sassermaet Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 ^^^ I'm pretty sure Carlos still cycles to work - I've not heard otherwise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Yes he (not me) still cycles nearly every time he's working. For the "overseas" people though, he is Scottish time trial champion over a range of distances He was saying a couple of weeks ago he was a bit worried about the trip back down, with the 45mph crosswinds though....... Cycling is do-able, depending how "dedicated" you are.It'd make more sense as a 3 or 4 days a week in the summer option for shorter distances though, with the other days travelling by bus or getting a lift, and travelling more that way as it came on to winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Bridgman-Elliot Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 I wonder how much it would cost to run a bus transport network which actually allowed people without a car to get to the jobs.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassermaet Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Well, they could certainly do with later buses to the rural areas on Friday / Saturday nights. Even if they charged twice the normal fare it would still be a success as it would be cheaper than a taxi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splodger Posted December 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Sounds good, am hoping to visit in May with dad who's a bit fragile, will the weather be moderate enough for him by then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 ^^ Second half of May is usually nice enough. Some years we have been known to get more "summer" then than in July or August. First half of May is still a bit chancy, some days will be fine, but it can still spring the occasional surprise, winter is always reluctant to finally let go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splodger Posted December 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Thanks Ghostrider, will start looking into booking something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nederlander Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Well, they could certainly do with later buses to the rural areas on Friday / Saturday nights. Even if they charged twice the normal fare it would still be a success as it would be cheaper than a taxi. A splendid idea! Cheapest taxi I can get home efter a night oot in toon is £50, have seen it be as high as £120! (although we did go a little off the beaten track that night!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Business opportunity? Get a PSV licence, hire a bus just on Friday and Saturday nights, sell your £10-£30 tickets, and drive round for a bit...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unlinkedstudent Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Well hubby and I are still coming to Shetland (he has a job lined up and I'm self employed). Good grief, we've actually moved up the housing waiting list - someone pass me a large alcohol drink because I nearly died from the shock. Any tips on removal companies/sell everything we've got/lob everything in a freight crate (contents of 1 bed flat)? London to Shetland with two shar pei in tow should be an experience ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jps Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Any tips on removal companies/sell everything we've got/lob everything in a freight crate (contents of 1 bed flat)? London to Shetland with two shar pei in tow should be an experience ... We found the best/cheapest option when we moved up from Cornwall was to buy a large van load in what we could then sell/give away what we couldn't fit inside the van & car. Once we got here & settled in we sold the van so our overall moving costs where minimal compared to a removal/shipping company. Hope this is of some help. Cheers Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unlinkedstudent Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Cheers Jim but I whilst we intend buying a second-hand car once in Shetland, I haven't driven in about 20 years - I did learn to drive in London and weather aside, feel okay about driving in Shetland (I'm 100% sure it won't be the mad driving experienced at, for example, Old Street roundabout in London LOL), I don't feel confident enough to drive a van all the way from London. Can see the advantages with your suggestion though. On second thoughts, if you want to drive it for us .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMe Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Shetland Transport do tend to wander all over the country so worth checking if they are going to be in your area any time soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jps Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Can see the advantages with your suggestion though. On second thoughts, if you want to drive it for us .. You got plenty of money :) and make good bacon butties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unlinkedstudent Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Can see the advantages with your suggestion though. On second thoughts, if you want to drive it for us .. You got plenty of money :) and make good bacon butties Ooooh define 'plenty' - we are not loaded LOL. Mmm, bacon butties - prefer sausage sarnies meself ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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