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Well as a positive response to my out pouring and request for unity in friendship on the "Dawg from Kent" thread I thought I would enquire to all
whether or not my eventing and meeting idea's are to your liking and in view of the recent down trend are indeed wanted.
Clearly the Burghley House meeting is steadily attracting some good support,support which I hope will rally and pick up pace as the date draws nearer
and I start to rev it up on all fronts come the NewYear.
The WS and McGurk visits look positive and have been well subscibed too,so thanks for the interest on those it makes it worthwhile.
As some might know I'm currently retired or how I prefer to see it "taking a sabbatical away from the fields of conflict",Obviously I do lots of things other
than hang round hear but I do like to try and balance out life by trying to do well by others,by others I don't just mean the less fortunate in life I mean
you my fellow AM and PH enthusiasts that run your hectic schedules,stressful businesses and work hard in long and time consuming positions.
With this in mind I put together the 3 previously mentioned sampler events to try and gauge the interest,want or need for such things within the forum,
from my side they appear to have been well received so as a positive step forward in getting this the best of forums back on line with us all singing from the
same hymn sheet I thought I would ask to poll your general opinions on such events and indeed what else would you like to see put in place for the collective to
enjoy.
I'm certainly not in any way trying to take over the forum or step on the toes of others that have organised so much in the past and as I'm sure will do so again
in the future.I'm just offering some of my time hopefully for the enjoyment of others who spend their lives juggling time and dodging stress.
On this point thanks go to Tony,Simon,Molly,Jeff,Laura for the runs, events and fun bits they have put together,not forgetting the efforts of Phil (Mako) for the work
that has gone into his V12 Register and doubtless to those I have forgotten to mention or those before my time,if I missed you sorry it was unintentional.
Oops and I nearly forgot the Boys down the Dog and Duck.......
Well do we have any thoughts,any idea's or if you fancy it just tell me to shut up............its a poll looking for idea's and a way forward for the social enjoyment
of this Forum and the Aston Martin's we are lucky to own,so come on lets have an over view of things we could do in 2014 and beyond.
I'm happy to do my bit as long as I can be known as the Fat Controller and give out Cakes to the Cake disciples among us,and as long as the UN doesn't head hunt
me for another Peace Keeping Mission in some fly infested far flung sh*t hole of an outpost.................. I'm up for it.
We've got Hever in June.................or as it could be known Bears in the Park
We've got Burghley in July..............or as it could be known Cakes in the Country.
So what else do you fancy if you indeed fancy anything at all.
Over to you...................
whether or not my eventing and meeting idea's are to your liking and in view of the recent down trend are indeed wanted.
Clearly the Burghley House meeting is steadily attracting some good support,support which I hope will rally and pick up pace as the date draws nearer
and I start to rev it up on all fronts come the NewYear.
The WS and McGurk visits look positive and have been well subscibed too,so thanks for the interest on those it makes it worthwhile.
As some might know I'm currently retired or how I prefer to see it "taking a sabbatical away from the fields of conflict",Obviously I do lots of things other
than hang round hear but I do like to try and balance out life by trying to do well by others,by others I don't just mean the less fortunate in life I mean
you my fellow AM and PH enthusiasts that run your hectic schedules,stressful businesses and work hard in long and time consuming positions.
With this in mind I put together the 3 previously mentioned sampler events to try and gauge the interest,want or need for such things within the forum,
from my side they appear to have been well received so as a positive step forward in getting this the best of forums back on line with us all singing from the
same hymn sheet I thought I would ask to poll your general opinions on such events and indeed what else would you like to see put in place for the collective to
enjoy.
I'm certainly not in any way trying to take over the forum or step on the toes of others that have organised so much in the past and as I'm sure will do so again
in the future.I'm just offering some of my time hopefully for the enjoyment of others who spend their lives juggling time and dodging stress.
On this point thanks go to Tony,Simon,Molly,Jeff,Laura for the runs, events and fun bits they have put together,not forgetting the efforts of Phil (Mako) for the work
that has gone into his V12 Register and doubtless to those I have forgotten to mention or those before my time,if I missed you sorry it was unintentional.
Oops and I nearly forgot the Boys down the Dog and Duck.......
Well do we have any thoughts,any idea's or if you fancy it just tell me to shut up............its a poll looking for idea's and a way forward for the social enjoyment
of this Forum and the Aston Martin's we are lucky to own,so come on lets have an over view of things we could do in 2014 and beyond.
I'm happy to do my bit as long as I can be known as the Fat Controller and give out Cakes to the Cake disciples among us,and as long as the UN doesn't head hunt
me for another Peace Keeping Mission in some fly infested far flung sh*t hole of an outpost.................. I'm up for it.
We've got Hever in June.................or as it could be known Bears in the Park
We've got Burghley in July..............or as it could be known Cakes in the Country.
So what else do you fancy if you indeed fancy anything at all.
Over to you...................
Ed, my opinion is to welcome such events although sadly for me I'm geographically challenged and up to now have not been able to attend. However, I like to read about them and see the pics etc, seeing a line of AM cars at the side of the road, with people wearing tank tops and flares is much fun. If I was able to go I'd contribute with my sartorial elegance around a flat cap, track suit and bring my faithful whippet with me too.
Go for them mate, a few dire threads doesn't make a forum poisonous.
It's just that this forum is hand assembled and with a wide supply chain, leading to the occasional problem, but nothing an Ed50 warranty can't sort out.
I'll have an outing for myself one day and post pics
Go for them mate, a few dire threads doesn't make a forum poisonous.
It's just that this forum is hand assembled and with a wide supply chain, leading to the occasional problem, but nothing an Ed50 warranty can't sort out.
I'll have an outing for myself one day and post pics
Ed, a fair amount of reason and sense has come from you today, I assume your medication has been upped recently . Recently it has seemed a bit gloomier around here, maybe we are suffering from SAD and being grumpy because the weathers turning and we can't use our cars as much, who knows.
I think the size of the AM section is growing also, new people come along and must wonder what the hell is going on when someone asks about windscreen washers and within half a page its on to something completely different. The way around this is to get out to one of the runs or get-togethers, meet those strangers who spout drivel and knowledge in equal amounts and eventually nobody is a stranger.
On the event front, I for one think you are doing a grand job, the fact that the lists are as long as they are is proof enough that there is an appetite for such things. As for what to do in the future, I think a balance between the meet and greet events and the predominantly driving type days is good. I intend to do something again in the future as I'm sure others will too. Not everyone will be able to attend everything but the more that goes on the more likely people get to say hello to a few strangers.
Keep up the good work and keep smiling
.
. Recently it has seemed a bit gloomier around here, maybe we are suffering from SAD and being grumpy because the weathers turning and we can't use our cars as much, who knows.I think the size of the AM section is growing also, new people come along and must wonder what the hell is going on when someone asks about windscreen washers and within half a page its on to something completely different. The way around this is to get out to one of the runs or get-togethers, meet those strangers who spout drivel and knowledge in equal amounts and eventually nobody is a stranger.
On the event front, I for one think you are doing a grand job, the fact that the lists are as long as they are is proof enough that there is an appetite for such things. As for what to do in the future, I think a balance between the meet and greet events and the predominantly driving type days is good. I intend to do something again in the future as I'm sure others will too. Not everyone will be able to attend everything but the more that goes on the more likely people get to say hello to a few strangers.
Keep up the good work and keep smiling
.Gettoff said:
Ed, a fair amount of reason and sense has come from you today, I assume your medication has been upped recently . Recently it has seemed a bit gloomier around here, maybe we are suffering from SAD and being grumpy because the weathers turning and we can't use our cars as much, who knows.
I think the size of the AM section is growing also, new people come along and must wonder what the hell is going on when someone asks about windscreen washers and within half a page its on to something completely different. The way around this is to get out to one of the runs or get-togethers, meet those strangers who spout drivel and knowledge in equal amounts and eventually nobody is a stranger.
On the event front, I for one think you are doing a grand job, the fact that the lists are as long as they are is proof enough that there is an appetite for such things. As for what to do in the future, I think a balance between the meet and greet events and the predominantly driving type days is good. I intend to do something again in the future as I'm sure others will too. Not everyone will be able to attend everything but the more that goes on the more likely people get to say hello to a few strangers.
Keep up the good work and keep smiling.
^^^^^^^^^this^^^^^^^^^^. Recently it has seemed a bit gloomier around here, maybe we are suffering from SAD and being grumpy because the weathers turning and we can't use our cars as much, who knows.I think the size of the AM section is growing also, new people come along and must wonder what the hell is going on when someone asks about windscreen washers and within half a page its on to something completely different. The way around this is to get out to one of the runs or get-togethers, meet those strangers who spout drivel and knowledge in equal amounts and eventually nobody is a stranger.
On the event front, I for one think you are doing a grand job, the fact that the lists are as long as they are is proof enough that there is an appetite for such things. As for what to do in the future, I think a balance between the meet and greet events and the predominantly driving type days is good. I intend to do something again in the future as I'm sure others will too. Not everyone will be able to attend everything but the more that goes on the more likely people get to say hello to a few strangers.
Keep up the good work and keep smiling
.Well as a newcomer to this section of PH I can only say thanks Ed, I have my name down for 2 of the events and as reserve for the Works Tour, guess i can't bribe you with cakes to increase the number of attendees on this one 
I am looking forward to meeting some of the regular contributors at the coming events.
I am looking forward to meeting some of the regular contributors at the coming events.I wish I was retired Ed,,,,I'm just a year into a 10 year contract,,,,,
Did someone mention discord, I must have selective readers syndrome.
Any road up, we all love you for what you do, goodness knows how many Astons will be at Burghley next year, wild horses wouldn't keep me away from that. Think how many new friends we'll make, all devotees of our fantastic cars,,,,,bugger I'm excited already.
Did someone mention discord, I must have selective readers syndrome.
Any road up, we all love you for what you do, goodness knows how many Astons will be at Burghley next year, wild horses wouldn't keep me away from that. Think how many new friends we'll make, all devotees of our fantastic cars,,,,,bugger I'm excited already.
There has been a touch of people taking life too seriously and a touch of venom underlining certain posts in the last month or two. On the other hand recently I have had numerous private messages from forum members offering constructive and well meaning advice with my quest for the right car. The events being organised make the whole ownership prospect more attractive. Keep up the good work and to those members getting bent out of shape, life is too short to get upset by words on the internet from people who probably mean it as just a bit of banter to start with.
Biggriff said:
Ed50, I'm now ashamed as I took the rise out of you and didn't realise you were a coffin dodger. You carry on organising things with what little is left of your life.
Seriously, carry on that man. I think we all wish you well even if you vaguely whiff of wee!
Griff,Seriously, carry on that man. I think we all wish you well even if you vaguely whiff of wee!
Focus on the word sabbatical and not on retired,don't mention coffins unless you are calling the Blue One,but do by all means keep taking the piss..........
as that is all good clean healthy banter.
Sorry about the whiff though, I have tried Lilac Water to no avail as many use it here in the home..........I'm currently testing my own ED50 branded product
to help eradicate the problem in the elderly forum user,
Its called "Piss be Gone" and is probably available from a Chemist near you,please support my work and go in and ask for a bottle.......
Anyone who takes on organising a get together of any kind deserves a medal, and volunteering to do several is outstanding (or very foolish !! ). So, good on you ED you're a hero! 
I'm similarly geographically challenged being on the West coast of Wales, but we will make every endeavour to join in anything we can.
). So, good on you ED you're a hero! I'm similarly geographically challenged being on the West coast of Wales, but we will make every endeavour to join in anything we can.
I think you are doing a great job taking your time to organize events for us to attend.
Like steveatash I am also challenged ,albeit not geographically but mentally.
Geographically I live in the correct part of the U.K. i.e. London.
I would have joined your other events but I work a 6 day week and so Saturdays are not on for me ( possibly make an exception if you chucked in a couple of floozies ).
So more Sunday events for me please and keep up the good work.
Like steveatash I am also challenged ,albeit not geographically but mentally.
Geographically I live in the correct part of the U.K. i.e. London.
I would have joined your other events but I work a 6 day week and so Saturdays are not on for me ( possibly make an exception if you chucked in a couple of floozies ).
So more Sunday events for me please and keep up the good work.
mickrapide said:
IS no fun being retired is seven days a week
Mick are you drunk.........read that sentence back to yourself and try again.........
Ring us in the morning please we'll have to sort the NP job out now I'm back from the Fatherland.
Is it ready for lift off yet..............
Don't be bored in retirement Mick rally to the good cause,you can hold my Tambourine..............
AMDBSNick said:
Gettoff said:
Ed, a fair amount of reason and sense has come from you today, I assume your medication has been upped recently . Recently it has seemed a bit gloomier around here, maybe we are suffering from SAD and being grumpy because the weathers turning and we can't use our cars as much, who knows.
I think the size of the AM section is growing also, new people come along and must wonder what the hell is going on when someone asks about windscreen washers and within half a page its on to something completely different. The way around this is to get out to one of the runs or get-togethers, meet those strangers who spout drivel and knowledge in equal amounts and eventually nobody is a stranger.
On the event front, I for one think you are doing a grand job, the fact that the lists are as long as they are is proof enough that there is an appetite for such things. As for what to do in the future, I think a balance between the meet and greet events and the predominantly driving type days is good. I intend to do something again in the future as I'm sure others will too. Not everyone will be able to attend everything but the more that goes on the more likely people get to say hello to a few strangers.
Keep up the good work and keep smiling.
^^^^^^^^^this^^^^^^^^^^. Recently it has seemed a bit gloomier around here, maybe we are suffering from SAD and being grumpy because the weathers turning and we can't use our cars as much, who knows.I think the size of the AM section is growing also, new people come along and must wonder what the hell is going on when someone asks about windscreen washers and within half a page its on to something completely different. The way around this is to get out to one of the runs or get-togethers, meet those strangers who spout drivel and knowledge in equal amounts and eventually nobody is a stranger.
On the event front, I for one think you are doing a grand job, the fact that the lists are as long as they are is proof enough that there is an appetite for such things. As for what to do in the future, I think a balance between the meet and greet events and the predominantly driving type days is good. I intend to do something again in the future as I'm sure others will too. Not everyone will be able to attend everything but the more that goes on the more likely people get to say hello to a few strangers.
Keep up the good work and keep smiling
.Well done Ed
One extra little challenge for you, since you ask: name badges! I challenge you to greet each driver at the next event and correctly guess their forum name and stick said person's forum name upon their person for all present to see, be aware and possibly, in the case of a few, be warned!
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