Illaveago
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- Location
- Chippenham,Wiltshire.
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Illaveago
Guru
- Location
- Chippenham,Wiltshire.
I wheeled our garden waste bin round to the front of our house this morning as my wife said there was some in it . I parked it and then looked inside . There was hardly anything in there so I wheeled it back again . 
Illaveago
Guru
- Location
- Chippenham,Wiltshire.
Oh! Yesterday I spotted a raptor quite high up struggling against the wind . At first I thought it was a Buzzard but then decided that it wasn't as it was beating its wings too fast . I watched it thinking , Ooh I need my binoculars but couldn't go to find them in case it disappeared. I continued to watch it trying to decide whether it was a Peregrine or a Sparrowhawk. It was quite a big bird ! It finally went into a stoop like dive and disappeared out of sight . Still not sure ! The flash of white from the underneath reminded me of the time I saw a Peregrine here, but I have also seen Sparrowhawks behaving in a similar way .
Jenkins
Legendary Member
- Location
- Felixstowe
Morning all, looks like it's going to be another of those days. Best make another coffee.
biggs682
Itching to get back on my bike's
- Location
- Northamptonshire
No need he is fully trained
Does he have to use the litter tray ?
Yes as he is a house cat
oldwheels
Legendary Member
- Location
- Isle of Mull
Dragged myself out of bed early this morning.
Glad I did as it was a lovely morning to be out on the trike at seven o'clock. A few folk going to work the only traffic so no problems there.
I saw what at first glance looked like a lot of swallows gathering on some overhead cables. Likely as there are plenty of nest sites at the nearby farm. On the way back tho' they were mostly in a group feeding in what is obviously a hot spot but the couple still left sitting looked more like martins. There are also good nest sites for them around but it was not wise to stop for a better look at at that point on a blind bend on a single track road.
Just bimbling along looking at the scenery and some bird life on the loch and I heard a strange noise behind me. Looked in my mirrors and I was overtaken by a runner.
Looking at the Craignure webcam I see the MV Isle of Mull just leaving and the MV Coruisk hovering around waiting to land at the linkspan. Timetables all askew due to some covid related delay. Our cases are rising again which given the behaviour I saw on my last trip does not surprise me.
Glad I did as it was a lovely morning to be out on the trike at seven o'clock. A few folk going to work the only traffic so no problems there.
I saw what at first glance looked like a lot of swallows gathering on some overhead cables. Likely as there are plenty of nest sites at the nearby farm. On the way back tho' they were mostly in a group feeding in what is obviously a hot spot but the couple still left sitting looked more like martins. There are also good nest sites for them around but it was not wise to stop for a better look at at that point on a blind bend on a single track road.
Just bimbling along looking at the scenery and some bird life on the loch and I heard a strange noise behind me. Looked in my mirrors and I was overtaken by a runner.
Looking at the Craignure webcam I see the MV Isle of Mull just leaving and the MV Coruisk hovering around waiting to land at the linkspan. Timetables all askew due to some covid related delay. Our cases are rising again which given the behaviour I saw on my last trip does not surprise me.
deptfordmarmoset
Full time tea drinker
- Location
- Armonmy Way
Coffee it is then. I reckon my laundry will be washed by the time I've drunk it.
Jenkins
Legendary Member
- Location
- Felixstowe
So much for the coffee. Having dealt with the idiots shipping agents and informed one of them they were underpaying by over £3700, perhaps now I can have the cuppa.
rockyroller
Guru
- Location
- 20 miles northwest of Boston, MA
the "hurricane" was a dud but it was fun meeting Sis out on the cape. we joked how so many ppl evacuated & instead we went to the sea. I spent the day at the beach waiting for her & B-I-L. they were late due to traffic (in general). she also had further to travel. she got a very nice waterside room at an air BnB. I met them for dinner before driving home myself leaving them to fend for themselves. the storm was the next day. meanwhile back home 3 mini tornadoes touched down & took down some trees. we spent dinner that night talking about what their options were in case it got bad. later that next day found out that Sis dropped her phone in the water. I imagine she is home now securing a new phone
Illaveago
Guru
- Location
- Chippenham,Wiltshire.
I missed Pop Master ! 
I was outside tinkering with my Holdsworth Avanti and washing the alloy wheels on my Jag . I'm happy with my Holdsworth purchase, it has cleaned up well, rides well and I haven't had to spend much on it . I bought a new chain for it yesterday. I replaced 2 of its tyres with some new ones I had in my garage.
Having a
now.
I was outside tinkering with my Holdsworth Avanti and washing the alloy wheels on my Jag . I'm happy with my Holdsworth purchase, it has cleaned up well, rides well and I haven't had to spend much on it . I bought a new chain for it yesterday. I replaced 2 of its tyres with some new ones I had in my garage.
Having a
now.
Illaveago
Guru
- Location
- Chippenham,Wiltshire.
Oh I am useful .
My wife was just looking at lease cars, the price she would have to pay if I wasn't here. £188 on a cheap Corsa per month , including tax , tyres servicing etc. I do the servicing and mechanical repairs normally .
My wife was just looking at lease cars, the price she would have to pay if I wasn't here. £188 on a cheap Corsa per month , including tax , tyres servicing etc. I do the servicing and mechanical repairs normally .
