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by Peirre
Sun Oct 03, 2021 10:51 am
Forum: VIDEOS
Topic: I used to work in Distribution for an Oil Company
Replies: 41
Views: 9045

Re: I used to work in Distribution for an Oil Company

My brother, cousin and grandad where not hgv drivers, so that’s out the way, BUT I am one. No one wants to work the equivalent of two weeks work for 1 weeks wages, live in a tin box all week getting stressed out wondering if you will make it home alive at the end of the week, or be prosecuted or jai...
by Peirre
Mon Sep 27, 2021 8:05 pm
Forum: CLOTHING
Topic: Camp shoes. What do you wear?
Replies: 16
Views: 8347

Re: Camp shoes. What do you wear?

I have a pair of Montane camp bootie for when I`m hammock camping, they have a decent soft sole that grip, and are insulated, they pack down into a small stuff sack & Cost around £40
https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk ... ties-p4766
by Peirre
Sun Aug 29, 2021 7:14 am
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Welding machine - what is it??
Replies: 6
Views: 1846

Re: Welding machine - what is it??

Geek Alert
Find a book in your local library called "The Science and Practice of Welding" by AC Davis.
Anyone who has been a welding apprentice will know this book as it explains the methodology and geeky bits about what happens when you weld materials together
by Peirre
Fri Aug 27, 2021 3:24 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Welding machine - what is it??
Replies: 6
Views: 1846

Re: Welding machine - what is it??

It’s a standard “stick welder” I’ve a similar one in the shed gathering dust along with a MIG set, that ones probably good enough for 1mm-1.5mm rods but the duty cycle will be crap, and unless you are using MMA regularly it’s likely to gather dust in your shed too. I haven’t used MMA in over 20 year...
by Peirre
Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:21 pm
Forum: ACCESSORIES
Topic: Bike security options when touring Europe.
Replies: 21
Views: 6832

Re: Bike security options when touring Europe.

I had a hotel owner pull his car out the lockup and insisted I push the bike inside, at Zamora I intentionally booked a hotel room away from the tourist hotels, it turned out the hotel/bar owner was an ex bullfighter & a biker who after being prodded by the locals let me put my bike in the priva...
by Peirre
Sat Jul 10, 2021 8:21 am
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Continental updates please
Replies: 253
Views: 43065

Re: Continental updates please

Batch numbers for the Indian ones are 4120Z001, 4120Z002 and 4120Z003. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-57665765 . After reading this I checked the details on the paper letter I received recently of my vaccination batches and found out that my 1st dose was from the 4120Z003 batch so that leave...
by Peirre
Sat Jul 03, 2021 3:41 pm
Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
Topic: ABR FESTIVAL 2022 TICKETS
Replies: 11
Views: 3845

Re: ABR FESTIVAL 2022 TICKETS

I know that it’s a long way off, but I’ve purchased my 2022 ticket, this will be my 1st ABR festival. Although atm I can’t decide if it’s worth the extra cost buying a Thursday VIP ticket.

Edit: can anyone tell me what is, and is not included in the ticket price
by Peirre
Tue Jun 15, 2021 2:16 pm
Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
Topic: ABR Festival - Please Read
Replies: 62
Views: 16048

Re: ABR Festival - Please Read

I wonder if anyone will fake the result? It’s easy to obtain a kit, and using the test trip ID number to report a negative result online That seems a cop out and potentially could affect attendees The whole lateral flow reporting setup relies on the honesty of the person reporting the test result. ...
by Peirre
Tue Jun 15, 2021 9:46 am
Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
Topic: ABR Festival - Please Read
Replies: 62
Views: 16048

Re: ABR Festival - Please Read

I wonder if anyone will fake the result?
It’s easy to obtain a kit, and using the test trip ID number to report a negative result online
by Peirre
Sat Jun 05, 2021 2:18 pm
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: Disposable Gloves
Replies: 11
Views: 3561

Re: Disposable Gloves

+1 for black mambas

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