2ndbendbeerhut Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 The Balloon rockets were popular and not just with the loons! It's a bit of fun.... a fun night out rather than just watching 15 heats of speedway... Cocktail sausage anyone? Pork pie? Sausage rolls? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Massif - definition of massif by The Free Dictionary www.thefreedictionary.com/massif 1. A large mountain mass or compact group of connected mountains forming an independent portion of a range. 2. A large section or block of the earth's crust that is more rigid than the surrounding rock and has been moved or displaced as a unit. [French, massive, massif, from Old French; see massive.] Urban Dictionary: massif www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=massif 4 Dec 2006 - Top Definition. massif. a word used in the rap and hip community in Britian to mean good or great. usally said twice in succession. "that song is ... Massif | Define Massif at Dictionary.com www.dictionary.com/browse/massif Massif definition, a compact portion of a mountain range, containing one or more summits. See more. I think you are trying to change the argument. Nobody is actually challenging the 'massif', it is YOU who is constantly bagging on about what YOU do for the sport and YOUR connections. Don't try and change what others are commenting on. Self praise is no recommendation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 The basis of the 'Massif' (I have to grit my teeth every time I type that, gets my OCD going), is to have a feel good factor at speedway, to make noise, to make the riders feel appreciated etc....pretty much to have fun. For me personally, it has made a difference. Before I joined them on the back straight I was one meeting away from never going again as the ones who used to attend with me have sadly all drifted away from the sport leaving me a Billy no mates at the track. After one particularly lonely meeting when I said never again, it was suggested to me that I join them the following week, so I did. I haven't had so much fun at speedway for years! We all have some kind of instrument that makes a noise, there are balloons, big cut out faces of the riders, we do Witches war cries and there are cakes, sweets and goodness knows what other nice things being passed around but more importantly for me, I feel like I belong again and I no longer look like a mad woman talking to myself. I know that is a serious answer to what was probably a jokey question but there you go, I can do serious too at times Glad you are enjoying our company sue. When we are having fun it takes away how boring and dragged out a meeting can be. With all the fun and banter it seems to make the speedway far more exciting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Certainly was dragged out on Thursday and apart from Steady's efforts, it was pretty boring. I don't think the bumpiness of Foxholes helps the racing there but it has certainly improved Ippo's form and results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Is it really lumpy and bumpy or is that the way the new dirt is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 I think you are trying to change the argument. Nobody is actually challenging the 'massif', it is YOU who is constantly bagging on about what YOU do for the sport and YOUR connections. Don't try and change what others are commenting on. Self praise is no recommendation. Mirror, signal manoeuvre. See you ate Brough Dave. We can chat about this then over a cup of tea :-) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Blue Posted September 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Well I started this thread as a bit of fun and although it has one or two detractors I think momentum is gathering and apart from initially a few knitting zombies moving away from the area if anything it appears more people are moving into the Massif zone to join the fun! Well at least that's how it looked from my vantage point on the first bend on Thursday anyway, and yes guys and gals I could hear you from there. With the playoffs now looking a real possibility I'm hoping to be fit enough to climb the stand and rejoin the collective before the season before is over, until that time keep up the good work and see you all soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Is it really lumpy and bumpy or is that the way the new dirt is? Maybe. But I felt the track was pretty smooth earlier in the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Well I started this thread as a bit of fun and although it has one or two detractors I think momentum is gathering and apart from initially a few knitting zombies moving away from the area if anything it appears more people are moving into the Massif zone to join the fun! Well at least that's how it looked from my vantage point on the first bend on Thursday anyway, and yes guys and gals I could hear you from there. With the playoffs now looking a real possibility I'm hoping to be fit enough to climb the stand and rejoin the collective before the season before is over, until that time keep up the good work and see you all soon. Good to hear El Presidente. If you don't make it round this Thursday either one of the waiters or the minion will bring you some of the buffet. Now where has my wallpaper table gone, surely I didn't chuck that too...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Next Massif Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1659106357736934/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Next Massif Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1659106357736934/ Sounds great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 I won't comment on Thread stalkers and the regulations about editing quoted posts, because some BSF Members aren't worth communicating with..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 I won't comment on Thread stalkers and the regulations about editing quoted posts, because some BSF Members aren't worth communicating with.....Arson is a good guy macca - as are others in this little 'spat' - including yourself fella! Seems to have blown up out of all proportion IMO. Whilst I havent met many of them I have enjoyed plenty of intelligent posts from all of them and a number of enlightening PMs My general impression is that they are mature gents with extensive knowledge of the sport and a variety of solid connections at many levels - rather like yourself macca! All also can have a rather light hearted slant to some replies although never with any malice - just an ability not to take things TOO seriously at all times. Again not too unlike yourself. Given all that I actually think that you would all get on like a house on fire with a chat over a pint. Time to shake hands and move on..... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 I won't comment on Thread stalkers and the regulations about editing quoted posts, because some BSF Members aren't worth communicating with..... Thread stalkers please pray explain that one too me as i was under the impression we were on a forum or are you only allowed to post on certain topics as long as we get the all clear from you. Dare i say i have had the audacity to comment on lewy on how he is a decent guy if you ever met him and you then resort to name calling to certain posters and cryptic posts on how people edit & stalk threads. Let me make this clear I don't know you and i have no problem with you personally but because some posters don't agree with what you post doesn't make them wrong they are only expressing an opinion. Some posts can be interpreted out off context as they are in general impersonal at times and it is easy to read into them the wrong way i have been guilty off this numerous times as i am sure most on here are. So from that perspective i will continue to express my opinion wether i am right or wrong but it is never personal after all this is what this forum is meant to be all about. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 I do a lot of thread stalking but very little thread posting... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) Ok last word on this from me: I just feel that "lewy" overstepped the mark with his personal comments about me and baldyman on Ipswich Threads and none of this would have escalated if he hadn't of done that. I actually thought that we had "kissed and made up" about a month ago, but, no, he came in and had a dig again and that set me off and I can be like a dog with a bone sometimes and this really got under my skin as I thought it was too personal and unnecessary. I will adopt a different tack if he does it again. Also I offer an unreserved apology if I have upset any BSF members. As Sue says, stalking Posts is one thing... So, back to the BSF Massif: https://www.facebook.com/events/1659106357736934/ Is everyone cooking up a storm for Thursday (weather set fare) and where am I going to get a gazebo and one of those wall paper tables from....? And where did I get those Rocket Baboons from as they went down (up) a storm? Edited September 12, 2016 by macca56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Ignore the detractors, you're doing a great job, that's from a Lynn fan haha Just keep having fun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Ignore the detractors, you're doing a great job, that's from a Lynn fan haha Just keep having fun Thank You Trees, means a lot (I was a KL fan for the whole of 1982 - but I won't say why as it seems to annoy some people, lol) One final final thing: I thought it was against Forum rules for a Member to Quote another member's Post and alter it in some way to change the meaning of the Original Post or to denigrate the OP? Well, "Arson Fire" did this to my Post #110 and this is what I objected to. Maybe you did not pick up on this "Gazc", as you are so intent on simply hammering me that you cannot see the other side and there is always another side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Thank You Trees, means a lot (I was a KL fan for the whole of 1982 - but I won't say why as it seems to annoy some people, lol) One final final thing: I thought it was against Forum rules for a Member to Quote another member's Post and alter it in some way to change the meaning of the Original Post or to denigrate the OP? Well, "Arson Fire" did this to my Post #110 and this is what I objected to. Maybe you did not pick up on this "Gazc", as you are so intent on simply hammering me that you cannot see the other side and there is always another side. ??? He didn't change it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Thank You Trees, means a lot (I was a KL fan for the whole of 1982 - but I won't say why as it seems to annoy some people, lol) One final final thing: I thought it was against Forum rules for a Member to Quote another member's Post and alter it in some way to change the meaning of the Original Post or to denigrate the OP? Well, "Arson Fire" did this to my Post #110 and this is what I objected to. Maybe you did not pick up on this "Gazc", as you are so intent on simply hammering me that you cannot see the other side and there is always another side. chill man, its only banter people are dying in the world and living in poverty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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