Well, I’ve only been around long enough to have a few faithful readers, but I thought I’d let everyone know that I’m still alive and kickin!  I had houseguests for a month, then went away on a holiday, and then have been trying to get caught up with all my computer and internet nonsense!

 So without further ado… something amusing to think about today:

Flying Saucers Go Into Production

Updated: 11:40, Friday August 03, 2007

A “flying saucer” that glides three metres above the ground and carries two people has gone into commerical production.

The M200G volantor: yours for under £45,000

US company Moller International has begun to manufacture parts for its Jetsons-like personal flying pod, the M200G Volantor.

The M200G is the size of a small car and is designed to take off and land vertically.

Company founder Dr Paul Moller calls the craft “the ultimate off-road vehicle” as it is able to travel over any surface.

“It’s not a hovercraft, although its operation is just as easy,” said the aeronautical engineering boffin.

You know I think we all hoped that when flying cars and jetpacks and all this cool future-y technology came into reality, it wouldn’t be quite so dorky looking.

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