I gave that one above some serious consideration, but I keep wanting to fall sideways off my chair when I look at it, so I don’t think it’ll do at all. The one below is much more sensible, and possibly more believeable. In the olden days wizened auld wifies of the Hebrides would hunch over their [...]
Posted on January 16th, 2010 by PTC*
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Where do I begin… ? Regular listeners will know that I often rant about timid design, dog-walker specific models, everything-in-black, the big-box-brand stranglehold on the market ruining the choice for everyone and spoiling our fun. We all know the brands that come to mind, the ones we see in Blacks, aye, I widnae be wearing [...]
Posted on January 15th, 2010 by PTC*
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I get asked what the wee camera tripod that I use is quite a lot, and being me I can’t remember what the model is. So after a wee query from Flickr I thought I would track the bugger down so I’d know for future reference. It turns out it’s a Velbon VTP-815, packs down [...]
Posted on January 13th, 2010 by PTC*
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I found a big file of photies from one of my old phones tonight. It’s all from years ago, and there’s a bunch of great stuff on there, there’s sad, there’s happy, bizarre, and stuff I just don’t remember anything about at all. Just what a pile of old photies should be really. I now remember being stuck [...]
Posted on January 12th, 2010 by PTC*
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They just never saw it coming did they? Legislation and regulations are always formed in reaction to something. These people are never clever enough to see what’s coming. Or, they do see and are fingering their purses thinkng “Hmm, not today”. So, it’s with mixed emotions that I’ve been fielding calls from near and far by people [...]
Posted on January 10th, 2010 by PTC*
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After some stove banter here, I thought I would do quick show-and-tell with my current favourite set-up. All standard issue kit, nothing fancy, and nothing overtly lightweight either. I won’t compromise the efficiency and simplicity of the equipment that separates me from my hot cuppa. The pot is an Optimus Terra Weekend, it’s 600ml with [...]
Posted on January 9th, 2010 by PTC*
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If I look at any more pictures of snow covered mountains, frosty trees, icy doodahs and frozen whatnots, my eyes are going to bleed. No doubt I’ll feel different when the lingering lurgy goes away. Grumpy bastard.
Posted on January 8th, 2010 by PTC*
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You know if I were a religious or superstitious man I might be a little nervous. Since I climbed Ben A’an a while back and found a Raven waiting for me on the top, or even back as far as Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan where I found one waiting on the ridge east of the summit, [...]
Posted on January 5th, 2010 by PTC*
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I had to stop at the usual spot and take a photie, just in case this ghost of winters past disappears when it realises it’s years too late and goes back to 1947. Loch Ba was solid, the sky had a few holes of pale blue but the snow was coming back and filling them [...]
Posted on January 4th, 2010 by PTC*
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When one door sticks, another one opens. Our business in this world is not to succeed, but to continue to fail in good spirits. Ne’er cast a clout till May be oot. Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant. Be happy yer living, for yer a lang [...]
Posted on January 3rd, 2010 by PTC*
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