Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

[jackiewilson]

Took the day off yesterday, went out on the Sunseeker with my sister, slowly cruised up the HAMBLE river, nearly to Botley, saw the swans showing off their little 'uns-----really nice and tranquil afternoon.
Haad supper at the Fish Factory in Littlehampton.
Almost forgot, bought half an aircraft at the car boot sale yesterday-----three huge containers of nuts, cogs and gears-------some wonderful gear in that lot!

[Ronster43]

Just saw this on FaceBook. Sad news...

Many of you boat racers already know from Tim Thibodaux, but I received this message from Corey Thibodaux who asked that I send it on !
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I regret to inform you about the death of Gene Thibodaux. I was asked by my aunt (Gene's mother) Carrie Thibodaux to please reach out to the boat racing community and invite everyone that knew him to his graveside service. The service will be held in a small family cemetery this Sunday J...une 12th at 2pm. The address is 23210 US-281 San Antonio Texas 78264. If you cannot attend you are welcome to send condolences to Gene's mother Carrie Thibodaux. Her home phone is 210-426-7848. I hope to see you there. Please pass word along to anyone that you know might like to attend. I only have a limited number of contacts to reach out to. Thank you and God Bless. Corey Thibodaux
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[FUJIMO]

Rest In Peace Tim...

[GENE LANHAM]

----and on a lighter note---


Jackie,

Ryan came up to spend the weekend with the Grandparents--as you can see the 'braces' have come off--Handsome??

It would be nice is he came up to help his Grandfather work on the MALIBU--

No, a weekend of 'GOLF'??

Where did I go wrong---??

[jackiewilson]

Same in this neck of the woods Gene, Mark came over for a week, saw him briefly at Sams birthday bash------told me he would call in to see me on Monday-------he went back to Florida Wednesday ----bloody good job I didn't hold my breath?

Sad to hear of the passing of Gene Thibadeaux -----he used to race in the Fonda series-----lovely family man, well loved and liked by everyone. First time I met him I couldn't understand a word he said-----he had an accent as good as mine.
He was racing alongside, Billy and Mike Seebold, Chris Bush, Don Johnson, Jimmy Hauenstien, and all the European drivers.

Finally got got to fit the steering bar to the T5X, made up a suitable mount-----looks very "Pughish" (in my opinion). If I get time over the weekend I'll post a couple of piccies.

Saturday morning and scrapyard time-----I like to see what the world is chucking away this week.

[jackiewilson]

Just one other little thing, it was Gene's boy Tim that introduced me to S&F a few years back-------you can blame him for my rantings.

[jackiewilson]

Inspecting the the garden shed yesterday---------damn thing is nearly full--------need an extention.

After nearly three days of work and play, I finally emptied one box, it contained over 50,000 aircraft quality nuts bolts and washers-------most were packed in packets of 2-5-10-50-100-500. Apparently aircraft parts have a "shelf" life before they are scrapped-----I bought $50,000 worth for $50.
Next box is full of ball bearings, if anyone has a slingshot (catapult), I can offer you a couple of million round balls for $25---------no, I will not take them to Tavares .
Next box is too heavy to lift, has hundreds of exotic rose joints and swivel bearings-----one is priced at $256, I got ten of those!
Some of the items will make damn nice "Concept" stands, got more nuts and bolts in titanium and stainless than I could use in two lifetimes !
Taper bearings, roller bearings, mother in law bearings, bearing straights , compass bearings, child bearings? Seems I bought half a bloody aircraft!

[FUJIMO]

[jackiewilson]

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Now I ask you , in all fairness, if Willabee is good looking and handsome????? Then, my dick's a bloater, or me myself must be drop dead gorgeous -------chances of that, are minus four and a half-----it's make up your mind time peeps------- should "Willa the wonderful" be on the front cover of POWERBOAT----- OR ------THE ENQUIRER ? Just asking.
Got sick to my tits of nuts and bolts, every drawer, every cupboard, every shelf is bustin at the seams with nuts bolts and washers--------just got two more damn boxes to go, but couldn't face it, so I started on the T6X. Should be able to take piccies afore long.

[jackiewilson]

Something i I did earlier, T6X to follow-------these are just "Concepts" of what mighta been,
With apologies to the Pughs for pinching some of their thinking. ,!! Will alter the four pointer to make it a bit more acceptable .
Still have to finish the hydro for Roger------promise not to cash the cheque until it's done!

Thats it for tonight-----England V Russia starts about now, so no more until tomorrow MYGGWY. J.

[GENE LANHAM]

----and on a lighter note---




It would be nice if he came up to help his Grandfather work on the MALIBU--

No, a weekend of 'GOLF'?

Well---Ryan did come out and watch the old racer work in his shop--

[2us70]

Are you still flying that plane?

[GENE LANHAM]

Are you still flying that plane?

Hey Jim---past couple years there have been 'issues'--the FAA; the hydraulic system; the INSURANCE company. Presently I can fly the plane, but I must have a 'real' pilot in the right seat--Age discrimination??

[Bob V]

Hey Jim---past couple years there have been 'issues'--the FAA; the hydraulic system; the INSURANCE company. Presently I can fly the plane, but I must have a 'real' pilot in the right seat--Age discrimination??

Gene...I think it is time to get Ryan his "wings" and he can be your right hand man...

[2us70]

Gene. You are my retirement hero. I have a long way to go to catch up. In two weeks I will be out 13 years.

Hey Jim---past couple years there have been 'issues'--the FAA; the hydraulic system; the INSURANCE company. Presently I can fly the plane, but I must have a 'real' pilot in the right seat--Age discrimination??