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[ronmac]

If you will be home next Wednesday.August 3.rd..at 7.pm.(Aussie time )
30 Questions..I hope to see plenty of contenders..(uncle Tom Cobley and all)........
Perhaps even EiPix will have an early Nanny Nap and be able to stay awake this time.
Though I heard a rumour that he may be kayaking on Lake Placid (Take care buddy !! )

[David Shaw]

If you will be home next Wednesday.August 3.rd..at 7.pm.(Aussie time )
30 Questions..I hope to see plenty of contenders..(uncle Tom Cobley and all)........
Perhaps even EiPix will have an early Nanny Nap and be able to stay awake this time.
Though I heard a rumour that he may be kayaking on Lake Placid (Take care buddy !! )

I will be around 20 mins late but will give it a crack anyway.

[ronmac]

OK David..Message received and understood..But it would cost a duty free bottle
of Jim Beam to delay it for 20 minutes
Feel free to use a computer to answer questions..I know Ray Bell prefers to answer by memory
but I try to be TRICKY..!!
Hopefully it will get the grey matter working.!!

[ronmac]

HI..In the previous QUIZ...Question Number 26..What hand held device changes two
photos into one 3D Photo......Altitude answered Viewmaster..which I was not aware of and
gave a point to Wenoopy for his answer...Streroscope..
Now that I have checked ...Viewmaster on Wikipedia..That device does that as well..!!
So must give a point to Altitude ,which gives him a total of...3...Same as Wenoopy...
All correct now I hope...RON MAC.

[wenoopy]

HI..In the previous QUIZ...Question Number 26..What hand held device changes two
photos into one 3D Photo......Altitude answered Viewmaster..which I was not aware of and
gave a point to Wenoopy for his answer...Streroscope..
Now that I have checked ...Viewmaster on Wikipedia..That device does that as well..!!
So must give a point to Altitude ,which gives him a total of...3...Same as Wenoopy...
All correct now I hope...RON MAC.

I Protest!!

Viewmaster is only a trade name!!!

Stereoscope is the scientific name for the device!!!

I think they have been around for about 100 years. I remember my father had a few very old double-banger photos (about 2.5 inch square each) mounted on card, which obviously were meant to be viewed through some sort of stereo viewer. Subject matter and style of clothing (no, they weren't porn) suggested pre World War One. My brother may still have them. I will ring him.

Stu of Wenoopy

[David McKinney]

My grandparents also had one
Last seen approx 1958...

[Rob29]

My grandparents also had one
Last seen approx 1958...

Yes I seen to remember these being around in the 50s,when I was at school,along with the the first 3D movies.No use to me as I can only see in 2D anyway
Where is this quiz? Is it an australian TV programme?

[E1pix]

Perhaps even EiPix will have an early Nanny Nap and be able to stay awake this time.
Though I heard a rumour that he may be kayaking on Lake Placid (Take care buddy !! )

Ronmac:

Darn, I sure appreciate the callout! I either "rate" or "suck." We're between trips.... leaving tomorrow for a week hike in Coloradee, then a day's drive, then a 20-day hike in Wyoming.

No "Lake Placid," but lots of placid lakes along the trail.

Yes, it's true.... "I'm no fun, I fell right over."

I'll play sometime, sorry for the party poop!!! Insult at will, won't be here to read it!

[Tim Murray]

Where is this quiz?

Ron's quiz 15, Brain Teasers.

[ronmac]

HI Rob 29..The quiz is something I put together every 2 or 3 weeks,,Just to be
difficult and tricky.which hopefully keeps the grey matter in trim..Lots about motoring
and racing,,some T.V. .music and general knowledge.. David Mc Kinney was the quiz
master but recently may be a bit busy..Now Tim Murray and Polly (parot) is best
with David Shaw only one point behind..
I get shouted down if I get something wrong .as you can see..!From time to time there
is some heated discussion..All in good fun..I THINK !!

Hi wenoopy,,I think it is a viewmaster that does the same thing..Changes 2 pictures into
a 3D picture..Pehaps Stereoscope is the Trade Name ..?? (Stirring )
I did.nt deduct any of your points..
Our family had a Stereoscope too and was kept in the family till I came to Australia.
I remember some black and white photos of the antarctic about Captn.Scotts time.
In the olden days. I did not ever use a viewmaster.
.
Happy now or do we take it to Supreme Court.!(LOL )

[ronmac]

HI Tim..Did you notice that I jumped from 15 tp 17. ??.(Missed one out )

HI EiPix..Sorry ,,we are going to miss you..Enjoy your trip. Do you know Lake Placid.?
1999 Movie..30 foot Croc..(Betty White.s pet ) !! Watch your arms,legs and worse.

[Tim Murray]

HI Tim..Did you notice that I jumped from 15 tp 17. ??.(Missed one out )

I just assumed that was part of your cunning plan to keep us guessing, Ron.

[Ray Bell]

I'll see if I can be here, Ron...

The memory's getting a bit over-full, so I might resort to looking in magazines. Is that okay?

[ronmac]

HI Ray..Yes No Problem..Use whatever means you have.. I understand that it is possible
to have a split screen on your computer..Question on one side and get answer on the other..Don.t
know how to myself..So use the brain...magazines..books...computers...as long as you don.t look
over my shoulder !!
But being a big help (on the quiet ) here are some answers...!! ONE..HERBERT..EIGHT..ENA..JOE..!!

[wenoopy]

Hi wenoopy,,I think it is a viewmaster that does the same thing..Changes 2 pictures into
a 3D picture..Pehaps Stereoscope is the Trade Name ..?? (Stirring )
I did.nt deduct any of your points..
Our family had a Stereoscope too and was kept in the family till I came to Australia.
I remember some black and white photos of the antarctic about Captn.Scotts time.
In the olden days. I did not ever use a viewmaster.
.
Happy now or do we take it to Supreme Court.!(LOL )

I have never seen the viewer, only the pictures.

No, legal action will not be required, just dragging out some more info from the punters. Anyway, I have enough legal bills in the offing already. Just bought a new(well, different actually - not very new) beach place, and still trying to sell previous one.
As a matter of motor racing interest, a "consultant" to legal firm I deal with is one Walter Hugh Kettelwell, quite a successful Mini Cooper driver of the late 1960's. Don't think he did the Deep South races, but ran at Wigram at least twice.

Stu

PS : I think a consultant is someone who is about to be put out to graze, in the legal world.

[GMACKIE]

.. I understand that it is possible
to have a split screen on your computer.

Years ago, I had a 'split-screen' Kombi......maybe I should have kept it.

[ronmac]

HI Noopy..Great that we can come to a satisfactory conclusion...It would be sad
if you got into a STEW ,,STU..
Good luck with the beach house..Sounds suitable for our
T.N.F. Easter Conference..as Rays Mrs.realised that we would turn their front lawn into a
Race Track. !
I remember a Hugh Kettlewell racing ,not sure if I saw him on the track or in magazines.
I.m sure that David Mc Kinney will remember him. (David remembers everything )
Good idea to mention to Hugh that he is remembered. (Might be good for a 50 % discount
off his fees )
Hi G.Mackie..The V.Bub man..Yes there is definately a V.W.Question there..Somewhere.!

[David McKinney]

Yes, I remember Hugh Kettelwell racing, mainly at Pukekohe and Levin. And have told wenoopy so

[Arjan de Roos]

What happened to quiz 16?

[ronmac]

HI Arjan...Would you believe that I was playing,,<Spot the deliberate mistake > ?
Or would you believe..........................(Well Spotted)....Discussed on post 12..

[ronmac]

HI David...Yes I googled his name and found the previous discussion on Autosport
Nostalgia including spelling his name...KETTEL or KETTLE... (Hugh Kettlewell ) ?

[David McKinney]

Definitely Kettelwell

[ronmac]

HI..As a means of putting the Quiz back on the page,Here is a reminder,,
that Rons Quiz is due in about a day and a half..7 P.M. Australian Time.30 Questions
to exercise your brains..I try to be difficult..(I was even difficult when I was born,,
,, I came out sideways !! ).Can Polly Murray be knocked off her/his perch )??

[Tim Murray]

Can Polly Murray be knocked off her/his perch )??

... or is s/he nailed to it?

[CarlRabbidge]

... or is s/he nailed to it?

Not according to John Cleese

[ronmac]

That would be very cruel....
Personally I would use Araldite...More permanent....

[David McKinney]

Once again, I shall be away from my computer when the quiz starts... Maybe there'll still be some gaps when I tune in around 4am Australian time...

[ronmac]

:wave:HI David Mc K.. Sorry that you can.t be there at the start..Last quiz only took 90 Minutes
to complete.!!
David Shaw said he is giving everyone 30 minutes start..Confident ??

[wenoopy]

:wave:HI David Mc K.. Sorry that you can.t be there at the start..Last quiz only took 90 Minutes
to complete.!!
David Shaw said he is giving everyone 30 minutes start..Confident ??

On past performances, I suspect I will get more enjoyment out of the pre-quiz sniping and the post-quiz horse-trading than I will from trying to answer the actual questions. But it's all "Part of the Glorious Unfolding Tapestry of Life". Wouldn't miss it for quids. Remember Quids? I think the Poms still have them, but they're not worth much now.

Stu

[Ray Bell]

No...

That's because Bernie has so many of them!

[David Shaw]

They're probably more like quidettes now.

[David McKinney]

Remember Quids? I think the Poms still have them, but they're not worth much now.

One will cost you $NZ2.00 - same as in 1967

[ronmac]

Further to Davids "Witty Banter "

When I went to school....(A couple of years ago !! )......

Quid (Male )....Quidette (Female )....Quidlette (Offspring )

Quid Pro Quo.....A Quota of "Pros " worth Two Dollars..

[GMACKIE]

Unfortunately, this has reminded me of a very old joke........A shark saw an almost-dead squid, and grabbed it in it's mouth. He swam up to another shark, spat out the squid, and said "There's the six quid that I owe you!" Perhaps I should have tried harder to forget that one.

[ronmac]

O.K. PEOPLE..QUIZ in one hour..
See you then.......

[ronmac]

OK..Away we go...................
Q 1..At the first Dunedin Road Race Meeting..What are the christian names of the following drivers
LUPP....GILROY...SHADBOLT....WINTERBOURNE......BLACKBURN..??(Apoint each )

Q 2..Which make and model did JULIA ROBERTS drive in the movie....PRETTY WOMAN..??

Q 3...How many LOTUSES..Loti..Lotii..were there for the Record Attendance organised by the
LOTUS Drivers Club at SNETTERTON..?? in 2009.

Q 4...What was the world reord price paid for a FERRARI 250 Testa Rosta 0714 TR
At Maranello in 2009.??

Q 5...What make and model car was used to build up the strength of the KARATE KID..??

Q 6...When the CARROLL COUNTY ACCIDENT happened..Who was driving the car..??

Q 7...Who won the 1976 Daytona 500...??

[CarlRabbidge]

#1 Sybil ? ? John Vic

[Tim Murray]

7. David Pearson

[Arjan de Roos]

OK..Away we go...................

Q 4...What was the world reord price paid for a FERRARI 250 Testa Rosta 0714 TR
At Maranello in 2009.?? Euro 9.020.000

Q 7...Who won the 1976 Daytona 500...??" David Pearson

[CarlRabbidge]

#1 revised. Sybil Lupp Herb Gilroy Alex Shadbolt Max Winterbourne Nola Blackburn

Edited by CarlRabbidge, 03 August 2011 - 09:07.

[Tim Murray]

4. $12.1 million

[Tim Murray]

3. 436

[Tim Murray]

6. Mary Ellen Jones

[ronmac]

:wave:Q...8...BOOP BOOP DIDDUM DADDUM WADDUM CHOU...(
(What is the TITLE )

Q..9...IN September 1969 What was the asking price for the EX Kerry Grant
(Mullins..B.Lee..Pascoe ???) Austin Farina..??

Q...10..What year did H.K. Monaro GTS 327 race cars come FIRST...SECOND
And THIRD at BATHURST..??

Q...11..WHO is on the front cover of the Australian Auto Action..Number 1435..??

Q...12...How many SPRINT Nascar races has Mark Martin started in up to
APRIL..2011 (Martinsville )??

Q 13...What makes SAM FRANCISCO DRUNK...??

[Team Result]

10. 1968


Edit: Bruce McPhee & Barry Mulhulland (sp?) came first, of course. I can't recall the other placegetters - possibly HDT second (Bond/Roberts) and I actually thought a Falcon may have come third.

Edited by Team Result, 03 August 2011 - 09:26.

[CarlRabbidge]

#9 $3200-00

[Tim Murray]

8. Three Little Fishies

[Tim Murray]

13. Sour milk

[CarlRabbidge]

#2 ' 89 Lotus Espnt SE

Edited by CarlRabbidge, 03 August 2011 - 09:21.

[Team Result]

11. Mark Webber?