Very true Dave, so ugly it's bordering on "Pretty".
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Very true Dave, so ugly it's bordering on "Pretty".
Really pissed off with S&F-----wrote a few comments for an hour and a half this morning after signing in !? O
Hit the send button-------told me I had no authority and sent the whole shebang into cyber space------have to tell you, I've had a cob on all day and was not a happy bunny.
To stay or not to stay------whether 'tis nobler to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune-------if Old Billy Shakespeare was alive and kicking today, no doubt he would have written a best selling comedy of today's referendum.
My own view is, We should stay-----heart says leave, but my head tells me stay. May be a close run thing, but my money says we stay.
Tell you in the morning!
Guess Who...??
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Thanks Bob, always amazes me where all these old piccies come from -------first one is of a club meeting at Iver Heath (LMBRC).
Second is of Renato's boat in The 1970 Paris Six Hours.
Well, I got it totally wrong-------we will leave the E U.
Folk have got grassed off with having no control over our borders and immigrants can walk in from any EU country with impunity.
Pound dropped by ten per cent but will bounce back as it always does.
Returns on investment couldn't get any lower anyway-----interesting times?
The Brits will get back control of weather..lol
Car factories closing in the EU and moving to the UK
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Same here in the US. Yesterday investors were betting that the UK would not pull away for the EU and the market had the best day in almost a year. This morning I woke up and the UK did it and the markets are in a free fall. The talk is that this could send the US back into another recession. :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Was supposed to be warm and sunny today Pilgrim-----if fifty five is warm, then it was warm-------less than ten per cent sunshine--------I wouldn't say that was " Wall to Wall"Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
Don't know who the hell is controlling the weather---------it certainly ain't the Brits !
Festival of speed was a quagmire -----ankle deep mud everywhere------heavy overnight rain and thousands of people do not make for good bedfellows.
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.
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....
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
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.
As usual, your wit slay's me !!! how many lamp posts on that street?
Jackie. I know it must be crazy over there but if you don't do it there might not " Always be an England".
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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 !!!
Here you go....Beauty and the Beast :eek:
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bob u should see the stuff i got!
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.
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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.
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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?
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.
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
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.Quote:
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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?
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...Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Told her-----no, I will not go to bed with the Crew Chief ! So we parted as just good friends---FOR NOW.
Would this be John Clabburn ?
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"For Now" = Until Tomorrow :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
First piccie is the Schultze Bob ( Spalding) and I ran in Milan, early sixties. Think Clayburn must have bought it from Bob.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob V
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.
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/galle...abbern_Cat.pdf
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.
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"There are are some times when words are never enough to describe a great work of art !"
She was the pick of the ladies at Goodwood Bob.
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.
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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.
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Been friends with with this family for nigh on fifty years.
The bloodhound project !
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!!!!
Dont hold back Jackie :cheers:
BTW , Thats awesome . http://www.screamandfly.com/attachme...1&d=1467032936