HO, HO, HO

Greg McDonald · December 24, 2016, 12:51:57 AM

Just a quick note to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and New Year. Over the years I have gotten more than most out of this forum as so many of you have been incredibly generous with your time and expertise to help improve our book from year to year. All your feedback, even some of the grumpy ones, have been very constructive and positive. In the past few year's, we have attempted new layouts and ways of doing things. I am the first to admit that some didn't work, some were confusing and others were rushed. With the upcoming 23rd edition in February, I am looking at high fives as I have been working almost exclusively on the book since last March. Even when on a week's break to Bateman's Bay earlier in the year, Jenny and Lily shared the driving as I sat in the back seat on the laptop. My only demand when we stopped for lunch was that I could recharge the computer while we tucked in.

Finally a big thank you to Kathryn and Mark for the very professional forum site they obviously put a lot of work into. Unless you do something like this [or write a book] it's hard for most people to comprehend just how time-consuming it can be. Well done guys and again to everyone, have fun and stay safe.
Cheers

Greg

Robster · December 24, 2016, 01:47:04 AM

Best wishes! :good:

Goldseeker · December 24, 2016, 12:50:39 PM

Best xmas wishes to you and yours Greg and hope you have a safe and enjoyable new year.

Bigfellani5 · December 24, 2016, 07:43:32 PM

Best wishes Greg. Have a great xmas

runway · December 24, 2016, 09:11:56 PM

All the best Greg have a great festive season looking forward to the new guide

humpybong · December 25, 2016, 08:41:14 AM

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and you family Greg.

ausproofs · December 25, 2016, 09:25:08 AM

Merry Christmas and Happy new year Greg..

Unicorn · December 25, 2016, 09:56:16 AM

Ho, Ho, Ho to you also Greg! Looking forward to your new addition.

robbiegal · December 25, 2016, 03:18:43 PM

Thanks Greg
agree 100% with your comments about that hard work
But golly mate - do slow down a bit ... you only live once you know!

It seems that you will now have the catalouge early year for realease not the end of year
as long as we/collectors know we can anticipate the release

although i reckon you might miss Christmas trade as over the years I have been given the catalouges by family members for chrissy

enjoy the xmass heatwave ... like the rest of oz!!

cheers Robbie

Greg McDonald · December 28, 2016, 06:58:05 AM

Hi Guys,

Thank you all for the Christmas messages, Much appreciated. I hear what you say robbiegal. I wouldn't want to drop dead tomorrow, but boy, I could do with the rest! Wow, Unicorn, if you have the three Ford GT's posted in your garage --- I'm on my way over. Had a chance to have a short drive of a GTHO during my time at Racing Car News. Scary to think that happened when the coin was being released! A couple of things have stuck in my mind after all these years. The horn being
activated by squeezing the inside of the steering wheel and the fact it took 38 gallons to top up - that was eye watering even if you could afford the price of the car. It cost around $5,000 for the Bathurst qualifier at a time that a Ford Capri V6 [my favourite] was about $2500. While a heavy foot made the tacho whip around the dashboard, the dramatic fluctuations of the fuel gauge was a close second. Good to see life isn't all about coins.

Cheers

Greg

Greg McDonald · December 28, 2016, 07:12:58 AM

Hi Again Unicorn,

Thought you might enjoy these shots from Lachlan's three seasons in Aussie Racing Cars. Great memories.

I am not sure if the pics attached themselves. I'll post and redo later after my 17 yo daughter wakes up. Could be after lunch.

Greg

Fulvio · December 28, 2016, 09:09:42 AM

A belated HO, HO, HO, Greg!

I posted this on FB for Jack LeBrocq and his mum, so I had it handy...

Unicorn · December 28, 2016, 11:51:01 AM

Love the drawing McDuck!!! :good:

autocoupler · January 10, 2017, 11:26:36 PM

A mate bought one in 1971. What a great thing it was, but just reading an earlier post, I didn't know they took 38 gallons :shock: that's roughly 170 litres. He must have felt like a trucky when filling up

Unicorn · January 11, 2017, 04:29:37 PM

Yes, the "Bathurst" tank was an option I think, a huge capacity. I remember when I was younger our neighbour bought a new one too. It was Monza Green with black trim. (I know he now wishes he'd kept it!!!)

Footnote: You'd probably not be surprised that one of my favourite Aussie movies is "Running On Empty" ........ (green's nice).