Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

[ron54]

I got a thousand piccies------just have to find a way to download them . I'm knackered, so you'll have to wait until morning before get back into function mode.[/QUOTE]

Good Oh!....We're all sat here with our popcorn waiting for the show to begin....

[mr fun]

Sir Jackie, haven't dug back into other posts, been kinda busy with all my chit, hope the vote yesterday was good for you, it made me feel good about the worm changing ,,, hopefully. fun out

[jackiewilson]

In the cold light of the day after the referendum, have to tell you, I am "Shellshocked"-----heart told me to leave and be able to make our own laws instead of Brussels overriding everything . Head told me it was economic disaster -----pensions dropping to Zero------clowns like Bozo Boris waiting to take control--------in other words A MESS.
BRITAIN is already split, what with with Mad Medusa Nicola Sturgeon and Spineless Salmon wanting another referendum . Well I got news for them, when a democratic country votes, it's people have to stick by the majority ------not just for a year, because a couple of ambitious politicians voted otherwise.
The Irish don't know if they want a crap or a haircut------they changed to Euro's -------milked the EU for all the benefits----went on a spending spree-------everyone became a millionaire ----- but bankrupt the country doing it. ?
Wales-------who knows what goes on in the minds of that very strange people where a recreation centre is two sheep (Ewes) tied to a lamp post. ,!!
When they all start to get hungry------they'll come crawling back to mother England for a free meal, and as we all know--------there's no such thing ????

Festival piccies when I find the downloader.
Just thought I'd give an insight into MY take on the referendum.

[mr fun]

As usual, your wit slay's me !!! how many lamp posts on that street?

[2us70]

Jackie. I know it must be crazy over there but if you don't do it there might not " Always be an England".

[jackiewilson]

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"You ain't never gonna believe this" .???
Wandered onto the NGK stand at The Fesival Of Speed, this vision in red said she would be my crew chief should I care to get back in a boat again.Was about to tell her ( Angel) that WILLABEE was my first choice--------took another look-----had another squeeze----------------Sorry 'bout your bad luck Willa ! No contest !!!

[Bob V]

Here you go....Beauty and the Beast :eek:


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[PARKER RABE]

bob u should see the stuff i got!

[jackiewilson]

I like the "Princess and the frog" better Bob,------I love happy endings !

A few piccies for the "Petrol Heads"out there---------and Phill of course.

[jackiewilson]

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A few few shots for the fly boys --------Gene and Butler-----and anybody else out there!
Red Arrows put on a great show--------spitfires were up and down like yo-yo's.
500 helicopter landings and take offs during the day------
Hundreds of cars belting up the hill climb.
If you've never been to Goodwood------there's a hole in your life------put it on your "To-Do" list.

[jackiewilson]

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There are are some times when words are never enough to describe a great work of art !

The sculpture is right outside the front door of Goodwood House and is quite simply breathtaking?

[Bob V]

Jackie - There is a new comer to Scream and Fly from Norfolk, England that is looking for information from the 1960's on a boat by the name of Snoopy that was driven by John Clabburn, who was a UK OI champion. I thought that if anyone could help him, it would be you. If you can help him in any way, his thread is 1960's Racing Monohull and is several thread under yours.

[jackiewilson]

Jackie Stewart slipped into Jim Clarkes Lotus-------went up the hill quite quickly I understand.
I was looking at Bloodhound, seeing how far down the road they've gone, -------not a long way down apparently. Still looking for still more sponsorship--------final estimate is FORTY ONE MILLION POUNDA STERLING !

Will post a couple of piccies of the device later on

[jackiewilson]

Jackie - There is a new comer to Scream and Fly from Norfolk, England that is looking for information from the 1960's on a boat by the name of Snoopy that was driven by John Clabburn, who was a UK OI champion. I thought that if anyone could help him, it would be you. If you can help him in any way, his thread is 1960's Racing Monohull and is several thread under yours.
Clayburn was from Lowestoft and Oulten Broad--------was a friend of Percival and Spalding-------his running mate was Neil (Nelly) Greg------a wheeler dealer in cars , boats, money lender to the rich and famous------did a stretch for "Clocking" expensive cars.
Was one of the nicest blokes you could ever hope to meet------turned his toes up a couple of years back.
Surprised to hear John Clayburn was ever a " Champion"--------was a stalwart at LOBC, ------did a couple of Paris runs, nice enough chap, but was never a front runner.
Will take a gander at the site and see who wants to know?

[jackiewilson]

Apologise for spelling of OULTON BROAD-------blasted predicted text can be a nightmare.

[Bob V]

Apologise for spelling of OULTON BROAD-------blasted predicted text can be a nightmare.

If I had gotten as up close and personal with the NGK girl as you did, I would still be sputtering, too...

[jackiewilson]

Told her-----no, I will not go to bed with the Crew Chief ! So we parted as just good friends---FOR NOW.

[Bob V]

Would this be John Clabburn ?

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[Bob V]

Told her-----no, I will not go to bed with the Crew Chief ! So we parted as just good friends---FOR NOW.


"For Now" = Until Tomorrow :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[jackiewilson]

Would this be John Clabburn ?

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First piccie is the Schultze Bob ( Spalding) and I ran in Milan, early sixties. Think Clayburn must have bought it from Bob.
Second shot is the Abbatte I think ?
They were a pretty cute lot of boatbuilders and fishermen in that neck of the woods-----could copy any race boat and build a replica in two weeks.
Third piccie is driving me nuts------I know the bald guy so well but I'm bugger end if I can put a name to him-------it will come to me sometime------just hope it's before rigor- Mortis sets in.

[Bob V]

Jackie - Click on the link I have attached below and scroll down to the picture in the bottom left corner. It will give you the answer you are looking for before rigor mortis sets in.

http://powerboatarchive2.co.uk/galleries/Library/Media_Reports_1970_-_1979/1973/Clabbern_Cat.pdf

[jackiewilson]

All I needed was a nudge------- rigour was just a figure of speech , so to say, I'm not going anywhere just yet.
Still a bit gobsmacked by the spectacle that is the "Festival of Speed". Still got a rake of phoggies to post------ try not to drag ' em out for too long.

[Bob V]

All I needed was a nudge------- rigour was just a figure of speech , so to say, I'm not going anywhere just yet.
Still a bit gobsmacked by the spectacle that is the "Festival of Speed". Still got a rake of phoggies to post------ try not to drag ' em out for too long.


I think you should post a few more of the NGK Goddess of Speed aka "She Who Should Never Be Denied."


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"There are are some times when words are never enough to describe a great work of art !"

[jackiewilson]

She was the pick of the ladies at Goodwood Bob.

[ron54]

Jackie..I knew we could rely on you to find a good'un...obviously you've not lost the knack..

I watched the shoot out on live stream today good to see 3 Bristol pilotes doing so well.

[jackiewilson]

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My grand daughter Casey-----Goodwood Festival Of Speed yesterday getting around pretty good after the car crash!
Boy hitching a ride is my great grandson Max, ( one of nine great grandkids) Footballing legend already in these parts. Give him a few years and he'll be in the million a month tax bracket.
In case your wondering-------my daughter Boo ( mother of Casey) was a Velden fan from the mid 60/s. She and The Spalding girls are still great friends !
The family that is power boating is amazing------don't matter whether it's in the USA , Canada, Japan, Italy, France! Spain, Mexico, Argentina or Australia ------somehow-----Boating friends are forever.

[jackiewilson]

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Been friends with with this family for nigh on fifty years.

[jackiewilson]

The bloodhound project !

[jackiewilson]

ENGLAND 1---ICELAND2. Ho, Ho, Ho, and a bottle of rum---------Footballers--------we should have sent Southwater Girls second eleven--------they could not have played any worse-------what a bunch of Tossers. I wouldn't have paid them in penny washers.
We have one of the best players in the world and our manager in his wisdom sent him on with just four minutes to play------
Hodgson------your done ! Try your hand at tiddlywinks or lido------you must be good at something------it certainly ain't football.
Iceland ------part time footballers who make a living FISHING-----population same as Brighton .

If you think I'm a tad pissed off, you may be right.

These big girls blouses are paid millions of £/s a year each, maybe they should try tap dancing, knitting or lacework------anything but the beautiful game!!!!

[fichrman2]

Dont hold back Jackie :cheers:

BTW , Thats awesome . http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=347133&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1467032936

[jackiewilson]

Got all the phoggies mixed up and pressed a wrong button somewhere-----do have a couple of shots of"BLOODHOUND" somewhere----see what I can do!
England1----Iceland 2. I may never recover from this!
Don't do F1 any more ! Too old to do boat racing ! Me and soccer are done for good-------sporting side of me is slowly shutting down.
Political England in turmoil------Bozo Boris in Downing Street- ? -------Corbyn has been pushed off the cliff but refuses to drop. And the dopey French demand the world speaks only French -------er, like the colonials are gonna jump at the chance ??? is it me, or has the world been turned on its head. ------like, gone completely mad.

Eggs and Bacon------bugger that------I need a drink.

[jackiewilson]

Spent the day in the shop, licking my wounds and sulking-------not talking to anyone just yet in case I offend them. What the hell, if I don't offend them today, I probably will tomorrow.
Mark just got back from Bay City-------had a great time with Billy, Timmy, Leo and Stickle, Steve De Sousa and Missy.
Must have got him all fired up over something------said there were over fifty boats in the three classes, somethings brewing, I can feel it in my water.

[ron54]

Jackie, there is someone on the Autosport forum asking about Coventry Climax OUTBOARDS..

Did you ever encounter one?

[FUJIMO]

...I actually slept with this NGK girl back in the early seventies. Yup...I unrolled her...and then rolled her back up. She was very popular back then...http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad247/jackflash888/MissNGK_zps3c6c2000.jpg

[jackiewilson]

...I actually slept with this NGK girl back in the early seventies. Yup...I unrolled her...and then rolled her back up. She was very popular back then...http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad247/jackflash888/MissNGK_zps3c6c2000.jpg


Have to tell you Dave------it must have been Angels mother.
No way has the mum got quite the great "Camel Toe" Angel has-----just check out the phoggies!
Will confess, she's not too shabby------right up there with Farah Fawcett Majors !

[jackiewilson]

Jackie, there is someone on the Autosport forum asking about Coventry Climax OUTBOARDS..

Did you ever encounter one?

Yes Steve, I did. Found one up in Ilkeston Derby.
Climax made a bunch of them for the Royal Navy. After about a year the gearbox used to fall off due to the mix of materials in the bottom end, ie: brass, bronze, alloy and steel. You could watch it fizz in salt water. Some were marketed in the USA ( Sears, I think).
Tried one on the back of a Bristol but was too heavy and did not have any "Thrutch" -------sold it to my mate Chas Shooter--------he put the lump in an Albatross .

[jackiewilson]

Mark was telling me "little red" is being hung up in the Gulf hall of fame-------now it won't have to suffer the indignity of sitting on that miserable piece of construction which Mercury in its wisdom called a trailer.

[FUJIMO]

Jackie: In case you didn't notice, his name is Dave and lives in so. Fl.
...Dang Gummitt! I can't believe you figured out who I am! https://youtu.be/3VtPgxPxiK0

[mr fun]

...I actually slept with this NGK girl back in the early seventies. Yup...I unrolled her...and then rolled her back up. She was very popular back then...http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad247/jackflash888/MissNGK_zps3c6c2000.jpgBless her heart, fun out :cool:

[jackiewilson]

Son Mark is going to Valleyfield with Billy and Timmy------said he enjoyed Bay City so much that Seebold talked him into going. Then I told him I thought it was one of the coolest places I'd ever. Been to-------anyway he'll be there.
So would appreciate it if my Canadian friends would keep a watchful eye out for him----once you've met him, I promise you'll like him.
On top of all that-------he knows more about propellers than any man still working the trade !

So Mark R.-----Dick S------Ted B -------Crazy Jim, please make him as welcome as you made me in '76 when IIIII HAD THE TIME OF MY LIIIIIIFE. Good name for a song doncha think.

[jackiewilson]

...Dang Gummitt! I can't believe you figured out who I am! https://youtu.be/3VtPgxPxiK0

Aw, c'mon Fuji--------you can do better than that------- be like me, stand up and say "MY NAME IS DAVE, I AM A RACEBOATAHOLIC.

[FUJIMO]

O.K... "MY NAME IS SUPER DAVE, I AM A RACEBOATAHOLIC". There. I did it. :D

[jackiewilson]

O.K... "MY NAME IS SUPER DAVE, I AM A RACEBOATAHOLIC". There. I did it. :D

There now-----that wasn't too hard was it-------your half way there-------just get your name right, drop the super hero bit and we're cooking with "Castrol R".l

[jackiewilson]

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Mark was was up at the Gulf hall of fame yesterday with Billy, "Little Red" and a few more friends.
Said to tell Mike, "the boat looks good now it's shed the trailer".

[FUJIMO]

Aw, c'mon Fuji--------you can do better than that------- be like me, stand up and say "MY NAME IS DAVE, I AM A RACEBOATAHOLIC. ...So your name is Dave too?... This is get'n ta be just like who's on first...

[jackiewilson]

...So your name is Dave too?... This is get'n ta be just like who's on first...

It's ok Dave -----"-Apocalypse " is spoken here and we cater for all things------and everyone ! All subjects-----we are INFEKINVINCIBLE------welcome to the club Fuji ! !!!,
OH, BY THE WAY-------IT HELPS IF YOUR A LITTLE CRAZY.

[jackiewilson]

Sarasota this weekend-----Craig should get the P1 up and away. Haven't heard he's done any testing since the last outing! If he wants to make an impression, all he has to do is win all six races-----then he's in with a shout.
i saw a rake of names from the world of power boating hung in the hall of fame.
Seems to me the APBA and UIM are sparsely represented, could it have something to do with the fact they both have deep pockets and short arms and have a dicky-fit if the subject of cash raises its ugly head?

[jackiewilson]

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Looks like the last name to make the hall of fame from power boating was a long time ago!
i could name a couple of deserving cases--------couldn't you?
Lets throw a couple of names in the hat and see where we go from there!

[jackiewilson]

Bloody Thursday again already, chucking it down, car boot sale day,-------seems like it was only yesterday since last time I was there.
Last day in the shop for a week. Taking a nostalgic trip to my old stamping grounds-------Harrogate, knaresborough, wetherby, Skipton, , Windermere , Kendal etc.
Every Sunday, up to twenty of us would jump on our motor cycles and head for the Lake District and leave Bradford far behind for the day-------the milk bar at Skipton was usually the first port of call and Harry Ramsdens at White Cross for fish and chips on the way home,----Happy Days !
Want to visit the Ruskin museum at Coniston-----home to the Campbell collection------one of the places on my wish list--------will post a few phoggies of what's there.
Many years since I raced Windermere, last time was '71/2.
Figure if I'm ever going to do it, I better get my rear in gear and do it now while I still have all my faculties in full working order.
So, crack-o-sparrow Friday, Jilly and I, take the long road north, first stop Harrogate, for what I hope will be another memorable journey.

[ron54]

Bloody Thursday again already, chucking it down, car boot sale day,-------seems like it was only yesterday since last time I was there.
Last day in the shop for a week. Taking a nostalgic trip to my old stamping grounds-------Harrogate, knaresborough, wetherby, Skipton, , Windermere , Kendal etc.
Every Sunday, up to twenty of us would jump on our motor cycles and head for the Lake District and leave Bradford far behind for the day-------the milk bar at Skipton was usually the first port of call and Harry Ramsdens at White Cross for fish and chips on the way home,----Happy Days !
Want to visit the Ruskin museum at Coniston-----home to the Campbell collection------one of the places on my wish list--------will post a few phoggies of what's there.
Many years since I raced Windermere, last time was '71/2.
Figure if I'm ever going to do it, I better get my rear in gear and do it now while I still have all my faculties in full working order.
So, crack-o-sparrow Friday, Jilly and I, take the long road north, first stop Harrogate, for what I hope will be another memorable journey.
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Jackie, here's a cunning plan to add to your holiday pleasure and will guarantee an exceedingly quiet return journey home.

When you've done the Lake District thing (not forgetting to look up the old Sunderland Flying Boat Factory Site on the side of Windermere) instead of heading back south...Accidently head N/E and visit the boys who are rebuilding K7 they are happy to welcome visitors who have "done a bit"....Jilly will... uum enjoy it I'm sure,

Good Luck Phill.

[jackiewilson]

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Jackie, here's a cunning plan to add to your holiday pleasure and will guarantee an exceedingly quiet return journey home.

When you've done the Lake District thing (not forgetting to look up the old Sunderland Flying Boat Factory Site on the side of Windermere) instead of heading back south...Accidently head N/E and visit the boys who are rebuilding K7 they are happy to welcome visitors who have "done a bit"....Jilly will... uum enjoy it I'm sure,

Good Luck Phill.
nothing would suit me more Phill, but N/E of Windermere covers a fecking big area, need a bit more input -------would love to call in on the guys doing the rebuild, I probably know half of them anyway..
need a break, had a stressful day .

[jackiewilson]

Played about with some hefty chunks of metal---------got into making a present day raceboat with one of those characterless outboards.
First things first------a new blade in the bandsaw.
Finished a wicked gear case-------outrageous ----------- waisted, kinda sexy motor and mid! No pipes, just curves------ "Lola Monroe" kinda propulsion.
Show you a progress piccie ot two when I get back

Drew the hull on a chunk 4 1/2"x 1" solid alloy. Cockpit comes out of a 2"X2 1/2" solid billet--------be a hell of a lot of iron filings on the floor before this gets completed--------be well in time for Tavares!

Bed early tonight------need to hit the road before dawn--------traffic heading north on the M1 gets off to an early start on Fridays .

[ron54]

Jackie, I cant do linkies but if you google..."the bluebird project" that will give you the heads up..

You know the jockey Ted Warby for a start... you may know the spanner men, I don't think they are racers though but they are bl**dy good.

I don't have many regrets in my life but I would to love to live round the corner from that shop.....well that and Doris Day!!!!!!


Drive carefully.. those T.I.R. trucks don't come with mirrors........Phill

[jackiewilson]

Made it to Harrogate------checked into the very swish Pine Marten hotel-------I tell you, if that biggest little midget in the world Serra was here he'd have his rods out --------coy carp in the pond here are as big as Dolphins --------but this is Yorkshire we're talking about !
Went back to the village where I spent the war years-------it appears I'm the last man standing------it's all changed-------even the plumbing-------everyone in my street had an outside toilet, but they've gone, been demolished------bloody roses planted where the bogs were-----sacrilidge I tell you!
Made it here in under 5 hours-------unscathed------no thanks to the suicide jockeys who once were known as "The Knights Of The Road"-------Lorry drivers today have got sh-t for brains, saw the worst examples of road hogs, inconsiderate bastards who in the afterlife should be doomed to drive dodgems until hell freezes over!
Im OK though-----I got here------I have a very large glass of wine in my hand so cheers to all my friends----God bless you all. ,

[ron54]

Made it to Harrogate------checked into the very swish Pine Marten hotel-------I tell you, if that biggest little midget in the world Serra was here he'd have his rods out --------coy carp in the pond here are as big as Dolphins --------but this is Yorkshire we're talking about !
Went back to the village where I spent the war years-------it appears I'm the last man standing------it's all changed-------even the plumbing-------everyone in my street had an outside toilet, but they've gone, been demolished------bloody roses planted where the bogs were-----sacrilidge I tell you!
Made it here in under 5 hours-------unscathed------no thanks to the suicide jockeys who once were known as "The Knights Of The Road"-------Lorry drivers today have got sh-t for brains, saw the worst examples of road hogs, inconsiderate bastards who in the afterlife should be doomed to drive dodgems until hell freezes over!
Im OK though-----I got here------I have a very large glass of wine in my hand so cheers to all my friends----God bless you all. ,


To quote our old friend John Wayne.. "Lookin' back can be a bad habit" (True Grit 1969)

Not for us though aay?.......

[jackiewilson]

To quote our old friend John Wayne.. "Lookin' back can be a bad habit" (True Grit 1969)

Not for us though aay?.......

Phill, if you want to live long enough to be a grumpy old git, never, ever tell an Old Fart, "Looking back can be a bad habit" ----------it's what we do ! ------restore things back to better than original, bring back the "blast from the past".
Take anything in life you want-------boats and trains, planes, cars, paintings, sculptures, clocks and watches. None of the new is worth a fraction of what the old fetches at auction------and in most cases are they as beautiful or well made !
Although I love "Looking Back"-------it won't ever stop me from moving ahead------looking at pastures new, wondering what's over the hill, seeing if I can still "Do It".
I still look forward to the excitement of a new day, wondering what's going to happen next, where I'm going ? Will I get there, will I come back, will I like it ? Can I make it, will my peers like what I've done? Are the hands and mind and body still in working order?
All this and more can be answered if you just "LOOK BACK" occasionally !
Here endeth the first lesson-----my old headmaster used to say that every day after assembly prayers.

This very posh hotel dates back just a few hundred years, but the surrounding towns and villages go back thousands of years-----long before the doomsday book-------forecast is for HEAVY RAIN, up here in deepest Yorkshire -------that means take a brolly and a raincoat.

[jackiewilson]

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they close the gardens here around midnight, warnings are given, fish eat herons !
All dissapearences are put down to the coys-----no stray cats or dogs or lost children, vagrants or mothers in law.
Stay away Serra------you got no chance !

[jackiewilson]

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You do not want to make the King of England pissed off at you !
Abbotts at Bolton Abbey did just that------then the roof was left smouldering------mind you that was a few hundred years ago!
The Abbey itself has been used daily for over 850 years continuously --------must be one of the newcomers------some old chapels have done over a thousand years!
Went into the boon docks where I used to go at 17/18 years old on either a Speed Twin, Tiger 100, or a 750 Thunderbird, with a motley crew of fellow teenagers.
Settle, Malham and Skipton-------wild country-----God made it and forgot it !

[jackiewilson]

Craig won the first race in Sarasota------only made second in the next heat-------needs to do better than that to get the title. C'mon boy-------you can do it-----you got grandad rooting for ya!

[jackiewilson]

Craig won the last race------one race tomorrow-----9points behind------upshot is-----he has to win, the guy leading the championship has to do better than fifth, makes for exciting biting .

[jackiewilson]

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[jackiewilson]

Well, the boy did OK------needed to win all five races to make sure of the title.
Three firsts and a second ain't TOO shabby I don't suppose.
Craig drove the nuts off 'n the boat-------beat the living day lights out of it-------smashed things up pretty good -------a lot of man hours needed to make it fit for racing today.
My grandson just needs to come first today------fate will deal the last card---as it usually does, but come hell or high water one thing remains abundantly clear------the kid drove his heart out, well done my boy----IM PROUD OF YOU.

[jackiewilson]

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Went to the Ruskin Museum in Hawkshead where the remains of "Bluebird" are kept.
First piccie is a model in a tourist shop window !
Rebuild is being done up in Teeside by Bill Smith who has his own engineering works.

Thing that surmazed me was the full history of Ken Warby and his World record efforts and his visit to the Ruskin Museum?
Most of the old farts met up with Ken at Gieco's a few years back---- small world "Init" ?

[jackiewilson]

Well, Craig won the final heat in Sarasota--------four wins and a second put him top of the heap.
He needed five out of five------lost out on the title by three points!

Some days you eat bear!!!!!

[jackiewilson]

Funny how all the old farts hibernate at weekends, has to be somebody out there who disagrees with what I'm saying------maybe most of em got taken to the old folks farm ! Where there's no signal.

Watched the P1 final last night on the link that Mark sent me-------craig quite obviously did not have the quickest boat-----he did have one he could put anywhere with confidence ------got the set up spot on and used his experience as a Triple World Offshore Champion to out drive the rest of the pack!
They are not the prettiest boats I ever saw, but one of a kind racing always was a compromise or you never would get a novice in one. What it does do, is make for close racing!
What it doesn't do is stop the bitching and moaning you always get when one guy dominates !
Craig offered to give his boat to any other driver there, and he would take their boat------needless to say there were no takers.
He also said he never once saw. 66 mph-------so they fitted webcams to three of the boats to prove it. His included.

Monday morning again-----just love that day! Off on another adventure !!!!!

[jackiewilson]

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[jackiewilson]

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This is ones just for you Gene-------thought that you being so much older than me, might just remember this before it was shipped to Joburg SA.

[jackiewilson]

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Of of all the cars in the museum at Windermere -------that's the one I like best XK 140 Jag.
Just the dogs cajones.

[jackiewilson]

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Bentley 4 1/2 litre, mundane, "rich mans car"------couldn't give 'em away after the war, saw several for sale in Motorsport for £100 -----that was 1946/7.
Meself, I wouldn't give it garage space-----but this one comes with Campbell history, that would take it up in value by a shilling or two.

[jackiewilson]

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Big old V12 Cadillac Fleetwood--------elegant but thirsty old bastard------only does gallons per mile----not miles per gallon, don't doubt some dopey footballer or gullible golfer would shell out a couple of mill or more for this old dinosaur .

[jackiewilson]

Must add to the above----IT DOES HAVE WHITEWALL TYRES.

[GENE LANHAM]

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Big old V12 Cadillac Fleetwood--------elegant but thirsty old bastard------only does gallons per mile----not miles per gallon, don't doubt some dopey footballer or gullible golfer would shell out a couple of mill or more for this old dinosaur .

Possibly a V-16??

Love the wide whitewalls---

[ron54]

Jackie do they still have the replica K7 and LSR car there??

Are you going to try and make the trip to see Bill Smith??

No more questions for now.........Phill.

[jackiewilson]

Yes,-----yes-----and no. ,!!!!!! Phill.
never realised the Bluebird museum was at the Car Museum!
There are world record breakers there------both on water and land
Electric world beaters-----piston engined cars and boats-----turbines. ( BLOW JOBS )
Even the mock up boat Mark drove for Anthony Hopkins in the film "ACROSS THE LAKE"
Trip to the museum should be top of the wish list for petrol heads and boataholics alike!
Great selection of motor cycles, bikes, pedal cars and model cars!
Spent a very enjoyable morning there.

[ron54]

Yes,-----yes-----and no. ,!!!!!! Phill.
never realised the Bluebird museum was at the Car Museum!
There are world record breakers there------both on water and land
Electric world beaters-----piston engined cars and boats-----turbines. ( BLOW JOBS )
Even the mock up boat Mark drove for Anthony Hopkins in the film "ACROSS THE LAKE"
Trip to the museum should be top of the wish list for petrol heads and boataholics alike!
Great selection of motor cycles, bikes, pedal cars and model cars!
Spent a very enjoyable morning there.

Yes..Yes and No what does that mean? sounds like a knock back at the Top Rank back in the 60's......

The one on the edge of Coniston has the genuine bits of D.C's tin and will one day will house the rebuilt K7

The other one has a good selection of chariots and artefacts including the replicas used in the TV dramatizations of D.C's & his Father's antics.

I enjoyed both venues and would recommend both or either to anyone who has an interest in wheels or hulls..

Windermere also has its own Motor Boat Museum located on the edge of err...
Lake Windermere!

I am not a tour guide nor do I have shares in any business I have mentioned.....I do however like Boats, Cars and engines....Phill

[FUJIMO]

..Little before 9:00 PM here in South Florida & things are heat'n up outside... Massive fireworks going off everywhere you can see along the coast & everyone's celebrating our independence from England in a huge way! Go'n outside & mak'n some noise myself. Happy 4th of July everyone!https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13567185_1154155187970759_3621860797909489432_n.jpg?oh=63ebc0de7aaed83d88f291cd60a1fa74&oe=57F44FA1

[jackiewilson]

And a happy Fourth of July to you too Dave.
Isnt it great that every nation has its own national day-----regardless------that's how it should be.
Im very proud to be British -------and I don't doubt for one minute you're proud to be American .
i have my own views on religion which I keep to myself. Would not dream of trying to change your view to mine, I believe that's freedom of choice.
There are people in this world who believe "their way" is the only way, I don't go along with that------it doesn't mean I'm looking for a fight-----sometimes you can't do right whichever way you turn.

End of today's sermon !

[jackiewilson]

Phill, didn't think I needed to explicate to you ?

Yes, yes, and no, is the answer to thread 4323-----you asked.

Think long and hard and I'm sure you'll get there------eventually ?

Ran out of battery on my camera before I reached the Campbell museum-------somebody gave me a smart phone to use--------found the camera on it and clicked away to my hearts content-------have not got a clue how to download the damn thing.
Heading for Shropshire-----east of Wales today, back home to civilisation tomorrow -------one of my younger great grand kids will show me how to get piccies out of the camera I'm sure!

[jackiewilson]

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Al Capone's bulletproof, armour plated, supercharged Buick-------I have no idea how it comes to be in the Windermere museum------apparently it was clocked at 114 mph, not too shabby for a three ton sit up and beg type vehicle ?

[jackiewilson]

Possibly a V-16??

Love the wide whitewalls---
It probably was a V16 Gene------I was merely overcome be the size and sheer enormity of the beast!
Seats 8 passengers in comfort. So it couldn't really be called a "family car" unless you come from Louisiana or Tennessee I suppose ?
I thought the 1927 Johannesburg Fire Engine was right up your street-----wooden spoke wheels and all.

Talked with Mark last night------said Craig beat the boat to death-----transoms hanging out, backs broken------decks parted company with the hull, engine mounts wore out ------steering shot to pieces.
Almost beyond repair--------cheaper to build a new boat.
He told Craig he was hard on the boat------Craig said-----with only five laps you can't afford to be gentle!

[Bob V]

Isnt it great that every nation has its own national day-----regardless------that's how it should be.

It appears that your "Independence" day is going to be June 23rd (Brexit) and it does not look like it is going to be anything to celebrate. This morning on the news it stated that Nigel Farage had resigned. I think that he is planning to get out of the country before the lynch mobs string him up. I have tried to find any benefit of the UK leaving the EU and I am just not seeing it. Everything the common man was promised appears to be based on bad information.

[jackiewilson]

Not quite like that Bob,
we will be able to enforce our own laws that have stood us in good stead for hundreds of years instead of Brussels calling the shots------did you know we could not imprison terrorist, rapists and killers unless Brussels said it was ok to do so.
We had no say in who could enter our country-----arrest an immigrant and he screamed not fair!
Health service is crippled with vagrants from all over the hog market demanding free benefits, housing, cars and smart phones. Angela Merkel told us who we had to let in----we had to obey or get fined.

Any one who has a boat can fish our waters, right up to the beach, anywhere in Britain, that's unless your a British fisherman---------then you can't fish home waters or catch what you want------you are given a quota-----catch more, you have to throw it back.

Do you really think the worlds money will be taken out of London -----nobody else is capable of handling it.

Through wars, pestilence , plagues and unrest, Somehow England always manages to bounce back stronger than before!

[Bob V]

Not quite like that Bob,
we will be able to enforce our own laws that have stood us in good stead for hundreds of years instead of Brussels calling the shots------did you know we could not imprison terrorist, rapists and killers unless Brussels said it was ok to do so.
We had no say in who could enter our country-----arrest an immigrant and he screamed not fair!
Health service is crippled with vagrants from all over the hog market demanding free benefits, housing, cars and smart phones. Angela Merkel told us who we had to let in----we had to obey or get fined.

Any one who has a boat can fish our waters, right up to the beach, anywhere in Britain, that's unless your a British fisherman---------then you can't fish home waters or catch what you want------you are given a quota-----catch more, you have to throw it back.

Do you really think the worlds money will be taken out of London -----nobody else is capable of handling it.

Through wars, pestilence , plagues and unrest, Somehow England always manages to bounce back stronger than before!

Jackie - Thanks for your insight. The information that you brought up are things that we never hear over here "across the pond." That makes me question why I even bother to watch the news.

[mister h]

Yes,-----yes-----and no. ,!!!!!! Phill.
never realised the Bluebird museum was at the Car Museum!
There are world record breakers there------both on water and land
Electric world beaters-----piston engined cars and boats-----turbines. ( BLOW JOBS )
Even the mock up boat Mark drove for Anthony Hopkins in the film "ACROSS THE LAKE"
Trip to the museum should be top of the wish list for petrol heads and boataholics alike!
Great selection of motor cycles, bikes, pedal cars and model cars!
Spent a very enjoyable morning there.
Hi Jackie did you visit the Wiindemere powerboatracing club and go down to the waters edge where they had the pits.I visited there about 7 yrs ago and looked out over the water closed my eyes and could recall the sound of BIllys engine and the thud when his boat hit the water.He would have been 86 now he was born in 1930.

[powerabout]

The BBC has been getting funding from the EU so they are anti leave
FTSE back higher then it was prior so that tells me Institutional investors thinks the future is bright

[Bob V]

The BBC has been getting funding from the EU so they are anti leave
FTSE back higher then it was prior so that tells me Institutional investors thinks the future is bright

Here is a sample of the news that we get here in the US:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-07-05/brexit-erodes-u-k-economic-pillars-as-property-investors-flee

[Scream And Fly]

That is so awesome! This thread is amazing. Look how many views and pages!


..Little before 9:00 PM here in South Florida & things are heat'n up outside... Massive fireworks going off everywhere you can see along the coast & everyone's celebrating our independence from England in a huge way! Go'n outside & mak'n some noise myself. Happy 4th of July everyone!https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13567185_1154155187970759_3621860797909489432_n.jpg?oh=63ebc0de7aaed83d88f291cd60a1fa74&oe=57F44FA1

[powerabout]

Here is a sample of the news that we get here in the US:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-07-05/brexit-erodes-u-k-economic-pillars-as-property-investors-flee
gamblers
whereas here in Asia the banks were overwhelmed with people trying to buy UK property when the currency dropped.

[jackiewilson]

gamblers
whereas here in Asia the banks were overwhelmed with people trying to buy UK property when the currency dropped.

Amazing how Fujimo ( Dave ) celebrates his independence from England -----then frowns on our independence from Europe.
Its not all as gloomy as it first appears-----we pay £350,000.000 PER DAY, --just to be part of the EU, we are the second highest donor ! ------of course we get some of it back, but at what cost ?
Take a look at the footsie two weeks down the line-----hardly a blip !!
Farage was as close to a fascist as you can get without being arrested, a loud mouthed bully and a real Pratt -------he had to go-----good riddance!
Corbyn has led the Labour Party over the cliff like lemmings ------he'll jump ship and follow milliband into obscurity-------Tory party will have a female prime minister again, final shoot out will be between two females so that's a dead cert.
One thing remains certain, with the Bank of England run by a "YANK"-----and the country by a "SKIRT"

WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG ,!!?????

DAWNS EARLY LIGHT AND GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. WE GOT US A WINNER DONTCHA KNOW .

[jackiewilson]

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Back to normal------it's what this threads all about.

A 2 CV biscuit box------one of the ugliest cars ever made----any self respecting cyclist could pass it without getting out of breath.
Two horsepower-------but one of them had guts ache and the other a gammy leg, sounded like it had the croup and ran like a dog with hiccups, apart from that I suppose it was ok for the Average French Motorist.
Again, what the hell it was doing in an English motor museum, I have no idea !

[powerabout]

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Back to normal------it's what this threads all about.

A 2 CV biscuit box------one of the ugliest cars ever made----any self respecting cyclist could pass it without getting out of breath.
Two horsepower-------but one of them had guts ache and the other a gammy leg, sounded like it had the croup and ran like a dog with hiccups, apart from that I suppose it was ok for the Average French Motorist.
Again, what the hell it was doing in an English motor museum, I have no idea !
James Bond drove one once..

[powerabout]

Amazing how Fujimo ( Dave ) celebrates his independence from England -----then frowns on our independence from Europe.
Its not all as gloomy as it first appears-----we pay £350,000.000 PER DAY, --just to be part of the EU, we are the second highest donor ! ------of course we get some of it back, but at what cost ?
Take a look at the footsie two weeks down the line-----hardly a blip !!
Farage was as close to a fascist as you can get without being arrested, a loud mouthed bully and a real Pratt -------he had to go-----good riddance!
Corbyn has led the Labour Party over the cliff like lemmings ------he'll jump ship and follow milliband into obscurity-------Tory party will have a female prime minister again, final shoot out will be between two females so that's a dead cert.
One thing remains certain, with the Bank of England run by a "YANK"-----and the country by a "SKIRT"

WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG ,!!?????

DAWNS EARLY LIGHT AND GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. WE GOT US A WINNER DONTCHA KNOW .

That criminal Hillary will cause a war with Russia if she gets in

[jackiewilson]

That criminal Hillary will cause a war with Russia if she gets in

So your not in love with her Pilgrim?

[powerabout]

she has slipped out of being charged more times than the teflon don

[jackiewilson]

Bet you wouldn't kick her out of bed 'till after, would you Pilgrim ?

Finally made it back home just before 9pm------last time I shall ever go back to the Lake District , it's full to the brim with chinks, japs, Asians, Ukrainians and Turks. Every waiter and waitress was from one "Stan" or another-------Kazakhstan ----Kurdistan ----Afghanistan ------there's probably a "LAURELSTAN" somewhere over there.
T shirts and dopey hats with ----"-Kiss me quick-------I've been to Coniston"------was tempted to flash my SO WHAT t shirt!
I used to think Piccadilly Circus ------Times Square------Blackpool on Easter Sunday were busy places, not so bloody likely, they're like churchyards compared to the Lake District ------stay away unless you got lots of spare time and a pocketful of silver-------it's officially off my wish list.

[Bob V]

James Bond drove one once..


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[powerabout]

My bad, rode in one
If Carol asked me, I would let her take control after all she is a couple of years older than me

[powerabout]

Bet you wouldn't kick her out of bed 'till after, would you Pilgrim ?
.
Crikey, wash your mouth out with soap and castor oil and I hope you race Hanimax outboards for ever...
I wouldnt wish her on my worst enemy, what are you thinking?
She's 2' shorter than me as well.

[jackiewilson]

You don't ride "in them"-----you pull on the steering wheel yelling "GIDDYUP" push the stick that's poking out the dashboard as far down its throat as is possible and dig your Spurs in-----if your lucky---- it'll move------ very, very slowly!

[powerabout]

You don't ride "in them"-----you pull on the steering wheel yelling "GIDDYUP" push the stick that's poking out the dashboard as far down its throat as is possible and dig your Spurs in-----if your lucky---- it'll move------ very, very slowly!
I did notice in the film it was all downhill....

[Bob V]

James Bond drove one once..

He did drive it. When she could not navigate the roads, he took the wheel.

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[powerabout]

she retired for cigarette?

[ron54]

J.W. With the greatest of respect could I ask you to go back to post # 4334.......A young feller has asked about Windermere.


I did the same as he but several years later.....I think you've earned the right much more than I to tell it like it was......Phill.


Also would you please check your P.M.'S

[jackiewilson]

Hi Jackie did you visit the Wiindemere powerboatracing club and go down to the waters edge where they had the pits.I visited there about 7 yrs ago and looked out over the water closed my eyes and could recall the sound of BIllys engine and the thud when his boat hit the water.He would have been 86 now he was born in 1930.

You and me have totally different takes on Shakey's accident Steve-------don't want to get into a pissing contest with you----so decided to keep my thoughts to myself, it's not often I do that !!!

Bill wanted me to go halves with him in a wooden bungalow they were building on stilts out on the water-------cost was £3,000, I didn't think it was a wise investment-----he reckoned we could rent it out and show a profit. I said it was always raining in Windermere and who would go there except in August.
Another ten years and it'll be just like "Mouseland" ------ six lane motorway, all the way up to Bowness.
Anyway the tree huggers made sure there's no powerboats on Windermere ------that's because we all laughed and said it could never happen------but it did.

No, I did not visit the clubhouse, last time I was in there was with Shakey-------twenty minutes before he died---------too many memories.
We always stayed at the Low Wood, Norman and Betty Buckleys place------we used to stay there with Joe Owen and the Lancashire lot!

[jackiewilson]

Here it comes again ! , ! Thursday, car boot sale time-----rent day, -------just always seems to be Thursday .
Had a very good day yesterday-------did a heavy old lump of a hydro for Roger H., couldn't get the mount right no matter what------tried a dozen times, yesterday tried a new slant and bingo, did it!!!
Finally put the finishing touches to it Roger.

Made big inroads into the F2 concept------pleased with what's going on so far-------ordered all the new grits I need to beaver away at solid billets of alloy--------ought to wear an air helmet for this job-------lots of snot and filings flying about---------thank the Lord I put a new blade in the bandsaw, it's the last one of the three Gary gave me.

Didn't have any rain yesterday, or a lot of sun-----still got a long way to go before it can call itself "SUMMER"--------pools been a waste of CO2 up to now-----been out on Fishies Sunseeker just the once ! So much for Global Warming.
Serra doesn't help any, keeps sending me piccies of Florida sunshine-------not to worry-----I'll get the little bugger back in Tavares .

[Rotary John]

Here it comes again ! , ! Thursday, car boot sale time-----rent day, -------just always seems to be Thursday .
Had a very good day yesterday-------did a heavy old lump of a hydro for Roger H., couldn't get the mount right no matter what------tried a dozen times, yesterday tried a new slant and bingo, did it!!!
Finally put the finishing touches to it Roger.

Made big inroads into the F2 concept------pleased with what's going on so far-------ordered all the new grits I need to beaver away at solid billets of alloy--------ought to wear an air helmet for this job-------lots of snot and filings flying about---------thank the Lord I put a new blade in the bandsaw, it's the last one of the three Gary gave me.

Didn't have any rain yesterday, or a lot of sun-----still got a long way to go before it can call itself "SUMMER"--------pools been a waste of CO2 up to now-----been out on Fishies Sunseeker just the once ! So much for Global Warming.
Serra doesn't help any, keeps sending me piccies of Florida sunshine-------not to worry-----I'll get the little bugger back in Tavares .
It's supposed to be 101F here today. I'll send you some of our heat if you send us some of your cool.

[powerabout]

Hi John
Have you see the engine called the "liquid piston"? ( orbital motion)
http://liquidpiston.com/

Cheers

[jackiewilson]

hi john
have you see the engine called the "liquid piston"? ( orbital motion)
cheers

ive always pist liquid pilgrim. .????

[jackiewilson]

It's supposed to be 101F here today. I'll send you some of our heat if you send us some of your cool.

Maybe global warming only affects the USA Johnno !

[GENE LANHAM]

An exciting week in the mountains!!---It started with company from Denver (4) and it is ending with company from Deutschland (5)

-----and a birthday celebration (85)--

But the most exciting---the REDBIRDMALIBUSTANG flies again!! After over two years of working in my 'shop' everything is completed, and a test flight of over 1.5 hours confirms every thing is working---and the INSPECTION is signed off!!

(The last pic is the famous 'Mount of the Holy Cross" from 17,000 feet)

Tricks that old racers get up to---

http://i68.tinypic.com/2911e0m.jpg

http://i68.tinypic.com/15mo035.jpg

http://i67.tinypic.com/2ektcp1.jpg

[jackiewilson]

Congratulations Gene-------proves we can still climb mountains and make things happen . Will bring the "REDBIRD" to. Tavares.

[jackiewilson]

Like I said "You're so much older than me".

[2us70]

I like picture #2. Left seat.

[jackiewilson]

Soldiered on with the F2 concept---------not like any boat in particular------just a mix of old, new, and mightabees ------ see if it's anywhere near presentable by the weekend, if it is, I'll post a piccie or two.

Waste of time today at the the car boot sale-----same old junk------different day !

Still have some "Bluedird" pictures to download from my phone------first time I ever used a phone as a Kodak !

[jackiewilson]

Tried to get piccies out of the phone on to the iPad, lost two phoggies trying-----need instruction, wonder if you can "Teach an old dog new tricks" ?
Beard trim and haircut day-----locks are out of control-----my hairdresser is her who shall be obeyed and simply said ""Beardtrim"------------Nuff said !

Sold my old pillar drill to a friend of mine______meeting him up country for lunch------he builds model aircraft and wanted an accurate heavyweight machine------I'm trying to downsize, bought a modern bench press with a wind up table--------what a piece of junk-----made in Taiwan -----rattles like a tin of marbles and is as accurate as a good guess!

Will fit fit all new bearings before I give it up as a bad job.

Moral of this story is -----if your in the market for a drill, buy American or English -----only junk tools and machines come from East of Italy.

Here endeth today's lesson------have a good day. ,

[GENE LANHAM]

I like picture #2. Left seat.

Me too Jim!!

Did you check the flight director---?? 60 degree left bank??

[Bob V]

An exciting week in the mountains!!---It started with company from Denver (4) and it is ending with company from Deutschland (5)

-----and a birthday celebration (85)--

But the most exciting---the REDBIRDMALIBUSTANG flies again!! After over two years of working in my 'shop' everything is completed, and a test flight of over 1.5 hours confirms every thing is working---and the INSPECTION is signed off!!

(The last pic is the famous 'Mount of the Holy Cross" from 17,000 feet)

Tricks that old racers get up to---

http://i68.tinypic.com/2911e0m.jpg

http://i68.tinypic.com/15mo035.jpg

http://i67.tinypic.com/2ektcp1.jpg



Gene, Congratulations...!!

What ever is that you are doing, don't change a thing because it is obviously working for you.

[jackiewilson]

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Mounted the hydro--------made the mount for the F2 -------seems like I've been "MOUNTING" for the last couple of days (no wonder I feel knackered)--------just don't tell the kitchen goddess.

All things being equal, I should get something fit for human perusal tomorrow------if I sweep up all the alloy filings from the bench and surrounding area -------I could cash it all in at the "recycling facility" and make a shilling or two!

[jackiewilson]

Will do my usual Saturday forage at the scrap yard this morning------have a whole free day today to sort things out in the shop-------on track to finish the F2----- nothing else planned for the moment.

Stavros has been very quiet lately, so has Willabee --------thought I might have heard a comment from one or t'other-------could be they're both on vacation------or, I could be not flavour of the month ?

Still no sign of summer, still in long pants, but down to just two cashmeres------had four days in May when shorts were worn-----nothing since-----one can but hope there's an improvement afore long!

[jackiewilson]

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Told ad you I should get the F2 bone and dusted-------here it is !

[jackiewilson]

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Now heres red one to test the little grey cells---------that's Charlie Sheppard on the right--------anyone think they know the other three ?

[jackiewilson]

Had great couple of hours at the "recycling facility"------- found an ME 109 in the brass bin, absolute pristine condition. A jewellery box in the form of a turtle-----about 100/150 years old. An old English fox hunting horn in brass and copper-----some two foot long. Several other bits and bobs which no doubt will join the other "useless, but too good to chuck away" pieces in the DO NOT OPEN cupboard.
reason you don't open the cupboard is that every thing falls out if you do, takes forever to pile it all back in again.
Cant believe I've finished everything! -----don't have anything "on the go"-----may have time to do some golf trophies for this years Tavares tourney------stranger things have happened.

[2us70]

Jackie. I ran across a televised P1 Superstock race from Jacksonville today. I am guessing one of the guys in the GIECO boat is your son. Interesting racing. Looks like a one design class. Can you explain some of the rules? Have you been in one of those boats.

[jackiewilson]

Jackie. I ran across a televised P1 Superstock race from Jacksonville today. I am guessing one of the guys in the GIECO boat is your son. Interesting racing. Looks like a one design class. Can you explain some of the rules? Have you been in one of those boats.

The guy that won four out of five races in the P1 boat at Sarasota driving the GIECO boat is my GRANDSON-------
boats and motors are all alike--------you get given a prop on race day------win a heat and you get posted outside in the next heat--------five laps per heat-------four laps on Saturday-----one on Sunday.
Boats run around 65 mph.
No, I haven't been in one of those P1/s------I dislike V bottoms intensely.

[2us70]

As a long time V bottom driver and current owner of one which runs about that speed I can say that those boats look like a handful. Big ponderous V bottoms with ventilated strakes and hydraulic steering make for some surprises. I suspect prop blowout is also always lurking just below the surface.

[FUJIMO]

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[jackiewilson]

Dave, I have to bow to your superior skills with photos and computers----bloody near genius -----I can't even take a half tidy picture of the stuff I make-------and I can destroy Kodaks on a monthly basis.
Last camera I bought funnily enough was a FUJI, ran great for nearly a year, then refused to accept the memory card-----so , I pushed a little harder and all the little teeth on the card started to break off------tried blowing out the slot with an airline, that didn't work-------took it in to the Camera Shop,------he wanted $225 to service the damn thing-------Told me FUJI WOULD WANT $300 for doing it---------told him about "Sex and Travel" and we're no longer on speaking terms!
Sony, little hand held job my daughter Sam bought me for my birthday three years ago was fine until I started leaving it in the shop-------does not like iron filings and sawdust------the shutter has mad fits of depression and half closes when you switch it off- until I bang the base on the bench-------and refuses to fully open when turned on------that is until I poke it with the index digit------that fixes it for a while.
Had to revert back to the old. PANOSONIC with the LIECA lens-----ten years old and six pixels, but at least it works.
Thanks for tidying up the piccies. -----makes it look like I know what I'm doing------which of course is a complete fallacy . J.

[jackiewilson]

Dave, I have to bow to your superior skills with photos and computers----bloody near genius -----I can't even take a half tidy picture of the stuff I make-------and I can destroy Kodaks on a monthly basis.
Last camera I bought funnily enough was a FUJI, ran great for nearly a year, then refused to accept the memory card-----so , I pushed a little harder and all the little teeth on the card started to break off------tried blowing out the slot with an airline, that didn't work-------took it in to the Camera Shop,------he wanted $225 to service the damn thing-------Told me FUJI WOULD WANT $300 for doing it---------told him about "Sex and Travel" and we're no longer on speaking terms!
Sony, little hand held job my daughter Sam bought me for my birthday three years ago was fine until I started leaving it in the shop-------does not like iron filings and sawdust------the shutter has mad fits of depression and half closes when you switch it off- until I bang the base on the bench-------and refuses to fully open when turned on------that is until I poke it with the index digit------that fixes it for a while.
Had to revert back to the old. PANOSONIC with the LIECA lens-----ten years old and six pixels, but at least it works.
Thanks for tidying up the piccies. -----makes it look like I know what I'm doing------which of course is a complete fallacy . J.

[Bob V]

"Seems like I've been "MOUNTING" for the last couple of days (no wonder I feel knackered)--------just don't tell the kitchen goddess."

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Lucky You...!!

[jackiewilson]

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Lucky You...!!


Fortune favours the brave-----the handsome guys------and the liars !

[jackiewilson]

Well, well, well, now that was not supposed to happen-------little old Portugal pissed all over France's parade------how could France not win-- hot favourites-----they had all the stars-------Renaldo injured------what could possibly go wrong ?------just one teeny weeny tiny little thing-------Portugal scored------France didn't.
Somedays you eat bear !
Murray won Wimbledon!
Hamilton won Silverstone.( I still refused to watch )
All in all, not a bad day in July ------we are promised summer is coming-------NEXT WEEK.?

[jackiewilson]

Just heard the very sad news that Lee Davies passed away.
Met him in Canada a couple of years ago-----spent a great afternoon with him at his house and garage that housed the most marvellous collection of RACEBOATS and engines I have ever seen.
He had a knowledge of Mercury engines on a par with Willabee!
A lovely man ! Benny, I am so sorry, you lost a good friend.

While I was there about fifty yards from his house, Lee took me by the elbow and whispered, " don't look round, just walk steadily into the garage" I did as was asked------he closed the door-----I said" "what the hell was all that about Lee"--------he replied " just a big old grisly that keeps popping in to see us now and again, he doesn't like sudden movement.
That was the moment my bowels let loose-----Lee, R.I.P. it was a pleasure meeting you.J.

[FUJIMO]

Jackie...Your visit with Lee Davies... https://youtu.be/lcU8THp9qFM

[FUJIMO]

Jackies visit again... https://youtu.be/7jnE55DD29M

[jackiewilson]

Dave, I forgot to mention the guy who took me to Lee's house was Nick Springate--------Mark Benson ( Benny ) and Nick do a great job recording outboard history.
Jilly bought me a ticket on the Rocky Mountain railroad for my 80th birthday------ boarded at Banff or Calgary, I forget which.! Landed in Vancouver and was met by Nick, stayed with him for three days--------( you all know the adage " friends and fish stay fresh for three days").
Met a bunch of Canadian boaters and went for a ride in a rapid little runabout with a 300+ HP Merc strapped on its bum----- memorable !

Time to get up and face the day------will continue this later in the day.

[mister h]

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Now heres red one to test the little grey cells---------that's Charlie Sheppard on the right--------anyone think they know the other three ? Well hears my guess it was the Bristol race 1974 from the left is Fred Oram his trophy should be for winning the OI class 89cu inch with a Mercury 1250sbp with Silo.Then Bob Hering who won the ON class with a T3 Mercury not 100% sure but it looks like Jim Wagner next he ran the OMC Brugge racing operation up till august 1974 when Paul Kalb took over.348676

[jackiewilson]

Kind of a melancholy sort of day-----saddened by the demise of Lee Davies-----he went to enormous lengths to put the perfect finishing touch to any project he started. The whole collection is priceless. Just hope it isn't sold off willy nilly, that's a national archive, a treasure that will never be emulated.
it either needs to be sold to a single individual enthusiast or to the Canadian or American antique boating association .
If you ever wondered what a "SILO" looked like------Lee had a perfect example !

I got seven "head down and arse up hours" in today-----the V8 (T8X) is coming along nicely---never imagined I would be this far advanced after just three days.
Now done the T3X-----T4X--------T5X--------T6X----- T12X --------now here comes the 8X------cooking with gas today.
Piccies by the end of the week if I get a tail wind and a downhill run!!!

[jackiewilson]

Well hears my guess it was the Bristol race 1974 from the left is Fred Oram his trophy should be for winning the OI class 89cu inch with a Mercury 1250sbp with Silo.Then Bob Hering who won the ON class with a T3 Mercury not 100% sure but it looks like Jim Wagner next he ran the OMC Brugge racing operation up till august 1974 when Paul Kalb took over.348676
Pretty close Steve, three out of four is not bad-----but you don't get the "kewpie doll".

[jackiewilson]

Well hears my guess it was the Bristol race 1974 from the left is Fred Oram his trophy should be for winning the OI class 89cu inch with a Mercury 1250sbp with Silo.Then Bob Hering who won the ON class with a T3 Mercury not 100% sure but it looks like Jim Wagner next he ran the OMC Brugge racing operation up till august 1974 when Paul Kalb took over.348676
Err Stevie baby------the OI CLASS WAS 1000 BP---------1250 BP was OZ------both had a silo exhaust ----different gear ratios !

[mister h]

Pretty close Steve, three out of four is not bad-----but you don't get the "kewpie doll". Hey Jackie you only asked for 3 names besides Charlis so which one was wrong?

[jackiewilson]

Fred Oram always drove for Park Furnishing------I think that was Fred's own business-------only drivers I know that drove for Toshiba, were Renato and -------bugger, I forgot !!!
1974 ? I thought the V6 Merc motors were out by then ?
Wags that I remember, didn't look like that !!

Suns up, little Betty stayed overnight, all's well with the world-------getting through a rake of stuff in the shop------haven't fallen out with anyone for over a week now----guess I must be mellowing!

Tory leaders finally saw the light-------make it a one horse race------get shut of the other contender-----result ------stability, pound strengthens against all currencies , Footsie rises, common sense takes over-------who knows, maybe we're not out of the woods, but we found the footpath------it may lead to "Recovery" road, AND, we are in charge of our own destiny and free of the E.U. shackles------we got our FREEDOM back. I voted to stay in------but I could have got it wrong. AGAIN.

[powerabout]

Dont worry Jackie
Whoever is first out of a ponzi scheme does best.

[jackiewilson]

Dont worry Jackie
Whoever is first out of a ponzi scheme does best.

Ain't that the truth Pilgrim-----look no further than The USA , Canada, Hong Kong, Australia---------They were all milked --------until somebody dug their heels in and said "NO"

[jackiewilson]

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Finally finished the T8X----well for today anyway------
Mercury have never had a decent emblem-------"Bearded Black Max" -----the Ugly Bastard-----was possibly the worst emblem in the history of corporate advertising ? ( fire away, I got my Kevlar vest on)----------
The best always involves elegance and ladies--------take Miss Mercedes the "FLYING LADY"------Rolls Royce emblem since about 1912-------- still the most coveted car badge of all time.
Always said the Merc admen needed some ginger up the rectum!

[ron54]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=348411&d=1468075953

That may well be Bristol but I just can't place the place so to speak...looks like the back of a motel as you can make out the housekeeping staff in the background but.......

Fred had his own wagon and was contracted to Park Furnishers for deliveries etc. His boat was named "30% OFF" which was
Park Furnishers sales pitch.

Can anyone identify the boat and motor to the left ??..................Phill.

[jackiewilson]

Phill, looks like the Soggy Moggy-----it's got the 'Orrible cowl that All Charlie's tunnels had !

[jackiewilson]

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Tried to to get just one piccie to look about right--------failed miserably.
Must say I like the "shortie" mid section, and the gear case came out good.

Thats the last outboard motor concept------will have one last crack at the cosworth, then move on to something different-------- I'm pig sick of alloy filings and I'm fresh out of coarse green cutting discs-----so it's time to move on!.

[jackiewilson]

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Grandma Jill, ( The Kitchen Goddess ) with Elizabeth--Fleure----Hope-----Stevens.

Far too big a mouthful-------she's plain old Betty to me! And just a tad beautiful---just like her grandma?

[FUJIMO]

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[olboatman]

Jackie I always thought the "Black Max" badge was good marketing..... Put a face on a product that you would never expect to have one. JMO ( I don't think you need that jacket!) Gary

[jackiewilson]

Jackie I always thought the "Black Max" badge was good marketing..... Put a face on a product that you would never expect to have one. JMO ( I don't think you need that jacket!) Gary

Have to disagree with you on that one Gary--------Mercury sold a lot of big outboards DESPITE the bad advertising!
Is there ANYTHING you would really want to own from today's Mercury marketing catalogue------ie:buckle, t shirt, cap, hat ?,.

Todays graphics on the motors lack "oomph and class"

I think they look at eastern products ----then the Jonroods------where have all the creative admen gone--------McDonalds ? Walmart ?

[jackiewilson]

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Some time ago whilst foraging in the scrapyard, I came across a very interesting chunk of alloy. Knew it would come in handy one day!
it suits the FABERGE egg beautifully,
Methinks twould make a perfect "nearest the pin prize" for the ladies---------you don't see many of those lurking around clubhouses these days

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=348870&d=1468410246

[jackiewilson]

Was looking through the "COSWORTH DFV" book last night--------it's by Haynes, has lots of pictures and detail drawings, So I decided, that's the next concept-------- I did a couple of loose cosworths some time ago, but thought I could do better if I tried a bit harder.
It still won't be a scale or working model------ but with a bit of look and a steady hand, sharp tools and a lot of optimism-----maybe something good will come out of it.

Our new prime minister was sworn in today--------swept out all the old, well nearly all-----made Balmy Boris foreign secretary------just hedging her bets in case the colonials vote for Dopey Donald------the two of them will get on famously ----- "THE JOHNSON AND TRUMP SHOW".
Plumb Crazy Putin is planning WW111 -------all we got going for us is the 21st century version of "Abbot and Costello"-------boy are we ever smart-------what's the betting Teresa appoints a whole hockey team of close encouncillors (proper females, in skirts and blouses-----none of your herin today and himmen tomorrow )

Cannot believe it's been four years since the last olympics, yet here it comes again ? Do you realise, we could have put another man on the moon for what it's cost to put all those billionaire athletes in one place! I heard a couple of golfers declined to appear in Rio-----how dare they ? Lynch the bugger's and have done with it.
Im tired and I want to go to bed-----think I heard that somewhere ! Night all, MYGGWY .J.

[jackiewilson]

Thanks Dave for sorting out all my upside down mini pics-----I owe you a beer.

[powerabout]

we need Trump in to stop WW III
what the hell are nato trying to do, not the oldest trick in the book before your economy collapses, declare war on someone?

[jackiewilson]

we need Trump in to stop WW III
what the hell are nato trying to do, not the oldest trick in the book before your economy collapses, declare war on someone?

Agree with you Pilgrim, but it seems like skirts are taking over the world, Sturgeon in Scotland, Merkel in Munchen, May in Mayfair--------Hilary heading for the White House ?------all we need is a Katarina in the Kremlin and we got us a full house. France with the Penn girl-----should I worry ? Bet your sweet bippy I'm worried !
Remember the old adage " when women rule the world" -------now I'm not brave, or stupid enough to say women should stay home, do the cooking .cleaning and ironing, put on the black gear, ready for the breadwinner, but hells teeth, I have to say ------there's cause for concern ------is -the world ready for the biggest revolution there's ever been. .?

[powerabout]

Agree with you Pilgrim, but it seems like skirts are taking over the world, Sturgeon in Scotland, Merkel in Munchen, May in Mayfair--------Hilary heading for the White House ?------all we need is a Katarina in the Kremlin and we got us a full house. France with the Penn girl-----should I worry ? Bet your sweet bippy I'm worried !
Remember the old adage " when women rule the world" -------now I'm not brave, or stupid enough to say women should stay home, do the cooking .cleaning and ironing, put on the black gear, ready for the breadwinner, but hells teeth, I have to say ------there's cause for concern ------is -the world ready for the biggest revolution there's ever been. .?
Well the UK has had a few women in control in the old says and the issue when they have control is they have no morals, there is no live and let live. Just watch when they have a physical fight with one another, its to the death if they can.
More heads chopped of by English Queens than Kings.

[powerabout]

How about the future looking like this;
the UK and USA allies with Russia against NATO?

[jackiewilson]

Well the UK has had a few women in control in the old says and the issue when they have control is they have no morals, there is no live and let live. Just watch when they have a physical fight with one another, its to the death if they can.
More heads chopped of by English Queens than Kings.

Told you before Pilgrim --------do not mess with the monarchy -------they chop off heads-------a teeny bit of rape and pillage has been recorded---------when Henry and the spaghetti chewing Pontiff had a fall out-------best way to show a bit of dissent---------dissolution of the monasteries --------burn em down--------send the buggers packing I.
Nothing like the wrath of a women scorned------specially if she's a Queen--------Sir Walt ( he of tobacco fame) found out the hard way-------you don't perform nearly as well without nuts!

[powerabout]

thats true
I hear Boris will get to deal with Putin afterall
Just need Trump in to seal the deal for world peace.

[jackiewilson]

Rent day again-------same old crap at the car boot sale-----different day. Bought a kilo of cherries as an afterthought-------times are tough in my neck of the woods.
Tributes still pouring in for Lee Davies on Facebook-------can't help but wonder what's going to happen to that wonderful collection of priceless Mercury race engines !
Butler, if you happen to read this------maybe you could put the nod on some of the Mercury hierarchy -----twould make the foundation for a national outboard and racing museum-----believe me, it's an awesome collection, and everything is in pristine condition.
Whatever anyone paid for the collection------it could never be enough.
Lee Davies put his soul into that collection!

[jackiewilson]

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thats true
I hear Boris will get to deal with Putin afterall
Just need Trump in to seal the deal for world peace.

Stinks doesn't it----------Boris sold out, just to get the posting-----double dealing bastards, he'd sell his grandma for a seat in the house!
Still, he's well ensconced and the rest of the old guard are gone for ever?
He's the only "posh" boy left standing,

[powerabout]

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Stinks doesn't it----------Boris sold out, just to get the posting-----double dealing bastards, he'd sell his grandma for a seat in the house!
Still, he's well ensconced and the rest of the old guard are gone for ever?
He's the only "posh" boy left standing,
dont forget they are still making them...

[jackiewilson]

dont forget they are still making them...

But not in great quantities Pilgrim-----it's a dying breed !

Theres always been a long held belief in government that only those that went to Eton, Marlborough, Harrow, Oxford or Cambridge (the chosen ones) should rule the country-----------that's total bollocks.
You need to be upper class with a little fortune-------it helps if pater has a big fortune-----having a brain and an IQ of more than 125 counts for nothing, unless you have friends in high places and are part of the old boys and "jolly hockey sticks" network your going nowhere. Ever heard of Quangos ?
Well, I got news for you, ------times they are a changing--------intelligence is taking over from the old boys network--------lets hope common sense prevails !
Ours was a bloodless revolution (this time) ------problem is, for every action, there's a reaction, simple kinetic energy !

Here endeth today's lesson -------have a great day-------I'm on with the COSWORTH .

[jackiewilson]

Trump just played his ace--------after the massacre in Nice, the civilised people of the world have had enough of Isis --------they want revenge, justice, call it what you like. They are assassins hiding behind a religion and it don't look like anyone anywhere is doing anything about it.
Trump hits the spot---------declare war on Isis --------he's smarter than the average boo- boo.
Nearly 90 people died, over half of them kids watching fireworks------what sort of religion is it that can sanction that kind of slaughter to innocents ?
It's hard to remember the time, before we were all scared of what these crazy lunatics would do next.

I know this site is supposed to be about boats and boating people-----well this old fart was working in the shop on the COSWORTH, but my thoughts and prayers were for all those people caught up in
the hatred that is Isis!

[powerabout]

life was simpler when the Cosworth was invented and most people had never heard the word islam let alone be affected by it

[jackiewilson]

Back in the old routine-------visit the " Recycling Facility"--------wonder what image an 84 year old foraging through the scrapyard conjures up ?
forecast says summers here ? ------'bout bloody time, August is just around the corner and all we had to show for it is four days without rain--------not a great result in the grand scheme of things.
Left the swamp that passed for a pool until the middle of June ------here we are a month later and not one single person has got his or her bum wet up to now.
Thats not going to happen again-----seriously looking at turning it into a water cress field.?
Its our village fete this weekend, we had a huge fireworks display last night-----big happenings on the village green, Willie Austin and his band playing from seven till eleven. A bar with real ale and a 1980/ s theme! Miami vice was all the rage then, thought I might go as Don Johnson-------well , maybe an open neck white shirt and turn the sleeves of my jacket up to the elbows------you have to do your bit when called upon.
Have a whole free bay to devote to the COSWORTH ------it's a fiddly sort of project, but I do want to make it a bit more authentic than last time------won't post any pics until it's all done and dusted.

Enjoy your weekend folks, I'm going to !

[jackiewilson]

Did a bit of wheeling and dealing this morning-------found a nice tureen , hallmarked 1910. Found it in the scrap pewter bin. All the lengths of metal I bought cost me £15--------sold the tureen for £18-------so I'm in pocket for the day + I have another stack of stock for the shop!
Struggled a bit with the clutch assembly,-------done four of the ventures with injection pipes--------they get boring after a while-----takes me nearly an hour to do each one and there's eight of the damn things.
Cogitating how to do the twin banks of exhaust pipes-----originals were twisted to form a four into one water cooled silencer! Don't know if I dare think that far outside the box-------I have very limited capabilities.
Great to see that Phil Mickelson is leading all the high flyers at Troonñ-----it's only the half ay stage, but that boy will take some catching.

[2us70]

Bad day here in the US 3 more cops killed 3 more injured in ambush. Hits hard here at my house. Both of my sons and my son in-law are cops. Got to get rid of these bad guys!
Trump just played his ace--------after the massacre in Nice, the civilised people of the world have had enough of Isis --------they want revenge, justice, call it what you like. They are assassins hiding behind a religion and it don't look like anyone anywhere is doing anything about it.
Trump hits the spot---------declare war on Isis --------he's smarter than the average boo- boo.
Nearly 90 people died, over half of them kids watching fireworks------what sort of religion is it that can sanction that kind of slaughter to innocents ?
It's hard to remember the time, before we were all scared of what these crazy lunatics would do next.

I know this site is supposed to be about boats and boating people-----well this old fart was working in the shop on the COSWORTH, but my thoughts and prayers were for all those people caught up in
the hatred that is Isis!

[jackiewilson]

Bad day here in the US 3 more cops killed 3 more injured in ambush. Hits hard here at my house. Both of my sons and my son in-law are cops. Got to get rid of these bad guys!

reaally sad to hear about that-------if we want a civilised society, ..then police are the front line. They are the thin blue line between good and bad------- they won't always get things right-----but without them we would not have a chance of survival.

Had a nose to the grinder sort of day-------this concept has a lot more to it than many of the things I've done previously .
experimenting, trying all sorts of new things and methods -------some surprising results and some disappointments--------it's what you get when you kick the traces, break the mould and go for it!

Let you know how it all pans out next week.

[jackiewilson]

Poor old Phil Mickelson missed out on the open ------pipped at the post by Stenson the Swede !
I say POOR old Phil------that means he only pockets a couple of million instead of the ten million or so he might have won. Life can be a stone bitch!
Somedays you eat bear Phil.
Been hot and humid today-----we are supposed to have 90 degrees on Monday then high nineties on Tuesday -------whoopeee, now we're up to a six day summer already and were only half way through July.

[jackiewilson]

Been poking my nose in where I shouldn't have been, must try and keep my mouth shut when I see something that just doesn't seem right.
Ive fallen out with lots of folk in my life-----usually it's all over "something and nothing"---- but I like to think I've mellowed over the years!

Monday again with a promise of wall to wall sunshine and high temperatures, really does feel like summers arrived------suppose I ought to check out the pool------see if it's fit for human consumption?
Tried to find out how the meeting in Valleyfield worked out-------still have very fond memories my. 1976 trip there. Jesus wept it cannot possibly be 40 years ago----seems like it was just last year.

Hope to finish the intake manifolds and injection and electrical system for the COSWORTH today----
pool needs a sweep-----nature will heat it up enough for a dip.
Sun came up just after 5:30am, was wide awake long before then, sorting out the day in my minds eye-----solving problems before they occur, you know what I mean.
Jill put out my shorts and a t shirt-------six weeks since I last donned a pair. Dislike having cold knees-----Jilly refuses to do SPOONS if I have cold knees-------spoilsport wouldn't ya say?

[Scream And Fly]

Hi Jackie, just checking in quick to say hello and I hope you're well. I really enjoy reading your post, too!
Greg

[jackiewilson]

Hi Jackie, just checking in quick to say hello and I hope you're well. I really enjoy reading your post, too!
Greg
hey, Greg the Admin, nice of you to ask, Yup, I'm in rude health-------still got all the marbles-----still love a discussion-------still pissed off at you for not putting all my posts together-------you know the ones I mean-----the 1500 I wrote while I was living in French France!
If you want a big bag of brownie points-------put all the scores together and make Jackie a happy bunny.
If I whine like Willabee and do a Fuji with back flips AND ten piccies a day would I get moved up the leader board---------it's easier to work up from the bottom than the top and scroll down------I was 13th in the pecking order at the last count.
Just pulling your chain Greg ! Most of the things I asked you to do----you did-------but if you want the Cupie doll you just have to do the one little itzy bitszy thingy!

[jackiewilson]

Pulled the bubble cover off 'n the pool this morning------shock horror-----the white steps have a greenish overcoat -------half a zillion leaves lay dead in the bottom along with a dead vole, two frogs and a stag beetle. Thought I'd play it smart----------took out the filter basket, -switched to waste and sucked those blasted leaves right down the drain! Well, it worked for ten minutes, suddenly there was no suck--------tried all known tricks. It's BUGGERED and 85 degrees-------sh-t and corruption, just what I needed on a Monday morning.
Only one thing for it, dismantle the pump and sort it.------pump house is 6x4 and FULL OF JUNK, it's a stand on one leg and a blind reach into the bottom left hand corner, under the shelf, tight to the filter, chin on pool toy box-------marvellous !
Ten minutes later, I have the pump in the shop, on the bench-------four minutes and ten seconds later I have it in bits--------was not a smart move to take out the filter basket------intake to the very crude impeller system was blocked solid--------intake was corroded, so I polished it to new again and gave the whole thing a birthday!
Put it back in the hole, stitched it all up together and switched on--------runs like a rotary except quietly and sucks like a lady of the night on $100 an hour!!!! In twenty minutes I had the pool looking it's Sunday best-------let em come-------waters 80 degrees and clear as crystal-----but it is 11am and I haven't even looked at the COSWORTH .
It had to happen, Steve from next door came round spitting feathers-----he was laying concrete Friday and left two shovels covered in the stuff--------two days later, he brings em round---------could I give them the kiss of life ------resurrect them? Took nearly two hours------but they were better than new and were mirror finished-----four o'clock and I haven't done anything to the "concept"--------that's when Keith came with baby Betty--------Somedays you eat bear!

[jackiewilson]

Sun was up at 5:45am, not a breath of wind, forecast is for 90 degrees today.
Better get the "rear in gear" and open the shop early-------even with the front and back doors open, it does get hot in there by midday.
New company started up sending parcels to the USA for about half the cost of the big carriers. Might just send Roger H his hydro as a try out------was going to take it to Tavares ------trouble is, that's three months down the line and he paid for it way back------keep your eyes peeled for a 10 lb. parcel sometime in the next two weeks Roger!
Plug leads on the COSWORTH were always a work of art on their own-------replicating them is quite tricky--------did the leads out of the outer core of a three wire cable, damn stuff kinks on a tight bend so I need some pure rubber black or red tube that won't go flat ----anyone got any bright ideas?

[ron54]

What size o.d did you have in mind? I will have a look in the bitza box.

DFV leads sorta swept ....They weren't formed like a brake or fuel line were they.. why the tight bend?

Wondering from Bristol...................

[jackiewilson]

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Hate kinks in leads Phil -----here I am a week into the concept-----fixed the plug leads and found some pure rubber injection tubing. It's coming together, but slowly!

Last. Night was the hottest night of my life-------85 degrees at 3am------sleep was impossible, the biggest full moon I have ever seen, honest to murgatroyd, I could have reached out and touched it.

Finally went to sleep at 4:00am, woke up at 5:30am but felt like I could have slept a week-----been like a be are with a sore head all day .

[shadowcat]

Hey Jackie- if you want to see how Valleyfield turned out this year- see thread- does anyone know of switzer wing video

[John Schubert]

Hey Jackie- if you want to see how Valleyfield turned out this year- see thread- does anyone know of switzer wing video
Help me where is the thread

[shadowcat]

in outboard & racing history discussion part- thread is called- "does anyone know of switzer wing video" and it was posted by jimboat yesterday and was taken at valleyfield on sunday july 17 -2016 before F1 tunnel boat finals- exhibition run of 2 switzer wings- a portion of their run is shown

[MN4V]

hey, Greg the Admin, nice of you to ask, Yup, I'm in rude health-------still got all the marbles-----still love a discussion-------still pissed off at you for not putting all my posts together-------you know the ones I mean-----the 1500 I wrote while I was living in French France!
If you want a big bag of brownie points-------put all the scores together and make Jackie a happy bunny.
If I whine like Willabee and do a Fuji with back flips AND ten piccies a day would I get moved up the leader board---------it's easier to work up from the bottom than the top and scroll down------I was 13th in the pecking order at the last count.
Just pulling your chain Greg ! Most of the things I asked you to do----you did-------but if you want the Cupie doll you just have to do the one little itzy bitszy thingy!


Jackie,
Do you mean all of these posts? http://www.screamandfly.com/search.php?searchid=2701212&pp=
Mark N

[olboatman]

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Hate kinks in leads Phil -----here I am a week into the concept-----fixed the plug leads and found some pure rubber injection tubing. It's coming together, but slowly!

Last. Night was the hottest night of my life-------85 degrees at 3am------sleep was impossible, the biggest full moon I have ever seen, honest to murgatroyd, I could have reached out and touched it.

Finally went to sleep at 4:00am, woke up at 5:30am but felt like I could have slept a week-----been like a be are with a sore head all day .
Be'n a Flatheads Forever guy I really like this motor!!!!( I know it may not have been built to replacate one.) Great job Jackie and you are VERY talented! Gary

[jackiewilson]

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Guy told me that right hand picture was Gene Langham in the forties knew he was lying when he asked $20 for the pair of French porcelain plates at the car boot sale today!
Im a sucker for punishment--------bid him $10 and he snatched my hand off ------never trust a gypsy!

So, the question begs------what do all these pictures have in common?

[jackiewilson]

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Could be, the birds red--------fire engines are red-------fire Chiefs face is red--------
we're getting close !!!!!!!

[jackiewilson]

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Last one ------I promise !

[Bob V]

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So, the question begs------what do all these pictures have in common?

Answer: They are all driven by a fireman and at a high rate of speed. :thumbsup:

[FUJIMO]

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[FUJIMO]

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[GENE LANHAM]

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Guy told me that right hand picture was Gene Langham in the forties knew he was lying when he asked $20 for the pair of French porcelain plates at the car boot sale today!
Im a sucker for punishment--------bid him $10 and he snatched my hand off ------never trust a gypsy!

So, the question begs------what do all these pictures have in common?

Great Job Jackie!!! Where did all the years go???

This picture IS almost 60 years old!!!


http://i65.tinypic.com/ih4fgn.jpg

[2us70]

Gasoline engines, open cabs and riding tailboard when you are a rookie! Those were the days. Seemed perfectly reasonable at the time.

[GENE LANHAM]

Gasoline engines, open cabs and riding tailboard when you are a rookie! Those were the days. Seemed perfectly reasonable at the time.

-and seatbelts hadn't even been invented---

[jackiewilson]

-and seatbelts hadn't even been invented---


Those were the days my friend-------we thought would never end------bloody good name for a song methinks Gene ?

Where did they go, all the good times,-------the flowers and the wine,-----the young girls who loved me,------the kisses that were mine --------something like that, .???? Forgot the rest.

[ron54]

Those were the days my friend-------we thought would never end------bloody good name for a song methinks Gene ?

Where did they go, all the good times,-------the flowers and the wine,-----the young girls who loved me,------the kisses that were mine --------something like that, .???? Forgot the rest.


Cor blimey just listen to it!!!!!!Yer still livin' it..........

Swimming pool..check
Blonde on yer arm...check
Trusty Lexus ....check
Lovely garden full of flowers...check
Offy down the road fer yer £3.99 bottle of plonk...check
Young girls?? mm best off giving that one a miss
Kisses?...... yea well who could blame em' lol:):)


Anyway back to serious things.....a virtual bottle of Bushmills to the 1st one to put a make & model to the 3 chariots depicted
on Jackies valuable china plates,Phill.

[GENE LANHAM]

Those were the days my friend-------we thought would never end------bloody good name for a song methinks Gene ?

Where did they go, all the good times,-------the flowers and the wine,-----the young girls who loved me,------the kisses that were mine --------something like that, .???? Forgot the rest.


Those were the days,



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[GENE LANHAM]

Cor blimey just listen to it!!!!!!Yer still livin' it..........

Swimming pool..check
Blonde on yer arm...check
Trusty Lexus ....check
Lovely garden full of flowers...check
Offy down the road fer yer £3.99 bottle of plonk...check
Young girls?? mm best off giving that one a miss
Kisses?...... yea well who could blame em' lol:):)

.

We're still living it!!!!

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[2us70]

Looks like surround and drown to me. I have a few pictures from my Fire Department days but I look so silly in a fire helmet I will never post them.
Those were the days,



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[GENE LANHAM]

Looks like surround and drown to me. .

Downtown--initial response empties Station 1 and 2--including four 1250/1500 pumpers--need water??


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[ron54]

Downtown--initial response empties Station 1 and 2--including four 1250/1500 pumpers--need water??


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Don't you boys "foot" the ladder over there to prevent slipping or was the guy on the top not too well liked??

[2us70]

If the ladder is properly set it is not likely to kick out.

[Bob V]

So, the question begs------what do all these pictures have in common?

And the answer is ____________________________________????

[jackiewilson]

And the answer is ______NO GOOD ASKING ME----IM JUST AN OLD FART AND ITS NO GOOD ASKING GENE----HES MUCH MUCH OLDER THAN ME______________________________????says the message is too short------that's what my sainted mother used to say !

[jackiewilson]

Took the COSWORTH apart ready for the final assembly -----wanted to paint the block RED, with the rest of the bits cleaned and the bright work polished-------bloody hundreds of bits and pieces to make this concept. Worked on the exhaust system all day Friday----coming together nicely. What more can a man ask for?
Haven't fathomed out the mount for it yet-------has to be a bit special-----it's taken me two weeks , on and off and I've been more careful than I usually am with a "concept".
Saturday morning and our summers in full swing-----wall to wall sunshine------a forage in the scrapyard-----then a day in the shop------a good friends 50th birthday party tonight with an 80's theme! Got the sleeves on my jacket rolled up already !

[jackiewilson]

Low 80/s this morning, but we have a light breeze keeping the temperature liveable.
Gave the block another coat of red------Hammerite smooth-------looks the biz on the bench------most of it gets covered in add ons anyway-------why would you bother anyway?
Very successful forage this morning at the "FACILITY"

[Bob V]

And the answer is ______NO GOOD ASKING ME----IM JUST AN OLD FART AND ITS NO GOOD ASKING GENE----HES MUCH MUCH OLDER THAN ME______________________________????

Yeah....that is exactly what I thought the three pictures had in common :eek:

[jackiewilson]

And the answer is ___redwing-----RED FIRE ENGINES------GENE LANGHAM__BOAT RACING HISTORY AS IT WAS BEING SCULPTED___CREATION OF LIFE AS WE KNOW IT____________________________????dont we live to the full.

[ron54]

Anyway back to serious things.....a virtual bottle of Bushmills to the 1st one to put a make & model to the 3 chariots depicted
on Jackies valuable china plates.[/QUOTE]

Don't want to labour the point fellers but any takers on this?? and no I don't the answers already....Phill

[GENE LANHAM]

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[GENE LANHAM]

Anyway back to serious things.....a virtual bottle of Bushmills to the 1st one to put a make & model to the 3 chariots depicted
on Jackies valuable china plates.



Mack; Diamond 'T'; Peter Pirsch???

[GENE LANHAM]

dont we live to the full.

Jackie--I just celebrated that Big Number--Tonight--nearly 35 years living at 8000 feet in the Rockies--I realized--after my second 12 year old Single Malt--

After 85--'YOU ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING YOU SAY OR DO'---!!!

[jackiewilson]

Gene, I sent you an email-----sank a couple of large single malts in your honour last night-------when I reach your age, I might have a party !

[jackiewilson]

Mack; Diamond 'T'; Peter Pirsch???

Looks like Gene won the Bushmills Phill------make it the single malt------not the cooking Bushmills!

[ron54]

Mack; Diamond 'T'; Peter Pirsch???

Ladiees and Gents we have a winner!!!!!

Well done Sir, a bottle of virtual 12 month (sorry year) old single malt is winging it's way to you as I write....enjoy!!

[jackiewilson]

Spent the whole of today making two manifolds and two sets of pipes-----two silencers-----somewhere near the original.
You have never seen as many thrice and twice bent lengths of stainless steel rod------I discarded a dozen or more------single bend is easy------two angles takes thought and planning-----curves and angles, twisting and shaping exhaust pipes takes pure genius---------which I am not.
In the end I settled for just two angles on each of the eight pipes, with a twist to the left on one bank, ------a twist to the right on the other.
Learned a very valuable lesson today--------don't mess with pipes until your old enough to smoke!

So Hamilton won in Austria today--------so what, who gives a toss any more, just a bunch of overpaid self opinionated spoiled brats making Bernie and Murdoch Trillions.

Weather set fair for another week-------pool up to 80 degrees and still nobody got their bum damp, let alone wet. Definitely making it into a water cress pond year-------bloody hours of pains and aches preparing the damn thing-------all for nothing. Well sod that for a game of soldiers, I got better things to do with my life than being a a blasted "Pool Boy".

[jackiewilson]

Schools out------kids are on holiday----for the next month I shall try and steer clear of hyper markets, roads that lead to anywhere and beaches.
Home is where the heart, wife and workshop are, why would I go out?
Got a new concept to try out-------if it looks good in the next couple of days, I'll post a progress piccie or three!
Monday, Monday -----really must get out there and make a name for myself ?

[jackiewilson]

Roger, need about twenty of those props you sent me, that's just for the concepts already in the shed. Could you tell me where you got them-------RC props are rather expensive to put it mildly !
12mm/25mm with 4/5mm shafts------in colonial measurements that's a half inch to one inch with an eighth bore.
Been up to my fetlocks in projects and concepts -------have a rake of gear for Tavares , plus some customer objects!
Last time I sent a bunch of stuff to Tavares, it cost $1200------- have found out how to send the same size package for $250.

[jackiewilson]

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Barn find------needs a lot of TLC-------or none at all !
Might just fiddle fart about with it for a couple of days--------see how things pan out !

[jackiewilson]

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Nearly ready for the shed------waiting for some clear rubber injection tubing.
Dont blow 'em up Dave-----it'll show up the flaws!

[RogerH]

Roger, need about twenty of those props you sent me, that's just for the concepts already in the shed. Could you tell me where you got them-------RC props are rather expensive to put it mildly !
12mm/25mm with 4/5mm shafts------in colonial measurements that's a half inch to one inch with an eighth bore.
Been up to my fetlocks in projects and concepts -------have a rake of gear for Tavares , plus some customer objects!
Last time I sent a bunch of stuff to Tavares, it cost $1200------- have found out how to send the same size package for $250.

Jackie, I got those props from Terry Topjun who used to do the AlterScale diecast motor models. Those were the last of the ones he had and I don't think he will be doing any more models or ordering or parts. My only suggestion is to check out the radio controlled modelers and see if they have a source.

[jackiewilson]

Jackie, I got those props from Terry Topjun who used to do the AlterScale diecast motor models. Those were the last of the ones he had and I don't think he will be doing any more models or ordering or parts. My only suggestion is to check out the radio controlled modelers and see if they have a source.

Tried those Roger-------seems to me I have to look in China------Hong Kong has quite a few alloy , bronze, brass, and black and clear plastic. None of them have any sort of "Class"-----they all look to be low quality and high price.
Have to find the actual maker------the company that does the castings------buy fifty, or maybe a hundred and finish them myself.
Nobody takes pride in what they make any more-------where have all the flowers gone ? Turned to crap dear-----every one !

Summers continuing, no rain forecast for today------had to water the garden with the hose pipe this last week-----won't last long-------this is England ------home of the drizzle-----land of the rain ?

May try and get up to Kirdford today and see my old friend Bill Mouland, one of the finest wood turners in the world, he hardly ever goes out into his shop these days--------93 and chair bound and ailing fast, -----he was a real feisty old git until his wife Barbara passed away last year, then the life went out of him. Must make the effort while there's still time.

Enjoying farting about with the old "Roller" ------made in Rising Sun Land-----incredible detail both inside and out, think something quite nice may come out of this one. Picked it up at the car boot sale for a fiver, sometime last year-----stuck it on a shelf and forgot about it. Then I had a bright idea, more I think of it, the more I like it.
Now I've shot my mouth off, I have to make it "Desireable"-------sie la vie!

Watched the U Tube vid last night of Sirois and Odell doing the "Bahamas 500"-----that's when men wuz men----and women were glad of it !!!

[GENE LANHAM]

Watched the U Tube vid last night of Sirois and Odell doing the "Bahamas 500"-----that's when men wuz men----and women were glad of it !!!


:iagree:

[lilabner]

I was the new guy at Holman Moody for that race, and went to Nassau with Bill Sundman to refuel and fix what we could. I knew most of the Merc guys from racing for Merc in the old days of OPC. Next year I was in a 28 Donzi.

[jackiewilson]

I was the new guy at Holman Moody for that race, and went to Nassau with Bill Sundman to refuel and fix what we could. I knew most of the Merc guys from racing for Merc in the old days of OPC. Next year I was in a 28 Donzi.

Wasn't that interested in "Offshore" in my younger days, way out of my league.
Wasn't until I met Pruett in Dez Embiers in '66, then Sirois in Lugano that I got even interested in the other side of boat racing.
Then when I started visiting Molinari in Como, (long before he acquired Torrigia) that I met offshore drivers like Wayne Vickers, Richie Powers, saw the factory boats and worked on some of the 32' triple outboard powered cigarette rigs . Most of the guys were circuit racers and offshore.
Closest I got to racing offshore was through reading the comics and the exploits of Doc Magoon and Rick La Mort.
Knew a number of English offshore racers through Mike Bellamy-----he was one of those people that knew "EVERYTHING" and "EVERYBODY" -----he even introduced me to Phil Rolla-----
Mike was and still is an innovator -----he could put a rig together for any occasion-----circuit or offshore.
Proof of this was winning the London ---Monte Carlo with Eddie Chater and Jim ??? Ralph Hilton put up the cash for H.T.S. All these guys were circuit racers long before they went offshore.
Just as an aside------second in the London --Monte race was Pascoe Watson and Timo Mackinon in an Avenger.
You'll have to forgive my early morning ramblings-----it's a habit I have!

[jackiewilson]

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Latest "OFF" golf trophy------reputed to be part of King Tuts golden hoard------the fabled single mast "Dhow" in solid gold, lost for nearly a hundred years.
You have to be in it to win it------more legendary trophies in the 2016 OFF Tourney than in the Ryder Cup!

[jackiewilson]

Saw my old friend Bill Mouland yesterday--------chair bound, uses a wheeled zimmer, falls over easily and shakes like a fiddlers elbow.(Parkinson's) He still has the most wicked sense of humour I ever came across.
I usually greet him with a "nice to see you Bill".
He always replies "I'm sure it is"
Bright as a button and can remember the war years like they were yesterday-------can't remember if he ate today or not ! Asked him how old he was-----said "damned if know, pretty old though".
Glad I made the effort, even though the visit made me sad, don't have many friends like him left.

Looked at the last months efforts and decided I. Have to find something else to do, Ice cream tasting or bird watching ------or is it bird tasting and ice cream watching------trouble is, not much I can do these days.
All cruised out for this year------drive for 500 miles, then have to stop for the night, don't get the same buzz from a motor any more.
Maybe I'll wake up in a better frame of mind tomorrow ?

[jackiewilson]

Rent day again-----amazing how quickly Thursday comes round, seems like three days a week are Thursday ?
Temperatures dropped to mid sixties, long pants are back on, but have shed the last cashmere in favour of a T shirt.
Feel fortunate to be able to trot if I want to, walk upright without a stick, help out the neighbours, enjoy a rock concert now and again-------eat and drink what the hell I like with no side effects!
Most of my friends are now long distance------eg: OFF------S &F----have wonderful people living in the lane over the last five years -------rambling again, must be time to get up.

[jackiewilson]

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Took me two days to make a trailer ------didn't like the finished article, wheels too big, stollage off centre---------why not do what they did before trailers-------stick it on the roof!.
Best trailer in the world--------proportions not far off --------would enhance anyone's mantelpiece .

[GENE LANHAM]

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why not do what they did before trailers-------stick it on the roof!.


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[FUJIMO]

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/AYoAAOSwPhdU2u7T/s-l300.jpg...Seems perfectly normal to me. Especially when you consider how easy it is to launch...by simply driving the car into seven feet of water... I think your onto something brilliant Jackie... Keep up the good work.:thumbsup:

[FUJIMO]

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[jackiewilson]

Thanks for that Dave-------clever old bugger when it comes to piccies ! Where did you learn HOW TO ,
Even expensive cameras curl up and die once they fall into my hands------box brownie is about my stamp.
Kodaks don't seem to last long in the shop------they seem to have an abhorant aversion to sawdust, metal filings and greasy fingers-------and me!

[seeroy]

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Jackie - You look great in this photo. Perhaps you should have trimmed your pigtails:p - Seeroy

[GENE LANHAM]

Jackie - You look great in this photo. Perhaps you should have trimmed your pigtails:p - Seeroy

I kinda like the pigtails--

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[jackiewilson]

I kinda like the pigtails--

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Aw C'mon Stavros , Willie got more wrinkles than a pickled walnut, barrage balloons under his eyes. Snowy white beard, jugs for ears, eyebrows like he's been out in a snow blizzard all night, and a conk that Julius Caesar would die for-------eyes like pissholes in the sand, he also looks AGED , as for a bloody pigtail ????? You can tell from looking at him he never had a sainted mother and has an unhappy sex life.
Apart from that, I still don't see any resemblance whatsoever.

[jackiewilson]

Gene, some time ago you posted a piccie of a wooden yellow runabout, looked a bit like a Raveau to me. Tried to find the photo, but I must have deleted it, think it had a Merc 500 with a couple of pipes. Think you could post it again for me please.

[jackiewilson]

Here we go again------scrap yard Saturday, her indoors reckons it's an "Addiction"--------either that or I found a bit of fluff in the office ? If I just keep schtum and say nothing, smile and nod pleasantly, that compounds the situation !
Big family get together in Eastbourne this afternoon, one of those annual get togethers that you have to go to.

[seeroy]

Aw C'mon Stavros , Willie got more wrinkles than a pickled walnut, barrage balloons under his eyes. Snowy white beard, jugs for ears, eyebrows like he's been out in a snow blizzard all night, and a conk that Julius Caesar would die for-------eyes like pissholes in the sand, he also looks AGED , as for a bloody pigtail ????? You can tell from looking at him he never had a sainted mother and has an unhappy sex life.
Apart from that, I still don't see any resemblance whatsoever.

Whoa. Gene inserted the Willie photo. I was referring to your pigtails on post #4488. - Seeroy :reddevil::D

[jackiewilson]

Whoa. Gene inserted the Willie photo. I was referring to your pigtails on post #4488. - Seeroy :reddevil::D

Oh, ya mean when I was a little girl Stavros-----you got a admit I was cute back then!

[jackiewilson]

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That was the last boat race I ever competed in------after the race, Marks mum walked up to the pair of us and said----"OK, that's it ! ----one of you is finished boat racing-----I don't care which one---but you will never, ever, compete with each other again" ?
We had just won the ON class in Paris------put in record laps, time and again, split the fuel tank and repaired it, won by under 100 yards after 6 hours-----
​MARK AND I NEVER COMPETED AGAINST EACH OTHER AGAIN.

[GENE LANHAM]

Whoa. Gene inserted the Willie photo. I was referring to your pigtails on post #4488. - Seeroy :reddevil::D

Good Morning Steve!!

That cute little girl is my sister--Judy Darwick--Small World!!!---A few years later, she was driving that Volvo Penta at the Stadium--1965--

Once again Mr. Kiekhaefer was not pleased as I had been leading inboard Class A by a wide margin and should have been running a little more conservatively. Consequently, a Volvo Penta won the Class. I guess I only knew one speed.....HAMMER DOWN! https://blu183.mail.live.com/Handlers/ImageProxy.mvc?bicild=&canary=YKkjx6HGn35MfRAIdmbiF3DlXh16n132KCHrXZ9NiVU%3d0&url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.screamandfly.com%2fimages%2fsmilies%2fbiggrin.gif -Steve

[GENE LANHAM]

Gene, some time ago you posted a piccie of a wooden yellow runabout, looked a bit like a Raveau to me. Tried to find the photo, but I must have deleted it, think it had a Merc 500 with a couple of pipes. Think you could post it again for me please.

Jackie---when you say Raveau--I immediately think of Butch

I did find a B&W piccie of him in a Raveau--powered by Merc 450--would that help??

[seeroy]

Gene - Small world indeed. I did know that Fred Darwick & Wife ran the winning Volvo. However, I did not know that she is your sister.

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=351074&d=1469946569...nice photo. Hodges built some beautiful caskets, and some even more beautiful tunnels. They were hard to beat back then...:thumbsup:

[jackiewilson]

Jackie---when you say Raveau--I immediately think of Butch

I did find a B&W piccie of him in a Raveau--powered by Merc 450--would that help??

Yeah, well it's Sunday Gene, got a neighbours Bar-B-Que at noon and four hours playtime till then.
Those damned Raveau's are such a beautiful piece of kit, I thought I might just cobble up a boat and motor. See if I can keep the little grey cells alive. Besides I have never before seen a four pot Mercury with Twin pipes, driven by a guy in a "Pork Pie" helmet.
What I've stitched together is purely out of my head--------450/500 Merc now looks more like the 700!
(First motor I ever raced, came on the back of a 15' Derry, YELLOW PERIL-------bought it off' Bob May).
Tried to keep the hull in timber-----probably send it to Roger H, or J. Schubert to do the paint job. I'm lousy at painting.
Whenever the name Raveau. Comes up, I think of Oligator------James Hunt------one of the best drivers America ever produced.351103