The official Random Discussion For TPBM Photo's and Photographers Thread (1)

chemicalbro wrote in post #3397989
here's a full shot of the MG (1938 model TA)

That's my kind of car. I'd love to have something like that.

My Midget was, if I remember correctly, a 1978. A tiny two-seater, manual transmission ragtop. Not a whole lot under the hood, but when the car weighs about as much as a modern motorcycle, it doesn't need much. It had plenty of power.

The carburetor was some mechanical monstrosity whose brand name I don't remember (started with a Z, I think). I had a problem with it once, but fortunately for me, when I had that car I had a roommate who was a mechanic for Penske. He rebuilt the carb for me one Saturday afternoon for free. Roommates like that are handy to have!

One day when I was driving the Midget to work (just before midnight), all the lights went out. I ended up having to have the car rewired. That's when I learned about Lucas and why the Brits drink their beer warm...

thomascanty wrote in post #3398034
The carburetor was some mechanical monstrosity whose brand name I don't remember (started with a Z, I think).

Ah! I just remembered... Zenith-Stromburg.

I agree lonnie.... I'd love to have a car like that old MG (you'de expect it would be slow but according to the plaque the top speed is 79Mph and it cost £220 when new (no doubt that was a hell of a lot of money back then). not too shabby for a car thats nearly 70 years old...)
midgets are notorious for breaking down and apparently impossible to get parts for nowadays. sweet wee cars tho.

Alan, that second set of museum pics were great too, I like to stuff like this, I may not ever get to otherwise.

Were you a part of the Scotland POTN meet? The reason I ask is I am curious as to the whereabouts of Mike Bell, I have hot seen his mug around here for a while.

Jim, I could be wrong, so don't quote me on this, but I think, when Dimitri started his forum, Mike Bell went over there. He's a moderator and an all around behind the scenes guy there. He did both for awhile, but then just stopped coming here. I miss him and his photos.

Edit: It says his last activity here was only 3 days ago. So he still does visit us then.

BearLeeAlive wrote in post #3398063
Alan, that second set of museum pics were great too, I like to stuff like this, I may not ever get to otherwise.

Were you a part of the Scotland POTN meet? The reason I ask is I am curious as to the whereabouts of Mike Bell, I have hot seen his mug around here for a while.

thanks jim
ive only been to a couple of potn meets (they always have them sundays and i work on sunday nights so they don't really suit me)

as Cat says mike is probably hanging out in the new site Dimitri made.. (after dimitri got banned from here)
Mike is a seriously nice guy tho and a hoot to talk to

i don't think any of the "scottish" crew hang out here anymore.

chemicalbro wrote in post #3398153
i don't think any of the "scottish" crew hang out here anymore.

Well, there is one...

um yeah im actually from mars tho.

cfpackerfan wrote in post #3398086
Jim, I could be wrong, so don't quote me on this, but I think, when Dimitri started his forum, Mike Bell went over there. He's a moderator and an all around behind the scenes guy there. He did both for awhile, but then just stopped coming here. I miss him and his photos.

Edit: It says his last activity here was only 3 days ago. So he still does visit us then.

I have no idea who Dimitri is though. I too just checked Mike's activity, The last post was May 13.
THIS post tells where he went

chemicalbro wrote in post #3398153
thanks jim
ive only been to a couple of potn meets (they always have them sundays and i work on sunday nights so they don't really suit me)

as Cat says mike is probably hanging out in the new site Dimitri made.. (after dimitri got banned from here)
Mike is a seriously nice guy tho and a hoot to talk to

i don't think any of the "scottish" crew hang out here anymore.

I always liked the interaction with Mike, he did seem like a real nice guy.

thomascanty wrote in post #3398199
Well, there is one...

Ya, but we got stuck with the crusty one.
And Alan, you gotta know I mean that in the nicest way.

BTW, how is that chest healing up?

chemicalbro wrote in post #3398212
um yeah im actually from mars tho.

Well then, that explains a lot.

BearLeeAlive wrote in post #3398280
Ya, but we got stuck with the crusty one.
And Alan, you gotta know I mean that in the nicest way.

BTW, how is that chest healing up?

thanks NOT

the chest is not too bad..... still a little sore tho (i think i may have overdone it yesterday humphing my heavy camera bag around museums all day coz i was in a lot of pain this morning when i woke up)

But, if you don't do stuff like that to push it a bit, you will take forever to heal. Glad to hear it is getting better.

still.............. it didn't stop me from going out into the garden and taking these
(the little mommie wolfie is still carrying her eggsac...... they must be due for hatching soon. so i hope i can get some shots when the babies are on her back. she's in more or less the same place every day i go to look so theres a good chance.)

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Bling ALert!!!! Serious Bling and GREAT shot Alan!

Guess who's BACK!!