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This bloke is bonkers! That was David Stonehouse's comment on sending in this clip of a young man doing extraordinary tricks on his bike in Edinburgh. But if he fell on those railings . . . . ouch! (24.8.10) More Beer advert Alan Kingwell has spotted this clip - where has that bottle been? (23.8.10) More Duck walks into a pub . . . . . Mike Lane has sent in a classic. (20.8.10) More Goldie Gardner on Bonneville in 1952 John Targett in Akron Ohio has spotted a link to an extraordinary piece of film of EX-135 at speed on Bonneville in 1952. (17.8.10) More Lightning strike Alan Kingwell has sent in some heartstopping photos of "just a wee spark"! (14.8.10) More Vulcan at 50 years With his usual amusing approach to life, Angus Munro spotted a photo of this beautiful aircraft. (13.8.10) More Flying problem Ron Gammons spotted some extraordinary air-air photos which are amazing. (13.8.10) More Communicating sizes in a Turkish shop Alan Kingwell has spotted this clip - there nothing like a flash of inspriration when language is struggling to get the message over! (12.8.10) More Road sign on a bumpy road Mike Russell spotted this extraordinary road sign seen in Africa. (9.8.10) More Aircraft aloft Alan Kingwell has spotted some wonderful photos but do turn your sound right down as there is a dreadful sound track! (9.8.10) More Motorcycle "globe of death" Chris Hunt Cooke has spotted a clip which will get you spinning in your chair! (4.8.10) More Something to crow about here! Chris Hunt Cooke has spotted a clip which really is extraordinary. (4.8.10) More A "Barnes Wallace" moment in golf Chris Hunt Cooke has spotted this quite extraordinary moment captured on video. (4.8.10) More The EU and the debt crisis Alan Kingwell has spotted this amusing spoof interview with an Australian economics authority - " ah, now I understand . . . . or do I?" (4.8.10) More Motives for entering Parliament Quotation heard the other day. (16.7.10) More Always ask - never assume! Alan Kingwell provides another one. (13.7.10) More Will I live to see 80? Ron Gammons has sent in an amusing contribution. (29.6.10) More Candle power needs explanation Barrie Jones says "have a look at this short video clip. Can anybody explain to me how it works?" (26.6.10) More What is this? Alan Kingwell has sent is a teaser. (25.6.10) More New Boeing 797 airliner Alan Kingwell has sent in some photos of a new blended wing airliner. (21.6.10) More New F/A-37 carrier aircraft Alan Kingwell has spotted some photos of a "secret" new aircraft undergoing carrier trials. (21.6.10) More Who's duck! Mike Russell has spotted a video clip of US style Michael Parkinson show with a guest relating quite a story! (19.6.10) More Bank robber's "escape" Alan Kingwell has spotted this clip. (19.6.10) More Dog's breakfast Chris Hunt Cooke has sent in a video clip saying "some people are so clever". (19.6.10) More How customers react to a barber offering a free haircut A topical item in the UK! (16.6.10) More Geneva Motor Show 2010 David Biddle has sent in a link saying "I wonder whether some of our more depraved members might be interested in the new models available at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show?" Some marketing methods seem as popular as new cars! (14.6.10) More Talent shows Alan Kingwell has spotted a clip which highlights how the content of a talent show has a different appeal for men and women. (14.6.10) More Prophetic advert? Alan Kingwell has spotted this saying "an advertisement from 1999". (13.6.10) More A320 landing - wow Alan Kingwell has spotted this interesting clip of a difficult landing saying "Kwik Fit had it sorted early next day" (19.4.10) More Italian patrol car Ideal for catching speeding cars but . . Alan Kingwell as spotted another interesting item. (19.4.10) More Gear up landing In 2006 a pilot had to land a King Air light aircraft with the landing gear up. Alan Kingwell says "Some pilots couldn't land like this with their wheels down!" (15.4.10) More Do you believe in the Faraday cage? Alan Kingwell says "see this video clip of power line maintenance!" (15.4.10) More Flying high with BA Something to sing about! (13.4.10) More Heavy lifting with the Antonov 225 Alan Kingwell has spotted some more photos of the Russian behemoth. (13.4.10) More V8 Hotel in Meilenwerk, Germany The V8 Hotel, which opened in September 2009, invites you to spend your stay in a special atmosphere. There you can marvel at over 25,000 square metres of beautiful classic cars, sporting classic cars, exclusive cars and special items. A magnet for car clubs and a pearl for individualists. Contributed by Walter Kallenberg. (13.4.10) More Letter of the year? John Hoyle has sent in an amusing letter from a lady to her bank manager which was published by a newspaper. (13.4.10) More Character analysis in school reports? Joan Cripps has saved some letters to the editor of a leading UK daily newspaper with contributors' recollections of comments in school reports. (2.4.10) More & More Tram crash in Dublin Mike Russelll, one of our magnets for contributions for the V8 Idle Moments series, has spotted this classic! He says "the second picture says it all . . . " (1.4.10) More Move over! - get a PRAT badge George Wilder has spotted this amusing contribution to the April Fool tradition. (1.4.10) More Boss Hoss V8 ZZ 502 motorbike Walter Kallenberg has spotted a photo of a V8 powered motorbike in the US. See also the clip of Jay Leno's Boss Hoss 502 V8 bike. (31.3.10) Photo & Clip Who stole the copper clappers? Alan Kingwell has found a clip of what must be America's version of the Two Ronnies! (25.3.10) More Parking is fun David Stonehouse has sent in a clip - you would never believe parking was such fun! (23.3.10) More New words, new meanings Derek Lyons has sent in some new words from a Washington Post competition. (19.3.10) More & More Statue of Liberty in Iowa in 1918 Alan Kingwell has spotted an extraordinary photo which was taken in 1918 with 18,000 men preparing for war in a training camp at Camp Dodge in Iowa. Alan says "my American Great Uncle Dwayne is the third chap on the left in row 127!" (16.3.10) More Why I joined the RAC! Robert Crowson has sent in a short clip with an uplifting message. (16.3.10) More Unloading an excavator Chris Hunt Cooke has spotted this clip of how to unload a digger from a truck without ramps or a crane? "Elf and safety" would have a fit! (12.3.10) More Virgin Atlantic goes back to 1984 Recall the original advert from 1984 with the "red hot crew" and the bricks that were mobile phones! See also a spoof advert too! (12.3.10) 1984 & spoof An uplifting episode! David Stonehouse lives out on the frozen wastes of Lincolnshire and has sent in a sizzling clip that has clearly warmed his extremities! (8.3.10) More Time machine looks forward Sent in by George Wilder. (7.3.10) More New Winter Olympics event Chris Hunt Cooke has sent in a clip of an event which looks fun - some would prefer to have no truck with it! (6.3.10) More Signs of Spring coming? Ron Gammons has sent in this item saying "this photo was taken by a friend in the Charente in France . . . . . . . on seeing the photo I am sure many members will be saying "and about time too!"" (5.3.10) More Practise safe tax! Peter Brookes' cartoons in the Times newspaper are usually very good but the one in this mornng's issue is priceless! It hits many spots. Sadly the underlying story is not good news. (2.3.10) More & Newslink Neighbourhood watch scheme in action! Alan Kingwell has spotted this photo. (1.3.10) More AA recovery service in action Chris Hunt Cooke has spotted this clip of the AA on a recovery role. (28.2.10) More Italian clock David Stonehouse has sent in this clip - it must be dreadful making a balls-up over telling the time! (25.2.10) More Clampers on Shoreditch High Street The unholy works of the clampers spotted by Alan Kingwell. What would have Dave Allen made of it? (25.2.10) More Old lady speeding and the young policeman Another amusing encounter! (25.2.10) More A crash and a flash! David Biddle has sent in an interesting newspaper clipping from the US with a cautionary tale for classic vehicle enthusiasts. (23.2.10) More No Sir, we're just fishing! Alan Kingwell has sent in another interesting contribution. (22.2.10) More Speedy lawn mowing! Rob Lewis has sent in this clip. (21.2.10) More Chat up line in an airport lounge Alan Kingwell has spotted another one. (17.2.10) More Never seen this in my local Sainsburys Alan Kingwell has sent this clip of an extraordinary shopper in a supermarket. (17.2.10) More Swiss mountain ride Ron Gammons contributes this extraordinary clip and says "I love the way he uses the rally drivers pendulum technique to swing into the corners. " (17.2.10) Link Take longer to look for bike Ian Quarrington likes his bike as well as an RV8 and Lotus, so reminds us to "Think bike!" (16.2.10) More Innovative answer to parking problems Chris Hunt Cooke says "you would have to find somewhere else to put the fuel tank when fitting this gadget to an MGB." (12.2.10) More Father O'Malley Ian Quarrington has spotted this classic. (12.2.10) More Balls up! Just driving down the street and wow - then bam. What a balls up! Spotted by Chris Hunt Cooke. (11.2.10) More How did they make this? Alan Kingwell has sent in a clip with that comment. Quite extraordinary. (5.2.10) More Quality control in China Chris Hunt Cooke has sent in a clip of spark plug manufacture in China. (4.2.10) More Clamper and the lady 4x4 driver Chris Hunt Cooke says of his contribution "the clip shows the danger of wheel-clamping a determined lady!" (3.2.10) More The pleasures of making music! John Targett has spotted this clip of a saucy stage act in the US! (1.2.10) More Radio mistake with a dedication Alan Kingwell has sent in this teaser with the comment "they're a bit slow up there!" You might think the joker's tease is a bit of a hard one to spot too! (26.1.10) More Speed camera fine for a stationary car! A man from Nottingham has been caught "driving" at 0mph by a speed camera - not once but twice. (26.1.10) More Honking wisdom! Ian Quarrington has spotted this one. (25.1.10) More Exam questions and answers John Targett has spotted this - rather than admit defeat in the face of tricky questions, some pupils today decide to take a more creative approach to their answers. After scouring exam papers and speaking to teachers, humorist Richard Benson has collected the worst student howlers in a new book. (23.1.10) More Lady pilot has real skill Ron Gammons has spotted this clip and says "Anybody for a flip? The lady's got some skill that's for sure! (19.1.10) More How useful is duct tape? Alan Kingwell has spotted this tale of how the famous tape was useful yet again. (16.1.10) More Gatso Schmatso Speed can kill, but state surveillance is just a pain in the wallet. (15.1.10) More The day of reckoning This amusing piece was in a circular email from Adrian Flux letsus in on six techniques to invoke your virtual halo at the gates of Magistrate hell. (15.1.10) More Honey I am home! A wonderful advert from Norway - more, more you might say or even mor mor! 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New Chevy Billboards in Detroit Terry Starkey has sent in a collection of Chevy billboards. (14.1.10) More Environmentally correct! An amusing tale of a tree-hugger caught out by environmental PC procedures! (13.1.10) More Landing at London City Airport Alan Kingwell has spotted this clip of a BAE146 making a landing at the tight City Airport. The passengers and crew probably needed a change of underwear. (12.1.10) More Helicopter rescues a young deer! Watch a helicopter rescue a deer from a frozen lake. This is an example of how a helicopter pilot who saw an animal in difficulty worked out how to fix it. (12.1.10) More Necessity, the Mother of invention Angus Munro has spotted an interesting transport development! (12.1.10) More Stop the train! Chris Hunt Cooke has sent in a tale with a photographic record of a classic disaster. He says "I think this went round before, but still . . . . . . ". (12.1.10) More
Fireworks in Las Vegas Alan Kingwell has spotted this video clip. (7.1.10) More Got Tiger by the balls! John Targett has sent over another item in this saga that has gripped the US by the . . . (7.1.10) More What's this pilot on! Ron Gammons has another clip, this time of a navy jet fighter. Do they have a sanity test for pilots? (19.12.09) More There's a tyre on the track! Brian Osborn has spotted this clip from downunder. (19.12.09) More Aircraft landing in Guadeloupe Another clip from Ron Gammons with the comment "go round!". (18.12.09) More
How to change a fan belt Alan Kingwell says "not one to try at home!" (18.12.09) More Best Levis commercial ever John Targett has spotted this one - not to mention the great music! (18.12.09) More
Looking for a bookshop! Geoff King has spotted a contribution to our series which made him chuckle. (24.10.09) More
An active website!
Benefits of age concern! John Targett has sent in an amusing item. (5.10.09) More Air traffic movements viewed from space Alan Kingwell has sent in this clip which is simply fascinating. (3.9.09) More Strange sights on the Welsh hills! Brian Osborne has spotted an amusing clip which shows what Welsh sheep farmers get up to on the hills - they are the Baaa-Studs! (27.8.09) More How to avoid bird mess on your car! Mike Russell has spotted a wonderful device for dealing with pigeons leaving deposits on cars. (19.8.09) More Drunk driving - a clever ruse! John Targett near Cleveland in the USA has sent in this one. (19.8.09) More How to change a tyre David Stonehouse has spotted this extraordinary video clip on how to change a tyre - on the move! (9.8.09) More Swine Flu humour Mike Russell is manning the Swine Flu hotline in Flackwell Heath and clearly feels that humour is the best approach! All groans to Mike please. (30.7.09) More MGLive! 2009 DVD See a clip of the DVD on YouTube. (30.7.09) More
Friendly hot service at the filling station!
Enjoy your weekend fellow 'petrolheads' ! Walter Kallenberg has sent in a set of photos that will get the "petrolheads" excited. (10.6.09) More Wynn's solution for a starting problem! Alan Kingwell and Chris Hunt Cooke have spotted this clip with a spoof advert. (5.6.09) More Home security initiative! Alan Kingwell has spotted what he feels is a brilliant example of a home security initiative. (24.5.09) More A jail keeper's life . . . . Alan Kingwell has spotted a clip. (8.4.09) More The Flea Mike Lane has sent in this clip - this joke even silenced Graham Norton! (8.4.09) More Top this for a speeding ticket! News item sent in by Bill Cole. (5.4.09) More
BMW spoof for 1st April Did you miss it? (2.4.09) More Five surgeons chat after a day in the theatre Mike Russell has sent in an amusing piece which has a topical twist. (12.3.09) More Who is the banker? Ted Lawrence has sent in a joke which is doing the rounds. (11.3.09) More Emergency instructions card on a low cost airline Alan Kingwell has spotted another topical gem from a new low cost airline that keeps seat prices low but never mind the extras! (10.1.09) More
Fires in Victoria Steve Foldhazy from Australia haqs sent over a set of photos of the recent fires. (25.2.09) More So that's how it's done! David Boniface in Tokyo has sent in a clip of a slick show with "magical effects" which does the unthinkable - it reveals how it's done! (25.2.09) More
New definitions John Targett spotted these new definitions in a Washington Post report. (24.2.09) More Customer feedback at Stoneleigh Here is a poster seen on the Hoyle Engineering stand at the MG Show at Stoneleigh on Sunday 22nd February 2009. (23.2.09) More Prawo Jazdy - mystery driver in Ireland! Chris Hunt Cooke has sent in a link to a BBC report on how police in the Irish Republic finally caught up with the country's most reckless driver. (20.2.09) More Views from the driver's seat on the track at Spa (18.2.09) Clip 1 and Clip 2 What you can learn from an encounter on an airliner Ian Quarrington notes "it's interesting who you meet as fellow passengers on flights!" (13.2.09) More What's for dinner? Julian is getting into his stride with another video clip. (13.2.09) More Testing fireworks Julian Holmes has sent in a short video clip of a sad character undertaking a test of a firework he had made. (13.2.09) More
Card trick David Biddle says "Best to try this when you are NOT at your most alert!!!" (7.2.09) More
Catch it! Mike Russell has sent in a link to an website where you can test your performance in the slips! (30.1.09) More Gongs on display Alan Kingwell has sent in an amusing photo of Prince Charles inspecting the troops. The hands say it all! (26.1.09) More Another seal problem for the website Brian at Stafford Vehicle Components has sent in a contribution that makes a monkey out of vehicle seals! (23.1.09) More Tony Benn in leak scandal An amusing item appeared in the Times yesterday. (23.1.09) More
Taking health and safety seriously Steve Carr has sent this contribution. (17.1.09) More News of an ancient monument! Tony Robinson discovers an archaeological find of a more recent age! (16.1.09) More A maths question Ron Gammons has spotted this one which will test those keen to flex their maths abilities! (12.1.09) More Now that is real spin! Mike Russell has spotted an amusing example of spin by a politician. (12.1.09) More
A Plea For Help In This Holiday Season Alan Kingwell has found a topical item with a plea for help for a part of society suffering hard times! I think the next plea will be to help hedge fund managers who have made losses misjudging their parasitic short selling stock market activities on vulnerable shares! (7.1.09) More A tale of two prawns Mike Russell has sent in a contribution for the series - it seems he is already into his cups for celebrating the New Year! (31.12.08) More
Loading up! Alan Kingwell has spotted an extraordinary feat of loading up an excavator. (18.12.08) More Would you drive an old Lada? Chris Hunt Cooke has sent is this clip saying "What happended to the driver?" (10.12.08) More Kiwi bacon advert gets the message home! Mike Russell has spotted this compelling commercial for bacon downunder! (10.12.08) More Jobs in a bear market David Boniface has sent it this clip saying "isn't it comforting a buddy is taking photos at such a time!". (4.12.08) More
From www.pmcaregivers.com/humor.htm Speedy stair lift Barry Cryer is always good for a gag. (25.11.08) More
The little old lady confesses all Another contribution from Alan Kingwell. (8.11.08) More
How to deal with unwanted cold calls! Mike Russell has spotted an audio clip with a very effective way of dealing with those wretched unidentified cold callers offering investment services and free offers! Get you own back on the blighters! (31.10.08) More An answer to supermarket door dings! Mike Russell has sent in this video clip and says "At last the answer to supermarket door dings! Why didn't the RV8 come with this as standard?" (24.10.08) More Créche Alan Kingwell has sent in another contribution for the series and says "what a brilliant idea!" (19.10.08) More City banker jokes Mike Russell has spotted the inevitable flow of City banker jokes in the wake of the credit crunch. (15.10.08) More In the wake of a shipping mishap off the coast of Australia On August 19th 2007, an oil tanker split in two off the coast of Australia, dumping 20,000 tons of crude oil. This is a clip of a member of the Australian Parliament who appeared on a TV news programme to reassure the Australian public. Paul Mascall subsequently mentioned "I think I should let everyone know that the Australian shipping mishap clip is actually a comedy turn. The interviewee is a chap by the name of John Clark and he is very good at this straight-faced stuff. I thought you should know that we are not as daft as some might think!" (10.10.08 & 2.1.09) More
News from the US! Gordon Hesketh-Jones has spotted this news item from the US! (3.10.08) More
It's all about customer satisfaction! A brief contribution to the series which shows how difficult it can be to satisfy customers! (26.9.08) More
Some snake! Mike Russell has spotted this clip and says "Now this is what I call a snake . . . Captured in the back yard of the chef from the Shangri-la Hotel, Penang". (12.9.08) More
Olympic coach shows how it is done!
Smoking out the tricky lawyers! Gordon Hesketh-Jones has sent in an amusing tale. (28.7.08) More Learn to fly with American Aviation One hell of an advert! (23.7.08) More
Making an impression at a drive in bank Alan Kingwell has sent in this video clip recorded in July 2008. (18.7.08) More Mystery of a painting explained Tony Lake has spotted this audio clip of a joke on an Australian radio channel about a painting on display at their National Gallery. Fortunately the painter provides an explanation! (16.7.08) More
Storm over a tax on DD bras! A report from City Spy in the London Evening Standard newspaper yesterday says that busty ladies have hit out over suggestions that M&S has a £2 surcharge on bras above a DD cup! (11.7.08) More than DD
Sorry out of use Peter Brookes' cartoons in the Times usually get under the skin of any topical news item and are always entertaining, but his "Sorry out of use" scene at the pumps which appeared in today's issue really sums up the present situation! At the other end of the spectrum in terms of subtlety is a logo from the USA spotted by that idle moments magnet, Alan Kingwell. (29.5.08) 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
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 expletive seems appropriate! (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
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
How to get someone to cough up! An amusing contribution from John Targett. (4.3.08) More Horror landing in Hamburg
Crosswind landing tests!
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!
Bridges - civil engineering feats
Photos of the year 2007
When the shark bites Alan Kingwell has spotted another scary moment! (30.1.08) 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
Whoops - that's a big one!
Ferrrari on the road!
Costly way to get into your car!
Missing red hankie
Don't honk at Granny!
Dumb pilots are overpaid and underworked!
Zapping a radar gun!
The big squeeze at the toll booth
This is your captain speaking . . .
Stay of the course or else!
What a wonderful story!
Mosquito flying
Low pass by Blue Angle #5
Vulcan flies again!
The big kite
Consequences of a butterfly landing on a wing mirror
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!
Does it count as a goal?
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"
The sound of a Bentley Merlin
Coltrane on superchargers
Now that's what I call a 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!
Tattoos are real cool - what about removal?
Hurricane at the Goodwood Revival 2007
Spitfire Mk 11 in action
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
Amazing musical instrument
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 . . . !
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
Incident at Mid Ohio race meeting
Simply amazing - can this really happen?
The Nun and the Cabbie Another lighthearted contribution from Gordon Hesketh-Jones. (30.7.07) More Clare . . . . . what are you doing?
Seen in Guildford . .
Blend it like . . . !
Isn't it nice when things just work?
Fermentation in the wild! David Boniface has sent in this extraordinary natural history video clip! (25.7.07) More Bought a barn "as seen"!
Funding college!
Careful with that cake . . !
Toll booth - what toll booth . .
Renault F1 car sounds good!
How does Gordon get away with it?
Bollards bollox!
They will make you groan
Heard at a dress shop
Snowboarding fright! Mike Lane has sent a clip of some snowborders having fun until . . . (5.7.07) More Car crash - one car or two?
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!
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!
Biker talks to God!
Fancy a takeaway?
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
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
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!
Firefighting in the marketplace!
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
Motor-mouth a nuisance?
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!
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
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?
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! (5.11.06) Fishing boat accident Misfortune with boats Alan Kingwell has sent in another video clip which shows how misfortune can strike those unfamiliar with small boats! Apologies for the ghastly sound track! (5.11.06) Misfortune with small boats A modern Noah's Ark tale Following the release of the Stern report yesterday on the environmental consequences and economic costs of global warming, Chris Hunt Cooke has found an amusing tale of a modern day project to deal with the coming flood! (31.10.06) Modern Noah's Ark project Test your reactions!
Man walks into a restaurant with an ostrich . . . Gordon Hesketh-Jones has sent in this amusing shaggy ostrich tale. (21.10.06) What's with the ostrich? Family planning advice in Northamptonshire! Alan Kingwell's latest contribution came with the comment "you just could not make this up!". (8.10.06) Hospital sign Yorkshire Airlines Alan Kingwell has found this clip of a very local no frills airline! It is quite a large file to load (6.07MB) but will amuse many. (8.10.06) Yorkshire Airlines How to stack tyres John Watson has sent in this amusing clip from an Australia saloon car race. (4.10.06) How to stack tyres How the hell did he survive?
Air bags now available on motorcycles!
WOW!!
Things you won't see on CNN
Amazing quick changes!
More signs! Chris Hunt Cooke has found a set of road signs which grab your attention! (3.8.06) Road signs Effective use of outdoor signage? This addition to the V8 Idle Moments series has been sent in by David Boniface in Tokyo. Quite an effective way of getting a point over to an audience? (28.7.06) Billboard VW jet car!  John Watson from the MGB Register has sent in a set of slides his son has traced on an extraordinary car which is claimed to be street-legal. Quite how the owner gets insurance is beyond me! (18.7.06) VW jet car Some extraordinary pictures! Gordon Hesketh-Jones has sent in some pictures as a set of slides. They quite take your breath away! (11.7.06) Extraordinary pictures Serious icing As the UK and parts of mainland Europe bask in hot weather, this incredible winter scene from Versoix, a town near Geneva on Lac Leman, has been sent in by David Boniface in Tokyo. (7.7.06) Serious icing Where's the fox hat! David Boniface in Tokyo has sent in a short clip which raises a chuckle. (5.7.06) Fox hat Sign in a Saudi supermarket Gordon Hesketh-Jones saw this one the other day - cut price offer! (5.7.06) 
Airline cabin announcements John Targett, and English V8 enthusiast living in Cleveland Ohio, is a frequent flyer and hears a variety of cabin announcements. All too rarely, airline attendants make an effort to make the in flight "safety lecture" and announcements a bit more entertaining but here are some real examples which certainly grab your attention! (5.7.06) Announcements Why men shave! Mike Lane sent in this clip which is worth noting for some of our unshaven younger members! (20.6.06) Close shave Dangers of driving in Russia David Boniface in Tokyo has sent a video clip of a series of traffic incidents in a road tunnel in Russia. He says "this is unbelievable - the message is don't drive in Russia!" (1.9MB) (16.6.06) Russian tunnel Who needs traffic lights? David Boniface in Tokyo has sent in a video clip which provides quite extraordinary proof that traffic flows well without traffic lights and roundabouts!! (2.8MB) (14.6.06) Free flowing junction Warning flags for dangerous drivers - have you seen any yet? Alan Kingwell has sent in a notice he has seen noting the rapid increase in the use of a warning flag for dangerous drivers. (14.6.06) Warning flags Why do women live longer than men?
Tyre changes can be dangerous! David Boniface has three video clips which illustrate where tyre changes can be dangerous. Files sizes are 1.93MB, 1.40MB & 1.56MB. (9.5.06) Cones out - Lady in distress - Double trouble Bad day verse for John Prescott
I Am Ready Mr Prescott Irish Mental Health Hotline Quite where Alan Kingwell gets these non PC items we are not quite sure! (2.5.06) Helpline Spectators at rally events often seem very close to the action Alan Kingwell has found two short video clips called "lucky guy"! I think the second one looks as if he should be certified! (2.5.06) Lucky Guy 1 and Lucky Guy 2 Chainsaw horror Chris Hunt Cooke feels this is one of the more tasteful adverts circulating at present (2.18MB). (25.4.06) Chainsaw Comparing the development of computers and cars For those of us who feel only the deepest love and affection for the way computers have enhanced our lives, read on. Alan Kingwell has sent us a report of a claimed amusing exchange of views between senior representatives of the computer and automobile industries. (24.4.06) Computers and cars A lap of the old Nurburgring John Targett has sent in a link to a long clip of BMW team driver Hans-Joachim Stuck on the old 14 miles Nurburgring which was last used for F1 racing in 1976. Turn up the volume and sit back for quite a lap! (16.4.06) Lap of the old Nurburgring Dangers on the hard shoulder This video clip comes from David Boniface in Tokyo and is worth noting - 0.661MB. I must say the patrolman seems extraordinarily laid back throughout! (15.4.06) Hard shoulder risk Concrete security barriers - do they work? Brian Moyse has sent in a clip with the comment "Have you ever wondered how one of those concrete anti-suicide bomber barriers might perform? Well check out the attached clip!" (1.78MB) (12.4.06) Concrete security barrier Dull day at the dry cleaners! Alan Kingwell sent in this video clip with the comment "I'm going to take my own dry cleaning in future!". (31.3.06) Dry cleaners Old dog, leopard and monkey An amusing tale from Howard Gosling. (27.3.06) Old dog Hairy hill climb run John Wallis sent this link to a video clip of a very rapid hillclimb run in an Audi R8 up a mountain road. It has come via John Target out near Cleveland in Ohio. (27.3.06) Audi R8 hillclimb run Kingwell's surprise!
Maintaining the working parts! A motor mechanic and heart surgeon discuss the finer points of keeping the motor going! This one is from Mike Lane who thought it was a good addition to the V8 Idle Moments series. (9.3.06) Maintaining the working parts Perfect car for women! This one is from Chris Hunt Cooke (1.59MB). (7.3.06) Parking solved Anyone for a holiday in Penrith! Kev Lillywhite sent in a photo of an extraordinary sign on Penrith station. (5.3.06) Penrith May Day, May Day - I'm sinking! An amusing video clip, possibly portraying a stereotype, but amusing nonetheless. File size is 2.52MB. (21.2.06) May Day, May Day! Mobile phone rings in the changing room at the golf club . . . . . . . Is this the ideal husband? This one is from Mike Lane. (14.2.06) Mobile phone call Stretching credulity - an elastic band story Alan Kingwell has sent another brief video clip which is a hilarious little gem. (9.2.06) Elastic band Just speeding! Another amusing item from Alan Kingwell. (9.2.06) Just speeding Heard a "pop" in the engine bay! 
David Boniface from Tokyo has sent these slides - what an extraordinary tale. 0.69Mb (30.1.06) What was the cause? A man goes to see his Doctor Most of the contributions from Phillip Morgan are far too racy for this website but this contribution may appeal to some. "Doctor, I think I have caught that bird flu that's going around" "What makes you think that, sir?" "Well . . . . . . . . . . . Continue (20.1.06) Payment options at a Greek toll booth
Royal command performance Alan Kingwell has sent in an amusing encounter with a pair of tight shoes! (30.11.05) Get them off! How soft is that bed! German shoppers testing beds find a bed which is surprisingly soft! This one has been sent over from Tokyo by David Boniface. (30.11.05) Testing beds An unusual service!  Al Riches from Canada has sent this one in under "things you do not see very often!" (15.11.05) Unusual service Yoga - Indian style compared with Irish Yoga! Another V8 Idle moment from Alan Kingwell. (9.11.05) Yoga Whoops! Landing a helicopter on an oil rig is a routine matter - fortunately in this case there were no serious injuries, just hurt pride! Tim Hipwell has supplied this one. (2.11.05) Whoops!
Enjoying a gentle bath How men and women see bathtime in a different light! Another clip from Alan Kingwell. (30.9.05) Bathtime (2.10MB) Mobile phone call Quite mobile in fact! Another V8 idle moment from Alan Kingwell - 1.52MB video clip. (25.9.05) Motorola
Strange sign in a multi storey car park in High Wycombe. (16.6.05) Car park sign
Thanks to www.testofcharacter.co.uk
Howard
Gosling has sent an extraordinary sequence of photos of a
vehicle recovery which is simply amazing! (23.12.04)
Alan
Kingwell has sent in this one - do make sure you have your volume
turned well up before you click start this interesting video clip.
You will need Windows Media Player or similar - the file is 1.98MB
so will take up to 14 minutes to download at a slow 28.8 connection
speed over a BT landline, but far faster over a broadband connection.
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