(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.

Indeed Phil, the fuel gauge involves removing the cap and giving the tank a shake

'Tis true, they are a bit Marmite Reg

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...

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.

Like I said earlier ... how long before there's nothing worth saving?

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 ...

I forget exactly but I'm sure it's something like 8000 tonnes of concrete per base.

I've never tried it in 'gravel' mode but have always had fair to good results following a non-specific route.

true but they have to go somewhere

I do sometimes wonder how long it'll be until there's nothing left worth saving.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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! ...

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...

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...

Yes, happy birthday fella

Any specific tape recommended?

You can buy Tyvek tape but gaffa tape will work just as well.

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'.

All depends on the ground it's laid on really. Nothing wrong with taping the hole / tear rather than disposing of it.

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.

An extra 3 hours drive if I want to do some rallying now.

I'll let you drive your car up our track - it's a similar experience

After 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.

Yay indeed

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...