Invitation
By telmesh
@telmesh (1793)
January 10, 2012 3:27pm CST
I have been looking at the personal rapid transport system developed at Bristol Uni. in the UK.
The initial installation at Heathrow Airport has been 99% successful with many positive comments.
Having been contacting the company by e-mail I was asked from where my interest came. Duly responding and pointing out the ideas I have had regarding a transport system and how closely this resembles my idea.
The response came and asked if I would like to visit their facility to view the mechanics of the system.
My problem is that I have a 13 year old grandson that might like to visit. Should I ask him if he would like to come and if he replies positively, then ask if it would be possible to take him along.
2 responses
@bb_gabs (205)
• Philippines
11 Jan 12
I think you should ask them first if it is possible to take your grandson along with you. Some invitations are only meant for the person invited himself and if you ask your grandson and they will not allow him to go, maybe he will be disappointed. You cannot bear the disappointed face of your son when they will not allow him to go with you, you might get disappointed to. So, just to be sure ask them first, before you ask your grandson. =)
@mentalward (14691)
• United States
10 Jan 12
I would ask them first to see if it's possible before saying anything to the grandson because it would be awful for him if he got excited about going only to find out that there were restrictions placed on your visit, such as age limits for safety (and insurance) purposes.
I doubt they'd have a problem with a 13-year-old, though. Still, I'd ask them first, just to be sure. I don't think I could bear to see the look on the face of a disappointed teen!
By the way, congrats on your idea! Apparently, it was a very good idea since it has been put into operation, meaning that others have also thought it a good idea, enough to undertake such an operation. It's a shame you weren't the one who made it happen, though. Still, it says you have a great mind. 
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@telmesh (1793)
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10 Jan 12
This particular project has been 10 years in development and to get to the point that matches my idea completely will be many more.
I have many ideas that come into being within a reasonable time which makes me think people are already acting on it by the time I think of it.
The actual cost in development so far has been about £45 million. I don't think I could afford that.
The thing is I can't wait for the project to get to the stage where it replaces buses for getting around towns.
It was great for the guy I was e-mailing to invite me to view the project. It was a big surprise and I will certainly take him up on his offer.
