Pete Cousins
@petetri.bsky.social
Triathlete (when no injuries), renewable energy fan, fights climate change. Practicing Christian (needs a lot more practice). Reads a lot (mostly SF).
Bournemouth beach was fantastic this morning. The air was so clear I felt I could touch the Isle of Wight. Dramatic clouds, and the sun finally burst above them.
Then in truly British tradition it started raining.
Then in truly British tradition it started raining.
November 19, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Bournemouth beach was fantastic this morning. The air was so clear I felt I could touch the Isle of Wight. Dramatic clouds, and the sun finally burst above them.
Then in truly British tradition it started raining.
Then in truly British tradition it started raining.
I was named after a budgie by my 2 year old sister. Be grateful it's not worse.
November 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I was named after a budgie by my 2 year old sister. Be grateful it's not worse.
I put it on my Christmas list.
November 16, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I put it on my Christmas list.
I normally read about 2 books a week. I've been reading Don Quixote for over a month now. It's good, but not exactly a page turner. Plus it's actually 2 books. Probably better in the original Spanish.
November 16, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I normally read about 2 books a week. I've been reading Don Quixote for over a month now. It's good, but not exactly a page turner. Plus it's actually 2 books. Probably better in the original Spanish.
I've cycled down it, so it's real!!
November 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I've cycled down it, so it's real!!
Really looking forward to this all being open - and the spring. Will make it so much easier and safer to cycle Moordown to Poole Park.
November 14, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Really looking forward to this all being open - and the spring. Will make it so much easier and safer to cycle Moordown to Poole Park.
I admire your positivity!
November 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I admire your positivity!
I wonder what the ratio of people who can cycle to people who can drive is. I suspect more people can cycle than drive a car (especially if you count children).
November 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM
I wonder what the ratio of people who can cycle to people who can drive is. I suspect more people can cycle than drive a car (especially if you count children).
I shouldn't laugh, it's not nice. I just couldn't help myself.
October 27, 2025 at 9:06 AM
I shouldn't laugh, it's not nice. I just couldn't help myself.
Can't wait to visit Pontypridd and the valleys again for some great cycling and swimming.
October 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Can't wait to visit Pontypridd and the valleys again for some great cycling and swimming.
So WonderWatt kept charging the battery
October 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
So WonderWatt kept charging the battery
I don't think so. And don't Kia EVs come with an 8 year warranty?
September 22, 2025 at 5:30 AM
I don't think so. And don't Kia EVs come with an 8 year warranty?
As my wife enjoys saying (not just about hybrids) - it's just more to go wrong. If charging at home is possible an EV will invariably be a better choice. And sometimes, even when you can't charge at home.
September 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
As my wife enjoys saying (not just about hybrids) - it's just more to go wrong. If charging at home is possible an EV will invariably be a better choice. And sometimes, even when you can't charge at home.
Thanks for clarifying. I guess that's slightly better, if it uses waste heat.
September 17, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Thanks for clarifying. I guess that's slightly better, if it uses waste heat.
The article says they used electrolysis, unless I've misunderstood.
September 17, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The article says they used electrolysis, unless I've misunderstood.
So, did they burn gas to create electricity to produce hydrogen which they then burnt later to produce electricity? Doesn't sound very efficient to me.
September 17, 2025 at 9:54 AM
So, did they burn gas to create electricity to produce hydrogen which they then burnt later to produce electricity? Doesn't sound very efficient to me.
I can't see it beating battery storage though.
September 17, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I can't see it beating battery storage though.
The washing machine and tumble dryer are also on. My lovely wife's about to mow the lawn. Thanks for the free electricity @octopus.energy !
September 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The washing machine and tumble dryer are also on. My lovely wife's about to mow the lawn. Thanks for the free electricity @octopus.energy !