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Sold Collie Coulson an 1100 Mercury, he moaned and bitched about it, didn't pull, rattled like a bag of nails, wanted his old engine back etc. If you ever dealt with RACEBOATS, you'll know what I mean!Quote:
Originally Posted by FUJIMO
Told him the only thing wrong with the engine is you ! Ok he yelled at me, you race it, so I did and won three races on the trot--------he took it back and went and won the "DUCHESS".
Her who shall be obeyed dragged me round the big stores in Chichester this morning, the appliances we have here are either built in, big or old, time for change methinks ------the MAYTAG washing machine does a 14 lbs wash in 30 minutes-------is 16 years old but runs like a swiss watch, but it does have a tendency to leap about the Tilly room floor now and again.
Dishwasher and microwave are "built in"----dining room table has fallen from grace and the chairs from IKEA are falling to bits-------guess what ------fifteen hundred quidsworth of guess what, and life's a bowl of cherries !
Suddenly, after 25 years of faithful service the cutlery needs replacing------kitchen goddess has decreed she never really liked the silver plated eating irons in the first place. Tried telling her knives and forks don't grow on trees you know! All fell on deaf ears, mind was made up, we walked out the store with twelve of everything--------I pointed out that there was only two of us, what in the name of J.C. did we need a dozen sets of everything for? Hells teeth, I doubt if we even know twelve people, was liking talking to a brick wall, wallets empty, Barclays next stop !
Jackie..I hope the bride isn't able to read any these verbs.....knives and forks won't be the only things down for renewal......LOL
You think I'm stupid Phill , her indoors would not stoop so low as to do iPads.Quote:
Originally Posted by ron54
Get the keys to the bungalow in the morning--------show you some piccies tomorrow!
when I quit racing, my mechanic Chas Shooter teamed up with Bob Spalding and Tom Percival. Tom decided he was going to buy a new RV and took Chas out to the USA to buy one. Tom settled on a massive forty footer, (I don't even remember what make it was). As they were driving it to the docks for shipment to England, Tom asked Chas how it compared with the GMC, Chas replied, IT DONT, JACKIES GOT STYLE AND PANACHE, SOMETHING THIS WILL NEVER HAVE.
Guess that just about sums up the 26'GMC 6 wheeler-------"STYLE AND PANACHE", light years ahead of its time-----stiffen up those air bags and you had a racer------back off the pressure and you had a Cadillac.
Wonder if there is an equivalent manufactured anywhere in the world today that could hold a candle to that piece of kit ?
http://m.chevrolet.com/performance/c...l#.WHB0zXQZ5nE
Heres a bolt in to get you to races a bit quicker
Or something more sedate or older guys
http://www.banksmarine.com/
Sorry Pilgrim, no time to read car ads today------start of another adventure-----damned if I'm going to grow old gracefully.Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
Todays agenda reads---7:30 am, Scrapyard-----8/8:45 Car boot to collect dining room table I bought on Thursday------9:00 am pick up the keys from estate agents (Realtor), 10 am new silent compressor being delivered, build first worktop, fit vice and stainless earthing plate, 12;00 noon , lunch then a power nap ---------see what sort of shape I'm in after that.
How many power outlets will you need?
I got eighteen fixed permanent but can easily double that with extension leads-----upgraded the fuses and cut outs and put sixteen mm cable from the main house fuse box and 100 amp fuses-----was a tad worried when the 12mm cable began to melt every time I used the welder.Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
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Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Please make sure there is an R.C.D. in there somewhere......It's a long way fer me to come for a burying and what with the icy roads n'all..........
A blast from the past. I found this post on Willabee's "Hot Singles" thread from 12/7/2005, almost 12 years ago...back when you both were on speaking terms.
"#22 - Jackie Wilson - 17' Molinari marathon - Cowbell - Havasu 1970- If you have ever talked to Jackie, you know that every other sentence has a " bloody hooray " in it someplace. I had our boat painter make a couple of decals with that term on them. I presented them to Jackie at Havasu, he laughed and said that he would display them proudly :) I guess you can't see them the way this picture turned out, but that's what it says in the white rectangle just in front of his number."
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Originally Posted by Bob V
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Just once or twice in life you get a really great lift out of a happening. It happened to me yesterday.
I bought a silent Bambi compressor from a young man who lived in Bognor Regis, took me into his workshop and there was a part built Sunbeam S7 of 1950/s era, we got to chatting and after a while he told me he was a "Chippie" (Carpenter), Yesterday morning TED delivered the compressor to the new workshop--------just before he left he asked me how old I was, so I told him 85 in a couple of weeks! He then said-----how about I come over Sunday morning and build your benches and shelves, I have three brothers who are all carpenters, so I'll see if I can get some help. What time can we start?
Upshot of all this is, at 9:00 am he's coming to start on my new workshop------turns out here are still some very nice people in the world who just reach out and give you a lift when it's least expected!
The road of life is a mysterious thing. You never know what tomorrow is going to bring. Sometimes, when you think that life has taken you down a dead end street, you later realize that it was only to get you to a better place. Not long ago you were sadly closing down your old shop that had been your best friend for so many years. Now, out of nowhere, a few kind "chippies" swoop in and are probably going to build you a better shop that you could have imagined. You just never know where the road is going to take you, but hang on for the ride...Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
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Originally Posted by Bob V
Bob, never was a truer word spoken, In six hours Ted achieved what would have taken me six days to do------ he came at 9am, bang on time and never stopped until 3pm. He was alone and turned out to be a very accomplished carpenter-------we talked of all the things I used to talk about when I went to work, family, football , hopes and and ambitions, politics ,the weather, people and food. Was one of the shortest six hours I ever spent. End result was fantasmagorical-----tomorrow I am installing the machinery------ worktops are done and dusted, sod my old boots, I only got the keys to the place yesterday-------now that really is cooking with gas and there's nothing much wrong with the youngsters in this world. Ted renewed my faith in human nature, today I ate bear and learned a valuable lesson. My sainted mother used to say "GOD WORKS IN A MYSTERIOUS WAY" -----maybe the old biddy wasn't so far off'n the Mark after all.
Do a few piccies later on, falling asleep at the minute !
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And so it began------the start of the new shop------help from a most unexpected corner by a young man I hadn't even known a week ago!
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Some six hours later-------both workbenches are completed, to a much higher standard than I would ever have achieved.
tomorrow I start installing machinery------a long way to go yet, but the journey has already got under way to a flying start.
Inside the workshop on a dull and dismal Sunday afternoon, but the five 36watt LED lights make it look like a bright sunshiny day!
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Back garden of the bungalow, with a view out of the workshop window which faces north, I won't exactly get blinded by sunshine, but its a very pleasant environment to be working in.
A week tomorrow and we move in. One door closes but another one opens, all you need is the balls to go through it------who knows what adventures lie beyond ?
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Thats the new compressor (Silent)-----as used by dentists etc, says on it oil free, I'm told it's a screw compressor-------no doubt Fuji or Bob V will tell me the basic principles and what are it's virtues and problems are!
Happy Birthday Gary Stray
I promise you, I did not write the above line----It's just one of the many idiosyncrasies that occur when I dabble in technology I don't understand------and anyway "RATBAGS" birthday was yesterday.
Spent half the night dreaming up all the different scenarios for shelving the workshop out.
Getting the quart into a pint pot is a definate possibility.
Onivar !!!! Onwards and upwards, another new day just begun.
Cleared out another load from the workshop-------one shop dies, a new one comes to life !
Amazing how filthy the shop was------will give it a decent send off------another week and nobody will ever know what went on there-----bit like a boat with a hole, sinks to the depths without trace, all that's left are a few piccies and some obscure memories.
Very slow progress today, chucked it down from noon to dark, same thing forecast for tomorrow. On with the last few miserable jobs, the ones you put off till last.
Hoped to have a place for every machine, that's not going to happen, rapidly running out of space, band saw and under and over planer thicknesser will have be double parked.
Cant get the Maytag washing machine in anywhere, it's going to have to go, another faithful servant bites the dust, alongside the bureau------grandfather clock and the cream leather settee.
Anyone need a Hawaiian Pineapple Oval table, made with 2"" thick American redwood ?
'''Tis said in the streets of arran you must be "cruel to be kind" --------last time there was a cull like this, Custer was heard to say---------"Look at all those FECKIN Indians".
Trumps in the Ca-Ca again, PC is catching him out, Meryl shoulda stayed in Madison County ------
humour went out the window-------acting is king----- poor guy has probably given more to the afflicted than half of Hollywood.
I just love everyone, but should have not passed comment------that's not allowed under PC rules !
We know actors and actresses live in fantasy dream land but they thinks its reality.
Have to chime in here....you are dead on! The three A"s - Actors, Actresses and Athletes, all just "play the part or game" and are entertainment but not NEEDED!!!!! GaryQuote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
'Ain't that the truth, and there not just in The USA ------we have our own "Hollywood right here in London ------we call it Parliament. Politicians playing wannabe-----a bunch of bloody clowns and idiots with an IQ rating of a wooden doll !Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
Brexperts who warned of doom and gloom, zilch economy, and no trade with anybody, Bankers who know everything but their guess is no where near as good as mine, and a lack of belief that defies belief.
I wouldn't pay the buggers in plastic washers------can't call 'em wankers, even they get a bit of pleasure now and again , politicians and actors are just very sad individuals.
just as a last aside, Doubt if there is a person ---race or religion that has not been subject to humour,
in fact, if you haven't, there must be something very odd about you ?????
Ghengis Khan had one, Paul Revere, had one, Henry the eighth had one, along with Caesar, Socrates and Garbrecht ! Well now I've got one--------I'm referring of course to the "MAN CAVE"------ the haven of the man of the house. ,!!!!
I laid a stainless steel surface on top of my workbench------why ? ------because I could, and I still have ambition to become quite good at concepts, so why not have a brilliant bench to begin with.
Decided nothing but the best will do and it all has to be "to hand"------ bit like a whizz kid on a computer-------he don't even look at the keyboard------he KNOWS where EVERYTHING is !
Had a great couple of hours this morning in the new shop-------never once threw a wobbly or the dolly out of the pram.
If I get on well later today -----then I'll post a piccie or two .
Got on just ok, but that's about it-------managed to blow the trip switch--------hell of a bang, smoke, just a little, but the stink of burnt rubber and sweaty feet, ( was probably me doing my imitation of TOM.)
Maybe I'll get a little more time in the new shop Wednesday-------worktop in non reflective stainless looks the dogs cajones-----touch of NASA right there, maybe I can keep a concept clean.
Decided I am never going to be "politically correct"------ just stick to the virtues and decencies my sainted mother taught me, but don't be afraid of the truth, she also said". "you don't have to fight fair-----you just have to win. ,!!!
Not the best or most productive day of my life------too much rubbish underfoot, too many distractions, like "can you just plumb in the washing machine-------it's no good , I need the big fridge in the kitchen, just little stuff demanded by her who shall be obeyed.
Might be a bit over the top putting a coat of yacht varnish over the worktop -----but, what the hell, I could have tiled it !
House is now damn near empty, prize roses have been lifted and transplanted along with a couple of lilac trees, acers and azaleas ---------PASCAL has been removed but not erected------sun dial and statutory made ready. Just little things that screw up the flow of progress.
Did take the camera, but how the hell can you photograph chaos.
Bloody Thursday again tomorrow----car boot day, forecast is for sleet and snow-------either take a brolly or don't even bother getting out of the car!
Smallest car boot sale I ever attended------probably fifty stalls max, beauty of that is-------almost any bid will get your hand snatched off !
Bought a brand new hard back "Thesaurus" for a quid, Painted and signed picture of a lifeboat for three quid------tried the geezer on two, but absolute diehard rock bottom was three, A huge tin full of taps, drills, cutting tools, centre pops for a pound.
Today, I ate bear, then I came home-------just got a couple of things for you to do today Jacko, ( (Madam only calls me that when she wants something done). Need a new shelf in the glass cupboard, and take down those hideous wall lights in the lounge and replace them with the ones I bought in "ALINEA" in France last year"------------bang goes my day getting the new shop up to muster !
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Theres the three quid picture of a lifeboat-------it's my mate Keith's birthday today------not often you can get away with a three pound pressy-------he retired from the lifeboats last year.
Thats the curved top sea chest out of all Brazilian Mahogany I made twenty years ago-------they said it couldn't be done------so I did it ?
Political correctness?
As a pilgrim I dont mind taking a lesson from this guy...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...t-allowed.html
Have to tell you Pilgrim, John Cleese is great, as he says, Every country in the world has the piss taken out of it sometime or another-----------neighbouring countries in particular-------Australia and New Zealand---------England And Ireland-------Sweden and Finland------Mexico and the USA, sorry but it is forbidden to mention the Whites and darker shades of people's !Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
Was told by my grandkids if I ever said Golly w-g or greaseball, *******, coon or lard arse I would be thrown in clink and the trial date would not be set until I was 110 .
There is no such thing as freedom of speech any more------you may not jest about people or even places anymore------Political Correctness is worse than the Spanish Inquisition for stifling a nation, and whatever you do DO NOT MENTION HIS LIMP------or the humpety back, or B.O.-------Don't worry
Pilgrim, I did my will 25 years ago------the dogs home gets zilch !
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Whacked the workbench with another coat of varnish, reason for doing this is not quite as daft as it would first appear. Should I spill any oil or grease on the work surface, it now won't stain or collect the dust that an untreated surface would.
It was a dog nasty old brick built single garage when I started, when it's completed, I want it to be a thing of beauty ( a joy forever).
I'm
caught between the devil and the deep at the moment------her royal highness deems my presence is required for more mundane duties than creating a lab workshop------microwave installation and extra power points and shelves take priority !
Just three more days before we move into the bungalow, I'm keeping a low profile when that happens, in fact I might just feel a headache coming on and confine myself to the garden shed.
Bench press, vice, grinder and anvil are in place and fit for human consumption-------reckon I'm 25% of the way there. Next up is shelving, need to get that done before the big stuff gets installed as fast as imply one box, another two appear, ----nobody in their right mind would hang onto this much clutter.
Despair is just around the corner, but when I see her coming I manage to keep out of sight, the bitch has been chasing me for the last two weeks--------but I'm smarter than the average Boo-Boo.
Jilly reckoned I looked more like Gabby Hayes than George Clooney and decided today was Beard trim and haircut day------IF YOU COULD SEE ME NOW YOU'D TAKE AWAY --------------good name for a song DONTCHA think ? The boy is back, so why don't I feel like a million dollars ?
Keep hearing Walter Houston and " the days dwindle down to a precious few"-----two more days and I'm outa here--------"Down the road a piece"-------these old tunes keep buzzing around in my head,got my head and hands full at the minute-------tried in vain to get the shop up and running before the move-------failed miserably !
Came across the CC7 which is all wrapped and ready to send John SHERLOCK-------should have been posted last month but somehow got overlooked-------story of the last month-----FECKIN Chaos.
Nothing worth taking a picture of, and anyway I forgot the damned camera----roll on tomorrow!
Is Sherlock going to finish it now?Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Schubert------SHERLOCK-----both good racing friends of mine, no excuses John, except I'm coming up 85 the end of the month------moving house------getting more forgetful (Jilly says "stupid")Quote:
Originally Posted by John Schubert
How about-----my mind is full of new workshop, with capacity at maximum and ability at minimum ??
Well, that'll do for starters John-----confused ?????-----stick with me and you will be kiddo. ,!!
Doing a forage at the re cycling plant this morning-------have no idea how I will fare, it's not that I need anything------ but afflictions and addictions need feeding, scrapyard here I come.
Went to our local pub "THE HOLLY TREE" with my next door neighbour Dickie last night------chef had walked out earlier in the week, result was the lousiest chips I have ever tasted in my life-------never ever eat at a restaurant where the chef has just walked out!
Only two more nights at this place and we're done------no more "upstairs to bed" ------no more delving the depths of the swimming pool, life should be a doddle from here on in.
Did some unpacking of tools and hand machines--------Orbital. Sanders,angle grinders, power tools etc. Jesus wept, I got enough to open up my own plant hire business------
Should all be up and running by this time next week, Two lathes and planer thicknesser , snap on boxes, in fact all the rest of my gear gets moved in Monday.
Bungalow Baroness wanted curtain poles installed-----like NOW, -------just nip down to the "TRADING POST" and take a look at these great dining room chairs--------do like these glass topped nest of tables------we should buy them now ! Honest to Murgatroyd---I don't have a leg to stand on.
It may be called the trading post but the only trading is cash for goods------now where the hell does "TRADING" fit into that scenario .
Wasn't anything that lit my candle at the scrapyard------ to be honest I was full of no confidence from the outset-------shoulda gone to spec savers or stayed home!
Might just put a bid in for the SUNBEAM S7---- 1950/s shaft drive -----needs a shed load of TLC AND LOTS OF TIME------I got more than my fair whack of "loving care" ------ but running low on time.
It's pissing down-----the lane is like a stream, but if it keeps this up for the rest of the day it'll soon be a river !
Just taking the last of the shelves down-------now all that's left is the heavy machines-------no way can I begin to shift em. Anyway we paid an arm and a leg for the removal guys to do that.
Nieghbours and relations are sharing the log pile-----last ever fire is set to light lunch time and the bungalow has a gas fire------one of those that looks like a log fire but you control it with an iPhone , modern technology beats the crap out of me, you never know, maybe one day they'll invent one that cooks, sews, does the dishes, cleans the house and can put up curtain rails and do the garden and mow the grass-------then what would me and her highness do ?
Fire's died down---disconnected the Humax box ------the CD player and the TV, look around an empty house that was once home to Jilly and me.
Now it's just a few rooms full of packing cases-------no pictures on the walls ------not a trace of a "Concept" anywhere-----not a damn thing that says the Wilsons lived here for five years.
Removal vans get here "crack-o-sparrer", feels more like the undertaker's coming.
Last night in this house, new dawn starts in a few hours-----out with the old----in with the new ONIVAR-----we leave a bit of history here and start the new adventure. That's life.
Jackie,Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
How far away is the cottage from your house that you are leaving?
As the crow flies------500 yards------east into the next street, moving from COPSE LANE TO LONG MEAD WALBERTON. BN 18 0 QG .Quote:
Originally Posted by John Schubert
Jackie? Just curious...Why did you move? Are you a renter?
Fuji, I am getting old and a tad unsteady on the pins-------I do not like stairs, especially the very steep ones-------if I never saw another swimming pool in the next twenty years, it would still be too soon.No I didn't owe the rent and got kicked out-------ground floor living is for the over 70/s.