The Best Thing Lotus Ever Made
Sorry, couldn't resist the pun.
Here's me stood next to my favourite car - the Lotus Esprit, as driven by my favourite of the Bonds - Roger Moore.
The photo was taken yesterday at Waddington Air Show where I took Felix for a boys day out. He wasn't nearly as impressed by the USAF's Thunderbirds or the Vulcan as I was. In fact he seemed completely unimpressed by everything but the hook-a-duck stand at the fair. Kids!
The day out came at the end of our family holiday and my annual week off, which we spent in Whitby (again). We had great weather and a brilliant time.
Today I'm trying to get back on top of things.
Actually I find the most interesting thing in this story also: what makes the kids find hook-a-duck so interesting.
Is the fact that they can do something with their skills and win prises?
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Hmm, good question. Not sure why Felix was so drawn to it over a stall where he could simply buy a toy. He's unaware of the fact it's a "prize every time" setup and that you can't lose. So, yeah, maybe it's the buzz of him thinking he really "won" it.
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Lotus also made the Excel http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_Excel
Good thing they didn't name one of their cars "Bob", or "Clippy". "It looks like you're driving this car. Would like help?".
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Microsoft 1-2-3?
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Bah, they made the Lotus Exige 2:
http://www.autospecifications.org/car-reviews/wp-content/uploads/lotus-exige-2.jpg
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Yeah. Maybe the Esprit wasn't their best car, but it's my favourite. I like the angularity and simplicity of its design.
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USAF? or RAF?
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Ah, no I see you're right.
http://www.waddingtonairshow.co.uk/display-aircraft
That must have been a really good show.
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