Dave Plowman wrote:

Remind me where you are, Grunff? I have a pal who is a structural
engineer and is distinctly lacking in BS when explaining things to the
likes of me - and is happy to give DIY instuctions. He travels a fair
bit judging by the rate he gets through cars. He's based in west London.

Hi Dave,

I'm in mid Devon. That would make for an 8 hour total drive,
which is a fair bit. But thanks for the thought.

If your mate is down this way on other business, that would be
very handy.

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Grunff