Take a 2019 Tea Break with Delta

[Willmaz223]

Originally Posted by bauble

A message for Billy the Kid.

Looking for work experience will almost certainly mean interviews, and I can assure you from bitter personal experience, that the chances of getting a job of any sort when you are depressed are slim if not non-existent. No matter how hard you try to appear happy and normal, you depression will show through. It is sub liminal.


Scrap the Tolkien, and read a few books on motor sport, not modern rubbish, Hamiton, Button etc. they are all corporate speak.

Look out for 'Touch Wood' by Duncan Hamilton, Challenge Me The Race, Mike Hawthorrn, 'Only Here for the Beer', Gerry Marshall.


There are a lot of good books that will lift your spirits, and educate you on the roots of motor racing, and I am sure others will add to my suggestions.


And MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL keep posting here, there is no better tonic for overcoming the blues. You only need to look at some of VivaGT's efforts to realise there are people worse of then you.

Imagine having to work and slave in Mrs. GT's bakery all day, knocking out hundreds of pies, and flans.

I had depression once. I got hit with a ballpane hammer.

Finally' Keep taking the tablets.


Uncle Bob. Agony Aunt to the cognoscenti.

I know its easy for me to say but it comes out in spells.Sometimes I'm fine,you wouldnt know a thing,sometimes its clear as day.Its more what I say than how I look.

I'll keep with Tolkien.I find it very good,dare I say happy.😁.I read mostly war history books but I'll give it a try.
I read atm Motor Sport Mag which is good.I go straight to the Cars for Sale bit although I do read it all.

[Willmaz223]

Originally Posted by bauble

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Plenty of us post here Will.

Ah,forgot about that...😁.

[bauble]

Originally Posted by chunterer

Jeff wayne WoW soundtrack. Brilliant!!

Dear Uncle Bob

My (ex) wife called out to me from the kitchen whilst doing breakfast this morning asking what i wanted.
Oh just toast i replied.
Although when i got to the table and saw it I said oh i'm sorry did I say toast? What I actually meant was I want a divorce. You've ruined my life you horrible cow!

Yours insincerely
Richard Cranium

Dear Richard,
As you know I specialise in advising men who suffer at the hands of their other half. In most cases I can find a solution to their problem, however, now and again I come across a case such as yours.

Unfortunately you appear to be a Chauvinistic Pig, and misogynist. My advice is to seek counselling, and or become a Social Worker. Alternatively you could try posting on the F1 forum. That should cure you of any apathy towards Mrs Cranium, as there will be much to replace it, amongst the posters there.

Turn to your feminine side, think of mountain steams burbling gently down a grassy hillside, bunnies frolicking in the meadow, Andy Murray retiring (in tears)

Oh! Dear .. I must go and lie down for a while ……

Uncle Bob.

[VIVA GT]

Originally Posted by bauble

A message for Billy the Kid.

Looking for work experience will almost certainly mean interviews, and I can assure you from bitter personal experience, that the chances of getting a job of any sort when you are depressed are slim if not non-existent. No matter how hard you try to appear happy and normal, you depression will show through. It is sub liminal.


Scrap the Tolkien, and read a few books on motor sport, not modern rubbish, Hamiton, Button etc. they are all corporate speak.

Look out for 'Touch Wood' by Duncan Hamilton, Challenge Me The Race, Mike Hawthorrn, 'Only Here for the Beer', Gerry Marshall.


There are a lot of good books that will lift your spirits, and educate you on the roots of motor racing, and I am sure others will add to my suggestions.


And MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL keep posting here, there is no better tonic for overcoming the blues. You only need to look at some of VivaGT's efforts to realise there are people worse of then you.

Imagine having to work and slave in Mrs. GT's bakery all day, knocking out hundreds of pies, and flans.

I had depression once. I got hit with a ballpane hammer.

Finally' Keep taking the tablets.


Uncle Bob. Agony Aunt to the cognoscenti.

You see Will, although we appear to be curmudgeonly old gits on here, deep down we are all softies with true hearts of gold.
I do agree with most of the advice posted on here (I think it's obvious which 'personal' comments I take issue with!) as sadly I have a close family member who suffers with clinical depression.
Yes, ditch the 'out of this world' fantasy reading, older motor-racing related books would be interesting to you, so you'd absorb yourself into them. Sport & exercise is good because it (apparently) releases endorphins (a feel-good hormone) ,into your blood, and although I've never been a marshal myself I'd agree that would be a great way for you to get a closer involvement with motor-sport, something which you obviously love.
You're on the first steps to recovery now as you've realised that things aren't right, you've spoken out about it and I'm sure will start acting on some of the advice you've been given (until you accept you have a 'problem' you will never start to face up to it & deal with it).
Certainly do keep posting on here, as the last few pages have proven, there's good support within this community, just be careful not to take too much notice of what that trouble-maker from Luton says!

[Willmaz223]

Originally Posted by VIVA GT

You see Will, although we appear to be curmudgeonly old gits on here, deep down we are all softies with true hearts of gold.
I do agree with most of the advice posted on here (I think it's obvious which 'personal' comments I take issue with!) as sadly I have a close family member who suffers with clinical depression.
Yes, ditch the 'out of this world' fantasy reading, older motor-racing related books would be interesting to you, so you'd absorb yourself into them. Sport & exercise is good because it (apparently) releases endorphins (a feel-good hormone) ,into your blood, and although I've never been a marshal myself I'd agree that would be a great way for you to get a closer involvement with motor-sport, something which you obviously love.
You're on the first steps to recovery now as you've realised that things aren't right, you've spoken out about it and I'm sure will start acting on some of the advice you've been given (until you accept you have a 'problem' you will never start to face up to it & deal with it).
Certainly do keep posting on here, as the last few pages have proven, there's good support within this community, just be careful not to take too much notice of what that trouble-maker from Luton says!

I have as much interest in LOTR as Motor Sport-for me it helps.

Yes he definetly needs to be spoken to.😁Any takers.

[Willmaz223]

Just looked Only 74 days till Silverstone Classic.OMG.

Only a couple of months till start of next season.Am I right in saying we are closer to next season than last.That always makes the wait better.

[bauble]

Originally Posted by Willmaz223

Just looked Only 74 days till Silverstone Classic.OMG.

Only a couple of months till start of next season.Am I right in saying we are closer to next season than last.That always makes the wait better.

Be careful what you wish for, the VSCC Pomeroy Trophy takes place at Silverstone on Feb 16th. Bound to be cold, windy, and a lot of fun. Maybe see you there?

Bauble COG. (according to Viv)

[The Fat Clerk]

Originally Posted by grantp

There used to be some in the park at Crystal Palace. I'm not sure if they are still there.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_Palace_Park

There are still some @ Colnbrook

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Willmaz223

Just looked Only 74 days till Silverstone Classic.OMG.

Think you could do with working on your maths, Will! It’s 6 months and many other race meetings before The Classic.....

[Peter Mallett]

Originally Posted by Willmaz223

Just looked Only 74 days till Silverstone Classic.OMG.

Only a couple of months till start of next season.Am I right in saying we are closer to next season than last.That always makes the wait better.

Since when has the Classic been held on 31st March? I think you'll find it's around 180 days.

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by John Elwin

I don't remember that one! For some reason it reminds me of the Panther 6.

The 6 wheel “Jules II” car built by Thierry de Montcorge used a 935 transmission and Chevy V8! Unfortunately the chassis snapped......

[grantp]

Originally Posted by The Fat Clerk

There are still some @ Colnbrook

Some sort of migration?

[MGDavid]

Originally Posted by Willmaz223

Just looked Only 74 days till Silverstone Classic.OMG.

Only a couple of months till start of next season.Am I right in saying we are closer to next season than last.That always makes the wait better.

'next' season has started for me - managed to watch most of the Dubai 24 Hours last weekend. At one point the top 3 were all different manufacturers and all still on the lead lap, good racing. Audi came through though, no fairytale ending this year.

[grantp]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Since when has the Classic been held on 31st March? I think you'll find it's around 180 days.

174 days?

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Since when has the Classic been held on 31st March?

For some other reason the 31st of March is significant, Peter, but can’t recall why....

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by grantp

174 days?

Pedant post- 190 days to ‘build up’ day....

[Willmaz223]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

Think you could do with working on your maths, Will! It’s 6 months and many other race meetings before The Classic.....

Ah,jeez what have I written haha.
It said below the countdown till early bird offer ends .Woops.

[Peter Mallett]

Le Castellet starts on the 29th.

[Willmaz223]

Originally Posted by bauble

Be careful what you wish for, the VSCC Pomeroy Trophy takes place at Silverstone on Feb 16th. Bound to be cold, windy, and a lot of fun. Maybe see you there?

Bauble COG. (according to Viv)

Maybe although thats around the time of my work experience so maybe not.First one will be the HSCC Clubbie at Donington .

My calendar :Historic Only-I do go to others
Mar-
HSCC-Donington
April-
?
May-
DHF
Spa Classic
Masters Fest

June-
Dijon with PA
Spa Summer Classic
July
-Silverstone
August
-Gold Cup
-VSCC at Brands-
September
-Six Hours
October-
Paul Ricard with PA

I may have a couple but havent looked at ky schedule(rather my dads,he gets little annoyed at the long list of events he has to take me to.

[Gerard C]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

The 6 wheel “Jules II” car built by Thierry de Montcorgé used a 935 transmission and Chevy V8!

Didn't remember the 935 transmission. Do you think the Chevy was compliant
Who can remember the Renault 20 or VW Iltis now?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c5LBGi-OXc

[Gerard C]

I can't recall all the details of the tricks used on Robby Badass monster, guess it was something like using the air coming out from a spare wheel as a compressor. Clever!

John, translation may be, please…
http://sport-mecanique.over-blog.fr/...-96936669.html

Enjoy this one!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIkqDhAGkEc

[Mike Bell]

When I worked for Ralliart Europe on the WRC side, they also ran Pajeros in Rally raids built by a French sub contractor. We went to their place to collect something once, and the quality of their work was superb. Us mechanics christened the cars ‘Desert Bouncers’ as that’s how they were always depicted- bouncing across sand....

The Motorsport feature also mentions a 2CV with twin Visa engines, a Toyota pick up Frites wagon (that cooked in the evenings after each stage!) and a Jag XJ6 body perched on a Range Rover chassis. All very cool!

[The Fat Clerk]

Originally Posted by MGDavid

'next' season has started for me - managed to watch most of the Dubai 24 Hours last weekend. At one point the top 3 were all different manufacturers and all still on the lead lap, good racing. Audi came through though, no fairytale ending this year.

Mine starts on Sunday, Stewarding @ Shenington.

[Gerard C]

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

When I worked for Ralliart Europe on the WRC side, they also ran Pajeros in Rally raids built by a French sub contractor.

May be a pair of brothers located in Pont de Vaux, Donkervoort importers? I think the title of luckiest man in the Dakar can be awarded to a Finnish french politician with no doubt. Imagine your car being kid-naped right in the middle of nowhere by some terrorist. You pay the ransom. Because those people are really nice, you can have your car back with a new engine, a filled tank and a clean windscreen… One year later, you trade a 10 Belgian Francs coin to a 10 French Francs and… win!
One lion, sent later in a North Carolina zoo, was interviewed. The big cat said: "Hard to swallow, jish chtowy!"

[Mike Bell]

Pretty sure it was Sonauto...