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My Dad is allergic to my dog. And my partner's parents have a cat who started self harming every time we visited with the dog.
He used to go and stay at my Mum's, but she's now moved abroad. It has been a massive pain in the arse, particularly around times like Xmas, but even if I'd known all that beforehand, I probably still would have got him.

Maybe check with any friends and family you visit regularly first, to see if they'd be alright with you bringing a dog should you get one? And also line up potential dog-sitters for when you have to go somewhere without it.

Dylan Groenewegen banned until May 2021

Riding with flat shoes on Garmin Vector pedals. Could that damage them or mess with the calibration?

My 'winter' bike is now also my daily do everything bike and want to avoid swapping pedals every other day if I can, but also don't want to wear cycling shoes to pop to the shops.

Jonny Smith did a very good video on that a little while back

https://youtu.be/X4QgKJ85vd8

I have added a gilet in the past, which helps but then it's a faff to deal with two zips to get to your jersey pockets. I never really use the pockets in the brevet jacket because as someone else said, you get a lot of condensation in there and everything ends up quite damp.

LS merino would have been warmer, but not by enough last night I don't think.

About 40km. Few laps of Regents, which was freezing, then up to Swains and back down

Last night was the first ride in a while where my Brevet Insulated Jacket just wasn't warm enough (was about 2ºC according to Wahoo). I had a long sleeve jersey and a mesh base layer underneath and a snood around my neck to stop warm air escaping, but really felt the cold particularly on my arms and chest. Was just about bearable on the flat but coming down Highgate Hill and Holloway Road was miserable

Would something like the new PT Winter Jacket be warmer, or do I need to look into thicker base/mid layers?

That makes sense and was very much the opposite of what I was doing.

Plugged the hole and went for a ride last night and all was good.

Have plugged it and it's holding air. Need to take for a test ride though, as it was holding air before and only started pissing sealant everywhere when I was riding, presumably from being squashed when absorbing bumps, etc.

55psi (total weight is probably about 95kg - both I and it are heavy)

Not sure about C-sections, actually. I think I remember the breeder I got Ziggy from saying that they had sent their males away to breed with other females though, which would imply natural insemination I guess.

If you get a Boston from a reputable breeder, they should be fine. Mine just turned 6 and has had no health problems (aside from the odd accident related leg/foot problem). He normally has his mouth closed and breathes through his nose unless he's working hard.

I have a Boston. Perfect dogs.

Small enough for living in a flat (we're currently in a 1 bed), but still a proper dog that likes to play and run around. Ours is equally as happy spending all day in bed, or going for a 10km walk in the woods.

Lovely temperament and they don't shed either.

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Trump leading Iowa polls by 7 points at the moment, so hopefully not.

I do have plugs (although not the rubber solution) but the hole is tiny, maybe only 2mm. I'd have to make the hole much bigger to get a plug in it, which feels counterintuitive?

WTB exposure punctured a few days ago. Heard the sound of sealant (muc off) hissing out, then it sealed, then hiss, seal, hiss, seal. Stopped a couple of times to I select and add more air but every time I set off again, it would make it about 10m before hissing out again. Bailed and got the train home.

Inspecting the tire in daylight shows a relatively small hole that looked sealed, and held air when pumped up. So I added a load more sealant, span it, bounced it, etc. Set off for a ride today and within 2 minutes, I'm spraying purple goo all over the road again.

So, shit tire? Shit sealant? User error? All three?

What's the recommended tubeless tire patch kit?

It is. I think they have (sensibly) cracked down a bit since I was there. It is very easy to find yourself driving in a very irresponsible manner...

The Texas Republican Party's response to the Biden bus incident.

My 182 was the best car I've ever owned. Will definitely get another one but seems like finding a good one is becoming more difficult, and prices are on the up.

I declined to buy my old one back from my ex for £1k and it was subsequently sold off for scrap. RIP.

heckblende

Well, I have learned something today.

The reality is that most people rarely do make trips longer than 100 miles. The average trip length in the UK is more like 10 miles. I think it's the same mentality as those that have enormous 4x4s, or pickup trucks in the US, just in case they need to carry 7 people or a kayak or whatever.

I think something like Zipcar would be a good solution for a lot of people - own a small electric car for the day to day, and have access to a fleet of ICE vehicles for longer journeys, plus vans, people carriers, etc.

Impressed with Essex Police. I reported a driver, who squeezed past me going through roadworks by Grange Hill station where it's down to 1 lane, on Saturday night. Email from the police this morning to say the footage had been assessed and that the driver was given a "Course or conditional offer".

First time dealing with Essex and this was way better than previous experiences with the Met. They also have a website where you can input your case reference number to get an update - much better than having to email someone chasing them.

Question for me? It has done occasionally.

I need a less flaccid tool roll.

Also looking for surveyor recommendation in North East (E11).

Santander are asking for the below. I have an EWS1 form, but am now struggling to get this from my building's freeholder.

Cladding of a potentially combustible nature is thought to be present and the property cannot therefore, be assessed for mortgage purposes without further information. The building owner/management company (in their capacity as the legally 'responsible person' for the safety of their buildings) must provide answers to the following on a letter headed document -

1. Has a review of the building, including the external walls, in relation to fire safety been carried out in accordance with the latest Government advice? YES/NO
   
2. Did the review result in any remedial works being required to the building? YES/NO
   
   
   

If Question 2 is answered YES, Questions 3 and 4 must also be answered

1. Have the works commenced/been completed? YES/NO
   
2. Will any costs be passed on to the leaseholders? YES/NO
   
   

Please note we currently do not require any other supporting cladding documentation and any that is submitted will not be read.