You fool, he was French, and obviously wore a cape which covered his arms and handlebars and, thus, his onions!
Has the bruising gone yet? Mike On 13 Jul 2012, at 22:14, Richard Smith wrote: > Begs me to ask how he kept his onions dry > > Richard S > www.british-red-sportscar.co.uk > www.greystones.co.uk > www.unstonegreen.co.uk > www.mogpix.com > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Michael Hutchings [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Fri 13/07/2012 21:51 > To: mogtalk2 > Subject: Re: [mogtalk2] New Owner at Last!!!.driving in the rain > >> "...and simply put up my umbrella till the lights changed." > > I did that in France once and caused a Frenchman to fall off his bike > laughing at me > > Mike H > Wantage > > > On 13 Jul 2012, at 17:47, Dave P wrote: > >> >> Driving in the rain IS nice, but above about 50, the tonneau flaps a >> lot,making me wonder about having some loops sewn on and threading a bit of >> carbon tube through itto stop the flapping;also,tucking it behind the >> drivers seat is a bit untidy, and stops the seat belt sliding >> properly.......(still do it, tho!). >> Got caught a some lights in the rain recently, and simply put up my umbrella >> till the lights changed;must admit ,I did it for attention as well as >> practicality, but it stopped the paddling pool effect! >> Dont know what id have done if the umbrella wouldnt retract again!!! >> Dave >> Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:23:12 +0000 >> From: [email protected] >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [mogtalk2] New Owner at Last!!! >> >> Tony >> >> Further, the timber frame is better not completely dried out, it is bad for >> the joints. >> >> Also bad for the joints is jacking on one side; the frame twists. >> If the joints are sound, jacking on one side will raise both sides but it >> puts a great load on the frame. >> >> Jack in the centre of the bottom cross tube at the front and lower onto axle >> stands; jack in the centre of the rear top-hat section cross member at the >> back, again use axle stands. >> >> When washing, I put a large plastic sheet under the bonnet from scuttle to >> cowl and after washing the bonnet gather up the sheet so as to contain the >> water. After washing take the car for a blow. This will also dry out the >> discs and prevent the pads sticking on. >> >> Driving solo in the rain with a tonneau cover over the rest of the car is >> very enjoyable. Put on one sidescreen, or not. >> >> Brian of SpotMog >> > > > > > ------------------------------------------- > View posts on The Mail Archive > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] > > Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?&; > Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com > > > > > ------------------------------------------- > View posts on The Mail Archive > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] > > Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?&; > Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com > <winmail.dat> ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=22459785&id_secret=22459785-4a39ddf8 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
