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The BritishV8 Pub

general notices, announcements, invitations, & social stuff (like meets & car shows)

BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6470 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS

About time it warmed up... Posted by: BlownMGB-V8 Date: February 08, 2013 08:53AM GOOD NEWS everyone! We're a week past Imbolc, first day of spring in the Gaelic calendar. [en.wikipedia.org] Here's to a great year of top down motoring and good fellowship. Hoist yer glasses high and have a drink in celebration! It won't be long now! Jim

ex-tyke Graham Creswick Chatham, Ontario, Canada (1165 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 11:17AM Main British Car: 1976 MGB Ford 302

Re: About time it warmed up... Posted by: ex-tyke Date: February 08, 2013 09:15AM Quote: .....first day of spring in the Gaelic calendar Unfortunately, the Gaelic calendar doesn't apply to Canada - it's still Winter here! ......and just ask those poor blighters out in New England and the Northeast as Nemo barrels down on them . Still, that's a cheerful thought, Jim!

Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4577 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215

Re: About time it warmed up... Posted by: Moderator Date: February 08, 2013 09:59AM Drinking already at this hour of the morning? I'm in!

rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

Re: About time it warmed up... Posted by: rficalora Date: February 08, 2013 10:31AM WAIT - I missed it... when did it get cold? I've only had the top up a couple of days ;)

RMO 699F Mike Maloney SW Ohio (531 posts) Registered: 12/09/2007 12:28PM Main British Car: 1974 MGB Sebring GT, 3.9 Rover V8

Re: About time it warmed up... Posted by: RMO 699F Date: February 08, 2013 11:17AM <<<<<<>>>>> You just had to say it Rob....being in Texas really is not fair

rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

Re: About time it warmed up... Posted by: rficalora Date: February 08, 2013 11:43AM I guess I won't rub it in any further by letting you guys know I haven't even hooked up my heater yet ;).

BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6470 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS

Re: About time it warmed up... Posted by: BlownMGB-V8 Date: February 08, 2013 01:08PM Graham, isn't Scotland about the same lattitude? Jim

ex-tyke Graham Creswick Chatham, Ontario, Canada (1165 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 11:17AM Main British Car: 1976 MGB Ford 302

Re: About time it warmed up... Posted by: ex-tyke Date: February 08, 2013 01:23PM Jim, Interesting to note that Southern Ontario is the same latitude as Italy - Scotland is the same latitude as Hudson Bay but that Gulf stream influence on the UK is remarkable - lots of the slushy stuff for Winter snow. ...but what's all that got to do with drinking?

BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6470 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS

Re: About time it warmed up... Posted by: BlownMGB-V8 Date: February 09, 2013 01:11AM Well, you do need ice in your drinks, right? Jim

britcars Phil Ossinger New Brunswick, Canada (346 posts) Registered: 02/02/2009 07:58PM Main British Car: 1977 MGB Roadster, Rover 3.5 ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA!

Re: About time it warmed up... Posted by: britcars Date: February 09, 2013 06:17PM It hasn't warmed up here Jim! Been snowing for about 20 hours, wind gusts to 45-50 mph, -10*. The snow is half way up the garage door. Got to go out soon to unplug the end of the driveway.....the snowplow has been past 7-8 times today. Tampa is going to look good in a couple of weeks! Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/09/2013 08:04PM by britcars.

lars49 Larry Barnes Colorado Springs (177 posts) Registered: 06/11/2009 02:12PM Main British Car: 1980 MGB GM LA1 3400 V6

Re: About time it warmed up... Posted by: lars49 Date: February 09, 2013 06:59PM Ice in your drinks???????????? What a way to ruin good scotch !!!!!!!!!!

MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4512 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215

Re: About time it warmed up... Posted by: MGBV8 Date: February 10, 2013 12:22AM Why do sane people live up there in the Great White North?! Hearty stock, they are! Very nice, sunny 50 something degrees here today. Beautiful day for my dad & I to go to a gun safety class & qualify for a carry permit.

MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4512 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215

Re: About time it warmed up... Posted by: MGBV8 Date: February 10, 2013 12:15PM Scored 97 on the written test (trick question). Shot a .38 Special 20 rounds right handed & 30 rounds left handed. Scored a 100 on the firing range. ;)

RMO 699F Mike Maloney SW Ohio (531 posts) Registered: 12/09/2007 12:28PM Main British Car: 1974 MGB Sebring GT, 3.9 Rover V8

Re: About time it warmed up... Posted by: RMO 699F Date: February 10, 2013 12:19PM Way to go Carl! I'm picking up my Taurus Judge next Wednesday...

kstevusa kelly stevenson Southern Middle Tennessee (985 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 09:37AM Main British Car: 2003 Jaguar XK8 Coupe 4.2L DOHC/ VVT / 6sp. AT

Re: About time it warmed up... Posted by: kstevusa Date: February 10, 2013 01:59PM Glad I downsized, sold my Ruger Redhawk 44 mag. (8 3/8") and kept the 38 Cal. snub. I can really annoy someone now rather than end their life! That is only IF I can find Ammo :)

lars49 Larry Barnes Colorado Springs (177 posts) Registered: 06/11/2009 02:12PM Main British Car: 1980 MGB GM LA1 3400 V6

Re: About time it warmed up... Posted by: lars49 Date: February 10, 2013 02:54PM Now there's an option for 2014 - I have an NRA pistol instructor certifcation. If anyone wants to show up a day early I could run a class..

britcars Phil Ossinger New Brunswick, Canada (346 posts) Registered: 02/02/2009 07:58PM Main British Car: 1977 MGB Roadster, Rover 3.5 ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA!

Re: About time it warmed up... Posted by: britcars Date: February 10, 2013 07:13PM Kelly wrote: [Glad I downsized, sold my Ruger Redhawk 44 mag. (8 3/8") and kept the 38 Cal. snub. I can really annoy someone now rather than end their life! That is only IF I can find Ammo :)] Kelly,if you wanted to do MUCH more than annoy someone you could get a Glock 9mm and this magazine for it but I see that they are sold out at $390.00. :~))

kstevusa kelly stevenson Southern Middle Tennessee (985 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 09:37AM Main British Car: 2003 Jaguar XK8 Coupe 4.2L DOHC/ VVT / 6sp. AT

Re: About time it warmed up... Posted by: kstevusa Date: February 10, 2013 08:03PM Thanks Phil, I HID my P-85 Ruger 15 yrs ago and still have not located the hiding place. perhaps I will discover it when we move. anyone got a St Anthony's medal to loan? Damn. I must have really hid it well :) Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/10/2013 08:04PM by kstevusa.

BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6470 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS

Re: About time it warmed up... Posted by: BlownMGB-V8 Date: February 10, 2013 08:09PM I downsized to a nice little Bersa 380. Surprisingly accurate, easy to shoot, compact, light, and it'll annoy the heck out of anyone fool enough to need it. Should be just about right. Jim

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