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[Reynard]

Bet you don't have one of these!
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https://www.hartleysauctions.co.uk/search/?q=Navajo%20axe

Not much good for shopping firewood though, is it?

 

[Reynard]

Being within your rights doesn't always make it right, they should both have been in front of the head master this morning, even if it was just to be told calm down, they're both being far to hot headed.

The Headmaster wasn't the driver steward yesterday. That task was delegated to Vitantonio Liuzzi.

 

[Reynard]

They're both experienced enough and should have worked out that discretion is the better part of valor by now, they both need to be spoken to, by the stewards or the team, and be told that whats going on is not acceptable and they must stop now. Without the halo yesterdays incident could have resulted in serious injury.

This is part of the problem. Bearing in mind that this is my area of expertise, and that I lost someone dear to me in a racing accident that could have been avoided.

Ten years ago, they might not have. Thirty years ago, they probably wouldn't have. The cars are almost *too* safe (although it pains me to say that), and likewise the circuits, so the jeopardy of risk has been minimised to such a degree that it seems trivial. Most of the current drivers are part of what we call in the sport "the Playstation generation"

Lewis was within his rights to hold his line. Unless he is changing direction (i.e. weaving) in the braking zone, then the onus is on the driver behind. That's pretty well much what the sporting regulations boil down to.

Max is experienced, but not mature, His lack of racecraft is proving problematic. If it takes some hard impacts and penalties to drive the point home, then so be it.

 

[Reynard]

Yes it does seem like a good idea. My wife and I watch some of the antique programmes and think Ooh! We should go there as the prices they make are low . In fact some people buy stuff at one auction and sell it at another where they know they will get a higher price.
The auction I watched specialises in toys and so will get a good price on its lots . Not very good if you are buying !
Whilst at some auctions I have heard dealers complaining about the internet bidding and how it has driven up prices! I have also heard some say that they won't make any money on what they have bought ! Well as they say "It takes 2 to tango!" They are partly to blame for the high prices. I don't know if they have to replace stock or not ! Sometimes they can pick up bargains. I think it may be the luck of the draw .

I've noticed that with some of the jewellery on the 'bay, especially when you get bidders who are obviously dealers getting into bun fights for some of the items and paying over the odds. Usually the job lots and some of the more desirable pieces. And then you see them all separated out and marked up at a premium. I think the fact that people are beginning to think about Christmas isn't helping.

Though if you are observant and quick, it's still possible to pick up a nice little bargain.

At least most motor racing ephemera (programmes, photos, autographs, press packs) seems to fall within a set price range.

 

[oldwheels]

Road dramas this morning. The school bus for Ulva Ferry did not turn up. Got into a standoff with an oncoming vehicle where neither would back up. The bus driver was probably right as they are not allowed by law to reverse more than a short distance without assistance if carrying passengers.
Handbags at dawn according to my hgv driver pal.

 

[Jenkins]

I think I'll be getting the later train home.

Most welcome after a lovely 55 miles in the south Norfolk & north Suffolk countryside in unexpected late summer sunshine.

 

[oldwheels]

I've noticed that with some of the jewellery on the 'bay, especially when you get bidders who are obviously dealers getting into bun fights for some of the items and paying over the odds. Usually the job lots and some of the more desirable pieces. And then you see them all separated out and marked up at a premium. I think the fact that people are beginning to think about Christmas isn't helping.

Though if you are observant and quick, it's still possible to pick up a nice little bargain.

At least most motor racing ephemera (programmes, photos, autographs, press packs) seems to fall within a set price range.

This has been hanging in my house for about 60 years so a bit faded but it may appeal to you. It is 30 inches long so not easy to take a better copy. It was done by an architect student as reward for assistance with his thesis which was the design of a whisky distillery. He did these as a profitable hobby.

 

[PeteXXX]

They came over ours a while back and were very high up .

2,800'

 

[PeteXXX]

Sorry can't like that post.
What's wrong with Yorkshire Tea?

As I said..

 

[classic33]

Not much good for shopping firewood though, is it?

It'd be very handy for shopping.
Keep peoples fingers off what you want.

 

[biggs682]

2,800'

Take your word for it .
Normally they seem a lot lower

 

[PeteXXX]

Take your word for it .
Normally they seem a lot lower

I'm just going by the Flightradar screeie I posted .. 👍

Noisy beggars, though!!

 

[Illaveago]

Yes it does, it isn't connected to the mains at the moment and there is no "buzzy feel"

That doesn't sound good ! You need to get it checked out . Sounds a bit dodgy !

 

[Illaveago]

I've noticed that with some of the jewellery on the 'bay, especially when you get bidders who are obviously dealers getting into bun fights for some of the items and paying over the odds. Usually the job lots and some of the more desirable pieces. And then you see them all separated out and marked up at a premium. I think the fact that people are beginning to think about Christmas isn't helping.

Though if you are observant and quick, it's still possible to pick up a nice little bargain.

At least most motor racing ephemera (programmes, photos, autographs, press packs) seems to fall within a set price range.

The ERTL Austin Healey was a good price . It is 2nd hand but looked to be in pretty good condition. The Kyosho ones are really good but are £200 +. I managed to get a TR3 version at an auction with a Franklin Mint 1/24 MG TC and a couple of small cars for £24 +. I had to glue the windscreen back on but that's all .
I have some old Grand Prix magazines from the Alan Jones, Nelson Piquet era somewhere!

 

[oldwheels]

Take your word for it .
Normally they seem a lot lower

I was driving up the A828 beside the shoreline and on my right there was one over the water pretty much level with me.