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Post by bringbacklenwhite on Jun 5, 2017 11:23:08 GMT
It's illegal to have a hedgehog as a pet in California! That could be a prickly problem !
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Post by another_ruined_saturday on Jun 5, 2017 18:31:34 GMT
i have checked, and you can have a zebra, a second generation wolf hybrid, a large constrictor snake, a tarantula, or a f***ing ostrich...but sonic's on the banning list...
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Post by bigfudge on Jun 8, 2017 7:43:56 GMT
I've literally never had any desire to own a hedgehog, so I guess I'm okay.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2017 11:55:41 GMT
It is impossible for a bloke to tell a group of lads that they're going for a massage without somebody mentioning a "happy ending."
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Post by gazz on Jun 9, 2017 12:33:09 GMT
It is impossible for a bloke to tell a group of lads that they're going for a massage without somebody mentioning a "happy ending." well?....
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Post by gazz on Jun 17, 2017 10:55:56 GMT
The original weaponised 'Goldfinger' Aston Martin DB5 (chassis number: DP/216/1), which was a development/prototype for the DB5 that was donated to the studio by Aston for use in the movie, was actually originally painted red! It was resprayed in Silver Birch for the movie. I never knew that! ** EDIT **DP/216/1 ('DP' meaning 'Development Project') was actually initially intended to be a DB4 mark VI!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2017 11:01:20 GMT
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Post by gazz on Jun 17, 2017 12:08:25 GMT
The rabbit hole gets deeper... The Red DB5 prototype featured in an episode of The Saint before it was given to Goldfinger producers... Aston Martin DB5 The Saint Published 16/5-2005 "If you, like we, thought the 'Goldfinger' Aston Martin DB5 was the first ever to appear on screen with the famous number plate BMT 216A ... you're wrong too!
One day a mail from Stuart Whelan, Australia arrived: 'While watching an episode of The Saint called "The Noble Sportsman", made in 1963, I noticed the numberplate of the Aston Martin that was used in the episode and it rang a bell. It was BMT 216A so a quick check of my Bond liabrary and I found that it was the same as "The most famous car in the world".'
We was very surprised when we saw the pictures Stuart had attached - you can see them below. Immediately we contacted Stuart and started researching the issue. Below is our findings along with info supplied by Stuart and Dave Worrall.
The DB5 was 'Dubonnet Red' as it appeared in The Saint episode. The scenes were filmed on a road outside Pinewood Studios, at Black Park Woods and Dyrham Park Golf Club. It was used fresh from being announced as Aston Martins latest model, and photos were used for promotional purposes with the car carrying the BMT 216A plate.
Our conclusion
The Saint episode "The Noble Sportsman" was first presented 9th January 1964 and "Goldfinger" hits the cinemas 17th September 1964. This means The Saint must have been shot much earlier than Goldfinger, but did the producers know, the car wasn't a movie virgin? It might even have been the same car used later in Goldfinger after a trip through the workshop of Q branch. We have often recieved questions regarding the number plate BMT 216A and this makes us believe, that the number plate is an coincidence. It might have been just one of the cars available.
Additional info
From Luc Vancampenhout we received this additional information about the first screen appearance of BMT 216A in 'The Saint' (The Noble Sportsman):
BMT 216A is the first Aston Martin DB5 ever built, Development Project DP/216/1 registered on 1st May 1963. Dubonnet Red paintwork and slick grey interior. Equipped with Marchal fog units and side-mounted turn indicators.
Pictured on Aston's 1964 sales brochures. Tested by the magazine Autocar (issue 13 September 1963). First screen appearance in 'The Saint' before conversion for 'Goldfinger' and 'Thunderball'. (The car was loaned by Aston Martin to Pinewood Studios). Also pictured on the leaflet edited by Aston Martin 'Specification of the James Bond Aston Martin'. See pictures.
So BMT 216A in 'The Saint' and the gadget car in 'Goldfinger' and 'Thunderball' is really the same car before and after conversion."www.bmt216a.dk/Misc/BMT216Amisc1.php
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Post by sandbachhatter on Jun 24, 2017 20:51:30 GMT
If you want to make ice cubes quickly, fill the tray with boiling hot water, rather than cold, as it freezes quicker (and tastes better when it melts).
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Post by hermannsays on Jun 26, 2017 20:09:14 GMT
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Post by hatter_in_macc on Jun 27, 2017 10:35:38 GMT
Thanks, H. Have let the Maccette (astonishingly, 24 next year) know forthwith!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2017 10:45:48 GMT
Cheers H! Noted!
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Post by dudleyhatter on Jun 27, 2017 11:56:00 GMT
Dudlette has also been informed...
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Post by another_ruined_saturday on Jun 27, 2017 19:24:28 GMT
ah. i remember having a young person's railcard. unfortunately that train long since left the station and proceeded to the breaker's yard.
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Post by dudleyhatter on Jun 30, 2017 6:21:05 GMT
Mind officially blown
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