Intersting post:

Check this post out about food expenditure in different countries:

http://www.atmayogi.com/node/799

Interesting post from my vedic contact!

OMG a V8 engine made from Lego:

http://www.nicjasno.com/node/1019

Runs on compressed air, and uses the technics piston assemblys. Has valves and everything, tho a few cuts and glues to make some of the more exotic bits (valves vie the pneumatic switchs, glued clutch wheels etc.) but nothing thats cheating too much.

If you think thats cool, check the whole car made from lego!

http://www.nicjasno.com/node/584

Look over this site if either of these sound cool.

Special Minis:

I thought it time I post on all the Minis that I have been seeing over here in Europe. Its funny seeing the "special edition" Minis, they are rare, but they do exist in Europe!

Lots of Mini 'special editions' were released in the 80's. The changes were generally limited to different trim and badging, and maybe a novel paint color.

First up, the Jet Black:



and its interior:



This one lives on our road.







Its a little faded, but looks in nice condition. Everything here is right left drive too!






The "Racing Green". This was in France, where the parking is done by touch - every mini has these ugly overriders.



the "Balmoral Edition".








The "Polynesian blue Seaway". I don't know much about this one.





An "S" wagon - pity about the poo color.



And a nice S with some trick alloys.