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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Stunning evening for a fell run out with Eden Runners in Martindale.

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Good morning from Cumbria. Always nice to run somewhere new - in this case a circuit from Brothers Water over High Hartsop Dodd.

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Good morning from Cumbria. Wonderful conditions for a run up Arthur’s Pike to admire the expansive view of Ullswater and the surrounding fells.

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Good evening from Cumbria. Stunning run up Catsye Cam with the Eden Runners. Couldn’t stop smiling!

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Stunning set of wave clouds (altocumulus lenticularis) over the North Pennines this evening. Have to be my favourite cloud type… @metoffice.gov.uk

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Good morning from Cumbria. It’s a while since I’ve been up Bowscale Fell via Bannerdale. One of my favourite circuits.

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Good morning from Cumbria. The weather’s changed so it was rather wet and windy for morning run up Arthur’s Pike. Fields are looking rather yellow so I’m hoping some much needed rain helps bring back the green.

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Good morning from Cumbria. I’ve down with another cough/cold so stayed local but still still good to get out for on Askham Fell.

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Good morning from Cumbria. Stunning morning for a run up Caudale Moor. Hard work but rewarded with breathtaking views and some great glacial geomorphology!

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Good morning from Cumbria. Rather driech conditions for a morning run but it was nice to meet up with the fell ponies on Askham Moor. Think you’ll like these images @marburybirds.bsky.social!

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Enjoyed an al fresco breakfast outdoors with a cooling breeze from the heat pump running a hot water cycle!

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Good morning from Cumbria. Quick run on Askham Moor and pleased to have avoided the storms.

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Good morning from Cumbria. Better weather this week for a cracking run over Angletarn Pikes.

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Ember @ember-energy.org · 09/06/2026

NEW | The share of gas in the global electricity mix has fallen for the FIFTH year in a row 📉 Clean power grew faster than electricity demand in 2025, limiting the need for gas growth. ember-energy.org/lat...

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Start of the install of one of these courtesy of @imsheat.bsky.social. So hopefully should be fully electric by the end of the week.

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

A day of very low export rates on @octopus.energy agile outgoing so a day to focus on self consuming anything we generate. Those on the agile import tariff will be doing well!

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Good morning from Cumbria. A rather wet run over Birks and Arnison Crag!

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

It’s s while since I’ve wished everyone a good morning from Cumbria. Injury free for now and hoping I can get back into the routine. Lovely early morning run from Haweswater over Branstree and Selside Pike. Serenaded by skylarks and meadow pipits along the way.

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

I still remember as a teenager in the early 1990s how temperatures exceeding 30°C in mid summer where cause for headline news coverage. Remarkable how the incidence and severity of extreme heat has increased in the meantime.

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Several hours late but it was a lovely morning in Cumbria today. Lovely to get out nice and early and start the weekend with a run with a good friend.

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Impressed by how “bold” the Powerwall software is in discharging the battery on Octopus Agile Outgoing. Discharged the entire battery during the morning peak in readiness for a day with significant generation but minimal export income. @octopus.energy @maxsec.bsky.social

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Just over two weeks since I switched to @octopus.energy agile outgoing and it’s been a genuine game changer. One thing that’s surprised me is how the battery will export in the morning when there’s a good solar yield as it knows it’ll charge on surplus solar during the day. @maxsec.bsky.social

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

After a false start on Wednesday, it was great to see my home battery responding to the price signals of the agile version of outgoing octopus and discharging during the evening peak. @octopus.energy @maxsec.bsky.social

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Following the recent reduction in the fixed export rate, I’ve taken the plunge and signed up to the agile version with @octopus.energy . With the recent update of the TeslaPowerwall firmware, I’m hoping to see the battery discharge during the evening peak. 🤞 @maxsec.bsky.social

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Good evening from Cumbria. Extraordinary conditions for an evening run up Arthur’s Pike. Never realised a moonlit long exposure photo could be so colourful!

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Beautiful spring like conditions for a short wander near Aira Force. A reminder that the quality of a walk isn’t dependent on its length as we enjoyed exploring a new path. Always good to encounter some glacial geomorphology en route!

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

With the reduction in the fixed Outgoing Octopus rate to 12p/kWh, I’ve been thinking about swapping to the Agile version. Noticed you can now connect a Powerwall to your energy provider which I’m hoping will make this easier. Wondering what other PW owners think of the update? @maxsec.bsky.social

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

One of those runs that makes you feel alive. A very familiar run up Arthur’s Pike but in the dark and the snow it felt like a mini adventure. Terrible photos but hopefully they give a sense of the conditions!

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Another enjoyable wander up Gowbarrow Fell yesterday. Never seem to lose my child like sense of excitement when it snows!

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Enjoyed the opportunity to get some fresh air this morning. Enjoyable wander up Gowbarrow Fell via Aira Force.

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Impressive scenes in Upper Deeside as the thaw sets in.

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Morning from Cumbria. Not the clear conditions I hoped for on the summit but still great to end the year on a high with a run up Blencathra.

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Good morning from Cumbria. Lost the clear skies of the last few days but it was still great to get out for run up Arthur’s Pike.

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Good morning from Cumbria. Glorious Boxing Day morning run up Bowscale Fell. Bitter wind on the summit ridge provided the opportunity to try out my new winter running jacket from @inov8.bsky.social which was fabulous!

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Good morning from Cumbria. A joy to be back out on the fells after three weeks off with a niggling achilles injury. Bitter northerly breeze on the top of Bowscale Fell.

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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 15/11/2025

After an exceptionally mild week across many areas, we are going to get a taste of winter as cold Arctic air plunges down from the north So it's probably time to get the big coat out 🥶

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Great to see the Tesla superchargers (16) are now live at Rheged just off J40 of ths M6. Very welcome addition for those visiting the North Lakes and a good stop off for anyone passing through. @evaengland.org.uk

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Last month was the worst October to date for solar generation with extensive cloud cover for days on end. Wondering how others got on? Hoping to add some more panels before too long to offset increased demand. @maxsec.bsky.social

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Enjoyed the autumn colours at Lowther this morning.

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Good morning from Cumbria. Was good to get out on Askham Fell and enjoy the sunrise before the rain arrived.

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Hard to think of another sector where you’re offered something for nothing. Thanks @octopus.energy and looking forward to taking full advantage.

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Good morning from Cumbria. One of pure joy as I was lucky enough to witness sunrise over a cloud inversion from the the summit of Blencathra.

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

With this morning’s anticyclonic gloom having cleared, I couldn’t resist the temptation to get out and enjoy this afternoon’s lovely sunshine with a circuit on Gowbarrow Fell.

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Lovely autumn colours in Borrowdale…

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Trying to participate in the @octopus.energy saving session but even when I put a ludicrous price in the export price, my Powerwall is refusing to export. Anyone else participating and seeing the same? @maxsec.bsky.social

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Good morning from Cumbria. Enjoyable run up Arthur’s Pike and a hint of pink at sunrise. May need to take a winter break from these posts soon as the mornings get darker!

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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 04/10/2025

Storm Amy has been record breaking ⚠️ An air pressure of 947.9 hPa was recorded at Baltasound, Shetland, provisionally setting a new UK lowest pressure record for October. Northern Ireland provisionally recorded its strongest October wind gust on record, with a gust of 92 mph at Magilligan.

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Good morning from Cumbria. Great to be back on the fells after lying low for a couple of weeks with a bug. Treated to a wonderful sunrise and an encounter with the fell ponies on Askham Moor.

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Richard Waller @wallersaur.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

One of the things I love about @octopus.energy is that they’re always innovating. Just signed up to the new “greener nights” forecast and am looking forward to seeing how many octopoints I can earn switching my charging to the greener nights. @maxsec.bsky.social

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