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by Bearbonesnorm
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:55 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
Replies: 952
Views: 115423

Re: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...

An e-cargo bike from Planet-X https://www.planetx.co.uk/pages/the-all-new-masstransit?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=Mass%20Transit%20eCargo%20%26%20Features%20%20-%2011%2F03&_kx=vs3XVG2uBmlJ1bdn8uZpLa6n7VJ0guVkIeiL8ikRubf0a9ofz8aCvgoLe8RzhK_z.TCWEFQ https://cdn.shop...
by Bearbonesnorm
Sun Mar 10, 2024 1:39 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sunday conundrum.
Replies: 5
Views: 313

Sunday conundrum.

If silicone sticks to just about everything, why will just about nothing stick to silicone?
by Bearbonesnorm
Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:30 am
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: GB Duro Entries open
Replies: 39
Views: 1077

Re: GB Duro Entries open

I'm in and think I'm going to give it a bash.
I shall look forward to the stories, book, film and family board game Dave. :-bd
by Bearbonesnorm
Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:22 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 3943
Views: 482863

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

Once again I was idly contemplating spending 10 large on a new (motor)bike the other day but I've cooled again seeing something like that...
This was less than 1/3 of that Phil with the added bonus that it should only ever go up in value.
by Bearbonesnorm
Thu Mar 07, 2024 9:53 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 3943
Views: 482863

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

(sidestand aside!)
Paddock stand's stopping it from sitting as it should in that pic Zip ... the good news is that it's now here and the odd news is that it transpires the bloke I bought it off used to live 50 yards from me in the Peak.
by Bearbonesnorm
Wed Mar 06, 2024 6:41 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 3943
Views: 482863

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

Indeed Phil, the fuel gauge involves removing the cap and giving the tank a shake :wink:
by Bearbonesnorm
Wed Mar 06, 2024 12:18 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 3943
Views: 482863

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

'Tis true, they are a bit Marmite Reg :wink:
by Bearbonesnorm
Wed Mar 06, 2024 11:18 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 3943
Views: 482863

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...
by Bearbonesnorm
Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:46 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: WRT kid friendly route
Replies: 4
Views: 211

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.
by Bearbonesnorm
Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:23 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
Replies: 101
Views: 2732

Re: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn

Like I said earlier ... how long before there's nothing worth saving?
by Bearbonesnorm
Sun Mar 03, 2024 12:05 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
Replies: 101
Views: 2732

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 ...
by Bearbonesnorm
Fri Mar 01, 2024 10:18 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
Replies: 101
Views: 2732

Re: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn

I forget exactly but I'm sure it's something like 8000 tonnes of concrete per base.
by Bearbonesnorm
Fri Mar 01, 2024 2:15 pm
Forum: Routes
Topic: Cycle Travel route planner for off road trails? Comments?
Replies: 2
Views: 209

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.
by Bearbonesnorm
Thu Feb 29, 2024 5:11 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
Replies: 101
Views: 2732

Re: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn

true but they have to go somewhere
I do sometimes wonder how long it'll be until there's nothing left worth saving. :wink:
by Bearbonesnorm
Thu Feb 29, 2024 1:27 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
Replies: 101
Views: 2732

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...
by Bearbonesnorm
Thu Feb 29, 2024 11:44 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
Replies: 101
Views: 2732

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...
by Bearbonesnorm
Thu Feb 29, 2024 10:05 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
Replies: 101
Views: 2732

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...
by Bearbonesnorm
Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:42 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
Replies: 101
Views: 2732

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...
by Bearbonesnorm
Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:52 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
Replies: 101
Views: 2732

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! ...
by Bearbonesnorm
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: 404

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...
by Bearbonesnorm
Wed Feb 28, 2024 4:36 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Proposed Wind Farm near Glaslyn
Replies: 101
Views: 2732

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...
by Bearbonesnorm
Mon Feb 26, 2024 2:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Another one
Replies: 5
Views: 332

Re: Another one

Yes, happy birthday fella :-bd

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by Bearbonesnorm
Mon Feb 26, 2024 8:38 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tyvek groundsheet - how long do they last?
Replies: 8
Views: 457

Re: Tyvek groundsheet - how long do they last?

Any specific tape recommended?
You can buy Tyvek tape but gaffa tape will work just as well.
by Bearbonesnorm
Sun Feb 25, 2024 9:09 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Anyone own one of these stove/pot setups!?
Replies: 9
Views: 414

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'.
by Bearbonesnorm
Sun Feb 25, 2024 9:07 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tyvek groundsheet - how long do they last?
Replies: 8
Views: 457

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.