Hi Chris and Ed
Thanks for everything you two do.
good to see you on the list
and have a Merry Xmas
Rick Yacoucci
----- Original Message -----
From: "Cris Shearer" <cshearer@tacisp.com>
To: "Keith Turk" <kturk@ala.net>
Cc: "Smith, Simon-Pierre" <Simon-Pierre.Smith@PSS.Boeing.com>;
<land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2000 8:05 PM
Subject: Re: HEY WHO IS CRIS?
> Thanks Keith, Sorry about the un-informed introduction. You did a great
> introduction though. I couldn't have done better. Thanks, you saved me
some
> typing. Most important, we support Glen in the timing tower during
Speedweek.
> Our job is mellow compared to his. I just wanted folks to know their
stories
> are read and enjoyed. Keep it up. cris & ed, (long course, fire &
rescue)
>
> Keith Turk wrote:
>
> > Sneaking on to the list without a Formal introduction of yourself....
> > Geez.... well I never ( I know I bet you never have)
> >
> > Hey Guys and Gals... Cris and Ed Shearer are the folks that meet you at
the
> > End of the Long Course... great folks... bring you a Cool Towel and a
cold
> > drink of water.
> > ( in Ed and Joe's case they bring Fire Extinguishers )
> >
> > I think they reserve the Towels for Records Personally...
> >
> > These Two are also the TWO CLUB man of the YEAR... for 98? I think....
> > Great folks....
> >
> > Keith ( Hey Cris & ED... welcome to the List!!! )
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Cris Shearer" <cshearer@tacisp.com>
> > To: "Smith, Simon-Pierre" <Simon-Pierre.Smith@PSS.Boeing.com>
> > Cc: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2000 4:59 PM
> > Subject: Re: Specialized engine building equip
> >
> > > Ah, great stories. Keep it up. cris
> > >
> > > "Smith, Simon-Pierre" wrote:
> > >
> > > > These "engine in the house" tales remind me of 2 stories.
> > > >
> > > > First is when my brother got a Fantic trials bike. These
things
> > were made for going slowly but over rocks, logs, waterfalls, whatever.
I
> > come home and find him in the living room, motor running, trying to get
from
> > the front to the back door without dabbing a foot. The hard part was
taking
> > a hand off the bars to open and close the doors.
> > > >
> > > > Second was a repair shop that had a flat head motor of some
sort
> > all built up on a stand, open headers. Instead of a door dinger when
> > someone walked into the shop they had it wired to a starter. The engine
> > would rev free for about 3 seconds and shut off. I'm sure all that cold
> > running wore it quickly but who cares.
> > > >
> > > > Simon
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