Triple.H. Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 We had hailstones so big today in Oxford one of them had the Fox's glacier mint bear on it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 I live 8 miles from the track & we ain't had a drop of rain all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblueboy Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 I can speak about loyalty & I can speak about a business making decisions on what might happen as supposed to what does happen. I will apologise when the need arises but am not going to this time as it's a cop out to keep doing these sort of things & it never used to be the case. So you can call me whatever you want but don't ever question my loyalty to Swindon speedway. Loyalty? Really? Judged by your comments last season you hardly went... You made your comments between 11.00 and 13.00 a full 6 and half hours before the meeting. As Yerropes says, Blunsdon has it's own microclimate. Obviously, it couldn't possibly rain in that time. The promotion made a business decision and it turned out to be the right one. I for one work in Bristol and appreciated the early call off as I didn't have to rush home. There are some of us supporters that don't actually live or work in the town CR. I am likely to be moving to Bath v.shortly and I will be prepared to travel every week to support the club but if there is any doubt then I want an early decision. That is how to keep your customers. You didn't say how your pie was? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Not the first Early Bath that the Blueboy has had . I am likely to be moving to Bath v.shortly and I will be prepared to travel every week to support the club but if there is any doubt then I want an early decision. I guess that would be a Early Bath then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Loyalty? Really? Judged by your comments last season you hardly went... You made your comments between 11.00 and 13.00 a full 6 and half hours before the meeting. As Yerropes says, Blunsdon has it's own microclimate. Obviously, it couldn't possibly rain in that time. The promotion made a business decision and it turned out to be the right one. I for one work in Bristol and appreciated the early call off as I didn't have to rush home. There are some of us supporters that don't actually live or work in the town CR. I am likely to be moving to Bath v.shortly and I will be prepared to travel every week to support the club but if there is any doubt then I want an early decision. That is how to keep your customers. You didn't say how your pie was? When you actually grow up & realise that you have to make sacrifices financially & that sometimes means things that your families needs come before yours then get back to me. The reasons why last season I had to not attend meetings as much as I've done for the 35 years before is something that is beyond my control & doesn't make me less of a fan than before. I made my comments at the same time as the meeting was postponed & stand by them as Swindon have done the same in the past & got it wrong. If you read the post I made it says if all the promotors are going to make this a regular thing then just tell the fans & at least they know how it is. I hope that answered your juvenile questions & await with baited breath your response. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Seems as though a request is now going to the BSPA for them to approve the Good Friday home and away meetings as both League and Shield fixtures, ie the scores count for both competitions!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Seems as though a request is now going to the BSPA for them to approve the Good Friday home and away meetings as both League and Shield fixtures, ie the scores count for both competitions!? A good idea as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 I am glad for the early call off, have travelled to away meetings only to arrive and meeting off. I am sure the fans of Swindon who come from afar prefer that as do the ones from the away team. Someone mentioned riders costs, and the cost to the club. Killer would have probably flown in from Bacon Land, and if he had he would have had to be accommodated last night in order to travel to Lakeside tonight. Nicolai seems to be spending quite a bit of time in Poland where he can practice 7 days a week, he may have been travelling from there, again needing putting up last night. Not sure about the location of some of the Poole riders. There is a cost to the club if a meeting is called off late as they would then have the riders travel to pay for, and a lot of fans have spent money. I accept the odd unpredicted downpour can arrive, look at the elrc last year and the trouble that caused. The management are dammed if they cancel and dammed if they do not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) I am glad for the early call off, have travelled to away meetings only to arrive and meeting off. I am sure the fans of Swindon who come from afar prefer that as do the ones from the away team. Someone mentioned riders costs, and the cost to the club. Killer would have probably flown in from Bacon Land, and if he had he would have had to be accommodated last night in order to travel to Lakeside tonight. Nicolai seems to be spending quite a bit of time in Poland where he can practice 7 days a week, he may have been travelling from there, again needing putting up last night. Not sure about the location of some of the Poole riders. There is a cost to the club if a meeting is called off late as they would then have the riders travel to pay for, and a lot of fans have spent money. I accept the odd unpredicted downpour can arrive, look at the elrc last year and the trouble that caused. The management are dammed if they cancel and dammed if they do not. Do riders get money back for cancelled flights as if they were flying in yesterday which Killer says he was & then didn't when the meeting was called,how does that work?. Do they just transfer the flight to today?. I travel abroad but only on holiday so guess someone will know how it works for speedway riders?. Edited March 28, 2014 by Crazy robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Do riders get money back for cancelled flights as if they were flying in yesterday which Killer says he was & then didn't when the meeting was called,how does that work?. Do they just transfer the flight to today?. I travel abroad but only on holiday so guess someone will know how it works for speedway riders?. It differs, some riders book flights well ahead where the price and guarantee of a seat is needed. and often the ticket is not transferable, also purchasing a ticket close to the flight can be a lot more expensive. Try getting a refund out of Easyjet or Ryan Air, they will probably charge Killer for cancelling his flight, if he uses them. With riders using the airline each week they may have an arrangement to be able to chop and change flights at no cost. The bigger problem could be not being able to get a seat on a rescheduled flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblueboy Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 When you actually grow up & realise that you have to make sacrifices financially & that sometimes means things that your families needs come before yours then get back to me. The reasons why last season I had to not attend meetings as much as I've done for the 35 years before is something that is beyond my control & doesn't make me less of a fan than before. I made my comments at the same time as the meeting was postponed & stand by them as Swindon have done the same in the past & got it wrong. If you read the post I made it says if all the promotors are going to make this a regular thing then just tell the fans & at least they know how it is. I hope that answered your juvenile questions & await with baited breath your response. So you have to make financial sacrifices but the promotion doesn't - interesting comment Why do the promotion need to? Thursday night is speedway night. Speedway fans know the score and we all keep an eye on the forecast. You don't need a reminder. I am not interested what other promoters do unless Swindon are involved and I am going. I don't feel the need to run the promotion down on a regular basis though CR but I guess in your world that is acceptable. I have been unhappy with the promotion namely the financial issues last season and said so at the time. This led to extremely bad publicity in both the local and trade press but I prefer to focus on the positives rather than continually sniping and point scoring. You seem to think that slagging off people from the confines of your front room isn't juvenile? Do you live in a parallel universe? Grow a pair, pop along Thursday and put your concerns to Rosco directly. He is very approachable. Still want to know how enjoyable that pie was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 So you have to make financial sacrifices but the promotion doesn't - interesting comment Why do the promotion need to? Thursday night is speedway night. Speedway fans know the score and we all keep an eye on the forecast. You don't need a reminder. I am not interested what other promoters do unless Swindon are involved and I am going. I don't feel the need to run the promotion down on a regular basis though CR but I guess in your world that is acceptable. I have been unhappy with the promotion namely the financial issues last season and said so at the time. This led to extremely bad publicity in both the local and trade press but I prefer to focus on the positives rather than continually sniping and point scoring. You seem to think that slagging off people from the confines of your front room isn't juvenile? Do you live in a parallel universe? Grow a pair, pop along Thursday and put your concerns to Rosco directly. He is very approachable. Still want to know how enjoyable that pie was? I'll tell you what I'll come & give them to you instead of Rosco, how do you fancy that because I do?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblueboy Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 I'll tell you what I'll come & give them to you instead of Rosco, how do you fancy that because I do?. You sure CR? Be my guest. Pop along to the 2nd bend. I bet you those balls aren't so big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 You sure CR? Be my guest. Pop along to the 2nd bend. I bet you those balls aren't so big You wanna bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poole Quay 7 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 I'll tell you what I'll come & give them to you instead of Rosco, how do you fancy that because I do?. Pray do tell us Crazy, then what do you intend to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Pray do tell us Crazy, then what do you intend to do? I think we should just butt out and remind them of forum rules - no need to get involved! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poole Quay 7 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 I think we should just butt out and remind them of forum rules - no need to get involved! On reflection Steve0 you are correct. However, I don't like to see this sort of thing getting out of hand like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) Gents, my intent is to speak to Blueboy & is not to have a fight but a chat as a fellow Swindon fan & then hopefully he'll then see that I'm just like him a fan & not a moaner like he thinks I am. It's a forum & sorry if my posts were taking wrong as we all have opinions & debates. I'm waiting to have an op at the moment & am a little bit cranky as a result but I'm an adult & would like to have a chat over a pint, nothing else. Edited March 29, 2014 by Crazy robin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poole Quay 7 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) Gents, my intent to speak to Blueboy is not to have a fight but a chat as a fellow Swindon fan & them hopefully he'll then see that I'm just like him a fan & not a moaner like he thinks I am. It's a forum & sorry if my posts were taking the wrong as we all have opinions & debates. Well I'm pleased to hear that!.........Thank you for clarifying and good luck with the operation. Edited March 29, 2014 by Poole Quay 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Well I'm pleased to hear that!.........Thank you for clarifying and good luck with the operation. Thank u & apologies to you all especially Blueboy for coming across as a prat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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