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No one has mentioned SIR RICHARD BRANSON$$$$-------??????????????
[QUOTE=GENE LANHAM;3322613]No one has mentioned SIR RICHARD BRANSON$$$$-------??????????????[/QUO
SIR RICHARD WHO ?????????? WASN.T HE AT COUGARS ON AND OFF ?????? I think !!!!!!
He got it for being a magician, never owned a business that made a profit but retired a billionaire.Quote:
Originally Posted by GENE LANHAM
He knew how to play the crowd.
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Originally Posted by jackiewilson
I was just taking the piss with the coincidence of Mercedes and the UK's royal families heritage.
The Royal Family is great, UK lucky to have one.
Jack Brabham achieved more than Hamilton ever will
Still cant work out what Hamilton has done for anyone but himself and Bernie agrees with me
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/17069...ghthood-wolff/
"He received the knighthood in recognition of his dazzling motorsport career, just days after his controversial Formula One title loss. But Ecclestone, the former F1 chief executive, hinted Hamilton did not do 'anything specific for the country' to earn the honor
Bernie done more for more people than Hamilton and has left a huge legacy behind re the status of F1
But he is still way behind Bernie on the millionaires list who was simply a Warren Street car dealer —-until he turned honest and put F1 on the straight and narrow [making himself a billionaire ] in the process. I have nothing against anyone who made it big time . You dont do that without breaking a few eggshells.Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
what was it that Jack BRABHAM did that was so remarkable ???????Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
Mediocre driver that got lucky—— one good season——-then what ?????? Oh yes , i forgot -he was an Aussie !!
Branson was a magician was he ——- you are obviously so ill informed its simply not worth wasting my time answering that daft remark Pilgrim.
Jack got lucky 3 times actually over a 7 year period, designed and built his own car and engines, hence your mob decided he was worthy of the very first F1 driver/constructor to get a Knighthood when a mechanic from a colony can knock off the worlds best....3 times, that achievement is highly unlikely to ever happen again.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Branson, sorry he had one business that made money the record label and hit the jackpot when selling it although he says it sailed close to the wind on many occasions. I think he then worked out selling a company to make money is better then running them to make money.
Tired a listed compnay and getting money from investors but that puts you under the microscope so he never did that again.
How much money did he salt away tax havens, nobody knows.
The world is a better place for him being in it, thats for sure, he is good at creating concepts and selling the companies he starts.
Sorry to disappoint you Pilgrim —-I NEVER HAD A MOB—- but i did get you TICKING !!!!! Which was the object of the exercise . I would never belittle anyone who won a world championship in any sport.i know exactly what it takes to become one —- I’ve been there —chasing around the world —never quite made it —spent a lot of my life —money—-time —heartache ——. But i met a lot of people who did make it .Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
What baffles me is how come Schumacher [ dirtiest driver of all time ] with 7 world titles and mentioned in despatches won his titles on merit ????????? [cars had nothing to do with it not even the dominant Ferrari of the time]].
Hamilton beats him hands down in every department —- yet can’t drive worth a sh-t ???????
Vettel only won with RED BULL when they were top dog —- he‘s won won sweet FA since —- just the one podium in the last few years ?????? But nobody mentions that.
Yet Hamilton only won because he had good cars —- no ability whatsoever —- ask the media — .
Look at the list of champions and you will always pick out a true winner —-Surtees —-bikes and cars —-Clarke—-Hill [graham] and son Damon . James Hunt—He played and had fun all the way to a championship——— the story is littered with grit—Hope —Endeavour—- and disappointment.
Just gives me the hump when people who think they know—— but actually dont —spout rubbish .
Hamilton went to the GOAT —- one way or another —— like it or not——STATISTICALLY —of course as he hasn’t got a lick of ability.
Yes Hamilton is damn good, I think maybe we have all gotten used to the fact he always wins and makes it look easy, hence the press thinks its nothing special?Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
This showed he is very very good
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/20...zil-f1-victory
Hard cash and a bit of heritage helps ———chuck in a few „“WHO YOU KNOW“ and the door might just crack open wide enough to let you put a foot in . F1 is littered with WANNABEES — rich kids ——and also rans. Talent usually sorts it all out —— and if you are in the top flight for more than ten years , you have to be bloody good .
All the great drivers seem to Peak and then fall flat. Schumacher——Vettel——-Alonso——Raikonan —-etc. maybe Hamilton has peaked —- who knows ??? Maybe there‘s more to come !!!!!!!
When they no longer make the grade its the cars they have that take the blame —— media never says they fell off the bubble ????? Just unlucky !!!!!!
Like i said —-im done with F1 [ until next season anyway]. I most certainly will not pay for watching sky sport tv when i can wach any other old rubbish for free.
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Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Here's a bloke still peaking, gets on the podium at 80 years old
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Smith_(racing_driver)
...future concept worthy...with a crazy new "balzy" type title to go with it...https://www.screamandfly.com/attachm...9&d=1639927617
...or not...
IF IT TICKS—RUN. ???????? Swing Hammer ??????? One hell of a monkey that came from ???????Quote:
Originally Posted by FUJIMO
...won ball wonder...
Been fernagling away for the last three months at another damned rolls Royce silver ghost—— why—i have no idea . Was reading about American HARRY SELFRIDGE and his exploits with his 1908 silver ghost . Found lots of things i would have done differently since i did the first one for RICH LUHRS .ten years ago.
USED TO TAKE ME FIVE OR SIX WEEKS —this one has taken me three months . Guess im slowing down a lot.
took a leak—washed my hands and left the tap running full bore —-flooded the bathroom. First time ever . In my defence i was in a hurry ???
Forgetful — early signs — i am always on the lookout for failures —- i am particularly critical of myself when driving. Always said i would know when it was time to hand in my licence —-but would i ?????
Age is much more than just a number —- faculties gradually decrease —- dont think i have lost anything top end [head and brain] still ok in the nether regions— do tend to piss a lot —- but i drink a lot [water] too.
DID SOMETHING I NEVER DO THIS MORNING —-STAYED IN BED UNTIL 7-30AM.
Cold as charity out there —white frost everywhere —not a lot of incentive to rush out there and fernagle. So i turned on the trusty iPad four as i usually do [do not buy newspapers any more ]. To watch the lies and falsehoods churned out by the media.
For the last two weeks Brits have been led by the nose by a bumbling and incompetent Boris who simply does not know whether he wants a crap or a haircut. Afraid even „“ETONIANS“ dont have an ounce more sense than any primary school ten year old .
Europe is in hard line lockdown——riots in Paris—Amsterdam and Brussels against any lockdown .
TROUBLE AT MILL Is a very old Yorkshire expression meaning there’s unrest somewhere .
For the last month since Boris hit the panic button — we have been warned of the perils of the pandemic —- incinerators couldn’t cope with the sheer number of deaths —or the 1000000 a day hospital admissions ——-never happened —— we now have officially 12 omicron deaths?????? Hardly a pandemic is it ??—— but we are still on a knife edge here in the UK ����. Christmas is on—-with new year in the balance . It’s a „“ fluttercluck“—- work it out !!!!!!!
me— I’m staying home for most of the time —- going to LIZZIES for Christmas Day turkey—- Boxing Day—- up to BOO‘S for lunch. Then its all over for another year .. roll on 2022. can only be a whole lot better than 2021. really has been a sh-t year .
I recognize ALL that Jackie—Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Wait til you reach NINE OH—-
Only a month to go Gene —-damned if i feel any different at the minute though—- a little more „“MATURE“ maybe . Just like a good wine [or an old cheese] —??????????Quote:
Originally Posted by GENE LANHAM
...jack...you got a heater of some sort, in the supershed?...(guess you'd have to insulate first)...
NAH—- no insulation Fuji. Figure when it gets that cold , I’ll stay indoors and write some more of THE BOOK. It’s over a year now since i put fingers to iPad in anger.Quote:
Originally Posted by FUJIMO
I do have a 750 watt blow heater that i use to soften the super glue and warm the aerosol cans from november to march.
Crazy temperatures here —one day we have white frost —then we have 55 degrees for four days on the trot.
It’s official—— omicron is 60% less dangerous than the delta version—— hospital admissions are hardly any different —— Boris is on the verge of ordering a second booster jab. But he does have the HEADLESS CHICKEN SYNDROME. Rest of the cabinet have the OSTRICH PLAGUE.
Europe has thrown all its dollies out of the pram and locked down everything —total panic there —wales has shut down Christmas [again, they do have a real dingleberry as first minister]—- scotlands First Lady has closed down HOGMANY [NEW YEAR] ———- THERE WILL BE TROUBLE AT MILL over that one .
SOUTH AFRICA has seen a 40% decrease in omicron cases this week and are saying the worst is over . Media tells me the USA is due for a huge plague In February/March next year ——well it must be right i saw it in the news ?????? Good luck with that one .
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Here’s a couple of pics of the latest shenanigans !!!!!!!
Here are some of the aforementioned guys, who have climbed the ladder of success.
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Branson did own a few offshore boats in his time —- was a regular visitor to cougars i believeQuote:
Originally Posted by Lake X Kid
My grandsons Craig and Simon delivered Kimi Raikonan a brand new 48 FOUNTAIN a few years back. They had a whale of a time .
John Surtees was the only two and four wheel world champion—- i was once on the same racetrack at the same time as him —-1953 Brands Hatch.
Big climb down here over this OMICRON malarkey ——- we are now told that its only 30% as virulent as DELTA . Can’t help feeling we are being led by the nose here — wont be long before people begin to tick . Excreta and fan comes to mind —- 48 hours and Father Christmas will be climbing down the chimney . Good. Times are just around the corner [ cant remember where i heard that].
...lets go brandon...
...let's go brandon...:smiletest:...
Christmas Eve —-so i guess its ok to wish all my friends on S + F. A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS !
Has been a very trying couple of years for all of us —-little did i think that the off meeting in 2019 would be my last for the foreseeable future. You could not imagine reading a book or watching a sci-fi film that could predict what’s happened in the world.
Going to LIZZIES for dinner tonight —- a seafood special—- lobster —crab—-scallops——prawns—shrimp and all the trimmings Couple of bottles of PICPOUL-DE-PINET and we’re away.
Jackie: Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas.
Many thanks JONNO—- same to you and yours— look forward to seeing you again in the near future .Quote:
Originally Posted by Rotary John
Now its all getting a bit out of hand—- latest misinformation .
Booster jab runs out of steam after ten weeks and we all need a fourth booster jab ???????????
question begs ——— do we need an injection every two months from now until ———————????
First they lock us down for two years—-but, we need inoculation with a follow up jab after three months to keep the covid virus at arms length . A year later we are told that a third jab would be a dead cert for never catching the virus .
Then we get warned that there is a new strain OMICRON —-100 times more powerful than the delta strain—- this proves to be a falsehood — today it is only 30% of the delta virulent. [tomorrow it could be 10%.].
Cant help but wonder what might have happened if nobody had done anything —- sun comes up —and the sun goes down— little old world just keeps on going around . [Life gets tedious don’t it ?]. No more deaths than usual in the civilised portion of the world , figures remain the same . Course NOBODY DIED OF FLUE ???????? Yet it used to kill off a few million old folk on an annual basis!!!!!!!!
Today—- whatever you die of is recorded as covid —- dont matter if you are 122 years old ——- get hit by a fridge falling from a tenth floor window——- get stabbed in a street fight —- die in bed under a big breasted blonde —-ITS COVID DAMMIT, HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU ???
Every recorded death over here is covid —- if it wasn’t the figures wouldn’t stack up !!!!!!
ok everyone —thats it —-no more on the subject —- lets get back to TRICKS—BOATS AND PLANES AND CONCEPTS US OLD FOLK DO ?????
That's right, don't dwell on the covid crap. Stay warm. Merry Christmas!
SAME TO YOU MARK HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS —- temperature is over 50 degrees here —absolutely crazy weather .Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Poole ModVP
Couple of years back Sam and Clive had my CALLOWAYS refurbished —- new grips—-shafts trued and balanced —- all polished better than new . Have only played a couple of rounds since then .
wondered whether to sell them —or not. With 90 looming on the horizon and social gatherings being discouraged i do wonder . But all the time they’re there , i feel i still can if i want to. I know a couple of retired gentlemen who have not driven a car for two years — but the car is still in the garage —-taxed and insured — just in case !!!!! Just dont want to FEEL like i cant . Anyone else feel the same ????????
Latest silly advent calendar joke!!!!!!
GUESS WHAT ENDED IN 1965 ???????????????
1964 !!!!!!! YOU GET THE DAFTEST JOKES OUT OF ADVENT CALENDARS !!!!!!
HELL OF A LONG WAY TO GO YET— SIDE LIGHTS —MIRRORS— CRYSTAL LENSES CHESTERFIELD UPHOLSTERY—. Now ten weeks in to the project with another two weeks to go. But there is an end in sight . But it is the very last one .
Must be getting close to Christmas now . Promised myself i would not ever again get sloppy and sentimental over any play—film —or anything else this year , yet here we are again watching a bloody silly film and me with my handkerchief fisted tightly.
Wasn’t going to do MOTIONS any more —especially EEMOTIONS —. Too wise and too old to let anything bother me any more —- not even Christmas Eve yet . ???????? CRAPEROOTLES .
Merry Christmas Jackie to you and your family and to a Happy & Healthy 2021.
Would be great to meet you in person sometime.
Peter Wilson
jackie, have a merry christmas from your ole traveling buddy.
QUOTE=OLEGATOR;3323445]jackie, have a merry christmas from your ole traveling buddy.[/QUOTE]
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOURS JIM—- better times ahead !