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Lassie is the “Ambassador” for OMC—- carries it to the extreme—— when there are some issues that I don’t agree with I kind of casually mention it.Quote:
Originally Posted by John Schubert
Cant a body have a friendly discussion with an old friend without there being an issue?
A lot more people at the Tavares meeting would be more likely to talk With Lassie than with me—- so I sincerely hope he gets himself up there.
Whao—- slow down a bit there John—— I was there with you that first year and I can quite literally state —- YOU WERE NEVER AN OUTCAST.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rotary John
OFF IS NOT A “Mercury” thing——- it’s for power boat racers ——- END OF !
Hi John I am a OMC guy went to 4 OFF events and I never made the list either.Quote:
Originally Posted by John Schubert
Sure didn't’ want to start a “sh—“ storm. Originally was just fooling around with Jackie. Then others chimed in. Lars, not all the Tavares meets were OFF reunions, especially the spring raceboat regattas. Didn’t mean any disrespect, and if I did I apologize.Quote:
Originally Posted by STEVERINO
Jesus wept Pinson get a life—- you also raced Mercury motors (MISTER H. ?), weren’t you always made welcome at the Off meetings—— it’s all about boat racers—- bugger all to do with either OMC or Mercury—- get your Sorry arse down to Tavares in November and I’ll roll out the red carpet myself , just for you !Quote:
Originally Posted by STEVERINO
At my age Steve I just want A bit of peace and quiet and catching up with old friends .
We always had a terrific time at the OFF events we went to and met many wonderful ex boat racers.Caddilacs events were very good the boats were very near to the spectators so you had a good idea of the speeds the boats were running.What a wonderful character Steve Sirois was visted Mark Wilsons place at Stuart and the Guy next door with all the old cars and motorcycles collection Steve took us round for a visit he pointed out a triumph tiger cub which was his first bike he bought it with the prize money he won which Carl Kiekhaefer let him keep. Good times were had by all.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
steve, you will always be welcome at Caddy’s place and Marks——- never made any difference to me what FECKIN motor you had on the back——— and you’re right about STAVROS—- he was a wonderful man—- along with Bakos and Sutphen—— if you hadn’t been to the OFF meeting, you might never have known them!Quote:
Originally Posted by STEVERINO
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If the "Canadians" includes Mark Rotharmel then there you have at least one OMC guy as Mark ran both Mercs and OMC's !!Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
If Mark is planning to come this this November I am going to try to come with him (and I ran both Merc and OMC as well).
It’s people that count once you join the Old Farts—— motors count for nothing at OFF—- all are treated equal.
Love all my “Colonial” friends——- American —- Canadian—- Australian—- Italian—-Finns Swedes and Danes, to me they’re ALL COLONIALS,
I’m one of those people that bank holidays don’t make any difference to——- they really are all the same to me. I don’t have to report for work and I long since stopped listening to anyone who tried to tell me I should do this or that—— especially my kids.
Not even worried about going a tad loopy—- but I do try and stretch the little grey cells to breaking—— crosswords—— projects——- Mastermind and university challenge——- but cannot stand the stupid TV quizzes with the ignorant peasants that participate.
Is it just me that despises the adverts on TV ? —— they must think the general public are mindless Morans with the animation and voiceovers they fob off on us these days under the guise of pretending to be clever!
Now I’ve got that off my chest, I feel so much better—- but I would be interested in other folks view on my he subject——— would appreciate your take on it if you have the time!
Went to a classic car show at Ford Aerodrome on Monday—— over 1,000 cars of one sort and another. Lots of American classics. I’ll post a few picks just to see if anybody’s interested.Attachment 447526Attachment 447527Maybe Doug Janisch?Attachment 447528Attachment 447529Attachment 447530
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ill see what the response is before I show any more!
By the cringe but you lot are bloody heavy going—— hard to please old gits !
Either that or you’re all on vacation!
Very nice, please put some more up please...Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
By the way took your recommendation of the Keith Duckworth book ....very good.
Not just good Phill— it’s totally bloody brilliant —- best read I’ve had this year, I can recommend it to anyone who is literate .Quote:
Originally Posted by ron54
I really did think there might have been a bit more interest than there is by the old farts—— but this is a boating site,
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Came across an old couple who were selling a huge chandelier at the car boot sale last Saturday—- the whole thing suddenly rolled off the table on to the floor—— Crystals were everywhere—- I wound up paying a tenner for all the crystals that were on the floor.
Ive done all the acetylene lamps on two of the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost’s and only used twenty of them.
Enough left to do the other three—- Somedays you eat bear !
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Ok out there—— some more piccies from the classic car show last Sunday—- see if these go down any better than the last lot!
Depending on the response —— I have more—- but they’ll stay in “photos” until I get a decent reply or three!.
In the meantime I need a bit of help rearranging piccies !
Was a beautiful day for the Cowes/Torquay race——- the old “Dry Martini” in the capable hands of Christian Toll gave a very good account of herself, finishing in third place.
Apparently there was thick fog off the Needles and the Sat Nav puked —- when the were running in second place.
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Jackie: I'm too old to stand on my head to look at your pictures. Maybe your buddy can fix them so I can look.
Johnno—- swear to god they were the right way up when I copied them—- I’m just not smart enough to master the iPad!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rotary John
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Thanks Bob——-There you go Johnno—- try those for size !
Very rare Willy’s (of JEEP fame) nice clean original condition—— Jowett Jupiter —— Made at IDLE in Bradford Yorkshire my home town.
3:8 Jaguar—- had one of those for many years—- had an E Type Jaguar too—— primrose yellow—- bought it from a friend of mine “ TATTY ALAN” .
Ok — so what—- I can live with that— You’re all too busy ! Frankly my dear —- I don’t give a flying fart !
Jackie don't get too despondent, you can't expect folks from over the pond to have much of an interest in old British chariots.....You can hardly compare a Morris Minor with a Bel Air of the same period can you?...
Or a Rolls with a Caddie——- or a D Type Jag with a Vette—— remember ‘‘twas the Brits who took the V8 and made it go —- and last.Quote:
Originally Posted by ron54
We were onceg very good at making automobiles—— but that was long before the Germans and the Japs took over the-car industry.
Are there any automobiles being made in the UK these days? By that I mean regular cars, not exotics. I always wanted a Healy 3000.
About three miles down the road from me is the Rolls Royce Factory—- believe me, they produce some wonderful automobiles.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2us70
Just up the M1 apiece is the ASTON MARTIN factory——maybe a tad exotic but nonetheless an iconic motor art.
Then— there’s that little old firm who produce MORGANS—— with a waiting list as long as your arm!
Another quintessentially English manufacturer is BENTLEY—— another of the worlds best motorcars
Another iconic supercar is the McLaren—- exotic—- quick—-expensive—- but if it’s top-end Speed you want, look no further!
So, in answer to your question my friend—— car production in England is alive and well.
Attachment 447763Was asked by one of the guys at Geico if I would make a Geico Gold Ghost? For a big bag of gold I’ll make anything !
is Morgan the only brit owned car builder?
Morgan is a family owned operation and always has been—— as I understand it.Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
I have no idea who owns what with the car industry—— I know the French own our electricity supply and the water we drink and the nuclear energy plants , in fact, we don’t own much of anything anymore Pilgrim!
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Originally Posted by FUJIMO
Yabba Dabba Doo
Come on Jackie get in there, pride of Britain is at stake😠..I will just mention one word.....CONCORDE!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob V
My old man left us 3 kids a 27 Morris ligbt van, i wish it could have been a Nash, they were at least 10 years more advanced at the same era
you got left a van—— you were FECKIN lucky Pilgrim—-My father left us a £412:37p and a bloody miserable tight arsed stepmother !Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
Weren't they chain driven ?
I think it was too—- but as usual, the “ colonials” copied it— moved it to a classy location—- with neighbours like Barney and Betty, ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob V
Same thing with the Miles Master X17—- out of Shoreham -By-Sea—- gave it to Chuck Yeager and claimed it as their own.
Its taken them forty years to catch up with the CONCORDE—— colonials still haven’t forgiven us for that one!
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Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Whichever way you cut it Pilgrim——— England and America—— the English and American people have been ( and still are) inexorably joined at the hip! Ok, so the colonials took the English language and mutilated it beyond recognition into an American version all of their own——- given the language “DIALOGUE” and “ACCENTS”———- good example is the vast difference in accents between NEW JOISEY AND TENNESSEE .
Its no bad thing—- nobody wants to be stereotyped, so simply “speaking English “ doesn’t mean you have an ENGLISH accent ?
Gene Thipedeux had for me,the hardest accent to understand !
Was a year before I understood what the hell it was Pruett was actually talking about !
Yep, so after Brexit there will be some good trading going on