Moved to O2 a couple of months ago

Smart 317, there are 0.5w and 1w versions. Runs on AAAs. Approx 60h flashing. Costs about £10.

£300 this month

I’ve been lucky this year, something every month, no big prizes but £1975 so far

I know it’s cold but I’m past caring

£285 inc breakdown for Octavia 1.4 parked on driveway overnight. 8k miles pa. I’m 57 with 10+ years NCB. Mum (79) is a named driver.

Fnaar

I think I can spot a couple of gaps where they could fit more tataccessories

First frost this morning

Bob Mortimer

I’ve got a 2013 Defy with 622-14 rims. It came with 23mm tyres and since they wore out I’ve used 25s and now thinking of trying 28s. The charts I’ve seen say 28s should be ok on that rim width but I’m wondering if squeezing the tyre will make it taller and it’ll not leave enough clearance from the frame. What clearance is acceptable?

That’s in the same category as replacing a bike with a new one that’s the same colour. Fair game IMO

Friend tried that replacing a Suzuki GSX600F with a GSX-R600. His wife twigged and he ended up without a bike.

Never been but I don’t think there’s much there.

Ballo/Lundie/Hallyburton is 20 mins drive from Alyth

As mentioned above, watch the euro emissions standards.

“Owners of vehicles that don’t meet the following emissions standards have to pay the ULEZ charge:

Cars: Euro 6 emission standards for diesels and Euro 4 emission standards for petrol-powered cars.

Petrol cars that meet the ULEZ standards are generally those registered with the DVLA after 2005, although cars that meet the standards have been available since 2001.

Diesel cars that meet the standards are generally those registered with the DVLA after September 2015.”

There was a report at the weekend that tne cost per person for Rwanda was greater than the cost of housing them here, but i can’t find it now.

I saw that. I think the figure was £169,000

Edit; https://news.sky.com/story/revealed-how-much-it-will-cost-the-govt-to-send-one-illegal-migrant-to-rwanda-12910059

Glen Kinglass

Am I the only one who doesn’t really know what the heck a downcountry bike is

You’re not alone

55mph/88kph coming south from Cairnwell (Glenshee), same place as Trailrat and Fasthaggis

Managed 44mph/70kph offroad last weekend though to be honest the track was like a motorway.

https://youtu.be/_mdBIiFFk_Q

This was in the local paper a couple of years back

Recent convert here. As above TK Maxx do them, usually around £8 for 5 pairs

4 helicopters just gone overhead. Looks like they’re from Condor near Arbroath. Maybe something to do with the coronation

https://www.flightradar24.com/CMNDO001/3029bbb5

https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/our-organisation/bases-and-stations/marines-base/condor

Bealach Na Ba on Wednesday

I think the pass will be fine, it’s been quite warm over that way this week.
I’d be more concerned about cold and wind this weekend.

Creag Meagaidh on the right, taken on wednesday

Edit; ffs can’t get this to work now

Such a loyal individual …

“Extraordinarily, Oakeshott handed the entire archive of Hancock’s messages to the Daily Telegraph despite being paid a rumoured six-figure salary by Rupert Murdoch’s News UK to be a pundit on its struggling TalkTV channel.

Staff at the Sun and the Times have been left fuming that they are now trying to follow up a story given to a rival newspaper by one of their own employees – while TalkTV has missed out on a scoop that could have helped it in its ratings battle with GB News.”

RSPCA …
Cats are protected by law and are free to roam meaning they might go into other people’s gardens or
allotments. It is understood that some may wish to deter other people’s cats from those areas.

In attempting to prevent cats from entering a garden or an allotment it is important to make sure
that any deterrent methods used are non­harmful and don’t cause pain, suffering, injury or distress.
Causing unnecessary suffering to a cat is an offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 (AWA). It
may also be an offence to put down snares, poison or an unlicensed deterrent. The AWA also prohibits
poisoning protected animals. The maximum penalty for anyone found guilty of an offence under the AWA
is up to 6 months imprisonment and/or a £20,000 fine.

Some suggestions which could help you are: https://www.rspca.org.uk/documents/1494939/7712578/CAT_adviceondeterringcats.pdf

My 2010 Anthem came with F100RL forks, think they weigh 1.6-1.7kg

How the hell do you post a video? This doesn’t work (for me) …

Video
We only allow videos from YouTube and Vimeo.

Use the URL of the page within the video tags:

[ video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eBT6OSr1TI[/video ]
[ video]http://youtu.be/5eBT6OSr1TI[/video ]

[ video]http://vimeo.com/2539741[/video ]

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/feb/11/revealed-secret-cross-party-summit-held-to-confront-failings-of-brexit

Revealed: secret cross-party summit held to confront failings of Brexit.

Leading Brexiters and remainers, including Michael Gove and David Lammy, met for two-day ‘private discussion’ with diplomats and business leaders.

My only bike is an Anthem X 26er so yours is very modern

I wish it had a slacker head angle, but it’s a very capable bike (within reason)

I still have my 26er but not used it for quite a while. Head angle is something daft like 71 deg

Small, 70s, 2 bed semi-detached bungalow using a Nest thermostat set to 16c overnight and 18-20c during the day/evening. All rads fully on.

WFH 5 days a week.

Last monthly gas bill was £80, last monthly elec bill was £23

House doesn’t hold heat well and could do with better loft insulation.

Nest in the living room says it’s currently 34% and 19c. No signs of mould anywhere (70s bungalow)

Achnahaird beach near Achiltibuie

Has anyone had any luck using this type?
I like that it wouldn’t take up much space but dunno how effective it would be.

Glenshee, Lecht and Cairn O’Mount roads were all closed this morning. Cairn O’Mount still shut.
https://www.snowgatecameras.co.uk/

Friockheim in Angus
Strelitz in Perthshire
Jericho and Turin both near Forfar

mtb 10-50 miles – usually around 20
road 30-100 miles – usually around 50
longer mtb rides often include some roads
0 commuting (wfh) or ‘utilty’ miles
solo 95% of the time

https://twitter.com/BestForBritain/status/1592129793671442432?s=20&t=fVnWVtXYYTUKRqGXI6SWIA