Have you ever seen a bald guinea pig?

No but it looks bl**dy tasty. I eat things like that….

Yum :D

Yup, nice write-up :-)

I’ve got a softspot for Laggan. Nice place as you’ve pointed out for families. I can easily spend a whole day there hitting the trails & scoffing Gails food :D Great little venue but I’m not hard enough to venture up there in the snaw.

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Many thanks for the links :D Dunno why I never thought of looking on Fleabay myself :oops:

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WOuld it be worth getting all the way up there for that?

Probably not IMO. But in combination with the Ten under the Ben route & the fact that Laggan Wolftrax is just along the road, probably sways things towards yes :-)

Eh….250 brick for a tent ! are you mental ? My force 10 cost £50 quid out of Scot-adds 8O

Can travertine e used in a shower enclosure (on the walls) I’m on the verge of having my en suite covered in the stuff :?

Worried now….

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Ft Bill
Laggan Wolftrax
Balblair
Carbisdale (If you’re tired)
Golspie

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Bikes in the garage :-)

Humanbean.

still enjoying it?

I don’t know anyone who can say hand on heart that it’s an enjoyable job. Too many uncertainties, variables & the amount of work can fluctuate in the extreme.

Getting your foot on the ladder could be difficult. You’ll need contacts on the inside. Use any means at your disposal to get yourself on a DSV. IE take any job available. Rigger, sat tender, project admin. Anything that will get you offshore. Don’t rely on offshore HR giving you a job. If you’re in ABZ keep an eye open for DSV’s in the harbour. Take a copy of your CV containing all your relevant experience & ask at the vessels security hut if you can speak to the OCM (offshore construction manager) He’ll put you in the picture & will more than likely admire your pluck at getting OB “his” vessel.

Good luck & don’t let yourself be put off. If I can offer any other help feel free to ask.

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Been doing sat in the NS for almost 20 years. Can I help ?

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Dunno about the cranking bit, but I’ve sunk a few pints at the bar in the Cecil hotel where the closing scenes for the film were made :D

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Err….no. No recommendations for pressure as it depends on your weight & the leverage ratio exerted by the shock linkage. Follow the set-up instructions & use the “O” ring to gauge how far the shock is travelling. At 17 stone I would guess you’ll be at or near the upper limit for shock which ISTR is 300 PSI.

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BTT Boink :D

Super cavitating torpedo.

Probably what caused the explosion that sank the Kursk.

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Sounds like the windings may have developed a short :evil:

Sound BombYup, agree with cougar. It a sound bomb. What it’s connected to is another matter :D

Sorry double post :oops:

In no specific order

Hillwalking
Traction kiting
Freediving
Fishing
Kayaking
Motorhoming to facilitate all of the above.
Oh, & downloading porn :D

Congrats :D

The only good thing about being 40, is not being 50 :D

On a serious note, I’m 48 & still happy as a pig in mud. Other than a slight drop in….err….performance, everything’s ace so far 8)

Ta for the links & the helpfull advice :D

Nice one wildheart. Thanks for the link :D

Do a lower leg service on them to check the oil levels in there, I put about twice the suggested amount in so they need doing less often.

Intrigued :-) What’s involved ?

I’ve been putting the bike upside down as soon as it comes off the car prior to riding. I can’t see how this would allow oil into the foam rings as there’s an air tight seal between them & the internals. Seems to make sense for the bushes though.

Many thanks, Dave.

The ADvantage 2.25’s I find a good comprimise between grip & rolling resistance. Not a massive amount of tread depth on them so not the best for gloop. As pointed out, about the same size as a 2.35 High Roller. I like them & have ordered some of the 2.4’s to see what they’re like. They are huge apparently 8)

Another thumbs up for “Huttons Arse” top read for rock watchers.

Geology & Landscapes of Scotland by Con Gillen is also worth a look :D

Are these Reverb seatposts available yet ? I can’t find anyone who’s got one in stock :(

Get to the chemist & get some Pholcodine, it’s a cough suppresant. It also has the advantage that it’s opiate based 8O Can’t recommend it highly enough :D

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Picolax pudding?

I’m liking :D Wait a minute though..that could mean a possible “pant stainer” at my gaff 8O

Ughhh

Your face wasn’t covered with dog mess was it?

Sadly…no. That would have been an improvement :D

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I’ll see your Ostrich & raise you a Donkey http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL7LXFu9Uys&feature=fvw

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Not from the CCCP but it did make me chuckle…FAIL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23eSjQ53Kco 8O

Another thanks for the heads-up. Crystal clear at 06.00 here in East Lothian & nothing to report. I’ll have a squint again tonight.

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I’ve had some of the M4’s from them. They even chucked in some adaptors free gratis :D

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Yup, too far out by approx 3-4mm. Confusing the issue is that the Boxxer mount has changed over the years, at least once. I’m going to call Hope again next week. I might have to resort to the lathe, I’m running out of patience with this thing :-)

Cheers D.

18Bikes. Thanks. That explains a whole lot. Head scratching over :D

Muckle thanks, Dave.

looks fine to me apart from a few mm – you sure you’ve not got a 180 rotor on the front?

Worth checking, I’ll have a look. (Defo ordered as a 183) & mount to suit.

Edited to add. Definitely a 183 rotor.

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Have a lookee here a the Axminster webby

69 brick for a hammer 8O they’re having it large !

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Stu, thanks for that :D

Moose2008 :D Thanks for the heads-up.

What’s the damage going to be for a Rolly equipped Pug ? If you don’t mind me asking :D

TIA Dave.

Ay-up Waderider :D I think my brother’s got your frame ! My brothers mate told him “there’s a bicycle frame down the tip, but the chain & seat stays are all twisted, like a corkscrew” Hmm, better get meself down the dump sharpish he thinks. Sure enough, as he suspected it’s a curly Hetchins. That was at least 10 years ago & he sent it back to some place dahn sahf to have it fully restored. It’s an absolute peach & soon to be on Fleabay.

You don’t hale from the glasgow area by chance do you ? Somewhere around there he found it.

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