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news / Re: significant repeats

« Last post by sirlockoff on Yesterday at 09:52:15 pm »

dwoods did sleepwalker stand (8C+?) 4 times in a session

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beta - chuffing / Re: From a Distance - loose hold

« Last post by ToxicBilberry on Yesterday at 09:51:51 pm »

Ignore SiWitch - he’s got form for being grumpy about fixing gear and holds. Leaver the loose hold off, wire brush behind it and then glue it back on with epoxy resin - it will be invisible if done properly. Just wait for a quiet day and don’t ask for consensus. It reminds me of a story about Gary Gibson being heckled at a talk he gave - ‘hey Gary I’ve memorised all the holds in cheedale in case you do any chipping’ Gary: ‘that’s funny because I’ve made most of them’
https://www.travisperkins.co.uk/filling-and-grab-adhesives/sika-300ml-anchorfix-1-epoxy-resin/p/508805

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shootin' the shit / Re: U-S-A! The American Politics Thread.

« Last post by ferret on Yesterday at 09:35:38 pm »

Who are the forerunners - Trump, Biden, RFK- Jr,

It would be fascinating to see RFK-Jr get in, very unlikely I'd imagine due to his status as the enemy of truth, unfortunately it looks like Trump vs Biden.

It's doubtful he can even get on all state ballots right now so it's technically impossible for him to win out right.
Even if he was on them I'd bet everything I have in the bank that no 3rd party candidate could win. It's too hard the way the US system is set up

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shootin' the shit / Re: Cars, Cars, Fucking CARS !!

« Last post by spidermonkey09 on Yesterday at 07:45:45 pm »

It is indeed the diff - fuck! Good diagnostics TT.

So on the face of it I have two options I think. Option 1: drive the car until it goes bang, then scrap it. Option 2: source used diff online and get it fitted. I can find something that looks like it would fit on ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226120027494?chn=ps&_ul=GB&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-166974-033325-9&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=226120027494&targetid=2276391439863&device=m&mktype=pla_with_promotion&googleloc=9046603&poi=&campaignid=21069693970&mkgroupid=165332018528&rlsatarget=pla-2276391439863&abcId=9387975&merchantid=114897452&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwl4yyBhAgEiwADSEjeIAhYaVfOVQxJyVyRVZPn13pZ-iK6NI2Qia0YqajrHqIWlAL7EvtwBoC5ToQAvD_BwE) but it does rather look like it's been salvaged from the Titanic. The mechanic I spoke to about this was dubious it was worth it due to the general rust below the car, but I am quite unwilling to commit to car searching again, especially after it just passed it's MOT...

Anyone know roughly how much labour is involved in replacing a rear diff? I'll obviously ask the mechanic as well (who is very good and I am confident he won't rip me off).

To top it off while it was on the ramp the mechanic pointed out a lump in a tyre, so I've got to get one of them as well...

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beta - chuffing / Re: From a Distance - loose hold

« Last post by Tony on Yesterday at 06:21:22 pm »

I see some have been upset by my puntering Jon Boy with the comment, “Akin to condoning chipping.”

I’d point out:
1) that “akin” does not mean “the same as”, it means “similar” or (more literally) “related”. I meant this in the sense that chipping (often) removes some of the difficulty for those without the physical ability; the removal of perceived loose holds could be considered the removal of uncertainty for those without the psychological ability. Hence “akin”. Besides chipping and cleaning (aka removal of loose holds) has always been poorly delineated.

2) I don’t take “wadding” or “puntering” very seriously, you may have noticed.

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music, art and culture / Re: TV/iplayer must watches

« Last post by TobyD on Yesterday at 05:49:05 pm »

I am certain, that (barring some undisclosed mental health issues) the writers of the new season of Dr Who, are on Acid.

Still, made me smile.

I haven't watched Dr Who since I was a kid and I'm pretty sure it was Sylvester McCoy. The above comment makes me want to watch it again now.

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get involved: access, environment, BMC / Re: Hold repair beta thread

« Last post by Fiend on Yesterday at 04:22:09 pm »

So a banana skin is the key beta!

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get involved: access, environment, BMC / Re: Hold repair beta thread

« Last post by SA Chris on Yesterday at 03:39:45 pm »

Bet it's that Johnny Brown chap. he's a ne'er do well that 'un

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get involved: access, environment, BMC / Re: Hold repair beta thread

« Last post by steveri on Yesterday at 03:10:39 pm »

"This (new routing) machine kills fascists"...
https://www.thebmc.co.uk/swastika-removed-apr24

Good one

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for sale / wanted / Re: UKB Freecycle

« Last post by nik at work on Yesterday at 02:59:39 pm »

Cool, I’ll pass this on and give you a shout if they’re interested. Thanks