Things That Gladden The Heart

Lord Tyrion said:
The wind can be generating all the power in the world but if the same wind blows over trees and takes out the overhead power cables then that electricity can not be transferred into peoples houses. That has been the problem up here, trees taking out overhead power lines. There is an irony to isn't there?

@GreiginFife is right I believe. In high winds they have to stop the turbines :oops:

Here is another one, haven't googled it. If you have solar panels, does that feed directly into your own house or does it feed into the grid? In effect, in a power cut could your house keep going if you have solar panels and there is enough light? Clearly, you would be stuffed in the night but in the day......?
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Mine feeds into the grid unless I am using it. But am sure that if there’s a power cut am stuffed. I have looked at having batteries installed. And an electric car. But it affects the fantastic tariffs I get. ?
 
GreiginFife said:
Don't know about that, we have a field of turbines just over the back of the village and they were all locked off to prevent damage. Apparently there is a higher risk of fire the stronger the wind gets (according to the bloke in the next street that manages the site).
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I had to laugh when plans to build a huge wind farm west of Tiree were dropped and the reasons given were...rock was too hard to drill into; plus...they discovered it was just too windy.

Now every schoolboy know (at least those with a Guiness Book of Records) that Tiree is the windiest place in the UK - average daily windspeed 18mph...so not sure what they might have expected...:)
 
Daylight until gone 5 and light much earlier. Also, we're trying to eat healthier and HID has been cooking some great recipes from all sort of TV chefs including the Hairy Bikers Dieting range, Jamie Olivers healthy eating and Gordon Ramseys Ten Minute meals. All freshly cooked in the evening and having fun making the recipes together. All been tasty to date
 
Music.

Whilst reading various online newspapers I have my iPad on shuffle. There’s 55 years of favourites popping up, and bringing up great memories.
 
Son is able to support my Mrs up north as she supports MiL and BiL; and daughter is able to spend time each day with me if I need a listening ear. Never really imagined that the support of children could be quite so important and valued - well not before our dotage.

So no matter how difficult times can be (and they have been) we have found that it has been so very worthwhile forgiving and resolving the issues we have had with our son and keeping close (relationship-wise) to him and our daughter - you never know when you might really need them :)
 
HomerJSimpson said:
Daylight until gone 5 and light much earlier. Also, we're trying to eat healthier and HID has been cooking some great recipes from all sort of TV chefs including the Hairy Bikers Dieting range, Jamie Olivers healthy eating and Gordon Ramseys Ten Minute meals. All freshly cooked in the evening and having fun making the recipes together. All been tasty to date
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Have a look at the Tom Kerridge books from a couple of years ago when he was losing weight - think they are called Lose weight for Good and Fresh Start (can't be bothered to walk downstairs to check :ROFLMAO:). Some great recipes in there, including popular takeaway dishes that are healthier. The donner kebab recipe is fantastic
 
Just found what sounds like a very nice recipe for the sea bass I bought reduced yesterday evening...pan fried with mixed herbs, capers and olives. What do have to accompany...hmmm...maybe some green beans...probably not bother with any carbs.

Must go take fish out of freezer.
 
SwingsitlikeHogan said:
Just found what sounds like a very nice recipe for the sea bass I bought reduced yesterday evening...pan fried with mixed herbs, capers and olives. What do have to accompany...hmmm...maybe some green beans...probably not bother with any carbs.

Must go take fish out of freezer.
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Seems a bit 'green dominated'. Red and Yellow Peppers and sprinkled pine nuts? Tomatoes?
 
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