Bell's Banter 2021

[justracing]

Originally Posted by Cliff Ryan

I was competing at Brands over the weekend,
I returned on Sunday to a rather sombre circuit and completed my race, finishing second in class. I knocked over 2 seconds a lap off my time on Saturday and was within whisper of my best, with a lot more lap time to come from me, as I have done no personal race preparation and am carrying some more success ballast.

I saw Gordon in the paddock, talking to the driver of the Superspeed Anglia beside my car, but got distracted and when I looked again he'd gone.

I found the cool down lap very emotional, I always thank the marshals, but Sunday was especially poignant.

Watched your progress from South bank, you disappeared behind a very smokey Ford escort on Saturday I did wonder if you'd caught the oil slick until reappearing at Paddock! Great mix of cars and some very respectful driving from just about everyone.

[MartinSmith]

Originally Posted by relativtortoise

The problem starts with Alan Gow's circus where push to pass, track limits....... in fact just about anything goes.

Until someone recognises this at MUK and then takes a stand with the BTCC this will continue.

My condolences to all those affected

I have said it time and again.... and most on here know my views on it, but it is not the place to debate it, I had it first hand when a young driver came to me at a certain race control quoting his favourite driver from the aforementioned series and saying "he always does it! "

[morninggents]

For those interested in the saga the latest episode of Project Binky is now up on YouTube.


They say the next episode will be up in a week or so.

[GORDON STREETER]

Originally Posted by morninggents

For those interested in the saga the latest episode of Project Binky is now up on YouTube.


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I haven't seen it yet but will we ever see it actually drive ??

[morninggents]

They say at the end of this latest episode that there will be an engine (presumably in situ) start up.

[E.B]

Ive been binge watching it.... got to about #30 so ready for another binge.

[Lancsbreaker]

Originally Posted by morninggents

They say at the end of this latest episode that there will be an engine (presumably in situ) start up.

Engine is pretty much in situ at the end of the latest episode. Incredible attention to detail, and who knows how many trial fits and re-runs of cables and pipes were necessary to get to this stage......


Confess I haven't seen all the episodes, but as a "patreon" I now get early notice of each episode so do keep up now

[VIVA GT]

I don't know if it's been mentioned before but 'Retropower' do some interesting work (including building a Mk 1 Escort for Gordon Murray) which are well documented on youtube if you have time on your hands...

[VIVA GT]

You may have noticed that my Arch-Enemy has been somewhat quieter on here than usual, and as we all know, quiet is not his usual style!
The poor chap is still enduring his Personal Plumbing Problems and has been given medication which seems to be making making things worse by sapping even more of his energy.
He has a hospital appointment arranged but due to current circumstances this is unfortunately not for about another 6 weeks!
He does seem to be in good spirits all things considered but is understandably frustrated by not currently having the energy to do the things he wants to do...

[John Elwin]

Originally Posted by VIVA GT

You may have noticed that my Arch-Enemy has been somewhat quieter on here than usual, and as we all know, quiet is not his usual style!
The poor chap is still enduring his Personal Plumbing Problems and has been given medication which seems to be making making things worse by sapping even more of his energy.
He has a hospital appointment arranged but due to current circumstances this is unfortunately not for about another 6 weeks!
He does seem to be in good spirits all things considered but is understandably frustrated by not currently having the energy to do the things he wants to do...

Sorry to hear that - get well soon, Bob!

[E.B]

Indeed Bob, sorry to hear, and I (and no doubt all of us) wish you all the best for your plumbing to return to normal in a timely fashion. If not sooner. (couldnt find a fingers crossed smiley thing....)

[Gerard C]

Forza Bob!

[delta]

Very best wishes Bob from all at team Delta.

[morninggents]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Bob.

[Peter Mallett]

What they said.

[S griffin]

Get well soon Bob, you always bring something to a debate, even if we don't always agree. And we all love the motorsport photos we post. Most of all we want you to be in good health again

[justracing]

Hurry back Bob, this forum is missing you're not insubstantial provocative and down right insulting remarks. I was beginning to think the absence was due to a continued hysterical laughing fit having read some of my puzzle answers.

[GCCheddaris]

Get well soon Bob, we're all missing your wit and charm but most of all your wonderfully expansive collection of photos.

[midgetman]

Malingering again! Get well soon Bob, come back ASAP.

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[gary396]

Hope the plumber gets you sorted out soon Bob and you can get back on here regularly - best wishes.

[dwh43scale]

All the best, Bob

[bauble]

Up-date;

With regard to plumbing arrangements, as my condition is not considered life threatening, I went to the back of the queue, so I am stuck with the gadgets for the foreseeable future, which I understand knowing the pressure the NHS is under. I shall just have to adjust my life style to suit things.
I was put on a drug called Tamsulosin, which is supposed to relax the muscles in the appropriate area, however, since then my physical health declined, slowly at first then rapidly. I always regularly exercise each day to keep fit, but started to find them harder and harder, and eventually stopped altogether, every day I grew weaker and weaker. I would get up in the morning and feel fine, do some chores get breakfast, taking a pill, and clear up, as the day wore on I was sleeping more and more, until last Saturday I spent the whole day in bed sleeping. During this time I lost my appetite, hungry but unable to stomach any food. then it struck me it must be those b****y tablets. On Sunday I got up did the chores prepared breakfast, no pill, felt great, and spent a pretty normal day. Since then I have not taken the muck, but I am still washing the residue out of my system. It is taking a while, at least I hope that is why I have been so down all week. I went to the hospital on Monday, and asked to see someone, and had a very nice senior nurse explain my current situation, and she told me there was no point in taking the blasted thing, as it had no effect while connected to a catheter.

So much for the consultant who prescribed them.

Anyway I am feeling better, and heartened by some of the kind words posted on here;

"Arch enemy"

"Malingering again"

..."but most of all your ... photos"

"Provocative and insulting remarks"

How nice to have friends.

Cheers all,

Bauble Bob.

[VIVA GT]

Originally Posted by bauble

Up-date;

With regard to plumbing arrangements, as my condition is not considered life threatening, I went to the back of the queue, so I am stuck with the gadgets for the foreseeable future, which I understand knowing the pressure the NHS is under. I shall just have to adjust my life style to suit things.
I was put on a drug called Tamsulosin, which is supposed to relax the muscles in the appropriate area, however, since then my physical health declined, slowly at first then rapidly. I always regularly exercise each day to keep fit, but started to find them harder and harder, and eventually stopped altogether, every day I grew weaker and weaker. I would get up in the morning and feel fine, do some chores get breakfast, taking a pill, and clear up, as the day wore on I was sleeping more and more, until last Saturday I spent the whole day in bed sleeping. During this time I lost my appetite, hungry but unable to stomach any food. then it struck me it must be those b****y tablets. On Sunday I got up did the chores prepared breakfast, no pill, felt great, and spent a pretty normal day. Since then I have not taken the muck, but I am still washing the residue out of my system. It is taking a while, at least I hope that is why I have been so down all week. I went to the hospital on Monday, and asked to see someone, and had a very nice senior nurse explain my current situation, and she told me there was no point in taking the blasted thing, as it had no effect while connected to a catheter.

So much for the consultant who prescribed them.

Anyway I am feeling better, and heartened by some of the kind words posted on here;

"Arch enemy"

"Malingering again"

..."but most of all your ... photos"

"Provocative and insulting remarks"

How nice to have friends.

Cheers all,

Bauble Bob.

Oh no,! You're not starting to feel better are you?
Welcome back (I think).

[S griffin]

Nice to have you back Baub and on form as usual

[justracing]

Originally Posted by VIVA GT

Oh no,! You're not starting to feel better are you?
Welcome back (I think).

Yep, second that although at first I was somewhat confused by the almost gracious explanatory comments from the OP, we've simply become accustomed to more fiery and cantankerous comments. Sometimes it's not much fun getting on in years as I'm sure we're all well aware, hope things improve Bob.