Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

[ron54]

I think we need a snap of Mrs Wilson sat up in bed scanning a copy of todays paper....seems a few of the boys are starting to wonder what is under those blooms ......

[jackiewilson]

Wasn’t a little bollocking———— or even a big one——— it’s known in the hallowed halls as ——- A RIGHT ROYAL BOLLOCKING——for what, I can’t even recall. Thought I’d got everything up tight and shipshape——- But, there’s always something!
Shes back——— limping a little ——- jockeying a zimmer, but still orchestrating proceedings like a mafia boss !
The dog looks thinner ! Cat still hasn’t come back from it’s two day camping trip in the woods! Of course I fed and watered her all last week!
Fridge was full of out of date milk——— some of the cheese had turned blue———- told her there are lots of blue cheese——— apparently there’s no such thing as blue cheddar. We don’t usually have a fridge full of mouldy bread, wilted grapes and lettuce.
Bottom line is——— I’m not a fridge person——- I never go in there, it’s not my fault everything got a sell by date—————— hells teeth, I’m well past my sell by date, but I’m still good to go!
But, there’s no reasoning with a tornado, best to simply hide until it’s blown over. By ten o’clock I was behind closed doors——— workshop doors.
Made up a disc sander some time back, from an old motor I had skulling around—— worked ok but was a right noisy cow, from the start. Took it apart and found both bearings were shot, they were wobbling around like a drunk on an ice rink.
Off to Goodwood on Friday——— Festival of Speed——- arranged for a baby sitter, gates open at seven, I’ll be waiting for them!

[jackiewilson]

Craigs Geico watch———- given for long service———- said he had to fight really hard to get one——— about a hundred made I believe.

[ron54]

113 in total apparently J.W.....There is a couple on E-Bay at the moment, I was tempted but at 45mm dia far too big for my limp effeminate wrist.

Friday at the F.O.S is "couger " day....when the pretty young moist blondes on the trade stands try to hook themselves a sugar daddy for the weekend.......Don't be tempted.. think of Jilly back at home in the flowe.. err.. I mean back in bed.

[GENE LANHAM]

Craigs Geico watch———- given for long service———- said he had to fight really hard to get one——— about a hundred made I believe.

Congratulations to Craig!

But why should he have to fight to get one?

BACK IN THE DAY---The watch of choice was from a different Swiss watchmaker--

--and some of us accumulated quite a few--

[jackiewilson]

Was through with all my chores by 10:00 am——- animals fed and watered——- dog walked, collected the bread and milk, watered the garden, Showered her majesty. Now the day is mine——-
Still had to finish the twin engined forty footer——- I was daft enough to think I could get away with white leather upholstery——- damn fool ! Glue—— white leather and dirty hands do not make good bedfellows———- today the bear ate me!
Made steady progress, but it was heavy going, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel——- put a new radar unit on the arch and a gold radiio aerial——- pity about the sticky finger Marks on the white leather——- I’ll know better next time!
COYS the antique motor car auctioneers are having a three day show on fontwell race course to coincide with the Goodwood Festival——— massive marquee full to busting with exotic machinery. Thought I might take a look see tomorrow afternoon———- just might have a couple of Concepts for them to exhibit.

[jackiewilson]

Congratulations to Craig!

But why should he have to fight to get one?

BACK IN THE DAY---The watch of choice was from a different Swiss watchmaker--

--and some of us accumulated quite a few--

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Craig had to fight hard to get anything out of Geico——- he was too good for his own good, good at everything—— boats, rigging , carbon , repairing, driving——- and young!
Had to leave and form his own company with Mark before he finally got recognition. Look him up on the dot-dot Gene—— Wilson Custom Composites . He’s too busy to race these days !
Gene, I have to tell you——- When Mark left Rolla ( Record Propellors ) after they were taken over by
Twin Disc ( Arneson) PHILL ROLLA presented Mark with that very Rolex Timepiece.
He still wears it to this day, but only on special occasions!
Your going to be an “OLD TIMER” any time soon aren’t you? 87, where did they go——- all the good times, all the flowers and the wine ?

[GENE LANHAM]

Your going to be an “OLD TIMER” any time soon aren’t you? 87, where did they go——- all the good times, all the flowers and the wine ?

I celebrated with a few good friends, Jackie. We had good times, Karin’s beautiful flowers, and a wonderful 12 year Single Malt——

[jackiewilson]

I celebrated with a few good friends, Jackie. We had good times, Karin’s beautiful flowers, and a wonderful 12 year Single Malt——

Me too Gene, I’ve taken to the single malt on a much more regular basis since” Rotory John” sent me the ” Dalmore “.
In spite of everything—- it’s great to have Jilly back again, she’s been around for over thirty years now and I’ve kinda gotten used to her. Plus we also have some beautiful flowers.

[ron54]

Congratulations to Craig!

But why should he have to fight to get one?

BACK IN THE DAY---The watch of choice was from a different Swiss watchmaker--

--and some of us accumulated quite a few--

That's a nice one, with some age to it I guess.. The newer ones have "fattened up" some, bit like me I guess....Any more you can post Sir? a few of us have an interest in such things.. Rolex, Glycine, Enicar, Hamilton etc. all welcome......Phill.

[Bob V]

From the World's finest watch maker and master craftsman....The Fossil Blue...

Phill - this one has got some age on it, too. Twenty years to be exact and like a Timex, it takes a licking and keeps on ticking....

[ron54]

Bob...If I could find a girl with eyes that colour I'd marry her..It's all about things that bring you pleasure.

[jackiewilson]

Bob...If I could find a girl with eyes that colour I'd marry her..It's all about things that bring you pleasure.

You did——- and you blew it !

[ron54]

You did——- and you blew it !

Now you and I know...along with every other cowpoke that have been riding the range for years that every critter has a front and a back..Never accept that what you see at the back corresponds with what goes on at the front.........

In udder words...."Two sides to every storey Grasshopper"...

[jackiewilson]

If it was a bloody octagon Phil ———— inside out or back to front——- you still blew it !