V8 Idle Moments
From time to time the V8 Webmaster is sent amusing contributions from members - most often from Alan Kingwell who seems to be a magnet for such material! - so we felt other members might find some of them entertaining too. For those with politically correct sensitivities, please return to the homepage now!
Eastleigh Airport
is a pleasant spot, until . .
what next?
Alan Kingwell has sent in this one - do make sure you have your volume turned well up before you click start for this interesting video clip. You will need Windows Media Player or similar - 1.98MB. (23.12.04)

Another low flying case

Kev Lillywhite thought we might like this video clip just to prove that we can still fly lower and faster than anyone else! Turn your sound up well. (5.9.06)
Harrier



Any further contributions to the series will be welcome.


Last time I remember driving was to that memory enhancement seminar!
Mike Russell has sent in a video clip of a most amusing song. Does anyone know who the singer is? (30.4.08) More

What's the main reason for motorbike
accidents in Jamaica?

Alan Kingwell's careful research of motorcyclists in Jamaica has discovered the reason - quite surprising really. (27.4.08) More


The Devil's Swimming Pool
Another item from Alan Kingwell. (22.4.08) More

Lips that touch liquor shall not touch ours

Mike Russell has spotted this one. (21.4.08) More

Not such a clever way to shop online
!
Beware of membership rip-offs with some online discount stores is the message in the latest contribution sent in by Gordon Hesketh-Jones. He has passed on a note from one of his friends of their experience with an online discount store that requires users to sign up for "membership". As his friend says "this is just me passing on one of those life experiences that may save others from the same grief". (7.4.08) More

Bugger!

Alan Kingwell has sent in a video clip where this Australian expletive seems appropriate! (4.4.08) More


F15 flies on after a mid-air collision
Ron Gammons has sent in this one and says "One worth a watch . . . what's keeping it up!"
(4.4.08) More

Giving a Russian helicopter a wash

Alan Kingwell has spotted another gem and says "Oh dear!! - or something like that in Russian". (31.3.08) More

How did Hillary's driver get a smile on his face?
Mike Russell has spotted a cruel joke of Hillary on the campaign trail.
(28.3.08) More

Yacht delivery with no expense spared!
Ron Gammons has spotted this one - priceless. (28.3.08) More

Having a bad day on the freeway
Alan Kingwell has sent in this video and says "how did they fim this? - it's great". Simply breathtaking. (29.3.08) More

Irate letter to a minister from a passport applicant
Bob Grieves has sent in this item. (12.3.08) More

Announcements on the London Underground

Robert Crowson has sent in a selection of announcements heard on the tube. (10.3.08) More

How to get someone to cough up!
An amusing contribution from John Targett. (4.3.08) More

Horror landing in Hamburg
Reports of a hairy landing in Hamburg were on UK TV this eveing. See the video and Spiegel report. (3.3.08) More

Crosswind landing tests!
Ron Gammons has sent in a clip of some crosswind landing tests at a Brazilian aerodrome. (13.2.08) More

When does stop mean stop!
Mike Lane has sent in this contribution to the series with the comment - at least it's clean! (11.2.08) More

Now that's what I call low!
Aviator Ron Gammons has sent in a clip of a Jumbo landing in windy conditions - and it is low! (8.2.08) More

Trunk monkey
Fred Jenns has sent in a set of clips from adverts in the US for an in-car device known as a trunk monkey and says "I so want one!". (8.2.08) More

It's good to focus on what's important!
Gordon Hesketh-Jones has spotted this useful sign which suggests it is health and saftey first and then just possibly the real message might be seen! (6.2.08) More

Bridges - civil engineering feats
David Biddle has spotted some extraordinary roads and bridges. (3.2.08) More

Photos of the year 2007
Ian Quarrington has sent in a collection of photos voted "Best pictures on the internet 2007". (31.1.08) More

When the shark bites

Alan Kingwell has spotted another scary
moment! (30.1.08) More

What's that trailer ahead!
Bill McCullough has spotted some eye-catching trailers! (30.1.08) More

Ladies, take care at the filling station
Ian Quarrington has sent in a caution for ladies on petrol filling station forecourts. (24.1.08) More

Welcome on board!
Chris Hunt Cook has sent in this action clip. (22.1.08) More


If the cap fits!!
Never miss an opportunity for a free beer at a bar - even a Bud - but oh dear at what a price! (9.1.08) More

Romantic sleigh ride
Alan Kingwell has spotted a video clip where a blond get into a hot spot! (9.1.08) More

Should he be institutionalised?
George Wilder has sent in this curious test - and seems to have failed to pass! (6.1.08) More

More alarming landings!
Alan Kingwell has sent in a video clip and says "no different to Eastleigh on a bad day, and many are the same planes that Flybe uses!!!!" (5.1.08) More

The mystery of the horse's ass
Ron Gammons has unearthed this curious explanation of how the horse's ass controls so many things! (5.1.08) More

MG Engineering production ends - a report spotted by John James. (1.1.08) More

Troubled by speeding cars outside your house?
Mike Russell has seen this German video clip for preventing cars speeding past your house and says "I think I might get one in the New Year sales!". (30.12.07) More

MSO playing the jingle for Victoria Bitter
Peter Beadle has spotted this musical piece by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. (21.12.07) More

Zero tolerance speed camera!
Ian Quarrington has spotted a speed camera with a distinctly zero tolerance approach! (20.12.07) More

Losing your marbles?
Alan Kingwell is a magnet for racy video clips and here is one which underlines how important it is not to lose your marbles! (19.12.07) More

Burbling from the mighty Merlin
Terry Starkey loves the sound of the Merlin engine and has sent in a clip of the BBMF 50th Anniversary at Duxford. (18.12.07) More

Nurse are my testicles black?
John Targett has sent in an old joke which I fear may bring on a spate of similar material! (15.12.07) More

Championing the underdog!
David Driver feels this video clip from Santapod is for those who champion the "under dog". (15.12.07) More

Just another landing in Lisbon!
David Driver has sent in a video clip commenting "here's one for those of us who fly to the Continent at all times of the year" and enjoy landing in a variety of weather conditions! (15.12.07) More

So small, nine out of ten cats prefer them!
Stuart Middlemiss has sent in a video clip of how a cat gets out of a tight spot! (11.12.07) More

I wanted a dream in the dining room!
Pierre Skerrie "wanted a dream - a Ferrari in the dining room!" So he set about making a perfect scale model of a 312PB (8.12.07) More

Slack proof reading in the monastery!
Ian Quarrington has spotted this timeless piece - oh the consequences of slack proof reading in the monastery! (3.12.07) More

What a picture!
Angus Munro in Stavanger has spotted an extraordinary photo and comments "Sometimes nature smiles upon us . . . . what a picture". (27.11.07) More

What's the attraction of leather?
Mike Lane regularly sends in contributions for the V8 Idle Moments series which are way outside the envelope, but at least this one has a tenuous link with cars! (26.11.07) More

Whoops - that's a big one!
Terry Starkey has sent in some photos of what we believe is a report of a Toulouse ground-test accident last week with an Airbus A340-600. (25.11.07) More

Ferrrari on the road!
Chris Hunt Cooke has spotted this video which certainly grabs your attention by sight and sound! (25.11.07) More

Costly way to get into your car!
Stuart Middlemiss has spotted this video clip of an extraordinary way to get into a car! (22.11.07) More

Missing red hankie
Kyle Martin has sent in this video clip of another of the US stage shows with polished tricks that leave you simply stunned as to how they do it. This one is the Missing Red Hankie Trick. I did not see Piers Morgan in the audience this time! (22.11.07) More

Don't honk at Granny!
Mike Lane has spotted this short video clip with a caution - don't honk at Granny! (21.11.07) More

Dumb pilots are overpaid and underworked!
Ron Gammons has spotted another aviation contribution - seems landing this aircraft was quite a handfull! More (17.11.07)

Zapping a radar gun!
Ron Gammons has spotted this amusing tale when a Tornado jet flew low over a police radar check in the Borders. More (14.11.07)

The big squeeze at the toll booth
Clearly these drivers must have assumed there were pay points on each side of toll space! More (14.11.07)

This is your captain speaking . . .
Ladies and gentlemen, this is the captain speaking. Firstly I'd like to thank you for choosing to fly Mandarin Airlines . . More (14.11.07)

Stay of the course or else!
Stay of the golf course - take care, you could have your balls removed! More (14.11.07)

What a wonderful story!
Bill and Sam, two elderly friends, met in the park every day to feed the pigeons, watch the squirrels and discuss world problems. One day Bill didn't show up. What next? An amusing item from Gordon Coles. (2.11.07) More

Mosquito flying

Terry Starkey has spotted a video clip of the DeHaviland Mosquito, an extraordinary aircraft for its time. (20.10.07) More

Low pass by Blue Angle #5
Terry Starkey has sent in a clip caught by "Byron" of a jet making a low pass at high speed over water. Stunning. (20.10.07) More

Vulcan flies again!
What a wonderful sight yesterday as a Vulcan took to the air again. Terry Starkey loved it. We have traced a link for the video so you can enjoy it again. (19.10.07) More

The big kite
Ron Gammons has sent in a video clip of an extraordinary gathering of hang gliders in formation. The photo shows the well cordinated break-up just beginning. (18.10.07) More

Consequences of a butterfly landing on a wing mirror
Chris Hunt Cooke has sent it this clip which "show how chain effects can happen accidentally!". You had best enjoy this one without further comment. (18.10.07) More

Example of a multi-user space!
John Bolt has sent in a video clip of a scene in Bangkok. Quite amazing. (17.10.07) More

Cleaned up and pure!
Angus Munro has sent in a vido clip which shows how the environment can be cleaned up. I half expected to see some trolls emerge at one stage! It may take 10 seconds or so to download and start even on Broadband. (15.10.07) More

Psychiatrists on emotional extremes

John Hilleard has sent in this brief but amusing exchange. (11.10.07) More

Mind that chainsaw!
David Boniface has sent in a video clip of an amazing stage show with a chainsaw! How do they do it? (10.10.07) More

Does it count as a goal?
Mike Russell has been watching the rugby recently and surprisingly feels one football team seems to have found a way of making matches a little more lively. The video clip shows a powerful goal, but did it count? (9.10.07) More

Sheltering from a storm in a widow's barn
Mike Lane has spotted an amusing V8 Idle Moment. (30.9.07) More

Doctors and decisionmaking
Mike Russell has spotted an amusing V8 Idle Moment. (30.9.07) More

Coltrane says "the V8 is the absolute business"
Robbie Coltrane on a short video about the V8 and why it inspires affection - magical comments, wonderful sounds. (27.9.07) More

The sound of a Bentley Merlin
Terry Starkey has spotted another gem - the sound of a Merlin engine in a Bentley with the crackle as it opens up! (27.9.07) More

Coltrane on superchargers
Terry Starkey says "shut the study door, ask the wife to go away and turn the sound up!" It's a wonderful video clip about superchargers. (27.9.07) More

Now that's what I call a burnout!
Ron Gammons has sent in this link. The comment "I have to admit I always wondered what would happen if you landed with the parking brake on. I guess I know now. You’ve got to give the guy some credit for keeping the aircraft under control" is priceless. (25.9.07) Burnout

Helpful road signs
John Targett has sent in some road signs. (24.9.07) More

Blonde at a local garage
It was inevitable that another blonde item would appear and this one from Ian Quarrington has a motoring connection. Two dumb blonde jokes must be enough. (10.9.07) More

Captain - there's a bridge ahead!
The river is in flood and and a boat towing coal barges approaches a bridge . . . Alan Kingwell has found this sequence of photos - without them you simply would not believe the tale! (6.9.07) More

Tattoos are real cool - what about removal?
Philip Morgan, a former V8 Roadster enthusiast, has sent in a link to a YouTube video which is . . well you had better judge for yourself! (6.9.07) More

Hurricane at the Goodwood Revival 2007
The air displays at the Goodwood Revival are a pleasure to spectate - but they were cutting edge fighters of their day. (4.9.07) More

Spitfire Mk 11 in action
Spitfire PL965 of The Hangar 11 Collection based at North Weald in England is owned and operated by Peter Teichman. The video spotted by Terry Starkey is a delight - both the sight of this aircraft and the sound of the Merlin. (4.9.07) More

The pregnant blonde
Mike Lane has come up with what he terms a "Friday joke"! V8 Idle Moments can surely have one dumb blonde joke, but that will be more than enough. (31.8.07) More

Don't step on the ducks!
Robert Crowson has sent in this classic. (29.8.07) More

Hot air balloon
Mike Russell has sent in amusing contribution - a conversation between the occupants of a hot air balloon and someone on the ground. (27.8.07) More

Amazing musical instrument
Robert Crowson as sent in a video link from his daughter showing ''The World's Most Amazing Instrument"!' (23.8.07) More

Suggested auto-responders for emails
Ian Quarrington is plagued by spam emails as we all are and has a series of auto-responder messages which could deal with all your emails whilst you are out! (21.8.07) More

Ronnie Barker remembered
David Boniface in Tokyo spotted this the other day and has sent it in commenting "this was originally shown on on BBC TV back in the seventies". (16.8.07) More

Manure or a right load of . . . !
Gordon Hesketh-Jones has sent in this one saying "they do say one should learn something new every day". (14.8.07) More

Thoughts whilst enjoying a Summer drink
Another contribution from Ian Quarrington, presumably from a source in the US (14.8.07) More

For those who love aircraft photos
Alan Kingwell has a series of photos of aircraft which are quite stunning. Copyright to each image is acknowledged. (13.8.07) More

Incident at Mid Ohio race meeting
John Targett in Ohio has sent a video clip of an absolutely terrifying incident at Mid Ohio last year during a Rolex Sports Car round; kudos to BMW, the driver was not badly hurt. Dizzy maybe! (12.8.07) More

Simply amazing - can this really happen?
Terry Starkey has come up with another video clip from a US TV series through his chum Phil Taggart in Oregon. It is slick and quite amazing! We have another from this series below. More (8.8.07)

The Nun and the Cabbie
Another lighthearted contribution from Gordon Hesketh-Jones. (30.7.07) More

Clare . . . . . what are you doing?
Alan Kingwell has spotted another short video on a topical subject - office workers having to step outside for a smoke but . . . .
(27.7.07) More

Seen in Guildford . .
Alan Kingwell, never slow to spot good marketing strap line, has come up with a shocker here - in genteel Guildford of all places! On reading the message - phew, that's a load off my mind! (26.7.07) More

Blend it like . . . !
Robert Crowson has sent in this link to a video demonstrating the blending power of a Blendtec blender! Oh that I had one when mobiles go off on the train! (25.7.07) More

Isn't it nice when things just work?
Chris Hunt Cooke has sent in another of video clip. It is proving very popular. More
Read the background. (25.7.07) More

Fermentation in the wild!
David Boniface has sent in this extraordinary natural history video clip! (25.7.07) More

Bought a barn "as seen"!
Terry Starkey has sent in a note - "a couple came across a farm in Portugal for sale and bought it without looking what the barn contained. As the property was "sold as seen" they became the owners of everything within the barn . . . . see what you think . . . . . the barn doors were welded together, but look what they found when they gained access . . ." . . More (23.7.07)

Funding college!
Another contribution to the V8 Idle Moments series from Gordon Hesketh-Jones in Cornwall. This tale about how an undergraduate finds funds for college is a classic of its type. (20.7.07) More

Careful with that cake . . !
Mike Lane has sent in a video clip which . . . well what can you say but "Mom, please do be careful with that cake!" Some party! (18.7.07) More

Toll booth - what toll booth . .
Chris Hunt Cooke spotted this clip taken in May 2007 of a motorway toll booth - oh dear someone has overcooked it! (15.7.07) More

Renault F1 car sounds good!

An English engineering crew is warming up a French Renault F1 engine (V10) using computerized engine control from a laptop. Chris Hunt Cooke feels it sounds good! (15.7.07) More

How does Gordon get away with it?
Gordon Hesketh-Jones uses his MGBGTV8 a great deal and when planning his next trip to Ireland with his wife Jennifer, he was reflecting on the 535 miles return route via Rosslare in Eire by ferry to Fishguard in Wales and then driving home to our home in West Cornwall through the night once we reach Fishguard! But how does he get away with such long sections?
(12.7.07) More

Bollards bollox!
Mike Russell has spotted this photo of a maintenance gang erecting some pavement bollards and getting themselves into a tight spot! (9.7.07) More

They will make you groan
Gordon Hesketh-Jones sent in these one-liners with the comment - they will make you groan! (6.7.07) More

Heard at a dress shop
Lady went into a dress shop.

The assistant said "this dress is so sexy it will give your husband ideas!"


The lady said "that's interesting, does it come with a brain!
"

Snowboarding fright!
Mike Lane has sent a clip of some snowborders having fun until . . . (5.7.07) More

Car crash - one car or two?
The essence of MG driving is Safety Fast! so photos of this serious crash leave you thinking how did the driver escape unhurt? (5.7.07) More

RV8 on TV with Lovejoy

Jeff Swann found another video clip using an RV8. Stuart Middlemiss commented "an RV8 was also used in an episode of 'Lovejoy', the British TV series with Ian McShane playing an antiques dealer (of sorts)". (1.7.07) More

A movie with leading lady RV8

Andeeas Stelloh posted a note on the V8BB saying "does anyone know a movie in which Kyle Mclachlan drives an MG RV8? I saw this film seven or eight years ago on German TV; it was the "activator" for my RV8-Passion!" Stuart Middlemiss came up with the answer - "I think it may have been a movie called "Solitaire for Two" starring an actor called Mark Frankel who looked rather like Kyle Mclachlan. A theatre trailer is available which features what I should imagine was an RV8 press car". (1.7.07) More

Understanding engineers
Alan Kingwell has this piece which tries to understand an engineer's mind. (28.6.07) More

Why grandmothers shouldn't skydive!
Another extraordinary video clip from Alan Kingwell - just where does he get them! (28.6.07) More

Aircon test
RV8 members with a reimported RV8 who are not sure whether their aircon system is working well might like to use an attractive test suggested by Alan Kingwell. (28.6.07) More

Dealing with negative people
Gordon Hesketh-Jones provides something to think about when negative people are doing their best to rain on your parade. So remember this story the next time someone who knows nothing and cares less tries to make your life miserable.
(28.6.07) More

Violent storm in Newcastle Australia
Jim Dolbel has sent over some pictures of an unprecedented violent storm tthat hit Newcastle Australia. Jim notes Newcastle has a high population of MGs and two MG clubs and hopefully the storm has not damaged any of our treasured MGs. The storm caused a billion Australian Dollars worth of damage and the city is still counting the cost. (20.6.07) More

Who needs a delivery truck in Vietnam?
Jim Dolbel, who runs the popular RV8 website downunder, has sent in a set of slides. You would not imagine so much could be carried on a moped! (19.6.07) More

Sweet encounter!
We have had very few contributions to the series from Alan Kingwell recently but he has suddenly popped up with this shocker about sweets! (15.6.07) More

Annoying office colleagues
Mike Lane has sent in this video clip which has a message - a rapid cost benefit analysis can be useful! (8.6.07) More

Selling Toyotas in Scotland
Angus Munro has sent in this amusing advert via Stuart Middlemiss which might better be titled "Never touch a parked Toyota in Scotland!". (7.6.07) More

Juggling to music - incredible!
David Boniface in Tokyo has sent over this video clip of an amazing juggling act. You will need sound. The synchronisation is uncanny. The download is 4.5MB but it streams. (7.6.07)

Biker talks to God!
A man riding his Harley along a California beach when suddenly the sky clouded above his head and, in a booming voice, the Lord said, "Because you have tried to be faithful to me in all ways, I will grant you one wish". (17.5.07) More

Fancy a takeaway?
David Boniface has sent in this video clip of a fishy tale - some takeaway! More (17.5.07)

Fire hose rodeo
What seemed like a good idea was fun for the spectators but a painful experience for the rider! (8.4.07) More . .

Fire sprinkler test
David Boniface has a video clip of a fire sprinkler test which went wild. (8.4.07) More . .

More lucky moments on a rally section
David Boniface has sent a couple of breathtaking video clips of a near miss on a rally section. (8.4.07)
Lucky and Very lucky

Spitfire Mk IX
The Spitfire is one of the most beautiful aeroplanes and of course a cutting edge fighter in its day.
Terry Starkey sent it in this photo of a Mk IX which is a wonderful sight. (3.4.07) More . .

Beware the treadmill!
Alan Kingwell has sent in a short video clip which shows just how dangerous home workout equipment can be in the wrong hands. (3.4.07) More . .

Idiots at large
James Heaton has sent in two extraordinary video clips which he feels "might raise a smile from V8 Idle Moments enthusiasts". (29.3.07)
Vandals suffer - Insanity on the railway


Pharmacy
Alan Kingwell has sent in this amusing encounter with the pharmacist. (29.3.07) More . .

Environmental protection officers beavering away!
Terry Starkey has sent in a copy of some correspondence which shows how bureaucratic process can fail to see reality. (29.3.07) More . .

Now that's impressive!
Three video clips of parking techniques from Terry Starkey who comments " So cool, oh so cool! Any ideas on where we could start practicing?". (29.3.07)
Parking 1 - Parking 2 - Parking 3

On the edge
Mike Lane has sent in a copy of a remarkable cycle route. Copyright of Victor Lucas is acknowledged. (28.3.07) More . .

Billiards and Dominoes
Gordon Hesketh-Jones has sent in this video clip which he notes "takes over three minutes to run but is quite incredible!". The download is almost 6MB. (22.3.07)
Billiards and Dominoes

Gutenburg helpdesk
This video clip sent in by John Targett in Ohio seems to have been made by the Norwegian equivalent of John Cleese. It suggests helpdesks may well have been in use several centuries earlier! (10.3.07)
Gutenburg helpdesk & Johann Gutenburg

The growl of the exhaust and wind in your hair
Mike Lane has an amusing tale of an RV8 member enjoying the sound of a new twin exhaust system! (27.2.07)
Red mist turns blue

Niagara Falls frozen - in 1911!
Derek Lyons has sent in a rare photo of a big freeze in 1911 when Niagara Falls were completely frozen. Quite extraordinary. (25.2.07)

Firefighting in the marketplace!
Mike Russell has sent in this video clip with the comment it shows why firefighters are not often privatised! (1.2.07)
Firefighters

An eye for the lady!
Another contribution to the V8 Idle Moments series from Gordon Hesketh-Jones in Cornwall. He certainly has an eye for this type of material! (1.2.07)
Eye for the lady

Political adverts & good taste
Another contribution from Alan Kingwell who comments "As good a reason as any to choose a political candidate...." . Seen on a billboard in the US. (29.1.07)
Choosing a political party

Scottish drink drive test
Another short video clip from our regular contributor Alan Kingwell with an amusing sobriety test! (29.1.07)
DrinkDriveTest

Motor-mouth a nuisance?

You might say that, we couldn't possibly comment!

Seen on the latest cover of the Radio Times. (23.1.07)
Motor-mouth

Heard in court
Chris Hunt Cooke came across a book called Disorder in the Court: Great Fractured Moments in Courtroom History, which has things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and now published by court reporters who had the torment of staying calm while these exchanges were actually taking place. (20.1.07)
Heard in court

Heard on the Grapevine ...

Stuart Middlemiss, one of the V8 Burblers from Norfolk, has sent in a brief news snippet of a development in wine making heard on the grapevine.
(20.1.07)
Heard on the grapevine

Close flying!
Terry Starkey (Le Mans Green 0786) from Norfolk has sent in this series of photos from the back of a cargo aircraft and says "This came from one of my MG friends in the USA". (19.1.07)
Close flying

The Secret behind the number 11 is Pretty Chilling

Ian Quarrington, the organiser of the V8 Curry 2007 on Saturday 24th February 2007 in Cambridge, has sent in this extraordinary item! (17.1.07)
Number eleven

Two hands on the tiller!
Jonathan Smith in Oslo enjoys the V8 Idle Moments webpages and has sent in this amusing video clip. (15.1.07)
Two hands on the tiller



Jim Dolbel, who runs the excellent rv8.com website downunder, has sent in this slide show. It simply defies comment! (11.1.07)
2005 Stella Awards

Eight colourful buttons for 2007
John Targett, an English V8 member living in Ohio USA, has sent in eight colourful saucy buttons for 2007. (10.1.07)
Badges

More air traffic gems

John Targett, an English V8 enthusiast living near Cleveland Ohio, has sent in some more air traffic control exchanges which are real gems. More . . . (27.12.06)

What are your best three V8 Idle Moments?
In the last few days before Christmas and the New Year, we are running a lighthearted survey to find which three V8 Idle Moments are most fun for V8 enthusiasts. It's a very simple questionnaire.(21.12.06)
V8 Idle Moments for 2006

Man of the Year Awards 2006
Mike Lane has sent in three contenders for the annual Man of the Year award. He says "bet you know someone who would fit the bill?" Maybe but hopefully not a V8 enthusiast! Man of the Year Awards 2007 (21.12.06)

ATM theft scam
Gordon Hesketh-Jones has provided an interesting slide show on how the ATM card scam is operated. A useful caution in the run up to Christmas so you can keep your eyes peeled for signs the miserable low life who are using the scam are at work! (15.12.06)
ATM theft scam


The six smart ass answers of 2006

John Targett, an English V8 enthusiast living near Cleveland Ohio, has sent in his suggestions. (11.12.06)
Six smart ass answers

What is Bush senior saying to GW?
Mike Lane has sent in this timely item. But what is he saying I wonder? (8.12.06)
BushBush

Driving in Bolivia
David Boniface in Tokyo has sent in this hair-raising clip of roads in Bolivia. (3.12.06)
Driving in Bolivia

Flash of road safety genius

The video clip was picked up on 9th November 2006 and posted as a V8 Idle Moment. In today's Sunday Times in the UK it has been picked up as a news item because the PC bandwagon is swinging into action (so to speak) with the usual cries of "it's degrading". British Labour MEP, Mary Honeyball, bounced into action saying "it's tantamount to soft porn" which needs to "be raised as an issue with the women's rights committee in the European parliament". Well I suppose they need something to complain about but surely there must be many more areas needing far more urgent attention! (3.12.06)

Flash of road safety genius & Speed bumps!

Another use for a dead V8 engine
Stuart Middlemiss has spotted this one! (24.11.06)
Dead V8 engine

Rugby rituals
The All Blacks and their haka, plus the answer from Scotland...
another video from Alan Kingwell! (21.11.06)
Rugby rituals

What do retired people do for fun?
Derek Lyons is not a V8 owner but enjoys the V8 Idle Moments webpage and has sent in this contribution which is an amusing tale. (12.11.06)
Parking meter attendant

Speed bumps Danish style
Alan Kingwell has spotted this video clip which clearly gets drivers taking note of speed limits! The original link closed down, so we have tracked down the original file so it is up and running again. (9.11.06)
Speed bumps!

Facilities for drink drivers
Alan Kingwell has sent in another item for the V8 Idle Moments series. (7.11.06)
Facilities for drink drivers

Another accident with a fishing boat!
Mike Russell has sent in this story and photo of another accident with a boat! (5.11