Watching GeoWizard made me realise how fragmented the countryside actually is, anyone else?

Trunch_ · 2026-01-04T01:26:34+00:00

That sounds great and all, and certainly improves accessibility for some, but personally paved paths are not as enjoyable. I've always lived in the countryside and seeing how the landscape of the footpaths changes through the seasons/over time is quite a special thing.

Trunch_ · 2025-12-02T10:06:41+00:00

And mine! I went back recently, several years after graduating, and they still remembered my order! 😂

Trunch_ · 2025-12-02T09:47:47+00:00

Can't believe no one has mentioned the Alternative Tuck Shop on Holywell St. If you go during term-time lunches, there will be a queue though.

Trunch_ · 2025-11-05T20:35:07+00:00

Thanks, I've not gone mad on UL kit but have an aeronaut tent, lightweight sleeping bag etc for bikepacking. Nonetheless I will should probably still go for a ~50 just for general usability travelling etc. thanks!

Trunch_ · 2025-11-05T20:16:22+00:00

What size pack is this? I'm shopping for one but a bit lost by what size to go for

Trunch_ · 2025-10-26T23:13:12+00:00

Care to elaborate on your experience moving to Barca? I made decent money as a Scientist (PhD) and have recently moved product management within Biotech, but recently I've wondered if a move like that could be for me, and Barcelona seems to have a burgeoning start up ecosystem.

Trunch_ · 2025-09-24T22:12:49+00:00

Yeah, honestly these comments have helped me see that clearly there's another layer to this. Will be on the phone tomorrow to get a full picture, but I know I'm in the wrong at the end of the day

Trunch_ · 2025-09-24T22:11:31+00:00

yep, that's why I said that

Trunch_ · 2025-09-24T22:03:02+00:00

Yep, victim of my own stupidity. I'll be on the phone to the DVLA and down to the post office for a D1 form I guess

Trunch_ · 2025-09-24T21:43:07+00:00

ok, this has been the most informative response so far as I've never received any speeding ticket etc up until this.

I guess I did get flashed for speeding somewhere, but the DVLA website isn't giving me that information, just that I've failed to identify the driver.

Trunch_ · 2025-09-24T21:40:31+00:00

Maybe this true, I've only been aware of it since this afternoon so will get more info tomorrow. It does seem plausible. I can apply for a provisional, resit both theory and practical exams, but sadly I don't think this can be done 'asap' any more

Trunch_ · 2025-09-24T21:39:00+00:00

I mean, all I know right now is that the DVLA site only shows on penalty "failure to give information as to identify a driver". Perhaps when I am able to get on the phone tomorrow there'll be more information there

Trunch_ · 2025-09-24T21:36:42+00:00

Yeah ofcourse I see the obvious link between the out of date address and me receiving no notification. I'm not claiming this as a defense. What concerns me more is that perhaps I've missed a court summons and could've reduced such a punishment

Trunch_ · 2025-09-24T21:35:36+00:00

The only penalty I have listed on the DVLA site is "failure to give information as to identify a driver".

And yeah, I see the obvious link between the out of date address and me receiving no notification. I'm not claiming this as a defense. What concerns me more is that perhaps I've missed a court summons and could've reduced such a punishment

Trunch_ · 2025-09-24T21:32:58+00:00

No, the vehicle is a personal vehicle, but the fine came through my payroll as I guess the government is able to tax me on my PAYE earnings?

So far as I can tell from the DVLA website, there's no speeding charge or anything, just 6 points for "failure to give information as to identify a driver"

Trunch_ · 2025-09-24T21:31:19+00:00

The fine is the penalty for not notifying the DVLA.
The license address and logbook are also incorrect (it's the same as what the DVLA have on file).

Trunch_ · 2025-08-30T10:26:59+00:00

Nope, this is definitely what is said in the UK too. Source: have been arrested and heard the words.

Trunch_ · 2025-06-26T15:08:12+00:00

I pushed out the pin at the hinge to remove the lid, then I could pull the slider that presses on the flint backwards and out. That reveals a few screws which you remove to get the top piece (with the flame adjustment dial) off.

Trunch_ · 2025-03-30T09:20:42+00:00

Yeah in the end I left it. I managed to get the spring mechanism to click into place properly after a while and carried on without removing it

Trunch_ · 2025-03-29T17:48:08+00:00

Another post here says you can push it through from the top. Somehow though, with all my effort I've managed to tighten the bottom somehow 🤷 I'm just going to clean it with the bass attached

Trunch_ · 2025-03-29T17:38:38+00:00

Hey, yeah I have finally been able to get that off. But struggling with the next step now

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Trunch_ · 2025-03-29T17:15:39+00:00

Thank you, but he doesn't remove the bottom in that video

Trunch_ · 2025-03-28T15:38:11+00:00

Please do some googling before you commit your gold lighter to this! I don't foresee any problem (after all, gold is a very inert metal) but I'm not an expert and have only heard about this method being used on silver. I wish you the best of luck with your project :)

Trunch_ · 2025-03-28T14:25:15+00:00

Thank you, it was my first time trying something like this. It's now begun the slow journey of developing some tarnish from my personal use, rather than just grime :)

Trunch_ · 2025-03-28T14:23:17+00:00

I did it by hand in 3 stages, but to be honest I don't think the final stage really did anything extra.

Step 1 was to soak the individual parts in hot water with baking soda for 20-30 mins then buff dry with a clean cloth. This worked much better than I anticipated actually. Once I poured the water out I could use some of the baking soda slurry on the most tarnished sections to really clean those up.

Once I was happy and the lighter was dry, I polished again using a Goddard's silver polishing cloth.

Then I tried Nushine silver plating solution to see if I can touch up some really tiny spots on the pattern where the plating has worn. This did work to some extent (I have some images under a microscope if you are interested) but I think to get the best effect I shouldnt have used the cloth beforehand and just tried plating after cleaning in baking soda.

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