From: john wright on 19 Mar 2010 18:02 On 17/03/2010 09:06, Bod wrote: > On 17/03/2010 00:12, Conor wrote: >> On 15/03/2010 22:26, Harry Bloomfield wrote: >>> Conor submitted this idea : >>>> However.... >>>> >>>> See me after I'd been stood up for 10-20 minutes or carrying something >>>> and you'd realise just how bad I am but people like you never do. >>> >>> Which has what relevance to my comments? >>> >>> I have no problem at all with anyone making full use of a blue badge, or >>> the provision of cars for those who have a need for such. I do take >>> exception to misuse and abuse of either or both provisions. >>> >> The point being made is that you're assuming its being abused based on >> what you see as they get out which may not tell you the full story. >> >> > We have neighbours who use the badge regularly. They also play golf at > least twice a week, which obviously means walking miles. They definitely > do not need it. I assume they are not alone with taking advantage of the > blue badge. But as had been said before they may be in temporary remission from something like cancer - they, or one of them, may have qualified for onre in the past and may again in the future. -- John Wright
From: Bod on 22 Mar 2010 13:12 On 22/03/2010 16:55, Adrian wrote: > Bod<bodron57(a)tiscali.co.uk> gurgled happily, sounding much like they were > saying: > >>>> I would be more inclined to say it was because of the modern >>>> safety design of the car; crumple zones/airbags/seat belts etc. > >>> The airbag didn't deploy. The pyrotechnic seatbelt tensioners didn't >>> deploy. The car had only minor panel damage and was driveable. > >> The, I assume you're going to say then, that it was the good quality >> tyres? > > Nope. > > Give up. Bod
From: Adrian on 26 Mar 2010 05:52
Albert T Cone <a.k.kirby(a)durham.ac.uk> gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying: >> Mine's on an Ami Super chassis, with a 1220 G engine... > I'm afraid I'm almost completely ignorant of what that means. They're normally 602cc, 29bhp. This one's 1220cc, 60bhp -before... >> ...and will be meeting Mr MegaSquirt... ....in probably 400kg... > I dunno what your electronics is like, but when you do get round to it, > if you want a hand with it, give me a shout. I've already built the ECU itself - a few years ago. The wiring loom's going to be built from scratch. I'll give you a shout when that approaches. |