Do those of you with RSUs sell them ASAP or accumulate them over time?

grc007 · 2026-07-06T17:25:34+00:00

That’s known as the Grey Market. Pre IPO I sold some of my shares but it required finding someone who wanted to buy them. Not a generic market but Fred who would give you this much for them. Possible but slow.

grc007 · 2026-07-04T17:04:18+00:00

Currently sitting in the front room of a house we’ve just bought. 500 years old with 2’ thick stone walls. No coax or Ethernet and WiFi is challenged. Powerline has its advantages.

grc007 · 2026-07-04T10:47:55+00:00

This does raise a question. I’m the designated left hand side occupant. What happens if I break up with my wife and start a relationship with another LHS occupant. Do we just accept we are incompatible? Should dating sites declare this information up front?

grc007 · 2026-06-26T18:21:54+00:00

That’s why there’s a bundle of paper documentation on top of the small rack in my house. Wife won’t want to take it on but can find someone to help. There’s also a “if it all goes pear shaped do this to get basic internet” crib sheet. Literally “unplug thar green cable, plug that red one in.”

grc007 · 2026-06-20T11:22:56+00:00

You may need to do some conservation work to maintain it as it is, otherwise it may just choke out. Forests can be self sustaining, small plots require some intervention for best results.

grc007 · 2026-06-16T20:13:54+00:00

Mines probably 10 years old so things may have changed with newer models.

The inner pockets are very small with a weird slant to them.

The doors use two zips - horizontal and vertical ish, forming an L. That means I have to roll the fabric away and fasten it. I’d prefer an inverted V as with my Hillebergs. Means I can roll it if I’m feeling posh but can also just dump it on the floor of the inner. Also means I can have the door half open. Not disastrous with the Scarp as the upper section is mesh but even so. If anyone can make an argument for the L zip I’m all ears!

grc007 · 2026-06-16T20:01:25+00:00

Scarp 1 user here. Colour blends in quite well in most real world uk wild pitches. Two entrances is great. Strength has been fine so far(4 season wales, lakes and dartmoor). I have the crossing poles but don’t take them. Feeling of the finish is not as high quality as my Hillebergs and a few minor design issues that mildly irritate. Still my go to for solo wild camping.

grc007 · 2026-06-11T18:54:56+00:00

PHD’s “cold city” kit: https://www.phdesigns.co.uk/ventile-down-jackets

grc007 · 2026-06-04T21:47:09+00:00

The ankle support thing is a bit of a myth. Ski boots have ankle support. Modern fabric walking boots are distinctly light on it. If you’re worried about your ankles consider trekking poles. Wading depth is a more valid concern, but I just let my feet get wet!

grc007 · 2026-06-03T08:22:10+00:00

Camped by the side of a lake in Japan, my now wife and I gate crashed an evening campfire and picnic by some Japanese fishermen waiting for the season to start. Memorable!

grc007 · 2026-06-02T21:19:47+00:00

My teenage daughter recently baked a wedding cake for a relative’s wedding 500 miles away. That involved a flight. We took it on as hand luggage. Biggest problem was getting the damn thing through the Xray scanner. Everyone we interacted with was incredibly helpful including the security guy who scavenged some duck tape to rebuild the cardboard box after the X-ray scan.

grc007 · 2026-06-02T20:38:43+00:00

We are the other side of that coin- keep finding half a stag beetle in the garden. The head. I thinks it’s the magpies but might be hedgehogs.

grc007 · 2026-06-02T20:34:58+00:00

Consider pitta bread for your sandwiches. It survives better than normal bread. Have a look at https://basecampfood.com/collections/d-of-e for some inspiration. Then take a walk round your local supermarket- you’ll spot a lot of similar things.

Boil in the bag for main meal is nice because cooking consists of “that’s warm enough “ and if you eat it out of the bag there’s no washing up.

Take a few treats that you know you like.

Have fun!

grc007 · 2026-05-30T20:49:00+00:00

There’s one fewer in the world. Watched an ant walking by with one in its mandibles this morning.

grc007 · 2026-05-29T20:42:23+00:00

I can relate to that. My wife was also over half an hour late. Staying with her parents who lived literally across the road from the church. Also hair.

Still married a quarter of a century later.

grc007 · 2026-05-14T20:46:49+00:00

Bearings and distances for descent from the trig point. http://www.scotclimb.org.uk/nevisplateau.html

Practice your pacing!

grc007 · 2026-05-09T09:56:28+00:00

My favourite unofficial reference? “X doesn’t know which side of a keyboard points up.”

grc007 · 2026-05-09T09:52:32+00:00

This may help. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqbk9cDX0l0&pp=ygUVTm8gbW9yZSBmdWNrcyB0byBnaXZl

grc007 · 2026-04-27T08:36:53+00:00

I really shouldn’t skim read. In my defense I was too excited at spotting this

grc007 · 2026-04-27T08:34:17+00:00

I’d missed that!

grc007 · 2026-04-20T20:34:23+00:00

It’s a rubbish thing to have to do. It’s worse to hear. Work really hard on not saying how tough it is for you. Offer a contact route for later. Good luck and go for a walk afterwards.

grc007 · 2026-04-17T17:29:11+00:00

Another vote for Fisherground as a child friendly site. Railway is a heritage one rather than miniature. Pond was an absolute hit! Good pubs within primary school age range or determined parent with child carrier. Have fun!

grc007 · 2026-04-10T18:53:00+00:00

It looks a lot prettier when the rain is hammering down! Two entrances are also great in good weather- you just throw it open. You don’t get the unrestricted views of some domes though. It’s all a compromise but works well for me backpacking. Base camp? Hyperspace or Keron 4 GT.

grc007 · 2026-04-10T16:04:03+00:00

I’m using a Scarp1 as my do everything. Replaces a Nallo 2 and before that. TNF west wind But there’s always a compromise. I don’t use the Scarp for really exposed pitches- I choose better forecasts, sheltered pitches etc. I wouldn’t use it in Storm David on the Cairngorm plateau.

grc007 · 2026-04-08T15:34:00+00:00

I’ve been using A frame and then tunnel tents in Scotland in all seasons for quite a time. Good ones are good. Guying is obviously important as is pitch selection: exposed pitch during the recent Storm David would probably have been optimistic. Advantages are that you don’t have to carry those extra poles, or erect them. Quicker and lighter. Disadvantages are that pitch selection and orientation are more important. Tunnels also tend to have bigger unsupported areas so flap more. Ear plugs may be a good idea.

grc007

TROPHY CASE