Sandmans omnipresence in defence of classics

[lelandtampa]

I read several forums which are frequented by a certain GFS. I normally read through them fairly quickly and usually only come to a screeching halt when I pick up on a certain cadence and wit from The sandman. Usually where someone is explaing how you cannot catch any decent fish unless you have a Yellowfin, 2 radars, a 500 gallon livewell and at the very least a custom rod with. Van staal or Stella reel on it. Then Boom GFS show up and asks them how did people ever catch fish with LoRAn, old gold Penn's spooled with mono out of a measly 19'6" boat with a 2 stroke 100 hp at the crankshaft and nobody seems to be able to refute him or explain how any innovation in the past 25 years not related to safety is really all that important. Aside from epirbs you dont really need anything that hasnt been around for many many years already. Thank you GFS

[NoBones]

The one reason GFS's security clearance remains active and un-checked here..
Where would we be without him.....

[DonV]

"Where would we be without him....."

Oh gosh, I'm not sure where to start. But I do know the picnic table manufacturers who produce sleeping quality tables would be out of business!

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by lelandtampa

I read several forums which are frequented by a certain GFS. I normally read through them fairly quickly and usually only come to a screeching halt when I pick up on a certain cadence and wit from The sandman. Usually where someone is explaing how you cannot catch any decent fish unless you have a Yellowfin, 2 radars, a 500 gallon livewell and at the very least a custom rod with. Van staal or Stella reel on it. Then Boom GFS show up and asks them how did people ever catch fish with LoRAn, old gold Penn's spooled with mono out of a measly 19'6" boat with a 2 stroke 100 hp at the crankshaft and nobody seems to be able to refute him or explain how any innovation in the past 25 years not related to safety is really all that important. Aside from epirbs you dont really need anything that hasnt been around for many many years already. Thank you GFS

Thank you for the kind words.

I have always been of the belief that a $2,000 dollar Bogner ski suit does not a skier make.

Just watch my older brother. I prefer patched up old Levis and sharp edges.


I had just turned 12 when Papa came down in the basement.

What are you doing there sport?

I`m building a go cart Papa.

Where are the plans?

In my head Papa.

You can`t build anything without plans.

Why not Papa? I may only be twelve, but I can see how everything works in my head.

Well you just need plans. I give my plans to structural engineers so they
can evaluate the forces involved and sign off on them.

Could you bring an engineer home from work tomorrow?

Probably not sport.



As October moved into December Mom asked if I was ok.

Yes Mom, why do you ask?

You only asked for one thing for X mas.

Yes Mom, that`s all I want for X mas.

What is a Briggs and Stratton side winder engine?

It`s an engine for my go cart. Brown`s has two used ones. I want the white one please.


String for a throttle, steered with your feet, and no brakes.
I had more fun on that damn thing.

There may be more to this story...

[Trayder]

Originally Posted by gofastsandman

Could you bring an engineer home from work tomorrow?

Probably not sport.

Hehehehe

[Blue_Heron]

Originally Posted by gofastsandman

I may only be twelve, but I can see how everything works in my head.

Based on my observations, you see lots of things in your head, Sandy. Wouldn't be surprised if there were voices in there explaining the visions to you as well.



BTW, you should have asked mom for the Tecumseh engine. Much faster than the B&S. 40mph versus 25mph on my go kart with the same sprocket ratio. Damn, that brings back memories.

Dave

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by Blue_Heron

Based on my observations, you see lots of things in your head, Sandy. Wouldn't be surprised if there were voices in there explaining the visions to you as well.



BTW, you should have asked mom for the Tecumseh engine. Much faster than the B&S. 40mph versus 25mph on my go kart with the same sprocket ratio. Damn, that brings back memories.

Dave

There is an entire alternate civilization in my head Dave, but you knew that already.
Brown`s only had the two engines.

The 3 1/2 was the Tecumseh from the mini bike that brother Paul had twisted.
I was always plotting and scheming.

[gofastsandman]

Prior to me building my go cart, my older brother and I had gotten a combined
birthday and Christmas present of a Sears mini bike.

Well, I did not get to ride it as much as I wanted and he was not a good rider at all.
One afternoon Papa asked him why he wouldn't let me ride it.

Brother Paul said I was too young and it was far too dangerous.
I`m quite sure he had Mom`s ear at every waking moment on this as well

Papa said let him ride it.
He looks a lot more comfortable on it than you do.
He slides it right around the trees wide open with mud flying everywhere.

It is dangerous Papa. I told you to get the Honda QA 50 like I asked you to.
It has no suspension and the brake is no good.

Papa said let me try it.

Well Papa took off at a blazing 25 mph and kept kicking the brake in the mud.
Eventually, he high sided and was covered in mud from head to toe.

Well Paul, the brake seems to work just fine.

Well then why did you crash?

I don`t ride as well as Sandy.

So my construction continued as I had planned to use the clutch set up from
our old reel lawnmower with a locked rear axle and the engine mounted in the middle
of the rear end. I only had hard tire wheels which I didn`t like.

Paper route money only goes so far.

Just before I had written my Xmas list Paul was riding down from the barn on the
dirt road and may have thought he would over run the house and end up on Rte 6A.
I did not see his right leg try to hit the brake.

I did watch him turn toward the house.
He hit the riser of the stairs going up to the back porch.
I watched in slo mo frame by frame as his ass came up off the seat.
Higher and higher.

I don't know if he went more than 45 degrees as I was laughing hysterically.
How he held on I will never know.

I ran over and looked at the mini bike.
The forks were bent and my mind started plotting.

I said Papa it would probably cost more to fix than it`s worth.
Paul said he could fix it.
Fish on.

Paul knew what I was thinking.

That March we moved to NH and 20 acres of woods with fire roads and a garage
under Papa`s office.

I had my very own little shop of horrors without those pesky plants.

Paul would not give up on the mini bike.
I had my eye on the wheels first.

I went to Philbricks lawnmower and found a bone yard.
They had some nice tires I wanted for the fronts.
The owner opened an account for me that I would pay every month
with my paper route money. They liked me and my crazy dream.

Paul knew what I was up to and denied me the 3 1/2 hp on the
still bent mini bike.

I stole the tires and clutch off the mini bike and bang it was done before he knew what
hit him on a Saturday afternoon with all present.

I hadn`t even cut the front axle down and had no cotter pins in yet either.
I wrapped packing tape around the axle.

Off I went.
Papa rode it next.
He laughed.
Paul did not want to ride.

My older sister did...........


Another chapter?

[Blackfin26]

When you have time and inspiration I believe all will approve

[uncleboo]

Originally Posted by gofastsandman

Another chapter?

Keep'em coming!