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.
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.
But I agree, they were well off in 1970, but not that well off, it’s unearned
November 28, 2025 at 8:29 PM
But I agree, they were well off in 1970, but not that well off, it’s unearned
A lot of money in 1970, think I was earning about £10 a week.
November 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM
A lot of money in 1970, think I was earning about £10 a week.
Daft isn’t it , think we stand more chance in Europe
November 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Daft isn’t it , think we stand more chance in Europe
Not sure about labourers, if they had a pony and trap. My Grandfather had one, he was a colliery manager.
November 19, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Not sure about labourers, if they had a pony and trap. My Grandfather had one, he was a colliery manager.
From a local library, posted by the local councillor, each poppy a life lost.
November 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
From a local library, posted by the local councillor, each poppy a life lost.
We had picky bits last night, I shall now refer to these nights as smorgasbord, thank you
November 14, 2025 at 9:05 AM
We had picky bits last night, I shall now refer to these nights as smorgasbord, thank you
On now at Liverpool
Turner: Always Contemporary
25 Oct 2025—22 Feb 2026
This exhibition will mark 250 years since the birth of JMW Turner, exploring both the artist’s own work and his enduring impact on later generations of artists.
Turner: Always Contemporary
25 Oct 2025—22 Feb 2026
This exhibition will mark 250 years since the birth of JMW Turner, exploring both the artist’s own work and his enduring impact on later generations of artists.
November 13, 2025 at 9:40 PM
On now at Liverpool
Turner: Always Contemporary
25 Oct 2025—22 Feb 2026
This exhibition will mark 250 years since the birth of JMW Turner, exploring both the artist’s own work and his enduring impact on later generations of artists.
Turner: Always Contemporary
25 Oct 2025—22 Feb 2026
This exhibition will mark 250 years since the birth of JMW Turner, exploring both the artist’s own work and his enduring impact on later generations of artists.
Well, income tax and rates were higher as a proportion, councils could probably afford street cleaners, gardeners, pot hole repairs, libraries etc
But pollution was much much higher
But pollution was much much higher
November 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Well, income tax and rates were higher as a proportion, councils could probably afford street cleaners, gardeners, pot hole repairs, libraries etc
But pollution was much much higher
But pollution was much much higher
True, especially the more modern ones, my old church is now used more frequently than it used to be in the week, but less often on a Sunday. It’s also not suitable for youth clubs, social meetings. Plus the older generation I knew were hardened to being cold.
November 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
True, especially the more modern ones, my old church is now used more frequently than it used to be in the week, but less often on a Sunday. It’s also not suitable for youth clubs, social meetings. Plus the older generation I knew were hardened to being cold.
Did a study on heating churches many years. Very awkward, only need heating occasionally, large heat inertia , massive space, and not much if any roof insulation. At the time my conclusion was infra red, but they look awful.
November 13, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Did a study on heating churches many years. Very awkward, only need heating occasionally, large heat inertia , massive space, and not much if any roof insulation. At the time my conclusion was infra red, but they look awful.
Reckon she’d have Thatcher in a handbag fight.
November 13, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Reckon she’d have Thatcher in a handbag fight.
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November 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Good point, not in the showbiz bubble
November 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Good point, not in the showbiz bubble
All the ‘brains’ on that show, shown up by man mountain of an ex rugby player.
November 7, 2025 at 8:23 AM
All the ‘brains’ on that show, shown up by man mountain of an ex rugby player.
Road tax (sic) is a very unfair thing. I’ve a classic car in the garage, 3000 mile/yr, £360. My main road car which is bigger, heavier, more powerful 8000 mile/yr, £20.
But as I’m retired I rarely use the roads at peak times, so to be fair road pricing needs to be introduced
But as I’m retired I rarely use the roads at peak times, so to be fair road pricing needs to be introduced
November 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Road tax (sic) is a very unfair thing. I’ve a classic car in the garage, 3000 mile/yr, £360. My main road car which is bigger, heavier, more powerful 8000 mile/yr, £20.
But as I’m retired I rarely use the roads at peak times, so to be fair road pricing needs to be introduced
But as I’m retired I rarely use the roads at peak times, so to be fair road pricing needs to be introduced