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by The Flying Tortoise
Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:31 pm
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: The Flying Tortoise Gets A Face Lift And A Bottom Job...
Replies: 3
Views: 3132

Re: The Flying Tortoise Gets A Face Lift And A Bottom Job...

Thanks Stuart. It was done at a place called Rudolphs in Ruakaka, just south of Whangarei.
The surgeon was wearing a face mask and I don't know his name. He had a beard though...
by The Flying Tortoise
Mon Aug 13, 2012 8:38 am
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: The Flying Tortoise Gets A Face Lift And A Bottom Job...
Replies: 3
Views: 3132

The Flying Tortoise Gets A Face Lift And A Bottom Job...

The Flying Tortoise has just undergone successful surgery.
You can see the results here. http://theflyingtortoise.blogspot.co.nz ... t-and.html
Thought you may or may not be interested...
Keith
by The Flying Tortoise
Thu Jul 12, 2012 5:50 pm
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: A Very Tiny, High Tech Go Anywhere Minimalist Camper...
Replies: 2
Views: 2962

Re: A Very Tiny, High Tech Go Anywhere Minimalist Camper...

Stuart, it's the sort of cladding they use for refrigerated vehicles, I think both interior and exterior claddings are aluminium with some additional cladding... it's got polystyrene insulation inside... will see what else I can find out...
by The Flying Tortoise
Thu Jul 12, 2012 4:04 pm
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: A Very Tiny, High Tech Go Anywhere Minimalist Camper...
Replies: 2
Views: 2962

A Very Tiny, High Tech Go Anywhere Minimalist Camper...

You might like to have a look at this innovative and stylish example of high tech living in a tiny 4WD camper designed for two...
http://theflyingtortoise.blogspot.co.nz ... where.html

Keith
by The Flying Tortoise
Fri Jun 15, 2012 5:29 pm
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: Ultra rare 1950's Gypsy showmans caravan waggon.
Replies: 6
Views: 4588

Re: Ultra rare 1950's Gypsy showmans caravan waggon.

Wonderful to see, hope there's going to be a good stills photo gallery of it's rebuild... it's going to take time but good things do... Thanks Stuart.
Keith
by The Flying Tortoise
Fri Mar 09, 2012 2:37 pm
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: Another Big, Bold Beautiful Housetruck From Robert Scott...
Replies: 2
Views: 3119

Re: Another Big, Bold Beautiful Housetruck From Robert Scott

Sorry Headache, I don't understand what you're saying... am I not participating here?
by The Flying Tortoise
Wed Mar 07, 2012 7:51 am
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: Another Big, Bold Beautiful Housetruck From Robert Scott...
Replies: 2
Views: 3119

Another Big, Bold Beautiful Housetruck From Robert Scott...

Back in January, I featured one of Robert's beautiful house/studiotrucks on my blog.
Now here's another, you can see it here http://theflyingtortoise.blogspot.co.nz ... -from.html
Enjoy.
Keith
by The Flying Tortoise
Sun Feb 12, 2012 7:19 am
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: How To Get The Most From Your Solar Set-Up...
Replies: 0
Views: 7297

How To Get The Most From Your Solar Set-Up...

Brian and Marge live in their 9 metre Isuzu motorhome called 'Kiwi Style'. They like to watch tv, run a microwave and a washing machine, play music and watch dvd's. And most of all not have to worry about power outages and shortages.They're free to roam without plugging in to the national grid. Have...
by The Flying Tortoise
Sat Jan 21, 2012 6:07 pm
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: White Motorhomes. A Song From The Hart...
Replies: 0
Views: 7496

White Motorhomes. A Song From The Hart...

Here's the latest irreverent offering by the well known New Zealand troubadour, entertainer, housetrucker and sticker upper of sacred cows to the establishment Jimi Hart who's penned this very funny, for those who can laugh at themselves, ditty based on the well known "Little Boxes" song. ...
by The Flying Tortoise
Thu Jan 05, 2012 8:13 am
Forum: Stuff Forum
Topic: I found this so creative and pretty moving
Replies: 5
Views: 4247

Re: I found this so creative and pretty moving

I like that... thanks Dennis.
by The Flying Tortoise
Tue Dec 27, 2011 9:26 am
Forum: Boats
Topic: Living On A Shoestring...
Replies: 0
Views: 5974

Living On A Shoestring...

A brief story of Shoestring, the junk rigged live-aboard yacht and older sister to David Thatcher's Footprints...
Have a look at http://theflyingtortoise.blogspot.com/2 ... _9611.html
Enjoy.
Keith
by The Flying Tortoise
Mon Nov 28, 2011 9:00 pm
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: Too much time, too much $$$ and no sense
Replies: 12
Views: 7775

Re: Too much time, too much $$$ and no sense

I think it's fantastic.
I applaud this individual for being just that, an individual with imagination and skill in designing and building such a creation.
It's wonderful that we are not all the same!
by The Flying Tortoise
Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:37 am
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: Photos From This Year's Bedford New Zealand Rally
Replies: 5
Views: 5118

Re: Photos From This Year's Bedford New Zealand Rally

Great idea Dusty... I've got the email addresses of many South Island Bedford owners... I'd be happy to help in any way I could... but get yours finished first...
Keith