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goffik Dec 8, 2011 19:08:21

Replying to The Sea Cat

See? I told you there was a reason for not having windfarms I in Northern Scotland! Cos it's TOO damned windy and the damned things combust!

http://m.stv.tv/news/scotland/west-central/286170-wind-turbine-bursts-into-flames-as-hurricane-force-winds-hit-scotland/

Just like I've been saying. (Not the flames - I had no idea about the flames! :D )

G x

nigelswift Dec 8, 2011 19:20:45

Replying to goffik

"I had no idea about the flames!"

Nor me. Bet their Third Party insurance has just gone up, that's a new cost to be factored in - who'dathought they might cause huge bush fires?!

tjj Dec 8, 2011 20:52:56

Replying to goffik

goffik wrote:

http://m.stv.tv/news/scotland/west-central/286170-wind-turbine-bursts-into-flames-as-hurricane-force-winds-hit-scotland/

Oh dear! How surprising. Freak weather conditions sometimes cause freak incidents. At least they didn't blow over.

thesweetcheat Dec 8, 2011 23:02:07

Replying to goffik

goffik wrote:

See? I told you there was a reason for not having windfarms I in Northern Scotland! Cos it's TOO damned windy and the damned things combust!

http://m.stv.tv/news/scotland/west-central/286170-wind-turbine-bursts-into-flames-as-hurricane-force-winds-hit-scotland/

Just like I've been saying. (Not the flames - I had no idea about the flames! :D )

G x

Blinkin' heck.

Anyone heard from Drew? You alright up there? It's not safe to leave the house in case a wind turbine combusts over your head.

The Sea Cat Dec 9, 2011 08:23:19

Replying to goffik

Wind turbines - hmm. From what I do know, I think they're a very good idea. Unfortunately, they are ugly and intrude on the landscape and are a danger to wildlife. There has been a long standing battle re. them in Kealkill, West Cork, a place I know very well and visit often. I'm sure quite a few TMAers know the Stones there in this outstandingly beautiful place:

http://www.southernstar.ie/article.php?id=2811

http://www.irelandupclose.com/images/M29681---West-Cork-Kealkill-Stone-Circle.jpg