OFF 2014 plans

[T2x]

Location...Tavares, FL CRA Fall Event

Date: Not to conflict with the SBI World's in Key West

Confirmed Attendees:..... T2x, Roger H, and ?

Fly by boats: Dust'n the Wind II, O'Berry Molinari, Miss Diablo, Renato/Herring Parker Molinari, .....?

Golf outing participants: Rich and Doreen Luhrs, ....?

OK guys...fill in the blanks

[jackie wilson]

Thar -ya -go Rich, that didn't hurt too much did it.
The ball is on the island all the OFFS have to do is keep the bugger rolling.

[jackie wilson]

The list of confirmed entrants for the golf tourney is as follows .
Rich and Doreen Luhrs
Bill and Betty Baker
Jack and Craig Wilson.

If you all want to enter, put your names down. Got a good idea for a $1,000 trophy, but only if there are 20 or more entrants.

OFF. RULES WILL BE OBEYED AT ALL TIMES

Umpire JRW
Referee JRW
Judge JRW
Committee JRW
Final decider JRW

Need at least a dozen names all writ down before i even start making the trophy.

[mr fun]

interesting, I got a new set of sticks, most cerntally can push one 150 yds. it would be an honor to whack a few with you guys, I joined the classic race boat association, planning to pay some dues and volunteer in March, and should have a running vintage circle boat by fall. hoping to spread the interest amoungst the greater SNF Brethern. (I'm a very good driver, not a good speller) fun out

[xskid1]

me in!

[jackiewilson]

We got a decade (10) already and it's still only January, hard to believe the OFFS can be so quick on the trigger.
Time to post a few facts Rich, get 'em interested again.
Hibernation over Stavros, come on out.
Bert, your in charge, start squawking, I know you talk to big old birds!!!!!,, ,!

[John Schubert]

I plan on being there for sure, unless unforeseen issues arise

[jackiewilson]

I plan on being there for sure, unless unforeseen issues arise
We got 44 years to catch up on John.

[jackiewilson]

me in!
as a golfer???

[John Schubert]

We got 44 years to catch up on John.
we sure do

[John Schubert]

Jackie,

I sent a pm to you regarding your upcoming visit to Stuart & timing so we can get together. I'll be there in about 10 days.

[jackiewilson]

OFF GOLF TOURNEY UPDATE

venue----ZELLWOOD STATION GOLF CLUB
15 minutes from Tavares.
book closes with 24 entrants and we have 12 already.

ENTRY FEE -----$50 per person. To include 18 holes of golf----cart included.
Various awards----- longest drive,
Nearest the pin.
texas scramble-----pick your partner------twosomes.
)
Celebratory dinner with awards ceremony ( prize giving ) afterwards.
perpetual trophy, with winners names engraved on a GOLD plate.

Best deal on any golfing calendar anywhere, better sign up before it's too late.

[T2x]

Doreen is looking forward to playing with two good hands this year... Last year she had a badly damaged right hand from a fall in a dog show ring...

[jackiewilson]

Doreen is looking forward to playing with two good hands this year... Last year she had a badly damaged right hand from a fall in a dog show ring...
Glad to hear Doreen will be fully fit for the tourney Rich.
Tell her the nearest to pin prize will be on the short number two (about 70 yards for the ladies).
Betty Baker from APOPKA will be the organizing secretary, already on the ball.
Will be a few tees, ball marker, and a few goodies to mark the occasion.
I kid you not 24 is the max and we have 12 already, get rear in gear and sign up.

[jackiewilson]

Hey Lassie, in Naples today and Marks Thursday , have to meet up with john Shcubert, you want to come along ?

[xskid1]

im in...im bringing a tunnel boat to run....as for golf??? miniature golf maybe...

[John Schubert]

Jackie, please call me today to confirm Sunday lunch. Bert Serra would like to join us. Phone # 262 909-3903

[jackiewilson]

Jackie, please call me today to confirm Sunday lunch. Bert Serra would like to join us. Phone # 262 909-3903
John, Sunday I am having brunch with all my family, can still come over and have a drink with you and Serra and Lassie, should be around 12-30.
need Lassie to show me how to down load pictures on to S&F, would call him but I don't have his number.

[lars strom]

Hi Jackie.


See you Sunday Feb. 9 1PM at Sailors Return.

[lars strom]

A fun lunch with John Schubert and other well known boat racers…

… at Sailors Return in Stuart, Florida

Click on the link below for full story and many more pictures..

http://svera.se/blogg/a-fun-lunch-with-john-schubert-and-other-well-known-boat-racers/

[jackiewilson]

A fun lunch with John Schubert and other well known boat racers…

… at Sailors Return in Stuart, Florida

Click on the link below for full story and many more pictures..

http://svera.se/blogg/a-fun-lunch-with-john-schubert-and-other-well-known-boat-racers/

Rolling back the years----44years seemed like yesterday, John, you have mellowed gracefully,time has been kind, it was wonderful to memorise on our lives a long time ago.
We have Lassie travelling in the right direction, CADDILAC was gobsmacked by it all and left early, John, Bert and Lassie were still downing the liquid and waxing lyrical when I had to leave some hours later.
Long live the OFFS.

[jackiewilson]

I now have some sixteen golfers who would like to play in the 2014 Tourney----that leaves just four places left.
Need you all to confirm your intentions by sending the entry fee of $50 per person to Betty Baker the secretary who is handling the cash.
This gives you a shot at the trophy and a bite to eat after.
Should you want to play at one of the swankier clubs and a gourmet banquet after, then a rethink on the entry fee is an absolute surety.
Mark Rathmell better get his arse in gear if he wants to participate.
TIS LATER THAN YOU THINK.
Changed my mind on the trophy------it's a $5,000 sculpture, winners name in gold, annual event, winner holds it for one year, I already got it under way, will post you an early picture, just to whet the appetite.

[T2x]

I now have some sixteen golfers who would like to play in the 2014 Tourney----that leaves just four places left.
Need you all to confirm your intentions by sending the entry fee of $50 per person to Betty Baker the secretary who is handling the cash.
This gives you a shot at the trophy and a bite to eat after.
Should you want to play at one of the swankier clubs and a gourmet banquet after, then a rethink on the entry fee is an absolute surety.
Mark Rathmell better get his arse in gear if he wants to participate.
TIS LATER THAN YOU THINK.
Changed my mind on the trophy------it's a $5,000 sculpture, winners name in gold, annual event, winner holds it for one year, I already got it under way, will post you an early picture, just to whet the appetite.

Hey Jackie.... Please post the address for mailing the checks....Oh and one more thing ...skip the trophy and put up your Cosworth Tunnel hull instead... That way each annual winner can work on it for a year... :)

[jackiewilson]

Hey Jackie.... Please post the address for mailing the checks....Oh and one more thing ...skip the trophy and put up your Cosworth Tunnel hull instead... That way each annual winner can work on it for a year... :)

Don't I just wish Rich, Marks 50' yacht he has been building for the last three years has to take priority over the Cosworth restoration.
launch should be end of May, the we should be setting fire to the blue touch paper.

[seeroy]

I am still out here reading......just not writing. I think I ran out of words. :cool:

[jackiewilson]

Here is a photo of Richie Powers and me, Jack Wilson

[jackiewilson]

292972292972Richie Powers and Jackie Wilson 44 years later!

[jackiewilson]

The £650 Hydroplane Model

[jackiewilson]

Nearly £600 for this little darling-----makes my 1906 Silver Ghost look stinking cheap at £1,000.

[jackiewilson]

292972292972Richie Powers and Jackie Wilson 44 years later!
Took me a whole afternoon to learn how to post pictures.
You just need three D specs to see it-----but I'm learning.

[jackiewilson]

Here is the Silver Ghost Rolls Royce I cobbled together last year.
Runs silent because there's two roller bearings in each wheel on the tyres I cut from some 22mm seal rubber.
Made everything myself, not to scale,I would not know how.
Just one of the things I do to not waste effort and baffle the time thief.

[T2x]

Here is the Silver Ghost Rolls Royce I cobbled together last year.
Runs silent because there's two roller bearings in each wheel on the tyres I cut from some 22mm seal rubber.
Made everything myself, not to scale,I would not know how.
Just one of the things I do to not waste effort and baffle the time thief.

Beautiful......

[jackiewilson]

293042This is USAIN, 2" polished alloy tube, 6' long and nailed to the workshop door because there's no where else to put it.

[jackiewilson]

Sorry I screwed the off site Steve, it won't happen again.
Guess I get carried away when I go back in time, and ramble like a true old fart.
will keep you all up to date on the golf tourney, not one of the old gets came back with a request for a better course, or even to say the old course is ok.
Snowbirding I suppose----be ok when the white stuffs gone, nights get shorter and the days warmer and longer-----they will de-hibernate I suppose.

[seeroy]

Sorry I screwed the off site Steve, it won't happen again.
Guess I get carried away when I go back in time, and ramble like a true old fart.
will keep you all up to date on the golf tourney, not one of the old gets came back with a request for a better course, or even to say the old course is ok.
Snowbirding I suppose----be ok when the white stuffs gone, nights get shorter and the days warmer and longer-----they will de-hibernate I suppose.

Jackie - Rich started this thread and he hasn't squawked, so I guess we all just appreciate your musings no matter what they are about. I know I do. :-)

[jackiewilson]

Jackie - Rich started this thread and he hasn't squawked, so I guess we all just appreciate your musings no matter what they are about. I know I do. :-)

There's few things that worry me about growing old Steve, one, that I might get to SMELL like an old fart, two that I begin to act like an old fart, three, that I might actually be there already and don't realise it.
Still playing peek-a-boo with the old bastard in the hoodie with a scythe over his shoulder, go for a spot of invasive next week, then I can play games with him some more, talk with you after Wednesday.j.

[jackiewilson]

To all old farts wishing to partake in the 2014 OFF golf tourney-----------
checks to be sent to golf secretary,
Mrs Betty Baker
2369 yellow grass crescent,
APOPKA 32712 Fl.
$50 per person, sap,, Do not procrastinate (delay)
it's a fun day, so get moving on it ------now would be nice.

[jackiewilson]

293923Sol293923Solid BRONZE KNACKERED OLD GOLFER on a green marble base----surely the basis for the OFF trophy.

[jackiewilson]

On closer inspection I have found the sculptors initials engraved into the marble base, looks like TJ--- or JT-----definitely japonica and cast bronze.
reckon I could cobble something good enough for the old farts,even though they bubble enthusiasm and willingness in immeasurable minuscule quantities, just once the occasional reply would be nice,but I can't see them dragging their lazy arses away from the TV. If the bloody house was on fire they would still sit there waiting for the next episode of NCIS.

[seeroy]

Looks like CRA/OFF in Tavares FL is 14-16 Nov 2014. Definitely looking forward to seeing lots of Old Farts again - Steve Sirois :cheers:

[jackiewilson]

Looks like CRA/OFF in Tavares FL is 14-16 Nov 2014. Definitely looking forward to seeing lots of Old Farts again - Steve Sirois :cheers:

I'm off the hook, yippee, it don't coincide with Jill's birthday, still suffering greatly for choosing the old farts over Jilly's birthday last year. Even I would not dare to it again.

[T2x]

It also doesn't coincide with the Key West Worlds...so the Geico guys can come....

[jackiewilson]

And WILLABEE, and Stickle, and ROTORY John, and Craig,Louise,Gary! ( all Geico guys, and kin), and John S. And Lassie S.
Let's make Tavares sing this year.

[jackiewilson]

You posted your entry fee for the golf tourney Rich?

[T2x]

You posted your entry fee for the golf tourney Rich?

where....how?

[jackiewilson]

You posted your entry fee for the golf tourney Rich?

Post 37Rich, last page.

[jackiewilson]

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This is the nearest the pin trophy for the OFF tourney.
Its the biggest crystal I ever saw zillion and two carats, hey Bakos, you think you can do it again this year-----hell of a prize if you do!!!
Will sort out a special one for the longest drive.
don't.have the budget for a second and third prize overall, so do me a favour and get signed in

[T2x]

You posted your entry fee for the golf tourney Rich?

Check is in the mail.....looking forward to another great time....and possibly breaking 100....on the front 9.

[STEVERINO]

Beautiful...... Hi T2x I have just noticed you have added a new boat to your collection and I thought you were black through and through` you must be like old Vintage Wine the older you get your taste just gets better and better?

[jackiewilson]

Hi T2x I have just noticed you have added a new boat to your collection and I thought you were black through and through` you must be like old Vintage Wine the older you get your taste just gets better and better?


Not the case at all Steve, once you run out of Grande Cru , you slurp the Premier Cru, only then do you sup ------PLONK.
Just pulling your chain Steve. Rich must have suffered a mad fit of depression, or just wanted the Hull and trailer. I am just one BASTY nastard aren't I mate ?

[T2x]

Not the case at all Steve, once you run out of Grande Cru , you slurp the Premier Cru, only then do you sup ------PLONK.
Just pulling your chain Steve. Rich must have suffered a mad fit of depression, or just wanted the Hull and trailer. I am just one BASTY nastard aren't I mate ?

Jackie is 100% correct...I desperately wanted a Merc on the boat, but the motor is similar to the one Bobby and Renato won with on this boat at Parker in 77. I will put a Merc on it if I can find the appropriate cowls...and after the Evinrude inevitably expires. :p

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[jackiewilson]

Roger is 100% correct...I desperately wanted a Merc on the boat, but the motor is similar to the one Bobby and Renato won with on this boat at Parker in 77. I will put a Merc on it if I can find the appropriate cowls...and after the Evinrude inevitably expires. :p

295373 My faith has been renewed, should never have doubted!!!

[jackiewilson]

Er, just one little minor insignificant detail here Rich-----I'm Jack not Roger----have been known to "Roger" but that was some time ago.

[RogerH]

Jackie, You need to cut Rich some slack.......He's suffering from a dreaded rash brought on by being forced to run that fantastic Molinari hull with a CCC on the back. He also is just getting the use of his legs and elbows back after being stuffed into that cockpit. Have now moved the throttle pedal 6" forward - that ought to help just a bit. I'm hoping he has some fun reliving his youth while waiting for the OMC to expire. Fun rig - I've driven it twice and it flys! Not sure how he got us confused....I have a southern TN accent. Life is good (& fun)


Er, just one little minor insignificant detail here Rich-----I'm Jack not Roger----have been known to "Roger" but that was some time ago.

[jackiewilson]

Jackie, You need to cut Rich some slack.......He's suffering from a dreaded rash brought on by being forced to run that fantastic Molinari hull with a CCC on the back. He also is just getting the use of his legs and elbows back after being stuffed into that cockpit. Have now moved the throttle pedal 6" forward - that ought to help just a bit. I'm hoping he has some fun reliving his youth while waiting for the OMC to expire. Fun rig - I've driven it twice and it flys! Not sure how he got us confused....I have a southern TN accent. Life is good (& fun)
Oh dear,Roger, does that ever bring back memories ------Molinari elbows, looks like somebody stitched a pool ball on the bend------shirt sleeves and Gentex-----boy but we were the original "cool dudes". You could put a dummy (mannequin ) in an Fi tunnel today and nobody would know who was hiding in there. life is still FUN, long may it remain so.
It's Doreen I feel most sorry for, no doubt about it Rich is on the downhill slope.

[STEVERINO]

Not the case at all Steve, once you run out of Grande Cru , you slurp the Premier Cru, only then do you sup ------PLONK.
Just pulling your chain Steve. Rich must have suffered a mad fit of depression, or just wanted the Hull and trailer. I am just one BASTY nastard aren't I mate ? I can remember going into a Paris restaurant with Bill Shakespeare and his team he was over the moon with this restaurant` they had 6 bottles of Nuits-Saint Georges 1959 wine left in their cellars when they brought them to the table they were still covered in cobwebs?

[T2x]

Er, just one little minor insignificant detail here Rich-----I'm Jack not Roger----have been known to "Roger" but that was some time ago.
My Bad...Sorry Jackie.... thinking of Roger Hinsdale at the time...error is corrected

[T2x]

Oh dear,Roger, does that ever bring back memories ------Molinari elbows, looks like somebody stitched a pool ball on the bend------shirt sleeves and Gentex-----boy but we were the original "cool dudes". You could put a dummy (mannequin ) in an Fi tunnel today and nobody would know who was hiding in there. life is still FUN, long may it remain so.
It's Doreen I feel most sorry for, no doubt about it Rich is on the downhill slope.

Thanks for the vote of confidence Jackie...... Doreen will appreciate your condolences.

[jackiewilson]

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This is the piece for my Swedish friend, combination of stainless, firewood and devious ingenuity ----did a brilliant job of stitching it all together, not a fixing in sight anywhere.
Problem is whether to polish or epoxy it, without a doubt, epoxy brings out all the hidden features, but polish gives it the "touchy Feely" feature.
Big test will come if my friend Runo likes it or not----will keep you in the loop as they say. ONIVAR ----once more into the breach, tomorrow is another day and all that. Have to cogitate a while before I start again, clean up the shop, looks a bit trashcanish right now.

[Rotary John]

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Jackie: You got to learn how to rotate your pictures. I'm getting a pain in my neck trying to see it sideways.


This is the piece for my Swedish friend, combination of stainless, firewood and devious ingenuity ----did a brilliant job of stitching it all together, not a fixing in sight anywhere.
Problem is whether to polish or epoxy it, without a doubt, epoxy brings out all the hidden features, but polish gives it the "touchy Feely" feature.
Big test will come if my friend Runo likes it or not----will keep you in the loop as they say. ONIVAR ----once more into the breach, tomorrow is another day and all that. Have to cogitate a while before I start again, clean up the shop, looks a bit trashcanish right now.
Jackie: You got to learn how to rotate your pictures. I'm getting a pain in my neck trying to see it sideways.

[jackiewilson]

Jackie: You got to learn how to rotate your pictures. I'm getting a pain in my neck trying to see it sideways.
Johnno, I do not have the foggiest idea on how to do that-----hells teeth, I even turned the camera a full 90 degrees and they still came out arse backwards.

[jackiewilson]

OK? All you golfers who want to take part in the 2014 OFF GOLF TOURNEY. will publish a list of people who have paid --each week. ----can you all remember how that's done?
RICH AND DOREEN LUHRS-------paid
BILL AND BETTY BAKER ---------- paid
JACKIE AND CRAIG WILSON-------paid

SEABOLT.? AND THE PREACHER MAN -------BOOOO. NOT PAID
COME ON GUYS HELP ME OUT HERE

[jackiewilson]

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This is is the nearest the pin trophy after I made a base for it,will look good on anybody's mantelpiece !!!
Only eight people are signed up for the golf tourney, time to shake your asse folks.!!!
meal in the evening is a full in your face old fashioned BAR-B-QUE at Bill & Betty Bakers house, ten minutes from the golf course.
All the beer you can drink, and a CC, + JD BOTTLE TO SWILL IT DOWN WITH.
Would appreciate a little cooperation here folks.

[jackiewilson]

What kind of a miserable shower of old farts are you out there???
You get a great bar b. Offered and not one of you says thanks or kiss my arse, suppose the rest of you are gonna just turn up on the day and hope for a game, well tough titty bros, it ain't going to happen, I need some names and checks to go with 'em.
All six of us WILL have a match---unless any more care to join us, Jesus wept, you want me to blow your damn hooters for you ???

[T2x]

Jackie

i am not sure but I don't think Bakos, Seebold, Serra or a lot of the golfing "OFFS" monitor this website on a frequent basis.

[jackiewilson]

Jackie

i am not sure but I don't think Bakos, Seebold, Serra or a lot of the golfing "OFFS" monitor this website on a frequent basis.

You could be right Rich, I keep in touch with Billy on a regular basis so I'll drop him a line.
Bert drops in at GIECO frequently to see Lou, my grand daughter, I can drop a hint there.
Maybe Stavros can have a word with Bakos?

[T2x]

I'll call Bert..... You call Billy

[seeroy]

You could be right Rich, I keep in touch with Billy on a regular basis so I'll drop him a line.
Bert drops in at GIECO frequently to see Lou, my grand daughter, I can drop a hint there.
Maybe Stavros can have a word with Bakos?

OK. I will call Bakos tomorrow - Seeroy

[jackiewilson]

OK. I will call Bakos tomorrow - Seeroy
Thanks Stavros, keep looking on the dot dot, for a cheap flight to Orlando but Branson must need to fund USAIN for another season, prices are cuckoo land high.

[jackiewilson]

I'll call Bert..... You call Billy

Done deal Rich, your on.

[seeroy]

I talked to John Bakos today. He sounded enthused. I sent him golf info and CRA/OFF info & url.
I looked over this thread and am not sure if golf is on Friday or Thursday.
Seems like if it's Friday with BBQ afterwards that it would interfere with Friday evening OFF party at Al's Landing.
Please clarify. - Seeroy

[jackiewilson]

Wow!!! Stavros, Activity on the site at last,winter must be over, snowbirds and old farts are stirring!!!
Would not dream of interfering with the OFF party-----let's make it the Thursday if the old folks can get there in time, if they can't we will have to forget the barby-----maybe we should put it to a vote, Hells teeth Stavros, you just know that's not going to happen, biggest decision any of them make nowadays -----is whether to take one or two leaks in the night, probably wet the bed before finding the answer.

[seeroy]

I'm just glad I don't play golf. By the way….If you get your buns in another dilemma like last year, you can count on me to bail you out again.
Wait a minute, do you mean you only take two leaks a night. ;) :smiletest: :D

[jackiewilson]

I'm just glad I don't play golf. By the way….If you get your buns in another dilemma like last year, you can count on me to bail you out again.
Wait a minute, do you mean you only take two leaks a night. ;) :smiletest: :D

Stavros, were all glad you don't play golf!!!
Buns in dilemma ?----is that the posh way of saying "Knickers in a twist"?
Was only once last night, honest to murgatroyd .!!!

[jackiewilson]

C'mon guys humour me----getting near the name and shame time----I got most of the trophies lined up, but still only six paid up peoples.
Seebold has not paid.!!!
Bakos, where's your check?
We accept Canadian money MR Rathmell !
Preacher man, you wanna play, you gotta pay.!!!
Best value for money in the golf world today----THE OFF TOURNEY 2014, Be there.!!!

[jackiewilson]

You guys are un-fec-kin-bee-lee-vab-al, Raynor Blair-----get with it---bite the bullet----send$50 and your in.
Half way through the year and you guys are procrastinating (that's one of those big words like helicopter and mayonnaise ) why do I have a funny feeling about this.
Thats it---I quit----no more nudges 'till June.

[jackiewilson]

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Thats the nearly finished "Nearest the pin" trophy for OFF golf tourney 20014!

[jackiewilson]

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Right, thats the pin trophy finished-----a bit of pyroghraphy -----green felt on the bottom. ( so as not to scratch the sideboard ) a final polish and it's ready for winning----good look to all those entering.
Well on with the main trophy, but it's way off being finished yet.

[jackiewilson]

Mrs Betty Baker,
2369 Yellow Grass Crescent,
Apopca. 32712. Fl.

Thats where all you would be golfers need to send your $50 entrance money to. Just 5 months to go before we are smiteing that little round sucker, c'mon fellas give me a break here----pay your dues.

[RogerH]

Jackie, Is this some kind of hedge fund....or just a shrubbery?

Mrs Betty Baker,
2369 Yellow Grass Crescent,
Apopca. 32712. Fl.

[jackiewilson]

Jackie, Is this some kind of hedge fund....or just a shrubbery?

Mrs Betty Baker,
2369 Yellow Grass Crescent,
Apopca. 32712. Fl.

Roger, Roger my boy------there is no such thing as "a shrubbery"------it's either -----shrubbery or a shrub--------tch, tch,----Colonials!! Will they never learn.
Just chuck in your fifty bucks and have a great day out, finishing off with one of Bill and Betty's famous Bar-B-ques.

[seeroy]

I guess it's about time for me to start talking about OFF2014. I just talked to Odell Lewis for 20 minutes. As always, he said, "If I'm still alive, I will definitley be there!!!". Iris and I will certainly be there as will Jackie Wilson. As you can see from previous postings, Jackie has put a huge effort into building a couple of trophies for the OFF Golf tournament. SO, if you are a golfer, please send $50 registration to Mrs Betty Baker,
2369 Yellow Grass Crescent, Apopca. 32712. Fl. I think that includes a Barbecue. - Steve Sirois

[John Schubert]

I'm certain that I'll be there but don't play golf but will register & pay the $50. I guess that I can ride around in a golf cart with Rich & drink, & harass the goffers or just stay in the air conditioned 19th hole & drink.

[jackie wilson]

Thanks Stavros for giving the old farts a gentle nudge ------John , you could ride around with Bert ---- he would like that, makes him feel like a man of substance.
BARBIE included, Just put your order in for Medium or rare ---------Rib eye or Filet. j.

[jackiewilson]

Have to say to you old farts--------YOURE ENTHUSIASM IS BOUNDLESS,!! I am overwhelmed by the response to the efforts put in by Stavros and Serra.
even the promise of a medium rare filet don't seem to stir you, sweat and tears all used up, all that's left is BLOOD.

[jackiewilson]

Can somebody at S&F tell me what the hell goes on in the mind of management ?
In post number 84 I am "freakin screaming" with 1,468 .joined in 2007.
But in number 85 I am a "senior member" with 650 posts? Joined in June 2012?
Hello----is it not beyond the wit of S&F to realize--THERE MAY BE A CONNECTION THERE.? I am not two halves of the whole, there is only one of me ----and has been for over 82 years. And yes! I have been known to change addresses from time to time, but surely an outfit with the nous of S&F are capable of dealing with a simple thing like that? Or maybe not?
You wanna make a simple old man happy----or a happy old man -simple----or a dirty old man simply happy?
i am a simple person!!! Just ask WILLABEE ----he will be happy to confirm

[mr fun]

Jackie my man, it seems you may have too much time on your hands. I have a mold of it's origin is belived to "Burgess" from your part of the world. what do you think about you and me putting 2 minds together to get this "Princess" into production? all I've run into so far from the "oldsters" is ,,, no, it can't be done, no you can't do it, it's too much trouble, nobody will buy it. good for me, I don't listen well. i'll be happy to smack a few balls around with you, I can make one roll to 300 yds, and am a pretty nice putter. is this a best ball tournament with teams or 1 takes all? I want to pick your brain as to my "possably" miss construed ideas, am trying to finance myself, thus my time required to strike greatness. and you say? fun out and with all respect. :cheers:

[jackiewilson]

Jackie my man, it seems you may have too much time on your hands. I have a mold of it's origin is belived to "Burgess" from your part of the world. what do you think about you and me putting 2 minds together to get this "Princess" into production? all I've run into so far from the "oldsters" is ,,, no, it can't be done, no you can't do it, it's too much trouble, nobody will buy it. good for me, I don't listen well. i'll be happy to smack a few balls around with you, I can make one roll to 300 yds, and am a pretty nice putter. is this a best ball tournament with teams or 1 takes all? I want to pick your brain as to my "possably" miss construed ideas, am trying to finance myself, thus my time required to strike greatness. and you say? fun out and with all respect. :cheers:

Good morning MR Fun-----"too much time on my hands" -----I wish!! Still trying to find a way to get a 25 hour day, would settle just for the extra hour believe me.
You trying to say you got a Burgess mould? But of what? Dave did a lot of different boats, in fact every one of his boats were different. He did many classes of boat ----F1-----F2-----F4- Open cockpit----closed cockpit etc. What is it you got exactly?
Happy to have you at the golf tourney-------will look at the numbers on the day and decide the format, last year it was a scramble and seemed to work ok.
Only a half tidy golfer can drive 300yards and putt "nicely"
you can pick my brain for free, the golf is $50.
We ought to move this to Tricks retired boat racers get up to. Jack.

[Bill Seebold]

Bill Seebold in for the golf, Steve Sharaga & Lori Videl

[jackiewilson]

That's all very well William, but have you paid the $50 apiece ?

[jackiewilson]

Seebold still wants to partner me in the Off 2014 tourney this year----probably trying to atone for his miserable performance last year, we missed out by one stroke----if he had sunk that 12" put ton the third !,,,, But he's like that.
My grandson Craig is looking for a partner ----he plays off 25, but can hit 325 yards on a good day any takers-----you have to have paid your $50 entry fee to be eligible .

[jackiewilson]

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Thats five out of the six trophies for the 2014 OFF TOURNEY.
Longest drive.
Nearest the pin
Rough going award
Guess!,,
What the hells that for? Cost you $50 to enter and find out

[jackiewilson]

Apologies to all old farts-----I dropped a clanger----please go to "tricks old retired boat racers get up to" -------it was meant for this site. And I'm tired and I wanna go to sleep so I'm not doing a re wright .

[jackiewilson]

Gonna have to go to a vote-----couple of guys can't get there for a Thursday start and want it on the Friday----that means we don't have the Bar-B-Q at Bills on Thursday ------up to you guys-----I'm easy.

[T2x]

Gonna have to go to a vote-----couple of guys can't get there for a Thursday start and want it on the Friday----that means we don't have the Bar-B-Q at Bills on Thursday ------up to you guys-----I'm easy.

We are easy as well.......but boat testing is also on Friday....

[jackiewilson]

We are easy as well.......but boat testing is also on Friday....
Noted Rich, my opinion is we should hold the tourney on Thursday -----that way we don't interfere with any of the established proceedings.

[jackiewilson]

OK, it's all done and dusted, listened to objections------objections overruled -----the 2014 Off golf tourney is on Thursday November 13th
Entry fee is $50 payable to----
Mrs Betty Baker
2369 yellow grass crescent
APOKPA. 32712 Fl.

Did I get it right this time Jim.?

[Tom Smyth]

thank god he isn't trying to spell Talllahhaasseeee.....

[jackiewilson]

No. And I'm getting tired of these spelling lessons. APOPKA

Just testing you Jim-----if they left out the K it could have been an "OXYMORON " (couldn't it)?
If you keep giving out lessons like that-----I would have to call you "SIR"---has a certain ring to it don't ya think--------there was a Lord Jim----maybe. SIR JIM!!?
SIR JIM HUNT------sounds familiar-----did you ever climb Everest ?

[jackiewilson]

thank god he isn't trying to spell Talllahhaasseeee.....

Tom, to be honest---I hate spelling mistakes, try not to make any and generally double check as that spell check has a completely non sensical way of interfering with my train of thought.
If you think Tallahassee is difficult, go to google and look up the Welsh railway station with the longest name on earth!

[John Schubert]

No. And I'm getting tired of these spelling lessons. APOPKA
Now Now Jim, count your blessings that we on this side of the big pond understand the pronunciation of words that we are familiar with. I guess that we would have problems with those over there especially if Jackie was pronouncing them. LOL

[jackiewilson]

After spending a whole week, mostly in a car, with Jackie and Don Pruett, it's a wonder I can spell or pronounce anything.

All part of the learning curve"James".
Jesus but he was one miserable mother when he tore his hip out.

[jackiewilson]

301614Finally decided on the winners trophy-----I won it in Palamos Spain in 1968 so it's coming up towards 50 years old, has been in a tea chest for the last 40 years. Being solid silver it has a wonderful patina due to the fact, it's that long since it was polished.
Will make it the annual Off trophy---winner gets to have his name on it and holds it in custody for one year. The trophy is the property of Off, if Stavros and Burt agree to it.
Its not the trophies so much ,as the freight that costs big bucks----I got a job raising funds to get me " Cattle Class" to Tavares. I got three months to work that one out.
George KRAAGE and Dieter Koenig were both in that particular race, so the pot has history already.

You remember Kathy Smith Jim,? Wonderful lady, did you ever know what happened to her?

[jackiewilson]

I.




You remember Kathy Smith Jim,? Wonderful lady, did you ever know what happened to her?[/QUOTE]

DISRECOLECT------steady on Jim, that's one of those big words like HELICOPTER and MAYONNAISE .

[jackiewilson]

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OK, there you have it all the old fartie golfers, that's the overall winners trophy, to be held for 12 months. You get your names engraved on it, but it gets handed back for the 2015 tourney.
Double skinned solid silver twin handled rose bowl.

Billy, if you want a crack at winning this---you ought to team up with Craig----you got no chance playing with me----don't play any more---too busy with other things, like organising these damn trophies.

All set to go, will let you know how many entries we got so far over the next week or so, just have to talk to Bill and Betty.

So, it's down to you guys, all you have to do is enter and turn up. Can arrange to have your arses wiped if need be.!!! J.

[seeroy]

]301614
"The trophy is the property of Off, if Stavros and Burt agree to it"

Dear Old Fart Jackie - Talked to Bert today. We both agree. He was at Seebold's and said Bill will absolutely be there. I will send e-mail to all on my list this week with details. Also, I will post on Offshore sites. - Seeroy

[jackiewilson]

Good on you Stavros, we getting a wee bit of acceleration on the site at last, only a tad over three months and it's all happening.

[jackiewilson]

Just talkedtoBill Baker----the only people who have paid their entry fee for the 2014 Off tourney are the Luhrs. They have to have a trophy for that.
In spite of everything Seebold and Wilson will be paired.
Cant be arsed to ask you lot of old farts for your entries anymore, how the hell you can run a tourney with just four of us entered is beyond the pale,

[jackiewilson]

302995This is my youngest kid Sam, she shot a hole in one yesterday at West Surrey in a medal competition, she just signed up to play in the Off 2014 shindig.

[jackiewilson]

Yeah well as usual, that bit of twitter went down like the fox at a hen party, really enthusiastically received .
remember what John Houston to sing----and the days dwindle down----to a precious few----September November ----you'll be sorry that you missed the old farts golf tourney just .' Cause you was too bone idle to sign in. See if I care----I'm all signed up----game guaranteed, tough titty to those that aren't .

[RogerH]

Switzer Wings at Tavares - CRA Fall Thunder with OFF - Nov. 14-16

Miss Diablo 3 18' twin 1350Super BP Stackers
Dust-N the Wind 20' twin Mercury S3000's
Thunderball 20' twin Mercury Merc 1500's

Enough of the golf stuff already - LOL

[jackiewilson]

Switzer Wings at Tavares - CRA Fall Thunder with OFF - Nov. 14-16

Miss Diablo 3 18' twin 1350Super BP Stackers
Dust-N the Wind 20' twin Mercury S3000's
Thunderball 20' twin Mercury Merc 1500's

Enough of the golf stuff already - LOL

Hey Roger---enough already? You ever tried to run a golf tourney with four men and two women?

[mr fun]

302995This is my youngest kid Sam, she shot a hole in one yesterday at West Surrey in a medal competition, she just signed up to play in the Off 2014 shindig.

does she share your lively sence of humor ??? ( I can't imagine she doesn't) paying my last hospital bill this week, next week registration in the Golf Event, it's a bitch being a commonor striving to interweve with the "with it and hip" ;)

[jackie wilson]

does she share your lively sence of humor ??? ( I can't imagine she doesn't) paying my last hospital bill this week, next week registration in the Golf Event, it's a bitch being a commonor striving to interweve with the "with it and hip" ;)

Have to tell you Mr.Fun, me labrador -----she Rotwieler-----doesn't take prisoners----and cannot abide fools and idiots---------buggered if i know how she'll get on in Tavares!!!!!

[RogerH]

Hey Roger---enough already? You ever tried to run a golf tourney with four men and two women?

Jackie, I know you have your hands full! I've noticed they are sloooooooooooow to part with their entry money.

[mr fun]

Have to tell you Mr.Fun, me labrador -----she Rotwieler-----doesn't take prisoners----and cannot abide fools and idiots---------buggered if i know how she'll get on in Tavares!!!!!

know the breed well, she may get along swimmingly with the Princess (an English major working Globally) they can surmise all the underlying intentions of the masses. me, boats and some links, and some stories, food and some cocktails, and some more stories. not in the hunt, just enjoy new personalities. fun out :cheers:

[jackiewilson]

know the breed well, she may get along swimmingly with the Princess (an English major working Globally) they can surmise all the underlying intentions of the masses. me, boats and some links, and some stories, food and some cocktails, and some more stories. not in the hunt, just enjoy new personalities. fun out :cheers:

You'll fit in just fine at Tavares, there will be plenty of old racers just like you and me and Stavros, and Seebold, Cadillac and Serra, Rich and Doreen, Bakos and Odell and dozens more-----and if you got time to listen, they all got tales to tell.
There are names I knew off from boating comics, legends in there own time , you'll find an awful lot of them come to the OFF meetings!
Never ceases to amaze me how the next generation grabbed the world by the nuts and squeezed out exactly what they wanted .
Maybe I'll get to know the name your mother gave you MR. Fun.

[jackiewilson]

[QUOTE=RogerH;2670399]Jackie, I know you have your hands full! I've noticed they are sloooooooooooow to part with their entry money.[/QUOTE

If their heartbeat was as slow as the check writing the old buggers would be EX OLD FARTS by now.

[jackiewilson]

Bloody glad to close the shop doors tonight, I do detest having to do a job twice, can't believe a mast collapsed in the workshop ---not so bad when it happens in mid Atlantic but in the workshop --------now that's a REAL tragedy. May feel more affable in the morrow----but I'm pissed at the world today .

[seeroy]

Bloody glad to close the shop doors tonight, I do detest having to do a job twice, can't believe a mast collapsed in the workshop ---not so bad when it happens in mid Atlantic but in the workshop --------now that's a REAL tragedy. May feel more affable in the morrow----but I'm pissed at the world today .

That's better than pissed ON by the world. - PBS

[mr fun]

can you see what you can do to get "SCOTTY" the "monkey pushing a stick" to come and smack a few balls with us ? the entire GIECO effort is so insperionational to me as a ongoing serious machine, I hope to have a few passing words with him. thanks, Fun Out

[jackiewilson]

[QUOTE=mr fun;2673527]can you see what you can do to get "SCOTTY" the "monkey pushing a stick" to come and smack a few balls with us ? the entire GIECO effort is so insperionational to me as a ongoing serious machine, I hope to have a few passing words with him. thanks, Fun Out[/QUOTE

C'mon pilgrim---you wanna talk to Scotty B-----pick up the phone, he's at GIECO in Jupiter, , most days. If he wants to do the Off tourney, all he has to do is send a $50 and he gets a game same as anybody else, if you want to talk to him for a couple hours, then send your fifty bucks and tell him you'd like to partner him at the golf tourney.

[T2x]

That's better than pissed ON by the world. - PBS

Hey Steve.....how about signing up for golf...you CAN'T be worse than me...:D

P.S. Wanna drive a wing again after 50 years? Can't seem to get Welsh to bite.......

[mr fun]

[QUOTE=mr fun;2673527]can you see what you can do to get "SCOTTY" the "monkey pushing a stick" to come and smack a few balls with us ? the entire GIECO effort is so insperionational to me as a ongoing serious machine, I hope to have a few passing words with him. thanks, Fun Out[/QUOTE

C'mon pilgrim---you wanna talk to Scotty B-----pick up the phone, he's at GIECO in Jupiter, , most days. If he wants to do the Off tourney, all he has to do is send a $50 and he gets a game same as anybody else, if you want to talk to him for a couple hours, then send your fifty bucks and tell him you'd like to partner him at the golf tourney.

I don't know, I'm not sure if a poor simple country boy could keep his interest for 9 holes intectually. I could probably make him look like a good golfer. my $50 is on it's way, just stomped out some hospital bills, should be next week. we'll see how it shakes out :cheers:

[jackiewilson]

Yeah, well MR. Fun, if you can drive 300 yards and putt
half tidily you should manage to shame most of the rest of the old farty "country boys".
Whats with the "interest intellectually"----you cannot be talking about the same bunch of semi cripples that I know!

[mr fun]

thanks Jackie, thought about this several times today, went ,,," mr. blowin off a little steam" at the end of a "intellectually snuffing" day in the business world of a "Privateer" in this economy in the US, just hope I don't get misunderstood. haven't asked for anything but work for the last 20+ yrs, done my best, seems the noose is tightening here, need to make a change, got a few cards left to play. fun out :cool:

[jackiewilson]

Sounds to me like you got most of your marbles on the table and a good hand still to play.
i keep my mouth open just in case I need to throw up, have heard people have been known to drown in their own puke-----hells teeth, it ain't going to happen here.
when the hooded old git with the scythe on his shoulder puts in an appearance I just tell him SEX AND TRAVEL???

[mr fun]

your a friggin mess, love it

[jackiewilson]

your a friggin mess, love it

Can't argue with that. KNOCK ON ANY DOOR. .?????

[jackiewilson]

Righty- ho peeps and old farts, here's the thing, don't mind making the golf trophies, but hate and detest having to pay the freight . So, I am in the process of making an offshore tunnel concept which I hope to auction off at Tavares and maybe cover the costs.
Will post piccies as it comes nearer to completion.
Just a couple of months to the Off.

[jackiewilson]

Well, it seems like MR. Fun is just like all the rest of you tight fisted old farts, as of two hours ago he hasn't sent his entry fee either, in fact the only ones who have ACTUALLY paid are MR and Mrs Rich Luhrs.
Look guys, play the white man, the tee times have to be booked, the steaks gotta be ordered, it would be nice to know just how many contestants we have here. It will never match the Bob Hope or the Bing Crosby classics but I guarantee you will have more fun playing the OFF than anyone who did the Bingbob.
Twenty people have "said" they want to play, but then I once put a check "in the post" and told her "I'll just put it in a bit" you just can't believe an old boat racer.
Bill and Betty Baker is where you should send the checks to. PLEEEEEZZZZZZEEEE.

[jackiewilson]

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This is was gonna be the auction item but the shipping costs far outweigh the expected auction price, so it's been relegated to the. Pool shed. Have to think of something else.

[mr fun]

lookie here old Jack, my fee will be along shortly, this week or next, I'm still of the age of worrring about monthlys and my credit score vs.T times. haven't even hit the driving range since we've started all this non-sence. the "recovery" of our economy here in the old US has not cought up to me yet and I'm on the front line of import-export business. as a matter of fact, I'm at a frieking all time low for this time of year, trust me, this will be one of my high points of enjoyment this year, as sparse as my participation will be considering all the "well healed" seniors I hope to befriend. thank you for your concern, fifty dollars is on it's way. fun out

[jackiewilson]

Well, thank you Pilgrim, it's a pleasure to have you aboard (did you ever know Jack Benny, ?)
Look forward to getting together with you on the 13th November, that's the day of the tourney.

[mr fun]

Well, thank you Pilgrim, it's a pleasure to have you aboard (did you ever know Jack Benny, ?)
Look forward to getting together with you on the 13th November, that's the day of the tourney.

watched him on many shoes, shows, (pun injected here) forever 38 I belive. Rodchester ??? yea I'm old enough to have seen the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan's really big shoe, Dean Martin and the "gold diggers", Red Skelton,,, grew up in the DC area watching "Huntly Brinkly" report. Jackie Gleason, and others. good times. fun out

[jackiewilson]

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Put the lump in the boat, paint 57 on it, and enter it for Havasu, Whadya think pilgrim.

[mr fun]

Dayum, that is a Beautiful V-12. once was on a ship with a mate from your homeland that told me that there were no true V-12's. lots of 10 and 11's running around but no 12's. just sayin. fun out

[jackiewilson]

306997306998

Looked at the OFF golf trophy------it hasn't been cleaned for nearly fifty years so I decided to give it a birthday--------now it's worthy of any old fart-------quite nice, INNIT .?

[jackiewilson]

Dayum, that is a Beautiful V-12. once was on a ship with a mate from your homeland that told me that there were no true V-12's. lots of 10 and 11's running around but no 12's. just sayin. fun out

I remember the Germans launching one or two V1's and V2's at London around 1944!!!

[PARKER RABE]

Rich should i bring my 2seater to run with you guys on Saturday???

[PARKER RABE]

Be fun to put someone inthe back with the Canopys off so they could video :)

[RogerH]

Be fun to put someone inthe back with the Canopys off so they could video :)

Parker, You certainly ought to try. The obvious problem will be getting the APBA staff to approve the hull for use at the vintage event. Currently, the Vintage bylaws don't allow cells and/or canopies. Nemo ran the bat-boat with the canopy removed. The next stumbling block will be the harness. No one should be in a reinforced cockpit or cell without wearing a harness. I'm assuming this will be a judgment made by the referee and inspector at the event. The rescue crews are harness / cell trained.
We will have THREE Switzer wings there and we'd like to have riders in the "other" seat. Another judgement call for the officials.

***** Note: ANYONE riding in a boat MUST attend the driver's meeting the day of the ride (if approved) and have approved driver's clothing (long sleeves, pants, closed toe shoes), life jacket (A100 rated), and helmet. ****** No compromises here.

Exhibition runs are a bit different - not during heats.

My thoughts on the subject - not official by any shake of the stick. Hope to see you there.....with a boat!

[PARKER RABE]

Roger My boat has 5 point harnesses, both driver and passenger, I can remove both Canopys , , my boat does not have a roll over switch ? Don't know if that matters? It does have a kill switch, that attaches to me , I have my capsule suit and bell helmet...
just a thought , thought it would be neat but if it raises a bunch of red flags , I won't bring it.
Let me know what you think , thanks

[goodride]

OK YOU GUYS as in years gone by OFF IS ON..............

SO I made 4 of these in the last 5 years just because...just because of what???
no need to explain ...or...you missed it....just because............................. like my father in law said
running the wet noodle reveau with twin 1000,s back in 63'

MY OLD....45 YEAR OLD V BOTTOM IS READY not cosmetically but at speed...it runs just so damn great...straight no porposing ,... and corners like a 67 corvette which is what I think Aranow patterned the dash from the twin humps..
...they say only 20 made...i know of 4-5 of them around the country...but can the ......OFF orginization the guys let me make a lap??? not side by side with reveaus or checkmates or some antique speed boat....unless thats the rules.

so spell out the rules...for an old bayrunner....and I think they might be join the club for 1 meet, , have inspection, have current safety gear like in date racing jacket and who knows what............ all i can offer is just a pass or two to see look listen and enjoy that old damn donzi....no its not. a donzi.......its a magnum marauder v bottom not the tunnell missle... that has hurt some people .

no golf just for the day in the pits and at the ramp.... nothing crazy just a cool old boat stretching it out..and hanging out with my aged speedssters....boat and personna


not gonna come if i cant run!!!!.

joel

[T2x]

Rich should i bring my 2seater to run with you guys on Saturday???

Not sure...need helmets and jackets...and no canopy boats allowed yet in Vintage....

[RogerH]

Parker, You don't need a roll-over...just the kill switch. The only other problem is that ALL classes of Vintage require a A100 rated life jacket. The true capsule jacket does not have the ballistic material like the A100 because it is to be used in a cell.
I certainly don't mind you testing the waters with this boat. Vintage needs to address this sooner or later. I've been pushing for updates for the outboards for over two years now. I'd like to see you bring the boat and be ready to display it if they won't approve it for in water use. We can always find a A100 jacket for you to use. Just remember..this is not a race...it is more about running together, having fun, and putting on a good show....safely


Roger My boat has 5 point harnesses, both driver and passenger, I can remove both Canopys , , my boat does not have a roll over switch ? Don't know if that matters? It does have a kill switch, that attaches to me , I have my capsule suit and bell helmet...
just a thought , thought it would be neat but if it raises a bunch of red flags , I won't bring it.
Let me know what you think , thanks

[PARKER RABE]

okay sounds great.......rich ,if you want me to ride passenger in your wing I will for the event. Be fun:)

[T2x]

Apparently Roger is looking for passengers.....This is news to me... :)

[PARKER RABE]

Ok , be fun to hear the stackers!:)

[RogerH]

Apparently Roger is looking for passengers.....This is news to me... :)
OK......you can go with me...I'll drive!:)

[T2x]

OK......you can go with me...I'll drive!:)

UHHH.....no

[Tom Smyth]

I am sure you would not have any problem finding someone for ballast ... all you go to do is ask... :)

[Rotary John]

Jackie:
Unfortunately my friend from Minnesota (been hunting buddies for 60 yrs.)will be staying with us at the same time. Maybe next year.

[jackiewilson]

Jackie:
Unfortunately my friend from Minnesota (been hunting buddies for 60 yrs.)will be staying with us at the same time. Maybe next year.

Like I said before Johno, bring him along

Now a lot of the old fart golfers have said they want to play but as of today the only two people who have actually PAID are Rich and Doreen Luhrs. Here is the list of people I KNOW
WHO ARE COMING ALONG.

RICH AND DORREN LUHRS
BILL AND BETTY BAKER
JACK WILSON AND BILL SEEBOLD
CRAIG WILSON AND SAM CAPLIN
CLIVE CAPLIN AND GARY STRAY

BERT SERRA. Referee
Need to know how many players want to hire clubs, limited Supply.
there is room for ten more players
Play starts at 10 am. Normal time is 4/5 hours.
3/3.30 proceed to Bill and Betty Bakers for Barbie and drinkie poo's, eat around 5/6.
7;/9 depart for Tavares and welcome old friends.


Believe it or not, a golf tourney takes a lot of effort by a shed load of people, nobody gets paid, most of us will end up poorer but richly rewarded with the effort.
The club need to know numbers so they can reserve the course.


We need the people who intend to play to step up to the plate------folk like The Preacher man, Bacos, Rathmell, in fact, if this concerns YOU, get in touch, please.!!!

[jackiewilson]

Well, that went down like a fart in a spacesuit,
Bill Baker reckons some of the old farts will never make a 10am start so has decided to have a 12 noon start so we can have a late breakfast, a leisurely round of golf, finish around four, mosey over to the Bakers pad, a few bevvies, and big eats around 6. How does that sound ?

[T2x]

Well, that went down like a fart in a spacesuit,
Bill Baker reckons some of the old farts will never make a 10am start so has decided to have a 12 noon start so we can have a late breakfast, a leisurely round of golf, finish around four, mosey over to the Bakers pad, a few bevvies, and big eats around 6. How does that sound ?

Perfect......

[jackiewilson]

As usual ----the old farts remained silent.
Even Seebold and Seeroy have been trying, but to no avail, no joy from Rathmell, MR fun , preacher man, have catered for Bakos, the total at the moment is fourteen -----seven pairings------that's a nice round number and should be a lot of laughs.
All we ever wanted was a commitment, but it seems even that is too much to ask of the old farts.
Many thanks to those of you who already said you will be there. J.

[jackiewilson]

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Spent the the weekend revamping the offshore concept rig, stripped all the wax polish off it, then three coats of varnish, added a breakaway cockpit, trying to get it to Tavares but it's going to be horrendously expensive so don't hold your breath.

[mr fun]

Sir Jackie, If you can gather enough participants come hell or high water, I will support you. on the other hand, if some of us Patriots are having a struggle along about these days, I can cerntally understand and at a cost of an extra 200.00 dollars minus the amount of revenue from not being productive financially that day, I'm having a tough time feeling "gung ho" as to the cost. I'm sorry to have to expose myself in this way, but it is the reality in this Economy. I'll be watching, and if we can get a good group together, I'll be there, otherwise I will simply be a "Volunteer" helping this Wonderful Group of People Promoting a connection to the past. with regrets, fun out

[jackiewilson]

Sir Jackie, If you can gather enough participants come hell or high water, I will support you. on the other hand, if some of us Patriots are having a struggle along about these days, I can cerntally understand and at a cost of an extra 200.00 dollars minus the amount of revenue from not being productive financially that day, I'm having a tough time feeling "gung ho" as to the cost. I'm sorry to have to expose myself in this way, but it is the reality in this Economy. I'll be watching, and if we can get a good group together, I'll be there, otherwise I will simply be a "Volunteer" helping this Wonderful Group of People Promoting a connection to the past. with regrets, fun out

Bloody hell fire pilgrim-----and they say I waffle-----read your eloquent draft through three times, concluded you may , or may not appear, where's the other $150-00 expenditure going?
Golf, cart, goodie bag, t shirt, steaks are all of $50, good company comes with the package.
Now it's a strange fact of life that while we are out striving to whack the snot of' a little white ball we are no longer generating income-----fortunately we are all in the same boat, I am a bit further down the road to malnutrition than most but do try to keep a stiff upper lip and suffer the consequences lightly.
Still look forward to your company on the 13th November ----one round with the old farts and I can promise you, life will never be quite the same again.!

[mr fun]

Okay Jackster, you have sufficiently shamed me :rolleyes:, come hell or high water I feel I must push myself to be a part of a historical event. my added cost estimate is including lodging. time away from my norm, it will be welcomed, the opportunity to be a fly on the wall, Priceless :cheers: Fun Out :cool:


just as a side note, Will there be a Bikini contest?

[jackiewilson]

Okay Jackster, you have sufficiently shamed me :rolleyes:, come hell or high water I feel I must push myself to be a part of a historical event. my added cost estimate is including lodging. time away from my norm, it will be welcomed, the opportunity to be a fly on the wall, Priceless :cheers: Fun Out :cool:


just as a side note, Will there be a Bikini contest?

Tell you what Pilgrim, you bring yours and I'll bring mine, it only takes two for a contest.

We must get together and tell me about your "NORM"-------I once had a kid brother "GEOFF"------,does that count?

If you were smart like wot I am------you would make a friend up in the Tavares neck of the woods, get him to pick you up from the airport------,stay with him for free------drink his whiskey etc, saves quite a bit. What's the point of growing old if you don't grow smart!

[mr fun]

thank you for the kind thoughts. all I have in this world is talent. not to think on my part that I'm anywhere near done. haven't hit a ball in 20 yrs, as I haven't ridden a slaum ski in as many years, but I know I can still do it.

[jackie wilson]

thank you for the kind thoughts. all I have in this world is talent. not to think on my part that I'm anywhere near done. haven't hit a ball in 20 yrs, as I haven't ridden a slaum ski in as many years, but I know I can still do it.

I do admire your confidence-----but hells teeth Pilgrim, if you got talent you half way home.

Wonder if i can still ski better than i play golf-----If i can get of the dock----the answer has to be yes!!!!

[jackiewilson]

Can hear old Willabee's cogs whizzin round------don't believe all is lost just yet, he could enter the room, you just got to work a little harder Rich, he would never ever take my advice. You'd better take over.
If anyone wants a bit of Cowes - Torquay memorabilia , you can find a Wills trophy shield for around 10 dollars on E-Bay UK .
Struggling a bit to fit the trophies in a suitcase, can just feel a "KATOSTRAFFY"about to occur, got visions of Border Control blowing the whole lot to bits which would piss me off right royally.
Went to my son in laws 57th birthday Bar-B this afternoon, got to see a couple of my grand kids and POLLY my youngest great grandchild-----his old dad is not doing right well,stopped driving, don't do gardening any more and trundles with a couple of walking sticks, poor bugger is only just gone 80-------no real age at all.
Beddy Byes, MYGGWY.J.

[mr fun]

I do admire your confidence-----but hells teeth Pilgrim, if you got talent you half way home.

Wonder if i can still ski better than i play golf-----If i can get of the dock----the answer has to be yes!!!!

that gave me such a good feeling I did my whole shot :cheers: cheers :D

[seeroy]

Hey there Jackie how are you doing buddy? We are vacationing up in the top of the smoky mountains for two weeks. The leaves are starting to get pretty and so am I. Looking forward to next month in Tavares.

[jackiewilson]

Good morning Stavros, does it get any better than that?---two weeks funning in the smoky mountains with your best girl in the fall---hells teeth, even I couldn't write a better script than that.
Pleased to see your getting the full use out of the 86,400 secs each day that God gave you, I'll try and keep up with you. Say hi to Iris and look forward to seeing you both in Tavares two weeks on Wednesday--------life's just one big vacation when you stay on the HELTER skelter.

[jackiewilson]

Two weeks and two days----even the most dour of the old farts must be getting just a tad tingly at the thought of all the lies and long tales about to be told in Tavares ------I shall invent something no doubt and my friends will try to top the tale.

[Noelscott]

Hey Steve,

Just got back from Ashville last night & yes the leaves are pretty.

See Ya in Tavares,

Noel Scott

[seeroy]

Hey Steve,

Just got back from Ashville last night & yes the leaves are pretty.

See Ya in Tavares,

Noel Scott


Will see you there - Steve

[mr fun]

going to send my fee's for golf and CRA events this week. I'm lobbying the princess to take the same days off, her people are all up in here business to the point ,,, you get my thought. I love steak, hoping it's not a tube steak. looking foreward to see some nice hardware. fun out

[jackiewilson]

going to send my fee's for golf and CRA events this week. I'm lobbying the princess to take the same days off, her people are all up in here business to the point ,,, you get my thought. I love steak, hoping it's not a tube steak. looking foreward to see some nice hardware. fun out

Yeah Well, forgive me if I don't hold my breath Pilgrim, the old farts have been promising to do just that for what seems like a lifetime. Bit like the road to hell y'know, paved with the very best of good intentions but the rents supposed to be paid on a Thursday and the landlord is a right old bastard.
does sound like your princess and my youngest have got common groun, so no more promises, let the actions speak for themselves and I'll meet up with you and we can shake extended paws before the conflict begins.

[seeroy]

Spoke with Sammy James today. Sammy and Patty will be there. - Steve Sirois

[T2x]

OFF IS ON!!!!!!!!

Please tell all the OFFers that the event that was cancelled by CRA is the Inboard race (Non Vintage) that was scheduled for next May, 2015. This was a brand new event that Bill was trying to promote and has nothing to do with OFF or any of the normally scheduled CRA Vintage events. The use of the word "Thunder" in the title of the event may have been ill advised given the fact that the Vintage events also use that name. There has been some confusion and I have answered a few phone calls about this. But have no fear.... OFF is definitely on!

[Btb]

that gave me such a good feeling I did my whole shot :cheers: cheers :D
Mr fun' this is Betty can you call me 407 756 8071 (tel:407 756 8071) re golf outing. Need to get your email etc to send all details for the event.

thanks

[mr fun]

will do in the AM. thanks for your interest and advise