If you’ve ever driven close to a wind turbine, you know that they’re absolutely massive in scale and numbers. To install these eco-friendly devices, they first must be deconstructed into smaller pieces for transport by truck to the often remote areas where they’re installed. But as this video shows, even the “smaller” parts present a logistical nightmare for truckers on small, tight roads leading up to the installation sites.
The video asserts the trailer behind this trucker is a staggering 200 feet long, accommodating a turbine blade that’s 197 feet and far from optimal when negotiating the varied terrain of the Scottish Highlands. However, this trucker makes short work of an impossible-looking right turn onto a narrow bridge.
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Their cause is helped by the fact that the payload and trailer are situated high enough that they can clear the railing above the bridge, but that’s not to take anything away from this amazing feat of driving and — after watching how this truck turns — engineering that allows important deliveries such as this to reach what would likely have been previously inaccessible locales.
While the driver identity is not known (as of the time of publication), the credit on the technological side of things is due to Nooteboom Trailers, a Dutch firm that created the SWC – the Super Wing Carrier — designed specifically to accommodate such close quarters with unwieldy wind farm payloads.
The delivery was just one of many to a wind farm construction site located at the Garrogie Estate near Fort Augustus.
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This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.