I took the topper around my home apiary this afternoon. It's been in need of attention for some time as the nettles had become rather tall, but my compact tractor has been out of action for a few months thanks to a knackered radiator cap. Absolutely no-one appears to have them in stock or could suggest a possible alternative. After much searching, I found that with a little attention from a Dremel to narrow the retaining lugs, the cap from a mid-70s MGB is the same specification, fits nicely, and is a quarter of the price. So the engine no longer overheats nor starts spewing coolant after running for five minutes.
It's been bright and sunny here today which makes a very pleasant and welcome change from the depressing permacloud of the last three weeks, but there's quite a chilly north-easterly wind and it must be easily below 10°C even before accounting for the wind chill. I was impressed to see that a few of the ladies were bringing in pollen regardless. Tough as old boots, they are
James