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A-HAAA! Jeff was the one that farted!!

From Urban Dictionary: YOWZA:
(a) An exclamation of surprise; Yowza! You scared me!

(b) Euphemism for any vulgar expression of surprise or sudden pleasure. Usually used in a positive sense.
Yowza, you looked amazing today.

(c) A word signifying approval.
Often said as an aside to a friend or a slightly audible remark to one's self: for example, when a beautiful woman enters a room. Yowza, look at her!

I think the word yowza was used back in Al Jolsen's (vaudville) days, perhaps along with "bee's knees"....but what do I know....I'm just a spring chicken.

Patrick

Yowza Jeff,
Sorry I ddin't repond sooner. Just used to not seeing any type of action on this particular forum.

This car is a reasonably new experience for me as the oldest thing I owned is a MK VII from '53, the parts are not exactly easy to come by but at least are available and not too pricey. The SS1 is a whole different story.

My car, "pile o oxides" is a 1935 or later car which was determined by the way the fame rails are nested. No body tags to get numbers from other than the front crossmember number that Standard used to differentiate the chassis as an SS, while it was being built, but before the engine was installed.

Original Standard flathead had been replaced by a Chrysler/Desoto 270CI hemi from the 50's. Currently a MK IV sit between the rails until I locate a Flathead. HTG, I passed on a Standard auto of the same period, I was going to buy the whole vehicle as it was cheaper than buying just a rebuildable core engine. Couldn't bear to pull the trigger on that deal for a number of issues and parting out a perfectly good car was one of them.

What shape is your vehicle in? I take it from the year that you have the frame rails nested as a "double C'' as opposed to them nesting as a "box"?

Tons of questions to ask on a variety of issues concerning the car.

My e-mail is rossw.lovellyahoo.com.
Club afffiliation: Jaguar Club of Southern New England

Good Health to You and Yours, Bob Lovell

Hey, Bob, ain't "Yowza" the Yankee verion of "y'all" from south of the Mason-Dixon line?

West of the Rockies, it's "howdy!", whilst in Canada it's "eh?"

Hi, Bob,

Well, thanks for explaining what you mean when using "Yowza," especially since most of us weren't following. For informal chats, "Hi" is probably a safe bet for all. It's hard to convey emotions with typed words, so little things like these are important to good communication. Yes, all caps means you're YELLING!!! If you are joking or happy, a smile ;-) makes it clear.

Yes, I got a little press recently from the photography and such at the AGM. Thanks for noticing. ;-) I absolutely adore Mr. Dewis ÔÖÑ. I enjoyed every second of my passenger time at Goodwood with him at the wheel of XKD505. In addition to his vast knowledge and skill, he is a very kind and generous man -- a true gem of a person.

Yowza Ginger,
"Yowza" mainly used by me as a less formal greeting than "Dear". Seeing that I know almost none of the people I e-mail on a face to face basis "Dear" seems a little pretentious. The last definition seemed most apt. Usually if I'm at the computer and in a Jaguar Forum of some kind I'm usually happy.
Recently it has come to my attention that some may find it's use offensive, so I've discontinued my use with those who found it offensive. In general, considering e-mail has far too many rules, based illogically in my opinion. Capitals mean I'm yelling? Don't even start with "emoticons". Unfortunately the web never adopted the conventional rules for letter-writing as those were already known to me.
I had attempted to contact a couple of owners that had appeared in the Journal but never heard back. Not all, but most of the SS owners seem to be a very insular group as opposed to the other Forum participants.
Didn't recognize the name until I saw the photo with Norman. You've had a fair share of ink in Jaguar publicationsl the last few months. I trust Mr. Dewes delivered a pleasant and spirited drive?
Good Health to You and Yours, Bob Lovell

Edited on 2008-09-06 12:28:52

Bob,
Good luck on your Pre-XK questions. I only know of two SSII Tourers in my state of Florida. One is being stored and the other is being restored. Neither of those gentlemen frequent the JCNA forums.

Since I have a little time on my hands myself, I was just wondering....what the heck does "Yowza" mean anyway? Is it "northern" slang? Wasn't it used in Vaudeville or something? I thought it was an expression of surprise, not another form of "Hello." Perhaps it's before my time.

The "urban dictionary" has 3 listings ...
1. An exclamation of surprise, as in "Yowza! You scared me!"
2. A variant of "yes sir" used to express joy or excitement, as in "Yowza! Shake your booty!"
3. Euphemism for any vulgar expression of surprise or sudden pleasure. Usually used in a positive sense, as in "Yowza! You looked amazing today!"

Another site thought it meant "WOW!"
http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/20/messages/1204.html

Yowza George,
My question was simple enough and you answered it. Several months and absolutely no traffic, seems a shame.
Anybody have any good sources for SS1Tourer parts circa 1935? I have the usuals....Vorcomp, David Davinport, Ed Nantes, looking for others.
Currently looking for a period ENV rear end, with or without brakes.
Looking for an 18" wire wheel.
Also looking for "correct" gauges.
Other things also needed but doubtful of getting any response. I guess everybody's car runs and have all their parts, so it must just be me.
I was hoping to talk to other SS owners about their restorations.
George......you really have waaaayyy too much time on your hands.
Later, Good Health to All, Bob Lovell

Who farted?

Priceless...

Robert your question was akin to who farted? If you have a real question ask it!