Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

[Bob V]

James Bond drove one once..

He did drive it. When she could not navigate the roads, he took the wheel.

[powerabout]

she retired for cigarette?

[ron54]

J.W. With the greatest of respect could I ask you to go back to post # 4334.......A young feller has asked about Windermere.


I did the same as he but several years later.....I think you've earned the right much more than I to tell it like it was......Phill.


Also would you please check your P.M.'S

[jackiewilson]

Hi Jackie did you visit the Wiindemere powerboatracing club and go down to the waters edge where they had the pits.I visited there about 7 yrs ago and looked out over the water closed my eyes and could recall the sound of BIllys engine and the thud when his boat hit the water.He would have been 86 now he was born in 1930.

You and me have totally different takes on Shakey's accident Steve-------don't want to get into a pissing contest with you----so decided to keep my thoughts to myself, it's not often I do that !!!

Bill wanted me to go halves with him in a wooden bungalow they were building on stilts out on the water-------cost was £3,000, I didn't think it was a wise investment-----he reckoned we could rent it out and show a profit. I said it was always raining in Windermere and who would go there except in August.
Another ten years and it'll be just like "Mouseland" ------ six lane motorway, all the way up to Bowness.
Anyway the tree huggers made sure there's no powerboats on Windermere ------that's because we all laughed and said it could never happen------but it did.

No, I did not visit the clubhouse, last time I was in there was with Shakey-------twenty minutes before he died---------too many memories.
We always stayed at the Low Wood, Norman and Betty Buckleys place------we used to stay there with Joe Owen and the Lancashire lot!

[jackiewilson]

Here it comes again ! , ! Thursday, car boot sale time-----rent day, -------just always seems to be Thursday .
Had a very good day yesterday-------did a heavy old lump of a hydro for Roger H., couldn't get the mount right no matter what------tried a dozen times, yesterday tried a new slant and bingo, did it!!!
Finally put the finishing touches to it Roger.

Made big inroads into the F2 concept------pleased with what's going on so far-------ordered all the new grits I need to beaver away at solid billets of alloy--------ought to wear an air helmet for this job-------lots of snot and filings flying about---------thank the Lord I put a new blade in the bandsaw, it's the last one of the three Gary gave me.

Didn't have any rain yesterday, or a lot of sun-----still got a long way to go before it can call itself "SUMMER"--------pools been a waste of CO2 up to now-----been out on Fishies Sunseeker just the once ! So much for Global Warming.
Serra doesn't help any, keeps sending me piccies of Florida sunshine-------not to worry-----I'll get the little bugger back in Tavares .

[Rotary John]

Here it comes again ! , ! Thursday, car boot sale time-----rent day, -------just always seems to be Thursday .
Had a very good day yesterday-------did a heavy old lump of a hydro for Roger H., couldn't get the mount right no matter what------tried a dozen times, yesterday tried a new slant and bingo, did it!!!
Finally put the finishing touches to it Roger.

Made big inroads into the F2 concept------pleased with what's going on so far-------ordered all the new grits I need to beaver away at solid billets of alloy--------ought to wear an air helmet for this job-------lots of snot and filings flying about---------thank the Lord I put a new blade in the bandsaw, it's the last one of the three Gary gave me.

Didn't have any rain yesterday, or a lot of sun-----still got a long way to go before it can call itself "SUMMER"--------pools been a waste of CO2 up to now-----been out on Fishies Sunseeker just the once ! So much for Global Warming.
Serra doesn't help any, keeps sending me piccies of Florida sunshine-------not to worry-----I'll get the little bugger back in Tavares .

It's supposed to be 101F here today. I'll send you some of our heat if you send us some of your cool.

[powerabout]

Hi John
Have you see the engine called the "liquid piston"? ( orbital motion)
http://liquidpiston.com/

Cheers

[jackiewilson]

hi john
have you see the engine called the "liquid piston"? ( orbital motion)
cheers

ive always pist liquid pilgrim. .????

[jackiewilson]

It's supposed to be 101F here today. I'll send you some of our heat if you send us some of your cool.

Maybe global warming only affects the USA Johnno !

[GENE LANHAM]

An exciting week in the mountains!!---It started with company from Denver (4) and it is ending with company from Deutschland (5)

-----and a birthday celebration (85)--

But the most exciting---the REDBIRDMALIBUSTANG flies again!! After over two years of working in my 'shop' everything is completed, and a test flight of over 1.5 hours confirms every thing is working---and the INSPECTION is signed off!!

(The last pic is the famous 'Mount of the Holy Cross" from 17,000 feet)

Tricks that old racers get up to---

[jackiewilson]

Congratulations Gene-------proves we can still climb mountains and make things happen . Will bring the "REDBIRD" to. Tavares.

[jackiewilson]

Like I said "You're so much older than me".

[2us70]

I like picture #2. Left seat.

[jackiewilson]

Soldiered on with the F2 concept---------not like any boat in particular------just a mix of old, new, and mightabees ------ see if it's anywhere near presentable by the weekend, if it is, I'll post a piccie or two.

Waste of time today at the the car boot sale-----same old junk------different day !

Still have some "Bluedird" pictures to download from my phone------first time I ever used a phone as a Kodak !

[jackiewilson]

Tried to get piccies out of the phone on to the iPad, lost two phoggies trying-----need instruction, wonder if you can "Teach an old dog new tricks" ?
Beard trim and haircut day-----locks are out of control-----my hairdresser is her who shall be obeyed and simply said ""Beardtrim"------------Nuff said !

Sold my old pillar drill to a friend of mine______meeting him up country for lunch------he builds model aircraft and wanted an accurate heavyweight machine------I'm trying to downsize, bought a modern bench press with a wind up table--------what a piece of junk-----made in Taiwan -----rattles like a tin of marbles and is as accurate as a good guess!

Will fit fit all new bearings before I give it up as a bad job.

Moral of this story is -----if your in the market for a drill, buy American or English -----only junk tools and machines come from East of Italy.

Here endeth today's lesson------have a good day. ,