Spotted one of these today, no original picture though, and initially I read it as Raleigh Squire when it was indeed a Raleigh Esquire. I spy classic push bikes surely gets me 50 points for a rare and unusual spot...then again they could be common as muck for all I know.
One for those currently "not on their bikes" to enjoy from the armchair
It's taken at the top of Ben Bhraggie near Golspie, slap bang on the North Coast 500 route, and at 1,250 ft hardly a severe mountain climb. "The Wee Mannie", The Duke of Sutherland's monument stands on top of Ben Bhraggie above the village of Golspie in Sutherland, at about 380m (1250 ft) above sea level. The monument itself is about 30m (100 ft) tall.
Before the Descent, Pausing to enjoy the view by Andrew Tyron
I hate ill thought out 'improvements' (for whatever reasons) to things that did not need improving. Glazed brick walkways around locks may look pretty, but they are dangerous when wet, and lethal when icy. Square 'snubbing' posts (or ones made from 'pebbledash' concrete) are another bad idea. The idea behind a proper (so, ROUND) snubbing post is that you can put a turn of rope around one, and then bring the boat to a gentle, controlled stop, as the rope will gently slide around the post with a reasonable level of friction. Square posts (and concrete ones) 'grab' the rope, bringing the boat to a crashing stop as it slams into the side.
James ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
ex C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
That bollard should at the very least have been a bright and easily seen colour. Anyone finding that in their path at night will not be pleased.
There are some 'traffic calming measures a few miles away that consist of the 'pavement' pushing into the carriageway like a big nose, with black bollards on it. OK in clear daylight but at night and in the rain or snow they are invisible.
The black bollards seem to have been replaced by more visible ones here.
For anyone unfamiliar with the area it could be a disaster.
A proper sea of clouds!
