I’ve finally got around to popping the plastic hubcaps off the pram wheels to give everything a proper hot soapy soak, and they’ll get a scrub and some disinfectant once the water has cooled down enough to put my (gloved) hands in. The wheels are riveted together on a mini-axel with a pin attachment that clicks into each pram ‘leg’.
A shame. I often wanted to switch them out for wheels with more cushion because they had zero suspension or give and Melbcat probably had a very bumpy ride each time. But you wouldn’t be able to change the wheels without breaking them free and re-riveting - and while you could get new metal caps and the tool I’m not sure how well the axel would stand up to the process and hold a new rivet.
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No sign of the little black cat tonight. Which is probably a good thing, perhaps he’s safe at home. The owner mentioned their other cat died so maybe he won’t be bullied away now. I still feel like a bit of an arsehole for avoiding him and no longer feeding him. Sweet boy. He will be missed but I hope it’s a good outcome. I just want him to be treated and be cared for.
I wish I still had Melbcat. My big beloved teddy bear always cuddled extra in winter. Still waiting on this grief counseling, I should be contacted on Wednesday.
I’ve finally got around to popping the plastic hubcaps off the pram wheels to give everything a proper hot soapy soak, and they’ll get a scrub and some disinfectant once the water has cooled down enough to put my (gloved) hands in. The wheels are riveted together on a mini-axel with a pin attachment that clicks into each pram ‘leg’.
A shame. I often wanted to switch them out for wheels with more cushion because they had zero suspension or give and Melbcat probably had a very bumpy ride each time. But you wouldn’t be able to change the wheels without breaking them free and re-riveting - and while you could get new metal caps and the tool I’m not sure how well the axel would stand up to the process and hold a new rivet.
spoiler
No sign of the little black cat tonight. Which is probably a good thing, perhaps he’s safe at home. The owner mentioned their other cat died so maybe he won’t be bullied away now. I still feel like a bit of an arsehole for avoiding him and no longer feeding him. Sweet boy. He will be missed but I hope it’s a good outcome. I just want him to be treated and be cared for.
I wish I still had Melbcat. My big beloved teddy bear always cuddled extra in winter. Still waiting on this grief counseling, I should be contacted on Wednesday.