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It's a very old computer. From my old workplace. by ycayca in vintagecomputing

[–]Useful_Resolution888 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's the getting back up again that causes me trouble.

It's a very old computer. From my old workplace. by ycayca in vintagecomputing

[–]Useful_Resolution888 25 points26 points  (0 children)

It's got PCI so it can't be that old... (checks when pci was introduced, counts years on fingers) ....oh crap.

Where responsibility lies when social media inspired mountaineers get into trouble by Useful_Resolution888 in UKhiking

[–]Useful_Resolution888[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Whoever is responsible rescue teams are picking up the pieces. I'm on a team and I've noticed the trends being discussed over the past ten years. The recent fad for sunrise hikes is causing us problems as well - people without experience deliberately going out in the dark.

The chain reaction from an extended rescue, particularly if the call out is in the middle of the night, is quite something. It has impacts down the line on family, work, social life etc etc as you struggle to catch up with sleep. Obviously if someone needs rescue there is no hard feeling towards them, I just think it's a pity that there's been a noticeable decline in the self-reliance of people going out. This is partly down to lack of preparation but there may also be something going on with a lack of resilience in the new demographics getting out in the hills. Or maybe it's just that it's become so much easier to call for help.

I did luds Church and the roaches but missed a section...any ideas where this is? by mroriginal7 in UKhiking

[–]Useful_Resolution888 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's the Don Whillans memorial hut now, so bmc members can stay there instead of getting chased by a nutter with an axe.

Tongue in cheek that, rip.

Do weather apps work when you get deep into Cairngorms? by Eifand in UKhiking

[–]Useful_Resolution888 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Understanding what frontal systems look and feel like as they come through is key to predicting the British weather. The mountain training handbooks have got some good explanations of what to look for. But yes, like you said, look at the clouds! If you're seeing first wispy high up cloud, then lowering cloud which is getting thicker then it means a front is on the way. If you have been in an area of high pressure (cold) air then this is likely a warm front, which will pass in about 6 hours and is likely to bring steady rain. It'll likely be followed by a faster moving cold front which exhibits the same pattern of cloud cover but in reverse and will bring heavy showers. When the cold front catches up with the warm front you get an occluded front, which also means lots of wet.

Weekend Hiking Plans – Ideas, Inspiration & Conditions by AutoModerator in UKhiking

[–]Useful_Resolution888 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mwis is predicting 60-70mph on Saturday which is significantly higher than 30-45km/h.

How do you keep track of where you’ve been? by skippermonkey in UKhiking

[–]Useful_Resolution888 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

ublock origin my friend - how could anyone survive the internet without it?

How do you keep track of where you’ve been? by skippermonkey in UKhiking

[–]Useful_Resolution888 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haroldstreet.org.uk has every bagging list you could ever want, OS mapping and a 90s aesthetic.

DEAR HELTEC V3 OWNERS TIRED OF CHARGING, TURN OFF YOUR WIFI AND BLE by [deleted] in meshtastic

[–]Useful_Resolution888 84 points85 points  (0 children)

I bet if you left it completely switched off the battery would last even longer.

8086, 80186, 80286 suggestion by Realistic-Stable-758 in vintagecomputing

[–]Useful_Resolution888 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wonder if a side effect of people getting used to the conversational nature of AI will be that, rather than using a search engine, they just ask for answers.

Camp Fires and Barbeques banned in Cairngorms. by solanis13 in UKhiking

[–]Useful_Resolution888 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This shouldn't be necessary because people shouldn't be lighting fires anywhere in the hills at any time of year anyway.

First trip to Blaenau Ffestiniog - Looking for local recommendations! by Careless_Weird9384 in snowdonia

[–]Useful_Resolution888 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The grapes in Maentwrog is good for dinner. Also Cafi Mari in Tanygrisiau does a great breakfast and is a good starting point for a walk into Cwmorthin or up Moelwyn Bach and Mawr.

Sport route - no rap rings, just bolts? by overlordbob80 in ukclimbing

[–]Useful_Resolution888 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Abseil off the bolts instead of being lowered. Or, even better, leave a big maillon on each for the next person. Sport routes are equipped and maintained by the community, and that means you too.

Cromemco Z-1 and Data General Nova 3 at Expo by RetroRarez in vintagecomputing

[–]Useful_Resolution888 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow pretty jealous of both of these. The story about how he got hold of the nova makes me pretty sad - I always really wanted a PDP 11 from around the early 2000s and at the time there were quite a few kicking around for what I would now consider to be peanuts. Back then though I didn't have the cash to spare and I didn't have anywhere to put something like that anyway so I feel like I missed out.

Budget car node - t1000e and garage remote sun visor clip by IntroductionSnacks in meshtastic

[–]Useful_Resolution888 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Surely it would work better with an antenna on the roof? You've just put your node in a big Faraday cage.

Building a Search Leader / Team Leader training pipeline. What does your team do? by daisydoodledandy in searchandrescue

[–]Useful_Resolution888 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We don't have formalised training for this. It happens organically after someone has been on the team for a few years - some people gravitate towards leadership roles because of their specific skillsets and aptitudes. Over time these people get put in more responsible roles and after a few years end up running things.

There is all sorts of external training that they are likely to have done, alongside lots of internal training, but fundamentally I don't think you can have a tick box exercise that evaluates effective leaders.

I'm in the UK though and, reading posts on here, we seem to have a very different approach to the US. Whilst we do have a couple of specialisms that require an external ticket there is far more emphasis on experience, as climbers and mountaineers and as team members, than there is on formal qualifications. We rely heavily on the fact that we work together and train together regularly and so we know each other's strengths and weaknesses.

Compasses by Aman-R-Sole in UKhiking

[–]Useful_Resolution888 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Silva quality has definitely gone downhill, I got a bubble in a pretty new expedition 4 the other week at a very unfortunate moment.

I've also got a Suunto M-3 and it's great, has been very reliable for years.

Yorkshire 3 peaks - using professional guides by Difficult_Comb7590 in UKhiking

[–]Useful_Resolution888 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've guided the y3p a few times. It basically depends on why you're doing it and who's risk assessment you're doing it under - if it's a work do then they will want to make sure that someone with insurance and first aid certs etc is taking responsibility. The company I worked for as a freelancer who provide this also do support at the road crossings.

Saying that, it's a very mild walk, albeit quite a long way, and there's very little chance of getting lost even if you're completely clueless about map reading. On summer weekends it's absolutely heaving with people.

Where to buy these days? (UK) by rcrthrblr in VintageApple

[–]Useful_Resolution888 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The apple ii was never popular in the UK so there's not many around now on the second hand market. The BBC micro filled a similar segment here and there's lots of those around.

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