what he did say was usually succinct and to the point
That was one of Jack's best virtues. He didn't post just to hear himself talk. When he said something it was very short and typically hit the nail on the head.

I recall once when we were discussing cancer and I believe it was Jack who said "just because you have one bad disease, doesn't mean you can't have another".

I'd never really thought about that, but he was so right. And, yes, he and I had many discussions about the MG. I have dusted the thing off after 35 years of storage and have purchased some car dollies so I can move it around easily. I'm getting closer to making the step to rebuild it. Not sure if the MG should be first or my old John Deere 420. Jack was also torn on which to do first -- he liked old tractors, too.... He was quite a guy.