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Invacars on BBC web site
« on: June 29, 2013, 03:44:18 AM »
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-ouch-23061676

Is this the BBC catching up with the recent resurgence of interest in microcars? I do like the general tone of the article, though. Perhaps remembering a kinder, more caring age?
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Re: Invacars on BBC web site
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2013, 07:58:31 AM »
I just spotted this and was going to post but you beat me to it, dammit! I even had the link copied and ready for posting. Oh well, if I cannot be first I will be second: here folks. ICs on the BBC website today:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-ouch-23061676

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Re: Invacars on BBC web site
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2013, 09:20:59 AM »
Now you have really upset Bobs day because he wanted to post this first...................

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Re: Invacars on BBC web site
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2013, 10:11:38 AM »
but if bob had posted it it would be off topic lounge , where it belongs . interesting article nice to see it got a mention , and to the non conversant seems quite informed , is it ? but no mention of " resurgence of interest in microcars  " wilksie
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Re: Invacars on BBC web site
« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2013, 07:58:29 PM »
Nothing is going to upset my day, just had a great band practice and introduced two new nunbers to the set. Also looking forward to the trip down to Jeans tomorrow.
I did actually read the BBC piece and did wonder about the implications of the government declaring IC's as unsafe and the knock on effect that could have had on microcars! I guess like me the government must categorize them differently to microcar, Anyway, lets not go there again.

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Re: Invacars on BBC web site
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2013, 10:54:33 PM »
"the AC Acedes handbook that was kindly given me by Rob Dobie."

Pardon  ??? Crumbs Bob, when was it that I was so generous?  :-\
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Re: Invacars on BBC web site
« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2013, 08:28:21 AM »
Oooo, it was a long way back Rob, you must have had a funny turn that week as you even paid for the postage!. ;D  Why, do you want it back?

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Re: Invacars on BBC web site
« Reply #7 on: June 30, 2013, 11:55:37 AM »


You may be pleased to know that I am basing the loom I'm making for the top secret Bobette project on  the wiring diagram found in the AC Acedes handbook that was kindly given me by Rob Dobie. ;)

Does this mean that like the long delayed lifting of the cloak of secrecy surrounding the Stealth bomber prior to its pivotal role in winning the 1991 war with Iraq- that speaking publicly  of your Bobette project is no longer punishable by death?

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Re: Invacars on BBC web site
« Reply #8 on: June 30, 2013, 12:26:37 PM »
Nurse, "Get Mr Dobie some smelling salts before he keels over and wants a wheelchair!"

Now I know roughly when my giving stuff away started. At least it's great now being able to crawl around my rooms etc. now instead of using a ladder!  ;D
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Re: Invacars on BBC web site
« Reply #9 on: June 30, 2013, 02:02:03 PM »
don't know how bob will ever dare be seen out with it  ;) Bruetsch design , via Invacar to bobette  :)
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Re: Invacars on BBC web site
« Reply #10 on: June 30, 2013, 08:55:49 PM »
Sort of 'A.C. Av U let a Bruetsch Bobette out of the shed'? after Ronnie Barker.
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Re: Invacars on BBC web site
« Reply #11 on: June 30, 2013, 08:59:10 PM »
Thats nothing, I was seen behind the wheel of a Gordon this afternoon! :D
Hope Jammy Dodger didnt get it on video! The shame of it all! ;D
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Re: Invacars on BBC web site
« Reply #12 on: June 30, 2013, 09:08:23 PM »
the only way is up eh bob  ;) what is this car still missing



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Re: Invacars on BBC web site
« Reply #13 on: July 02, 2013, 03:07:55 PM »
Nothing is going to upset my day, just had a great band practice and introduced two new nunbers to the set.


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Re: Invacars on BBC web site
« Reply #14 on: July 02, 2013, 03:58:36 PM »
The BBC called me a couple of times for help with this article and we both tried to contact Stuart as he is the man when it comes to Invalid Carriages / Tricycles though unfortunately we couldnt get hold of him.   :(
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