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IT is a she Pilgrim——-SHE is fed ridiculously priced dried dog food from Outer Mongolia or some such place ——- fortunately there are three flavours——- FISH, CHICKEN, BEEF ,Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
I can tell you for certain——- every time she lets go a “LOVE PUFF” what this weeks flavour is !
I’m seriously considering turning up a cork fart stopper that I can threaten Indy with before she comes to the table.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob V
Once she sees the look in my eyes——- and the cork fart stopper at the ready, it might just be enough to quell any ideas she might have about letting one rip during the meal.
its the dog food that does it, if you feed them scraps and bones you will have a better household
Agreed——— but also lots of whoopee doos spread from assholes to breakfastime across five counties!Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
No thanks——- she’ll continue to have dried food, and I’ll put with the championship farting!
watch out for the pilot light in the gas heating!Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
I'm frightened to say anything about hot air in case I sent to the naughty step....what with Christmas coming an'all.
Phill - Christmas is celebrated on the naughty step. Every resident gets the traditional Christmas lump of coal...:reddevil:Quote:
Originally Posted by ron54
No fragrance is more appealing than a "love poof" coming from under the table as you are sitting down to eat a meal..,:eek:
One of our bichons used to love to go under the covers in the bed, rip one, and then come out quickly looking for fresh air, leaving us to to inhale the fumes. The EPA controls air quality, but the furry ones are exempt....
I think if you were to invent and market a fart extractor, you would have more business than you could handle.
You do realise Willabee is going to have a field day ————— Too much information——- new depth levels in conversations——- I’m hibernating until the blast has passed——- you’re on your own !
I have no doubt that Willabee will appreciate the topic of conversation. After all, Willabee has experienced more fumes than all of us combined. However, his fumes were from the "rear end" of a Stacker...:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
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First time I “Experienced “ the noise of a stacker was Havasu in 1969.—— fresh out of downtown Southwater in West Sussex——- first time in the USA—— only ever seen a “Black Widow” in the Paris Six Hours a month before, to say I was a little gobsmacked would be a bit of an understatement.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob V
Evertbody I had ever heard about in the Powerboat mags ——“ Speed-nSprayl etc—were there— Met Billy Seebold and Lynne—— Art Kennedy—-Went home with my ears ringing and promising I’d be back next year!
Had a stellar day in the shop——- have two OZ OMC powered tunnel conceptions!
Done one gearbox, hasn’t worked out too bad—— nearly got it right. That’s the first one which is Andy Bullen’s. Open cockpit !
Second one is Benny Robertson’s canopied boat——— have to tell you, this one is something a tad special——— mind you, I never use measuring sticks or any such devices, so I’m not trying to do models or copies. It’s all done by eye, the greatest measuring device known to mankind, fact.
Several reasons I don’t do models——- first off, I don’t know how—— secondly, Concepts gives me a lot more freedom to create what I remember——- or think I remember——- So if it’s not exactly like the original——- as Rhett Butler so famously said———- Frankly my dear-i don’t give a damn!
Thirdly—— there are people out there who can do model boats a whole lot better and cheaper than I ever could.
Should have them both finished by the end of the week—— or close enough that I can take a piccie or two.
Will have to seriously think about the damned travel insurance —- would appear that I’m only covered if I get hit by a nineteen wheeler truck —— painted purple—— driven by a rock ape———between the hours of 4am and 6:32 ——— on a Wednesday—— travelling over 123 mph !!!
OR——— smothered to death by a pair of one legged blonde nymphos —— deaf in one ear and blind in one eye—— only of Madagascar birth.
Like I said——- insurance companies are legalised Robbin thieving bastards who have taken my money all the years of my life——— given nothing in return——- ( that’s when there was no risk) .
Dont ever have a TIA—— Heart Attack—— Or by- pass—- constipation—- measles or appendix—— I can tell you now—— you are UNINSURABLE,!!!!
It is Thursday morning...my coffee cup in full...I just turned on the computer and there is not a word from Jackie.
Indy...what have you done...?
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Yup—- did the car boot, had a great result—- found a drawer straight out of an engineering shop —- had over two hundred brand fire new metric taps —— and a couple of hundred metric drills——- offered the bloke a twenty pound note for the lot and he damn near snatched my hand off.
Went to the Fly in “Hummingbird Cafe” on Shoreham airport for lunch—— built in the 1920/30s—- time forgot this old airfield——— it’s where I learned to fly helicopters in the late 70/s ( Spooner Aviation).
had a great lunch at very reasonable cost, a pint of Harvey’s best bitter——- might get a couple of hours in the shoplater this afternoon!Attachment 418720.
Told you it was largely untouched for the last ninety years——- very Art Deco.
Many thanks Bob—— took the piccie as an afterthought just as we were leaving—— it looked like it was straight out of an Agatha’s Christie Poirot novel!
Good Job you never showed me how to do that!
Don't remember you on the entry--JackieQuote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Only an 'observer'?
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Spot on Gene—— Bill Steele promised Don Ross and myself a ride in Havasu if we made our own way to Fon Du Lac.Quote:
Originally Posted by GENE LANHAM
Unfortunately at that particular moment in time, there were big changes going on at Mercury.
Steele was moved sideways and Garbrecht took his job—— Due to the way Americans speak the English language, I misunderstood Gary’s name——— I went looking for GARY GARBAGE .?? New boss of racing was not impressed——— needless to say, we never got to race in Havasu.
So Yes Gene——— I was just an observer in 1969 !!!
Did get to line up in 1970—— but made a real pigs ear of it—— wound up in hospital, next to Joe Fielder.
Thought of you today as I was eating lunch———- Damned if a “MALIBUSTANG” didn’t taxi out on to the runway and take off just as the main course was being served !
Wondered if you got the old lady Sky worthy yet ?
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Thats the “Sailing Club’s” trophy I made for Roy Cooper——- all he hastodonow is collect it !
Appointment at 8:30am this morning for her majesty——- therapy on the hip, X Rays to see all is ok—— then back home to the shop to finish off the pair of tunnel OZ’s !
Was damn near dark when I left the shop last night—— did get a fair amount of “ quality” time on the concepts——- ten days from start to finish—— about 45 hrs in total.
Result——— one sailing trophy——— One Benny Robertson canopied OZ tunnel——— one Andy Bullen open cockpit.
Theres life in the old dog yet——- not ready for the scrap heap any time soon !
Thanks Bob—— to be honest——- the shape was determined by the off cut of mahogany and the left over stainless slivers in the scrap box !Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob V
Still, it did do somebody a bit of good, even if it was just a sailing club.
Be careful not to exceed your shop hours of operation:Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
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That was on the door of Bill Mouland’s door for over 25 years ( man who taught me how to turn wood) who “copped his clogs” earlier this year. He was 94.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob V
Always brought a smile to my face every time I visited him.
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Andy Bullen’s Burgess—— With the big Rude on its tail.
Screwed that right up didn’t I———-second one is Bennys full canopy!
Got this bee in my bonnet about the next “Concept” ———-I always thought Mert was a cool dude—— the American equivalent of me——- nice family—— boat racer—- but with enough savvy to keep a business going to feed his family. Head screwed on the right way——- I always thought he would never get hurt in a race boat.
Well, Fujimo posted a bunch of pics with Mert and the weird hydro with the no flywheel single pipe, two bladed prop motor —— backed by Schunkey and Kabasta “Cubes”.
Brought a big lumpto my throat——- Guess what’s going down next?
When I moved to France, I went to the house of Salvador Dali—— after going round the grounds and house my first impression was, he's nutty as a fruit cake ! As well as being sex mad and married to a nympho.
Took me quite a while to realise he was just an average chap, of minimum intelligence, who thought “sideways” and managed to con the world.
All he did was think outside the box———- impossible figures and sculptures, grotesque and not quite accurate drawings of people and places.
He took the story of the king with no clothes to a new dimension and the world bought it ?
He wasn’t batty at all——- just not a gifted artist —— but boy was he smart !
Bet he never could draw a good portrait——- but he was good at caricatures—— so it didn’t matter —— close enough is good enough in horse shoes, hand grenades and art.
They say madness and genius are very close—— really good example of this is our old friend PABLO PICCASO. You ever seen a half decent, straight, ordinary painting done by him———- I don’t think he ever did one !———— he emphasised distortion——— exaggerated mistakes, until he perfected the art of oddness and stupidity!
Of course, I couldn’t possibly be correct——— these can only be the ramblings of a senile old git——- reason being——— ANYTHING Picasso or Dali is worth millions !
When things don’t come out quite right, exaggerate it, and I can usually get away with it!
Well, that’s me done for the day——- let’s see what tomorrow chucks up at me—-whatever it is —— I can still knock it clear out of the ground —— and smile!
are you saying I need a stock on on your sculptures and they will be worth millions in a few years time? lol
Not at all Pilgrim——— Im trying to find an excuse to justify the imperfections and inaccuracies of the concepts.Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
A long time ago, a very wise Swedish lady told me—— “Jackie— never ever sell even one of your concepts for less than two fifty————- otherwise it becomes bric a brack —— not art”.
Frightened the crap out of me———— so I try to start at two fifty in most creditable currencies ——- that’s probably why I have trunkfuls of concepts cluttering up the place!
I was thinking about the sex mad genius living in France who creates art, thats is on your cv.
Who else had a v8 cossie in a boat that upset the establisment
Aw, c’mon now Pilgrim, I’m simply red blooded——- Niether mad nor a genius—- used to have ambition, now just trying to stay alive and keep the arthritis and TIA’s at bay.Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
Never once in my life needed a CV——- just used my wits! And natural charm, together with good looks and modesty!
Did i I get a pass on that?
passed on all accountsQuote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Glad about that Pilgrim—— Believe it or not I do try, I have always tried!
Always was a tad outspoken—— maybe a touch self opinionated—— if I fell out with anyone ( make that EVERYONE) it wasn’t long before we were friends again.
I was not kidding when I said I had a trunk full of concepts waiting to be shipped——total weight is over 55 kilos and from memory I think there are some 12/15 pieces——— anybody care to put in a bid for the lot. .??
Please don’t insult me——— I will only tell you to go “Piss up your kilt” and fall out with you!
Sunday morning and it’s chucking it down——— her majesty has taken Indy for her morning walk in the woods ( rain or shine, makes no difference—— dog needs an outing, end of.!
Bye, Dont get your feet wet——— will probably suffer great pain for that remark sometime in the future !
General crossy at the ready —— let the day begin—— it matters not about the weather——- Madam is going up country to have lunch with a couple of her grand daughters——— I politely declined the offer, preferring to carry on with the latest concept.
Theres a fillet steak and some onion rings the kitchen goddess left out for my lunch—— no good without horse radish !!!
Must have done something right——- her who shall be obeyed at all times just informed me I can go to Tavares for the old farts annual get together. Was warned it’ll have to be the final time, due to mitigating Circumstances.
So, will get to chew the fat, ‘bout This and that !
Booked a double Queen room at the Holiday inn—— if anybody’s looking for a bed on the Friday and Saturday, give me a call.
Very frustrating sort of day——— spent the previous two days fernagling Merts record craft———- Somehow, it didn’t feel right ———no continuity——— it wasn’t right——— it didn’t look the biz!
Did the only decent thing I could———- binned it and started afresh.
Was a long day——— managed about six hours in the shop today——- continuous. Got off to a good start, then got on a roll and couldn’t stop.
Madam didn’t return until 17:00 hours, by which time I was ready to call it a day anyway ———- but not before I had made serious into the latest concept.
Kitchen goddess then cooked Fillet steak, Onion rings, home cooked fries ( with horseradish) topped off with her own brand of cream caramel !
All in all, it turned out to be quite a useful sort of day !
Monday Monday——-bring it on, beautiful day, clear skies, temperature down to low single figures and the first few days of autumn, I’m raring to go, And well into a new concept.
My grandson Simon called in to see me for an hour on Saturday——— Told me how him and Craig had worked out the new design for the P1 carbon boat ��—— amazing how things can happen in your own back yard that you know nothing about !
I like the look of the new P1—- it’s changed radically from the ugly slab it was—— not quite a swan yet, but a huge improvement over the last model.
One day, I might even do a concept of it.
As soon as they make a new hull for the P1 they might almost have a boat for a beginnerQuote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Just to let you know Pilgrim—— first one is done—— with a V8—— darent even begin to tell you figures——- it’s more than my nuts are worth !Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
Can tell you it’s a tad more than a beginners boat——with a safety cell——- Problem is—- beginners think they’re immortal—— that’s when the trouble starts!