guessing everyone has been riding rather than messing about with bikes Last year I fitted some Clarks cable brakes to my El Mariachi just to keep it going, but they were rather poor. Fine for using with mini-voodoo at slow speeds but that’s about it. They were chea...

Hyppy wrote: ↑Wed Apr 30, 2025 2:44 pm

Johnallan wrote: ↑Tue Apr 29, 2025 9:51 pm What is the hub?

Do you really need to ask? Hunt, obviously. Whichever hubs they were or are using on the Trail Wide V2s. Did we decide they're possibly made by Novatec?

Hi Shaf How much are you thinking. What has broken, do you know if they do a replacement. I will take it anyway even if it's just the dry bag as I have some voile straps 👍👍😁. Let me know how to send you the money and how much. Cheers Stu Thanks Stu. I will let you contact Stu and discuss with him h...

All proceeds to the forum. Give me (ie the forum) whatever you like. Higher is better as it is a high quality bit of kit and with some thought voukd be repaired. Just needs some rethreading after you purchase the spare parts from Miss Grapes shop. Bought it for about £50 used but never realised it h...

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L12647587/rec ... ts?yr=curM

Apparently there's a Eurasian Kestrel being spotted within half a mile from mine. Just one though it seems but on many days

I'd see what species you have flying around locally and then see what is required for those. Chances are you'd be making boxes for tits and finches. Swifts have somewhat specific requirements, I'm sure I've seen someone who makes swift boxes as a hobby/passion. Swallows want a shelf in a shed or si...

A swift or swallow nest box would be my choice. Swift, is a good shout Hux. But sadly I'm, one - afraid of heights so getting up to about 5m top screw it in would do me over and two, I'd have to commission a proper ladder to get up there. I reckon I could easily get up to about 3m without too much ...

Hmm interesting that Shaff. Regards owls Phil, there is definitely owls close by as we hear them sometimes. Just a matter of attracting them might be tough. Though at least whenever I look up at this mansion of a owl box it'll fill me with the warmth... Are you going for the deluxe version then? :g...

Very interesting owl box vid... https://youtu.be/zr8qLyAFl_k?si=GxkyHWnDhFdXal-L

Shaf, how about chiseling out the innards of a section left whole like a real deep bowl, cutting a thinner section to make a roof, then just drilling a hole for birds to use to get in and out? Edit: it may be easier to split a section and hollow out each half like a canoe before adding a slice as t...

This suggests that (in my understanding) I can probably create some sort of a hybrid system where the satellite dish was. Something that allows the birds to come in via the bottom and enough interior space to make a cosy living area. Maybe I'm overthinking it and should remain small enough for my bo...

Some of the wood I'm processing (trying to process on a tight budget) and where it will go. Plenty more of that conifer that is much easier to cut down as it's more wet/green and smaller lumps. It will hopefully go up on that there wall above our window. https://i.imgur.com/oJYZ0lF.jpg https://i.img...

How about an owl box Shaf? Yes Stu. This is the type of input I wanted. But, I'm just weary that surely an owl wouldn't take to the back of my house. Even though it is quiet round the back and I've kept everything green on both sides of the house etc. If you or anyone can advise as to how to make t...

https://www.rspb.org.uk/helping-nature/what-you-can-do/activities/build-a-birdbox Ooh, that is a rather interesting read/find. I'll enjoy reading that thanks Bob and it fills me with a wonderful sense of 'being useful'. Already pictured in my head another spot for maybe a second home behind the she...

This is the pdf guide I'm using but it's rather wordy. Just getting real life exp of what I should maybe go for here in sunny West Yorkshire and then I can just go directly to a design of a birdhouse of that size/design etc. https://www.bto.org/how-you-can-help/providing-birds/putting-nest-boxes-bir...

Boab wrote: ↑Thu Apr 24, 2025 10:44 am https://www.rspb.org.uk/helping-nature/ ... -a-birdbox

Very true Bob. But then that would reduce the point of this thread. Maybe one just wants simple conversation about what birdhouse and where, rather

Still available. All proceeds to help those that are being exterminated (palestinians) or those trying to finally rebuild their lives after over 20 years of torture and oppression (the Syrians). Price reduced to £20 posted. They really are some lovely shoes and so comfortable. Sorry for underselling...

Hi you lot. Just wanted to pick the brains of those that frequent the wildlife thread. Regards what birdhouse I should build to increase likelihood of uptake. Will try to get it up ASAP. The wood will be from the conifer just last year that was felled (commissioned) by myself. Before it ruined the w...