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- Wed Mar 06, 2024 11:18 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
- Replies: 4022
- Views: 536482
Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
As we've kinda just touched on analogue, I'm hoping for a cheery Friday as this is coming tomorrow. Apologies in advance as it's now a certainty that the next 4 weeks will be very wet. https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBV8IfVKgku1_x4Px0b-TxAmX62ahVS-HNon8MCTJ4Si4YSGZKDupiyj...
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:46 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: WRT kid friendly route
- Replies: 4
- Views: 363
Re: WRT kid friendly route
Wait until the GR are out and I'll do you one if you're stuck. I think it's nice for kids if they feel like they're at least going in a similar direction to everyone else.
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:23 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
- Replies: 101
- Views: 4431
Re: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
Like I said earlier ... how long before there's nothing worth saving?
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 12:05 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
- Replies: 101
- Views: 4431
Re: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
but some will rely on 'leftovers' from forestry harvesting and it's attendant impacts. As with other biofuels, there is the whole issue of using land just for fuel supply rather than food or just leaving it to nature. The last lot of wood to be cut from the forest here went straight to Drax. These ...
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 10:18 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
- Replies: 101
- Views: 4431
Re: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
I forget exactly but I'm sure it's something like 8000 tonnes of concrete per base.
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 2:15 pm
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Cycle Travel route planner for off road trails? Comments?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1548
Re: Cycle Travel route planner for off road trails? Comments?
I've never tried it in 'gravel' mode but have always had fair to good results following a non-specific route.
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 5:11 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
- Replies: 101
- Views: 4431
Re: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
I do sometimes wonder how long it'll be until there's nothing left worth saving.true but they have to go somewhere
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 1:27 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
- Replies: 101
- Views: 4431
Re: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
To be fair, I didn't mention 'townies' as plenty of folk regardless of where they live, could do a lot more (or at least something) to reduce their energy consumption. I'm also not saying that we don't need or shouldn't have turbines, WHAT I'M SAYING AGAIN is that we should perhaps consider their lo...
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 11:44 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
- Replies: 101
- Views: 4431
Re: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
If hoping to preserve a wild (relatively speaking) upland area makes me selfish, then I will wear that cap. Obviously, trying to generate ever increasing amounts of power so people can continue to enjoy their dishwashers, TV in every room and a shower twice a day rather than aiming to reduce consump...
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 10:05 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
- Replies: 101
- Views: 4431
Re: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
And this is the greatest issue with capitalism, selfishness and me first( Thatcher really changed peoples mindset from collective to self) . People think how do I benefit not does the country / planet/ society benefit. We base our decision on whether we personally benefit, hence my suggestion and t...
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:42 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
- Replies: 101
- Views: 4431
Re: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
Perhaps anyone who can see a wind farm could get free or cheap electricity as part of the settlement? If only John. :wink: I think one of the things that probably irritates those who do live with them, is that there's generally absolutely no benefit to the local community. In this specific case giv...
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:52 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
- Replies: 101
- Views: 4431
Re: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
However, just where is the energy we all need going to come from if no-one wants the production facilities (of whatever nature) on their doorstep? The community where my sister-in-law and her husband live campaigned against a small (4 masts) wind farm. They then approved a floodlit football pitch! ...
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 8:26 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: We live in a 'golden age' if your bike preferences aren't off the shelf
- Replies: 5
- Views: 520
Re: We live in a 'golden age' if your bike preferences aren't off the shelf
I tend to think the internet has opened a portal to a golden age for many hobbies / pastimes and interests and the more niche or obscure, then the greater that effect seems to be. It is the greatest library ever amassed, not all of it good but if you sought the wheat from the chaff, it makes many th...
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 4:36 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
- Replies: 101
- Views: 4431
Re: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
If you're struggling to imagine 220m, this should help give you an idea of scale. Yes, that's Blackpool Tower on the left. https://scontent.fbhx4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/424931687_10228989905625915_6560203775105014020_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c42490&_nc_ohc=-mSTbgKggY4AX9p...
- Mon Feb 26, 2024 2:15 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Another one
- Replies: 5
- Views: 418
Re: Another one
Yes, happy birthday fella
- Mon Feb 26, 2024 8:38 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Tyvek groundsheet - how long do they last?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2333
Re: Tyvek groundsheet - how long do they last?
You can buy Tyvek tape but gaffa tape will work just as well.Any specific tape recommended?
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 9:09 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Anyone own one of these stove/pot setups!?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 506
Re: Anyone own one of these stove/pot setups!?
If you're using solid fuel then you really don't need a stove at all. Search on the reviews section for 'cooking without a cooker'.
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 9:07 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Tyvek groundsheet - how long do they last?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2333
Re: Tyvek groundsheet - how long do they last?
All depends on the ground it's laid on really. Nothing wrong with taping the hole / tear rather than disposing of it.
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 4:16 pm
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: GB Duro Entries open
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4084
Re: GB Duro Entries open
On this years BB200, all riders will be required to send in a postcard from the furthest point on route. Nice scenic ones will be encouraged.
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 12:06 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: End of an era - perhaps. UPDATE
- Replies: 88
- Views: 7127
Re: End of an era - perhaps. UPDATE
I'll let you drive your car up our track - it's a similar experienceAn extra 3 hours drive if I want to do some rallying now.
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 7:13 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
- Replies: 4022
- Views: 536482
Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Yay indeedAfter 10 months of tests, scans and biopsies looks like everything is more benign than was feared which is pretty damn cheery even if it isn't a Friday. Now I just need to get some fitness back.
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 7:12 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: One for Reg - The Slate of Tintergel
- Replies: 11
- Views: 562
Re: One for Reg - The Slate of Tintergel
We all know that he was from Wales and no doubt a cheery story told by the Britons to cheer themselves up as the Romans advanced ever westward. Anyway, slate. I was told by a roofer recently that they expect Welsh slate to last around 100 years, Italian slates around 25 years and those imported from...
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 12:51 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Ultrasonic Cleaner Suggestions
- Replies: 4
- Views: 533
Re: Ultrasonic Cleaner Suggestions
Size will largely be dictated by what you want to put in it. Something around 6l will give you more scope. As an example, if you wanted to clean a bank of 4 carbs as a single unit, you'd need something around 10l. These are worth a look. Perhaps not the cheapest but in my experience, cheap cleaners ...
- Sat Feb 17, 2024 7:14 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Dave's Bikepack Maps
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1597
Re: Dave's Bikepack Maps
Good work there Dave. A well deserved
- Fri Feb 16, 2024 10:59 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Who'd have thunk it, an interesting article on Road.cc?
- Replies: 65
- Views: 2403
Re: Who'd have thunk it, an interesting article on Road.cc?
I think all long distance travel has the potential be be both costly and stressful if the stars don't align. In truth, we perhaps need to be encouraging more of this ... https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqxPsgIWd0VMqRD-MaVxYNd5JKmMmR1icsJ-3bW1_EeMTQzxwFhB7KXG4TJaX4j9vbm8Moj...