Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

[Watermark]

Happy New Year Everyone!
​Health Wealth and Happiness To You All !

... and all the best to you, your family and pals near and far.

[2us70]

Great picture. I have known Gene for a very long time. We were both career Fire Fighters and he is my retirement hero. I am pretty sure that he has been retired longer than he worked. I am trying to get there.

[jackiewilson]

Great picture. I have known Gene for a very long time. We were both career Fire Fighters and he is my retirement hero. I am pretty sure that he has been retired longer than he worked. I am trying to get there.

ive been retired 37 years——- but I’m still in “unpaid employment”—— anybody beat that?

[jackiewilson]

Ready to start the new year at a gallop—— got a huge amount of satisfaction bringing this old girl back to life, even though it did give me cramp, muscle fatigue, and the use of many new and never before heard international swear words !

[jackiewilson]

Made up 24 ——brass spacers 13mmx115—— with a pair of holes at 90mm centres x5mm.
Took me over two hours this morning——— buggered if I’d employ me to anything any more !

Started on the last six lamps for the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost—— four mudguard ( wing) lamps and the two rear acetylene lamps—— hope to get them finished before close of play today.

Maybe a few piccies before the end of the week!

[GENE LANHAM]

Great picture. I have known Gene for a very long time. We were both career Fire Fighters and he is my retirement hero. I am pretty sure that he has been retired longer than he worked. I am trying to get there.

You are right, Jim--

30+ years on the job-DOWNTOWN MIAMI

38 years RETIRED--I'm sure I've screwed up the City's actuarial numbers---

[jackiewilson]

Another boating legend popped his clogs today —— if you were anything at all to do with boat racing—— hydros—— circuit—— offshore—— RAY BULMAN knew your name——— British—— Italian—- American —- he was a walking encyclopaedia!
Was syndicated on everything he ever wrote —— wasn’t biased to any manufacturer—— club or class—- the only “Honest” reporter I ever met?
Has a lovely wife Brenda who I’ve known for over fifty years—- RIP Ray.

[GENE LANHAM]

ive been retired 37 years——- but I’m still in “unpaid employment”—— anybody beat that?

Yep---38 years, Jackie----but you know I'm almost a year older than you--

Lots of 'unpaid employment'----

But lots of 'Adventures' some actually profitable--

Retail owner, Aircraft Charter---

I was on Gentry's payroll (THANKS RICHIE) as 'corporate' pilot--boat cleaner--boat mechanic---for years---

No regrets Jackie---WHAT A RIDE!!!

[jackiewilson]

You are right, Jim--

30+ years on the job-DOWNTOWN MIAMI

38 years RETIRED--I'm sure I've screwed up the City's actuarial numbers---

Happy new year Gene—- Ok here we go——- later this month I catch up with you again—- 88 ( two fat ladies in bingo ) .!
I retired in 1982. I was 50 years old.
Looks like it’s going down to the actual date ?

[GENE LANHAM]

another boating legend popped his clogs today —— if you were anything at all to do with boat racing—— hydros—— circuit—— offshore—— ray bulman knew your name——— british—— italian—- american —- he was a walking encyclopaedia!
Was syndicated on everything he ever wrote —— wasn’t biased to any manufacturer—— club or class—- the only “honest” reporter i ever met?
Has a lovely wife brenda who i’ve known for over fifty years—- rip ray.

rest in peace--ray

[FUJIMO]

[jackiewilson]

​It’s the way you tell ‘ em Fuji !

[jackiewilson]

​It’s the way you tell ‘ em Fuji !

[jackiewilson]

Had a good day in the shop—- cooking with gas—- old/new lathe is a pleasure to work with.
So, just for good measure and because there’s no storage —- or a cabinet, I fernagled a bottom shelf !!
Works a treat, put all the paraphernalia that came with it on the shelf.
Damn but I’m good, and modest, I’m a going concern once again ! And, the rollers galloping along!

[jackiewilson]

Not a 3 D printer in sight——— just a chunk of hardwood—— a spokeshave—— a touch of passion, with a spoonful of love for a great sport,