MrEarl Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Had somebody ask me where has Grant Magrath been lately. I see he hasn't posted since around the first of October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 The bugger has been MIA for a while now. He recently upped stumps at work at went walkabout.Maybe he's out hunting another Buick project. :)Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Huh?? He recently upped stumps at work at went walkabout. :)Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 lol, that darn Aussie lingo, dingo, whatever you call it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 "Up stumps".... maybe the same as Up the creek? I'm reading it as he had some problem at work and walked off the job. But tha's jus a southern interpretation. Maybe we need a Aussie Dictionary stickie? Hopefully he reports in soon as there is no telling what rumors might this crowd conjure up about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 My guess is that he recently retired and went on vacation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 hmmmm, sounds better than my translation, le's hope so!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) He is too young to retire, unless he won the lotteryHe has given up his old job, and now playing with boats (and getting paid :cool: ) Not sure you could call what he did before a real job These are for Aussie, but much the same in Kiwiland (where Grant lives) http://users.tpg.com.au/users/bev2000/strine2.htmhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diminutives_in_Australian_Englishhttp://www.koalanet.com.au/australian-slang.htmlhttp://www.goingrank.com.au/glossary.html Edited November 20, 2014 by 1939_buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Huh??upped stumps = game over, as in cricket, when you up or lift the stumps the game is finishedgone walkabout = Indigenous Australians feel the need to communicate with mother nature and go on " walkabout " which simply means they drop everything they are doing and head out to the bush for a few weeks or months. So if you are described as going walkabout it means your off on your own contemplating the meaning of life.So Danny thinks Grant has left his previous employment and is off contemplating his next career move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigDogDaddy Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I thought maybe he cut down some trees and removed the stumps, then went walkabout. I knew what walkabout meant...I saw Crocodile Dundee. He probably went walkabout while listening to Acca/Dacca ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I'm still alive!! I quit my radio announcing job after 22 years in the business back in August, went on a south Pacific cruise, and had about 9 weeks of bumming around the house trying to catch up on jobs. Then last month, I started work at the local Mercury engine dealership in town, Mr Boats, selling parts and accessories. And I love it! Always been a big boating fan. And finally, I'm in the automotive industry (sort of!). The upshot is, I don't get as much time to browse the forum as I did when I sat on my butt doing nothing in the studio. Dad's on here every day though and keeps me up to speed. He'd be on here himself, but can't type worth a damn and has no intention to learn, despite me hounding him to try. I think he considers it women's work!!! Lol!!I do play a bit of cricket and still try and play rugby with the Woodend Golden Oldies as well. Great fun! Do you guys still play a bit of football? Do you have over 35 year old teams and play socially? Maybe you should! I've been setting up a charity that takes care of less fortunate people's car troubles, and getting a bit more politically active as well. As far as car stuff goes, I still mess about with the Stingray. I try and encourage dad to get stuck in to the Buick as much as possible. I think it's important to do as much as you can while you can. Hence the running and sport. After all, you're dead a long time! I'm still keen to help with any issues you may have, although I recommend you email me on magrath@orcon.net.nz. This forum is THE best I've been on, and I have a HUGE amount of respect for you guys!Cheers Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Strewth you blokes !!!!Fair dinkum, I think some of the septics on here need to come on down under for some serious Aussie edumacation. ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 GrantGlad to hear all is well. Playing with boats & Cars, what a great life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Glad you like your job! That carries tremendous value! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
414TATA Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 GrantHappy to hear all is well.I always enjoy your post and responses and that you post a photo each time. I like seeing the cars. It makes the connection for me. Good luck to you.Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 All's well that ends well, congrats on the new "job", sounds interesting. Hope you can still find time for your mates here though, apparently they been missing ya.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 All's well that ends well, congrats on the new "job", sounds interesting. Hope you can still find time for your mates here though, apparently they been missing ya.CheersME TOO.....................Mike in Colorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Aww!!! Thanks guys! Best forum on the net with awesome blokes! Your blood's worth bottling.CheersGrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Simmons Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I just found this and was afraid that you'd had a pull from that cup on the table and wound up in OZ with Dorothy and Toto. Glad to have you back Mate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budensor Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Hey guys ! I'm new to the Forum only a few months but I read all these messages. THIS IS GOOD STUFF ! Super that you guys think of each other and built such good friendships. I found the Old Car People are the Best ! I would like to take this time to Thank all of You for your help with all my questions. I'm glad to know that there are still good people willing help a nother Car Guy. Thanks Again Bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Thanks Bud! This is a great forum with very cool guys, and each and every one is a mine of information. Mark, I did end up over the ditch a couple of months ago. In Brisbane, which is a beautiful city I might add. Sydney is very nice too. You guys need to come down under for a break!CheersGrantPS Touching wood and everything, but we've stopped shaking here for the time being! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 We 39 Buick guys have to stick together you know. My 39 convertible coupe sports a part that I got from Danny Harris, half way around the world. That is the kind of camraderie we all share. Glad you're back on line here Grant, instead of chasing all those phillies in Tahiti, ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) Hey Grant,Now that work is no longer a conflict, maybe you could do a photo shoot with "Tania B", kind of like Mr. Earl and "Terry".Could be "our girl down under".What say mate ? Edited November 25, 2014 by FLYER15015 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Ha ha!!! Nice Mike! My daughter's a model. Perhaps she could be our girl?CheersGrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidden_hunter Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Thanks Bud! This is a great forum with very cool guys, and each and every one is a mine of information. Mark, I did end up over the ditch a couple of months ago. In Brisbane, which is a beautiful city I might add. Sydney is very nice too. You guys need to come down under for a break!CheersGrantPS Touching wood and everything, but we've stopped shaking here for the time being!and if you'd been to Melbourne you probably would have stayed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Ha ha!!! Nice Mike! My daughter's a model. Perhaps she could be our girl?[ATTACH=CONFIG]283028[/ATTACH]CheersGrantYES, YES , YES !!!!!!YOU HAVE MY VOTE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LET THE PHOTO'S BEGIN...................Mike in Colorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daves1940Buick56S Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 WOW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Nest time she goes to Grandma and Grandad's, they can get some pics with the coupe! Although she prefers the 35 Dodge...CheersGrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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