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[Boston always unofficial]

Can anyone remember the name of the chocolate bar from the 70s that was dark chocolate with a raspberry cream type filling?

I'm having an old lady blonde moment 🤦

First one that jumps out to me is Fry's Chocolate Cream but ya can still get them.

[reddebs]

First one that jumps out to me is Fry's Chocolate Cream but ya can still get them.

It's Ruffles 👍

[Boston always unofficial]

That's a chip/crisps brand over here!

[liverbloke]

It's Ruffles 👍

they're more like a thicker coconut-y bounty type raspberry filling

my nan used to buy me them when i was growing up and every time i see them i think of her

[stoa]

Yeah. Just don't turn your camera on, or deny it access when it asks initially.

Works a treat and was a life-saver when we were working from home and I got away with having no video, because my camera was "broken".

[reddebs]

they're more like a thicker coconut-y bounty type raspberry filling

my nan used to buy me them when i was growing up and every time i see them i think of her

They are/were that type of filling and they remind me of high school 😁

[John C]

I've got a Carrera Vengance mountain bike, 27.5" wheels, it looks like 1" wide rims. Obviously mountain bike tyres.

Would I be able to but & fit 1.5" roadwheels (I don't think I want slim 1") to it and if so will I need new tubes also?

Ta folks.

[redbyrdz]

I've got a Carrera Vengance mountain bike, 27.5" wheels, it looks like 1" wide rims. Obviously mountain bike tyres.

Would I be able to but & fit 1.5" roadwheels (I don't think I want slim 1") to it and if so will I need new tubes also?

Ta folks.

Do you just want to be able to use slick (or at least with less profile) tyres? Or is there another reason for wanting new wheels?

You should be able to find non-knobbly tyres for your current wheels. I have some cheapo lifeline ones in 26" for my old commuter bike.

If you want new wheels, you'd have to work out (or measure) the diameter (with tyres) of the current ones and of the new ones. . 27.5" wheels are also called 650B, and some bikes are designed to take both 29"/700c (road) wheels and the smaller 650B with a larger tyre. But usually those come with the larger wheel, so I wouldn't be sure that you can swap a 700c wheel with a skinny tyre into a 650B frame too...)
Alternatively - do you have a wheel ypu can put in to test it?

Does the bike have disc brakes, or rim brakes? Rim might be more difficult, because you'll have to make sure the brake track is in the right spot, not just the diameter of the wheels.

[John C]

Thanks Redbyrdz.
The bike has disc brakes.

It's to reduce rolling resistance really, I won't be going off-road on it so just want to get about a bit easier that with the wide tyres. Mate have plans for going various places.

[redbyrdz]

Thanks Redbyrdz.
The bike has disc brakes.

It's to reduce rolling resistance really, I won't be going off-road on it so just want to get about a bit easier that with the wide tyres. Mate have plans for going various places.

I'd just get some semi-slick 650B tyres, and keep the current wheels. That's the easiest and cheapest change. There should be plenty of choice now, because the size has become popular for gravel riding. You should be able to keep the same tubes then too.

This looks a great offer:
https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/wtb-horizon-road-tcs-tyre-tan-650-x-47c-1/

...but there's plenty of choice. "Commuter" tyres will generally be more sturdy, but also heavier and slower. If you're planning on some longer rides, I'd get a better tyre (like the one above) for less rolling resistance. But then also pack an extra tube in case things go wrong.

[John C]

Thank you so much for your help, I'll look in to it all

[24/7]

John next week......

[John C]

 

[redbyrdz]

Honestly saw someone in that kit today!

[24/7]

Honestly saw someone in that kit today!

Was he struggling with tyres that had too much traction by any chance, while taking a week to write a post.....?

[redbyrdz]

Was he struggling with tyres that had too much traction by any chance, while taking a week to write a post.....?

Nope. Was quite fast. New tyres seem to be working....

[rob1966]

Nope. Was quite fast. New tyres seem to be working....

Dressed like that no wonder he was fast, you'd not want anyone to recognise you

[Chakan]

Any ideas what this is? I was cleaning up leaves with the blower in the drive way and underneath my camper and this popped out. Now I dunno if it's just got caught under the camper or actually part of it?? Bit worried now.

[liverbloke]

Any ideas what this is? I was cleaning up leaves with the blower in the drive way and underneath my camper and this popped out. Now I dunno if it's just got caught under the camper or actually part of it?? Bit worried now.

that's the flange-sprocket-fixing

if it isn't connected to the gasket baring using the throttle-adaptor then your camper van will explode

hope that helps

[Chakan]

that's the flange-sprocket-fixing

if it isn't connected to the gasket baring using the throttle-adaptor then your camper van will explode

hope that helps

Well hopefully the camper doesn't explode anytime soon!!

[afc tukrish]

Well hopefully the camper doesn't explode anytime soon!!

Camper van beethoven gas leak...

[Chakan]

Camper van beethoven gas leak...

Luckily my camper doesn't use propane or anything like that! Can you imagine

[Ghost Town]

On the plus side MI5 won't be able to keep tabs on your camping trips any more

[Chakan]

On the plus side MI5 won't be able to keep tabs on your camping trips any more

In the US? British secret service have a lot of explaining to do all the way here

Plus they can just track my phone anyway...

Me to wife : Honey do you think the government and corporations are listening to everything we say??
My wife : Of course!! Don't be ridiculous.

I laughed, she laughed, Siri laughed, Alexa laughed.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

 

[Ghost Town]

In the US? British secret service have a lot of explaining to do all the way here

My mistake...MI6

[Chakan]

My mistake...MI6

well the good thing is that it’s actually got nothing to do with my camper which is a relief. Still no idea what it is, but a guy who works on my specific camper line says he’s never seen that on a camper before. So might be just something that was in my driveway.

Or said tracking device

[rob1966]

well the good thing is that it’s actually got nothing to do with my camper which is a relief. Still no idea what it is, but a guy who works on my specific camper line says he’s never seen that on a camper before. So might be just something that was in my driveway.

Or said tracking device

Looks like it was meant to hold something under it, so somewhere there is a car bomb lying in the road. MI6 really need to look at the quality of their operatives.....

[Chakan]

Looks like it was meant to hold something under it, so somewhere there is a car bomb lying in the road. MI6 really need to look at the quality of their operatives.....

Apparently someone mentioned it might be for a screw top garage opener type thingy. So I’m looking into that now.

Yeah they really need to work on their spy stuff, as my camper has been parked in the same spot for around 4 months cause of the winter, so that’s a useless piece of information and if it is a pipe bomb exploding ordinance of some sort, my camper doesn’t have a starter switch. Amateurs.

[liverbloke]

Apparently someone mentioned it might be for a screw top garage opener type thingy. So I’m looking into that now.

Yeah they really need to work on their spy stuff, as my camper has been parked in the same spot for around 4 months cause of the winter, so that’s a useless piece of information and if it is a pipe bomb exploding ordinance of some sort, my camper doesn’t have a starter switch. Amateurs.

yes - looking on google it looks like it's the trolley part of a garage opener mechanical system

(and i'm being serious this time)

[Chakan]

yes - looking on google it looks like it's the trolley part of a garage opener mechanical system

(and i'm being serious this time)

Yeah something akin to this maybe...

Seems like the mystery has been almost solved, which is quite a relief. Plus my garage door still works so that's a bonus.

[afc tukrish]

yes - looking on google it looks like it's the trolley part of a garage opener mechanical system

(and i'm being serious this time)

first time for everything...

[AlphaDelta]

Going to America in September with a group of the lads, unfortunately they are all flying from Heathrow to Philadelphia and since Covid you can no longer fly directly to Philly.
My options are fly into New York and commute down, apparently its something like $12 on the train. Alternatively I can go with Aer Lingus via Dublin into Philadelphia.

But, my question is, if I am flying alone is it worth going Business Class? I've got a bit of money left to me, not mega amounts, but its probably my only chance to sample it. I watch the YouTube videos and it does look good.

Would you have a go or go economy and save your dough?

[rob1966]

Going to America in September with a group of the lads, unfortunately they are all flying from Heathrow to Philadelphia and since Covid you can no longer fly directly to Philly.
My options are fly into New York and commute down, apparently its something like $12 on the train. Alternatively I can go with Aer Lingus via Dublin into Philadelphia.

But, my question is, if I am flying alone is it worth going Business Class? I've got a bit of money left to me, not mega amounts, but its probably my only chance to sample it. I watch the YouTube videos and it does look good.

Would you have a go or go economy and save your dough?

Missus has done first class to San Francisco, she loved it.

If I had the money I'd do it both ways, if money is a bit tight, economy out and business back. I've done Florida 3 times, always economy and the out leg has always been fine, but never been able to sleep coming back, too noisy and dickheads pushing the seats back is annoying as fuck.

If you've never been the states, word of advice - when you get there, stay up until 10/11pm USA time, so its 3/4am UK time - you'll then wake at 7/8 am and will immediately adjust to USA time - if you go to bed earlier, you'll wake up about 4am their time. Coming back, you'll be fucked, but stay up til 10pm or you'll suffer.

[Elmo!]

On flying to NY or via Dublin, I've never done it myself but definitely seen it recommended flying through Ireland if you can because you can go through border control/visa checks in Dublin with much lower queues (and walk out the airport in Philly as if you came off a domestic flight) than you would get in NY if flying direct from UK.

[rob1966]

On flying to NY or via Dublin, I've never done it myself but definitely seen it recommended flying through Ireland if you can because you can go through border control/visa checks in Dublin with much lower queues (and walk out the airport in Philly as if you came off a domestic flight) than you would get in NY if flying direct from UK.

Yep, my mum did that flying to Boston with Aer Lingus, they flew Manc to Shannon, cleared US customs and straight out at Logan.

 Last time we did Florida we were in a queue for about 2 hours at passport control, about 4 transatlantic flights landed one after the other and a flight from Mexico and they hardly had any desks open, not funny after a 9 hour flight

[Elzar]

Is there anywhere I can ask techie questions?

I am trying to create a forms questionnaire, where the answer is recorded in a different excel sheet depending upon the first answer to the form.

[Elmo!]

Is there anywhere I can ask techie questions?

I am trying to create a forms questionnaire, where the answer is recorded in a different excel sheet depending upon the first answer to the form.

Here might be best?

https://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=351294.msg18788084#new

[AndyInVA]

Going to America in September with a group of the lads, unfortunately they are all flying from Heathrow to Philadelphia and since Covid you can no longer fly directly to Philly.
My options are fly into New York and commute down, apparently its something like $12 on the train. Alternatively I can go with Aer Lingus via Dublin into Philadelphia.

But, my question is, if I am flying alone is it worth going Business Class? I've got a bit of money left to me, not mega amounts, but its probably my only chance to sample it. I watch the YouTube videos and it does look good.

Would you have a go or go economy and save your dough?

I did first class once in my life Seat A1 on a trans atlantic flight. It was great. I got very drunk on endless booze and had plenty of leg room.

I dodnt see business class as that much of a big deal. I would go first class or baggage class, no point wasting your own money on a minor upgrade. The big bonus is hanging out in the lounge before hand if you long layovers or a flight later in the day. I met a guy on the train tp Gatwick one one time and he had an extra lounge pass. We both got massively smashed in the 2-3 hours before we had to board. That was awesome.

Personally I wouldnt waste your money on business class and do first class later in life when your body will appreciate it more.

[CraigDS]

Going to America in September with a group of the lads, unfortunately they are all flying from Heathrow to Philadelphia and since Covid you can no longer fly directly to Philly.
My options are fly into New York and commute down, apparently its something like $12 on the train. Alternatively I can go with Aer Lingus via Dublin into Philadelphia.

But, my question is, if I am flying alone is it worth going Business Class? I've got a bit of money left to me, not mega amounts, but its probably my only chance to sample it. I watch the YouTube videos and it does look good.

Would you have a go or go economy and save your dough?

I did business class to Dubai and back (and Maldives and back from there too) - and I thought it was 100000% worth it.

The quality of it does depend on the airline and plane though, so double check before you go for it.