#Bluey electric cars

[blurban-form]

Electric Cars

…so I was asked if I could identify what type of car Stripe and Trixie’s new car was and what kind of electric toy car Muffin was driving.

At first I was thinking Tesla, since giving a little kid a souped-up high speed electric car would be typical of Elon Musk, but the full-size car doesn’t really match Tesla styling.

I think the full size car is possibly a Kia e-Niro / EV Niro, maybe a 2019 model. I realize there’s artistic license taken, and that a lot of cars look similar these days… Here’s my list of spotting features

Hatchback styling

Little spoiler wing on rear

Unusual wheels

The scooped-in styling on the lower parts of the doors

The headlights / grille aren’t a good match so I’m not 100% on this. I’m going to keep looking, but I think it’s fairly close.

As to Muffin’s car, I initially thought possibly an electric Land Rover Discovery, but more likely it’s a Power Wheels Ford F150 Raptor, but they’ve swapped the roll-bar for an old-fashioned fold-down convertible top. The tail light is a good match.

It’s kind of strange the dealership not giving a child-size version of the grown-ups’ car as a bonus, but if I was Muffin I would be happier with the truck too!

Love the vanity plate “MFN”

[obeymematches]

Hi! I was the one who requested the daughters one. Can you write it for the undateables?

sure thing bestie🫡 sorry I made you wait 💔

With his Daughter

Diavolo:

��� As the future Queen of Devildom you'd think his daughter is the perfect little girl in pretty dresses holding tea parties with her stuffies....

● My sweet summer child...

● She's a menace.

● You know girls usually take after their father. Diavolo is a fully grown adult and he can still be a menace.

● Can you imagine what he was like as a toddler ?? ● His little girl LOVES speaking her mind and Diavolo is very supportive of this habit. He adores how little kids think; and say the obvious. He damn sure won't be getting in the way of her freedom.

● Little girlie also likes to climb trees, play in the mud, prank the staff, if you get her one of those electric cars from the Human World she'd never get out.

● Likes to yell and throw tantrums; this is the only behavior of hers which Diavolo dislikes, though he is very patient with her regardless. Explains to her why she is being too much right now BUT let's go get icecream instead just to calm down.

● Think of Muffin from Bluey. Exactly.

● She is hectic, she is faaar from perfect, but his daddy doesn't let anyone tell her off or make her feel bad about it.

● As the other parent.... you hardly can rest with this two but if anyone, it's you who can slow them down a bit if this is not your style.

Barbatos:

● He has experience raising kids, though usually sons.

● He was not prepared for his daughter to steal his heart so effortlessly though.

● He is absolutely in love since day 1. She was just born and now he'd do anything for her.

● Though she is not going to be so spiled to do whatever she wants, she must learn to be nice and polite - though I think she is a much calmer kid than Diavolo's, for example.

● She likes to pick flowers, play on the swing, dress pretty, and she likes to give kisses. She also likes to help her daddy cook!!

● Her dad is so proud of her, even when he is tired he refuses to rest unless they had playtime.

Simeon:

● Antoher person with experience; though the infant stage is new for him as well.

● He'd absolutely love his child no matter the gender, but his little girl is a copy-paste version of him of course he is obsessed.

● Gets up every single time she cries, does anything to calm her down, has endless patience. ● Hardly ever gets frustrated even when he hasn't slept well in years. Truly a perfect example.

● Likes to go on trips as a family!!!

● Very soft-spoken with her, explains everyting as many times as needed.

● His daughter isn't too spoiled but she has everything a kid needs. Has simple toys, non of that loud flashy stuff.

● Loves to read her stories inside, in the garden, on the road, doesn't matter he just wants to make sure his baby is set for a good, creative, happy life.

Solomon:

● Okay I doubt he was the protective kind BEFORE becoming a father..... and he is not going to change AFTER becoming one either.

● Kids must learn how the world works right?

● It is the best for her to experience everything.

● Yes he is there to calm her down, provide aid, etc, but he is not going to stop her from touching a thorn for example

● Like superglue his daughter is right there with him at all times. He can only use the toilet if he manages to leave without her noticing.

● I loove to imagine him carrying his daughter on his shoulders!!!

● Ah imagine him playing blocks with her 🥹 Building the prettiest castle just for her to destroy!

● Likes to wear matching colored clothing with her

● His heart breaks to shreds when she refuses to eat anything he cooks... there is no going back from that. Easily the worst feeling he had in the past centuries.

● His daughter is very clever for her age at all times. She might tutor some of her classmates if she likes them.

AN: did you know the base of your personality is inherited from your parents? yes you might change on purpose here and there, yes society, your culture also shapes you as you grow, but the base material you have to work with is inherited

AN 2: i have no clue where part one is but i trust it is on my blog somewhere 👉👈

[kaynai-sama]

HI I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT LA BELLE

Does she own a circus or is just a worker?

How did she met the wild kratts?

How can she control animals?

What does she think of the other villains?

Would she team up with other villains?

Happy to answer anytime

She runs her own independent circus along with three helpers, she makes everything by herself and always refuse to work for bigger circuses, since she knows that they won't let her keep the animals for shows and, well, where's the fun in that? (Her ride it's almost like Gourmand's kitchen in a car that transforms into a jet sometimes, well, kinda like that.)

How did she met the bros? In a summary, she captures some colorful little parrots for a flying parade and the bros catch her, they had never heard about each other, but the bros knew they had to stop her. But she starts the show earlier just to humiliate them in public and say it's all part of the show. (She calls them Bluey and Greeny for the joke)

How can she control animals? Since she was a kid she has shown an amazing profile when it came to animals, for some reason, they loved her. She used this at her will and it became easy to train animals. She showed herself as the scary alpha of the pack and if the animals made a mistake during the act... Sorry buddy, there goes the electric shock. The hello necklaces is that they have chips to give electric shocks. She controls these with a tiny controller. She takes "good care" of the animals while they're with her. She feeds them, heals their injuries, never overworks them (for own convenience) and even sympathizes with them. But she mistreats them during the practices and doesn't actually care about their health unless she needs them.

What does she think of the other villains? She doesn't quite gets Paisley and her objectives. Feels uncomfortable about Gourmand being around with her. Hates Zach's guts for sure, she thinks he's stupid. She likes Donita the most, sometimes they would go on missions together for kicks. They both have good fashion tase and their attitudes are a little bit alike. (Mariana is dorky but definitely not dumb)

Would she team up? She's glad to work with Donita almost anytime. But with the rest? Only if it's convenient for her. Everyone thinks she likes them all, but she's just being a hypocrite with everyone (except with Donita) So they're willing to help her.

Well, hope these were the answers helped you. Ilike to talk about my OCs. (Prolly posting about others soon)

[evolsinner]

⊱┊22

i must've fallen asleep in the car because when i wake up, it's 3:00 am, and i'm in bed with a muscular arm wrapped over me. i smile, interlocking my fingers in the bruised hand at the end of it. the fingers gradually reciprocate and i'm at even more peace when i realise that isaac is also awake.

the room echoes with the soft sounds of an electric fan somewhere in the corner. there are blue led lights underneath the bed which lights the room up in a bluey lambent glow. i lift the covers off me, the heat wearing down on me like a hot summer's night.

"where're you going?" isaac questions groggily in his sexy tired voice.

the slightest movement and he thinks i'm in trouble. i imagine he's always gonna be half~awake considering everything i filled him in about. 'twas a lot, would explain why i fell asleep in the car right after.

"gee, relax, just tryna get comfortable."

he snuggles his head into the crook of my shoulder. "thought that psycho brother of yours, kayden, or whatever his name is was gonna steal you away from me again."

“new hotel?” i change the subject.

“yeah. figured a penthouse might expose us.”

"good call. hey...isaac?"

"hm?"

"can we have a black wedding?"

he chuckles, "sure."

"and rainbow bridesmaids and groomsmen?"

he laughs even harder, "i'd like to be in your head sometime, luv, as the stuff you say, brightens my day."

"well, don't get too excited because it's not all sunshine and lollipops."

"of course. anything else you want for the wedding?"

"can it be a destination wedding?"

"check."

"can we have ice cream cake?"

"yum, check."

"oh! oh! also, unicorns and pegasus' and alicorns and~"

"woah, woah, calm down, luv, that's a whole trip to wonderland."

i break into laughter.

he kisses my ear lobe, "missed you, my baby."

that tone in his voice makes me wet weak. it's my favourite one too. although, i guess if his voice affects me then i have always been fucked from the start. because, man, when he would yell in class, yeah, i would be butthurt, 'cept i would also be strangely turned on? like, the fuck was wrong with me?

"missed you too," i giggle as the nibbling travels down my ear to my neck.

"missed you a lot,” he seems to be getting at something...

"doubt it," i flip on my back.

he grins and kisses the tip of my nose. his nose kisses are by far the best. it gives me a sense of protection; humble protection at its finest. it's like springtime with yellow sunlight shining in through the drapes. a peck lands on my cheek and i crinkle my nose as i beam from its tenderness. next, a rare kiss lands on my eyelid when i blink. he’s showering me with kisses and i giggle at each random place he plants them on.

i've looked into hazel coloured orbs, and i was trapped in a painting of a forest fire. i've looked into crystal coloured orbs, and i've drowned in the deepest of oceans. and now these emerald coloured ones, i'm up there with the northern lights, lost in neverland and never do i ever wanna come back down.

i lift my head up and plant a kiss on his sugary sweet lips. an explosion of marshmallows dipped in cherry wine erupts in my mouth. i was craving his taste and this whole time i was taking the wrong doses of another.

he leans further over me and slowly slides his hands up and down my waist. the skin he leaves touched has a tingly sensation to it and goosebumps form all over me. just when i thought i've subdued the sensation, he runs his hand over the area again; there's no break for me.

his lips melt over mine like fairy floss liquefying in the stinging sun and now all i see is iridescent saliva coating his mouth. he deepens the kiss, his tongue fighting a war with mine like he's some warrior on a battlefield.

it makes me remember the first time we kissed and it wasn't even that long ago. please, god, take me back to the first time we kissed. and he does, he does take me back to the first time we kissed.

sir's hand rummages over the bedside table and some things fall down. i'm tryna keep him from ripping his lips off mine. he looks across for a few quick seconds, his hand running over random objects, then he gives up on his objective.

"god," he groans in frustration.

oh. "who cares? just pull out in time."

"luv," he raises his thick eyebrows, "don't think i could do that 'in time' on this particular occasion."

well, damn, he missed me more than i had expected.

"besides, pulling out isn't a safe form of protection," he adds.

"ugh, since when did you care about that?"

"since when i get you pregnant, i don't want it to be by accident. i want to make sure it's the best sex of your life."

i gulp.

"yes," he raises his eyebrows, amused at my shocked expression. "one of these days, i'm going to impregnate you. can't wait to see you grow big, snack on a bunch load of candy, and then have you pop out our precious little one."

i turn crimson.

"be right back," he smiles, sitting up on the bed. "i'll go check if i have some spare protection in my car," and retrieves his fallen phone.

"wait," i get up and lean onto his back. "i'm coming with."

"babe," he chuckles, "i chose the first floor for a reason. the car's right out there. i won't be long, i promise."

"please, i want to go with you," i plea like a little girl. "bad things happen every time you leave me alone."

"alright," he plants a firm kiss on my forehead, his palm resting at the nape of my neck. "let's go on an adventure to the car park, shall we?"

"race you!" i quickly jump off the bed and speed towards the door.

"hey!" he laughs out and chases me. "i wasn't ready, cheater!"

i run down the golden hallway and into the massive oval~shaped space of the reception area. the borders of the walls are painted gold and the walls themselves have a luxurious~looking pattern on it; too detailed to find out how it begins.

i pause, standing in my pyjama shorts with my eyes darting around to locate the exit.

"there!" one of the receptionists catches on and points to the revolver door right at the front.

my face lights up like the cheshire cat. the receptionist dude chuckles. he and his other three colleagues are really enjoying this little show in front of them. i mean, who wouldn't? two guests running around wildly, barefoot, in the middle of the night.

"catch me if you can, jay!" i sprint straight to the glass revolving door.

isaac reaches me a tad bit late and he just misses the slot i get into.

i stick my tongue out at him like 'ha~ha'.

he scoffs, "fuck you."

ah, yes, our 'fuck yous'. our forever and always.

i rush to the car, and once i reach it, i come to an abrupt halt.

a pair of keys jingle obnoxiously behind me.

"guess i've won, sweetheart."

i frown like a child whose third scoop of ice cream has gone crashing to the ground. "you're a cheater," i rebut, heading across to the passenger seat with my arms crossed. "plus, i meant who gets to the car first, not who gets inside."

"ah, rules, rules, rules," he mocks with a sly smile playing on his lips. "always new rules with you."

i purse my lips to stifle a grin.

he walks over to me and cages me but doesn't say anything.

"..isaac.." i break into a diffident smile, glancing away.

"what?" he chuckles.

"stop..doing that."

"'doing' what?"

"that..that eye thing."

"sweetheart, i have no idea what you're talking about."

i roll my eyes, blushing.

he continues to stare.

"see! you're doing it again!"

he laughs, leaning into me, "i can't help it, darlin’, you're just so beautiful."

"whatever," i get way too shy to make eye contact.

the bimmer beeps twice behind me.

i look at isaac with surprise.

"looks like you've won, daisy," and he opens the door for me.

i blush incredibly, chaotically even, and upon his request, i hop inside the car.

that's right, loser, i did win.

-ˋˏ ༻🥂༺ ˎˊ-

there was no, um, you know in the car, so now we’re on our way to the servo to get some.

"this is a nice song."

"you like it?" sir faces me. "it's by that french singer, ah, what's her name. right," he snaps his fingers, remembering, "'indila'."

"'une dernière danse'," i say. "what does it mean?"

he chuckles.

"what?" i beam timidly. "are you laughing at me?"

"no, it's just the way you pronounced it," he shakes his head. "it means 'one last dance', fyi."

"oh."

on the spur of the moment, isaac pulls up to the side of the road.

"what are you doing?" i query.

"an idea popped into my head," he announces. "get out of the car."

"what?"

"just do it."

i take my seatbelt off and exit the car. there, i stand in front of the windshield, freezing my ass off. it's dark as fuck, but the white headlights of the bmw give us plenty of vision. sir takes off his seatbelt and cranks the radio right up. he steps out of the car, leaves his door wide open and meets up with me.

"can you please tell me what's happening?!" i yell over the music.

"we're going to dance!" he places a hand on my waist and another on my shoulder.

"what?!" my eyes bulge out of their sockets. "in the middle of the road?! barefoot?!"

"yeah!"

"we're barely wearing any clothes!!"

"better this way!"

"what if a car comes?!"

"then we die!"

"i can't dance!"

"follow my lead!"

"sir~"

🎶je remue le ciel le jour, la nuit je danse avec le vent la pluie

the chorus hits once again, and simultaneously, isaac brings my waist closer to himself as he takes a full step back. i follow his lead, letting him guide me. backward, left side, forward, right side.

🎶et dans le bruit, je cours et j'ai peur est-ce mon tour? vient la douleur

"oops..!" i step on his foot by accident. "sorry..!"

"don't worry!" he chuckles, twirling me around. "you're doing amazing!"

he repeats the steps, nodding at me supportively. a few vehicles begin pulling up to watch us dance! the rest, however, honk impatiently, heading around to get past us.

🎶je remue le ciel le jour, la nuit je danse avec le vent la pluie

the steps are sped up and repeated one final time before everything slows down to a finale. confidently, isaac pauses and dips me. i stare at him in total awe. i think he's in love, like, really in love.

🎶et je m'envole, vole, vole, vole, vole, vole, vole

the few drunken humans gathered around us erupt with applause, whistling here and there.

"i love you," sir mouths, bringing me back up.

guys, i think he loves me.

[memekingjrsupreme]

Ask Away Anonymously Or Not.                        (◕‿◕✿) All My Asks I Answered On My Blog Deleted, So I Decided To Make An Ask Meme Thingyy.

(1) Do You Sleep With Your Closet Doors Open Or Closed? Closed, ain't no monster gonna get these feets.

(2) Do You Have Freckles? No, but most of my family does.

(3) Can You Whistle? Hell yeah, my only talent. I can whistle in and out too, I do a bomb ambulance impression.

(4) Last Song You Listened To. Brown Eyes by Lady Gaga I think.

(5) What Is Your Favourite Colour? Blue, Green, Orange. I don’t really like red or yellow, the rest are just okay.

(6) Relationship Status. Single but not wanting to mingle ;)

(7) What Is The Temperature Right Now? Cold? Like 68 degrees maybe (Fahrenheit because America is the only real country)?

(8) Did You Wake Up Cranky? Waking up makes me cranky, but I’m also sick so probably.

(9) How Many Followers? Only 204 rn, I don’t post content so whatchu expect (shoutout to all those pornbots following me).

(10) Zodiac Sign. Sagittarius

(11) What Is Your Eye Colour? Bluey-green

(12) Take A Vitamin Daily? I have some vitamin c chew things, but they kinda make me gag.

(13) Do You Sing In The Shower? If people aren’t home, or I can close all doors to ensure they can’t hear me.

(14) What Books Are You Reading? I can’t read.

(15) Grab The Book Nearest To You, Turn To Page 64, Give Me Line 14. I don’t have any books other than my yearbooks in my room.

(16) Favourite Anime? I’ve only seen one, so it’d have to be Cory in the House.

(17) Last Person You Cried In Front Of? My dogs? I don’t really cry unless I’m thinking about stuff late at night so.

(18) Do You Collect Anything? I really like figures like of any kind so like I’m one of the only people I feel that likes Funko Pop.

(19) What Did You Have For Lunch? Nothing, I woke up at like 12pm and I can’t cook well.

(20) Do You Dance In The Car? Not really, I sing though (I can’t drive so its only with other people).

(21) Favourite Animal? I literally would love to meet any animal ever, but I’ve always had a special place for dogs and elephants.

(22) Do You Watch The Olympics? Whom?

(23) What Time Do You Usually Go To Bed? 2 am is the max I really do anymore, usually around midnight.

(24) Are You Wearing Makeup Right Now? Full face obviously (jk).

(25) Do You Prefer To Swim In A Pool Or The Ocean? I don’t swim, but probably ocean since there’s some good sea boys up in there.

(26) Favourite Tumblr Blog? You’re all my friends and babies, but Otterlycrete since I tagged her ;) (how can you pick favorites though)

(27) Bottled Water Or Tap Water? Bottled unless I can have it from a filter.

(28) What Makes You Happy? Animals, family, friends, memes, graphic design (its my passion).

(29) Post A Gif Of What You’re Currently Feeling Right Now. Too lazy.

(30) Do You Study Better With Or Without Music? With, otherwise I space out and don’t do anything.

(31) Dogs Or Cats? All animals are good, but I really love doggos.

(32) If You Were A Crayon What Colour Would You Be? Black. It’s dependable and adds structure to pictures.

(33) PlayStation Or Xbox. No. I really only use my computer.

(34) Would You Swim In The Lake Or Ocean? This feels very similar to the other question, but lake or ocean to see swimmy animal bois.

(35) Do You Believe In Magic? Yes, as well as life after love.

(36) What Colour Shirt Are You Wearing? Black

(37) Can You Curl Your Tongue? Yeah

(38) Do You Save Money Or Spend It? Hnnnng, spend.

(39) Is There Anything Pink Within 10 Feet Of You? Mmyes, the merch of Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson.

(40) Do You Have Any Obsessions Right Now? I only really get obsessed over music and albums, right now I’ve been listening to things like “The Fame” (as a good throwback), “Rainbow”, and “Poppy.Computer”.

(41) Have You Ever Caught A Butterfly? Yes.

(42) Are You Easily Influenced By Other People? Depends on the person, I definitely second guess things if someone says something but I’m usually strong in my decisions.

(43) Do You Have Strange Dreams? I had a dream about being in kindergarten and playing with penguins and an elephant last night.

(44) Do You Like Going On Airplanes? I don’t like the idea of them, but I’m fine with being on them.

(45) Name One Movie That Made You Cry. Hidden Figures or Selena, both are ones I watched/rewatched recently.

(46) Peanuts Or Sunflower Seeds? Peanuts

(47) If I Handed You A Concert Ticket Right Now, Who Would You Want The Performer To Be? Lana Del Rey, Marina and the Diamonds, Poppy, Katy Perry (again), pretty much anyone except T*ylor Sw*ft.

(48) Are You A Picky Eater? I don’t eat meat so yes I suppose.

(49) Are You A Heavy Sleeper? Kind of, things wake me up but I usually don’t care enough to stay awake.

(50) Do You Fear Thunder / Lightning? Love storms

(51) Do You Like To Read / Write? Depends on what I’m reading, I like the idea of writing but not actually doing it because it makes me feel self conscious.

(52) Do You Like Your Music Loud? Yeah, as long as I’m not bothering people.

(53) Would You Rather Carve Pumpkins Or Wrap Presents? Probably carve pumpkins because I suck at wrapping stuff.

(54) Put Your Music On Shuffle, What Is The First Song That Came Up? Body Electric by Lana Del Rey (issa bop)

(55) What Season Are You In Right Now? (Weather) Winter (the best season).

(56)What Are You Craving Right Now? Nothing? Maybe the tofu from this one place (it's amazing), but idk.

(57) Post A Screenshot Of Your Tumblr Feed. Too Lazy (again).

(58) What Is Your Gender? I’m boy

(59) Coffee Or Tea? Both, those are my two favorite drinks how dare you pit them against each other.

(60) Do You Have Any Homework Right Now? If So, What Is It About? Yes. I gotta make some posters for a digital design class, but will I? No.

(61) What Is Your Sexuality? I’m not really into anyone in a very sexual way, I’d say I’m asexual. I’d rather be in a relationship with a guy though.

(62) Do You Make Your Bed In The Morning? No, its easier to get back into once I’ve decided I don’t want to face the realities of the modern world if I don’t make it.

(63) Favourite Pokemon? Arcanine? Charizard? Sceptile? Gardevoir? I love a LOT of them.

(64) Favourite Social Media? Twitter cause its like I’m friends with celebrities ;)

(65) What’s Your Opinion On Instagram Stories? I don’t use Instagram

(66) Do You Get Homesick? If I’m away for a little sure, I’m living at home before I go off to school so.

(67) Are You A Virgin? If you’re asking if I have a virgen de guadalupe candle, then yes.

(68) What Shampoo And Conditioner Are You Using Right Now? Some random stuff, it smells dank though.

(69) If You Were Far From Home And Needed To Sleep For The Night, Would You Choose To Rent A Crappy Motel Room For $60 Or Sleep In Your Car For Free? I’d go sleep in a car rn, idk why but I actually really don’t mind it. Maybe it's the cold or something.

(70) Are Both Of Your Blood Parents Still In Your Life? Yep.

(71)  Whats The Next Movie You Want To See In Theaters? Coco, it looks great :)

(72) Do You Miss Your Ex? WHOMST’VE?

(73) What Is Your Favourite Quote Right Now? “Pushing my ex husband off of his own balcony has been the highlight of my day.” - Joanne the Scammer

(74)  What Eye Colour Do You Find Sexiest? Not really that they’re sexy but I like blue eyes, brown eyes, idk they’re all nice.

(75) Did You Like Swinging As A Child? Do You Still Get Excited When You See A Swing Set? I could take it or leave it both now and then.

(76) What Was The Last Thing You Ate? Soup and salad.

(77) What Games Do You Have On Your Phone? Only Magikarp Jump and ACPC.

(78) Would You Give A Homeless Person CPR If They Were Dying? Why Or Why Not? Who would just watch and let someone die…. What kind of question is this.

(79) Been On The Computer For 5 Hours Straight? Of course, I’m a hooligan.

(80) Stalked Someone On A Social Network? Not really, maybe a person I thought was familiar and wanted to verify.

(81) Do You Like Meeting New People? Not really, unless its someone I’ve heard of beforehand.

(82) Do You Wear Rings? If You Do, Take A Picture Of Them. No, they give me anxiety (what if I lose them).

(83) Do You Sleep With Your Bedroom Door Open Or Closed? 100% always closed, I’m not trying to have someone watch me while I sleep.

(84) What Are Three Things You Did Today? Classwork, listened to music, played video games (lazy day).

(85) What Do You Wear To Bed? T-shirt and shorts (I can’t wear long pants and I’d never sleep without some type of clothing).

(86) List All Of Your Different Beauty Products You Have Right Now. I’m ugly, what are those.

(87) Are You A Day Or Night Person? Night, its way more calm.

(88) List All Of Your Video Games On Your Phone, Console Etc. Oh honey…. To many to name (my favorites are Overwatch, WoW, Smite, BattleRite, etc).

(89) Tell Me About A Dream That You Had And When It Happened. I once dreamed I was in an 8-bit arcade game a few years ago, nothing topped that one.

(90) Favourite Soda Drink? Dr. Pepper?

(91) What Sounds Are Your Favourite? I don’t understand this, but like animals and music I guess.

(92) Do You Wear Jeans Or Sweats More? Sweats, jeans remind me too much of where I live.

(93) How Do You Look Right Now? A mess, sis.

(94) Name Something That Relaxes You. Family (sometimes, friends (sometimes), animals, games, music, rain, snow, nighttime.

(95) What Tattoo Do You Want? A lyric/quote from the song “Spaceship” by Kesha. “Nothing is real, love is everything, and I know nothing.” or some variation of that.

(96) Favourite YouTuber? EthosLab, Xisumavoid (even though I don’t really care about playing minecraft), I also really like Jaymes Mansfield.

If any of you wanna do this, feel free :)

[earthstory]

The geology of Stonehenge.

As this post goes up, the sun is rising over the Heel stone at Stonehenge, in a man-made alignment at least 5500 years old. Today is the summer solstice, one of the only two nights of the year when people are allowed amongst the stones (the second being the somewhat chillier winter solstice in 6 months time).

A mixed mob of hippies, druids, wizards and witches, tourists, local farmers, their families and astronomy enthusiasts are all greeting the coming dawn with a wide variety of noises, ranging from shouting and chanting to sounding traditional style curved Celtic horns. Drums have been beating all night, bottles and joints passed around, and a strong feeling of shared camaraderie has grown between these very diverse individuals. People are standing atop the trilithons, gazing awestruck, as our distant ancestors must have done far back in the mists of time. The vigil is over, the moment all have awaited is come. There is a powerful shimmer of excitement hanging in the air that you can almost taste as the dawn approaches, and every hair on your body is prickled up in goose-bumps. With luck, it won't be raining, and the sight of the sun's first peep over the Hele stone between the pillars of the central trilithon will be clear and filled with glowing rosy light. In this climactic minute, the whole crowd becomes one entity.

Stonehenge was built on Salisbury plain, a plateau landscape of rolling grassy hills underlain by Cretaceous chalk, sitting below the prehistoric Ridgeway that served as a road from the Thames Valley to the West coast. Had you visited it at solstice time in 2600BCE, when the large trilithons (one stone atop two pillars) were being installed, you might have seen a similar scene. Analysis of cattle bones excavated in the nearby population centre of Durrington Walls (the largest stone age site in north-western Europe) shows that they came from all over the isles, and were mainly slaughtered at midsummer and midwinter, when the ceremonial gatherings (and vast communal feasts) presumably took place. Scientists estimate as much as 10% of the population of our isles travelled there every year, and speculate that the building of the henge brought the nation together for the only time in its early history.

The first use of the site dates from about 3100BCE, marked by a chalk bank and ditch. Over the next few centuries, a series of cremation burials were marked out by the inner ring of stones. Wooden structures were also part of the site, and the first astronomical alignments were marked out by posts. Then, around 2600BCE the 'main' circle of posts and lintels and the horseshoe of uprights and cross stone trilithons was erected, while the inner ring stones were moved inside it. The two rings are made of different rocks sourced in distinct localities, and both show deliberate astronomical alignments. Stonehenge is in fact a complex structure, a palimpsest that was built, modified and rearranged over the 1600 years that it was used.

Those in the older ring are smaller (at a mere 4 tonnes each), and were lugged from 240Km away in Wales, though some have suggested that they were locally available erratics, transported by ice age glaciers. These Bluestones (named after their bluey-grey shade when wet, a common event if you're a British rock) are a mixture of spotted dolerite (a coarse grained basaltic intrusive rock containing big blobby crystals of plagioclase feldspar), silica rich Rhyolitic volcanics, tuffs (compressed volcanic ash) and sandstone. Twenty different rock types have been identified.

The Ordovician dolerites have long been known to come from a distinctive outcrop in the Preseli hills of Wales, and are part of an arc volcanic sequence dating from the closure of the Iapetus ocean (the first version of the Atlantic) as it subducted beneath England, joining Scotland's fate to the rest of the isles. The source of the other bluestones remained mysterious until 2011, when the quarry site for the felsic volcanics was finally pinpointed to a 65 metre outcrop (within the same hills) using detailed petrographic and zircon analyses. Such bimodal volcanic (basalt and rhyolite) rocks are common in arc sequences and continental rifts.  

Some claim that the arrangement in the stones in the henge reflect that of the outcrop, implying that those hills were a very special site, but with the rearrangements that have happened (only 43 out of an estimated 80 bluestones survive) during the monument's history, stating such a thing with any certainty is impossible. These quarries are associated with healing springs to this day, and were also a source for handaxes found all over Britain.

The huge outer ring stones (including the Heele stone), weighing 25- 50 tonnes, were shaped from a Paleocene silicified sandstone (known as Sarsen stone in old mining speak) and were transported from 'nearby' outcrops in the Marlborough Downs 40 Km away. They are the remains of a Tertiary silcrete (sand cemented by silica bearing fluids) that once covered most of southern England, a relic of a more arid era, now mostly eroded away by glaciers. Held together by mortise and tenon joints, similar to those used in carpentry, they have been dressed to millimetric precision, even tapering slightly so they look the same from the ground all up their length, negating the effects of perspective.

No one know how the rocks were transported, nor the mix of sea and land travel. The glacial erratics theory is mostly discredited, but their feats of transport would challenge modern equipment, and the logistics deployed imply that the bluestones were held to be uniquely special. The Grand Menhir in Brittany, a short hop across the English channel (or The Sleeve as the French call it), weighs an estimated 340 tonnes and travelled a minimum of several miles. No one knows the actual purpose of the complex ritual landscape of the Salisbury Plain, which includes Woodhenge by the Avon river, an avenue linking it to the stone one, many barrows, other stone circles such as Avebury and the largest man made hill in Europe (Silbury Hill).

Whether you subscribe to the idea that the site was an astronomical observatory, healing centre, link between the lands of the living and dead or other, the wonder inspired by the presence of these ancient stones is hard to express in words. Knowing the geological story behind them adds another dimension to this electric sensation. I leave you with a poem written by Layamon in 1215CE, based on the 10th century account of Stonehenge (stating that Merlin brought the stones from Ireland) by Geoffrey of Monmouth, who shares with Gildas and the venerable Bede the distinction of being our first historian: The stones are great; And magic power they have; Men that are sick; Fare to that stone; And they wash that stone; And with that water bathe away their sickness.

Normal tours take you around the stones, but not amongst them, and are rather expensive and filled with coachloads of tourists. If you ever get the chance to go for the solstice night vigil (I personally recommend summer, though the winter gatherings are more intimate)...Go! Its the only time you can actually touch these mysterious pieces of history and let the awe at being a living human in this special place fill your soul.

Loz

Note: English Heritage rents nearby fields as car parks for solstice night, and they are clearly signposted. The stones open roughly from dusk until 8am the next day (9 in practise), and the car park has to be clear by noon. Food/drink/first aid tent and portable toilet facilities are provided, so logistics is no obstacle to enjoying the vigil.

Image credit: Max Alexander, via APOD.

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/stonehenge/summer-solstice/access-times/ The geology of Wiltshire (includes map): http://www.wiltshiregeologygroup.org.uk/geology/ http://phys.org/news/2013-03-stonehenge-ancient-rave-theory.html http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2013/mar/16/stonehenge-conflicting-theories-spa-cemetery http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2013/mar/09/archaeology-stonehenge-bones-burial-ground http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/light-on-stonehenge.html http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/06/stonehenge/alexander-text/1 http://www.earthmagazine.org/article/stonehenges-mysterious-stones http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2011-12/19/stonehenge-rocks Paywall access: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0305440310003699 Please google search solstice sunrise at stonehenge images to get a feel for the event and enjoy some of the colourful characters who go there. You might even spot me and some buddies (to whom this piece is dedicated) in a few of them.

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What is it?

Hyundai’s Ioniq is in fact the first car to be offered in hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric form.

It also has the distinction of being the most fuel efficient, mass produced hybrid vehicle, with an official combined fuel consumption rating of just 3.9L/100km (and that includes the Toyota Prius).

The only problem for Hyundai is that neither of these testaments have translated into much-needed sales, with just 306 of the cars sold so far this year in Australia — although in fairness this is only the second full year of sales.

What’s it cost?

Prices start at $33,990 for the 1.6 Hybrid Elite, $38,990 for the Premium, $40,990 for the plug-in Elite, $45,490 for the plug-in Premium, $44,990 for the Electric Elite and finally $48,990 for Electric Premium.

The choice as they say is yours, but for our money, out test vehicle the hybrid Premium is the way to go, at least at this stage.

You don’t want to worry about plugging it in and you certainly don’t need the range anxiety and the regime that comes with owning an electric vehicle — at least at this stage.

With a 45-litre tank, fuel consumption is a claimed 3.9L/100km and it takes ordinary 91 unleaded petrol.

Safety package includes seven airbags, rear view camera, Front Collision Warning and Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection with new Cyclist Detection ability and Driver Attention Warning. Blind Spot Alert, Lane Keeping Assist and High Beam Assist also come standard.

Standard equipment includes leather and dual zone climate air conditioning, along with push button start, power adjust driver’s seat, heated and cooled front seats, LED lights, adaptive cruise control, auto lights and wipers, auto dimming rear view mirror, front and rear parking sensors, wireless phone charging, and 8.0 inch touchscreen with satellite navigation, digital radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

What’s it go like?

The Ioniq is very liveable.

It’s not as large as a the Camry Hybrid, but can accomodate four extra large adults in relative comfort.

The 1.6-litre Atkinson cycle petrol engine and electric motor produce a combined output of 104kW of power and 265Nm of torque, with the torque available down low thanks to the electric motor.

In fact, under the right circumstances, it can operate in electric only mode at speeds of up to 120km/h — that’s normally when the engine is not under load on the motorway or on long downhill runs.

The permanent magnet electric motor delivers 32kW with maximum torque of 170Nm, powered by a lithium-ion-polymer battery with 1.56 kWh capacity positioned under the rear seats.

The powertrain is paired with a 6-speed twin clutch style transmission.

It’s an unusual combination but one that works, with paddles and sport mode also available.

Suspension is Mac strut up front and a multi-link setup down the back, with gas shocks all round and in the case of the Premium model — 17 inch alloys and 225/45 series Michelin Primacy rubber.

Cooling vents behind the front grille open and close automatically to maximise aerodynamic performance.

Engine response is above average, even with the aforementioned four adults aboard, and the car has no trouble pulling up long hills.

As well as spicing up peformance, switching to sport mode changes the look of the driver’s instrument panel, from blue and white to red and orange combo, with speed taking the predominant position in the centre surrounded by the rev counter.

Cycling through the information display to the right side of the speedo reveals a breakdown of your particular driving style.

Ours was reported as 53 per cent economic, 36 per cent normal and 11 per cent aggressive (not sure how that last one got through the fun police).

To the left another graph tells you whether the car is currently you’re in power, eco or charge mode.

Off throttle and travelling downhill in charge mode elicits some odd noises from the regenerative front brakes.

The interior is compact but cosy, with front seats that are heated and cooled, and a heated flat-bottomed steering wheel that is height and reach adjustable — plus power adjustment for the driver’s seat.

With the odd exception, most cars these days have blinkers that flash three times at a touch.

It’s never really been clear who decided three was the ideal figure, but in the Ioniq the number can be boosted to five or even seven.

The parking brake is foot operated and forgetting to release the brake is an easy thing to do and one that generates a loud alarm sounds — by the third or fourth time it becomes really annoying.

An 8.0 inch touchscreen is home to satellite navigation, DAB digital radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Destination entry is more difficult than it needs to be and we found the guidance instructions difficult to follow.

Digital radio reception was patchy where others have been rock soild.

A wireless charge pad can be found to the rear of the centre console, but for some reason our Samsung phone became hot after a while and we were forced to remove it.

The arrival of the Ioniq coincided with a busy week for the Riley clan and 1250km later we were getting 4.2L/100km, with a low of 3.9 after a long run down the motorway.

The cool, twin-pane liftback hides a good-sized cargo area with a full-sized alloy spare.

What we like?

Practical liftback

Quiet inside

Super low fuel consumption

Gear change paddles

Five couynt for oine touch blinkers

What we don’t like?

Limited turning circle

Foot operated parking brake

Flakey DAB reception

No head-up display

Satellite navigation hard to follow

The bottom line?

Hyundai’s hybrid Ioniq is surprisingly good. It’s also available in electric and plug-in hybrid form, but for our money the standard hybrid is the most accessible of the three and offers immediate benefits with ultra low fuel consumption.

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Blocking the Sidewalk

When Stripe and his family come visit in “Pizza Girls”, how Mum and Dad have parked their car on the driveway seems odd. They’ve blocked the sidewalk; pedestrians will have to walk around the car and it seems a little inconsiderate.

But if they didn’t, Muffin couldn’t race her electric car around the perimeter of the house at high speed, drift, etc.

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Project CC Underbird: Cutting, Welding, and Melting Together Parts

Unless you’re building a stripped-down, minimalist rail such as Dick Kraft’s 1950 proto-dragster “The Bug,” hundreds of overlooked details must be worked out when building a ground-up car. The CC Underbird is no exception. Car crafting a 30-year-old junker into a grand touring, drag/open-track car on a real-world budget is about more than just big-cube, twin-turbo thunder and a wish list of bolt-on speed.

Modifying mostly unseen aftermarket bits is not as glamorous as building enough tire-tearing torque to pulverize granite into dust. Repairing some of the common ravages of time and terrible design is not as thrilling as whipping up a crazy, make-a-statement power multiplier. And going mental for hours over some tiny, no-performance, “kustom” touch that 99 out of 100 people will never notice nor understand tests the car crafter’s shopworn “fast, cheap, or good” paradox in ways that approach mania.

But investing time, skill, and creativity in such detail is part of what makes the difference between a functional, attractive, high-impact, street/strip machine and slop-ups such as 1990s sport compacts with flapping, unpainted bodykits and coffee-can-sized bluey pipes or Dad’s thrown-together high school muscle that towered over ill-fitting N50s on overinflated Gabriel Hi-Jackers. Besides, a series of smaller fabrication and restoration projects can provide something to tide you over while you’re saving up for the headlining soup-ups we mostly dream of.

For those readers whose eyes glaze over at anything costing more than a monthly payment on a new Nissan Versa S, each of these mods is probably cheaper than feeding a group of your gearhead buddies for a week off of the dollar menu, not counting your time.

Axle-Brace Modification

Car Craft reader and Art Morrison Enterprises alumnus Matt Myers hated our plan to splice the mounting tabs of the CC Underbird’s CHE Performance CHE9A axle brace with the Lakewood 21900 Traction Action Lift Bar trailing-arm brackets. He pointed out that the Lakewood brackets were thicker than the CHE mounts and that integrating them together would add complexity and fabrication time while compromising strength. He volunteered to fit and weld the CHE axle brace to the Fox Mustang Lakewood Lift Bar brackets. The result is brilliant.

Gauge Panels and Air-Conditioning Vents

The hot trend, from NASCAR to Street Outlaws, is to replace traditional analog gauges with expensive electronic data-acquisition panels. We decided adding a trick 21st-century digital dash to the CC Underbird would seem as out of place as Lady Gaga at a VFW picnic. While some 1980s cars infamously featured early digital-dash technology, Thunderbird Turbo Coupes were celebrated back in the day for their factory analog gauge sets. So we concluded the best (and cheapest) plan would be to improve the stock instrumentation.

However, the late Thunderbird Turbo Coupe instrument panel has few voids for adding a Chinese Moon Lander quantum of extra lights, dials, and switches. An eBay-sourced, dash-top, triple-gauge pod will hold some of the most critical tuning monitors in plain view, but additional temperature and pressure instruments require altering the dash layout. Fox-body Mustang builders often use vent pods to add meters for between-rounds entertainment (gauges are mostly useless weight during a dragstrip pass). But none of the off-the-shelf Mustang vent pods fits Fox Thunderbirds, and our grand-touring endurance drag-car mission requires keeping some air-conditioning function for the highway “transit stages.” Replacing the space-wasting factory clock and center-stack HVAC vents with smaller 2-1/8-inch vents and gauges mounted in double-stacked, triple-gauge panels seems to be the obvious solution.

Atomic Punk features, such as the CC Underbird’s “Shakerbolt” hood, clear the way for more eclectic detailing inspired by motorsports history. Besides, if the new Hellcats can dip into the past for engine-turned dash appliques that recall the 1910s through 1960s, we ought to be safe with a pair of “street rod” cast-aluminum finned gauge panels from Speedway Motors as the foundation for our own center-stack vent pod.

Off-the-shelf 2-1/8-inch AC vents are scarcer than opium peddlers at a DEA convention, so we had to make our own by cutting up a dirt-cheap Harbor Freight mechanical gauge set and some plastic RV vents we found on eBay.

Making Talbot Mirrors Electric

Giant, factory sideview mirrors are seldom attractive. But eliminating them completely or relying solely on a NASCAR-style, cage-mounted inside mirror seemed steps too far away from real street functionality. During a junkyard crawl, we noticed a late-model electric outside mirror that had been smashed open. The mechanism was surprisingly small, and it’s diminutive size reminded us of the vintage-style Talbot mirrors that have been fitted to everything from 1960s IndyCars, to handbuilt Italian exotics. We wondered if modern electric adjusters would retrofit into dirt-cheap reproductions of Talbots. Now we know.

Plastic Welding and Dashpad Repair

The CC Underbird’s factory dashpad is nasty, and we made it a lot worse by dropping it and bashing it around in careless moving and storage. Unlike more common cars, repop 1980s Thunderbird dashpads are like finding glaciers in Death Valley. So rather than just covering up the damage with a used Dash Mat that we bought for $1 at a salvage yard, we decided to attack the faults with a Harbor Freight plastic welder and some plastic restoration supplies from Polyvance.

Although our shredded stock dash proved a little too far gone for complete repair, we found it useful for practicing the Polyvance system for if and when we find a good, used replacement dash with only an average number of fissures to repair.

Instead of cutting up the trailing-arm brackets on the Lakewood Lift Bar kit, Matt Myers sliced off the thinner gauge-mounting tabs on the CHE axle brace.

Myers named his shop Area 31, but the frigid temperatures during the axle-brace modification made it more like Ice Station Zebra.

The modified axle brace has more substantial attachment points than either the original Lakewood or CHE bracketry and is much stronger than our initial design.

We are not dragging Car Craft back to its custom-car roots with Project CC Underbird. However, even a 1980s Thunderbird can look better with vintage-style finned gauge panels and Talbot-style mirrors.

The initial mock-up of the finned gauge panels showed a distracting parting line between them. The corner radius fits well with the late Turbo Coupe dash contour.

While we were tempted to address the problem with a hacksaw and a file, Myers milled the panels for us with the precision of a proper machinist to reduce the parting line and improve fit.

Our eBay-sourced RV vent louver panel featured rotating vents that are small enough to fit into a 2-1/8-inch gauge hole.

Cheap mechanical gauges from Harbor Freight provided housings for the CC Underbird’s center-stack gauge pod vents.

We disassembled the mechanical gauge set and cut apart two of the gauges for their outer housings and mounting rings.

We cut the RV vent louver in half and cut away the excess bracketry. We were careful to preserve the rotating mount of the vents.

We cut out the plastic illumination ring with a Dremel Rotary Tool and removed the instrument glass from the housing with a hammer.

We used our Dremel Rotary Tool to edge the vent louver to the diameter of the gauge housing.

The vent, as installed into the finned gauge panel, will blend in fairly well with traditional black gauges. Epoxy holds the outer vent rings in place within the outer housings.

While not as infamous as a certain hose-clamped transmission mount, we used 2-inch hose clamps to retain the outer housings. This is necessary because the stock mounts attached to the backs of the gauges and were eliminated.

The Talbot-style mirrors have less reflective surface area than the ugly, stock sideview lumps. But they make up for it in timeless competition style.

We removed the electric mirror mechanism from a Lincoln Mark VIII sideview mirror we had on hand. Other available electric mirrors appear to have similarly sized internals.

Our first test fit of the mirror electric works into the disassembled Talbot housing revealed that the mechanism needed substantial trimming to fit.

We cut away the factory retaining ring with the Dremel Rotary Tool and removed other, nonessential portions of the housing that interfered with reassembly of the Talbot-style mirror.

We de-soldered the factory electrical connections because they interfered with the mirror housing. We soldered on new wiring that we fished through a hole we drilled in the mirror housing and base.

The electric mechanism nestles much lower into the mirror housing after the modifications. We modified the mechanism further to allow the mirror to bolt together, being careful to preserve the function of the adjusting mechanism.

The mirror assembly is not as compact as the original manual Talbot mirror, which suggests trimming may be necessary on the mirror head. After final adjustments on the CC Underbird, we will waterproof the mechanism with silicone and “pot in” the wiring for protection.

We are not imitating Max Siedentopf’s cardboard “Slapdash Supercar” mods here. We used the chunky stock mirror base to make a template for aluminum filler panels.

We made a test aluminum filler panel out of scrap from a fabricator’s recycling pile. We will refinish it flat black and mount the electric Talbot mirror to it. The taxi-quality respray job will force repainting of most of the moldings.

Photography cannot show the full scope of the dashpad damage. Many areas of the surface are flaking off, and the internal structure is broken in several places.

The Polyvance repair system is based on its Padded Dash Filler. Although similar in smell and application to autobody filler, it stays flexible to replace missing dash surface material

Larger voids and cracks in the dashpadding must be filled in with polyurethane welding rod and ground down to the proper thickness. A plastic welder is necessary for proper heat control.

The Padded Dash Filler needs Filler Prep to promote adhesion. Without it, the Padded Dash Filler may peel.

Polyvance Flextex VT sprays on top of the sanded dash filler to restore texture. Spray-gun settings control the roughness of the finish.

We used our Dremel Rotary Tool to “vee” the cracks in the padding. Our initial plastic welding suffered from poor heat control, but the result seems structurally sound.

The Padded Dash Filler worked well filling in a test spot. However, the CC Underbird’s dash surface is so brittle that virtually the entire pad would need to be replaced with filler.

Parts List

Description PN Source Price Axle brace CHE9A CHE Performance $199.00 Body filler spreaders 69564 Harbor Freight $7.99 Double air vent louver panel Euramtec eBay $10.99 Filler prep 1060FP  Polyvance $9.99 Finned three-gauge panel 247-6124 Speedway Motors $39.99 x2 Flextex VT quart 3803-4 Polyvance $42.95 Hose clamp assortment 61890 Harbor Freight $5.99 Mechanical triple auto gauge set 41017 Harbor Freight $17.99 Padded dash filler 2050-9 Polyvance $21.95 Plastic welding kit 96712 Harbor Freight $69.99 Polyurethane 1/8-inch-diameter welding rod R01-01-03-NT Polyvance $25.95 Talbot-style mirror MIR7 Tony D. Branda Shelby and Mustang Parts $39.99 x2 Three-gauge pod NA eBay $27.99 Traction action lift bars 21900 Lakewood Industries $250.95

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Bluey tackles Hydraulics & Hydrology

It’s a good thing Mum or Dad quietly upgraded the front path to add brick edging with a raised lip (creating a channel) at some point.

From this:

To this! (I haven’t seen every episode in order in Season 3 as of this point; this upgrade probably happened immediately after Muffin’s electric car mayhem…)

…anyway, good thing it did, otherwise Bluey couldn’t study hydrology in the “Rain” episode. Maybe a career in flood mitigation is in her future.

For her next project Bluey should go back to the creek and set up a V-notch weir.

On second thought that is probably a horrible idea! Don’t do that, Bluey. 😉

Another nice little slice-of-life episode.

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Power lines

Plus some nonsense

We occasionally see power lines in the background in Bluey episodes.

Mum commented at the library on the need for trust for such infrastructure to operate.

These are all lower voltage distribution lines, not the heavy-duty pylons that carry power long distances.

Australia uses a standard of 240V 50Hz for their electricity system.

Instead of “electrical outlets”, you plug devices into “power points” in Australia. Often a power point will have its own switch next to it.

In Queensland, most of the power generation facilities are located outside Brisbane, but there is one facility of interest in the city, the Oxley Creek Resource Recovery Centre. This facility generates electricity from biogas (natural gas) created from breaking down sewage in reactor tanks.

They have a “poo car”, the latest version of which is an electric Hyundai Kona, this is an electric car that is powered by the electricity from this process.

I know Stripe’s electric car isn’t a Kona but we could be looking at a future episode here… You know toilets are popular on Bluey... 💩💩💩

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Jack’s Dad’s SUV

What real-life SUV is the one Jack’s Dad and Lulu have their adventure in? Hard to say because a lot of SUVs have this kind of styling.

The roof rails suggest a Jeep Cherokee, as does the arrangement of windows on the sides.

But the hood ornament looks like it’s the same as Muffin’s electric car, suggesting this may be a Ford product. I’m thinking Ford Escape, which do have AWD.

The wheels look like a Ford Escape too.

I’m thinking some sort of blend of these, plus the standard Bluey square headlights, and some trademark Bluey “boxiness”.