The Lighter Side! - Page 6

Steve Wilkinson · 21 Jan 2009, 16:58 (Ref:2376255)

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Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

That was an "r" you used there wasn't it?

Yes Sir!

**Peter Mallett** · 21 Jan 2009, 18:17 (Ref:2376314)

Hmm,

Thought you'd miss spelt it.

delta · 21 Jan 2009, 22:46 (Ref:2376451)

You can go off people Mallett.Just getting a new fuel tank made for the Galaxie so we dont run out again. You and your MGB mate aint going to be any where near us this year.

**Peter Mallett** · 22 Jan 2009, 03:10 (Ref:2376551)

I should hope not! We'll be a lot further up the grid this year!

terence · 22 Jan 2009, 13:16 (Ref:2376789)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

I should hope not! We'll be a lot further up the grid this year!

Yeah ,well,nuff said!

delta · 22 Jan 2009, 13:42 (Ref:2376811)

By the way the Compte's Elite is now ready. So just waiting for time and place for the showdown between us and an MGB.

terence · 22 Jan 2009, 14:17 (Ref:2376843)

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Originally Posted by delta

By the way the Compte's Elite is now ready. So just waiting for time and place for the showdown between us and an MGB.

Problem now is you've got that much extra weight now with the new cage.

Dont worry though,I'll fit a bigger towing eye on the back to give you a tow.

compte deGraves · 22 Jan 2009, 15:13 (Ref:2376878)

Terence, The weight of the roll cage is the least of our worries. This has been probably the worst time of year for us Frenchmen in the wine trade allied with Noel. I am now so fat that my chauffeur doesn't drive me to the office; he rolls me!

terence · 22 Jan 2009, 15:17 (Ref:2376881)

Iain said you were a barrel of laughs.

I'm sure you will achieve a suitable svelte build once again Compte.Besides,Iain has put on mass's of weight since last season.

delta · 23 Jan 2009, 22:26 (Ref:2377937)

Probaly get into trouble with this one as im on a yellow and this has nothing to do with historic racing today.Did you here and see the news today no not that about telling us we were in recesion"first I knew about it ". No it was a bunch of Italian Job film buffs who had a competition about what great idea that bloke Charlie had as the bus loaded with gold was balancing over a cliff.The winner came up with the plan to drain the fuel out of the bus so then the loss of the deisel would let the bus sit back down on the ground. So where are the fuel tanks if at the front or middle then that would make matters worse,if at the back then someone would have to crawl to the back move the gold' lift up the floor' and have the correct tools to drain the fuel.As we all know one slightest move and the gold starting slipping to the back of the bus so that idea i recon was no good.Any idea's im just borred waiting for Tuesday when we fly of to SA and some Historic Motor Sport.Think ive just got away with red card.

**John Turner** · 24 Jan 2009, 10:24 (Ref:2378123)

You're not on a 'yellow'; if you were, it would be official. Stop trying to wear it like a (non!) badge of honour; tut, just like a kid with an ASBO! This is, in any event, the 'lighter' side. However, I'd have preferred it better if you had posted it before you'd been at the grape juice; I might have understood more of it then!

**Peter Mallett** · 24 Jan 2009, 10:45 (Ref:2378132)

That comp was in the Telegraph. And Michael Caine suggested they'd keep the engine running to drain the tanks rather than crawl back and do it manually.

delta · 3 Feb 2009, 11:05 (Ref:2387293)

All this flying Peter well at least i have finnished Peter Walton Capri book. Very well writen. Been asking around for the Cologne Capri in ZA but no luck yet. The Gunstan Capri was at Zwartcops and ive taken some pics for you.
We went back to the track on Sunday to oversee the loading of the cars and the historic bikes were there organised by Phil Reed. Dont know much about bike racers but they were all having a brilliant time.Great atmosphere and seeing all the old bikers with their original leathers that dont fit anymore doing parade laps but off corse as soon as they got on track all started racing and having fun.At one point a guy on an old Vincent was warming up his bike with mechanics hovering around and being filmed what a noise "brilliant". Anyway one off the mechanics noticed a fuel leak from the tank that was dripping onto the exhaust ,they all had a good look then the rider shrugged his shoulders pulled the clutch in ,kicked the bike into gear and shot off out on to the track.Crackers! comes to mind then most bike racers are , but also very freindly i got lots of autgraphs in my Paddy Driver book ive just bought.

**Peter Mallett** · 3 Feb 2009, 11:50 (Ref:2387322)

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Originally Posted by delta

All this flying Peter well at least i have finnished Peter Walton Capri book.

Glad you enjoyed it, however Jeremy Walton's book might have been more suitable.

terence · 3 Feb 2009, 12:26 (Ref:2387355)

I thought that Peters version had more info though.

delta · 3 Feb 2009, 13:50 (Ref:2387430)

Ive been up since 7am yesterday and no sleep.Sat next to hot chick on plane who fell asleep then started snoring.Before yoy lot say anything about me boring her with motor racing i did not say a word.

terence · 3 Feb 2009, 14:18 (Ref:2387450)

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Originally Posted by delta

Ive been up since 7am yesterday and no sleep.Sat next to hot chick on plane who fell asleep then started snoring.Before yoy lot say anything about me boring her with motor racing i did not say a word.

You sure??

compte deGraves · 3 Feb 2009, 14:35 (Ref:2387469)

"Sat next to hot chick on plane who fell asleep then started snoring"

There is so much that a Frenchman might observe but sometimes saying nothing, (so goes the Charentais proverb) maintains a friendship more than words.

simon drabble · 3 Feb 2009, 14:51 (Ref:2387479)

are you saying beauty is in the eye of the beholder?

James Murray · 3 Feb 2009, 15:00 (Ref:2387484)

no he's saying best to keep your mouth shut and be thought a fool rather than open your mouth and prove it........I think.

compte deGraves · 3 Feb 2009, 15:27 (Ref:2387497)

What I am saying is that the hot chick fell asleep and snored when faced with the alternative of conversing with Delta. Res Ipsa Loquitor. The French proverb actually means that sometimes you can fall out with friends by stating your opinion rather than keeping quiet!

I hope that Iain is not too offended by my attempt at wit

terence · 3 Feb 2009, 15:41 (Ref:2387511)

I doubt it Compt,too busy thinking about his "Hot Chick".I have to ask,Was it from Kentucky?

**Peter Mallett** · 27 Feb 2009, 15:39 (Ref:2405472)

I have a great one of Britney Spears if that's any good?

Steve Wilkinson · 27 Feb 2009, 16:32 (Ref:2405492)

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Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

I have a great one of Britney Spears if that's any good?

I double dog dare you to post them on this thread!

**Peter Mallett** · 27 Feb 2009, 16:37 (Ref:2405498)

Only if it helps Terry.

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