Yet Another Cycling Forum
Off Topic => The Pub => Topic started by: Polar Bear on 04 October, 2015, 01:39:59 pm
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Ok, so we know that at the moment LeBaton is hibernating in a wall at Dunnet Head. I am guessing that he is in the wall that surrounds the lighthouse and extends up the hill towards the old concrete looking blocks probably from WW2. (https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@58.6705798,-3.3762036,3a,60y,20.84h,88.27t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sQnFCGPRzOUWVzOXCWoLRYg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1?hl=en)
With JenM's help we should be able to get a close fix and then mount a rescue attempt or two next spring and summer.
The rescue would require a relay of folk ready to take on the baton unless we can persuade the committee to amend the rules allowing for rail and ferry travel.
So, who's upferit then?
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Isn't there a confined space and/or gravity issue?
Would probably need to bring a SON-powered version of one of those crawling robots like they use to unmolish unclear reactors... Or a team of dry-stone wallers.
Getting to Dunnet Head is the easy bit.
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Bollocks to the 'Committee'. Use the Royal Mail if you have to.
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So, stimulate your marvellously creative grey cells and devise a rescue plan, please.
There are in essence three issues, getting to Dunnet (easy), locating M. LeBaton (might be tricky), and, the biggest issue, rescuing him (sodding difficult and complicated I'm guessing).
All ideas and suggestions as well as offers of help are welcome. :thumbsup:
I like the idea of the SON-powered crawler robot. 8)
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So, stimulate your marvellously creative grey cells and devise a rescue plan, please.
I think someone's going to have to science the shit out of this...
There are in essence three issues, getting to Dunnet (easy)
For certain values of. This is *Scotland*. Anything could happen.
locating M. LeBaton (might be tricky)
I'm sure Jen could draw a map. Then it's standard geocaching tactics: "Where would I hide something?" "Where are the nastiest nettles?" etc.
All ideas and suggestions as well as offers of help are welcome. :thumbsup:
I think it would be relatively straightforward to construct a convincing forgery. Just saying... :demon:
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Why did no one think to put a GPS tag in LeBaton?
*sigh* :(
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It'd be nice if it managed to qualify for PBP 2019.
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So, stimulate your marvellously creative grey cells and devise a rescue plan, please.
I think someone's going to have to science the shit out of this...
Does it float?
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Pardon my ignorance, why was it left there?
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Best to look at the other thread for that Torslanda. I'm hoping to keep creative minds on a rescue in here please. :D :thumbsup:
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For those interested in the history the story unfolds here (https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=40429.msg1892533#msg1892533). I'm only interested in the rescue in this thread as that's far more interesting. 8)
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You're going to need something like an endoscope equipped with a camera, light and lasso.
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A lot depends upon how far down and how restricted the hole is that LeBaton is sleeping in.
The job may require a recce mission and then an extraction. Very military...
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<sings quietly>
o/~ Some-where, o-ver the rainbow....
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Sing up a bit. It might help us find you.
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I'm thinking of one of those long grab sticks with claws on the end, but the problem is how to operate it remotely.
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Now can we think of anyone who can do dry stonewalls in the north west of England....
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All ideas and suggestions as well as offers of help are welcome. :thumbsup:
I think it would be relatively straightforward to construct a convincing forgery. Just saying... :demon:
Was my first thought; it'd probably be quicker and cheaper than the return trip to Dunnet Head.
However, this raising of a ceremonial successor to the baton has already taken place. Ruthie has forged the spiritual phoenix of the Baton, regardless of its exact resting place. The practical task is done, and the little red book will travel on in its place. The Baton itself is now a historical artifact, or a legendary icon of sorts.
I would suggest that if it were to be found it should be treated with the utmost respect and reverence. It has lived a great journey, travelling North in bursts of great speed and energy. Then it has found a resting place after its pilgrimage. To pluck it from there and then break the rules would be akin to grave-smashing. One would not pluck the sword from the stone and then put it in the recycling. One would not rescue a fine bike from the tip and then fit it with the components of a BSO. So the baton should not be disrespected; after its journey and long rest, if it is found then it must surely roll on by pedals alone. Otherwise it would be better to stay, sleeping in glorious memory.
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I'm thinking of one of those long grab sticks with claws on the end, but the problem is how to operate it remotely.
A lot depends upon how far down and how restricted the hole is that LeBaton is sleeping in.
You're going to need something like an endoscope equipped with a camera, light and lasso.
etc...
Far be it from me to under-complicate matters, but, erm, dry stone walls aren't usually cavity style, are they? Besides, that wall in the photos on the other thread (https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=40429.msg1898810#msg1898810) looks like it's got a pretty well sealed cap along the top.
Is it possible the baton's just wodged horizontally into a gap from the side rather than dropped into a vertical chasm?
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Ah – I was thinking it had been wedged into a crevice in a cliff!
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Bookmarks; I was certainly planning on The Hunting of
the SnarkLe Baton following helping on Mark's little jaunt.
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It has a small brass plaque on. Would this help with appropriate detection?
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I discussed the matter of LeBaton's resting place with JenM at Dufton. It would appear that once slid into a gap between stones LeBaton dropped with a thud inside the wall indicating that there is some some of gap there.
I think this complicates rescue somewhat.
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Quite
From http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g7USDjpmfqI/U9vuUusmQ_I/AAAAAAAAECI/Z8XMnIW_bTk/s1600/Scotland+July+2014+027.JPG
(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/iddu/20151018-misc/dh_zpsdm7eksgy.jpg)
looks to be soft infilled internally (presumably missing at last resting place).
Gonna be fun, without double-jointed wrist... ::-)
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So... inspection camera with a gear cable lasso upgrade?
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So... inspection camera with a gear cable lasso upgrade?
Could (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-5m-5-5mm-Mini-Handheld-Digital-USB-Endoscope-Flexible-Inspection-Camera-1N9O-/262006055632?hash=item3d00c722d0:g:ZKAAAOSwd0BVzs2I) be worth a punt; means getting a laptop up there thobut'
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Excellent spot. I'm ordering one so i can inspect frames for crash damage or corrosion.
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Excellent. Just need one that will work with a mobile phone or tablet.
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On order; worry about (portable) driver device closer to time.
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A quick google reveals plenty of android compatible versions.
This could become exciting... :thumbsup:
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https://youtu.be/9p0BqUcQ7i0
Mission Impossible?
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Naw, we just need to get wearer of The Musky Reindeer Pelt of Destiny to model the Yellow Thong Of Ambition...
What could possibly stand against such joining of superpowers ;D
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Stay strong, Monsieur
Right - couple days sorting out nutters at Trantlebeg, then off Hunting the SnarkLeBaton...
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Bon chance :)
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I am up for this one, should it be revised. Based in Lancaster but happy to do 25 miles to collect and 25 to deliver, example of pick up in Kendal and drop off in Preston, Clitheroe, Clapham or similar. if somebody coul get it to Lancaster I could probably drop it with woolly and Peli' in Skipton.
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<sings quietly>
o/~ Some-where, o-ver the rainbow....
<LeBaton>Baise-moi, où étais-tu?</LeBaton>
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Re reading the thread. The last time I saw the baton the brass plaque was missing.
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<sings quietly>
o/~ Some-where, o-ver the rainbow....
<LeBaton>Baise-moi, où étais-tu?</LeBaton>
Ici mon brave! Ici!!!
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Supposing we, er, reincarnate lebaton, could it perhaps, in a Dr who sort of way, return as mme labatonne?
(will also tick the diversity box of avoiding the 'default male')
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Well, was a long time coming, and needed to
SCIENCE
(https://i.imgur.com/WG6rmbq.jpg)
string the fook outta the search (knotted every 5m), but eventually on the 2nd pass
(https://i.imgur.com/GjnCGzZ.jpg)
RESULT! The poor lad had been stuck for years, behind the triangular peice just above; it's a good job that was infilled, because had it fallen into a void like
(https://i.imgur.com/wDNZDkJ.jpg)
there'd have been no hope.
After a HAPPY DANCE, we
(https://i.imgur.com/XHlCluZ.jpg)
saddled up and legged it to...
https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=40429.1264 (https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=40429.1264)
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Astounding!
Which way south are you going, East, or West?
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Chapeau!
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Well done. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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And you know how we continentals show our thanks!
Mmmm.....wah! Mmmm.....wah!
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:thumbsup: :D
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I think this is the most astonishing bike-based mission I have ever read (let alone known the antagonists). But it may also be the most obscure/niche thing that I could possibly have to explain to a member of the public :facepalm:
Good work iddu! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Well done Iddu, Chapeau.
:thumbsup:
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That is wonderful! I take it that you have taken it to John O'Groats now? It's just over 4 years since it was last seen.
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/11753283_1466191047033433_2709579699257436102_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_oc=AQnbmxquLws4N-CdVA50HisaQ3ad9Knk8W7iP78sa3M5qTRU6Ng6p6N--xaqvUdxd7g&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=e03db9db0c1ac3c4c5f0db243aebe98b&oe=5DECB86B)
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An incredible story!
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@iddu: is there really a 24x7 caff at Dunnet Head now?
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the most obscure/niche thing that I could possibly have to explain to a member of the public :facepalm:
More of a crevice, I thought
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@iddu: is there really a 24x7 caff at Dunnet Head now?
If you carry your own supplies, yes.
There’s a cafe at Windhaven, but it’s not 24/7.