Walkabout Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Back to the future !!! the Delorean may make a comeback as an electric car [ I wait for the flying model..lol] https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/back-future-delorean-plans-electric-car/story?id=14761822 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthnut Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 The sticker price (if a custom-built car can have a sticker): about $90,000. The company has been making eight to 10 made-to-order DeLoreans per year with gasoline engines and a price of $57,500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elders (Admins) Libby Posted April 10, 2012 Author Elders (Admins) Share Posted April 10, 2012 I've always liked the look of the DeLorean - so cool and sophisticated. But it would need a button to close the door, because I'm short, so if I had to reach for the handle I'd probably need something to stand on... My dear husband, some while ago, mentioned that when our current car needs to be replaced he'd like to go back to a Mini - the car he had in his youth, when he drove around France with his mates. I did have to point out that given our various joint/back problems, having a car with seats barely a foot off the ground wouldn't be a good idea. Sometimes, being all grown up and sensible really sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walkabout Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 and the downward slide only picks up stream, Libby ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elders (Admins) Libby Posted April 11, 2012 Author Elders (Admins) Share Posted April 11, 2012 Oh, I know, Randee. Some while ago, I bought a walking stick, just in case. But when I went out yesterday I took one of my husband's umbrellas which is kind of like a walking stick. I found that quite useful because I do occasionally have very mild balance problems - the slightest hint of a cold not only affects my sinuses but also goes straight to my Eustachian tubes. Many years ago, when those problems first started, I was a frequent visitor at my GP practice. I remember on one occasion meeting with a GP trainee - a young, fit, probably rugby-playing young man - and I described the symptoms as like being drunk without the benefit of alcohol. He appeared to be momentarily stunned while processing the concept that inability to walk a straight line might not actually be beer related. I think I might take my new walking stick out on a test run tomorrow. My favourite poem is Jenny Joseph's https://www.poemhunte...m/poem/warning/. I think it would be good to get in some practice. For the avoidance of doubt: When I say "one of my husband's umbrellas", I mean one of the various umbrellas owned by my husband, as opposed to an umbrella owned by various husbands. And there is yet another transpondian difference in terms of "momentarily": UK - briefly, US: soon. Allegedly, there has been consternation among British travellers on US airlines at the cabin crew announcement of "this aircraft will take off momentarily". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walkabout Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 one must choose one's words carefully...lol. I'm sure the same can be said when translating ancient text, think of the possiblity of every translation changing a text slightly each time and each language! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walkabout Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 there is hope !! https://news.yahoo.com/blogs/this-could-be-big-abc-news/more-mere-magic-mushrooms-154207424.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walkabout Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Hitler's secret science its frightening to see how far advanced the nazi's were ahead of the allies including a circular flying UFO. How much of this technology was further developed by the U.S.? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0_kjj1SGgw&feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elders (Admins) The Old Man Posted April 15, 2012 Elders (Admins) Share Posted April 15, 2012 That slo-mo video of the owl is just mesmerizing - such grace and power combined. Thanks for that. We do occasionally get black ice here in southern UK, but it's more likely in northern UK and Scotland and in parts of Bucksnort north Wales. ... Bucksnort, lol! Utah is a dry area which has some of the best skiing powder accordind to some and I believe snow makes up a large part of its annual moisture. black ice can form anytime there is cold and moisture and usually is undetectable until you excellerate or brake. I hit some once and almost slide off a mountain cliff. check this out.. https://www.dogwork.com/owfo8/ That owl footage is amazing! Owls are my favourite creature, especialy Barn Owls! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walkabout Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Blade Runner [director's cut] Day the Earth Stood Still [original] Forbidden Planet Journey to the Center of the Earth [ James Mason] Logan's Run [ Micheal York] Lost World [Claude Raines] Soylent Green Time Machine [Rod Taylor] enjoying some classic sci-fi dvds this weekend and now for the microwave popcorn!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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