Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

[shadowcat]

Redbird is right at home with the Unique boat award received from CRA- Classic Raceboat Association- March Thunder Tavares Regatta

[ron54]

Jackie.. I'm told the eagle has landed this end..I've got the lurgy at the moment so looking forward to picking it up at the end of the week..Thanks, Phill.

[jackiewilson]

Jackie.. I'm told the eagle has landed this end..I've got the lurgy at the moment so looking forward to picking it up at the end of the week..Thanks, Phill.

Found one of the little round gold bits that hold the mount straight--------stick a milk bottle top under it for now--------will give it you next time!
If you really want it I'll cough up the fifty p postage! J.

[ron54]

Found one of the little round gold bits that hold the mount straight--------stick a milk bottle top under it for now--------will give it you next time!
If you really want it I'll cough up the fifty p postage! J.

Keep it in a safe place until I'm back on my feet again....After 50yrs in the trade I retire, following week I go "down with something"...

[jackiewilson]

My oldest friend, James Albert Tarelli Meynell died on Monday afternoon-------we have been friends for over 75 years. Now I really do feel like the last man standing.
Sold my big hydraulic bender yesterday, now I can move around in the workshop, but it feels like I just lost another friend.
Started on the new workshop---- all new electrics -----more than enough power points and a rake of LED lights--------new workbenches, carpet on the floor and a place for everything. Time I had some sort of order in the shop-------it's been like the bottom of a baby's pram for too long.
Was invited to put three of the "Concepts" into a very celubrious antique dealers shop in Arundel. Gave him a Wing, and HARSOUL the twin hulled americas cup sailing thingy ! It's a huge shop with windows in the high street--------not sure he'll have the neck to put the Harsoul in the front window?

[OLEGATOR]

My oldest friend, James Albert Tarelli Meynell died on Monday afternoon-------we have been friends for over 75 years. Now I really do feel like the last man standing.
Sold my big hydraulic bender yesterday, now I can move around in the workshop, but it feels like I just lost another friend.
Started on the new workshop---- all new electrics -----more than enough power points and a rake of LED lights--------new workbenches, carpet on the floor and a place for everything. Time I had some sort of order in the shop-------it's been like the bottom of a baby's pram for too long.
Was invited to put three of the "Concepts" into a very celubrious antique dealers shop in Arundel. Gave him a Wing, and HARSOUL the twin hulled americas cup sailing thingy ! It's a huge shop with windows in the high street--------not sure he'll have the neck to put the Harsoul in the front window?

Chin up! You have been the last man standing before. You will be the last man standing in my mind forever. I have never met a man as kind and thoughtful in my life. From the month or so we spent together several years ago, to the few times we got to visit at the OFF events, I always cherish those times. I too, would like to take this time to thank you so much for the Raveau you built for me. I have it displayed in front of my TV. Anyone who watches my TV has to see the Raveau.

[T2x]

We are eagerly awaiting your visit to North Carolina.

[jackiewilson]

We are eagerly awaiting your visit to North Carolina.

Lets get this move over and done with Rich. Am up to my fetlocks in cardboard boxes and bubble wrap.

[jackiewilson]

Quincy looper taking shape-------wicked looking rig, has "dog nasty" gleanings already-------the six stove pipes are pure evil, tested my patience today, broke two four mil taps inside the tubes, should have just spun up another two.

Why do I always do it the hard way ?
Question begs, do I do a period speedmaster, or one of my unmentionables?
Got the car boot sale in the morning, and ten, four foot LED's to put up in the new shop. May have to wear shades in there.
Sorted out the new fuse box and switch gear-----today's price for the sixteen switches, cable, fuses, trips etc today would be over $350, I keep picking gear up at the bootie for shirt buttons!

Would you believe it--------its bloody Thursday again !
A week today and my son Mark and his family are coming over to spend Christmas with us, now that's what I call a result !

[jackiewilson]

Though I'd do a Fuji on you and post a couple more pics of CC7, he might even straighten up the last two for me-------I must have double clicked or something-----I have no idea how come it printed the same thing twice.
Must confess I do get a tad pissed off sometimes when it seems I wait for ever to get one downloaded .
I never have learned how to print any more than "pulling teeth" pictures (one at a time)

[jackiewilson]

Made some progress ! CC7 is turning into the meanest SOB I ever did--------the globular stand is quite unique-------well chuffed with that !

[Bob V]

A Bit Larger and Straighter...

[jackiewilson]

Knew you could rely on Bobby V to straighten things up-----thank you once again, much obliged Bob !
All the LED's and power supply installed in the new shop-------a step in the right direction.
Tomorrow the timber is being delivered for the workbenches and shelving, should have made big inroads into it by this time next week.
Woodend Cottage is looking a bit sad, Murphy knows that something's going on, but she can't make out what, doesn't like leaving the house for long------thinks she might get left behind, I tell her that every time she destroys a toilet roll. We don't have toilet roll holders anywhere in the house, we have baskets with lids--------she has this thing about toilet rolls------they must be destroyed. That's when I threaten to leave her behind.

See that the P1 series in the USA have decided to switch to Mercury motors as of now. The old Ermintrudes have given good service over the years, but it's time to move with the times.

Mark and Craig are racing together in Mumbai next March, that'll be the first time since they ran "Taboo" ------that's a few years back. Worth putting a shilling or two on them, they're a formidable duo in any boat.
Im rambling again so I will bid you all goodnight ------may your god go with you, J.

[jackiewilson]

Finished the gearcase, polished the pipes, offered the lot to the orbital and voila-----nearly there, which is a bloody good job because I started packing up the shop.

[Bob V]