wingpig
@wingpig.bsky.social
Bipedal ape with gingery beard, frown, grey hair. Cycles, walks, takes photos. Likes cold, dislikes social situations and long trousers. he/him
Also #EdTravCyc there was a big icy puddle at the bottom of the slope from the Restalrig Path down to Leith Links, though this has perhaps thawed by now.
February 14, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Also #EdTravCyc there was a big icy puddle at the bottom of the slope from the Restalrig Path down to Leith Links, though this has perhaps thawed by now.
#EdTravCyc ICE WARNING on the Goldenacre Path, beneath the puddle at the bottom of the slope from the playing fields. St Mark's Path bridge also a bit frostyslippy.
February 14, 2026 at 8:40 AM
#EdTravCyc ICE WARNING on the Goldenacre Path, beneath the puddle at the bottom of the slope from the playing fields. St Mark's Path bridge also a bit frostyslippy.
Somewhere in an alternative present, steam-extracted coffee was never invented and we still have to make do with a polystyrene cup of filter coffee of an unspecified origin from a simple glass BRAVILOR BONAMAT jug, where you could only hope that it was poured from the fresh jug at the bottom.
February 11, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Somewhere in an alternative present, steam-extracted coffee was never invented and we still have to make do with a polystyrene cup of filter coffee of an unspecified origin from a simple glass BRAVILOR BONAMAT jug, where you could only hope that it was poured from the fresh jug at the bottom.
Age verification?
I remember when 20p pieces were launched, before pound coins, when the 5p/10p/50p were still big and when halfpenny pieces were still in circulation, with the manually-applied price stickers on goods in shops still sometimes specifying half-pence prices.
I remember when 20p pieces were launched, before pound coins, when the 5p/10p/50p were still big and when halfpenny pieces were still in circulation, with the manually-applied price stickers on goods in shops still sometimes specifying half-pence prices.
Age verification?
I remember when oven chips were a new product and crisps had so much salt on them, eating just one packet gave you elevated blood pressure.
I remember when oven chips were a new product and crisps had so much salt on them, eating just one packet gave you elevated blood pressure.
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My parents dial phone had it's own table and a lock, with a key, telephone numbers came from a book or my head! 🤯
My parents dial phone had it's own table and a lock, with a key, telephone numbers came from a book or my head! 🤯
February 10, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Age verification?
I remember when 20p pieces were launched, before pound coins, when the 5p/10p/50p were still big and when halfpenny pieces were still in circulation, with the manually-applied price stickers on goods in shops still sometimes specifying half-pence prices.
I remember when 20p pieces were launched, before pound coins, when the 5p/10p/50p were still big and when halfpenny pieces were still in circulation, with the manually-applied price stickers on goods in shops still sometimes specifying half-pence prices.
Loot that drops after defeating me:
- two cotton handkerchiefs
- small squeezy bottle of hand sanitiser
- 20 assorted bicycle lock/house/garage/shed keys in a small leather key pouch
- Endura Humvee ¾ baggy cycling shorts
- two packets rough oatcakes
- two cotton handkerchiefs
- small squeezy bottle of hand sanitiser
- 20 assorted bicycle lock/house/garage/shed keys in a small leather key pouch
- Endura Humvee ¾ baggy cycling shorts
- two packets rough oatcakes
Loot that drops after defeating me.
- bottle of schlenkerla marzen
- packet of angel delight butterscotch
- random copy of any Acme Novelty Library issue
- DVD of The Raid
- teabag
- white chalk marker
- snotrag (used)
- bottle of schlenkerla marzen
- packet of angel delight butterscotch
- random copy of any Acme Novelty Library issue
- DVD of The Raid
- teabag
- white chalk marker
- snotrag (used)
Loot that drops after defeating me:
- walking stick
- old lady shawl
- DVD of the 2004 movie Torque
- black jellybeans
- ammunition for a gun not available in the game
- random Topps official Xena trading card
- walking stick
- old lady shawl
- DVD of the 2004 movie Torque
- black jellybeans
- ammunition for a gun not available in the game
- random Topps official Xena trading card
February 7, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Loot that drops after defeating me:
- two cotton handkerchiefs
- small squeezy bottle of hand sanitiser
- 20 assorted bicycle lock/house/garage/shed keys in a small leather key pouch
- Endura Humvee ¾ baggy cycling shorts
- two packets rough oatcakes
- two cotton handkerchiefs
- small squeezy bottle of hand sanitiser
- 20 assorted bicycle lock/house/garage/shed keys in a small leather key pouch
- Endura Humvee ¾ baggy cycling shorts
- two packets rough oatcakes
...and any parked on a footway, blocking a dropped kerb, or just anywhere selfish.
January 31, 2026 at 10:33 PM
...and any parked on a footway, blocking a dropped kerb, or just anywhere selfish.
Post a sign from your country that tells a story about how they treat their roads...
January 31, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Post a sign from your country that tells a story about how they treat their roads...
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Some important clarification here from @cyclinguk.bsky.social on submitting close-pass video evidence to the police
www.cyclinguk.org/blog/it-wort...
www.cyclinguk.org/blog/it-wort...
Is it worth submitting video footage of close passes?
After concerns that police in Wales might not be accepting video submissions of close passing, we met with the Head of GoSafe in Wales to find out more. Here’s what he told us, along with his advice f...
www.cyclinguk.org
January 23, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Some important clarification here from @cyclinguk.bsky.social on submitting close-pass video evidence to the police
www.cyclinguk.org/blog/it-wort...
www.cyclinguk.org/blog/it-wort...
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We’re back - Save the Date! In 2026 we Pedal on Parliament for a cycle-friendly Scotland, on Sat 30th May at 11.30am - Middle Meadow Walk to Holyrood, Edinburgh on closed roads.
#ThisMachineFightsClimateChange #pop26
#ThisMachineFightsClimateChange #pop26
January 23, 2026 at 9:55 AM
We’re back - Save the Date! In 2026 we Pedal on Parliament for a cycle-friendly Scotland, on Sat 30th May at 11.30am - Middle Meadow Walk to Holyrood, Edinburgh on closed roads.
#ThisMachineFightsClimateChange #pop26
#ThisMachineFightsClimateChange #pop26
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Pedal on Parliament is back
Pedal on Parliament (PoP) is a movement to persuade politicians to make the roads safer in Scotland for cyclists. Their strapline is "We're pedalling to make Scotland a cycle-friendly country!" In this election year they are planning a protest ride on 30 May 2026 at…
Pedal on Parliament (PoP) is a movement to persuade politicians to make the roads safer in Scotland for cyclists. Their strapline is "We're pedalling to make Scotland a cycle-friendly country!" In this election year they are planning a protest ride on 30 May 2026 at…
Pedal on Parliament is back
Pedal on Parliament (PoP) is a movement to persuade politicians to make the roads safer in Scotland for cyclists. Their strapline is "We're pedalling to make Scotland a cycle-friendly country!" In this election year they are planning a protest ride on 30 May 2026 at 11.30am to bring their demands to the attention of the newly elected politicians at Holyrood. …
theedinburghreporter.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Pedal on Parliament is back
Pedal on Parliament (PoP) is a movement to persuade politicians to make the roads safer in Scotland for cyclists. Their strapline is "We're pedalling to make Scotland a cycle-friendly country!" In this election year they are planning a protest ride on 30 May 2026 at…
Pedal on Parliament (PoP) is a movement to persuade politicians to make the roads safer in Scotland for cyclists. Their strapline is "We're pedalling to make Scotland a cycle-friendly country!" In this election year they are planning a protest ride on 30 May 2026 at…
Aaarg now the tune is in my head.
January 21, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Aaarg now the tune is in my head.
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We've been made aware of malicious QR codes being put on some of our parking ticket machines around the city.
Please do not scan these. If you see any please report them to us.
Please do not scan these. If you see any please report them to us.
January 19, 2026 at 10:08 AM
We've been made aware of malicious QR codes being put on some of our parking ticket machines around the city.
Please do not scan these. If you see any please report them to us.
Please do not scan these. If you see any please report them to us.
The item-to-the-ear reminded me of the patch-me-in Cameron-mocking meme, which I have just horrified myself by reading that it was eleven years ago... www.theguardian.com/politics/201...
Cameron's 'on-the-phone-to-Obama' selfie tweet parodied by celebrities
Actor Patrick Stewart and comic Rob Delaney post parodies on Twitter as PM’s picture sparks mini meme
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:23 PM
The item-to-the-ear reminded me of the patch-me-in Cameron-mocking meme, which I have just horrified myself by reading that it was eleven years ago... www.theguardian.com/politics/201...
"This has already been reported to us and a roads inspector has assessed and categorised it for repair."
January 12, 2026 at 12:33 PM
"This has already been reported to us and a roads inspector has assessed and categorised it for repair."
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Tay City Rollers
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Big County
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January 11, 2026 at 8:40 PM
The (slightly diminished) Band
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Dropping Muses
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Big County
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The Beadles
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January 11, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Dropping Muses
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CRATER WARNING on Seafield Road eastbound between the level crossing and Seafield Street. Recently significantly worsened in the cold weather and by heavy traffic turning left out of Marine Esplanade. Reported to @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social under 102000111365. #EdTravCyc
January 10, 2026 at 4:59 PM
CRATER WARNING on Seafield Road eastbound between the level crossing and Seafield Street. Recently significantly worsened in the cold weather and by heavy traffic turning left out of Marine Esplanade. Reported to @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social under 102000111365. #EdTravCyc
Where the road priorities change, I hope there'll be speed bumps/raised tables/rumble-paint. I hope the turns on (particularly two-way) cycle channels will be a bit wider. I hope it'll be useful/easy/findable enough to have been worth doing to avoid a couple of narrow paths under bridges.
January 10, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Where the road priorities change, I hope there'll be speed bumps/raised tables/rumble-paint. I hope the turns on (particularly two-way) cycle channels will be a bit wider. I hope it'll be useful/easy/findable enough to have been worth doing to avoid a couple of narrow paths under bridges.
As for the New Bit, offering an alternative for a bit of the canal, I hope it has plenty of repeater signs on lampposts so that it's easy to follow. The canal is one of the nice thick purple lines on the @spokes.org.uk map - signifying freedom from junction choices and pestering by motor vehicles.
January 10, 2026 at 4:37 PM
As for the New Bit, offering an alternative for a bit of the canal, I hope it has plenty of repeater signs on lampposts so that it's easy to follow. The canal is one of the nice thick purple lines on the @spokes.org.uk map - signifying freedom from junction choices and pestering by motor vehicles.
From Fountain Park direction to the canal is a two-step pain (or get off and walk). Canal to eastbound to Semple St likewise. Lochrin Square looks to have been entirely ignored as a thoroughfare. Also, tweak either the taxi rand or bus stop so that they're not quite so likely to gum things up.
January 10, 2026 at 4:16 PM
From Fountain Park direction to the canal is a two-step pain (or get off and walk). Canal to eastbound to Semple St likewise. Lochrin Square looks to have been entirely ignored as a thoroughfare. Also, tweak either the taxi rand or bus stop so that they're not quite so likely to gum things up.
It looks a bit like someone had heard of cycle-priority roundabouts, but then applied it to the wrong sort of junction which isn't a roundabout and on which they clearly prioritise cars. It's removed the desire-line pedestrian crossing from outside Loudon's to the more easterly canal access point.
January 10, 2026 at 4:16 PM
It looks a bit like someone had heard of cycle-priority roundabouts, but then applied it to the wrong sort of junction which isn't a roundabout and on which they clearly prioritise cars. It's removed the desire-line pedestrian crossing from outside Loudon's to the more easterly canal access point.
Maybe this section of the plans was only drawn since the Port Hamilton cut-through has been out of action. As @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk pointed out in their guide, this absolutely does not cater for two-way traffic to/from the canal. It's also missing advanced stop boxes on all three arms.
January 10, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Maybe this section of the plans was only drawn since the Port Hamilton cut-through has been out of action. As @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk pointed out in their guide, this absolutely does not cater for two-way traffic to/from the canal. It's also missing advanced stop boxes on all three arms.
I would be fascinated to know if bits like this went past any cyclists before being committed to PDF. I would urge whoever drew it to borrow a long-wheelbase cargo bike, or a trike, or fit a child seat or pair of panniers and then visit the west end of Rankeillor St, or the mouth of Hermit's Croft.
January 10, 2026 at 4:16 PM
I would be fascinated to know if bits like this went past any cyclists before being committed to PDF. I would urge whoever drew it to borrow a long-wheelbase cargo bike, or a trike, or fit a child seat or pair of panniers and then visit the west end of Rankeillor St, or the mouth of Hermit's Croft.
Reminder than the Dundee Street/Fountainbridge active travel improvement consultation closes on Monday 12th January 2026.
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/dundee-s...
It only took me a couple of hours, working off notes made beforehand, but there were still a couple of bits I only noticed today.
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/dundee-s...
It only took me a couple of hours, working off notes made beforehand, but there were still a couple of bits I only noticed today.
January 10, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Reminder than the Dundee Street/Fountainbridge active travel improvement consultation closes on Monday 12th January 2026.
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/dundee-s...
It only took me a couple of hours, working off notes made beforehand, but there were still a couple of bits I only noticed today.
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/dundee-s...
It only took me a couple of hours, working off notes made beforehand, but there were still a couple of bits I only noticed today.
I saw a mini-gritter-tractor heading east from Ainslie Park at about 17:10, which might have done a bit of Five Ways.
January 9, 2026 at 7:14 PM
I saw a mini-gritter-tractor heading east from Ainslie Park at about 17:10, which might have done a bit of Five Ways.