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Subject to space, a lightweight/compact trolley jack and a pair of axle stands might even find their way into our boot Overkill? Very probably, but you never know...

Troy, mine's currently winging it's way through cyberspace... I think Thanks James

Troy I'm at work... pics on home pc... tonight too late? James

Nick Yes, or to be strictly accurate Steve L did (Esprit's co-owner). As I understand it once he'd explained exactly what was involved the young lady concerned confirmed that our cover was fully operative. Not sure who he spoke to though... will find out if Steve made a note of her name... if so will let you know tomorrow. James

If you're insured with an Equity Red Star policy via Richard Hosken (RH) Classic Car you should be covered too... but for the avoidance of doubt all policyholders should ring and check individually.

Dave, I suspect that Lotus's insurance cost relates to their Liability cover - see para 6 of the indemnity form.

Tis out today... I've just found one in, of all places, a newsagent in Frinton On Sea The article in which Fishy's car is featured is written in a fairly lighthearted and amusing manner, although almost entirely devoid of technical content. It includes some good pics of EDF's car; although the caption accompanying one of the interior shots seems a little harsh bearing in mind Robin and Troy's recent hard work refinishing the leather. But definitely worth a read if you can track down a copy. Even more so for fans of the Lotus Carlton - the mag also includes a 7 page in-depth feature on the car. I'll finish with an excerpt from the Esprit section that whilst rather stereotypical made me chuckle "... it quickly gained a reputation for catching fire, overheating in traffic and getting you a shag quicker than a bottle of red wine and a table at the local Bernie Inn."

USA VERSION: The squirrel works hard in the withering heat all summer long, building and improving his house and laying up supplies for the winter. The grasshopper thinks he's a fool, and laughs and dances and plays the summer away. Come winter, the squirrel is warm and well fed. The shivering grasshopper has no food or shelter, so he dies out in the cold. THE END BRITISH VERSION: The squirrel works hard in the withering heat all summer long, building his house and laying up supplies for the winter. The grasshopper thinks he's a fool, and laughs and dances and plays the summer away. Come winter, the squirrel is warm and well fed. A social worker finds the shivering grasshopper, calls a press conference and demands to know why the squirrel should be allowed to be warm and well fed while others less fortunate, like the grasshopper, are cold and starving. The BBC shows up to provide live coverage of the shivering grasshopper; with cuts to a video of the squirrel in his comfortable warm home with a table laden with food. The British press inform people that they should be ashamed that in a country of such wealth, this poor grasshopper is allowed to suffer so, while others have plenty. The Labour Party, Greenpeace, Animal Rights and The Grasshopper Council of GB demonstrate in front of the squirrel's house. The BBC, interrupting a cultural festival special from Notting Hill with breaking news, broadcasts a multi cultural choir singing "We Shall Overcome". Ken Livingstone rants in an interview with Trevor McDonald that the squirrel has gotten rich off the backs of grasshoppers, and calls for an immediate tax hike on the squirrel to make him pay his "fair share" and increases the charge for squirrels to enter inner London. In response to pressure from the media, the Government drafts the Economic Equity and Grasshopper Anti Discrimination Act, retroactive to the beginning of the summer. The squirrel's taxes are reassessed. He is taken to court and fined for failing to hire grasshoppers as builders for the work he was doing on his home and an additional fine for contempt when he told the court the grasshopper did not want to work. The grasshopper is provided with a council house, financial aid to furnish it and an account with a local taxi firm to ensure he can be socially mobile. The squirrel's food is seized and re distributed to the more needy members of society, in this case the grasshopper. Without enough money to buy more food, to pay the fine and his newly imposed retroactive taxes, the squirrel has to downsize and start building a new home. The local authority takes over his old home and utilises it as a temporary home for asylum seeking cats who had hijacked a plane to get to Britain as they had to share their country of origin with mice. On arrival they tried to blow up the airport because of Britain's apparent love of dogs. The cats had been arrested for the international offence of hijacking and attempted bombing but were immediately released because the police fed them pilchards instead of salmon whilst in custody. Initial moves to then return them to their own country were abandoned because it was feared they would face death by the mice. The cats devise and start a scam to obtain money from people's credit cards. A Panorama special shows the grasshopper finishing up the last of the squirrel's food, though Spring is still months away, while the council

Great to see you on here Steve... we really must get round to arranging that meet/hoon before the winter really sets in Seeing your piccy of the Sladburys Lane barn brings back memories Used to be a favourite hooning route when I was young/reckless and suffering from delusions of invincibility in my Dolomite Sprint... which, just to prove a point, eventually met with a very nasty end involving a corner, a wet road and a concrete lamp post James

a pooter at *primary* school... in my day an abacus was as good as it got

Uh-oh... watch your mirrors chaps!

That's one very tidy looking V8 Alan

Thanks chaps

Meccano... now you're talking Probably my most treasured and used toy. Mind you, if I had a

Steve that 'joke' is almost as old as you are

Anyone happen to know whether the wire mesh inserts were originally sprayed black or were they just self coloured? Thanks James

A very sad day... but it seems there may be just a glimmer of hope Being of the 'never throw anything away' mentality I've still got half a dozen or so uncompleted kits from my childhood tucked away somewhere. Most completed models were eventually used as air rifle/slingshot targets, or 'flown' out of an upstairs window having been soaked in white spirit and set alight. Happy days Just one has survived to this day - a Cutty Sark. Now looks very battered, to the point that I binned it last year; Mrs TT retrieved it from the bin as she couldn't "let me throw a piece of my childhood away". Bless. Anyone else with survivors?

Would echo Andy's comments re Vulcan 607; am engrossed in it at the moment. Very well researched/written and very difficult to put down. Presumably you may well be interested in Jono's proposed trip to see XH558 then Andy?

Definitely sounds like a plan to me...

Superb news... funding completed and she'll fly again Vulcan XH558 Gets Clearance For Take Off 31st August 2006 The Vulcan to the Sky Trust (VTST) is delighted to announce that after months of searching, funding has been found that will allow completion of the restoration of Avro Vulcan XH558. This means that the striking delta-wing aircraft, the enduring icon of the Cold War that dominates the history of the late 20th century, may now be able to take its place at the centre of the commemoration ceremony that will mark the 25th anniversary of the Falklands conflict in June next year. The news that the project can be completed will not only excite the many thousands of Britons who have fond memories of the Vulcan, but will come as a great relief to the team of 30 engineers who have worked tirelessly for the past eighteen months to get the Vulcan back on its own three feet, only to be told earlier in August that if

Ah, so we're talking about the Essex Newmarket rather than the Suffolk one then?

Holy crap... 87 years +

Thanks Chris Suits me just fine

Would be grateful for address, phone number, email etc

Still beating the rest of the Kimberclan though, not too mention that young whippersnapper Skiddy chap And as for Mr Bibs, well....