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Old 09 February 2010, 15:19   #1
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bus boat

Anyone fancy putting tubes on a bus - I think it would look more stable? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/8506154.stm
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Old 09 February 2010, 15:24   #2
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Looks fine, most of the weight is below the water line.
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Old 09 February 2010, 15:31   #3
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Anyone fancy putting tubes on a bus - I think it would look more stable? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/8506154.stm
Tubes not required after spending £700 thousand pounds on a bus..

There was only enough cash left to pay for a small sign that says.
When in motion please do not stand.?

Life belts are under the seat in front of you please place your 20 pence in the slot to release the life belt.
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Old 09 February 2010, 15:41   #4
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really good idea me think's, i could see them up the thames if the council hadn't taken most of the slip's out
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Old 09 February 2010, 15:49   #5
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This thing used to run in Monterey a while back, before it moved to Santa Barbara.

Personally I'm glad it left; the guy driving used to enter the water at about 25mph; almost knocked people off nearby docks and boats a few times.

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Old 09 February 2010, 15:52   #6
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they have something similar in london at the moment for tourist's
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Old 09 February 2010, 15:54   #7
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Pity it can only go at high tide, as it nose hits the slip at low tide!!
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Old 09 February 2010, 16:05   #8
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I think the updated version of the ducks in St Helier are cheaper...
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Old 09 February 2010, 17:28   #9
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Whats great is its on the same pages as ;

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8505497.stm

I know which one I prefer............1st class bit of public spending in my view.

Looking forward to seeing them out in the Solent ( and trying to keep up ! )
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Old 09 February 2010, 18:05   #10
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Whats great is its on the same pages as ;

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8505497.stm

I know which one I prefer............1st class bit of public spending in my view.

Looking forward to seeing them out in the Solent ( and trying to keep up ! )
That caught my eye to, very impressive bits of kit.
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