Best car for 2 mile track with 40% gradients, rocky surface?
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MC Bodge said:
BroadsRS6 said:
What fuel? We will take the wood or coal by Jeep and will cut the peat and dry it out ourselves. No commercial deliveries would get within 2 miles of here other than by boat.
Is cutting peat still acceptable? As a kid I cut many peats during Easter holidays with my Gran, Aunts and Uncles in Lewis, then back in Summer to take them home with a ride on the tractor. Great fun, and you can't beat the smell of a peat fire.
Just watch out for Greta arriving in her kayak to give you a telling off.
BroadsRS6 said:
Downsides. Horrible access road. It rains a lot here. Not much to do for younger people. No cinema. Night club. Swimming pool. Shops are many miles away. Etc.
But then I've paid similar money to my neighbours new sun lounge and patio!!
Looks absolutely stunning, rather jealous now - and a reason to go car shopping so a win win But then I've paid similar money to my neighbours new sun lounge and patio!!
yellowbentines said:
MC Bodge said:
BroadsRS6 said:
What fuel? We will take the wood or coal by Jeep and will cut the peat and dry it out ourselves. No commercial deliveries would get within 2 miles of here other than by boat.
Is cutting peat still acceptable? As a kid I cut many peats during Easter holidays with my Gran, Aunts and Uncles in Lewis, then back in Summer to take them home with a ride on the tractor. Great fun, and you can't beat the smell of a peat fire.
Just watch out for Greta arriving in her kayak to give you a telling off.
irish boy said:
Great thread, enjoyable reading!
Only question I have is how do the likes of the contractors who fitted the new kitchen etc get up with the new units?
There must be fields which once permission is granted all the materials could be taken up there - with tools - then drove to base of that rock face and hike up and down it daily as you install the kit. Only question I have is how do the likes of the contractors who fitted the new kitchen etc get up with the new units?
I doubt OP would be driving up and down that road to get groceries (Mike and loaf of bread say) rather a lovely walk which encompasses passing the corner shop, or he leaves a big end of his rock face and they drop it off in the box then hike back up with it. Be careful with eggs though they break over bruising
. Welshbeef said:
There must be fields which once permission is granted all the materials could be taken up there - with tools - then drove to base of that rock face and hike up and down it daily as you install the kit.
Much of the Highlands and Islands is moorland - there are no 'fields' as such in huge areas of the North.
The most recent work was done with materials taken in by boat.
The poster who said people are finding fault where there is none is right. 40 grand for a 3 bedroom house and half an acre of land will never come with all the trimmings. Obviously. Even as it stands this house would be over a million pounds in Chelsea near the Thames. Surrounded by filth and pollution and crime and traffic jams.
The price includes a byre and 3 small solar panels. Diesel generator. Loft boarded out also. Great buy.
The poster who said people are finding fault where there is none is right. 40 grand for a 3 bedroom house and half an acre of land will never come with all the trimmings. Obviously. Even as it stands this house would be over a million pounds in Chelsea near the Thames. Surrounded by filth and pollution and crime and traffic jams.
The price includes a byre and 3 small solar panels. Diesel generator. Loft boarded out also. Great buy.
Edited by BroadsRS6 on Friday 25th June 19:00
Taita said:
I was on Skye about 5 6 weeks ago, was lovely and quiet 
Have fun whatever you do
Where did you stay?Have fun whatever you do
Was fantastic, not been for almost 18 years. Hadn't changed as much as I'd heard (although this was probably because it was still quiet)
Near here then where we are tonight for dinner!
Edited by BroadsRS6 on Friday 25th June 18:30
BroadsRS6 said:
The most recent work was done with materials taken in by boat.
The poster who said people are finding fault where there is none is right. 40 grand for a 3 bedroom house and an acre of land will never come with all the trimmings. Obviously. Even as it stands this house would be over a million pounds in Chelsea near the Thames. Surrounded by filth and pollution and crime and traffic jams.
The price includes a byre and 3 small solar panels. Diesel generator. Loft boarded out also. Great buy.
That’s a steal. The poster who said people are finding fault where there is none is right. 40 grand for a 3 bedroom house and an acre of land will never come with all the trimmings. Obviously. Even as it stands this house would be over a million pounds in Chelsea near the Thames. Surrounded by filth and pollution and crime and traffic jams.
The price includes a byre and 3 small solar panels. Diesel generator. Loft boarded out also. Great buy.
Stone built I’d wager
loafer123 said:
I am very jealous - well done!
I would love an off grid cabin away from it all.
Thanks. It wouldn't suit everyone. But I'm semi retiring next year and am looking forward to having some time away from crowds, traffic and hassles.I would love an off grid cabin away from it all.
It's going to come with challenges. For example it gets very windy here often. Very wet too. But it's money you could lose in a year on a big luxury saloon car so I'll go for it.
Been watching this thread but haven’t commented. OP I am extremely jealous, that looks like an absolutely fantastic place and I’d certainly be more than happy to just bugger off up there and live full time, well away from any horrible city.
I wish you much happiness and hope you enjoy it
Some pics of the house would be lovely too if you are happy to share (though I understand why you might not).
I wish you much happiness and hope you enjoy it
Some pics of the house would be lovely too if you are happy to share (though I understand why you might not).
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