Sad Act Posted November 13, 2006 Report Posted November 13, 2006 Sorry, Gary but all the pics I've got of you are blurred due to the camera taking long exposures in the fading light. I'll take more on Saturday. Increase shutter speed, reduce exposure, don't be so pished when taking photos. Its all in the manual Nolan can't read And you can't alter the shutter speed on one of those Kodak happy snappy's anyway
nolan Posted November 13, 2006 Report Posted November 13, 2006 Increase shutter speed, reduce exposure, don't be so pished when taking photos. Its all in the manual Nolan can't read And you can't alter the shutter speed on one of those Kodak happy snappy's anyway Oh, I do hope you can make it to BRS on Saturday. You'd better bring some back-up, 'cos this is gonna get nasty!!!
JohnDave Posted November 14, 2006 Report Posted November 14, 2006 Did anyone notice the beach smelling oily on Sunday? It was towards the dunes in the launch / land area. Just got the big pink one out to air this morning and it stinks of oil:mad: , not sure if it's a contamination or natural rotting stuff:confused: John
maddogbarker Posted November 14, 2006 Report Posted November 14, 2006 Its deffo oil John - my venom is covered in spots of it. I only noticed, because when I was drying it, there were small patches of sand on the kite - when I wiped them off, it REALLY stank of oil. I wonder if this is related to the pipe that we were jumping round on Sunday? - another leak from the rig maybe? Steve
PsychoCabDriver Posted November 14, 2006 Report Posted November 14, 2006 yeah and lets see SCC ban and restrict the oil company like they do us for little misdemeanors
JohnDave Posted November 14, 2006 Report Posted November 14, 2006 It only seemed to be up at the top near the dunes and not else where on the beach, so I doubt it's a leak from the oil rig. More likely it's from leaky cars which were parked there during the summer or someone who's been filling an engine with fuel and spilt some. There seemed to be no evidence of it on the surface but then a black layer a couple of inches down. John
Sad Act Posted November 14, 2006 Report Posted November 14, 2006 Oh, I do hope you can make it to BRS on Saturday. You'd better bring some back-up, 'cos this is gonna get nasty!!! Yeah. gonna bring Harry the spider with me cos he's big and strong Stronger than you'll ever be.
nolan Posted November 14, 2006 Report Posted November 14, 2006 Tell Harry to be careful. I'll be bringing >>this The staff at the campsite have said that it'd be nice if we get a few folks there at the weekend 'cos it's been so quiet recently.
Match Posted November 14, 2006 Report Posted November 14, 2006 I'll bring this: http://www.freewebs.com/reevoman/Timmy%20Mallet.bmp The large mallet that is, not the tw4t in the glasses
nolan Posted November 14, 2006 Report Posted November 14, 2006 Christ, Matt. There was no need for that picture. Just put me right off my tea!!
big-jon Posted November 14, 2006 Report Posted November 14, 2006 Anyone seen that there will be a 24 hour challenge over at Hoylake on the June 23rd/24th next year?? Garry is trying to make it open to all, so do any of the Ainsdale massive wanna go for it?? Sorry it is just for us three wheelers this one, not you four wheelers.
garykf Posted November 15, 2006 Report Posted November 15, 2006 any definates for BRS this weekend...wind looks a bit lively:D
nolan Posted November 15, 2006 Report Posted November 15, 2006 We're definates. We'll be staying at Gwynant from Friday so Saturday is a deffo. Sunday is a quite possible. There are some VERY big arrows coming our way!!!
snowey Posted November 15, 2006 Report Posted November 15, 2006 Got Friday off Probably aim to get to BRS for midday if anyone else is around.
carl999 Posted November 16, 2006 Report Posted November 16, 2006 My buggy is in bits at the mo and needs a few more holes in my down tube to shorten it a wee bit more. I would have done tomoz Pete but I need to find someone who can drill stainless steel. Have a good one guys Carl.
JohnDave Posted November 16, 2006 Report Posted November 16, 2006 Carl If you like I can ask our engineers if they could do it for you? Should only take them a minute and they work in stainless all the time, otherwise they will recomend a company locally who can. John
nolan Posted November 16, 2006 Report Posted November 16, 2006 to shorten it a wee bit more Fook me. You'll be sitting on the front wheel if it gets much shorter! John, d'ya reckon they'd do mine too? I need another 2 or 3 holes in mine.
nolan Posted November 16, 2006 Report Posted November 16, 2006 We'll be at Gwynant by around 19:30 tomorrow. Hopefully we'll be up and about early doors on Saturday for a day of fun at BRS.
SandMonster Posted November 16, 2006 Author Report Posted November 16, 2006 I have drilled holes in stainless myself (Tom's footpegs) if you have sharp bits & take it slowly with a small bit first it isn't a problem. Just use abit of water to keep things cool. Nolan, which way do you go to get to Gwynant, down the A5 and then turn right at Capel Curig (A4086) or is there a better way? - want to come down on fri, but may have things to do first...
carl999 Posted November 16, 2006 Report Posted November 16, 2006 A local company who could do it would be a good idea I reckon, so if you know one, any help would be appreciated Stu (barracuda) did my first set of extra holes, I am still struggling to get my weight forward which will help with my arial rotations, the last forward 360 I did I inverted as in my avatar and kite looped to wipeout, broke the visor on my new helmet Spoke to Phil Crearie who is doing some wicked stuff atm, he has about 5 inches left on his down tube, he is also a very similar size to me i.e a short a*se Bought myself all the drill bits, started with a smaller one and they just snap, plus I am really crap at diy Carl.
JohnDave Posted November 16, 2006 Report Posted November 16, 2006 Carl / Nolan Local company would be Chum Engineering in Trafford Park, we use them all the time so could probably blagg something with them. Give me a ring in the morning and I'll see what I can sort. Hoping to get a day with you guys down in Welsh Wales, not sure which is best weather wise though. Gary, are you heading for the water or staying dry? John
JohnDave Posted November 16, 2006 Report Posted November 16, 2006 Mike Having driven round that bit a fair bit I would suggest coming off at J11 the A5 and following the B4366 and B4547 to Llanberis, then A4086 up the Llanberis Pass. The B roads are quite good, but steady on the Pass as it's steep in places. http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=255000&y=355000&z=5&sv=255000,355000&st=4&ar=N&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf&ax=257500&ay=360500 John
muppetdude1 Posted November 16, 2006 Report Posted November 16, 2006 hey johndave u hitting that blackrock again? wiked venue - i meany wiked waves as strange - next time im down that way ill dump her n the kids and go visit shemp at borth - meant to be miles better on the water i hear av a gud un - dodgy forecasts at mo - cant get any wetter though than last time stay safe - take carl with ya and leave him there with some sheep carl spoke with alex all arranged week on sunday cu down at shop mart
nolan Posted November 16, 2006 Report Posted November 16, 2006 Nolan, which way do you go to get to Gwynant, down the A5 and then turn right at Capel Curig (A4086) or is there a better way? - want to come down on fri, but may have things to do first... Mike, we usually do A55 J19 then down to Betws-y-Coed. Then follow the road to Capel Curig where we do a left at the shops. Then it's one road all the way to Gwynant. Don't turn towards Llanberis at the Pen-y-Gwryd pub, just keep going down into the valley. John's way is cool too, but you often get Friday evening traffic from J18 onwards.
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