This morning we set off for our favourite breakfast at Hexham and took one of our back lane routes. the weather was great - really still and there weren't too many cyclists so I could use quite a bit of the M's performance. Made for a brilliant run through to the Full English and what Steph says is the best coffee for her - hence we always end up there. 
Get a phone call from my youngest son Mike whilst at the cafe. He's heading out to do a bit of photography and wondered what I was up to - guessing of course that Dad would be out in the M. Seems he's heading for Sweethope Lough, not too far away so we quickly make plans to meet him there.
Just off the A68 we find Green Rigg Windfarm on the route. There's the opportunity to get up close to some of these massive turbines and crikey they are huge! It's quite frightening walking up close and un-nerving watching the blades fly round above you. You can see the tips actually oscillate by quite an amount as they describe their arcs and the whoosh as they cut through the air is impressive. It's quite awe inspiring and something I'll remember for a long time. Wow
Back to wash and dry the M before putting it under the full cover - we're using large sheets of fleece material across the bonnet and boot now to further protect the paint. Had no bother but want to take precautions in case of higher winds through winter - we shall see.
Get a phone call from my youngest son Mike whilst at the cafe. He's heading out to do a bit of photography and wondered what I was up to - guessing of course that Dad would be out in the M. Seems he's heading for Sweethope Lough, not too far away so we quickly make plans to meet him there.
Just off the A68 we find Green Rigg Windfarm on the route. There's the opportunity to get up close to some of these massive turbines and crikey they are huge! It's quite frightening walking up close and un-nerving watching the blades fly round above you. You can see the tips actually oscillate by quite an amount as they describe their arcs and the whoosh as they cut through the air is impressive. It's quite awe inspiring and something I'll remember for a long time. Wow
Back to wash and dry the M before putting it under the full cover - we're using large sheets of fleece material across the bonnet and boot now to further protect the paint. Had no bother but want to take precautions in case of higher winds through winter - we shall see.
tues/ wed ,
Looks like a good days driving. Only managed a battery charging run today as: wanted to get out on bike: wanted to clean car: wanted to watch cricket: wanted to watch Everton