Autumn Drive.

Elins Fancy Ride.

This was another before work bike ride and took us on a tour of the hills above Betws y Coed. We did not follow the route as per the description in the Bikefax preferring, intentionally or not, to pick our own detours as we went. Most of the pictures are from Claire.

Kelly and myself on the long climb up out of Betws.

Just checking who has the muddiest face.
Mending my snapped chain.

One of the long downhill’s.

Agreement that we had taken one detour too many, this one could not be ridden (by us anyway).

Denon DN-X500 Mixer.

Denon DN-X500 Mixer for sale £Sold

THE SHAKER - XXL

Before Work Biking.

With it being a quieter week at Boulder I have been fortunate enough to get out biking before work twice this week. On Thursday morning Will, Ivan, Kelly and myself managed a 10km ride in the Sychnant Pass just outside Conwy.
This morning spurred on by the excitement of Thursday Ivan, Kelly and myself were once again assembled on the drive at Bryn Du at 7am to begin the assault on Telegraph Valley, Snowdon Ranger Path, Waunfawr and back over the top to Llanberis. We made it back to start work for 10.15 with the day spent out with the saws tidying the garden and chopping firewood.

The Statistics for the ride from Ivan’s GPS.
Total distance-23.23km

Total time-2h49m

Moving time-2h12m

Max speed-49.5km/h
Average speed-8.2km/h

Average moving speed-10.5km/h

Height gain-730m

Lowest point-168m

Highest point-523m

Steepest downhill-16.9%

Steepest uphill-17.5%

Ivan forlornly looking over his noble steed at the top of Telegraph Valley.

Puncture repair time.

Damaged Peavey PV2600

Last night one of my PV2600 amps made all the noises a bowl of Rice Krispies should and sent up a cloud of smoke. Poor thing is obviously confused as it was Halloween not fireworks night.

After it's little show it no longer works but I don't know what happened, seems to be a load of gunk amongst each set of the big black capacitors.

Answers on a post card please!

Thankfully this is not the one I have for sale, which was safely at home.

Hi::Def Sound System Clear Out.

We are planning a jiggle of the system set up and now have some bits and pieces surplus to requirements. Please let Dan or myself know if you would like any off it, be quick as it’s all going on eBay soon. Everything is used but not abused and fully working. Might have some speakers soon as well.

Black 4U amp case front and rear rails. All catches working just general expected scuffs. £40.00

Behringer Super X Pro CX3400, perfect condition used once, has been our spare. Comes with original box and all paperwork. £sold

Peavey PV2600 Amp. Usual expected rack rash from this workhorse. 540W per side at 8ohms £sold

Cerwin Vega CV1800. Good condition. 400W per side at 8ohms £sold

Matrix STR3000. Awesome solid amp. 1000W per side at 8ohms £Sold

C-Mark MR2350. Good condition. 350W per side at 8ohms £110.00

::definition 2nd Birthday with Lynx and SixAM.

This weekend I had the sound system out for ::definition’s second birthday.

::definition resident V.E.N.O.M

SixAM from Skanky Panky Records.
Lynx from Detail Recordings.

Mystery Speakon?

I have copied the markings on the unit, if you zoom in you should be able to see the origonal moulded numbering. Are 2- and 1- back to front, they seem different to the last 7 speakons I just wired? Or am I going nuts?

ES18 BPH

After a long afternoons work the latest addition to the sound system is taking shape nicely. I hope to have a pair of these ready for the ::definition party on the 24th September.

Hendre Hall Party

The Saturday just gone saw the first outing for the hi::def sound system to Hendre Hall for Ebony’s 30th birthday bash. The whole night was a lovely friendly party vibe and the system sounded great. Hendre made for a great night out but is now changing its style for a bit and working with the students union while their works are underway so may not get to go back for some time. Below are some of the guys who provided the music for us on the night.

Colak during his mighty funk set.

Felix from roots collective bringing the nice vibe.
Captain Wang who scratched it up a treat.

The actors from next door who popped in after filming their war documentary.

Me a little worse for wear playing the last set of an 8 hour party.

Christmas Float Progress.

I dropped the Caernarfon Round Table Christmas Float off with the mechanic elves last night so all seems to be moving along well. Once it has had its service time to get it re-clad and lights fitted. Hopefully two months is long enough for this.

The frame looking better for a couple of coats of paint.

Bank Holiday Coasteer

I had quite a peaceful bank holiday weekend, it started with a coasteer at the Range on a beautiful Friday with Eddie and Sandy.

Sandy warming up on the jumps.

Eddie away.
Posing for pictures.
Sandy having just leapt from one of the bigger jumps of the day.

Round Table Float Day 2

I managed a few more hours work on the float on Sunday afternoon. A couple more hours of grinding and scrubing and it should be ready for painting.

Birthday Coasteering.

This weekend I had some friends visiting from Liverpool to go coasteering to celebrate Janine’s 30th. Anglesey was catching a big swell from the south west so we headed off to Morfa Nefyn to swim with seals and find calmer waters. Lots of swimming, jumping and laughing followed.

Everyone busy climbing up to one of the jumps.

Dragging ourselves out of the sea.

Another leap.

One of the seals that was following us.

All the photos from Will, thanks.

Round Table Christmas Float Rebuild Day 1

The rain eased for a couple of hours today and that was all that was needed to start work on the Caernarfon Round Table Christmas Float. Kelly and Claire both keen for something to do after the rain put pay to any customers for outdoor activities kindly lent a hand. In the end we managed to get nearly all the frame stripped of the lights and old timber. Jobs at Boulder Adventures are certainly varied.

Kelly fighting with one of the old rotten side panels.

Claire telling it who's boss.
Me attacking rusted nuts and bolts.
The float at the end of the afternoon.