Bob Dodd
@dodd-bob.bsky.social
11+failure with a M.Sc, C.Eng by profession, Enthusiast about cars, engines, aircraft, photos, industrial history, LFC. bit of a lefty. NB photo of my old place of work.
Recently the NIMBYs near us have stopped a large scale battery farm. It was to be near the site of a former coal fired power station.
Then they’ll moan electric bills are too high.
Then they’ll moan electric bills are too high.
December 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Recently the NIMBYs near us have stopped a large scale battery farm. It was to be near the site of a former coal fired power station.
Then they’ll moan electric bills are too high.
Then they’ll moan electric bills are too high.
With you all the way
Until the cheese
Until the cheese
December 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
With you all the way
Until the cheese
Until the cheese
I always wonder, great for who?
For example at the height of the British Empire, most brits were very poor, lived in appalling conditions, and died young. But the country was great.
For example at the height of the British Empire, most brits were very poor, lived in appalling conditions, and died young. But the country was great.
December 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I always wonder, great for who?
For example at the height of the British Empire, most brits were very poor, lived in appalling conditions, and died young. But the country was great.
For example at the height of the British Empire, most brits were very poor, lived in appalling conditions, and died young. But the country was great.
My car slammed on the emergency brakes the other day, which was surprise for me, and a bigger surprise for the car behind. Fortunately it stopped ok
December 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
My car slammed on the emergency brakes the other day, which was surprise for me, and a bigger surprise for the car behind. Fortunately it stopped ok
No, and I would be interested. How would you find out? Or do you have a reference?
interested.how
December 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM
No, and I would be interested. How would you find out? Or do you have a reference?
Well, we may give Canada a try in the future. One county’s loss is another one’s gain.
December 11, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Well, we may give Canada a try in the future. One county’s loss is another one’s gain.
What about your kids or Grandkids to you?
December 10, 2025 at 10:56 PM
What about your kids or Grandkids to you?
My thoughts exactly
We’ve been to USA every most years for around 40 years, wasn’t the same this year.
We’ve been to USA every most years for around 40 years, wasn’t the same this year.
December 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
My thoughts exactly
We’ve been to USA every most years for around 40 years, wasn’t the same this year.
We’ve been to USA every most years for around 40 years, wasn’t the same this year.
Reminds me of the USA’s view of UK in early WW2
December 10, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Reminds me of the USA’s view of UK in early WW2
Tbh, think I’d be more upset that she seems to have mental issues, almost feel sorry for her. I do feel sorry for her parents.
December 6, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Tbh, think I’d be more upset that she seems to have mental issues, almost feel sorry for her. I do feel sorry for her parents.
He’s such a genuine guy , honestly.
December 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
He’s such a genuine guy , honestly.
“Eight Aussi white schooners please mate”
As I seem to recall from stag nights gone by!
As I seem to recall from stag nights gone by!
December 2, 2025 at 8:22 AM
“Eight Aussi white schooners please mate”
As I seem to recall from stag nights gone by!
As I seem to recall from stag nights gone by!
Proved he’s not a complete idiot
Some bits were missing.
Some bits were missing.
December 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Proved he’s not a complete idiot
Some bits were missing.
Some bits were missing.
Save your legs, just fold it into local supermarket copies of the Express or Mail
December 1, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Save your legs, just fold it into local supermarket copies of the Express or Mail
Well done, I’m sick of the general press trying to make people on benefits the next ‘enemy’
November 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Well done, I’m sick of the general press trying to make people on benefits the next ‘enemy’
Mini van, ran it for years on shoestring
Austin Allegro 1750 Hl, in its time, one of the nicest cars I’ve owned
Fiat Multiwagon, ate miles in comfort in this.
Jag X type estate, always enjoyed it.
Mgf, a nice, cheap to run, bit of fun.
Austin Allegro 1750 Hl, in its time, one of the nicest cars I’ve owned
Fiat Multiwagon, ate miles in comfort in this.
Jag X type estate, always enjoyed it.
Mgf, a nice, cheap to run, bit of fun.
November 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Mini van, ran it for years on shoestring
Austin Allegro 1750 Hl, in its time, one of the nicest cars I’ve owned
Fiat Multiwagon, ate miles in comfort in this.
Jag X type estate, always enjoyed it.
Mgf, a nice, cheap to run, bit of fun.
Austin Allegro 1750 Hl, in its time, one of the nicest cars I’ve owned
Fiat Multiwagon, ate miles in comfort in this.
Jag X type estate, always enjoyed it.
Mgf, a nice, cheap to run, bit of fun.
Maybe the difference is there’s is North Kensington, which was Notting Hill back in the day, don’t know about your parents.
November 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Maybe the difference is there’s is North Kensington, which was Notting Hill back in the day, don’t know about your parents.