Any question answered...

Not sure but I think it's possible to toggle pings for different mail boxes. Auto-redirecting certain mails to a different box should then solve this problem.

Ok. And other than looks are there any advantages?

I'd guess weather proofing if as it's a closed system. But that could also be achieved by using those cable-tie MTB brake boss things right?

There are basically no advantages to it other than looks and maybe aerodynamics (in certain cases). It's heavier, it often makes for worse cable performance due to friction, but mostly it's a rust / dirt trap and adds a load of hassle when re-cabling.

I know some framebuilders, such as Ricky Feather, have incorporated Gore Ride-on into the internal top tube cable routing, which would mitigate some of the problems. But it's definitely one of those things that just became fashionable more as a way of marking out a "high-end" frame rather than because it conferred any real benefit.

Tried that, just added to the frustration, I found that a wire coat-hanger, straightened, worked when used in conjunction with a powerful magnet used on the outside of the frame to guide the wire.

What we did is used our industrial hoover (same as Henry but blue), used some tape to cover up the gap between the hoover and the hole, put a piece of sewing string through and bob your uncle.

It won't really work if you don't cover the gap between the hoover and the frame.

Not sure but I think it's possible to toggle pings for different mail boxes. Auto-redirecting certain mails to a different box should then solve this problem.

By mail boxes do you mean primary/social/promotions?

Or something else? like folders or a whole separate account? (I know you can have multiple gmail accounts on phone app)

I know some framebuilders, such as Ricky Feather, have incorporated Gore Ride-on into the internal top tube cable routing, which would mitigate some of the problems.

That's what I've done too. Didn't realise other people had done it before. My rear brake pull is silky smooth now.

Is it bad not to like those old school Colnago paintjobs?

by old school, do you mean the fancy 90's fadez ?

The answer is yes. Even though I'd say 'nagos border on tacky. The whole fancy spray job thing is rad.

Machine, the real question is; who care? Is it important to whether you like an iconic paint jobs or not?

Can someone help me with a simple English question, please?

What's the different between "if I WAS to do this, it would be..." and suppose to "if I WERE to do this, it would be..."?

Basically I am practicing for a job interview and inevitable, I will say something like "If I was / were appointed this post, I would do x, y and z..." so I want to get the grammar right...

Thanks

What we did is used our industrial hoover (same as Henry but blue)

Henry Hoovers are all the same, they just come in different colours (yellow as well).

The bigger ones have different names.

SOURCE: I have to service them at work.

You'd probably want to define x, y and z before you get to the interview.

I think was would work better because of its singular nature?
But were sounds better to me.

It's "were" in that context. Was implies something in the past.

I have already defined the x, the y and the z, just didnt nt to bore you guys with details... So 'were' it is then. Thanks a lot.

I don't know why, but I don't think you can say "was" with "to (verb)", only "was" with "(verb)ing"
(I don't know what any of these things are called but you know what I mean)

oh Earthloop is right, - I was a baker until last year. If I were a baker I would bake bread.
(I'm hungry)

What did you bake when you were a baker?

It's interesting, my grammatical knowledge is shocking, but I would go for "If I were to be appointed [future?] to the role I would ensure that any reference provided was [perfect?] a good one."

^^ bread. bread and pies. and gingerbread men and macaroons.

Yeah, use "were" in this case. You're talking about something that isn't (yet) a thing so you need to use the subjunctive case.

http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/subjunctive-verbs

I had to learn the "why" of this stuff when I was teaching English - and then clearly forgot it all again.

I generally use the right word/form of words, but can't explain why.

[wonky smile-smiley]

When does the Richmond park deer cull start?

'if' takes subjunctive. Knowing stuff like this is one of the few good reasons for learning Latin.

Thank you very much guys really appreciate it. Shall I just go for "When I am appointed to this post, I will do..." Just to alienate myself? (Only joking...) this is going to be an "interesting" interview in any case, the lead panel member aka my potential boss is a very good friend of mine... Any tips on not being overly friendly? I have been an internal candidate many times but never been interviewed by a personal friend...

we had a term of Latin in secondary school in an effort to get more take up for the GCSE class. really highlighted that grammar is not taught as standard in england.. at least not in my area. all those strange words - nominative, accusative, ablative, dative, we all sat and stared at the poor teacher who had to try and explain them.

Bothers - do they teach grammar proper in the land of the scots?

I got a C in Latin from memory, and a D in French.

I'm dead good at language, me.