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Ian @hubnut.bsky.social · 10h

Lovely certificate from Little Princess Trust. This is the amount we raised with the prize draw Rodius. Thanks to all who took part.

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Ian @hubnut.bsky.social · 18h

The media were often terrible at the time, utterly berating anything that didn't try hanging the tail out if you lifted off mid-bend. Such antics are fun on a track but downright lethal on the road.

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Ian @hubnut.bsky.social · 19h

I also remember getting rushed to hospital in my mum's friend's white Princess with brown velour interior. Brains are strange.

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Ian @hubnut.bsky.social · 19h

I think that probably predates what I thought was my earliest memory, having my head stitched back together after I fell head first onto a door edge. I think I was four then.

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Ian @hubnut.bsky.social · 19h

Was talking to my parents over the weekend about how I have a clear memory of seeing my mum at work one day. My mum stopped her office job in 1981 to have my sister. I was born in 1978. That feels almost impossible. But we discussed it and my memory of the layout is spot on.

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Ian @hubnut.bsky.social · 20h

And it's currently number 2 of the previous 10 videos. Blimey!

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Ian @hubnut.bsky.social · 22h

I had a lot of fun!

mrjalco @mrjalco.bsky.social · 22h

Well now, this looks familiar!

I’m glad @hubnut.bsky.social had fun in Ruby. She’s a blast to drive.

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Heroic Hyundai save! 1997 Lantra 2.0GSi - it was so much fun!

YouTube video by HubNut

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Ian @hubnut.bsky.social · 22h

Thanks for the opportunity!

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Ian @hubnut.bsky.social · 23h

Maybe that's it - no internet unless you can pass A Level English. 😉

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Ian @hubnut.bsky.social · 23h

Can you buy it back? How annoying.

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Ian @hubnut.bsky.social · 1d

Crusty jugglers.

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Ian @hubnut.bsky.social · 1d

Thankfully attitudes have changed. Mostly. There are still some English who complain and accuse the Welsh of only speaking Welsh when they're around. How do you know what they were speaking before you were there?!

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Ian @hubnut.bsky.social · 1d

Shamefully, I still speak only a few words of Welsh. Must do better. @misshubnut.bsky.social is fluent for a start!

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Ian @hubnut.bsky.social · 1d

15 years since I moved to Wales. Not everything has been smooth and lovely but I did meet @misshubnut.bsky.social so that's a plus. Also met some truly lovely people during my time in Wales and frequently get overwhelmed by stunning views. So that's nice too.

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Ian @hubnut.bsky.social · 1d

Cornwall. Not as sunny as I'd hoped.

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Ian @hubnut.bsky.social · 2d

Yup!

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Ian @hubnut.bsky.social · 2d

A significant survivor but do you know why? I'll give you a clue - it's at the Interval Fire Museum. Hasn't deteriorated much over the past decade but sadly was already very rotten when it arrived here.

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Ian @hubnut.bsky.social · 2d

Found a load of scam classifieds on Facebook. Reported them, Facebook thinks they're fine. Thanks for protecting us Facebook...

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Ian @hubnut.bsky.social · 2d

They would be 50/50? I'm really struggling to think of another assymetric split before Metro. Did early Metros have the split @thecarfactoids.bsky.social or was it only from the 5 door?

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Ian @hubnut.bsky.social · 2d

Delightful.

Anthony @anthenning78.bsky.social · 2d

So, I've had my 2024 (Maruti) Suzuki S Presso for a couple of months now... and it's a brilliant little car! The 1000cc engine constantly surprises me with its getupandgo. The CVT (with 5 forward gears!) is a dream. Plus, this has got to be the most @hubnut.bsky.social type of car I have owned.

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Ian @hubnut.bsky.social · 2d

Fleet update time. Test pass, Rodius gone, three cars washed. youtu.be/lNYkbA0MaIQ

Fleet update! Rodius gone, cars cleaned, cars NOT purchased!

YouTube video by HubNut

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Ian @hubnut.bsky.social · 2d

Aw, that's a shame.

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Ian @hubnut.bsky.social · 2d

A fair chance!

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Ian @hubnut.bsky.social · 2d

As far as I know, this is the only car driven by both myself and @agingwheels.bsky.social - it's what Volkswagen thought the future would look like, next to my Invacar. Some contrast. Both twin cylinder!

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Ian @hubnut.bsky.social · 4d

Love it!

Giorgos Vardoukelis @vard57.bsky.social · 4d

@misshubnut.bsky.social @hubnut.bsky.social
Flowery red Move!

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