Mundane News

[raleighnut]

It's wet at Winnat's Pass. Very wet. And windy. Only the brave, or stupid, would race uphill here this morning Hillclimbers are a strange bunch, and the national hillclimb brings out the oddest.

Despite the weather there are about 300 going up. Plus photographers, spectators, etc. Should be interesting. As I'm not entered this year I'm only riding to the start.

I seem to remember a good pub in Castleton.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Ooh, I found an extra hour this morning. I think it's the same one I lost earlier in the year.

 

[oldwheels]

Wet and windy or as the forecast puts it "heavy rain and a fresh breeze".
The vessel anchored down the Sound has given up probably due to the bad weather. Most likely the research vessel Calanus which has been ablaze with lights all night and comes from the Marine Research place near Oban.
The Sound can be deceptive. Once when my younger son was a commercial diver the 48ft boat he was on was taking it green over the bow he said. Mind you they were probably on full power looking for a small fishing boat which had gone missing.

 

[pawl]

I seem to remember a good pub in Castleton.

It is some time since I visited Castletown I first remember correctly there is a good cafe Think it’s called the Three Roofs The mention of Castleton as I haven’t been there for quite a few years I may go when the Christmas lights are switched on Usually have a good display

 

[PeteXXX]

I've done three MTB rides around Castleton. All in winter

February 2019.. Cavedale, Rushup Lane Mam Tor and down the landslide road.. Snow, ice and minus 4c

First ride of a two day trip. The second day ended on 13 miles on Rushup Edge when my mates seat post snapped. Not easy riding without a saddle

I wish I could still do this sort of stuff

 

[PeteXXX]

Well, that was a gusty bit of wind!!

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Perfect weather in Leicester for indoor riding.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Just found a jar of mincemeat in the cupboard with a best before date of October 2021. Going to make a batch of mince pies

 

[fossyant]

Grim oop North. Wouldn't fancy a hill climb event in this.

 

[carpiste]

Good morning from sunny France Got here a couple of hours ago, done about half the cleaning and put the heater on so I`ll have hot water later. Going to have a few hours kip then back to the cleaning and food. I`ve already had a look at the bikes. They obviously need the tyres pumping up but I put some air in the and they seem to be ok The biggest problem is the amount of wet leaves down some of the lanes. I`ll have to watch out for slippage when I do get out.
My poor Walnut tree has suffered from the pine tree falling on it. It`ll be a bit of time before the pine is fully cleared and I can see the damage in full before I decide what to do with it. I`m hoping it can be saved. Kip time

 

[rockyroller]

Sad news.

thank you. yes, yesterday was tragic. this morning was rough too. Stormy, our black cat is in a better place now & not suffering anymore. the rest of us ... we'll need more time

 

[rockyroller]

Just found a jar of mincemeat in the cupboard with a best before date of October 2021. Going to make a batch of mince pies

whew, that was close!

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Not one to blow my own trumpet, but the mince pies are blooming lovely, I made 14, I don't think they are going to last long.

 

[biggs682]

Pretty sure our area of Northamptonshire has just been hit by a tornado

Loads of trees down everywhere.


Anything your way @PeteXXX @Drago ?

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Pretty sure our area of Northamptonshire has just been hit by a tornado

Loads of trees down everywhere.


Anything your way @PeteXXX @Drago ?

Just been on the local news, a tornado hit Wellingborough at 10:15 this morning, at 10:30 it had blown itself out leaving £15 million pounds of improvements to the town centre