Neil Butcher and son Alex say their modified skip drives like a dream.
Many motorists may think it is they who are dreaming when they see the bizarre contraption driving up the motorway towards John o'Groats.
The Butchers are hoping to tip the balance of their fund-raising target and their epic journey shows they have a lot of mettle.
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