Today in pictures - Page 702

Accyexplorer · 26-01-2015, 11:57

Just a few from the woodlands this morning

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DtheP47 · 26-01-2015, 12:03

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Originally Posted by davemac

Why is it a pity, I wouldnt want one of those in Hyndburn.

Why ever not dm?

Rather that than the unsightly wind turbines as a means to green power generation.

maxthecollie · 26-01-2015, 15:24

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A stroll on the beach and sand dunes at windy Formby today

davemac · 26-01-2015, 21:31

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Originally Posted by DtheP47

Why ever not dm?

Rather that than the unsightly wind turbines as a means to green power generation.

I am more a fan of the turbines, I have visited them on many occasions, I had not seen the hydro instalation until you posted the pictures, and in all honesty a brick shed with railings is not as low profile as I thought it would be.

davemac · 26-01-2015, 21:56

Today in Pictures, a somewhat strenuous expedition today, it was uphill all the way, and even coming down was uphill, well it felt like it.

1. From this point you can imagine you are strolling through the industrial revolution.
2. Always remember to turn around, there may be a viewpoint you have missed.
3. Stone would have been in plentiful supply for dry stone walls, the quarry is just here.
4. The remains of a trolley possibly pushed over the edge when the quarry ceased operation.
5. In the words of Alan Dedicoat, you have to be in it to wet it......well something like that.
6. This is as far as the trail takes us today, unless I slip then I might just have a few days of hospital food.
7. If you use the tree as a point of reference you can see where the last snap was taken from.
8. Moonscapes left by the Victorians.
9. Listen.......you can just hear the hammers and chisels from the past... they are building the foundations our future was based on.
10. Bang.....The moonscapes of the past are looked upon by the explorations into the future.

DtheP47 · 26-01-2015, 23:10

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Originally Posted by davemac

I am more a fan of the turbines, I have visited them on many occasions, I had not seen the hydro instalation until you posted the pictures, and in all honesty a brick shed with railings is not as low profile as I thought it would be.

Yes Dave but turbines have to be turned off when it's too windy, how Irish is that? Solar panels only work in the daytime.
Hydro schemes can run 24/7 with very little limitations.

A brick shed with railings there's plenty of them in the rubble valley.
"pun intended"
What did you expect some kind of hobbit house?

Stevie R · 26-01-2015, 23:38

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Originally Posted by davemac

Why is it a pity, I wouldnt want one of those in Hyndburn.

I don`t agree Dave,if you look at the River Hyndburn,particularly where it flows past Asda,the river has been encased with concrete sides.The speed of the water when in flood is far greater than it would be if it were a natural river bed.
Hyndburn Hydro would be a step forward in my opinion.

gpick24 · 26-01-2015, 23:46

I wouldn't want one either, simply because the river "stink" is flourishing nowadays and wouldn't want something like that upsetting the wildlife on there. Personally I don't mind the windmills.

davemac · 26-01-2015, 23:51

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Originally Posted by Stevie R

I don`t agree Dave,if you look at the River Hyndburn,particularly where it flows past Asda,the river has been encased with concrete sides.The speed of the water when in flood is far greater than it would be if it were a natural river bed.
Hyndburn Hydro would be a step forward in my opinion.

To be honest I hadn't though about the bits where it has been covered, encased or otherwise restricted, I suppose there it would be acceptable, but if you look at the one in Whalley it is right at the weir, and that was a bit of a draw for tourists photographers and general walkers.

gpick24 · 26-01-2015, 23:54

Wherever it's placed i fear it would have an effect further downstream on such a small river.

DtheP47 · 27-01-2015, 00:07

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Originally Posted by gpick24

I wouldn't want one either, simply because the river "stink" is flourishing nowadays and wouldn't want something like that upsetting the wildlife on there. Personally I don't mind the windmills.

The Whalley ducks looked happy enough

gpick24 · 27-01-2015, 07:41

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Originally Posted by DtheP47

The Whalley ducks looked happy enough

Probably glad they haven`t had to foot the bill.

DtheP47 · 27-01-2015, 09:32

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Originally Posted by davemac

To be honest I hadn't though about the bits where it has been covered, encased or otherwise restricted, I suppose there it would be acceptable, but if you look at the one in Whalley it is right at the weir, and that was a bit of a draw for tourists photographers and general walkers.

Here's a link to the diary covering construction with some great pics there.

Project progress - Whalley Hydro

gpick24 · 27-01-2015, 09:38

I saw that earlier, on the home page it tells you that it generates 100kw, hardly worth all that effort.

DtheP47 · 27-01-2015, 09:55

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Originally Posted by gpick24

I saw that earlier, on the home page it tells you that it generates 100kw, hardly worth all that effort.

According to FAQ - benefits page.

" Will provide a dividend for investors of 3-5%, rising to 6.9% for tax payers eligible to claim tax relief under the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS)."

FAQ - Whalley Hydro