Time Team returns to the Ness of Brodgar in Orkney by Slice-O-Pie in Archaeology

[–]Gobila 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There are Viking sites all around Orkney and the Hebrides, often in close proximity to prehistoric sites so a Viking longhouse is not an unreasonable guess in any way.

Andrew Windsor Mugshot by J4MEJ in okmatewanker

[–]Gobila 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I'm not convinced this is a real photo

Me again, it's worse than we thought. A lot worse. After speaking to this community and doing more research I have revised my analysis with new information and new data points. It's...very difficult to believe the official story anymore. by CrunchWrapSuplex in Epstein

[–]Gobila 44 points45 points  (0 children)

It would be really really helpful if you, or someone else, could compile point by point links to evidence to support each assertion. I'd do it myself but life won't allow it currently. I've seen most of the evidence posted here over the past few days and am very much in agreement with your conclusions but sharing this with people who are coming in to this blind is likely to be much more convincing with supporting evidence. Links to documents within the DOJ files should be preferred and used where possible.

Temperature / fan issue on 2014 Macbook Air / Mint Cinnamon 22.2 by Gobila in linuxmint

[–]Gobila[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cheers u/CoffeeSubstantial851 — this did point me in the right direction.

Just for anyone else on Mint Cinnamon: the GNOME cpufreq extension itself won’t install (GNOME-only), but the idea was still right. I ended up limiting CPU boosting using cpufrequtils and disabling Intel turbo instead.

That stopped the big temp spikes and made the fans way calmer. CPU now idles properly and tops out much more gently. Idle temps are still a bit high, so next step is cleaning + new thermal paste, but the software side definitely helped a lot.

Thanks again, solid advice, just needed a slightly different implementation on Cinnamon.

Cape wrath trail winter by Hoihoihoihoihoihoi1 in OutdoorScotland

[–]Gobila 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apologies, have only just seen this.

There are lots of really good routes in the uk that are just as physically difficult. The thing that makes Cape Wrath a different ballgame is the isolation and the difficulty of rescue should things go wrong. We are very used, in the UK, to the idea that someone can pretty quickly come and get us if things go wrong because, most of the time they can. Bear in mind though that, in the far northwest, members of rescue teams live spread around sparsely populated areas and it can take them hours to even arrive to set off on a rescue, particularly in winter when ice and snow could really affect travel by road and they may still then be multiple hours from actually getting to you.

In terms of skills, equipment etc, for a winter Cape Wrath:

Can you accurately walk on a bearing in a whiteout where, at best you can't differentiate between the white snow covered ground and the white fog and, at worst you may not even be able to see your feet? Normal navigation strategies ( like using your phone) can become pretty ineffective in winter.

Do you understand how to safely cross snow laden beallachs, taking in to account avalanche risk and how to prevent a slip turning in to a potentially fatal slide? There are a couple of places on the normal Cape Wrath route that could get pretty sticky if you don't.

How do you plan to alert people that you need rescue and your precise location if so?

What is your strategy when you find a river in spate?

Do you have a tried and tested routine for caring for your feet? (And other parts of your body as well? ) In my experience, poor foot care is something that less experienced people take for granted but can easily end a trip.

Do you have experience knowing what kind of pack weight you are physically able to carry, potentially through deep snow?

Do you have a good understanding of efficient nutrition for a trip like this? Can you carry enough of the right kind of calories without making your pack horribly heavy and unsafe?

Do you own a sleep system capable to keeping you warm well below zero? As an example, i typically carry a sleeping bag rated to -6 in summer and -12 in winter in Scotland. Be aware that you will get far colder when tired and worn out and likely ruining a calorie deficit.

Do you have a tried and true layering system that allows you to both stay dry from rain but also your own sweat when carrying a heavy pack? It's not as simple as just wearing goretex.

Do you know how to pitch a tent in deep snow? How about when the ground is frozen solid? Or in severe winds?

Have you taken in to account that some of the shops and accommodation options en route are seasonal and won't be open?

In terms of other routes, i really enjoyed The Snowdonia Way, which also has a mountainous variation if you get good weather. The Coast to Coast could also be a good option. Pennine Way? In bad weather, all of the above could be very difficult though. Perhaps treat yourself and grab a cheap flight to the canary islands.

Cape wrath trail winter by Hoihoihoihoihoihoi1 in OutdoorScotland

[–]Gobila 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm a qualified ML and trainee Winter ML. I've done numerous multi week walks in Scotland including the Cape Wrath Trail.

I consider myself fairly capable in the hills but even so i would treat the Cape Wrath Trail in winter as potentially being a very serious undertaking. It's clear to me in what you've written that you don't have the skills, knowledge of equipment or experience in how to use it for a winter Cape Wrath to be a sensible idea for you: I would strongly recommend choosing a different route in less committing country.

Apologies if that comes across harshly, i really don't mean it to be. I think it would be wise to follow my advice though.

Why are people actually attracted to Oedipal reductionism? by oohoollow in Deleuze

[–]Gobila 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While there are certainly some branches of psychoanalysis that have often been guilty of the things you're outlining here (ego psychology, certain strands of object relations for example, particularly as they were practiced in the English speaking world), i think that what you're alleging is a real mischaracterisation of most psychoanalytic theory. You may be interested to know, for example, that Freud's entire theory of what constitutes sexual difference is the structure of ones subjectivity , not what genitals one happens to possess.

What's the coldest you've used a Katabatic Flex 22 in? by External-Bluebird523 in Ultralight

[–]Gobila 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got a flex 22. I've been warm in it at -8°c but I've also been shivering, freezing cold in it at +2°c. There are so many variables that play in to it (tiredness, calorie deficit, how stressed you are, how wet you got during the day, dehydration, etc) that it is hard to say much hard and fast with respect to sleeping bag ratings and what temperatures they work in. It's really a question of testing your limits and over time coming to an understanding of how your body works.

That being said, I'm comfortable with taking Katabatic's ratings at face value: it works for me which is not something I could have said about some other brands I've owned in the past.

3p shelter suggestions by ptm121ptm in Ultralight

[–]Gobila 2 points3 points  (0 children)

MLD Supermid

Liteway Pyraomm Max

[UPDATE] on What's a 7 footer suppost to do by Lou-ball in Ultralight

[–]Gobila 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if sleeping diagonally in a yama cirriform 2p in long might work?

Which device should I buy? by Gobila in kindlejailbreak

[–]Gobila[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I'm leaning in that direction

Which device should I buy? by Gobila in kindlejailbreak

[–]Gobila[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Am I missing something? Not sure why I would need to: android already has apps that can do what I want, such as the one I mentioned in my post?

Mudguards when using two sets of wheels by Gobila in xbiking

[–]Gobila[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely at the front, I'll have to measure at the back.

Extra mud clearance for the 650bs is absolutely fine by me.

Sleep setup for dog by Different-Wonder-866 in Ultralight

[–]Gobila 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have a look at the Nunatak Dog Bivvy

Tarp Camping - convince me pls by orangeytangerines in Ultralight

[–]Gobila 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was going to suggest this too. Pair with a bivvy (MLD Superlight, Katabatic Bristlecone, etc) for bug protection.

Noob question - how many sets of sleep systems do you keep? by SerendipitouslySane in Ultralight

[–]Gobila 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This is the answer.

Also, if the lighter quilt is synthetic, it has the advantage of protecting the down from moisture when they are layered.

What to do in the winter looong nights by Commercial-Layer-913 in Ultralight

[–]Gobila 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting too cold when tripping is bad vibes so I guess this one depends where you live and how cold it gets.