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World rugby cup over and done with for another four years.
Fifa, the only outfit more crooked than F1-----Blatter, rotten to the core.
Anyone agree with me, it's time to stop this PC nonsense.
My old friend Bill Mouland had it pegged right when he said " Just because the rat lives in the hen coop, It don't make him a chicken"?
No doubt we'll talk later in the day, enjoy the weekend!J.
Started out with a head full of ideas and a need to do something after Jilly and I nailed the Telegraph General Knowledge Crossword, (it's a Sunday morning breakfast ritual for the last 20years)
spun up the rim, then the hub, inserted the roller bearing and measured up for the spokes. Put a three mm thread on a couple of the spokes, that's as far as I got! Kitchen Goddess informed me we were going out to lunch at the "CRAB AND LOBSTER" in Sidlesham.
Had Selsey crab cakes as a starter swilled down with a pint of "Sussex Best" then had the sirloin with fries and onion rings. Passed on the pudding , I was well sated!
Dropped Jilly off at the hospice, popped in to see Matt, I'm sure he didn't recognise me, he's nearly closed down, told Jilly I would pick her up in three hours which I did, again Matt failed to recognise me.
Strange times in the Wilson household these days, everything on hold but off kilter -----take each day as it comes, act accordingly, chin up , nothing we can't manage! I've got to hoping nobody calls in or phones------only oasis is the shop! Face it head on like always, don't let it affect you! I am a rock, an island, got a strong heart that only bleeds occasionally and the biggest shoulders in the world for anyone and everyone to lean on. I'll be there, just like always.
Strong smell of mackerel in Mexico, thank God there's only two more processions to endure, you can't in all honesty call it "Racing" any more.
Mercedes have the constructors title and drivers title and it looks like second place as well all nicely sown up, but apart from the odd Rosberg/Hamilton flare up, the series has been dull as ditchwater.
Watching paint dry and dog walking are positively exiting compared to F1 racing these days.
You remember I told you there were too many "OXCAM" players in the England Rugby Union team?
Today the England Rugby League team took New Zealand apart-----it was made up of working class street fighters that wore the England shirt with pride.
until they drop the "Old Boys" network in sport, England will always be piss poor!
Have a full day in the shop planned for tomorrow-----need to move forward and make progress, onwards and upwards MacDuff? Night all! MYGGWY.J.
Trying to decide which motor to run on "Pughie". It's already crossed the pond and landed safely in Tennessee. Need to get some TN orange on it and a TDO sticker. Thanks Jackie!!!!!
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Glad to help Roger, did you like all the old cleaning rags from the shop, 'Twas the only thing I could find to stop "PUGHIE" from getting damaged in transit. Don't even need 'em back, how's that for a deal ?
Seems like everyone wants to take parcels to the USA -------that weighed in at 4.5 kilos, a tad under £40 =$50 . It's a good yardstick for future reference.
As it turned out, it helped me out of a hole for a while-----kept the damned Athritis at bay for a week or so and the little grey cells active----saved me from going "Doolally Tat".
Skulked around the shop this morning trying to find something of interest to tickle the taste buds.
Cosworth has been relegated to the patio table, realized it could do with a half decent trailor underneath it, I'm halfway through making wheels anyway, why not? Spent three hours on one wheel -------bored and tapped the axle, polished the wheel nut -----will stamp CSW on the wheel nut, just for fancy.
Mind wandered and I cut out some old English oak for the new project-----if it's any good, I'll send you a sneaky preview end of the week.
Jilly spent the afternoon with Matt, said he was calmer today, he's been in the hospice two weeks now, must be some sort of record!
Opened the iPad this morning-----could not think of a single damn thing to say-----so I closed it up.
End of waffling for today, thanks for listening, MYGGWY.J.
Looked back at last weeks posts--------by the cringe, what a diversity of subjects------we never dwell on one thing for long.
Was particularly pleased "Fujimo" brought up FIONA COUNTESS OF ARRON known by lots of us as " "Lady Fred" . You couldn't help but like her, absolutely full of character, had a very POSH accent, (lived in a HICE-------sounds like mice). One of the GO FOR IT racers!
Remember Pruett pushing throttles for Betty Cook, Roz Knott introduced me to her at the London Boat Show--------she also brought Ken Warby to Brighton to see me after his record run!
Time to get up, I'm "Waffling on" again, have a good day!
what was Betty Cook like?
came across very nice in the press
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I only met her the once Pilgrim and there were a thousand other folk trying to talk to her at the same time, she had just won the world championship.Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
When Pruett got his act together, he was a bloody good offshore man, not as good as Sirois, he was a tad heavy handed, so Betty Cook and Pruett were a good team for a while, until Pruett screwed it up! He usually did that everywhere he went.
Been a bit busy lately. Just got back from mountains of Tennessee. Hit the Autumn colors perfectly. Hoping that my favorite Old Fart is doing well. - Seeroy
Welcome back Steve---while you were gone I put this pic on so Jackie would know what a spinner is---I said Jackie probably would not recognize this young man---You have to disqualify yourself, Steve---anyone know??Quote:
Originally Posted by seeroy
(Clue: he is retired--and he is a boat racer)
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You have to stay busy Stavros------only way to make it through the week.Quote:
Originally Posted by seeroy
Tennessee---------passed through it a couple of times---------seen the smoke coming from the "Moonshine" stills up in the mountains. I think Bentz owned a fair chunk of it, didn't GG have a say in state affairs? Once told me he preferred it to Florida.
Was due to play golf with him the week he met "THE REAPER", we used to talk on the desktop on a daily basis, long before Jobs invented FaceTime .
Glad you got to see the Autumn colours --------nice to know your back, give Iris a hug for me! j.
Gene, I have a feeling I should know this chappie, looks a bit Richie Powers? Maybe Anderson ?
Probably have egg on my face when you tell me, can't be you, you still have more hair now than he had then!
Thought I might furnurgle a "Malbulike" concept-------but then you stuck in the "Mustang" and it was no contest.
You know me, I always tend to put the cart before the horse (Arse backwards my sainted mother used to say)-------- I have spent the day making a pair of Merlin manifolds with a dozen short stacks-------looking the biz-----even me myself is quietly "Chuffed" .
Don't know how the old oak and polished metal will blend in-----was pissed off losing $35 band saw blades every day, so it was an economic necessity as "Schnozzle" used to say or was it Phil? (Jungle book)
Fitting the spinner I made earlier----the one with the roller bearings -----two, three or four blade prop Gene? I cut four blanks , just in case. Oh yes, I'm getting better at the blades too.
Sure as hell won't be posting piccies till I'm damn sure it'll pass muster, would feel a right Pratt if it turned out to be a "Cocker Doodle Quack".
Time to go-----I'm waffling again-----God bless you, MYGGWY.J.
Strange to think you very well could have been on that golf course, that same day, with his son Bart & his doctor. Wondering how Bart is doing these days? Last I had heard, he was in high finance, still living in Winter Haven, and newly engaged.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
[QUOTE=jackiewilson;2805318]Looked back at last weeks posts--------by the cringe, what a diversity of subjects------we never dwell on one thing for long.
Was particularly pleased "Fujimo" brought up FIONA COUNTESS OF ARRON known by lots of us as " "Lady Fred" . You couldn't help but like her, absolutely full of character, had a very POSH accent, (lived in a HICE-------sounds like mice). One of the GO FOR IT racers!
She was a game old lady when I first started racing boats she was always at the major races usually driving Volvo inboards I can remember she named her boats BADGER she always dressed very nautical like a female Ray Bulman.
Jackie--my vote is for Four blades for the 'Spit'---Aircraft engineers and boat engineers suffer with the same problem---two--or three--or four--or five blades are best???Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Jackie--Pruett was a short timer with Betty---he lasted longer with Paul--they actually won a race with that big cat--Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
When Gary's boy was around six or seven I got Barry Sheen's boss at Suzuki,(REX WHITE) to make him a set of white racing leathers, think he was into junior bike racing , had a picture for years but it's long gone now!Quote:
Originally Posted by FUJIMO
Last I heard he was running a boat shop down in the keys, ISLAMADORA ----but that was a long time ago-----could be wrong-----memory's shot!
Jenks used to play the odd round with GG.
Stayed with them a few times, long after I quit racing.
He also helped at Parker when Bedford Davy thought I should take the COSWORTH over there.
Bob Hetzel chopped the Rolla which was useless for the gear ratio on the club foot Gary insisted I use for a seven hour race.
Time to rise-----I'm rambling already !
Pruett had a bad case of "Wanderlust" Gene, grass was always greener, and he was always chasing rainbows. Always earned a dollar but spent two.Quote:
Originally Posted by GENE LANHAM
Most likeable, laid back, laziest, craziest, unreliable SOB I ever met in my life, but I loved him like a brother-----Joan had a lot to put with!
One day I'll tell you the story of how they met!.
By the way Gene the spinners for the Mustang, the Spits outside on the patio table, not playing with that damn thing anymore, cost me sixty dollars in band saw blades!
Had a stellar morning-------bear for breakfast and lunch------cooking with gas today, can it possibly last I ask myself?
Only thing is-----couldn't find a suitable chunk of oak or aluminium for the mustang wing----found a nice lump of mahogany though, suck it and see methinks.
Am convinced Gene told me four blades to get more out of me!
Done the wing, next up is the tail plane , armament, finish----Polish, paint, varnish or epoxy--needs a Duesey of a mount, (Covers a multitude of mistakes).
Jilly came back from the hospice around three thirty, didn't look too good so I locked the shop and called it a day-------four hour days are long enough when you get to my age! Often find myself day dreaming, reminiscing and wondering what the hell it is I'm supposed to be making!
Bloody rent day again, just a week today to go to the OFF golf tournament, really sorry to miss all my friends this year!
Theres enough trophies so that just about everyone gets something.
Sending large parcels to the USA is a very expensive deal indeed, so I sent over a couple of items to put up for auction to defray some of the cost-------one of 'ems a ROTORY on a stand! Not many of those kicking around these days.
Will most definitely not be coming to Tavares this year------delayed the decision as long as I could, circumstances are not favourable at the moment.
Saved a bunch of money on travel insurance-------I'm pretty certain word got out, Alice told Freda and she told Zebedy -----he told Tarquinius who passed it on to the senate that it would be a good idea to "Blackball" yours truly from attaining medical insurance. Do not have a an Sri ( mini stroke) you are marked for life----worse than having the pox, or admitting you know Tony Blair. All doors are locked and bolted!
If it comes to it I can always spray the "MALISTANG"---I'm still farting about with Rockets and fuel pods and guns and stuff-----nearly got the manifold and stubbies right----had an offer from California for it already, but I told them it's not for sale yet-----it could wind up a lemon, then it'll top up as kindling .
you ever heard the story of the stamp collector who had the only pair of "New Brunswicks"in the world--------worth a million apiece--------in full view of the world, he lit a match and burned one to a cinder. .?????? That is a true story.
Always happens this time of night---I WAFFLE----time for zuzzes, MYGGWY.J
You will be missed at Tavares my friend....sorry to hear
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Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Sorry to hear Jackie, will miss the chance to meet you. Always loved watching your son Mark drive.
Mark was one of the cleanest racers ever, hardly ever broke anything, surprisingly quick, even made the Hodges look speedy!
He had been around boat racing all his life. To this day, he knows more about boats than any other person I know.
He's also probably one of the top five "prop" men in the world.
At this moment in time, he's in China, discussing boats with the Chinese ?
Another good day at the office, finished the tail, nearly got the pipes right and the "LANGHAM" spinners fitted (and spins, all four blades).
Oak ,mahogany and aluminium -------maybe I should just chuck some paint at it, always a lot of work with polished timber.
If I run out of ramblings tonight I will tell you the fascinating tale of the Miles M52-------you probably remember it as the Bell X7 with a certain Chuck Yeager as the jockey?
I know I've got three readers in Stavros, Charlie, and Gene, 'Till tonight!
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Originally Posted by jackiewilson
OI!!.....I'm a reader too, just because I can,t mix it with you high steppers on the input side I still enjoy following it all...........
The tale of the M52 is indeed a good'un......as is the one about us selling the RR Nene jet motor to the Russians just before the
Korean job....boy didn't those MIG's go!
Dang Jackie---I had to look up the M52 story---I have met Chuck Yeager and Bob Hoover--Quote:
Originally Posted by ron54
There is also a fascinating story about the SR-71---The USof A had to purchase Titanium from the Russians in order to build that airplane--
EDIT---this just showed up on Chuck Yeager's FB page--Chuck at the 'AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM--
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Jackie---since there are 'only'' 3 or 4 participating in 'Tricks'---I will offer more clues-Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
-he retired from Mercury
He is 16 years younger than you or me
We had lunch in Vail a couple weeks ago--we decided that I have known him since he was a 'juvenile delinquent'---and that he is still a 'delinquent'
He drives a beautiful CGT
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Freddies always been a great guy to talk to, and a consummate gentleman. Wait til you see his new drive system he's been working on. It should enter the market shortly.Quote:
Originally Posted by GENE LANHAM
---Jackie: The absolute last clue!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by FUJIMO
He and his father share the same middle name: Carl---
Gene -----short of spelling out his name in capital letters, I gather this is Freddie K, if it is, I have to tell you --------I have never met him!!!
Mark and Fred have known each other for years, probably because of marine propulsion( ZED LEGS AND SURFACE DRIVES (Arneson or Twin Disc, call it what you like).
I do know that an awful lot of the successful racers send brand fire new number Six gearcases straight from the factory to Wilson Custom Marine for Mark to "Breathe"on.
One time at a Mercury conference in Oshberg, Mark and Fred smuggled in some high powered water pistols-----I'll let somebody else tell you about the chaos that occurred --------Suffice to say Mark was never invited back!
Finished one of the manifolds with the six stubby pipes------stitched it to the starboard side------that's a "cool" piece of kit, glued in the bearing for the spinner with super glue----problem is , I ballsed up, friggin stuff must have gotten in the bearing-------result-----Sinner don't !
The four cannons in the wing look the biz, spending too much time on the armaments, making a couple of SAMs and two stingers.
Hells teeth, it's only a concept-----made a base and twisted up a couple of vapour trails, still not sure how the finish will work out with the different woods-----as I said before, a couple of paint coats-----a few stickers and we got us a concept.
Looks like it may be after the weekend before it all comes together ready to be "Foggied"!
The Miles--Bell X 7 story of doubtful and devious dealings can be read in the Miles Aircraft company site on GOOGLE. WILL SAVE ME WAFFLING ON!!!
FREDERICK CARL KIEKHAEFERQuote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Jackie, I am not surprised you have not met Fred. During those years that you and I were doing those'wonderful' things with Mercury outboards, Fred was trying to get an education---and keep out of his father's way!!! After all, he is closer to our children's age!!
But---everyone's world turned upside down in November 1969, including Fred's--
---and that is another story---
That must be about the time Brunswick killed off the creator, they couldn't let a genius grow into a giant------he certainly put the fear of God up the competition.
One day we will sit down and you can tell me the full story------I'd like that Gene!
Some mornings I wake up and feel it's all been a bad dream and everything's back to normal-----as it was-----then reality kicks in, feeling, deep in the stomach, cross between an ache and being sick, the unfairness and injustice, what the hells it all about?
Time to open the shop and hide for a while.
Fair old morning, cracked on with the "MALIBUSTANG" gave it a last reassembly, before tearing it all to bits to finish.
Might even get a "CONCEPT IN PROGRESS" piccie before the end of the day.
Oh yes, the twin manifolds and twelve stubbies don't look half bad.
The four bladed prop looks like it might belong !
The "LANGHAM" spinner looks fine 'cept it don't .
What could possibly go wrong--------????? It's Friday, so you never know !
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"Concept in progress"
Was in two minds to do a Mustang Or a Malibu------it became the "MALIBUSTANG"
Rare as a rocking horse turd or hens teeth, purists have shortened it's name to "MALISTANG."
Dontcha just love a concept with artists licence, you can get away with pure murder!!!
Think the Lord was on the wine last night, it's chucked it down all day with non stop rain forecast for the whole of the weekend.
Mark's back from China today to be at the local boat show for the weekend, if your going there, give him a call !Enjoy your weekend.
Her asleep next to me is all wore out, spent the best part of the day by Matt's bedside. Some of his friends from Lancaster University have set up a trust fund for his two children.
Weekend here already ------wish I was heading out to Tavares ------Doers don't wish------they get on and do ! ( Socrates J. Wilson 1932------????).
Off foraging at my local "Recycling Institution" (scrapyard to you and me) crack o sparrow, it's closed for business, but they allow squirrels, magpies and me to hunt for odd pieces I might find interesting.
See Obama has stopped the pipeline-----wonder why ?
The concept went down like a turd in a punch bowl,-----ah well, -----SOMEDAYS you eat bear !
Willabee's in full flight again, take a look at his "HOT SINGLES" site, it's still one of the best on S&F.
Really bollocksed tonight and I'm rambling, bad sign, MYGGWY.J
Wasn't me that upset himself upstairs------I plead the fifth-------but somebody did upset the apple cart, it's raining "Datsan cogs" and blowing a hooley, need to pull out the Henri Lloyd this morning, the one with the hood and overkill pockets but totally water proof. Not a bit of good trying to put up the "Brolly", it would be inside out in no time flat !
All around me life goes on as normal, not much changes, there are weddings, funerals, births and deaths, the natural progressions of life. Happiness still outweighs sadness-----goodness wins the battle with evil (Most of the time anyway). I'm still here, struggling sometimes, trying to wring the neck out of every single minute--------what was it John Houston used to croak ? " And the days dwindle down, to a precious few ------- November, December !!! "
I'll get better later in the day, I never stay mad at anyone for long.
Mark still stuck in Beijing ------ETA Sunday morning, that will be one unhappy if he misses his boat show! He leaves for Key West Tuesday, still chasing those elusive hours.
Blowing harder and raining heavier------might just take the afternoon off.
Coated the "Maliwang"----- funny how me and epoxy fail to get along, might try molasses next time, sure as hell cant be any worse than this two pack treacle I've been using-------had a feeling all along I would have to dip into the paint pot for the NAM.
Was a bit damp as I was foraging at the scrap yard-----got me a whole parcel of goodies including a few hundred tungsten tips for my lathe tooling. Enough angle, tube and plate to keep in never never land for the next few years.
Can tell you for certain ,there will be no piccies of anything this weekend.
I can help with only a boring pic and an exciting story, Jackie.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
The MALIBU took to the air yesterday!!!
First time in over three years!!
Common sense and the insurance company insisted that I take a REAL pilot along, Tom has flown everything from an FA 18 to the new Gulfstream--and was an instuctor at the 'Top Gun' School
Was I happy!!!
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with a smile like that, Tavares should be no problem then.
Gene, there is nothing boring about the story or the guy who wrote it ------you and me are living the dream, you who are much older than me are trying to cram more into the NOVEMBER of our lives than me! At least I don't have to tell you how to wring every minute out of every day-----they're much too precious to waste.Quote:
Originally Posted by GENE LANHAM
Did you know that the Miles Aircraft company made what the world called the Bell X7. Churchill closed them down and gave Barnes Wallis the funding and all the drawings and the prototypes to the USA. They were light years ahead of anyone else in turbines, jets and rockets -------but they weren't in favour with the hierarchy. They made Barnes Wallis a "SIR" for his bouncing bomb efforts-----he never did anything else of note !
Churchill was a great wartime leader, but he had more faults than the San Adrea!
He ordered the bombing of Dresden, but hung Bomber Harris out to dry, put all the blame on him !
Refused to recognise the Polish, French, Indian and Czech spitfire pilots,
He gave out the British aircraft industries secrets like he was throwing confetti
Stayed in the shop until four----cracked on with the COSWORTH trailer, heavyweight alloy -----just a single axle, a pair of wheels take two days to finish------trying to clear up all the odds and ends before I have a purge in the shop. Winters approaching fast----it's a bloody cold place to be in Jan/Feb I can tell you, so I will spend a minimum of time in there and a lot more time annoying all the old farts out there on S&F.
I see your buddy Hamilton has said he won his championships with clean driving skills rather than how Schumacher won his...that upset a few fans but its true