I've just put a bit of travel advice up on the front page here after Kinell got himself stuck in Glasgow rush hour traffic last year. I suppose we should be thankful he even found Glasgow
I must apologise to Mike for the late publication of this weeks column. He is super-efficient and always gets them to me days in advance. I got it on Friday then, on Saturday disappeared to my folks for the weekend. The column was sat on my home PC while I was 125 miles away on the laptop. Fortunately he noticed and re-sent it. It won't happen again, sir!
PS. I'd agree with his comments. Arthur and his team do a sterling job with this event. I'd also like to echo his comments on the officials allowing us photographers to do our job.
Can some of our older members (or younger members ask their parents) cast their minds back - was Addingham used as a regular practice area/venue prior to 1963? This could be vital to any defence for the continued use of the land.
TALK about being committed, and my wife sometimes seems to think I should be, I travelled up to Kinlochleven for the second time in seven days for the opening British Championship round last weekend.
"You should be on your guard and exercise great caution as violent crime is common throughout Guatemala"
"Tourists are targeted by criminals, especially those arriving at the airport"
"Armed robbery is becoming more usual in Antigua, Guatemala, and even the main areas of town during daylight hours have seen attacks. You should be on your guard at all times. "
"Violent crime is a major problem throughout Guatemala. Serious attacks on tourists, including murder and rape, have taken place. Armed robbery of tourists and muggings can happen anywhere in the country. "
"There have been attacks on cars and buses (including tourist buses) during daylight hours on well-used, main roads. These attacks have included the rape of female passengers."
"There are 5 to 6 murders a day in Guatemala City and surrounding areas. The majority involve the use of guns."
Personally, I'm glad I'm heading to my folks for the weekend. Not much chance of getting shot/mugged in rural Aberdeenshire.
US off-topic has gone as it wasn't being used. The few topics that existed have been merged with the US Forum.
I've split the old "Across The Pond" category into dedicated US and Canada forums. You Canucks now have your own dedicated forum - something you should always have had.
Firstly you can rule out a digital SLR if you want to carry it around a Trial with you. Firstly because they're bulky and secondly because they're still quite expensive!
I don't know how old your current camera is, but shutter lag isn't nearly as bad on modern compacts as it used to be. It still exists, but might not be as bad as you're used to. I'm not clued up on the compact camera scene, but always found DPReview to be a good independent site for reviews etc.
Without telling anyone how to sucks eggs we need to get importers, suppliers, motorbike shops etc interested. This fight needs to involve the whole of the trials community not just those from West Yorks.
Software installed, configured, customised and ready to roll. I just need some help on the article to accompany it.
If there is anybody out there who could do me a bit of a write-up on Addingham - the history and importance of it to Trials I'd be grateful. I think it's time to put the power and coverage that Trials Central has gained over the years to some good use. I can do the geeky technical stuff, but I'm unfamiliar with the venue or it's history.
Email to trialscentral AT trialscentral.com ASAP please!
I have found an online petition package. I am happy to install and configure this on TC if wanted. At very least it could do no harm - particularly if I could get some Dougie involvement. I'm going to speak to Jake tomorrow.
Actually, thinking about it, I doubt writing letters is going to be enough. Somebody local needs to take ownership of this, organise a proper campaign and get the press involved. I can probably help a little by getting statements from Dougie and Dibs via Jake.
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Just been over and they're a bit quiet. I've re-added the old linky to their forums to take you directly there. No excuses now - get posting!