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Patrick Bateman said:
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That's admittedly a cracking photo of the last fire at night, how long ago was that?
2011ds.That's admittedly a cracking photo of the last fire at night, how long ago was that?
More pics from then : http://www.stevecarter.com/latest/fire.htm
Edited by GetCarter on Monday 28th May 08:25
briang9 said:
Slightly off topic, but we were horrified by the amount of litter we spotted when we stopped, looks like folks actually walk past the bin to dump stuff over the fence, one layby we stopped at, it looked like somone had dumped the whole week's empty wine and beer bottles down the edge...shocking
We have to do a clear up at the end of each 'season' (usually late Oct), and can fill many black bin liners with everything from used nappies to sanitary towels. Unfortunately, visitors seem to bring their lifestyle with them.Patrick Bateman said:
I wouldn't have typically associated such a holiday with the sort that act like scumbags either.
Neither would I, however I have camped on Sandwood Bay beach - a 2 hour walk from the nearest car park, and found rubbish left from campers. - By the time you start carrying you tent, you are looking at at least a 3 hour hike to get in, so only the mad/nature conservationist type would camp here...Our village is about 12 miles south of the McDonalds in Ft Wm.
Going by the rubbish we find every day, that’s about the perfect distance to finish your “food” and throw the debris out of the window.
My dogs like carrying things back home after their walk, so they give us a hand with the cleaning up :-)
Going by the rubbish we find every day, that’s about the perfect distance to finish your “food” and throw the debris out of the window.
My dogs like carrying things back home after their walk, so they give us a hand with the cleaning up :-)
are the vast groups of bikers a relatively new thing? We're currently having a great road trip but much of the time there just seems to be swarms of bikers, which does change the dynamic of the driving. Mostly they seem to be considerate touring types but there are a fair number of strokers too, overtaking when you pull in at passing places obviously to let someone come the other way... or surrounding your car when you're trying to navigate a tight car park. I don't have an issue with bikers but in such numbers it can be a pain.
Blown2CV said:
are the vast groups of bikers a relatively new thing? We're currently having a great road trip but much of the time there just seems to be swarms of bikers, which does change the dynamic of the driving. Mostly they seem to be considerate touring types but there are a fair number of strokers too, overtaking when you pull in at passing places obviously to let someone come the other way... or surrounding your car when you're trying to navigate a tight car park. I don't have an issue with bikers but in such numbers it can be a pain.
Yep... it's the NC500 effect. Loads of bike mags do articles ... and they feel the need to hunt in packs.GetCarter said:
Blown2CV said:
are the vast groups of bikers a relatively new thing? We're currently having a great road trip but much of the time there just seems to be swarms of bikers, which does change the dynamic of the driving. Mostly they seem to be considerate touring types but there are a fair number of strokers too, overtaking when you pull in at passing places obviously to let someone come the other way... or surrounding your car when you're trying to navigate a tight car park. I don't have an issue with bikers but in such numbers it can be a pain.
Yep... it's the NC500 effect. Loads of bike mags do articles ... and they feel the need to hunt in packs.That's just crazy !
GetCarter said:
Yep, this one is mine, and yep, I told them several times that it wasn't on the route, but they said it wouldn't matter as it was a 'generic' pic.
I wasn't going to argue as they were paying!
Glen Docherty... I wasn't going to argue as they were paying!
Edited by GetCarter on Wednesday 9th May 11:42
Got back last week after 2 weeks in a Motorhome up in your neck if the woods and beyond... Found out the hard way the Shieldaig over night stop was closed for the season!
GordonL said:
Our village is about 12 miles south of the McDonalds in Ft Wm.
Going by the rubbish we find every day, that’s about the perfect distance to finish your “food” and throw the debris out of the window.
My dogs like carrying things back home after their walk, so they give us a hand with the cleaning up :-)
Hello from another local PHer - I'm a little nearer at 9 miles south of McDonalds and yes, the verge of the A82 just down from the house is regularly littered with discarded remains of meals.Going by the rubbish we find every day, that’s about the perfect distance to finish your “food” and throw the debris out of the window.
My dogs like carrying things back home after their walk, so they give us a hand with the cleaning up :-)
For those people who've been / know it well, I'd like some advice on Barra (and surrounding).
Whilst I know from my past experience the answer is always "Who knows?" when it comes to Highlands weather, but I wondered if there were any different answers / considerations for Barra.
I am not sure when I might be able to get there, but perhaps September, more ideally October. I might spend time just in / around Barra, or might island hop. I guess with the latter, I'd have to consider that waters may not always be great for crossings?
Would love any advice.
Whilst I know from my past experience the answer is always "Who knows?" when it comes to Highlands weather, but I wondered if there were any different answers / considerations for Barra.
I am not sure when I might be able to get there, but perhaps September, more ideally October. I might spend time just in / around Barra, or might island hop. I guess with the latter, I'd have to consider that waters may not always be great for crossings?
Would love any advice.
briang9 said:
Slightly off topic, but we were horrified by the amount of litter we spotted when we stopped, looks like folks actually walk past the bin to dump stuff over the fence, one layby we stopped at, it looked like somone had dumped the whole week's empty wine and beer bottles down the edge...shocking
Started noticing the litter about 18months ago. It's shocking. I remember the adverts when i was young and i always cleaned up after myself. I run and cycle now in addition to driving. Just look out for the amount of redbull or energy drink cans dumped/ Shocking. I imagine these numptys so amped up they fk the last can out the window and crack open a new one. Scum. Pulse said:
For those people who've been / know it well, I'd like some advice on Barra (and surrounding).
Whilst I know from my past experience the answer is always "Who knows?" when it comes to Highlands weather, but I wondered if there were any different answers / considerations for Barra.
I am not sure when I might be able to get there, but perhaps September, more ideally October. I might spend time just in / around Barra, or might island hop. I guess with the latter, I'd have to consider that waters may not always be great for crossings?
Would love any advice.
Barra is lovely in good weather - but like most of the Outer Hebrides, there's sod all to do in bad weather. I'm further north here, but the Hebrides take the brunt of any westerlies, so October is a roll of the dice. It's usually drier than July and August and can be fantastic if a high pressure descends from the north.Whilst I know from my past experience the answer is always "Who knows?" when it comes to Highlands weather, but I wondered if there were any different answers / considerations for Barra.
I am not sure when I might be able to get there, but perhaps September, more ideally October. I might spend time just in / around Barra, or might island hop. I guess with the latter, I'd have to consider that waters may not always be great for crossings?
Would love any advice.
Not sure how far you are travelling, but if I were you I'd watch the weather before you come. The good news, in October you can book both ferries and accommodation at the last moment (though you may still find the Barra Hotel full). I wouldn't book months in advance, in case the weather was crap, and indeed ferries can be cancelled.
If you are travelling without a pet, remember you can fly direct to the beach on Barra from Glasgow. I've watched it come in a few times (seeing the sheep moved from the 'runway') and I'd love to arrive that way (but always have a dog!)
Thanks Steve. Food for thought.
I was definitely planning to fly from Glasgow, as that's part of the reason I want to go! (Along with the fact I want to explore the Outer Hebrides)
I would have to plan in advance, if I were to go - unfortunately. I was only thinking of a week, so worst case I've wasted a week I guess... Sounds like if you were to pick, it'd be October rather than September? Personally that works better for me, but also I was thinking then there's less risk of midges.
It's not a definite yet. as I'm firming up travel plans, but it's definitely good to know.
Oh, if I were to island hop, I'd be walking / on a bike, so would that be cheap and easy enough to just turn up?
I was definitely planning to fly from Glasgow, as that's part of the reason I want to go! (Along with the fact I want to explore the Outer Hebrides)
I would have to plan in advance, if I were to go - unfortunately. I was only thinking of a week, so worst case I've wasted a week I guess... Sounds like if you were to pick, it'd be October rather than September? Personally that works better for me, but also I was thinking then there's less risk of midges.
It's not a definite yet. as I'm firming up travel plans, but it's definitely good to know.
Oh, if I were to island hop, I'd be walking / on a bike, so would that be cheap and easy enough to just turn up?
Pulse said:
Thanks Steve. Food for thought.
I was definitely planning to fly from Glasgow, as that's part of the reason I want to go! (Along with the fact I want to explore the Outer Hebrides)
I would have to plan in advance, if I were to go - unfortunately. I was only thinking of a week, so worst case I've wasted a week I guess... Sounds like if you were to pick, it'd be October rather than September? Personally that works better for me, but also I was thinking then there's less risk of midges.
It's not a definite yet. as I'm firming up travel plans, but it's definitely good to know.
Oh, if I were to island hop, I'd be walking / on a bike, so would that be cheap and easy enough to just turn up?
Far less chance of midges in October. ... and you'll always get on a ferry with a bike (in October). I assume you've seen this?I was definitely planning to fly from Glasgow, as that's part of the reason I want to go! (Along with the fact I want to explore the Outer Hebrides)
I would have to plan in advance, if I were to go - unfortunately. I was only thinking of a week, so worst case I've wasted a week I guess... Sounds like if you were to pick, it'd be October rather than September? Personally that works better for me, but also I was thinking then there's less risk of midges.
It's not a definite yet. as I'm firming up travel plans, but it's definitely good to know.
Oh, if I were to island hop, I'd be walking / on a bike, so would that be cheap and easy enough to just turn up?
https://www.barrabikehire.co.uk/
Fares are subsidised, so not expensive.
https://www.calmac.co.uk/
Lovely beaches on Barra. This was the most busy I've seen.
Good luck.
ETA... if you have to book in advance and the weather was crap, you could always 'escape' by ferry to Oban on the mainland and hire a car to do other stuff.
Edited by GetCarter on Saturday 2nd June 07:03
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