2026-06-08T14:48:17Z https://yabu.me Pete https://yabu.me/npub1l52w43dsk23s30rqggxwt678c84tva4jte8ehmmutk4ff7fcc82q8fyrgf https://toot.bike/system/accounts/avatars/109/378/053/109/819/932/original/2b21f8eabadaa39b.jpeg https://toot.bike/system/accounts/avatars/109/378/053/109/819/932/original/2b21f8eabadaa39b.jpeg https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfwh88ygetwh9ajj3km6ufk7lk0gv57yawr854h447evjteqj32sgzyr73f6k9kze2xz9uvppqee0tclq74dnkkf0ylxl003w6498e8rqagj2ff60 A #goldenHour roll up the beach. #fatbike #cycling<br/> <img src="https://toot.bike/system/media_attachments/files/113/890/917/127/276/478/original/5de32fd1cec0accd.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-01-25T20:38:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsx0n3jlxk7g06l4z8ngy0kyzcx9qguxvd0j7vfer4we8g8nge08mszyr73f6k9kze2xz9uvppqee0tclq74dnkkf0ylxl003w6498e8rqague0p3m Westerly Winds #gsp #dogsOfMastodon<br/> <img src="https://toot.bike/system/media_attachments/files/113/889/221/692/049/083/original/ace259b5980383d7.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-01-25T13:26:59Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9jlm02fx23ynsuyxs6ykrdthnw43z85ey2wk5t4k3q8ylktcca6czyr73f6k9kze2xz9uvppqee0tclq74dnkkf0ylxl003w6498e8rqags8tq5p In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsq3w6vasv76j3k5z3n8kx5s3t4q7536c5thutsaf38leufc0vc5fc0zfymd'>nevent1q…fymd</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Nah, nothing do do with the turbines (as seen here this morning), the site is attractive as there’s a substation there so a connection to the grid: they tried for a gas peaking plant on the same site a few years back, and farmers are now looking to cash in on the BESS thing.<br/>Somewhat NIMBY thoughts, but mainly views spoiled and potentially opening the door to further development. Somewhat ironically, the lovely drumlin field it’s part makes it easier to hide such an eyesore.<br/> <img src="https://toot.bike/system/media_attachments/files/113/795/122/036/645/598/original/14e85923a36f1d91.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-01-08T22:36:06Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxvwxtp59ftpm4wwz9eps5p08tvclt7mdajd4qylvvkytjtflev7gzyr73f6k9kze2xz9uvppqee0tclq74dnkkf0ylxl003w6498e8rqag8n6yt8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsy93uuegnkcep2q9nxyg6lgyx63qpnyapdqzdkcz62utkst5583zqzfd4pe'>nevent1q…d4pe</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Closer to home—like ~500m from my LA8 home—there are two planning applications for BESS plants in adjoining fields gone in this week with a third one pending. I have conflicting thoughts.<br/> <img src="https://toot.bike/system/media_attachments/files/113/794/133/737/498/134/original/baa8bd9834e99c56.png"> <br/> 2025-01-08T18:24:45Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvhjfv2604g6jk7s4vk08skv9rctjxag2rrtuul70lz3w723rws9czyr73f6k9kze2xz9uvppqee0tclq74dnkkf0ylxl003w6498e8rqag7vd7ct In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgkgf28jzyyy95u5npf6hamuqk805pql7rmm6v8yy62uxsc4zlphs0zja9z'>nevent1q…ja9z</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>😬<br/><a href="https://toot.bike/@pete/113559550035582966">https://toot.bike/@pete/113559550035582966</a> 2024-11-30T22:23:19Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9xk6p2crkmwxx8849m88lkpll89w7hs0xg50gex7hq6wy24gs86qzyr73f6k9kze2xz9uvppqee0tclq74dnkkf0ylxl003w6498e8rqag0zcx38 This is quite possibly the greatest ear extension Gilbert has ever managed. Top effort Gilby! #DogsOfMastodon #gsp<br/> <img src="https://toot.bike/system/media_attachments/files/113/455/443/842/829/484/original/076dd5b76dd4dca2.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-11-09T22:51:25Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0p2rk6wxplvrethd84pf6sd55cnxqx8tdy5w0j78a09kx8lygzdgzyr73f6k9kze2xz9uvppqee0tclq74dnkkf0ylxl003w6498e8rqagtlc9uw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs28xcqcxaqh76d0hl2ccc2d02kkmm352a0n540js4fermkg3kfk9qtff5a7'>nevent1q…f5a7</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Very much related, have you seen &#39;The Greatest Night in Pop&#39; documentary about the recording of &#39;We Are The World&#39;? It&#39;s a fun watch with some great moments. <a href="https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/greatest-night-in-pop-release-date-cast-news">https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/greatest-night-in-pop-release-date-cast-news</a> 2024-11-04T09:57:52Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqst0q0j4tjg03400s4056ht2a3nm03ty6vlg49d66eeq0m4cvhtgcgzyr73f6k9kze2xz9uvppqee0tclq74dnkkf0ylxl003w6498e8rqaggyvrh9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs03e2jpd9p4j5q0wukg9vwtaxn0z67dpasvdwgtf8608rk4hnslfq7qgnpa'>nevent1q…gnpa</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>As an A8 #BikeNite addendum, something that came to mind mid-ride yesterday: it’s still hedge-trimming season here so the roads are littered with sharp twigs and thorns. I watched three thorns going round and round my front wheel at one point, so it’s worth checking your sealant levels and/or that your spare tube is in good nick. Anything to avoid having to stop and fix a bike road/trail side when the weather is grim.<br/> <img src="https://toot.bike/system/media_attachments/files/113/419/323/853/823/154/original/8e3032d198891198.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-11-03T13:45:39Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs03e2jpd9p4j5q0wukg9vwtaxn0z67dpasvdwgtf8608rk4hnslfqzyr73f6k9kze2xz9uvppqee0tclq74dnkkf0ylxl003w6498e8rqag38t657 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspkpuws4tum8m2xk0qy6dm6cyv3qw6ugv7a3rvweuqmyp69e5vm2gqg9vv2'>nevent1q…9vv2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>A8 #BikeNite The weather has been so crap this year, that I don’t think I ever even prepped for summer! I perhaps got as far as ‘all weather’ lube, but certainly never dry. And the fenders have been back on for a couple of months already. 2024-11-02T15:52:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvsnzwyq9pyttt4uh059ft42zht9kg7nsq4l7fpjqar640pz3uqwqzyr73f6k9kze2xz9uvppqee0tclq74dnkkf0ylxl003w6498e8rqag7w57dc The local kids&#39; cycle club, &#39;Salt Ayre Cog Set&#39; has been robbed: <br/><br/>&#34;There&#39;s been a break in and loads of bikes stolen. If you see and 20-26&#34; Isla bikes blue and red hybrid and road bikes please let us know. So far we&#39;ve found three (or members of the public have). They stolen a bunch of other stuff like the ramps which we&#39;ve found most of. It&#39;s been a bit of a blow but they don&#39;t usually sell bikes on local patches so please keep an eye out.’&#34; <br/><br/>#cycling #lancaster #lancashire #BikeTooter 2024-10-22T10:36:23Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqc5lpkzqwt2mvehz2x76aqr8vxz4jzvhkg9llkqe8pz3lcj54svqzyr73f6k9kze2xz9uvppqee0tclq74dnkkf0ylxl003w6498e8rqaga9jue8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9v9chckmaftjdkdhuv4asvelqglkdzl3ewzu4l6mtg883qugrrgqxef26v'>nevent1q…f26v</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Dingle, our previous GSP, was. Luckily he had quite bad aim and would invariably roll next to the rotting fish, crap, dead bird, or whatever odour he was hoping to acquire. Unless of course you had to be somewhere or had folk coming round. <br/><br/>That view though, eh? 😍 2024-09-26T13:03:32Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsduprwcw77dupesrrdyljafq8lyqwq4mmvkwuh4zfen2xuad3erdgzyr73f6k9kze2xz9uvppqee0tclq74dnkkf0ylxl003w6498e8rqagcckyws In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsx8z7uc9wq4c89g0l3ygz60vsrhm6resz664g5ll9t9y56q3t9htsm2s7z5'>nevent1q…s7z5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>A problem shared is a problem solv … nah, should have kept this one to yourself I think. <br/><br/>(We are so lucky that Gilbert ain&#39;t a roller). 2024-09-26T12:55:21Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2lh4kv7rwl7hwcv47vx9mx2x34ser40fp3gkmf5udez9qvxth5cszyr73f6k9kze2xz9uvppqee0tclq74dnkkf0ylxl003w6498e8rqaghrtwky Horribly digitally zoomed but here, have a subtle rainbow coming out a cow&#39;s butt.<br/> <img src="https://toot.bike/system/media_attachments/files/113/198/841/091/122/482/original/80dc1df9dfec6494.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-09-25T15:13:59Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdum6nxqc5t4ettg949vu4mr3gh70grqe6fl2p9wndczfmfjglmqszyr73f6k9kze2xz9uvppqee0tclq74dnkkf0ylxl003w6498e8rqagf88qq5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszv6hatr2etn96zu7lfwpgckx98j9l2yap4fvm2mvq2juzjgj5vycns6t8w'>nevent1q…6t8w</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>So, and I&#39;m not sure it&#39;ll calm your wrath but, in today&#39;s small world news: My nephew was off up to Arran to play golf the other week and I mentioned the ferry issues, learned of via your posts. Kirst says she used to be on a running team with someone who worked on the ferry. Your mention today prompted me to do a quick search and who do I find pics of alongside the other Kirst[ie] but your good self! 2024-09-24T09:00:29Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsf8m34aunl3yh3sct6mvcwqjvunhe478a8vh94d3a7xtgvj5wuq0czyr73f6k9kze2xz9uvppqee0tclq74dnkkf0ylxl003w6498e8rqagw3m038 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvh0833tuwx3gycmz4t9ueqlvmcje78mze0hw4t2q99uxygfm276qz55qcs'>nevent1q…5qcs</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I think I’d take to sending him a photo of a single random stone every day, perhaps at exactly the same time every day, but each and every day, simply asking “Is it this one?” and see how long it takes him to snap. 2024-09-12T18:36:46Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8npjkphjeyrnck6p0w0yxqh0s2439sw2kt4d9plhy4757u7sjzaczyr73f6k9kze2xz9uvppqee0tclq74dnkkf0ylxl003w6498e8rqagjprxp7 My mother&#39;s a bloody star, losing her marbles for sure, but a star. It was her brother&#39;s (my uncle&#39;s) funeral yesterday and she was to read a poem. The order of service had the words of the usual &#39;He is Gone&#39; sentimental nonsense printed, but my mother walks up to the lectern and starts &#34;There once was a man from Nantucket … &#34; <br/>To a few gasps, then laughs, she then paused and got back to the script. I know for sure it&#39;s what he would have wanted. 2024-09-05T09:02:34Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxk6wfe0asj6uy7g74w339wggmppkfty4fmkqq55w9rekt5r4acjgzyr73f6k9kze2xz9uvppqee0tclq74dnkkf0ylxl003w6498e8rqag3fktlg In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9kxqns2av7j9ud43jdwxnvsn4tec987kjk3klflgxw9l7n73kj2geqh6yk'>nevent1q…h6yk</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Just remembered I meant to point you at this earlier on. Your &#39;hood innit? Looks alright! <a href="https://singletrackworld.com/2024/08/issue-156-arran-a-good-time/">https://singletrackworld.com/2024/08/issue-156-arran-a-good-time/</a> 2024-08-20T13:01:59Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqfl90d6dm9lcruvhcplxvmjg7gec3w4ccd4h2xvc2f9f4q28kc4qzyr73f6k9kze2xz9uvppqee0tclq74dnkkf0ylxl003w6498e8rqag0mccqe In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdyy0vs7m8tdm4xrl7nwfwrdh4evhjqupfzjx448l5tutcltpaujcm8evkf'>nevent1q…evkf</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I&#39;m paraphrasing, but my fave comment was the &#39;but my ex had a public footpath running through her garden and people used to look in through her windows&#39; one. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 2024-08-20T12:47:06Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsr4ljl54nsj324a0a2t3e59a9atk329nqcy7mnr8ja55n3j32j8wgzyr73f6k9kze2xz9uvppqee0tclq74dnkkf0ylxl003w6498e8rqagmucnsf Children&#39;s cycle library opens in Stornoway. #cycling <br/><br/><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg48p975mlo">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg48p975mlo</a> 2024-08-20T12:12:04Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfxlvnj8qt2svyc7lq3snwnw24yym83v0zl08vj46h2ls3zq62m2szyr73f6k9kze2xz9uvppqee0tclq74dnkkf0ylxl003w6498e8rqagr7qvv9 India&#39;s schoolgirls are leading a silent #cycling revolution<br/><br/><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3g98lgyj38o">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3g98lgyj38o</a> 2024-08-19T08:01:28Z