Monday, 3 February 2014

One For Marcel

Taken with the car's video camera as the beast came round the corner towards me.


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  1. Mark3 February 2014 at 19:34

    your car has a video camera? Excellent number plate though.

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    1. GB3 February 2014 at 21:09

      Mark I have had a forward facing video camera on the windscreen of the car for several years. It arose out of reading an article on insurance scams and some insurance companies in the UK encouraging them. It occurred to me that having such a camera could also help me preserve some of the beautiful drives that I do here in New Zealand (and also through the Highlands and Islands of Scotland of course). I have seen many UK cars with them but they are only just starting to appear here in New Zealand. I have already captured some absolutely bizarre and dangerous incidents on the A9 and had they turned into accidents the camera would have more than earned its keep.

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  2. Bas.3 February 2014 at 22:45

    De Eend ziet er nog mooi onderhouden uit.

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    1. GB4 February 2014 at 21:02

      Bas, cars last a long time in New Zealand: no salt is used on the roads. Vehiculele dura mult timp în Noua Zeelandă: nu sare este folosit pe drumuri.

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  3. Librarian3 February 2014 at 23:42

    Did you know that the CV2 is affectionatelly called "Ente" (meaning "duck") in Germany?

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    1. GB4 February 2014 at 21:07

      Meike in the UK (originating in France I believe) it's called the "deux chevaux". I have heard it called a "duck" and friends in Holland called theirs that too.

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  4. VirginiaC4 February 2014 at 01:42

    You go on now GB, Mr. James Bond with a video camera in your car.
    Very smart way to capture photos when it takes time to get the camera ready and aim and shoot. No more lost photo ops for you....lucky you.

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    1. GB4 February 2014 at 21:08

      Virginia I've had one for a few years now: mainly for insurance purposes but also to record some of my more beautiful journeys.

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  5. Yorkshire Pudding4 February 2014 at 02:50

    No idea? You mean liked a blind stag? (...Geddit?)

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    1. GB4 February 2014 at 21:11

      YP the old ones are the best. I shall not go on with the others in that vein.

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  6. Frances Garrood4 February 2014 at 04:19

    I've had 2 2CVs in my time. You either love them or hate them. I think they're wonderful.

    Very posh camera!

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    1. GB4 February 2014 at 21:15

      In their way they were very practical Frances. I loved them although I never owned one. The camera is simple and practical. I just love gadgets and this is one with a practical use. I think there will come a time when, if you live in Birmingham for example, they will become obligatory if you want insurance.

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  7. Heather4 February 2014 at 06:41

    Neat! Your car has a video camera? That is cool!!

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    1. GB4 February 2014 at 21:17

      It's just practical Heather although it does have its other uses.

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  8. Jenny Woolf4 February 2014 at 11:22

    Lovely! And somehow the numberplate so fits the car! I dont know why, mind you - but it does.

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    1. GB4 February 2014 at 21:18

      I thought so too Jenny which is why I highlighted it. Like you, though, I don't know why either.

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