Chris-p Posted 3May, 2015 Report Share Posted 3May, 2015 Welcome to the forum Jane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 3May, 2015 Report Share Posted 3May, 2015 It's early days, but the blog is now here : https://spannersandsparks.wordpress.com Aha "cranky Franky" i think i may know where you got your license. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 3May, 2015 Report Share Posted 3May, 2015 Maitland motor registry circa 1980? EDIT: Ignore me please, just remembered the name. Similar character called "Ozzie" knocked me back twice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreynaud Posted 3May, 2015 Report Share Posted 3May, 2015 Ohhh, I'm not quite that age, Peter! Charlestown RTA, September, 1992... Frank knocked my big brother back on his first attempt, my cousin took four goes before he got through. The youngest girl in the family and landing my Ps first go...there was outrage amongst the older lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 4May, 2015 Report Share Posted 4May, 2015 My nephews went through the same thing at Charlestown, he wasn't a happy man from what I heard, he worked for many years, kids from the 80's through 20 yrs have stories of that fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 4May, 2015 Report Share Posted 4May, 2015 Ohhh, I'm not quite that age, Peter! That's OK Jane, just call me old! jreynaud 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 4May, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 4May, 2015 So, the unexpected invitation to join the PFA reinforced a few suggestions and requests for me to start documenting my car rebuild. My stepson last night said "you need to start a blog man. Get this story out there!" So I have. It's early days, but the blog is now here : https://spannersandsparks.wordpress.com Words and pics to follow as time allows. Thanks again ladies and blokes for the very warm welcome, and the extra encouragement I needed to start writing. J. Geez Jane - your first blog post is wonderful! The lawnmower comment made me laugh. So I had a go once on my Dad's lawnmower. I didn't want to drive it, in fact he yelled at me and forced me to have a go at it. Didn't teach me how to use it. So I jump on, my middle brother Chris gives me some instruction.. and I'm off... wwwoooooooossssh backwards... couldn't stop it! And straight into the back of Dad's XJ6. A big dent later... he's yelling at me even louder this time as I take off across the paddock away from him. He didn't kill me.. Mum was around to calm him down and show him the error of his ways ie Amanda didn't want to ride it so you shouldn't have made her! jreynaud and GC9911 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreynaud Posted 4May, 2015 Report Share Posted 4May, 2015 Geez Jane - your first blog post is wonderful! The lawnmower comment made me laugh. So I had a go once on my Dad's lawnmower. I didn't want to drive it, in fact he yelled at me and forced me to have a go at it. Didn't teach me how to use it. So I jump on, my middle brother Chris gives me some instruction.. and I'm off... wwwoooooooossssh backwards... couldn't stop it! And straight into the back of Dad's XJ6. A big dent later... he's yelling at me even louder this time as I take off across the paddock away from him. He didn't kill me.. Mum was around to calm him down and show him the error of his ways ie Amanda didn't want to ride it so you shouldn't have made her! Oh that's funny! Love it! And into the XJ... ouch! My brother once drove Dad's audi partially through the garage wall and into the laundry. Dad was exceptionally good about it.... withers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 14May, 2015 Report Share Posted 14May, 2015 Ha.. you can't tell Jane by his avatar and his little motorkhana pic, but Kerry is a bloke and also our PFA leader ahh I'm having a giggle right now. Haha! I can go one better , because it's Friday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XOTIC1 Posted 30November, 2016 Report Share Posted 30November, 2016 Hi Everyone! My name is Jenny and my husband is a member as well, Nick (NiX). He has been at me for a long time for me to join and I have now signed up! We share a Boxster S (it is really mine) and a 1977 911. I have had a long background in cars - since I was a child I have been part of motor racing as my grandfather had a long relationship with many of motor sports big names - Stan Jone, Reg Hunt, Lex Davison. My grandfather was Otto Stone and his pride and joy was the MG K3. The picture below is him at Albert Park driving the 550 Spyder (owned by Norman Hamilton). My profile picture is me sitting in the very same Porsche which is now owned by Lindsay Fox. Looking forward to meeting one and all and my first signup will be the first PFA Sandown Track Day next year! It has always been a passion to follow in my grandfathers footsteps and get out on the race track... See you all soon. Jenny Pam986, toasta, Ozvino and 10 others 1 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 30November, 2016 Report Share Posted 30November, 2016 What a cool story Jenny, your Porsche provenance makes me envious !! How cool must your grandfather have been in the day driving that 550Thanks for sharing and making the forum a little more classy, look forward to hearing more XOTIC1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam986 Posted 30November, 2016 Report Share Posted 30November, 2016 Hi Jenny, nice to meet you, welcome my name is Pam and I have a 2004 Boxster. I did the come and try day last year at Sandown and had a blast! Best thing I ever did. Have not had a chance to get back on the track though. Maybe one day again as I absolutely loved it!! Hope you love it here in the forum! Pam ? XOTIC1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted 1December, 2016 Report Share Posted 1December, 2016 Welcome aboard Jenny.Now if I'm not mistaken, I met you on the morning of the Fed square display down in Port Melbourne. That's some pretty interesting history you've got behind you. Seems like you've got more Porsche pedigree than NiX! XOTIC1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 2December, 2016 Report Share Posted 2December, 2016 Welcome aboard Jenny. Great story. 550 is my dream car. I guess I better keep dreaming. XOTIC1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscha911 Posted 30January, 2020 Report Share Posted 30January, 2020 (edited) Hi Ladies, my name is Mel. I just came in to say hello and introduce myself 👋 ☺️ I’m new here and like many of you, if not all I’m obsessed with Porsche’s and am lucky enough to own one. Having separation anxiety though whilst it’s in servicing. Miss my baby! *oops just realised these posts are from years ago 🤷♀️ 😔 Edited 30January, 2020 by Porscha911 LeeM, hugh, micknine01 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 30January, 2020 Report Share Posted 30January, 2020 @Porscha911 Welcome to the forum Mel. Which model Porsche do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 30January, 2020 Report Share Posted 30January, 2020 32 minutes ago, Porscha911 said: Hi Ladies, my name is Mel. I just came in to say hello and introduce myself 👋 ☺️ I’m new here and like many of you, if not all I’m obsessed with Porsche’s and am lucky enough to own one. Having separation anxiety though whilst it’s in servicing. Miss my baby! *oops just realised these posts are from years ago 🤷♀️ 😔 No oops required, some threads seem to sit for awhile then take off again. Welcome aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscha911 Posted 30January, 2020 Report Share Posted 30January, 2020 47 minutes ago, LeeM said: @Porscha911 Welcome to the forum Mel. Which model Porsche do you have? Hi Lee it’s 2004 911 targa 🥰🥰 20 minutes ago, OZ930 said: No oops required, some threads seem to sit for awhile then take off again. Welcome aboard. Thanks OZ930 LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 30January, 2020 Report Share Posted 30January, 2020 Hi Mel , pics of the Targa required cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscha911 Posted 30January, 2020 Report Share Posted 30January, 2020 Enjoy P-Kay, sjm, Rod C and 16 others 18 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tips Posted 31January, 2020 Report Share Posted 31January, 2020 Love it. Welcome and keep an eye on Syd based drives and coffee meets always good to have newbies along 911CSR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted 3February, 2021 Report Share Posted 3February, 2021 On 30/01/2020 at 20:35, Porscha911 said: Enjoy Love it! I admit I was always a bit adverse to the 996 headlight styling, but lately, the 996.2 really does stand up nicely and has aged well. How do you find the roof in those targas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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