Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

[jackiewilson]

Had a restitution day------been prodded, poked and photoed enough to last me a lifetime.
So, I took a day off-----colonials call it time out.
Be ok tomorrow!

[powerabout]

We call it surfs up
Good to know you are on the mend

[jackiewilson]

Been feeling sorry for myself------then along comes "Harvey" and I realise just how fortunate I am----- may God bless all those people in Texas affected by the weather, compared to that, I don't have a problem of any kind!

[jackiewilson]

Dont suppose many of the old farts out there will be much interested in the latest"concept" efforts--------had a sudden yen to try a couple of offshore rigs. As usual, I can't do one without doing two. Decided to go for two. Haven't got a clue how I topped up with five ! These are mainly wood------old English oak--------it's what I've got plenty of !
May have to ship em out to Schubert for palnting---------he's so much better at it than I am.
its nice to put my rear in gear again, even though I'm hardly in motion, at least I'm not stagnant any more.

[jackiewilson]

Wllabee just sent me a PM------I'm afraid he's suffering from mad fits of depression and delusions------it's very sad when a crew chief loses the plot. All the boat racers in the world love Bills " Hot singles" thread with over 600,000 hits, making it the most watched thread ever on S & F. ---------but that was before the old boy forgot the facts from the past and his imagination started to run riot, Shame !
Will get back to you with the facts--------nothing but the facts !

[jackiewilson]

How 'bout then, congratulations are due to James Shepard who only went and won the COWES/ TORQUAY race at his first attempt, with the old Dragon boat and a pair of "ILMORS".
James was with grandson Craig winning two world championships in The P1 Class with a pair of Ilmors in a 42' Fountain.
Stevie Curtis was first into Torquay, but fell apart just shy of Weymouth on the way back!
The old Dry Martini made the podium. Richie powers had the time of his life and was everywhere to be seen?

[jackiewilson]

James Shepard and Martin Dobson winning the Cowes Torquay!

[jackiewilson]

Well into making one of my "Concepts" for James Shepard , this has to be something a bit special----- James is a fussy bugger------into vintage automobiles-------retired and up to no good. Don't be surprised to see him down at Key west in November.

[jackiewilson]

Went across country to have lunch with my very good friends Clive and Jane, there's a great country pub called "The Laughing Fish" at Isfield-------well worth the sixty mile trip!
Bloody Thursday again tomorrow------must be the third one this week, August is just about done------summers over, kids back at school -------world is whizzing at an alarming rate of knots, Poorlie Paw is definately on the mend-------concepts are taking shape, and I'm cooking with gas.

[jackiewilson]

Came across a trader at the car boot sale who had cleared out an engineers workshop I picked up a fantastic rake of superb tools, Mikes, lathe tools, about 20 counter sinks and centre finders, partingtools--------about £650 worth------for the princely sum of thirty quid.
Made me realise that's probably what will happen to all my equipment when I pop my clogs!

[FUJIMO]

Went across country to have lunch with my very good friends Clive and Jane, there's a great country pub called "The Laughing Fish" at Isfield-------well worth the sixty mile trip!
Bloody Thursday again tomorrow------must be the third one this week, August is just about done------summers over, kids back at school -------world is whizzing at an alarming rate of knots, Poorlie Paw is definately on the mend-------concepts are taking shape, and I'm cooking with gas.

...The Laughing Fish...in some way, the name sounds appropriate, lol.

[FUJIMO]

[FUJIMO]

...Nice looking watering hole...

[FUJIMO]

..."Royal" with cheese looks good...

[FUJIMO]

...My fav...