The plumber finally showed up. He struggled with the gland nut, it wouldn’t turn. I think his solution was to turn down the water pressure which is not a long term fix, but at least it’s not dripping.

Not sure how that will affect filling the bath, or taking a shower.

I did google and found a video on youtube on how to fix that problem, but if I…[Read more]

GW still does their core plastic casting in UK; only their terrain lines are in PRC.

Also, the number one use for oil extracted here in Alberta is … the plastic pellets that are used to make things out of plastic. And we do a lot of oil. Like, it’s the whole economy. Or people would make you believe it.

Metal I can’t see making a comeback in an…[Read more]

And I finished my entry today!

Chonky Festus the Leechlord, in his best chonky form on chonky slug-mount. Enjoy …

@pagan8th Commiserations on the plumbing issues.  Hopefully it will be straightforward to resolve.

@gorram Well reminded on the Spring Clean Challenge front.  I hope you find something that you’ll enjoy doing.  I’ve picked my theme for this year but need to have a root round in The Pile before Friday when we can start our projects.  Looking for…[Read more]

Great entries so far folks, this is going to be a tough month to pick a favourite

@pagan8th how’s the water situation looking? Plumbing problems are the worst.

Week mostly got away from me but as of today things should be a lot more chill and hobby can retake it’s rightful place in my time. I did have a little time to sort out some Spring Clean Challenge ideas – now I just need to narrow down which ones I want to focus on.