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TGS

[HAMR] Jan 28th
« on: 28 January, 2015, 04:01:09 am »
And so it starts again. Just about to wake Steve before re-assembling this lot
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Mr Larrington

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Re: Jan 28th
« Reply #1 on: 28 January, 2015, 04:52:00 am »
Ah!  Anbaric String!  That's my favourite too!
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Climberruss

Re: Jan 28th
« Reply #2 on: 28 January, 2015, 05:32:58 am »
He's off. The Spot fird up pretty much spot on 05:30.
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TGS

Re: Jan 28th
« Reply #3 on: 28 January, 2015, 05:37:15 am »
Yup - Steve plans to re-trace yesterday's route. The wind is not too strong yet, it's 9 degrees and light drizzle here.
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Otto

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Re: Jan 28th
« Reply #4 on: 28 January, 2015, 05:42:45 am »
Fire hazard
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thing1

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Re: Jan 28th
« Reply #5 on: 28 January, 2015, 05:54:32 am »
Well, certainly a bit warmer than of late, but I've never heard 9 degrees and drizzling described as a fire hazard before
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Vince

  • Can't climb; won't climb
Re: Jan 28th
« Reply #6 on: 28 January, 2015, 07:37:51 am »
Perhaps Otto is referring to the nest of Anbaric String. But most of it seems to be low voles, so perhaps its safe.

Have a good and safe ride Steve.
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Wobbly

Re: Jan 28th
« Reply #7 on: 28 January, 2015, 07:49:21 am »
Quote from: TGS on 28 January, 2015, 04:01:09 am
And so it starts again. Just about to wake Steve before re-assembling this lot


Bear in mind that Steve's having to lug that lot round with him every day... :(

But top marks to TGS for hosterly services :)
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PAC

Re: Jan 28th
« Reply #8 on: 28 January, 2015, 07:55:39 am »
Good work TGS :thumbsup:
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Re: Jan 28th
« Reply #9 on: 28 January, 2015, 07:58:18 am »
Go Steve!
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Canardly

Re: Jan 28th
« Reply #10 on: 28 January, 2015, 07:59:10 am »
Well done TGS.
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The Bonk

Re: Jan 28th
« Reply #11 on: 28 January, 2015, 08:06:58 am »
Quote from: Wobbly on 28 January, 2015, 07:49:21 am

Bear in mind that Steve's having to lug that lot round with him every day... :(



That 4 gang must dig in his back.
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Hummers

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Re: Jan 28th
« Reply #12 on: 28 January, 2015, 08:09:06 am »
A question to TGS: was that all his kit or was any of that yours?

H
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JohnR

Re: Jan 28th
« Reply #13 on: 28 January, 2015, 08:10:03 am »
Well done TGS for looking after our mile munching machine.

Have a good journey back steve.
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TGS

Re: Jan 28th
« Reply #14 on: 28 January, 2015, 08:12:23 am »
Quote from: Otto on 28 January, 2015, 05:42:45 am
Fire hazard

It was a bit of a worry. The AA / AAA charger with the LCD display is a maplin rapid charger, and the batteries get warm. It was needed for 3 different sets, rear lights, etrex / 2 spares, & 4 for the spot tracker.

Everything else is Lithium Ion, with all the attendant horror stories. Steve carries both the 7 port USB charger (which didn't get warm) and a separate charger for the powermonkey. The AA/AAA charger is mine.

The photo was actually taken last night. Everything was fully charged before I went to bed. And we have plenty of smoke alarms plus a foam fire extinguisher in the house. I don't like leaving batteries charging overnight.
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Wobbly

Re: Jan 28th
« Reply #15 on: 28 January, 2015, 08:22:34 am »
Quote from: Hummers on 28 January, 2015, 08:09:06 am
A question to TGS: was that all his kit or was any of that yours?

H

Whe Steve came to Ye Olde Worcester he was so concerned about the rumoured power cuts here that he was towing a diesel generator behind him...
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Vince

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Re: Jan 28th
« Reply #16 on: 28 January, 2015, 08:25:53 am »
Quote from: Wobbly on 28 January, 2015, 08:22:34 am
Quote from: Hummers on 28 January, 2015, 08:09:06 am
A question to TGS: was that all his kit or was any of that yours?

H

Whe Steve came to Ye Olde Worcester he was so concerned about the rumoured power cuts here that he was towing a diesel generator behind him...

This one?
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TGS

Re: Jan 28th
« Reply #17 on: 28 January, 2015, 08:28:53 am »
A massive vote of thanks must go to Paul D, who did a 55 mile round trip to guide Steve in. (I only asked him to do 5) There is no point having a flashing light outside our house (as H will testify), as we are not on a road as such. Nobody can ever find it. At least it is now programmed into Toothy's GPS.

Let's hope this wind benefits him today.
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Von Broad

Re: Jan 28th
« Reply #18 on: 28 January, 2015, 08:38:20 am »
Quote from: TGS on 28 January, 2015, 08:28:53 am
A massive vote of thanks must go to Paul D, who did a 55 mile round trip to guide Steve in. (I only asked him to do 5) There is no point having a flashing light outside our house (as H will testify), as we are not on a road as such. Nobody can ever find it. At least it is now programmed into Toothy's GPS.

Let's hope this wind benefits him today.

Good work and wishing him well for today.

Forgive the obvious - but is Steve using any disposables for his equipment? If not, why not? Getting hold of battieries is never going to be a problem. He would always have a stash at MK base. Obviously cost is an issue, but I'm sure we would all chip in a few more quid just to make that happen for him, even if it was only for a couple of items.
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TGS

Re: Jan 28th
« Reply #19 on: 28 January, 2015, 08:42:25 am »
He had 4 AAA energiser lithiums as a backup - everything else was rechargeable.
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aidan.f

Re: Jan 28th
« Reply #20 on: 28 January, 2015, 09:06:33 am »
There are two spare ports on the bolse 60 watt usb charger, I think the powermonkey, and that USE lamp are 5 volt charging
that would reduce the faffage.
 What do you  think of my waterproofing mod to the bbb lamp?
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scampi

Re: Jan 28th
« Reply #21 on: 28 January, 2015, 09:17:28 am »
Well done TGS for hosting Steve.

I rode out to the edge of the Forest on my way into work this morning and rode with Steve into Romsey, where he stopped for his second breakfast with 40 miles done.  He looked in good shape, and in good spirits too.  He's certainly enjoying this, and looked like a man treating it as a one-year holiday from work!
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TGS

Re: Jan 28th
« Reply #22 on: 28 January, 2015, 09:36:42 am »
Quote from: aidan.f on 28 January, 2015, 09:06:33 am
There are two spare ports on the bolse 60 watt usb charger, I think the powermonkey, and that USE lamp are 5 volt charging
that would reduce the faffage.
 What do you  think of my waterproofing mod to the bbb lamp?

The BBB lamp was working well so the mod obviously works  :thumbsup:

Yes, the powermonkey would charge off the USB charger if he had enough leads. That would save him carrying one more thing.
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Polar Bear

Re: Jan 28th
« Reply #23 on: 28 January, 2015, 09:48:15 am »
Perhaps it would be a good thing for hosts to know what leads and batteries Steve is carrying so spares might be rounded up just in case.
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aidan.f

Re: Jan 28th
« Reply #24 on: 28 January, 2015, 09:54:25 am »
The waterproofing will get its first test today. The power monkey lead is an easy win, I have a source for adapters.
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