sockpuppet – yeah we’re not that all that far from the sea, and the weather seems to be coming in from the east, so that could be a valid explanation, cheers.
Just not something I’ve experienced before……its still going.

Not in Glasgow, but useful traffic Scotland webcam page for you to check out your route.

clicky

In general, I think windfarms have their place

I agree, although I do feel that certain “wild places” should be spared from development. There’s plenty of scope for developing wind farms without impinging on Scotland’s wilderness.

And do you know where it says that most of Scotland’s hydro is untapped

At no point did I say that Scotland’s hydro is untapped. I said it is used “on tap” to fulfill peaks in demand. Many stations remain dormant generating no power until there is a spike in demand. I think the reasoning behind this is that you can start them up and shut them down really easily, where as an oil/gas/nuclear power station has to run pretty much constantly. Sorry I don’t have a link to this info as this is only from conversations I’ve had ….. and is why I asked if anyone from the (ex) Hydro board could back me up.

Yes if those figures are right then that’s a lot more pumped storage than I was aware of.

Pealy
I thought they went downhill a little after number 3

Couldn’t agree more they’re simply riding on the success of the first three. And in five they just seem to be right up themselves.

I’m not in the office today but it has a pretty cracking view of the ochils.

Resin – no worries have a good one, going could be a little firm 🙂

Handy webcam for you to check before heading up. Expect it to be frozen solid.

Clicky

I’m no expert, and only posted it for a laugh. But while we’re at it…..

How do you know it was only visible locally?

How come there is a passenger plan flying from right to left that isn’t leaving a contrail(what ever that is?)

How come there’s a distinct flash or flare at the top of the vapour trail? As its sunset then surely this would be the wrong angle for a reflection from an aircraft.

I don’t really care TBH

IE6 ? At work ? do you work for the public sector perchance? Surfing the web on work time during these times of austerity and savings. Tut tut.

How exactly can you tell how the object moved through the sky from a still photo?

FAIL: Press play on the video clip ?

You done it good (IMO) nice, clean and simple and shows off the pics well.

Dunno what you think but maybe too many photo’s on the front page slide show? I skipped though them all (some great pics BTW) but a lot of them and it might put people off exploring the rest of the site.

or maybe a peaceful game of “who can wear the biggest hat”.

Mystery Missile Launch
Not much being said about this……could it be the NK’s sabre rattling 🙂

Slice them really thinly and do exactly that (but without the sherry, might try that this year)

lol @ pdf
She is a genius and destined for greatness.

I think that technically they are still at war.

Re Scotland’s hydro – the power available for peak loads is from pumped storage, where water is pumped from a lower reservoir to a higher one and run through the turbines. There’s not a natural flow for this hydro, or they’d be running constantly, so you couldn’t really combine them with wind to get 100% leccy.

I didn’t mention pump storage, because its not really significant (its only one power station). Someone from the Hydro Board should be able to back me up. Most of Scotland’s hydro power is not utilised as its left as an “on tap” reserve. Now there’s a lot of energy backed up in those Lochs…..is it enough to compensate for the “no wind days” ?

Lesanita2 – Member

RSPB back windturbines. end of.

HorseShite

lobby_dosser
The problem with Wind turbines is that you can’t store the electricity and it’s not on demand.

Agreed, but, half of Scotland’s hydro power stations sit dormant waiting to fulfill peaks in demand. So wind and hydro could actually make quite a good mix.

If you build it, they will come buy it.

What kind of cheese had you been eating?

……this particular spot is the only bit of the pavement low enough for his chair to get up.

Is he blocking a dropped kerb? If he is then he is not allowed to park there.

What kind of router is it? If its just standard BT kit then you should be fine. If its kit supplied by your IT department then it may log access. If push came to shove I’m sure your work could get logs from your ISP/BT if they wanted too (but might be a lot of hassle)

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully something good will come up soon and you wont have to move too far away from all this fine biking !

OK the site is called “chainlove.com” which s dodgy enough but it provides links to its ladies specific biking site which is called “bonktown.com” — safe for work but might raise some eybrows in the IT dept when accessed form work !

Rab Neutrino Lite – Best clothing purchase I’ve made, cracking. Really warm, light and packs down to nothing.

a good mate of mine was having a poo in afganistan

Did he have a cold ?

Definitely.
You’re not cooking it right.

You’re an Airdire fan ?

What mistake ? Depends if you think remembrance day is only for the allied troops.

Does it come with electronic pedaling ?

No mine’s fine.
Were you abducted by aliens and taken to Finland ?

Some’ good advise, i second MWIS as invaluable for winter walking.

I would caution against the “dont carry a tent use bothies” idea. You’ll be very surprised how many people plan to use the bothies midwinter. I’ve arrived at the Hutchie hut to find it rammed and had to pitch up with several other tents outside.

So he’s not a bandit?

£10 once a month.
The other half used to spend £80 – £140 a month on hers……..that’s a lot of bikes.

Happiness is a Warm Gun.

I the heat of the moment one reacts

and shows their true colours.

Spain/Italy – all the same. Pal

Well if you’re going to be racially offensive at least get it right.

PS – I never have, and never will be your Pal ?

Hissy fit? How would you feel if you’d missed out by such a small margin, after driving our of your skin all year?

I wold feel disappointed with myself if I took it out an another racer who was just doing his job, quite well i thought too.

The Wop didnt win

😯

Alonso throwing a hissy fit ! HA-HA !

Holy Huge Login Screen, Batman!

And not secure either, was that always the case?
Quickly changes pasword.