MadManMike

I was under the impression that draining can be a bit of a ball ache, especially with a tank in the loft. I also read that 8mm microbore can easily get blocked up, so changing one valve after draining could leave other pipes blocked. Anyway, I bought some bungs and all the kit I need so I'll be doing it with a vacuum this weekend. Yes, I'll set up a GoPro so that we can have a laugh if the vacuum doesn't hold 😂

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I did consider that, but if something goes tits up, I'm in trouble (or at least stuck in an endless cycle of pipe freezing until someone can come and save me)

Conflicting information on the internet is so frustrating. I want to change a radiator valve without draining the system, there's a billion different opinions on it. If there wasn't a potential to completely flood my house I'd just go for it, but I don't want to risk it. I'm sure it's plumbers spreading false information so that we still need them 😂

It's in the job description. Look at Alexander, he didn't even use his real name when he was in power (see also: 'Tommy Robinson'). Sacked from almost every job he's had for being useless or a compulsive liar, yet he still 'ran' the country. Fined loads of people £10k a piece over lockdown rule breaches, whilst running his own coke-fuelled parties. Getting smashed with his colleagues whilst we weren't allowed to go to our families funerals. They're all self serving twats, but Trump is certainly one of the worst ones (aside from actual dictators that massacre their own people).

I don't see it as a bad thing that he can open dialogue with him, but if he does cut off all supplies to Ukraine, he's effectively handing it to Russia. If Russia do take Ukraine, where do they go for next? Hopefully he can negotiate some sort of deal and put it to an end, but time will tell I guess.

He wants to turn off the tap for Ukraine and he's a bit pally with Putin, so I can guess where it might end up.

Why? I get the feeling he might be good for America, but not so good for the rest of us.

I agree. Trials on road bikes for example - OK, it's very impressive that you can do trials moves on a bike that's horrible to ride, but it doesn't look smooth and doesn't make an enjoyable video imo. I respect the skills, but a big part of decent videos is the riders style and flow, which is almost impossible on a bike that's not suited for the job.

He just needs to quit, he's clearly not well. He should be in care, not running the country.

They should both be in a retirement home really

I've had this for 6 months now, covered 8,600 miles in it. The novelty still hasn't worn off. It looks great, sounds great and is just a blast to throw round corners.

Why does this make you angry?

Eurovision has always been about politics. I can't believe it's still going to be honest.

I got about a minute in... the editing is a bit much for me.

Isn't it something like 120,000 tonnes? I can't imagine much standing up to that.

Yeah it's very different - the LSD on the front makes it a handful, torque steer when you least expect it. Definitely the most fun daily I've ever had, surprisingly comfortable and economic when you need it, too - a run to Scotland two weeks ago saw 51mpg and my arse wasn't too numb either

Today was reserved for pressure washing and sanding fences. These photos show why that didn't happen. Fun little drive out around the Brecons today, though the weather was so terrible it wasn't a particularly fast one. Nice to clear the head anyway. Also, the internet was right - 5.5k miles on this since December and the front tyres need replacing already!

It did, actually! I can start claiming child benefit again - I had to pay back £1,300 in January and I have probably another £900 to pay back, but as of April I can claim it again!

Anyone have experience of keeping algae / green crap away from paving slabs? It seems the more I pressure wash them, the quicker it comes back again. If you Google it, you just get loads of adverts rather than actual advice. I cleaned the whole garden about 3 months ago and now it looks like an abandoned property already... Any tips??

I've never really "got" gravel bikes, but that was bloody impressive. Nicely shot too.

I got a new car on Monday, she's on 220 miles now, 380 to go until the break-in procedure is complete... Super heavy steering, rock solid suspension and in N mode it does pops & bangs (Subtle ones though, not like the Focus wanker-map bangs). Great fun and an easy way to build my arms up a bit - after an hour of driving they ache like mad 😂

Sadly not, Twitch are pretty strict on boob action - you'll have to sub to my OnlyFans instead if you want the premium content!

I'm gradually getting more into the smart home stuff, but certainly nowhere near "full". I have smart bulbs so I can turn them on by voice or app (And a cool feature to have them randomly turn on and off when I'm away, to make it look like someone's home). I also have Alexa controlled LED Govee lights that I've set up on Twitch so that people can redeem channel points to control them too, really cool but a little unreliable so far. The lights themselves are good, but the link between them and my stream is patchy. Definitely going to look at other stuff, but I don't want to go so far that an internet outage makes my house unusable.

I had a Cannondale full susser which was great fun, but really only good at going full whack (Well, my version of full whack) down trails... Not so good on climbs and certainly no good for any sort of trialsy moves. I broke it down and built a "hardcore hardtail" with the parts, so I now have a hardtail with 150mm travel. It's obviously more harsh on a red trail, but I much prefer the control / feel.