I am honored Dave. You guys are very good friends,(the best), I am not giving up. I will attempt to save as much as I can and keep you guys posted. One thing I could do next week to ensure my savings 'program' is too get my passport. This way I will be obligated to go and not waste that 185.00 for the passport!dave-r wrote:Me and Wayne can chuck a bit in for the ticket costs Eddie. One of us can put you up and take you to the Nats too so no hotel costs.
I'll just say it again. "No Excuses, Eddie!!!" Have a ball, And send some Pic's! PatairfuelEddie wrote:Start school Monday. I'll be very busy as well, I'm taking a second job,(short order cook), at another restaurant combined with my classes, well, I wont have time for anything. I pick up my block next month with the crank, rods, pistons, rings and bearings so the shortblock will be ready for assembly. I am going broke! I also had to buy new furniture for the home. My wife whom I ragged on constantly, has been pretty good about not saying anything regarding my 'addiction' so I treated her to a new house full of furniture! I had to take the 2nd job for that shortblock! I dont know if I'll have the money Wayne.
airfuelEddie wrote: I got yelled at by the airplane Captain for running around insane and all but I was just a kid. This time I am gonna do it!
RedRaven wrote:airfuelEddie wrote: I got yelled at by the airplane Captain for running around insane and all but I was just a kid. This time I am gonna do it!
Eh Eddie please do not do this on the flight to England this time I know all of those childhood memories will come flooding back to you and the excitement will be overwhelming but I have a feeling that the flight may be diverted if you do this.... you being form the Leb and all!!!
And just to point out that your NOT GOING TO DO IT...just incase THE MAN is reading this email!!
airfuelEddie wrote:Is that better Dave? Is calling you a 'Geordie' a bad thing? I dont want to insult anyone.dave-r wrote:SanTA Podd Coon'tdoon probably sounds more like it.
Thanks Dave very interesting! How they also used the Davy lamp for testing gasses. Mining, now theres something that has my utmost respect, I'm afraid of dark, damp, deep, holesdave-r wrote:The term "Geordie" is local slang for the name George.
Why we are all called after George is explained here;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geordie_lamp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davy_lamp
George Stephenson (father of Robert the train builder) was a local lad so local miners around here (that is just about everyone not building ships, big guns or fishing) prefered to use his lamp. Most mines around the rest of the country used the Davy safety lamp in the pits. Mainly because they were cheaper for the mine owners to supply.
So it is not an insult. In fact we are proud to be "Geordie lads".