Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

[jackiewilson]

We have a problem over here that is unique to England---------bloody gypsies! Romanies, Diddies, Travellers, call them what you will----------but wherever they set up camp, they're a right royal pain in the pooper.
Last weekend they set up camp at the Lowestoft and Oulton Broad Racing Club--------not a lot you can do about them if they decide to reside in your back yard-------no matter how illegal it is. Buggers nearly ruined the bank holiday weekend meeting.

Many years ago they set up camp in my front field and fell about laughing when I requested they sling their hooks. Phoned a few friends and set up the skeet traps--------aimed them straight over the caravans-------you know, it took the best part of 200 12 gauge shells before the last one left.
Gypsies do not like guns or dogs especially my golden Labrador-----PRUETT, he had a growl like an angry Bear.

[FMP]

Private property without permission? Gone in 10min whether they like it it not , regardless of persuasion or race or whatever unless under distress.

[jackiewilson]

Not like that nowadays-------we are under the thumb of Brussels and the EU, migrants, muslims and bull mastiffs have more rights then the residents.
Long ago we had a system, we could make laws and enforce them. We had a police force that upheld the law-----we did not have to bow down to anyone, we were a free nation. But that was before we joined the EU and all our laws were overruled by Brussels-------.
So, we had a referendum and voted to leave, take back our country and decide our own destiny. Problem is, to do that, Brussels wants to bankrupt my country first.
We are not even allowed discussion, only threats.
Did we really win the last World War, only to see the country ruined financially by bureaucrats and the very sick EC.
Looks like the big fight is only just beginning.

[FMP]

Compassion and kindness aside, trespassing unless a situation or conditions give no other choice is still trespassing and rightfully enforceable. Not sure what the EU or Brussels had to say with that. Any port in a storm is not squatters rights.

[jackiewilson]

Compassion and kindness aside, trespassing unless a situation or conditions give no other choice is still trespassing and rightfully enforceable. Not sure what the EU or Brussels had to say with that. Any port in a storm is not squatters rights.

According to EU law any person can park anywhere they like in the U.K. Without fear of reprisal or intervention providing they are a citizen of the community--------uk law is overruled . And if you take the law into your own hands or protest, uk law comes into force. It's called catch 22. Should the offending person decide to take you to court, then they can apply for legal aid ( and will get it) !
Its a screwed up world we live in, right, honesty, decency and common sense pissed off into the long distance quite some time ago!

Sir Ben did the necessary biz and got the job done--------made it through to the next round, not without a touch of drama ! French are out, which comes as no surprise, even though they have some of the worlds finest sailors.
USA are playing cagey, haven't really showed what they're capable of yet.
I'd still have a little side bet BAR will be up there somewhere.
Grandkids are running in the P1 up at Jackson this weekend, have no idea how they're running, nobody bothered to call.

[powerabout]

If bar didnt get the 2 point bonus coming into the round robin, they would be gone already.
Ben seems to having a problem playing with others.
There is no team on his boat and it shows.
That coupled with a slow boat means he has to make some giant leaps forward to stay in it.
All his great sailing acheivments have been in single handed boats.
Save your money till next cup

[powerabout]

Formula E
75omc on 15 allison or critchfield do 70mph way back when and still do today with shifter gearbox

[jackiewilson]

If bar didnt get the 2 point bonus coming into the round robin, they would be gone already.
Ben seems to having a problem playing with others.
There is no team on his boat and it shows.
That coupled with a slow boat means he has to make some giant leaps forward to stay in it.
All his great sailing acheivments have been in single handed boats.
Save your money till next cup

Ooooh, itchy bitchy Pilgrim? What made you throw the dollies out of the pram today?
Problem being-------they did get the 2 bonus points------so they NOT GONE ,
So you saying the crew with Ben are lemmings or dominoes? Methinks that could earn you a swift kick up the arse.
Just enough to make the last six though?
Not bad for boat with no team and a slow old tub at that.
Was the last Americas cup a single handed race?
All I said was put an outside bet on him, if you don't want to------ I can live with that!
I have never ever pretended to know the first thing about rag and stick racing.
if it makes you happy I will rephrase my assessment of Sir Ben--------he is to "SINGLE HANDED
SAILING" what Michael Phelps is to swimming or Sirois was to .power boating.
If I'm honest Pilgrim, I didn't have a bet on him, twould be foolish gambling on something I know nothing about. I'm just argumentative by nature!

[STEVERINO]

We have a problem over here that is unique to England---------bloody gypsies! Romanies, Diddies, Travellers, call them what you will----------but wherever they set up camp, they're a right royal pain in the pooper.
Last weekend they set up camp at the Lowestoft and Oulton Broad Racing Club--------not a lot you can do about them if they decide to reside in your back yard-------no matter how illegal it is. Buggers nearly ruined the bank holiday weekend meeting.

Many years ago they set up camp in my front field and fell about laughing when I requested they sling their hooks. Phoned a few friends and set up the skeet traps--------aimed them straight over the caravans-------you know, it took the best part of 200 12 gauge shells before the last one left.
Gypsies do not like guns or dogs especially my golden Labrador-----PRUETT, he had a growl like an angry Bear.

Hi Jackie many years ago a friend of mine sold a used car to a punter the next week the punter came back with the car damaged said it didn`t drive well brought gipsies with him said he wanted his money back and threatened to burn my friends house down. My friend got out his fathers shotgun and sald you come back and this is waiting for you.The gipsies left within 15 mins later police arrive my friend got 1yr in jail he had no gun permit.This friend has done very well for himself since and these days and drives round in a lamborghini

[powerabout]

Formula E
75 OMC 650 xs merc on 15 allison or critchfield vee bottoms do 70mph way back when and still do today with shifter gearbox.
I cant think of a 100hp class that is fast was there?

[powerabout]

So brexit will fix the gypsy problem?

[jackiewilson]

So brexit will fix the gypsy problem?

Brexit will fix anything------- it's a bit like duct tape, utopia is just around the corner, same place it's always been--------life is what you make it.

Americas Cup !
Britain has been trying for 166 years-------so no matter how Sir Ben fares, he can't do any worse than all those that went before him.

[jackiewilson]

Formula E
75 OMC 650 xs merc on 15 allison or critchfield vee bottoms do 70mph way back when and still do today with shifter gearbox.
I cant think of a 100hp class that is fast was there?

omc/s 75hp was head and shoulders above the 650 XS Mercury.
The 1000 Mercury was a reputed 100 hp in the earliest form.
You would have to ask Rich Luhrs or Sam Cullis or one of the historians on that one.

[jackiewilson]

Hi Jackie many years ago a friend of mine sold a used car to a punter the next week the punter came back with the car damaged said it didn`t drive well brought gipsies with him said he wanted his money back and threatened to burn my friends house down. My friend got out his fathers shotgun and sald you come back and this is waiting for you.The gipsies left within 15 mins later police arrive my friend got 1yr in jail he had no gun permit.This friend has done very well for himself since and these days and drives round in a lamborghini

Sounds like Nelly Greg to me Steve------one of the all time mildly naughty boys of our sport, along with Lol Hopkins and one or two lads from Lowestoft!

Never ever wave a shooter about unless you have the correct paperwork-------don't threaten Diddies--------give em both barrels up the rectum, but from the sanctity of your own garden where you just happened to be letting off a few clays and they were skulking around without your knowledge!

[powerabout]

Brexit will fix anything------- it's a bit like duct tape, utopia is just around the corner, same place it's always been--------life is what you make it.

Americas Cup !
Britain has been trying for 166 years-------so no matter how Sir Ben fares, he can't do any worse than all those that went before him.

Hopefully he can get funding to keep going. Only spent £90 Million to date.
Tall order to jump into the cup with a new team and win at first attempt.
If he can pull that off he really will become the king of sailing.