Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

[jackiewilson]

ah...sounds great but didnt you see the ring on my finger, ask Mark

—- is that you Pilgrim—— in the green! —— exhibiting the fanny catcher ?

[powerabout]

—- is that you Pilgrim—— in the green! —— exhibiting the fanny catcher ?

Ha! I thought i gave myself away as i was sure you would know the other guy in the photo...lol
That was my xmas present to you....
Ok next year then, but you are down to 2 assuming i'm not a chinese girl
2 girls did race, you will know one of them or your kids will

[jackiewilson]

I made it—— I’m here in Fort Pierce—— was times I thought I would never make it, but I did!

[jackiewilson]

Nearly there.

[FUJIMO]

[jackiewilson]

Thanks Fuji——— been a hectic day at WISON CUSTOM MARINE today——- so many things going on all at once.
Spending the day with Gary and Lou at Gieco In Jupiter Wednesday——- the longest ride has picked up momentum once again—— just a case of hanging on until it’s impetuous progress slows down a little.

[jackiewilson]

Spent the day at Geico In Jupiter———Gary G, turning up at the office—— discussing the merits of Ferrari “CALIFORNIA”, and Lamborghini “ MUIRA” ! With Gary Stray.
Had a couple of hours playing with a CD Printer——- it’s just unfortunate that I have to get one——- but it will make life a lot easier .
Used to think these clever people who make perfect scale models were geniuses——— found out that’s not so———— A bloody CD PRINTER is the genius.
Granbson Gary showed me what to use and how to paint any “Concepts” in future!
Scotty B. Asked me to make him aneikh Kiekhaefer AEROMARINE 111 He really wanted the one I brought over——- unfortunately it’s already been sold.
Way things stand, I won’t have a single Concept left for Tavares.

[techteam]

Jackie

Do you mean an RP Printer ?

[peterse90]

Jackie

Do you mean an RP Printer ?

Maybe 3-D printer ??

[jackiewilson]

Jackie

Do you mean an RP Printer ?

Have no idea what an RP PRINTER IS ?
I meant a three Dee (3d) ——- I can just about manage the basics of an I pad——- never even knew those things existed. SPOCK——— eat your FECKIN heart out——— it’s right up there with ​———-Beam me up Scotty!

[jackiewilson]

You Might even get to see Mark at the gates to Lake x tomorrow——- reckons he’s going to drop me off after spending a couple of hours with the old farts.
Seebolds looking after me for the rest of the time——- then dropping me off at englewood sunday—— then Gary will drop me back at Marks place Sunday evening!

[jackiewilson]

Thursday at Wilson Custom Marine would leave a sainted mother in tears——— everyone wants their props back yesterday——- don’t mattering a damn whether it’s 110’ SUNSEEKER or a 90’ PERSHING—— POKER RUN OUTBOARD or a JETSKI Squirt . Wasn’ it always the same?—— always !!! If you have a boat, you’re never ready until after the last minute—— fact of life !
Then there’s the “COMPOSITE” side of the business——- new developments ( all top secret stuff) futuristic gear, like it was for a film set for “BACK TO THE FUTURE ON WATER” or WARS ON THE HIGH SEAS —— outside world will never know the breakages, mistakes, failures, headaches and heartaches—— all they’ll ever see is the wonder of another masterpiece in marine technology.
All the old farts will be at Tavares right now—— drinking beer, telling tales and reminiscing on times gone by and dreaming of the day at lake x tomorrow. I’ll be there—— right up with them, see you at 13:00 hours Friday .

[jackiewilson]

As I grow older, the “KENETIC” Formula comes into play more and more ( for every action—- there’s a reaction)—— is it worth putting all that energy and effort into something that only gives me a modicum of pleasure ?
Laid in bed last night—— totally knackered but the little grey cells were working overtime and wouldn’t allow me to switch off——— there has been a lot of soul searching——- scheming—- and risk in making this trip.
First time in many years I have travelled without medical cover—— at $5,000 premium for two weeks I thought that’s it——- the insurance companies have crapped their own bucketful—— was it worth it?
Abso FECKINlutely. Feels like it did the first time I went to Disney——- I don’t often get to feel like a kid again———- so yes, it’s going to be well worth the effort to join the old farts at the gates to Lake X at 13:00 hours today—— Friday the 16th November 2018 ! Added bonus is the fact my son Mark is taking me there !!!!!!!

Thats the Kenetic Formula!

[jackiewilson]

Many years ago

when I used to drive down to SWMF the Mercury distributors in Poole—— pick up a top of the line six cylinder in a cardboard box——— five kids would be waiting for Mark and me to lift the motor out of the box.
My kids could get a weeks fun out of one of those damn things!
Mercury have deprived a lot of kids, a lot of pleasure by shipping motors in climbing frames——— OR HAVE THEY ?
But, at $1800 a pop—— I think not——-?

By the way——- those are four RACING 400 MERCURY MOTORS.

NO. IM NOT TELLING YOU.

[jackiewilson]

Wow—- one hell of a day for the old farts——memorable visit to lake x——- looking all smart and tidy——- but as my sainted mother used to say “” all lipstick and no knickers” .
If you went up the tower—— looked nice and fresh from the outside!,, —— but seventy years old from the inside!
People like Sirois and Odell were saying it felt like they were coming home ——- How ‘ bout That, after all these years.
I thoroughly enjoyed the visit, although I thought there might have been SOMETHING to show Mercury were involved in the project again.
Good to catch up with The Old Farts again——- I was amazed how many of them had grown older since the last time I saw them !
Me, I just stayed the same?