Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

[jackiewilson]

Mark, I think we should drive...rent a window van and drag Rob Scythes, Tom Henderson, Duanne Wight, Steve Allison, and anyone else from the great 70's...maybe we will need a bus !!!!

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Don't procrastinate my friend —- times running out—- old farts dropping like flies—I will have caught Gene up next month—- two fat ladies—— who would have thought I would have made a bingo number (88) ?
If it takes a bus to get you across the border then hire the best—- the one with a bar — beds and entertainment!! If dancing, Hooter like ladies are included, plus a roulette wheel—— go for it !
Theres not a great deal of life going on in Tavares—— besides the vintage boats and old farts. Although we did find a great Mexican restaurant just outside town—- LA CASA ,!!!

[jackiewilson]

Oh dear oh dear oh dear,—- talk about history repeating itself—— fall of the Roman Empire and the death of Ceaser was not from invasion or the marauding hordes ——- or the Muslims ——- it came from within .
Not the Russians—— Not the Koreans—— nor the Chinese.
It was self inflicted- from the inside—- just like Ceaser.
Cant for the life in me see why going beyond his powers of authority warrants “Impeachment” ?
America has done to itself what no invader has done !!
And I thought we were having issues with parliament?
Well—- that’s how it looks to me on this side of the pond , tell me I’m wrong and I’m listening!

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They(Democrats), should have left the decision up to the "WE THE PEOPLE" part of the equation in November.

[WaterZebra]

Oh dear oh dear oh dear,—- talk about history repeating itself—— fall of the Roman Empire and the death of Ceaser was not from invasion or the marauding hordes ——- or the Muslims ——- it came from within .
Not the Russians—— Not the Koreans—— nor the Chinese.
It was self inflicted- from the inside—- just like Ceaser.
Cant for the life in me see why going beyond his powers of authority warrants “Impeachment” ?
America has done to itself what no invader has done !!
And I thought we were having issues with parliament?
Well—- that’s how it looks to me on this side of the pond , tell me I’m wrong and I’m listening!

On our side we scratch our heads trying to make sense of Brexit and landslide election of your new PM. If you think hurricane Dorian wrecked stuff this year, wait until this "peachment" thing lingers into our 2020 elections. Both parties have managed to take huge BMs.

[jackiewilson]

On our side we scratch our heads trying to make sense of Brexit and landslide election of your new PM. If you think hurricane Dorian wrecked stuff this year, wait until this "peachment" thing lingers into our 2020 elections. Both parties have managed to take huge BMs.

Suddenly Britain looks like a good place to live after all—— not long ago it felt a bit like “You and me against the world “——-even Donald was telling us how to run the country.
EU Eurocrats were pissing all over our Prime Minister —- laughing in her face because she had no directive or power to push the exit through.
What a difference an Election Day made !!!
Boots on the other foot this time—— Boris has total power and the back up to push any deal he cares to construct—- this time it’s Britain telling the EU what we want.
Countries from all four corners of the world are queuing up to do business with us—— the pound is climbing—- the outlooks bright for us.
Unlike the EU—- it’s worried, what to do, if Britain leaves successfully—- Whats to stop Spain, ITALY, Turkey, Greece and Portugal from quitting too ?
All one has to do is put your own house in order before interfering in other countries politics—- if we keep our nose to the grindstone and get back to working for a living, stop the bloody disruptive strikes, stop the skiving—- maybe we can get back some respect.

[jackiewilson]

Looks like the OFF 2020 website has taken off again —— all sorts of interesting comments about all sorts of boats, motors, Mercury and OMC characters—- all boat racers.
Well worth a look at occasionally—— do yourself a favour—- log into “OFF 2020” now and again.
I had no idea Tommy Posey had died—— been out of touch with both him and Jonny Sanders Forfar too long.

[jackiewilson]

Today I bit the bullet and purchased a beautiful HARRISON GAP LATHE.
Ive had the South Bend for ten years and it’s served me well, but the time has come the Walrus said !
As I’ve grown more accomplished on the lathe, so I’ve noticed that the “WAGGLEMENT.” factor has increased. So I need something a little more robust —— up to date and modern.
This last roller had to be really good——- needed to up my game.
My son suggested I should take more time over the concepts—— try and do one as near perfect as I could, told me I never finished anything!
Was a bit of a wake up call—— been on this one nearly a month and I’m a long way off finished.
Promise you’ll see it here first.
Harry Selfridge was an American who opened up a department store in Kensington —— his hobby was Aeroplanes and Silver Ghost Rolls Royce’s——- thisones got his name on the jewel encrusted Brazilian mahogany trunk that adorns the luggage rack.
That gave me the idea for the next one which will be ”THE MAHARAJAH OF JAIPURS” Silver Ghost”
complete with gun rack and tiger hunting sedan chair on the roof.
Oh yes, I’m lethal when I get an idea!

[jackiewilson]

Had a good morning in the shop—— cut out the seats and formed the backs—— next up are the lights— four acetylene and a pair of stonking headlights —— four sidelights, two running lights ——— a pair of mirrors.
Having fun and games with the leather soft top——— oxford green on the outside——- cream lining, I should have known better ?
Still—- slowly, slowly, catchee monkee ?

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