Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

[jackiewilson]

It don’t take a SHERLOCK HOLMES to see it’s painted in Abu Dhabi team colours—— maybe Guido might give it a last fling——- it would have to be something special in the time trials——— Stark and Torrente want reliability above all, so neither of them will risk a powerhead swop this late on in the season!
So, it boils down to a fairly quick person who can be blamed for “ inexperience” if it don’t come up to muster———- tricky——- a blow over—— more acceptable than a rod through the side—— if it don’t look like a podium finish, sink it, ——— “Better to have loved than” ————- you get the idea—— It’s not easy being blue and there’s no place to hide anymore——- cards have been dealt——- you just have to play the hand, best you can !
Would love to see you wipe the floor with “em Caldwell ——- But, you playing with the big boys now——- it only happens in dreams and comics, fantasies and wistful thinking——- I speak from experience.
Anyway, in the unlikely event of an upset, you will find an army of beaurocrats, queuing up, all waving the UIM rule book, screaming unfair——— each holding a €100 note !
Should that be the outcome——- it won’t matter a flying fart—— you will have proved a point, but more important——- you will have arrived !

[AZMIDLYF]

I think the thought is that you can swap internals from your powerhead over into the Caldwell set up.

Maybe Jay Price will be the Caldwell hired gun. He has been doing all of their in-house demo work in a BaBa.

[jackiewilson]

I think the thought is that you can swap internals from your powerhead over into the Caldwell set up.

Maybe Jay Price will be the Caldwell hired gun. He has been doing all of their in-house demo work in a BaBa.

You know what crisis—— you could be right—— Caldwell bought a pair of Ba Bas—— Why ? They don’t cost any less than a well proven DAC . ????
The only shake down runs I’ve ever seen of the Caldwell was half a dozen turns around a duck pond on a 20 second course———not exactly earth shattering——- that was a couple of years ago———- I wasn’t impressed then and I still haven’t seen anything to change my mind.
Im not in the least biased——— opinionated——- maybe a tad ?
If I’m to be honest on my feelings about Caldwell———- I feel like I’ve been shafted ! Promised so much—— beautiful piece of kit——- projected figures—— through the roof. I allowed myself to get excited——- hopeful, expectant———- then I was left hanging——— like a fish that was hooked, but never landed——— for two long years or more.
No, I have no intention of investing In said motor ——- But If it gets on the podium in Abu Dhabi I’ll get my grandson Craig to build you your very own carbon hood.

[jackiewilson]

Another uncomfortable and miserable night——— eighth in a row.
Gotta tell you Gene—— That California Red Bird flu you dished out at Lake X, was powerful stuff.
Gunge in my lungs turned from yellow to green—— then to blue ——- then rainbowtic——— head feels like Shaun the Sheep in a sweat box.
Tried a bit of Central isolation——— that had zero effect——- no doubt about it— I have felt better in my life !
Unpacked the three Dee printer——- most insignificant device imaginable, considering its capabilities.
Ill give it a run through using its own card———- then I want to try props, gearcases, and outdrives!
Once we’re cooking with gas I’ll you know what’s on the menu.

[jackiewilson]

Christmas in Walberton West Sussex———- neighbours all hanging out,their Christmas lights——— think they’re.sll trying to tell me something!
C’mon Bob —- clean it up a bit for me will you——— Tried to shoot it through glass—— mistake !

[Bob V]

Merry Christmas from Jackie's Neighbors...

[GENE LANHAM]

Another uncomfortable and miserable night——— eighth in a row.
Gotta tell you Gene—— That California Red Bird flu you dished out at Lake X, was powerful stuff.
Gunge in my lungs turned from yellow to green—— then to blue ——- then rainbowtic——— head feels like Shaun the Sheep in a sweat box.
Tried a bit of Central isolation——— that had zero effect——- no doubt about it— I have felt better in my life !
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Jackie--the 'California Colorado REDBIRD Flu' has been identified.

Four days before I climbed into an 'aluminum tube' for Orlando---Karin (She who must be-----) returned from a two week trip to Europe. She quickly spread the germs to all her friends and family.

I have renamed it the Horrible Hanover/Glasgow Flu.

Of course, Karin, being of the 'MASTER RACE', recovered in three days---leaving the rest of us to cough, hack, snot and fart for over a month---

[jackiewilson]

Jackie--the 'California Colorado REDBIRD Flu' has been identified.

Four days before I climbed into an 'aluminum tube' for Orlando---Karin (She who must be-----) returned from a two week trip to Europe. She quickly spread the germs to all her friends and family.

I have renamed it the Horrible Hanover/Glasgow Flu.

Of course, Karin, being of the 'MASTER RACE', recovered in three days---leaving the rest of us to cough, hack, snot and fart for over a month---

Thats good to know Gene——— The Duchess dragged me to the surgery today——— threatened them with. Torture Rape and pillage if they didn’t come up with an instant cure for this miserable curse of an ailment.
Its three weeks since lake X ——— I think I can live with it for another week——- doctor could do nothing for me, but I knew that before I went there.
Going through three snot rags and two boxes of man sized Kleenex each and every day——- still feel like sh-t, but my snotter’s clean !
First time IN thirty years I’ve been relegated to the spare bedroom ! It’s lonely at the bottom.
Never made the shop again today———- tomorrow doesn’t look much better either.
Only three weeks until the shortest day——— and then. It’s a downhill run !
Illnever ridicule “NORMAL” again !

[jackiewilson]

Got me an idea Gene——— we might be able to get something out of the ashes of the “ORRIBLE ANOVER” flu bug !
Just have to find a way of EXTRACTING!
You know anyone in marketing and packaging ?
If your anything like me Gene , you will have mountains of used Kleenex and a bucket full of linen and cotton handkerchiefs !
We could revolutionise the adhesive industry———-SNOOKER GLUE”———- and “SNOTTFIX”——-There Must be a couple of unemployed ex Mercury publicity boys—— seeking a new career in an environmentally friendly SNOOKER SNOTTY FIX CAMPAIGN?
You May gather from the ramblings I had another great “coughing the night” away experiences.
Over a week since I poked my head through the workshop door———- if I don’t get back in there afore long———- there’s everychance ill have forgotten HOW”————- next time I look in There it will probably be a potting shed.!
Warm, wet and windy just about sums up the weather——— free practice in Abu Dhabi about now!———-
See the Tory MP’s have stabbed the Prime Minister in the back and hung her out to dry ——— what a bunch of worthless wankers ,
Trumps about to throw his dollies outa the pram and start a trade war with China———— just watch the $ drop——— he’ll ubdo all the great things he’s done these last two years !
My sainted mother used to say “ Never get involved in another countries politics——- unless you want your balls shot off”. ——- she was a wise od biddy!

[jackiewilson]

Ah well, there’s no fool like an old fool ———- turns out the Coldwell debut in Abu Dhabi is the 13th —16th December ! Sorry ‘bout that.
Put it down to the “Hanover” Flu.

[GENE LANHAM]

Got me an idea Gene——— we might be able to get something out of the ashes of the “ORRIBLE ANOVER” flu bug !
Just have to find a way of EXTRACTING!
You know anyone in marketing and packaging ?
If your anything like me Gene , you will have mountains of used Kleenex and a bucket full of linen and cotton handkerchiefs !
We could revolutionise the adhesive industry———-SNOOKER GLUE”———- and “SNOTTFIX”——-There Must be a couple of unemployed ex Mercury publicity boys—— seeking a new career in an environmentally friendly SNOOKER SNOTTY FIX CAMPAIGN?

A great idea, Jackie!! And I have just the person to market and retail our product!!

Guess who?? Karin!

https://www.karinsofbeavercreek.com/

Any one that can sell a custom 'tissue box' for over $180.00 can market anything!

I credit my recovery to the fact that my KLEENEX are disbursed from one of these tissue boxes

I have just the unemployed ex Mercury Engineer in mind to partner with---Bernie

Snotfix?---I love it!!

[jackiewilson]

Don’t buy a house in “ HONFLEUR “ on the strength of SNOTFIX——— you need to talk to Bernie first.

Damned if you might not be bang on with Karin————- there is a collection of all the totally useless stuff I never wanted for Christmas in the first place !
KARIN OF BEAVER CREEK ???——Gene, I tell you——— you couldn’t make this stuff up——— to think—— there’s actually a whole Creek full of them !!!!!
I shall prepare to my bed with a smile on my face tonight, ( will still be coughing my ring up)
I have it on good authority from across the pond——— the coughing and spluttering and hoiking should be over by Sunday.

[jackiewilson]

Was going to tell you about the new boat Mark and Craig are in the process of constructing—— 44’ Twin hull .
Will be under the ICONICS “DONZI” label.

Ive known about it for a while now, but was threatened with a slow and painful death should I ever even think about putting a picture out on the “ Tricks” site.
Reason I say WAS——- Lassie did a number on it on his EVINRUDE FACTS AND FIGURES OF OMC 1970 race engines ?????
Article is taken from a trade magazine and reprinted on the RUDE site, so you might as well just click on to Lassies site——— saves me putting it our thread.
Heres a piccie of the deck——- just after it was “pulled”. !

Last picture is specially for Mike Butler——- Brand fire new——— take notice Mike, I’ll remind you in February——— when it’s on it’s way to the Miami show.
Last item of interest————eight men can carry the whole deck——- no flexing !

[Bob V]

[AZMIDLYF]

Icing looks great Jackie...waiting to see what the cake looks like.