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Guess what—— I have been allowed an hour in the workshop with a plastic bag over my left hand!
After forty minutes ——— the bag was buggered—- her highness was spitting feathers—- and that was the end of the first session——- need the gaffe tape!
But the precedent has been set ! Game on!
”KEEPING THE ARTHRITIS AT BAY”—A quote by JackieQuote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
At least six more weeks till the snow melts in Colorado—and the trusty Benz needed some TLC
So what does an old retired boat racer do?
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Had another session in the shop this afternoon——— nothing exiting—— was working on the concept of the Schneider trophy airplane engine . The Itchifanni, a six cylinder radial motor.
Year was 1932 ——— the ITALIAN entry was called COMO CLARA (after the famous red haired hooker that frequented the area around the seaplane hanger at the south end of LAKE COMO)
Sold the west Bend lathe to a man in China—— trouble is , I need a friend to help me dismantle it on to a pallet +——- problem is their dropping like flies——- this damned coronavirus caper isn’t going to help either
Buried two of “em last week——- have not got enough left to start burying them in pairs!—- on the same day!
just did the same thing. these days you don't "turn" the rotors anymore. you just throw them away & install new ones. on my cars & trucks anyway.:rolleyes: https://www.screamandfly.com/attachm...9&d=1584296336
you working on the wheels too gene?...https://www.screamandfly.com/attachm...1&d=1584296533
...amazing, your hands resemblance to those wrenches. did you pose for the artist that made them?;)https://www.screamandfly.com/attachm...2&d=1584296635
on our old hands gene, lanoline helps after or during degreasing...
Aw, c”mon guys—- they're “THUNBSCREWS” ?
…"thumbscrews"...butterfingers...:rolleyes:
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Originally Posted by FUJIMO
Monday—- Monday—- just love that day!! Especially when the forecast is for four days sunshine and no damned rain.
World headlines are all about Coronvirus—- no doubt about it, panic has set in the world over.
Once again, common sense and plain logic is out of the window.
Hollywood couldn’t even dream up a disaster movie like this.
Over 1000 cases in England with 35 deaths, mostly the elderly with underlying health problems.
Hundreds of people have the disease —-but are fighting it and getting better.
World leaders and politicians are going the headless chicken routine—- they know nothing, but have to appear to know everything!
The “knock on” effect is worrying——- the world cannot stand still for four months and expect businesses to survive without massive financial support.
Every country in the world is in debt up to its eyeballs——- apart from the odd one or two oil rich nations—— Switzerland and Norway!
All other civilised countries have national debts of trillions—— after Coronvirus—- gazillions?
Tavares looks to have gone off very well with fine weather and a good turnout, congrats to all concerned!
Will get back to you with an update later in the day!
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As my sainted mother used to say “ THERES ALWAYS ONE” .
There could be a REBELLION in England for the first time in 400 years ——— Theyre messing with the old folk!
Normally, a docile old lot normally, until the current prime minister tells them they must “ Self Isolate” for twelve weeks ???
Now that’s already four weeks less than he wanted yesterday—— but it’s ten weeks more than the isolation period for all others.
Yup, I’ve got it, clear as mud———-he doesn’t know whether he wants a crap or a haircut, as long his lips are moving —- he’s happy !
One thing for sure —— he’s put the fear of God up a few million folk ——— and annoyed the hell out of another few millions ,
Does any one else get a feeling of Dei Je Vous today —— didn't Orson Welles frighten the world to death in the 1930’s with his “ WAR OF THE WORLDS”. ——- MARTIANS HAVE LANDED .???
So, it’s official—— BRITAIN is closed for three months—— No sport—- no shops open—- no restaurants—— Airlines to stop 90% of all flights.
Now that’s all very well until you realise that commerce only works if it’s doing business—— if the work stops—- the money stops—- trade and money go hand in hand ! No money—- you don’t eat—— you don’t eat——- you starve and die, fact !
Around the world, there are still more people dying of flue than coronavirus!
More folk killed every day on the roads than by coronavirus.
Im not saying the situation is not very serious indeed——— but the draconian measures measures being taken by world leaders is a tad difficult to understand!
Norway—— CLOSEDOWN—— not a single Coronavirus death!
One thing for sure—- when this is all over—— spivs, gangsters and the mafia will be waiting in the wings to “build a new world”——— Mad???—- or not???
14 days might have done it?
Long time no hear Pilgrim—- have they not shut down the gateway to the east ( Singapore) yet!Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
Uk borders are closed from noon today——- the Grand National has been cancelled———and the biggest catastrophic news of the day——-THE BOAT RACE HAS BEEN CANCELLED—-!!!!!!!
Oh dear me- oh lord—now you know it must be serious—— the annual OXBRIDGE boat race has been cancelled! That cannot happen—— if the Thames is flowing, there will be a boat race! Now the excreta really will hit the whirlygig!
New lathe arrives tomorrow—— thought I’d better get in before they stop all road transport—— those big bad lorries can carry all sorts of bugs—— don’t want all those nice shiny, almost new vehicles contaminated do we!???
Small problem to overcome——- need to get the trusty South Bend dismantled and palleted and on its way to China before the new one arrives tomorrow afternoon!
Somedays you eat bear—— but Lifes never dull is it .???
yep shutdown here as they worked out all infections are from people flying in.
The world should of down this in Jan and it would have been contained now we are still dealing with an expanding disease and slowly tightening movements.
Need a shutdown of movement and then check its not expanding anymore
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Originally Posted by jackiewilson
They haven’t notified me Phil. Another institution feeling the pinch!Quote:
Originally Posted by ron54
Jesus wept Pilgrim—— there’s nothing else left to shut—— lid on the biscuit tins superglued.Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
So, the chancellor has put up 350 billion pounds——- he calls it a war chest !!!!
Small firms and businesses can “borrow” from it at any time????
Now my sainted mother used to drum into me——— never borrow anything—— there always follows a “payback” day !!!!
Just where on Earth are they expecting to find this war chest???—— only one place it can come from—— the taxpayer——— all he has to do is put income tax up to 50% the first year across the board.
when he sees he’s got away with it the first year——— increase it to 60% .
We have just entered cuckooland
close everything—— the High street—— the Raiways—- The Airports—- The Hospitals—The Restaurants and pubs. People working from home ??? Only office workers and the like can work from home—— garbage collectors Cant!
Time to recruit the common sense brigade—— these Eton— Harrow and Oxbridge politicians seem to have lost all semblance of common sense ( that’s if they ever had any in the first place).
Well, I don’t have much idea of what’s going on across the pond—— Marks birthday today, all the family are spending the day on Hutchinson island .
Really shouldn’t be pushing and shoving lathes about at my age——- every muscle and sinew is screaming at me.
New one is being delivered this morning so there will be a certain amount of “ Manoeuvring” involved.
Road traffic is down by 50% and this is just the first week. Be interesting to see. What happens after a month!
Borders across Europe are now closed——-travellers Who didn’t quite make the deadline are in dire straights ! Another case for common sense to prevail—- but I doubt it will!
Images from around the world make depressing viewing——- we should just pull up the drawbridge and hibernate for three months! Today it’s officially SPRING.
You’re not supposed to laugh?
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Originally Posted by jackiewilson
just print the cash like the EU does...
Its doubtful whether the EU or the USA has the biggest national debt—— both think they have A flock of “GOLDEN GEESE”————— And a magic wand! It’s spreading too, Boris thinks he’s the new Houdini, and can perform miracles!Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
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Originally Posted by ron54
Problem Solved...
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Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Now there’s the perfect example of the “WASTE OF A GOOD SKIN”——-/Thick as two short planks and as literate as a deaf and dumb rhinosaphant.!!! And that’s on a good day.Quote:
Originally Posted by GENE LANHAM
The most illiterate—-/ill informed—-/ idiot ever to grace the green green seats of the House of Commons!
Jackie...Don't hold back.... tell what you really think....lolQuote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
who is she/he/it?
”It, is an apology of a politician, the one who promises 20,000 policeman on the streets and thinks she can do it for £10 a week each——- she doesn’t have a brain to think with, so she always puts a foot in her mouth before she speaks!.Quote:
Originally Posted by FUJIMO
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The “Beast “ is installed.
Man!...She's a beaut!...:thumbsup:https://www.screamandfly.com/attachm...6&d=1584640319
...O.K....Now...Whats' Her Name?...please.:pQuote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
FRANNY —— WITH AN R !—— Made by Harrison of CLECKHECKMONDWYKE West Yorkshire?Quote:
Originally Posted by FUJIMO
From an original Italian design by the famous “ITCHIFANNI” aircraft and machine company based in Turin.!!!!
You just wouldn’t believe the tricks this old girl can pull —- she’s a joy to handle—- performs wonders and is well worth the money!
Best tunes are always played on an old fiddle —— Or a Stradivarius!
https://www.screamandfly.com/attachm...3&d=1584550054...Why do I feel like I'm playing "Who's On First"? Jack Wilson...Do you know who this woman is? And what is her name?
Her name is DIANNE ABBOT—her favourite line was “ if I was white, you wouldn’t talk to me like that”!Quote:
Originally Posted by FUJIMO
Me myself don’t give a flying fart —— don’t matter if you’re black, white, pink yellow or blue —- an idiot is an idiot—- regardless of creed or colour—- and I have the right to say so ( at this moment in time).