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Originally Posted by Amberjack1234
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Sorry Gene ,, i never even met him ,I’m quite sure of that .Quote:
Originally Posted by GENE LANHAM
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Dinner at Sam’s last night included a couple of bottles of superb white burgundies —- i can highly recommend either of them !!!!
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Mission accomplished!!!!!!!! There will be a fair few concepts for sale at the OFF meetings on the 3rd and fourth. Trunk was delivered on time by DHL. Even though it didn’t get picked up until very late in the day Tuesday. Well done DHL on the three day delivery !!!!!!!!!
There are three Switzer wings in there i made ten years ago including 700 and 7000.
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Huge 8 inch dahlias grown by her indoors.
Had to go to the sourceOK Gene I have to make a confession. I’m not that smart and not that old lol. I had to go to the source to find out who that was Alan Brown knew exactly who I was talking about the minute I mentioned it to him took him about 30 seconds. I never would’ve guessed who it was I knew it was a cigarette or some sort or I thought it was but it turns out it was scary morphodite hull. I was going to guess Bill Wishnick As my next stab in the dark. But when in doubt you go to the dictionaryQuote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
This was just released from, the racing boat magazine – Powerboat Racing. :D
Fizzle Liz (aka Liz Truss) is vacating the Downing Street racing team. In the Bristol Embassy race, Fizzle found the cockpit speeds (and the pressure to win there) was too treacherous and stressful. The unforgiving high-stone-walled banks at Bristol England are, liken to an unloving opposition political-party.
Fizzle was brought up from the slower F2 class boat, to replace Heavyfoot Johnson (aka Boris Johnson). Heavyfoot was forced out of the 10 Downing Street race boat, because of his Garden Party fiasco. James Hunt and his buddy, Heavyfoot, noonday Garden Party, before the afternoon Chasewater race, impaired Heavyfoot’s biological stability. Some speculated that partying with James before the race, was the reason Heavyfoot had his nasty racing boat accident.
Soon after the race, parliament member, Sir Jackie Stewart went to team owner Bernie Ecclestone and manager Gary Garbrecht, and petitioned unfit Heavyfoot to be ousted from the team. The British Championship race is coming up next, and now the Downing Street team need a driver of championship skills. Team sponsors Carl Kiekhaefer and Mercury Marine are, also pressuring the team to find a qualified driver soon.
There is a conundrum, because aged race drivers like ... Bob, Tom, Jackie & Roger are past there prime. Across the water, you can hear John Lennon’s lyrics “Christ you know it ain't easy …you know how hard it can be”. And also, Prince William and the Princess of Wales will be attending the British Championship race. The country will be watching, who will be the new PM Champion.
Powerboat Racing’s exclusive (from Lake X Kid) now is that, Heavyfoot Johnson wants to rejoin the Downing Street team. Jackie Stewart approached Bernie and Gary, and is questioning Heavyfoot's commitment and maturity. In F1 racing, this time of the year is called the "silly season". However, the larger question is —who will be piloting team Downing Street to PM victory.
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UUnique analysis of the political Nutways I Sir Jackie Stewart land. Now is a good time to leave for Florida Jackie come in joy the sunshine and leave Dreary Old EnglandTo be rescued by the French. They are still mad about Brexit and want the Almighty English pound pound sterling back to prop up their flailing economy. So if you don’t mind the Prime Minister smelling of garlic and sweat you might be well advised to accept their assistance. Just think of the advantages Unfortunately I can’t come up with any. Hell of a post LAKE X KIDQuote:
Originally Posted by Lake X Kid
Hells teeth -how about that —now thats rich —- me coming to florida is actually moving —-OUTA THE FRYING PAN AND INTO THE FIRE !!!!!!!!!!—
Attack is the best form of defence . So here i am in a gentle push mode!!!!!!!You dont need me to tell you about the stuttering doddery old codger who is forgetful—falls down steps—- goes to shake hands with imaginary people———forgets how to get down from a rostrum ——- asks for Maisie-Daisy and gets told she’s been dead for 2 years ????? Languishes in obscurity in the White House until he’s 77 years old —- never ever been use -nor ornament [as my sainted mother used to say]. Then one day is expected to head up the worlds most important country . I’m sure you know who I’m talking about. Well sunshine —-once you have your own country and head of government in apple pie order . Then you can criticise mine !!!!!!!!! Beauty of this is —you are stuck with him for four years —- we can have four prime ministers in six months .
yes —we are wounded —- and im sure you dont need me to tell you about poking a wounded animal.
Political ramblingsCan’t say as I blame you about being touchy about the pot calling the kettle black. I’ve got a twofer for you. Will rent you Kamala Harris for your Prime Minister and Joe Biden for Pope That should totally screw up your country The European Union and the Catholic Church all in one fell swoop. I hope nobody’s taking me seriously but it sure poses some interesting questions. It would almost be like making Osama bin Lawden our defense minister. Gas prices have gone through the roof over here along with diesel. If Joe Biden would wake up and instead of telling the Towel heads but everything is OK but guess what next time you have trouble in the sandbox call the Chinese or Indians and see what they will do for you. I think we should just go ahead and make Venezuela the 51st state and all of Central America and 52nd through 50 whatever states they come to and it be cheaper on all of us. Again I hope nobody’s taking me seriousilly. Probably best I just sit in my rocking chair and watch NASCAR and boat racing on TV.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
...you guys crack me up...
Now now settle down Wiper Snapper that bubble Gum is stuck to the tire an stringing all over the place ya can’t touch it till it’s cold out then it will get cleaned up by a new speaker in the house hopefully it will be the 45th
I'm getting sick and tired of hearing about Meagan Markle all the time.
Do you know if Megan Markel left England of her own free will and that the queen telling her to get the F out had nothing to do with it. I feel sorry for Harry The prince I mean probably a really great man that made a mistake he can’t fix. So he’s married to a failed soap opera star it has the ego of an elephant and the star draw at the whistle buoy off of Government cut. Actually she’s probably a very nice lady and my analysis of the situation is flawed but but but then again I don’t think so. I like to think what Prince Andrew would’ve done with the situation it would’ve been one and done. God bless Fergie. Anyway Jackie hasn’t responded to my offer of Camela Harris and Joe Biden I may have to sweeten the offer and throw in Obama too I think you’d fit right in as a wind vane on the top of your castle Jackie. Only problem with that is his big ears will probably make too much noise flapping in the breeze . But at least you would know which way the wind was blowing because he was exchangeable as the wind on political opinions. I miss old Boris Johnson already. Can’t we dig up Margaret Thatcher. All right Jackie this is my last offer I’ll throw an reverend Al Sharpton for your weatherman.Quote:
Originally Posted by WaterZebra
England is getting back to its normal state , nonstop torrential rain and heavy floods . A months rain in 24 hours —thats more like it . Boris came and went [again ]—think he went back to finish his hols in the Caribbean. even the Tory party realised what a feckin disaster he is . We should get the first colored prime minister tomorrow. No more options . But the blues are canny enough to squash any hope of a general election and will wait out the next two years .Quote:
Originally Posted by Amberjack1234
blade is raised on Madame Guillotine—just waiting for the next prime minister —-black or white —male or female —- heads will never stop rolling she’s not in the least particular.
Bitter Sweet —
(bitter) Dietrich passed away Saturday,
(sweet) F1 Red Bull team clinches the F1 Constructors Championship today, Sunday at the Austin Texas race.
Dietrich Mateschitz co-founded Red Bull in 1987. The company has grown into a net worth of $15.1 billion.
Dietrich an Austria native first got involved in F1 in 1995 through an association with the Sauber team, before he eventually bought a majority ownership share of the engineering company.
Dietrich purchased the Formula One Jaguar Racing Team in November 2004. The team was rebranded as Red Bull Racing. He also bought out the Minardi team 10 months later.
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When you can command that much gelt, the odd million or two overspend doesn’t matter a rats Asse .
Only rarely does hard cash „not matter“.
Me — have not once watched F1 in years —still very disillusioned with its shenanigans and dishonesty so i make concepts and listen to grass growing and watch the paint dry—- ask anyone????????
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These are just some of those concepts that will not be making it to florida, over twenty five in all . Surprised myself by the amount of stuff I’ve churned out over the years .
DHL still haven’t delivered . Last i heard the trunk had left BOCCA rattan on Thursday for Marks place — but by Sunday night had failed to deliver.
Taking the trusty Lexus in for its annual medical. 7 years old and 55 thousand on the clock . Might even change the oil this time .
we had a months rainfall in 12 hours yesterday —with a bit of luck —they may even lift the hosepipe ban .
Yes truly a great loss for Formula One business world and life in general he surely commanded a lot of respectQuote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Sorry Charlie —i only knew OF him— i didn‘t know him—nor have i ever met him — just know he has a bottomless money pit and enjoys it . Good luck with that.
Inland revenue finally caught up with Bernie Ecclestone . £400million being mooted , but thats only the tip of the iceberg. Why in the name of all thats holy would you not simply just pay the damned tax and live a happy life .????
world is littered with casualties that didnt play the game since they brought down AL CAPONE—-Jeffry Archer ——-RENATO ——- Bernie will be next. [if he lives long enough}.
Supposed to be feeling a tad excited about the OFF trip but I’m damned if i can work up any enthusiasm for it all.
Been three long years since i went anywhere apart from SUPERSHED!!!
Just chucked myself into working the way i always have —foraging at the car boot sale and the „“RECYCLING FACILITY“. [scrap yard to you and me].
Late last night there was still no news of the trunk full of concepts. Took 48 hours from my door to New York . Then another five days to reach Rocca Batan —- Mark reckons they’re waiting for a big enough truck to be able to carry the damn trunk.
Still no sign of the decals for the four record boats —cutting it a tad fine methinks.
Sad to hear of the death of the guy who drove the Chrysler Stacker —he was always the loudest boat at Tavares. Shame Chrysler never picked up the cudgel with CK — could have been interesting .
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Well it looks like the trunk full of concepts has arrived —-whether its whole and intact i dont know. If it is then there should be a number of them on display at Marks place for the OFF meeting !
still cant get to grips with the upsidedown effect and nobody has explained to me in words of one syllable that i am yet to understand.
Not exactly thrilled at at the choice of our leader —- not for any particular reason other than the fact he is the third this year. Previous two made a right pigs ear of running the country -so i am full of no confidence RUSHI will do any better— although it would be bloody difficult to do any worse than the OTHER TWO DID!!!!!!
A week today and i will be winging my way across the pond . Day after that will be the start of a two day OFF meeting and greeting a bunch of old friends . See you there ???
Is Gene making the trip?
I KNOW HE IS HOPING TO — but he hasn’t confirmed yet .
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Kids do not get spoiled in my house —-have a special “naughty cage “ for wayward grandkids !!!!
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C’mon Gene —thats an old picture taken over a year ago !!!!!!
You are far more advanced than that with the MALIBUSTANG.—- Didnt it actually taxi to the outside earlier this summer .
I know IAN and CHRISTIAN TOLL and his wife are already booked in hoping to see you there .
John CONNERS — ODELL——RICHIE — hells teeth Gene —even me have all made a valiant effort just to have one last crack at the old farts meeting.
I am bringing a couple of the very first wings i ever made [even dropped the price to $150 apiece] plus a bunch of stuff i know you will like .
Some guy offered me a big bag of gold for the MALIBUSTANG, so i sold it to him. I never did put it up for sale as i thought one day it would be yours , but it was not to be. [went towards the gas bill].
Aweek today and we will all be eating breakfast at Marks place, think the total entry list is forty.
Would be nice to see you one more time .
Did i miss your birthday then ???? You have to be 91 by now —- how the hell did that happen ??? Only three months and ill be right up there with you again .
Is it you or ODELL who is LE PATRON ?????
...gene never did get out of that thing. he's typing & posting photo's from inside that thing all this time still...;)...
Doing a gradual wind down of all things here —been warned against using machinery —— eating crap food —skid marks on the sheets and anything that could jeopardise my chances of getting on that plane come Wednesday morning .
Bought a shed load of gear at the car boot this morning —spent a shed load of dinero as i figure i could come home well and truly skint, what with the price of a Bud down in Key West.
had DIM SUM for dinner at Sam and Clive’s —- never was a lover of chinky steamed grub.
Can’t wait for a decent DAIRY QUEEN burger or dinner at the sea food restaurant in STUART.
Brighton just wiped the floor with CHELSEA — excellent football — i may start getting a tad excited again .
...which seafood restaurant do you recommend in stuart? just if you remember the name. there's a couple very nice one's...
Think it might be called THE SEAFOOD FACTORY —-it’s also LOU and GARY’S and great grandson BRODERICKS favourite seafood place .Quote:
Originally Posted by FUJIMO
Although CLARISSA’S Italian restaurant is Lou’s all time favourite —-she worked there as a teenager with Grandson Craig as a BUZZ BOY”.
DOESNT LOOK LIKE I WILL GET THE DECALS AND LIVERY FOR THE TWO RECORD BOATS IN TIME.-PITY.
Will spend the day packing up my suitcases and backpack.
On the wind down now — starting to look forward to the trip.
Jonesy 84 and lying——Richie trying to look younger ———maybe GENE and Fred ????? Quite a lot to look forward to at the OFF meeting .
Gary and the HUSKI team are now leaving Friday —so all you guys may want to take off to the factory on Thursday afternoon or you will miss seeing all the raceboats !!!!!
JUST weighed in my two suitcases ——- 64 kilos allowed in Upper class— IN 2CASES .
0ne was just 31 kilos —the other with the grandkids presents and other goodies weighed in at 46 k’s. Oops—- three concepts had to be pulled and a few mounts had to be pulled . BOTHER !!!!!!!!!
JUST HAVE TO TIDY UP THE WORKSHOP A TAD . Its a bit like sainted mother always insisting on clean underpants in case i got run over by a bus . Still——-its what you do isn’t it?????
Adrenaline starting to kick in a little .
Mark Rathermill cant make it and Rich has pulled out—— Ted Boyd and the boys cant come ——Charlie Wolf wont be there either . But its all in the game of trying to organise an event —- full of let downs and disappointments . Promise those of you that do come, you will have the best OFF ever —- one you will remember for the rest of your life .
We May all have to trundle down to Gary and Lou’s HUSKI RACE SHOP. Late Thursday.
arrangements have been made to leave early friday morning for all the trucks and boats .
There will be a fair selection of concepts for all to choose from —unfortunately my son in law [Little Jeff] caught covid and couldn’t do the livery for either of the record boats .
Great pity as i was hoping to have two of each at the OFF event—— just another of life’s little disappointments.
If you don’t hear from me again, i will see you all for breakfast Thursday morning at Mark and Craigs place .
But grandpa - you don’t LOOK like you !!!!!!!!
Lizzie’s first reaction at seeing me suited and booted and ready for the off. She must think i brushed up pretty good with all my posh togs on. GANT shirt and pants and my ALAN PAINE country gentleman’s hat — polished CLARKE shoes and a touch of “BAD B0Y” by Hennessy . NOT ONLY DID I LOOK GOOD—- BY GOLLY I FELT GOOD.!!!!!!!
finally finished work for a couple of weeks plus. Sam’s picking me up in about an hour —then up to lunch at THE “ONSLOW”, A COUNTRY PUB ON THE RECLAIMED CANAL — JUST PAST THE CHURCH in the middle of the village.
Then dinner tonight at “THE TITCH” another of Loxwood’s notorious pubs at the top end of the village —just past “THE CHASE” which is Sams place in the country.
Early to bed and then a 5-00am start to the day with a drive up to HEATHROW airport.
Now the wind down has officially begun and the adrenaline might start to flow —- but i must confess to it being a tad slow to kick in !!!!!
looks like im departing just in time —we have gale force winds and rainstorms forecast for the next two weeks . Ah well—as Chas used to say “SOME DAYS YOU EAT BEAR”.
Have read a shed load of boring people on facebook stating the obvious “im in the upper class lounge waiting to board”————where the hell would they be—-out on the tarmac—- in the ladies toilet ????
so I’m saying nowt——-another 12 hours and i should touch down in Orlando. Only reason we wont do that is if we are in a sh-t load of bother!!!!!!!!!
when you reach 90, kids do tend to worry a lot about you a lot more — wonder if you still have all your marbles ——- are you really that free of parky’s problem or a tad dim from dementia . Told em not to worry —- they will be the first to know.
As i wander through heathrows terminal two i have realised that by being white i am an absolute minority. In the 60’s and seventies there was a spattering of nationalities —— some coloureds with a few yellows ——- only one in 83 and half are same as me —- rest are all DIFFERENT . I am a dying breed . Sat down here having eggs Benedict in the UPPER CLASS LOUNGE i would be hard pushed to find someone exactly like me . My kids would say IMPOSSIBLE. .
flights been called and i do have a ride to the departure are , so next news will be from florida.
Wish I could be there but I will show you some photos later of why I had to stay in Singapore...
wiish i could be there but i will show you some photos later of why i had to stay in eagle, colorado---(ege)Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
Here is a fellow Brit.
And he was the British Champion 1970, and Jackie, Tom or Bob was not. How could that be?
Maybe Jackie in 1970 was in Florida at a OFF gathering :nonod: . No that cannot be why, musta been another reason :confused: why Bill was the 1970 Champion.
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