Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

[jackiewilson]

There is a reason for no news ——— screwed up my shoulder , so its been a lot slower progress than might have been.
That’s just one of the four corners of the SUPERSHED—- JUST THREE TO GO !
I do have three eight foot long workbenches—- plus the two assembly points in the middle of the room.
only three more boxes to unpack——- need to do that today—- rain due Wednesday——- new lathe—- pillar drill and mill should be arriving later in the week.
But — best laid plans of MICE AND MEN. !!!!!!! [STEINBECK] .
Old people should not move house—— nice people become nasty—- they should go on a two week vacation !!!!!! Only return when the move has been completed by somebody else .

[Lake X Kid]

If it were a marathon Race, then the Pride of OMC V8 just went into the pits for a lengthy time, with a major adjustment needed.

And "Old Racers" has an opportunity to take the overall S&F viewing lead.

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[Lake X Kid]

[jackiewilson]

If it were a marathon Race, then the Pride of OMC V8 just went into the pits for a lengthy time, with a major adjustment needed.

And "Old Racers" has an opportunity to take the overall S&F viewing lead.

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AT my time of life Roy, I’ve given up racing. Instead i enjoy remembering. The places I’ve been and the friends that i made .
My shop will soon be up and running —- this time with a bunch more room to fall about in .
Been a good thing really —- uncovered some early wings —— even before the REDWINGS —— GENE AND TED HAVE IDENTICALS—-just the mounts are different.—- about five. In all. The white canopied 700 and the twin to it —the 7000. a black DIABLO 3— And a couple of wood finish wings.
The trans- Atlantic Gentry Traveller———- WHITE TORNADO——-MTI——GEICO AND LUCAS OIL. As well as a bunch of circuit boats .
Lasse does it his way—- combining face book with S + F —— makes good figures — its not illegal—- rest of us , we just love the site. One step at a time .
Of all the sites that are on S+F — willabee‘s HOT SINGLES — has to be the top—number one site.
Factual—knowledgable and informative. Fiercely loyal to Mercury . Woe betide anyone who disputes the fact that the MIGHTY KT pissed all over the JONRUDE ROTARY .
You will have to forgive him for being a tad “CRAGGY” —- comes from being around Pruett and Garbrecht for long periods .
Wont be long before im back in the frame —- posting nonsense —— getting it right sometimes, and then getting it horribly wrong on occasions. But does it matter ??? We are old past our sell by date boat racers. Just enjoying life .
By the way, it was Stickles 81st birthday yesterday———- a call from any of the old farts would be appreciated!!
my sons MUCH LOVED WIFE VICKY. Died after a very long illness . Been hard on everyone .

[willabee]

..... — willabee‘s HOT SINGLES — Factual—knowledgable and informative. ..... Woe betide anyone who disputes the fact that the MIGHTY KT pissed all over the JONRUDE ROTARY .
You will have to forgive him for being a tad “CRAGGY” —- comes from being around Pruett and Garbrecht for long periods .

CRAGGY ?

..... The Mighty KT .....

1st Overall Redwood City .....

1st Overall Walker Lake .....

Taking the lead Provo .....

1st Overall Elsinore .....

Another celebration .






The Mighty KT

[jackiewilson]

Whoops—- told you!.

[Rotary John]

First overall Provo

[jackiewilson]

Now now boys —— no dolly throwing !!!!!!! It’s usually me that’s under attack from all quarters .

[powerabout]

we had few KT's in OZ, they were fast

[Old boy]

we had few KT's in OZ, they were fast

Hey Powerabout,
With all due respect, I feel some members may become confused with your mention of "OZ" in this instance? You are meaning "Australia" in this case, rather than the racing class OZ.. aren't you?

I hope I'm not out of line, if so I sincerely apologise.

[powerabout]

Hey Powerabout,
With all due respect, I feel some members may become confused with your mention of "OZ" in this instance? You are meaning "Australia" in this case, rather than the racing class OZ.. aren't you?

I hope I'm not out of line, if so I sincerely apologise.

Yes sorry I can see that could be confusing.
Did you ever race a KT back in the day or just outboards, if I have guessed who you are??

[Old boy]

Only outboards.
Perhaps this conversation should be continued as a PM, so as to keep this thread free of banter?

[powerabout]

this thread is only banter from grumpy old men, great stories and a few photos...lol

[jackiewilson]

this thread is only banter from grumpy old men, great stories and a few photos...lol

BANG ON——- THIS SITE IS FREE TO EVERYONE !!!!!!!!!
Just keep on BANTERING and ABITCHIN and AMOANING —- besides ,it makes me feel a whole lot better .
If somebody posts a few piccies, then so be it . We all like the same things—- pretty girls and boats, engines , and tales of derring-do. We are all special people on this site , and yet ordinary but extraordinary? Work that one out.
Frankly my dear—- i dont give a flying fart whether you are black, white, yellow or pink !!!!!!!!!!!!
Fortunate enough to be have been born in Yorkshire or Sheboygan —— or unfortunate enough to have been sired in Australia or Kazakhstan.
If you can live and breath, write a line —- tell a lie and keep a straight face ——-WELCOME !!!!!!!!!

[FUJIMO]

...i second the motion...