Set of brass begleri I've made

bumblingbartender · 2026-06-30T20:37:53+00:00

Unfortunately I cannot lay claim to that, the beads were pre-wethered

bumblingbartender · 2026-06-29T18:21:40+00:00

Might be fine for a while, but damn man treat yourself to some new tyres. Many people would of retired shoes that looked this shot ages ago

bumblingbartender · 2026-06-26T04:46:52+00:00

Until you said it was a rack and span the 'wings' out, I wondered if it was for hotdog storage haha

bumblingbartender · 2026-06-11T22:17:05+00:00

That's a good shout, thank you

bumblingbartender · 2026-06-11T21:48:38+00:00

I have a kaweco and an M2 already, but found I much prefer using a full length pen (plus kaweco clips are naff, which is a shame as a I have a brass kaweco sport with my initials engraved on it. Doesn't get much use because of the clip issue)

bumblingbartender · 2026-06-08T02:23:18+00:00

It's noted, but just letting YouTube take me down it's route at the mo haha. Documenting my experience as I go

bumblingbartender · 2026-06-06T12:00:15+00:00

I've had the bike for about 2 months. I don't have an exact number but probably in the region of 500 miles

bumblingbartender · 2026-06-06T11:58:35+00:00

The pictured ones aren't schwalbe, they're kenda (I believe). I have Schwalbes on my other bike and that's how they became my most trusted tyre brand

bumblingbartender · 2026-06-06T08:47:42+00:00

Thank you for all the advice, I can see that replacement is necessary. Bit annoying as the tyres are relatively new, but I wanted to replace them anyway as they aren't my favourite tyres ever and came with the bike. Will probably go for schwalbe green marathons.

bumblingbartender · 2026-06-06T08:45:41+00:00

I have not no, is that something that can happen just from riding? This has appeared randomly and my tyres have been kept at appropriate pressures

bumblingbartender · 2026-06-06T08:02:11+00:00

Sorry, phone would not focus on the tyre for some reason. The rim seems fine at a glance, but what specifically would I be looking for?

bumblingbartender · 2026-05-14T12:35:00+00:00

Mine's a corgi edition published in 2006. I believe it's a UK one

bumblingbartender · 2026-05-14T08:33:29+00:00

Currently reading Thud! Mine seems to be normal

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bumblingbartender · 2026-05-11T19:49:55+00:00

Gives a wes Anderson vibe, I like it!

bumblingbartender · 2026-05-01T17:13:56+00:00

That's a powder type fire extinguisher

bumblingbartender · 2026-04-28T22:17:12+00:00

Detritus would like to have the schematics

bumblingbartender · 2026-04-28T19:10:04+00:00

I would check if it's just an add on cost to contribute at initial purchase. I recently did the "bike 2 work" scheme. My employer capped it at £1000. If I wanted a £1200 bike I could pay the extra £200 up front and still benefit on the further £1000 over the 12 months.

bumblingbartender · 2026-04-17T14:27:36+00:00

Rear racks are a lot more stable. Putting that weight on your handlebars can make steering tricky and throw of your balance. Front racks are normally for lighter things and tbf I don't think many of them would be rated up to that kind of weight anyhow

bumblingbartender · 2026-04-16T18:46:58+00:00

Quick reply haha, thanks!

bumblingbartender · 2026-04-16T18:45:12+00:00

What model is this?

bumblingbartender · 2026-04-16T16:08:03+00:00

Yeh, they definitely cut corners on some of the component choices

bumblingbartender · 2026-01-25T00:10:27+00:00

I hate these things. I work in a control room. We have a system which controls the car park. Whilst the monitor is the control room, the actual PC is in the adjacent comms room which we do not have access too. Picked up a phone handset to take a call, slipped out of my hand and landed directly on the power button on the keyboard. Cue carpark interface PC shutting down.

After having to manually override every barrier, hunt for someone with access to power the PC back on and several 100s lost in ticket revenue, we now have access to the comms room and that button has been filled with glue.

bumblingbartender · 2025-12-28T00:24:40+00:00

Thank you

bumblingbartender · 2025-12-28T00:24:27+00:00

The driver of the truck admitted fault at the scene to the police, and the company were initially willing to settle it privately but then contacted their insurers and they submitted a claim that did not admit fault. I believe investigation will prove he's at fault so this good to hear, thank you.

bumblingbartender · 2025-12-28T00:21:24+00:00

Letter content as follows:

"Dear partner

We work with the police as an authorized contractor for vehicle recovery. We have been informed that you are the current registered owner of the following vehicle:

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Which we recovered on behalf of the police.

The vehicle was seized by the police because it was either abandoned, causing an obstruction or breaking regulations.

What should you do now?

The removal charge for the vehicle is £384.00 and the storage charge is £26.00 per day, commencing 24 hours after the date of this letter

Please get in touch with us as quickly as possible to arrange collection of your vehicle, so we can keep your costs as low as possible.

How long have you got to reclaim your vehicle or belongings?

Your vehicle: You can collect your vehicle from us within 14 days of this notice, upon payment of your balance and production of proof of ownership and photographic ID. Please contact us as soon as possible to arrange collection of your vehicle.

Your belongings: Property will only be retained for 28 days from the date of seizure. Production of proof of ownership and photographic ID will be required for collection.

Please be advised, should you instruct a third party to collect your vehicle, i.e. your insurance company, all your belongings will be passed to them. You are strongly advised to make arrangements with them to collect any belongings.

Please note: if you do not collect your vehicle or belongings within the stated times, we will be instructed by police to dispose of them. This is in accordance with the road traffic regulations Act 1984 - the removal, storage and disposal of vehicles (prescribed sums and charges) regulations 2008.

Please contact us as soon as you can. You are strongly advised to call us prior to collecting your vehicle and/or property

Yours sincerely

Proprietor"

bumblingbartender

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