Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

**jackiewilson** · 08-03-2018, 03:06 PM

No good asking me Phill——— I know that somebody up north has spent half his life putting K7 back together !
Im told on good authority that this is the original——— the one pulled from the bottom of the lake!
Lots of myths and legends surround Bluebird.
Visit lake Windermere and Bowness———- take the ferry to the K7 museum and you will be staggered by the number of Bluebirds there are.
My son Mark drove the boat for Anthony Hopkins when they did the film “Across The Lake”- Yes I still have my K7 Club gold badge that was awarded after my run in the little black sprint Molinari
I can tell you exactly where I was at the moment Campbell did the run.
Met Leo Villa many times at the K7 get togethers——— must confess I haven’t been to one for over thirty years.
Last one I went to was when Keith Duckworth was presented with the Harmsworth Trophy for his work on the ?”COSWORTH”.

**ron54** · 08-03-2018, 03:41 PM

Bob thank you for your computer skills saved the day again.....

Meanwhile back in Engerland.......Man drops TV controller into glass of water..lol

**jackiewilson** · 08-04-2018, 04:04 PM

Not a lot to report today——- been a bit “Blue arsed Fly”———- up to my fetlocks in mundane!
Jilly still not up to muster——— but life goes on!
Bluebird. (k7) has gone up to the Isle of Bute———-presumably for a shakedown——— not quite sure what’s happening around the boat, anyone know any different?

**Bob V** · 08-04-2018, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by jackiewilson

Bluebird. (k7) has gone up to the Isle of Bute———-presumably for a shakedown——— not quite sure what’s happening around the boat, anyone know any different?

Here is the latest. No video posted yet, but a good news article.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/201...ched-daughter/

**Bob V** · 08-04-2018, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by ron54

Meanwhile back in Engerland.......Man drops TV controller into glass of water..lol

Phill...I hope that there are no skeletons in your closet because if there are, you just opened the closet door...

**ron54** · 08-04-2018, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by Bob V

Phill...I hope that there are no skeletons in your closet because if there are, you just opened the closet door...

Bob Remember that film "ABSENCE OF MALACE"? J.W knows I don't mean nuthin'......

**jackiewilson** · 08-05-2018, 01:22 AM

I only kill when it’s absolutely necessary with no alternative !
Work rate is at an all time low———- I even feel like I’ve retired from pleasurable pastime and taken up manual labour. I had forgotten how miserable and mundane everyday work could be, but we’re getting there, albeit slowly !
Good article on “Bluebird” (K7)—- BBC is still a pretty reliable source of information unless your name happens to be Cliff Richard, ?
Should get some shoptime in today——- no visiters or well wishers due, ninety degrees forecast, so maybe folks will stay home !

**Bob V** · 08-05-2018, 07:13 AM

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**ron54** · 08-05-2018, 07:58 AM

V-12.....Check
125 HP SIX (I think it reads).....check
Twin Lever throttle control....check
Racing fuel filler cap....check

What does she float like Bob??

**Bob V** · 08-05-2018, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by ron54

V-12.....Check
125 HP SIX (I think it reads).....check
Twin Lever throttle control....check
Racing fuel filler cap....check

What does she float like Bob??

Phill...You would have made a great crewman. Your check list is impeccable. Sorry to say that this one is not mine. I saw the listing on eBay and thought that the master of concepts might enjoy seeing it...

**jackiewilson** · 08-05-2018, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by Bob V

Phill...You would have made a great crewman. Your check list is impeccable. Sorry to say that this one is not mine. I saw the listing on eBay and thought that the master of concepts might enjoy seeing it...

Sorry to interrupt you two——- but that’s as close to a bathtub boat for a two year old as I have ever seen. You missed

**jackiewilson** · 08-05-2018, 01:14 PM

You missed the cleats and the flagpole ! Think I’ll give that one a miss Bob——- up to my fetlocks in forty foot centre console tunnel,——— Ok, so it’s taking me a while longer than usual, but what the hell, I ain’t going anywhere, and nobody’s rushing to buy anything!

**John Schubert** · 08-05-2018, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by Bob V

My alky now Pro # J-4

**ron54** · 08-05-2018, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by Bob V

Phill...You would have made a great crewman. Your check list is impeccable. Sorry to say that this one is not mine. I saw the listing on eBay and thought that the master of concepts might enjoy seeing it...

Bob...When you have a spare moment, would you be kind enough to send me a link to that E-BAY diamond?... that Merc needs closer examination,,

Merc needs closer examination.

**jackiewilson** · 08-06-2018, 12:49 AM

A definite improvement in her ladyship——- she decided she was coming with us for the daily dog walk.
Slindon forest is a dog walkers paradise——— unfortunately I am not a dog walker in any shape or form——— dog lovers will glibly tell you it’s “Good for you”,——— cobblers !—- it’s tiring—— soul destroying and your good for nothing at the end of the day. I can tell you this from experience——-
So off we went ——— her majesty sporting a pair of Alpine walking sticks ( the sort that downhill slalom skiers use for negotiating tight corners ), head down and arse up, sticks spread wide and on a mission! Give her fair dues,she did stop and wait for me every 250 yards or so, but after a couple of miles I was out on my feet———— I DO NOT DO TWO MILE HIKES END OF !
Finally made it back to the car park, I have never ever been so glad to see the the trusty Lexus F Sport,——— I have no idea if it’s happening again today——— I may have to take a sickie !
Problem is——— by law, you are not allowed to drive for six weeks after a hip replacement——— and there’s still two weeks to go.
I have some deep thinking and coniving to do here.——- still, IM SMARTER THAN THE AVERAGE BOO BOO !!!!!!!

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