Phoned Howard today and the bike is ready. Going to pick it up tomorrow around 0915 and then cycle it home before heading of to the hospital. He has fitted 2 head bearings, new rear brake cable and brake pads. Some minor issue with the front wheel but I am not sure what. 
Was at Oldham today and as usual spent a lot of time sitting doing nothing on the M6. Why is it that you sit in a traffic jam, wheels do not move for 45 minutes and when you get going again - nothing to be seen. Does a phantom car descend from the clouds and park across three lanes while the Aliens eat space crisps, galaxy biscuits and drink pints of black hole nutrients? 
The Aliens then press a button in the car cockpit, the invisible cloak is deployed and they slowly melt into thin air. I think the Government should organise a focus group to study this effect - it should be real easy as this happens many times a day on the M6. I am sure Tony and friends could even organise a conference in the Bahamas on this subject sometime in the summer.
Must stop now as I think I need an early night - up 0430 this morning, cycle and hospital tomorrow. Can't have too much excitement in the one day.
Take care and stay safe
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