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Fuel 'could rise' to £8 a gallon http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-12259273

OUCH! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-12187409

Try Harry's or Frank Williamsons. There was an advert on SIBC today about fireworks for New Year but i wasn't paying much attention.

This page may help a bit http://scotland.shelter.org.uk/getadvice/advice_topics/renting_rights/crofters_rights/crofters_right_to_buy

It's also a good idea to clear the snow of the lights before you set off so that others can actually see the light!

If there are any problems which require a warranty repair the car will have to be shipped South, probably at your expense! Toyota do a 1.4 4WD Urban Cruiser

Winter tyres are a must with the snow, but will not make a huge difference on ice. My car was transformed by fitting Michelin Alpins, not been stuck yet, but with ordinary tyres could barely move on even the slightest incline. Ask around for tyres there are tyres in stock but there is a bit o a wait for some.

Government reveals super-fast broadband plans http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-11922424

Eh? I'm feeling particularly thick today - what does this mean? There has been a 14 car pile-up outside Brae? i had not heard but it comes as no surprise considering as what i just pointed out , hope everybody is ok , and as i said theres a few going about here that ought to be watched , for everybodys well being Think this is about someone reporting people for driving too fast throughh the 20mph zone outside Brae school. 14 people done for speeding last week there! NOTHING to do with snow!!

If you look closely that was a report from almost a week ago. Can't find where it's at just now but last report was off Mousa at 19.41

So slow just now struggling to get speedtest to work, but ping is 1600ms!!

Pathetic tonight!! http://www.speedtest.net/result/1047868825.png

Not all routes are being salted, some, presumably just the smaller rural roads are being done with ordinary grit.

Seen a few Kestrels around and these 4 Merlin earlier this year, not a great photo though. http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll278/Gorwad/IMG_2087.jpg

Cannabis fed to ducks by French farmer http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-11799303

Just recieved the following in response to an email I sent BT Wholesale We have checked and It appears that there are problems with the Broadband exchange equipment working to its full capacity. Therefore, work is required to allow the circuits to run at the predicted speed(s) The faults we've received are from various service providers, and they are all being kept informed of the relevant progression of the individual cases.. They should then be updating their respective customers. Our suppliers are working on resolving the issues creating the slow connections and/or speed issues. The situation will be rectified as soon as possible

I've seen BT engineers out in Lerwick, Quarff and Cunninsburgh this morning. Just done another speed test gone up from 0.15 yesterday to 2.94Mb now

From where? Just noticed Sarmile in subject box

not good tonight http://www.speedtest.net/result/1023879270.png been like this since yesterday

Not found anything of interest, mainly just rusty lumps of iron, but found a WW2 .303 casing in my back garden.

SIBC said 2 grenades were dredge up by someone after scallops and taken home. Police have taken them to await disposal.

You can use them, many people do, or you can buy various types from here http://www.ukgeocachers.co.uk/catalog/

There was a solar flare earlier tonight which has created a bit of activity, but haven't seen Northern lights after spending last couple of hours looking, but witnessed a fireball a little while ago, very bright, very fast and looked very close.

You'll need a tripod for a start, then a camera which can be set manually, preferably an SLR. Use a wide aperture (low f number) and set for 30 seconds. Best to use a remote or self timer so that you don't get any camera shake.

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