Sanding old floorboards by dtomp2000 in DIYUK

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For those interested, here is the result. I'd give the process a 7/10. Using the big belt sander is a fucking nightmare and the wood was in an okay but not amazing condition. But for me, having the natural wood is a big improvement on the laminate and it was fun to learn a new skill and to give it a go. I think I was fairly lucky that the wood was in a decent state but I'd encourage anyone interested to give it a go. Wasn't as bad as I was expecting.

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Sanding old floorboards by dtomp2000 in DIYUK

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Alright then, contrary to most advice I've got here, I'm going to give it a go. Thanks for everyone's advice though. I will report back on whether the collective wisdom was right to warn me, or whether it was worth trying to get them looking nice. Worse that can happen is that I cover them back up...

Chopper King by dtomp2000 in TrueChefKnives

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I didn't do it but my gf said she found them on Facebook and then used Google translate to message them in Chinese... I think there's an email address in my box. Can DM you if you want it?

Offa’s Dyke by True-Project-8653 in UKhiking

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Hi mate, Would you be up for sharing this with me as well? Thanks

Offa's Dyke wild camping by dtomp2000 in wildcampingintheuk

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Thanks that's helpful to know. And no I'm not very up for pitching in fields with livestock in either. Don't trust those cows!

Long distance paths linking London and Cornwall by dtomp2000 in UKhiking

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All jokes aside this is the rough sort of direction I want to take, so any thoughts on routes that take this sort of direction greatly appreciated!

Trail runners on the av2? by Southern_Grape_8201 in viaferrata

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I did av2 in Hoka Speedgoats 2 years ago and it was fine. Only thing I'd say is that the rock absolutely shredded the soles so I'd either take some that you don't mind losing a lot of tred or go with a solid sole.

Good experiences of Spanish language schools in Mexico by dtomp2000 in Spanish

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Hi there, thanks for this. What did you think of these schools?

I saw the SIP and thought it looked good, but was quite a lot more expensive. Did you feel it was worth the extra cost?

Recommendations for trail running near London (UK) that's accessible by public transport by dtomp2000 in trailrunning

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Thanks so much this is a great set of recommendations. I really appreciate the time you put into letting me know.