Bell's Banter 2021 - Page 34

midgetman · 11 Feb 2021, 19:33 (Ref:4034723)

Years ago BMW clamped down on people using the names MG and Rover. No one wanted to make replicas if course, but they were ruthless in making sure you couldn't call yourself "Rover Specialist" for instance.

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grantp · 12 Feb 2021, 00:29 (Ref:4034741)

Quote:

Originally Posted by midgetman

It was the Jaguar story

https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publ...e-racer/215136

Seems like a strange thing to be pursuing in courts in Sweden with the intention of setting precedents within the EU. Presumably, someone decided there might be more likelihood of broader success there once someone was set up to manufacture in direct competition to their own "continuation" project.

Are they also having a go at people doing similar things in the UK?

Gerard C · 12 Feb 2021, 08:48 (Ref:4034776)

Hi folks, hope you're fine and keep safe.
Special thanks to Andy, Viva GT, bauble and EB, John and Michèle to start.
Many sincere thanks to Will 356, and Peter Mallett for the kind messages you sent too.
Being a Froggy, I couldn't imagine this kind of friendship which helps a lot when the circumstances are not really confortable…
Votre sympathie et votre empathie m'ont été d'un précieux soutien, je vous en remercie du fond du coeur. Merci encore �* vous tous.
Now, lets think about racing!

356sc · 12 Feb 2021, 09:06 (Ref:4034777)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerard C

Hi folks, hope you're fine and keep safe.
Special thanks to Andy, Viva GT, bauble and EB, John and Michèle to start.
Many sincere thanks to Will 356, and Peter Mallett for the kind messages you sent too.
Being a Froggy, I couldn't imagine this kind of friendship which helps a lot when the circumstances are not really confortable…
Votre sympathie et votre empathie m'ont été d'un précieux soutien, je vous en remercie du fond du coeur. Merci encore �* vous tous.
Now, lets think about racing!

Oh thank god he is back, I was worried that I was the only one left at the bottom of the intellectual barrel!!

E.B · 12 Feb 2021, 09:19 (Ref:4034778)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 356sc

Oh thank god he is back, I was worried that I was the only one left at the bottom of the intellectual barrel!!

Oi Will.... thats my territory.... it goes with me living at the bottom end of our planet!

At Gerrymo, so glad to hear you are still alive and kicking. We were all very worried for you.

Wish you a speedy and full recovery from your illness.

You say lets talk of racing.... sadly Phillip Island (not the Classic but the S5000 and modern stuff) has been cancelled next weekend as we have today been put under stage 4 lockdowm in Victoria for the next week maybe longer after a few cases of your nasty UK variant happened overnight. Pretty well dashes all or any hope that the Classic in early March was going to be relaxed to allow more than 1 or two people per car entered and no spectators.

bauble · 12 Feb 2021, 10:27 (Ref:4034784)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerard C

Hi folks, hope you're fine and keep safe.
Special thanks to Andy, Viva GT, bauble and EB, John and Michèle to start.
Many sincere thanks to Will 356, and Peter Mallett for the kind messages you sent too.
Being a Froggy, I couldn't imagine this kind of friendship which helps a lot when the circumstances are not really confortable…
Votre sympathie et votre empathie m'ont été d'un précieux soutien, je vous en remercie du fond du coeur. Merci encore �* vous tous.
Now, lets think about racing!

GerryMo,
You should not be posting here for three weeks, or until you have had a Covid free test result from Mr Mallett, or any other qualified tree surgeon.

Good to have you back. Prayers answered.

Tel 911S · 12 Feb 2021, 10:31 (Ref:4034787)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 356sc

Oh thank god he is back, I was worried that I was the only one left at the bottom of the intellectual barrel!!

Yes , it is very good to see Gerard is still with us .

Also good that he understands our sense of humour , because the moment he appears he is insulted .
But I am sure he knows that is a British form of holding someone in high regard .

midgetman · 12 Feb 2021, 10:34 (Ref:4034789)

Welcome home Gérard. Make sure you pay your VAT on re-entry to this corner of England. I'll send you a bill

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**Peter Mallett** · 12 Feb 2021, 10:41 (Ref:4034790)

Oh my god, what have I done!

VIVA GT · 12 Feb 2021, 11:05 (Ref:4034792)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerard C

Hi folks, hope you're fine and keep safe.
Special thanks to Andy, Viva GT, bauble and EB, John and Michèle to start.
Many sincere thanks to Will 356, and Peter Mallett for the kind messages you sent too.
Being a Froggy, I couldn't imagine this kind of friendship which helps a lot when the circumstances are not really confortable…
Votre sympathie et votre empathie m'ont été d'un précieux soutien, je vous en remercie du fond du coeur. Merci encore �* vous tous.
Now, lets think about racing!

Good to see you posting again Gerard! We are like a family on here, admittedly a rather dysfunctional one at times, and we do look out for our friends

bauble · 12 Feb 2021, 11:05 (Ref:4034793)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Oh my god, what have I done!

I find it commendable that you are prepared to admit your guilt, and shoulder the blame. We will remember this next time Gerard posts one of his infamous riddles.

Mike Harte · 12 Feb 2021, 13:55 (Ref:4034834)

Nice to see you back, Gerard. I sincerely hope that you recover swiftly and painlessly from whatever ails you.

morninggents · 12 Feb 2021, 14:22 (Ref:4034842)

Good to have you back, Gerrard. Even though this particular thread has been easier to read lately it misses your unique perspective on trivial matters.

Gerard C · 12 Feb 2021, 15:52 (Ref:4034854)

Thanks, Tel, Max, Mike and morning! Yes Viva, its a kind of family and may be better most of time! To you all, pleased to send this:

356sc · 12 Feb 2021, 20:22 (Ref:4034884)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1967-Ford....m46890.l49292

Do you reckon this comes with HTPs?

Paul D · 12 Feb 2021, 23:05 (Ref:4034900)

Good to hear you're OK Gerrard.

The Stupido Club can't afford to lose any members!

**Peter Mallett** · 13 Feb 2021, 07:03 (Ref:4034921)

Here's something for Iain, https://youtu.be/piwR1HW9epI Masters had a new series for Formula Atlantic. So far only US based.

bauble · 13 Feb 2021, 07:41 (Ref:4034923)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul D

Good to hear you're OK Gerrard.

The Stupido Club can't afford to lose any members!

relativtortoise · 13 Feb 2021, 10:18 (Ref:4034937)

Would have been properly chilly for Pomeroy Trophy (if it had gone ahead) today

Bauble would have needed an extra scarf....

midgetman · 13 Feb 2021, 11:33 (Ref:4034943)

Ooh that would have been chilly.

GrantP - a young friend of mine has posted pictures online of him testing at Donington - can you hear cars on track?

John Elwin · 13 Feb 2021, 11:46 (Ref:4034944)

It was a cool -8 here earlier but with the nice warm sun it has shot up to -2 so lunch outside might be on the cards.

delta · 13 Feb 2021, 12:19 (Ref:4034945)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Here's something for Iain, https://youtu.be/piwR1HW9epI Masters had a new series for Formula Atlantic. So far only US based.

Thanks Pete.

Gerard C · 13 Feb 2021, 13:55 (Ref:4034952)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul D

The Stupido Club can't afford to lose any members!

Reading bauble will show you that new members are delivered any time! They can land whatever the time of the year… The sooner the better as they say!

bauble · 13 Feb 2021, 14:03 (Ref:4034953)

Quote:

Originally Posted by relativtortoise

Would have been properly chilly for Pomeroy Trophy (if it had gone ahead) today

Bauble would have needed an extra scarf....

I must admit, that while I love the Pom, I am not sorry it was cancelled this year.as i only have one scarf.

grantp · 13 Feb 2021, 21:31 (Ref:4035013)

Quote:

Originally Posted by midgetman

Ooh that would have been chilly.

GrantP - a young friend of mine has posted pictures online of him testing at Donington - can you hear cars on track?

Testing today?

Didn't hear anything. I would have though snow and ice may still be laying around up there - it is here.

The battery on the Saab has died. Was OK on Wednesday and Thursday but only clicks and then died this AM - just as we were about to take it for the the vaccine run. Had to resort to the Corolla and forego heated seats. The battery was so flat I could not lock the doors but there was still something under the bonnet. So I quickly disconnected the battery just in case.

I was outside for about an hour on and off when we returned but didn't notice any track noises. Wind was in the wrong direction to enhance it if there was any.

I checked the date for the last battery change. 12/02/2017. So 7 years almost to the day. I find that to be a little too coincidental, frankly.

Interestingly both bonnet struts seem to have failed at the same time.

It's amazing the effects that a few cold days can have.

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