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They're here...it's begun...the War of the Worlds
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Probably why it hasn't begun, The Martians peering through their telescopes see those structures and think, dam the Venusians have got there first. They're surrounding them in the sea and have occupied all the high ground. Invading them now would be like walking into a trap
A wee effort to burn off some turkey and trifle on the 1x fatty this afternoon, newly sporting the Xmas pressie from my stepdaughter, a combination of Michael and bicycle which she’s always called me (can’t think why!
) Brought a tear to my old eyes yesterday. 
) Brought a tear to my old eyes yesterday. 
I am hoping that everyone in Macretro land and elsewhere has had a lovely Christmas, hoping it was spent with family and those you love.
For myself, I had a lovely four days off work spent with Heather and Caleb doing the usual various family things and managed to also make the most of the weather and get out for a ride each afternoon/evening. All four on different rides as well.
After the rubbish weather with storms and rain for most of December it was nice to be back out enjoying some aimless miles, riding for the sake of riding rather than having to be somewhere particular.
Hopefully we will have more opportunities to ride together in the coming year.
I share a few photos of my Christmas riding moments.
Christmas afternoon Caleb and I managed some time together on the tandem. Cool but nice
Christmas Day 2021 Flying Scot tandem ride by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Boxing Day to the beach on the Fatbikes
Boxing Day 2021 Fat Ride by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Boxing Day 2021 Fat Ride by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
The Monday I was out on my own on the Bullitt with my recently installed sidecovers and top cover courtesy of Heather for my Christmas. I did a few hours round the coast and seen as it has been so cool I took the on one Jet Boil and stopped for a cuppa along the way.
Bullitt December 27 2021 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Bullitt December 27 2021 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Then Tuesday afternoon I got a few very enjoyable hours out on the Jack Taylor, very cold but clear and then raced the darkness home while trying to avoid the ice patches on the back roads. Love this bike
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
For myself, I had a lovely four days off work spent with Heather and Caleb doing the usual various family things and managed to also make the most of the weather and get out for a ride each afternoon/evening. All four on different rides as well.
After the rubbish weather with storms and rain for most of December it was nice to be back out enjoying some aimless miles, riding for the sake of riding rather than having to be somewhere particular.
Hopefully we will have more opportunities to ride together in the coming year.
I share a few photos of my Christmas riding moments.
Christmas afternoon Caleb and I managed some time together on the tandem. Cool but nice
Christmas Day 2021 Flying Scot tandem ride by Jamie Dyer, on FlickrBoxing Day to the beach on the Fatbikes
Boxing Day 2021 Fat Ride by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Boxing Day 2021 Fat Ride by Jamie Dyer, on FlickrThe Monday I was out on my own on the Bullitt with my recently installed sidecovers and top cover courtesy of Heather for my Christmas. I did a few hours round the coast and seen as it has been so cool I took the on one Jet Boil and stopped for a cuppa along the way.
Bullitt December 27 2021 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Bullitt December 27 2021 by Jamie Dyer, on FlickrThen Tuesday afternoon I got a few very enjoyable hours out on the Jack Taylor, very cold but clear and then raced the darkness home while trying to avoid the ice patches on the back roads. Love this bike
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Epic photos as always Jamie, the beaches up there look fantastic.
I was down to the beach myself this morning, in Aberdeen, not quite as spectacular, and Positively hoachin by comparison.
Even some of the trails by the river Don were still impassable due to fallen trees.
I was down to the beach myself this morning, in Aberdeen, not quite as spectacular, and Positively hoachin by comparison.
Even some of the trails by the river Don were still impassable due to fallen trees.
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Hi Jimo
That looks some nice riding country to me and also loving the Stumpjumper. Still have my old frame in the loft, sold my others. I had a 2008 brand new, very similar to this, M4 Fox forks, loved it.
Happy New Year as well and a great way to start things off.
I got out this afternoon on the Jack Taylor as I had a few things to get done earlier but was determined that I had to start the New Year with a ride. Headed into town and then took a few back lanes across a couple of farm roads as the light was going. I had to double back a bit to a corner shop as the battery on my rear light died. I sat at the junction thinking, right to town then back out or left and make a dash for it. Turned right and got a battery as it just wasn't worth it as it was getting well dark despite the camera before this making it look lighter than it was. Great ride though some of the lanes were well wet.
Jamie
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
That looks some nice riding country to me and also loving the Stumpjumper. Still have my old frame in the loft, sold my others. I had a 2008 brand new, very similar to this, M4 Fox forks, loved it.
Happy New Year as well and a great way to start things off.
I got out this afternoon on the Jack Taylor as I had a few things to get done earlier but was determined that I had to start the New Year with a ride. Headed into town and then took a few back lanes across a couple of farm roads as the light was going. I had to double back a bit to a corner shop as the battery on my rear light died. I sat at the junction thinking, right to town then back out or left and make a dash for it. Turned right and got a battery as it just wasn't worth it as it was getting well dark despite the camera before this making it look lighter than it was. Great ride though some of the lanes were well wet.
Jamie
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on FlickrOut and about this after noon on the Jack Taylor once again.
Thought I better head out as despite a relaxing day with the family, I seen the first forecast for days and it says wintery showers for us tomorrow followed by Tuesday 70mph winds and up to 6 inches of snow! I realise in reality that means it will be breezy and a maybe a few snow flakes if lucky. Still, thought I better get out and get some miles in as I determined to start the year right. The Jack Taylor was ready to go so I just headed the other direction from yesterday and thought see where I end up around the coast, thought I have a couple of hours at most before total darkness as I had to start with lights on. It was late but the rain clouds were already closing in. I found a few new off road tracks that joined some of my other routes up, so as Brian has taught me just ride them and see where they lead. Most were quite good, some sandy and some just semi wet mud but all good fun. Some were more accessible due to it being a bit drier I think, also that the usual winter die back of the heavy foliage has occurred, the lack of rain, snow, ice etc seems to have opened a few up.
Anyway all good fun.
hope everyone else had a nice day of it and is having a good start to the year whether riding or not.
Jamie
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Thought I better head out as despite a relaxing day with the family, I seen the first forecast for days and it says wintery showers for us tomorrow followed by Tuesday 70mph winds and up to 6 inches of snow! I realise in reality that means it will be breezy and a maybe a few snow flakes if lucky. Still, thought I better get out and get some miles in as I determined to start the year right. The Jack Taylor was ready to go so I just headed the other direction from yesterday and thought see where I end up around the coast, thought I have a couple of hours at most before total darkness as I had to start with lights on. It was late but the rain clouds were already closing in. I found a few new off road tracks that joined some of my other routes up, so as Brian has taught me just ride them and see where they lead. Most were quite good, some sandy and some just semi wet mud but all good fun. Some were more accessible due to it being a bit drier I think, also that the usual winter die back of the heavy foliage has occurred, the lack of rain, snow, ice etc seems to have opened a few up.
Anyway all good fun.
hope everyone else had a nice day of it and is having a good start to the year whether riding or not.
Jamie
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
As ever, so many lovely pics of people's days out
Dunno about that Jim, the first pic on the bridge the scenery is very nice.
