Dec 1, 2010: Shortcutter

xoxoxoBruce · 12-01-2010, 12:33 AM

This retired Brit hates to be held up in traffic jams on his way to the pub, limited hours in Olde Blighty, you know.
His solution was to convert his riding lawnmower into amphibious vehicle, so he could take to the water when the roads are jammed.

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Wife Pat said: ‘Everyone needs something to do when they retire. This is just one of his many projects. I was quite happy to get him out of the house, to be honest.’

Seems I've heard that before.

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Trilby · 12-01-2010, 01:43 AM

It's the Viking blood I tells ya.

Wombat · 12-01-2010, 07:47 PM

Brilliant! I'd make it from an old VW myself, but his way works too.

Adak · 12-01-2010, 10:26 PM

*This* is art!

It's impressive that he's got the trim of the craft, in the water, just right. The propeller spinning like mad when the boat is on the road; that part needs a bit more work.

12-01-2010, 01:43 AM	#2
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	It's the Viking blood I tells ya. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

12-01-2010, 07:47 PM	#3
Wombat (marsupial with backward-facing pouch) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canberra Posts: 251	Brilliant! I'd make it from an old VW myself, but his way works too. __________________ If you don't do it properly, you'll get to the pub sooner.

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12-01-2010, 10:26 PM	#4
Adak Lecturer Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 796	This is art! It's impressive that he's got the trim of the craft, in the water, just right. The propeller spinning like mad when the boat is on the road; that part needs a bit more work.

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