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- Fri May 19, 2023 3:22 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Get off the f#=÷*^ pavement
- Replies: 9
- Views: 787
Get off the f#=÷*^ pavement
On the BBC today. A woman gets 3 years for the death of a cyclist. Watching the video clip, I really can't see why. Although obviously, if she wasn't there, it wouldn't have happened. And the council still can't confirm if it is a shared ped/cycle path. Very clear that it isn't. Something dodgy ther...
- Fri May 19, 2023 3:13 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: South of Southport Bivi July 7th after Karl's talk
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6758
Re: South of Southport Bivi July 7th after Karl's talk
Thanks. But that it is for a different country. Alaska.
- Thu May 18, 2023 9:37 am
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: South of Southport Bivi July 7th after Karl's talk
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6758
Re: South of Southport Bivi July 7th after Karl's talk
Is there a write up of his winter Scandie ride anywhere?
Didn't see it on his web page.
I'm planning something similar. Cheers.
Didn't see it on his web page.
I'm planning something similar. Cheers.
- Sun May 14, 2023 12:44 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
- Replies: 4954
- Views: 1264771
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Thanks. Seat pack ordered.boxelder wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 8:22 am Altura Vortex luggage v cheap. It's good quality stuff, and waterproof.
https://www.altura.co.uk/sale/luggage-c4
- Wed May 10, 2023 7:55 am
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Loch Arkaig to Loch Nevis & Loch Morar
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5294
Re: Loch Arkaig to Loch Nevis & Loch Morar
Thanks. I will have a look.
- Fri May 05, 2023 6:05 pm
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Loch Arkaig to Loch Nevis & Loch Morar
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5294
Re: Loch Arkaig to Loch Nevis & Loch Morar
Thanks for the input. I think I will pass on the Morar route then. I was up to my knees in bog. I've often camped on Morar, but by canoe. There is a bothy there but it has always been locked. An 'emergency' shed next to it though. Oban. The Nevis route I will give another try, maybe in a week or two...
- Fri May 05, 2023 4:18 pm
- Forum: MYOG
- Topic: Chopping boards
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5730
Re: Chopping boards
"The crescent bite out of each is so that I can use a finger to lift them out of the bottom of the pan more easily"
I think there is a YouTube video on how to do this by turning the pot upside down.
I think there is a YouTube video on how to do this by turning the pot upside down.
- Thu May 04, 2023 11:09 pm
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Loch Arkaig to Loch Nevis & Loch Morar
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5294
Loch Arkaig to Loch Nevis & Loch Morar
I have just tried both these routes but only as day rides and only got half way as both ran out of excellent trail and seemed to turn to bog. Anyone gone all the way? Worth continuing or will it be 5km of dragging the bike along with camping gear. 2 nice bothies but too close to the start of the tra...
- Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:47 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Sierra Nevada Spain anyone been?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1599
Re: Sierra Nevada Spain anyone been?
Nice.
What castle wall camp was that? I love camping in spots like that.
Goes to EasyJet site!
What castle wall camp was that? I love camping in spots like that.
Goes to EasyJet site!
- Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:39 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Morocco 2023 trip report
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1506
Re: Morocco 2023 trip report
Thanks for the comments.
EasyJet flights are £45 (+ £45 for the bike) at the moment. Get out there.
Turkey next for me. I did a month of riding there in Nov/Dec. Amazing.
EasyJet flights are £45 (+ £45 for the bike) at the moment. Get out there.
Turkey next for me. I did a month of riding there in Nov/Dec. Amazing.
- Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:35 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Morocco 2023 trip report
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1506
Re: Morocco 2023
I knew I had forgotten something, when I got home I noticed that I had forgotten to switch on the auto feeder. [quote https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52770125610_e453b95626_c.jpg 20230303_154746 by Hola Siesta , on Flickr[/quote] I had a great trip. But Morocco is changing very quickly. I have b...
- Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:16 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Morocco 2023 trip report
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1506
- Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:13 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Morocco 2023 trip report
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1506
Re: Morocco 2023
[quote https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52769959414_929fa3eaed_c.jpg 20230305_102030 by Hola Siesta , on Flickr[/quote] I did part of the old Paris Dakar route. I tried to race it overnight as it was much cooler and meant I could carry less water. 150km through the desert, 100km in the dark with ...
- Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:05 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Morocco 2023 trip report
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1506
Re: Morocco 2023
[quote https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52770199008_c507f0956f_c.jpg 20230319_104544 by Hola Siesta , on Flickr[/quote] https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52769721906_5bd894b2ba_c.jpg 20230319_090229 by Hola Siesta , on Flickr/quote] https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52769180932_bf25055e71_c.j...
- Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:02 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Morocco 2023 trip report
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1506
- Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:57 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Morocco 2023 trip report
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1506
Morocco 2023 trip report
Just got back from a month of riding in Morocco. I went as light as possible so I could carry lots of food and water. No backpack. The setup below is only missing food pouches and water bottles. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52769716016_6f37b3305e_c.jpg 20230325_095250 by Hola Siesta , on Flic...
- Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:17 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: How to insert pictures
- Replies: 249
- Views: 162633
Re: How to insert pictures
Seems like Firefox doesn't like Flikr.
I can get the correct box if I don't use Firefox.
I can get the correct box if I don't use Firefox.
- Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:03 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: How to insert pictures
- Replies: 249
- Views: 162633
Re: How to insert pictures
Android / Flickr.
I used to click on the curved arrow on flikr, adjust the size then copy the link to here.
Now when I click on the curved arrow on flikr, I get a list of my apps (android). Any tips on getting to the flikr size/link box? Thanks.
I used to click on the curved arrow on flikr, adjust the size then copy the link to here.
Now when I click on the curved arrow on flikr, I get a list of my apps (android). Any tips on getting to the flikr size/link box? Thanks.
- Sat Feb 18, 2023 11:24 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Mercedes Benz Adventure Camper
- Replies: 3
- Views: 539
Re: Mercedes Benz Adventure Camper
I only glimpsed through it (it's a long read) but -
It may be worth stating the brand names as they seem to be very high quality/expensive. Truma, Sterling, Eberspacher etc
It may be worth stating the brand names as they seem to be very high quality/expensive. Truma, Sterling, Eberspacher etc
- Thu Feb 09, 2023 10:42 am
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Morocco March 2023
- Replies: 6
- Views: 919
Re: Morocco March 2023
I won't be following a route. Just going to do a lot of detours into the desert and trying to find some old abandoned Kasbahs/forts. (See my last trip). A lot of remote exploring rather than a big long ride. I was also hoping to ride up the Algerian border and ferry across to Spain (from Melilla). B...
- Wed Feb 08, 2023 5:50 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Morocco March 2023
- Replies: 6
- Views: 919
Re: Morocco March 2023
I'm heading out in 2 weeks. Marrakech as well. It will be my 3rd trip to Morocco by bike. This was my last trip there - https://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=13713&hilit=Rasta+in+morocco If you fancy meeting up by a sand dune for a cuppa and a natter about couscous o...
- Wed Feb 08, 2023 5:16 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Morocco March 2023
- Replies: 6
- Views: 919
Morocco March 2023
I'm heading to southern Morocco in a couple of weeks.
Probably for a month or more. Over the Atlas and riding around the desert.
Just checking to see if anyone else will be out there.
Probably for a month or more. Over the Atlas and riding around the desert.
Just checking to see if anyone else will be out there.
- Fri Sep 24, 2021 6:36 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Bank details to a stranger?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1257
Re: Bank details to a stranger?
Thanks for the replies. I hadn't thought about the possibility of signing for the parcel but denying the contents. Opens up a lot of possibilities for theft. I'll just stick to what is on my cheques and walk away if they ask for more. The reason for not using PayPal for a large amount is because of ...
- Thu Sep 23, 2021 8:26 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Bank details to a stranger?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1257
Bank details to a stranger?
I'm selling something. >£400 They want to transfer the money to my bank. I'm not using PayPal. It is not to a Nigerian Prince. :roll: 1. Is it safe to give bank details? 2. When my account shows the money, can it be cancelled, recovered, bounce? 3. Is recorded delivery with the Post Office the best ...
- Thu Sep 09, 2021 9:40 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Algae in lakes n lochs
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1261
Re: Algae in lakes n lochs
After every swim I now have this subconscious habit to spit and clear my nose for half an hour. Not pretty. Yesterday I had amazing, almost tropical, swim in Loch Awe. The heat! Afterwards I snorkelled around collecting broken bottles, a big problem in Scotland (Glaswegians and pike fishermen - the ...