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    Interesting alternative transport.

    A quick scan on YouTube shows what the railway is normally used for.
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    The Jukebox

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    Luggage organization's - how do you?

    clothes rolled. Toiletries, buy them when I get there, never had the need for any electrical stuff. I've always travelled light. Two pairs shoes/footwear max. Easy. Usually packed in a soft bag.
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    The Jukebox

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    Does anyone know anything about early Alternative Energy schemes in Cornwall?

    Can't help you with Cornwall, but I did a project on alternative power sources in agriculture in my final year at college in 1981, and there were commercial methane digesters available at that time, as well as wind turbines. Small scale hydro plants also have been available for many years. All...
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    Bivvy Bags...worth it?

    Yes !
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    eBikes

    I see a guy local to me with one, and he takes two children on the back on the school run. The local council is very progressive re cycling, and are well on the way to making the city cycle friendly and safe.
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    eBikes

    There's a few companies making e cargo bikes. I've had a go on a tern, and it was.quite good with a few options. https://www.ternbicycles.com/uk/bikes/gsd If you learn how to manage the power use it makes a huge difference. In full power I get around 35 miles. If I use the power only when I...
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    Campaign beds.

    Here's a modern take,
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    eBikes

    I have a friend in the states that has one of these, and loves it. Down side is 35 miles if you ride it fast, although they have a fast charge (1 hour).
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    eBikes

    I get that a lot. I tell the sceptic's that it's not cheating; A, because I still use my road bike, and B, the E-bike was bought to replace a car. The battery thing is interesting. My bike has one that is integral with the frame, so it will require the same when it requires replacing. My mate...
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    Campaign beds.

    It's not cheap.
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    Campaign beds.

    If I had the luxury of a horse and cart, I think these would offer a decent nights sleep. Not cheap though.
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    Watch strap Quiry

    Try here, https://www.watch-band-center.com/watchstrap-s430h425-Watch-straps-21mm.html and here, https://www.bartonwatchbands.com/collections/21mm-watch-bands-from-barton Barton service is good in my experience, and they also sell on Amazon UK.
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    Frozen pipes.

    Ouch, haha. I forgot to fact check my smell check, sorry, spell check. :christmas2: :dancer:
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    Frozen pipes.

    I merely mentioned it, not as anything to do with brewing, but how I found out about heat strips. Here's the home brew one,
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    Frozen pipes.

    Yes, I first saw it for putting round home brew bear kits, then someone told me you could get longer stuff for greenhouses.
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    Frozen pipes.

    As long as mains power was available, I had mine rigged to a thermostat so it switched on automatically when the temperature dropped low. If I was going to be away from home over extended periods then I drained the entire system to avoid any problems. Whoever installed the system must have been...
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    Frozen pipes.

    After a few comments made in other posts regarding frozen pipes, here's something I've used to good effect in previous homes during severe weather. Electric soil heater cable taped along vulnerable water pipes, the one pictured is 20 Meters and the power consumption is low, so in power cuts, a...