The Retirement Thread
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PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
It applies to the general population but as my son is technically in a care home the same rules apply to his house, you need to scroll down a bit:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publi...uspected-or-confirmed-outbreak-in-a-care-home
"If someone has tested positive with a PCR test, they should not be tested using either PCR or rapid lateral flow tests for 90 days, unless they develop new symptoms during this time – in which case they should be retested immediately using PCR.
This 90-day period is from the initial onset of symptoms or, if asymptomatic when tested, their positive test result."
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PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Thank you. I'm sure you'll get there. Don't forget I'm riding with friends and we all know it makes a world of difference.
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Neither did I until today. Apparently it improves aerodynamics, opens up the hip movement and makes spinning, in particular, and pedalling more efficient. A bit tricky to explain as I haven't finished my research but everything my pal told me made sense and he is very knowledgeable about such things........whereas I just ride a bike!
classic33
Leg End Member
Weren't shorter cranks the next best thing once oval rings had come and gone the in the early 90's?Neither did I until today. Apparently it improves aerodynamics, opens up the hip movement and makes spinning, in particular, and pedalling more efficient. A bit tricky to explain as I haven't finished my research but everything my pal told me made sense and he is very knowledgeable about such things........whereas I just ride a bike!
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
classic33
Leg End Member
I got a 48 tooth oval ring for a letter* printed in one of the cycling magazines of the day.Please don't get me confused................................
*I dared to question their "steep hill" description on a ride in East Clare. The road has since had the two bends removed and straightened, making it a little more of a climb now than then.
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I've been using 165 cranks on my fixed for a long time, it doesn't make much difference on the flat or the climbs but it makes descending easier, I'd like to try them on my geared bike. I'm short, 5' 6", with short legs, 29", I suspect that standard 170 cranks are on the long side of right.
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ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
I actually did do that this afternoon... Multiple quick blasts from my track pump!
I have been VERY careful not to drop the phone since it currently doesn't have a protective case on it.
The phone is very slender and nice to look at. I would love to keep it 'nude' but I would probably scratch it badly within a week and kill it within a month or so. I have ordered a cheap wallet case which should be with me tomorrow - THIS ONE. I decided to go with red for a change, but also to make my phone easier to spot from a distance. I usually use a vertical flip case but I liked the idea of being able to use the case as a stand so I thought that I'd try this horizontal-opening one and see if I like it.
Anyway, the big news (drum roll)... tapping and blowing the phone didn't work so I decided to give gentle scraping of the mesh a go. I used the pin on the SIM removal tool to do that and... I killed the mic altogether - I couldn't even pick up a sound when shouting into the mic!
But wait... that was good news. That mesh is obviously incredibly sensitive to disturbance. If it is that easy to make it bad, I should be able to make it good. I persevered, and eventually fired up the recorder app again.
He shoots... HE SCORES!!!! I have only gone and got the damn mic working.
I couldn't believe it. One very gentle scrape was enough to kill the mic and a second was enough to totally revive it. I suspect that this problem may return in the future, but if so I have my trusty SIM removal/mic mesh scraping tool ready for some more tech bodging action!
classic33
Leg End Member
Let's hope it stays working.I actually did do that this afternoon... Multiple quick blasts from my track pump!
I have been VERY careful not to drop the phone since it currently doesn't have a protective case on it.
The phone is very slender and nice to look at. I would love to keep it 'nude' but I would probably scratch it badly within a week and kill it within a month or so. I have ordered a cheap wallet case which should be with me tomorrow - THIS ONE. I decided to go with red for a change, but also to make my phone easier to spot from a distance. I usually use a vertical flip case but I liked the idea of being able to use the case as a stand so I thought that I'd try this horizontal-opening one and see if I like it.
Anyway, the big news (drum roll)... tapping and blowing the phone didn't work so I decided to give gentle scraping of the mesh a go. I used the pin on the SIM removal tool to do that and... I killed the mic altogether - I couldn't even pick up a sound when shouting into the mic!
But wait... that was good news. That mesh is obviously incredibly sensitive to disturbance. If it is that easy to make it bad, I should be able to make it good. I persevered, and eventually fired up the recorder app again.
View attachment 627108
He shoots... HE SCORES!!!! I have only gone and got the damn mic working.
I couldn't believe it. One very gentle scrape was enough to kill the mic and a second was enough to totally revive it. I suspect that this problem may return in the future, but if so I have my trusty SIM removal/mic mesh scraping tool ready for some more tech bodging action!
Any news on the other two microphones sound abilities.
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
As I mentioned above - the one next to the camera lenses is behind a tiny hole and that works. (That hole would be very easy to block though.)
The 3rd one is used for noise cancellation so I suppose I will have to ask people that I speak to on the phone whether they can hear me clearly. My sister's iPhone has incredible noise cancellation; sometimes she calls me from a busy street and I can hear her clearly but barely hear the nearby traffic.
- Location
- Essex
Good Morning
Insomnia strikes again!
Woke up just before three and that was it.Got to 4.45 and thought what's the point in just lying there so i got up and made a cuppa 🍵
Blood test this morning then on to my sons to look after the grandkids.
An early night with a Nytol later.
Insomnia strikes again!
Woke up just before three and that was it.Got to 4.45 and thought what's the point in just lying there so i got up and made a cuppa 🍵
Blood test this morning then on to my sons to look after the grandkids.
An early night with a Nytol later.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
I have risen!
Cold, frosty and slightly foggy here in Poshshire. Currently -4°C according my my weather station.
Cold, frosty and slightly foggy here in Poshshire. Currently -4°C according my my weather station.
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Wordle done. Mug of tea while I browse then I’ll get out for a wander. A decent morning but to dull over in the afternoon with the chance of a shower
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I actually did do that this afternoon... Multiple quick blasts from my track pump!
I have been VERY careful not to drop the phone since it currently doesn't have a protective case on it.
The phone is very slender and nice to look at. I would love to keep it 'nude' but I would probably scratch it badly within a week and kill it within a month or so. I have ordered a cheap wallet case which should be with me tomorrow - THIS ONE. I decided to go with red for a change, but also to make my phone easier to spot from a distance. I usually use a vertical flip case but I liked the idea of being able to use the case as a stand so I thought that I'd try this horizontal-opening one and see if I like it.
Anyway, the big news (drum roll)... tapping and blowing the phone didn't work so I decided to give gentle scraping of the mesh a go. I used the pin on the SIM removal tool to do that and... I killed the mic altogether - I couldn't even pick up a sound when shouting into the mic!
But wait... that was good news. That mesh is obviously incredibly sensitive to disturbance. If it is that easy to make it bad, I should be able to make it good. I persevered, and eventually fired up the recorder app again.
View attachment 627108
He shoots... HE SCORES!!!! I have only gone and got the damn mic working.
I couldn't believe it. One very gentle scrape was enough to kill the mic and a second was enough to totally revive it. I suspect that this problem may return in the future, but if so I have my trusty SIM removal/mic mesh scraping tool ready for some more tech bodging action!
Well done! Are you sure there's nothing loose in the area, or a dodgy solder joint?
