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| gha Member Since: 28 Oct 2020 Location: Oslo Posts: 11   
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Hi there, if your're still searching for info I'd be happy to give some advice as an Norwegian. First of all. You don't need an expedition rig! The roads are good and well maintained. However proper nordic winter tyres non studded or studded is a must. It can be plenty of ice and snow.
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28th Oct 2020 3:56pm |
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| Haylands Member Since: 04 Mar 2014 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 8235  
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Thanks for taking the time to post that, we have had to put it on hold due to Covid and other medical issues so not sure when we will get up there, I'll be in touch as and when we do though... |
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28th Oct 2020 5:41pm |
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| Bill Member Since: 18 Nov 2017 Location: Essex / Normandy Posts: 1233 
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In the meantime.... U can see the lights from the U.K. 1) I D a decent U.K. hotel far north or on the dark moors. 2) Weather map such as windy 3) app that predicts sun spots and gives three days warning of potential lights. When 3 kicks off, check 2 for a clear night , then book 1 & start driving! At least it’s a plan. One I have meant to do, still on the list. Bill Filters are in fact so good that in certain circumstances, when the ambient air is already polluted, a diesel car will tend to extract more particles from the air than it emits. Emissions Analytics worked with........etc etc He who dies with the most toys wins... |
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29th Oct 2020 6:23pm |
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| Seatown Member Since: 30 Oct 2020 Location: Mountains, seaside Posts: 90  
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The UK is a good tip. We regularly get fantastic light shows up in NE Scotland. An example not too far from home
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30th Oct 2020 11:01am |
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| stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35329
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isnt scotland shut because of covid.... ... - .- -.
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30th Oct 2020 11:06am |
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| Seatown Member Since: 30 Oct 2020 Location: Mountains, seaside Posts: 90
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Fortunately, although it's even more confusing up here as our First Miniature had to invent her own tiers just to be different from the rest of the UK, not all is shut. In Moray and Highland region we have rather grudgingly been classed as Tier one by Nicola so pretty restriction free in the northern lights areas. You can even get a proper drink with your evening meal as well! |
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30th Oct 2020 11:16am |
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| Haylands Member Since: 04 Mar 2014 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 8235
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Thanks for all the info guys, we did the Scotland tour a few years back (not to see the lights though) and wanted to go somewhere that was an adventure just getting there, mind you with the state of play at the moment Scotland is a great alternative...
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30th Oct 2020 1:34pm |
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| Seatown Member Since: 30 Oct 2020 Location: Mountains, seaside Posts: 90
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Dark clear winter skies give the best displays so Nov/Dec to March are the months when most often seen i.e. the snow tyre season up here.
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30th Oct 2020 5:33pm |
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| Bill Member Since: 18 Nov 2017 Location: Essex / Normandy Posts: 1233
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There is a northern lights app if u search in App Store .. will give u three days notice As I said ‘Windy App’ will give u the weather Seatown gave u a hotel! I might nowresurrect the idea myself Filters are in fact so good that in certain circumstances, when the ambient air is already polluted, a diesel car will tend to extract more particles from the air than it emits. Emissions Analytics worked with........etc etc He who dies with the most toys wins... |
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30th Oct 2020 8:56pm |
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| Haylands Member Since: 04 Mar 2014 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 8235
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Thanks chaps.. Pete
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5th Nov 2020 5:21pm |
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