RH55 Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 And can I echo macca56's words. I joined the Massif for the first time last night and could not have been made more welcome. They are a great bunch of blokes (and ladies) and to go so far as organising to design and make their own Trophy may be a first in the history of speedway. And what a brilliant idea to present it to a non-rider. Who would have though of that. As has been said on the Facebook page, Fun has been brought back to speedway supporting at Foxhall Heath and other clubs eat your heart out. Can I say that Anthony, Guy, Andy, Jim and macca56 are some of the friendliest, nicest, most knowledgeable and unbiased speedway fans you could possibly meet. I had seen some members posts on here knocking macca56 but I found him to be the least arrogant, least trumpet blowing person that I could wish to meet. Yes, he was noisy and at times seemed to be playing three instruments at the same time, but what a good bloke and I would buy him a beer and spend time in his company at any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Thank you for those kind words RH55. Each to his own of course and one man's meat is another's poison and all that and there is some poison on this Forum unfortunately, but hey ho, eh? It was great to meet you and Jim, in the flesh, for the first time and how envious am I of the Tshirt that Robyn Wallace sent to Jim. Lucky man. Keep Coming Along And Banging A Gong, Or Whistle (and hum) a Tune while Floating a Balloon. Make Some Noiz for the Boiz But most of all... Enjoy and Smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 And all the other members not mentioned above are really nice people to, and friendly and may even know a bit about speedway themselves. As it's you macca that comes up with all the ideas, the massif will go in any direction you wish to take it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 And all the other members not mentioned above are really nice people to, and friendly and may even know a bit about speedway themselves. As it's you macca that comes up with all the ideas, the massif will go in any direction you wish to take it. Now, now. I didn't say that at all and always gave you credit for starting this whole thing off. I really don't know what you were going on about yesterday, changing your mind all the time about the Centre Green Presentation and about the FB page. Maybe your alliance with another member from another club on here has affected you, lol. Maybe RH55 and Jim didn't get to meet you as you sit in the corner by the fence and it is not always easy to get to speak to you. I did introduce both the guys to the Massif, maybe you didn't hear or were busy talking with Pob or the Scotsman...? Similarly, I missed speaking with Halifax Tiger and lucifer sam when they visited the Massif End due to where I was sited at the time. Anyway, as you well know, I am most likely not going to be around next season and as last night may have been the last meeting at Foxhall this season - there will be no open meetings run, including the 16 Lapper or the Star of Anglia, then that is it for me at Foxhall - especially as the potential PLPO Semi Final 2nd Leg has been scheduled for the 13th which I can't make, as I am at a para gliding festival in Turkey that week. So, buddy, it is up to you and the rest of the Massif to take this on now and, as I say, it takes, energy, ideas, time and some personal £ to keep the thing chugging along, let alone moving it to another level. Yesterday I had seven different people using three different forms of social media to contact me at the same time about the Trophy and the Presentation. This during a time when I had told people that I was driving to Colchester and back for a very important appointment. People, including you, changing their minds about what they wanted to do, when, where, how, etc. Then you started on about wanting to be taken off the FB page. I am not a charity case or a MD. I didn't want to run this and I haven't, but I think I have added to it - a bit. Now,as I say, over to you guys to keep it rolling on. I think your idea of organising a social event at the end of the season is a great idea and I look forward to hearing when and where it is, if I am invited and still in this country then. Yours in Speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH55 Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Yes, I can confirm that macca56 introduced both me and Jim to the Massif. Thanks for that macca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Always good to meet new people - sometimes you just get on like youve known them for a while... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Now, now. I didn't say that at all and always gave you credit for starting this whole thing off. I really don't know what you were going on about yesterday, changing your mind all the time about the Centre Green Presentation and about the FB page. Maybe your alliance with another member from another club on here has affected you, lol. Maybe RH55 and Jim didn't get to meet you as you sit in the corner by the fence and it is not always easy to get to speak to you. I did introduce both the guys to the Massif, maybe you didn't hear or were busy talking with Pob or the Scotsman...? Similarly, I missed speaking with Halifax Tiger and lucifer sam when they visited the Massif End due to where I was sited at the time. Anyway, as you well know, I am most likely not going to be around next season and as last night may have been the last meeting at Foxhall this season - there will be no open meetings run, including the 16 Lapper or the Star of Anglia, then that is it for me at Foxhall - especially as the potential PLPO Semi Final 2nd Leg has been scheduled for the 13th which I can't make, as I am at a para gliding festival in Turkey that week. Do you think you will stay on if a few more forum members beg you? Please macca stay!! So, buddy, it is up to you and the rest of the Massif to take this on now and, as I say, it takes, energy, ideas, time and some personal £ to keep the thing chugging along, let alone moving it to another level. Yesterday I had seven different people using three different forms of social media to contact me at the same time about the Trophy and the Presentation. This during a time when I had told people that I was driving to Colchester and back for a very important appointment. People, including you, changing their minds about what they wanted to do, when, where, how, etc. Then you started on about wanting to be taken off the FB page. I am not a charity case or a MD. I didn't want to run this and I haven't, but I think I have added to it - a bit. Now,as I say, over to you guys to keep it rolling on. I think your idea of organising a social event at the end of the season is a great idea and I look forward to hearing when and where it is, if I am invited and still in this country then. Yours in Speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Yes, I can confirm that macca56 introduced both me and Jim to the Massif. Thanks for that macca I must have missed the introductions! Mind you, I was probably too busy trying to juggle a phone, a programme and a cup of tea.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 I must have missed the introductions! Mind you, I was probably too busy trying to juggle a phone, a programme and a cup of tea.... Yes, you probably were, but introductions were made Sue, and I remember a hearty hello back to the Massif's newest members, so....... Now, now. I didn't say that at all and always gave you credit for starting this whole thing off. I really don't know what you were going on about yesterday, changing your mind all the time about the Centre Green Presentation and about the FB page. Maybe your alliance with another member from another club on here has affected you, lol. Maybe RH55 and Jim didn't get to meet you as you sit in the corner by the fence and it is not always easy to get to speak to you. I did introduce both the guys to the Massif, maybe you didn't hear or were busy talking with Pob or the Scotsman...? Similarly, I missed speaking with Halifax Tiger and lucifer sam when they visited the Massif End due to where I was sited at the time. Anyway, as you well know, I am most likely not going to be around next season and as last night may have been the last meeting at Foxhall this season - there will be no open meetings run, including the 16 Lapper or the Star of Anglia, then that is it for me at Foxhall - especially as the potential PLPO Semi Final 2nd Leg has been scheduled for the 13th which I can't make, as I am at a para gliding festival in Turkey that week. Do you think you will stay on if a few more forum members beg you? Please macca stay!! So, buddy, it is up to you and the rest of the Massif to take this on now and, as I say, it takes, energy, ideas, time and some personal £ to keep the thing chugging along, let alone moving it to another level. Yesterday I had seven different people using three different forms of social media to contact me at the same time about the Trophy and the Presentation. This during a time when I had told people that I was driving to Colchester and back for a very important appointment. People, including you, changing their minds about what they wanted to do, when, where, how, etc. Then you started on about wanting to be taken off the FB page. I am not a charity case or a MD. I didn't want to run this and I haven't, but I think I have added to it - a bit. Now,as I say, over to you guys to keep it rolling on. I think your idea of organising a social event at the end of the season is a great idea and I look forward to hearing when and where it is, if I am invited and still in this country then. Yours in Speedway. And your point is English Roundabout.... :? Lots of bandwidth lost there buddy..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH55 Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 I must have missed the introductions! Mind you, I was probably too busy trying to juggle a phone, a programme and a cup of tea.... And I can confirm that Sue. Introductions were made and responded to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 I must have missed the introductions! Mind you, I was probably too busy trying to juggle a phone, a programme and a cup of tea.... No Cake ? That's because you had no helper this week 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presenter Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) What's happened to The Massif Facebook profile. I'd shared it to my own timeline for friends to view. I was receiving some nice comments, but now it's all disappeared Edited September 24, 2016 by Presenter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) What's happened to The Massif Facebook profile. I'd shared it to my own timeline for friends to view. I was receiving some nice comments, but now it's all disappeared TBH Kevin, I don't know what happened (I am no Expert at anything, least of all anything IT ish) but have a look again now as it should be there again. (PM me if not and I'll have another look for you buddy...) EDIT: If I was clever (which I am not) I would have said it was down for maintenance (Windows needed cleaning, boom, boom). Edited September 24, 2016 by macca56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) Wow what's going on with the page? It's up and running but the last few posts look a little strange Never mix alcohol and forums Edited September 24, 2016 by baldyman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) Wow what's going on with the page? It's up and running but the last few posts look a little strange Never mix alcohol and forums Dont know who does your fb page but they must have some issues Edited September 24, 2016 by lewy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) For once, not guilty! Re the introductions, I tend to miss things like that when there is background noise. I blame years of going to rock gigs damaging the old hearing. Plus of course, I am generally trying to set things up for the Updates and on Thursday, that included not only my normal stuff but also trying to source an updater for another meeting where we had a late offer of a texter whilst also trying to eat my battered sausage and chips, drink my tea, try to hear the rider introductions and get my cow bell set up and ready to bash. Not that I would remember the name anyway, hopeless with names. Edited September 24, 2016 by crazysue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Blue Posted September 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Well, as long as the Witches don't blow it in the second leg at Edinburgh I'll be hopeful (fitness permitting) of a return to the home of the Massif for the visit of The Rebels. And by the sounds of it I'll be seeing a few new faces given the comments of a few people on here unknown to myself. I'm really looking forward to it as long as we do the business in Scotland, I really still can't get over the size of the home victory against the Monarch's but the guys were up for it and as they say it's only half time. Let's hope I'm not being premature when I say see you soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pob Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Surely even we can't blow that lead can we lol. If we do get through Somerset will be a lot harder even with the loss of BWD if the reports are true . Looked good at foxhall earlier in the season. Speedy recovery BWD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) Looks like the massif has a split in it going by the facebook page Edited September 24, 2016 by baldyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Personally I think it needs to be cleaned up and the eek comments removed as it reflects badly on all of us who are members on that page. Public pages for organisations (even those as unofficial as ours), need to retain a professional air and any infighting needs to be done away from the public eye. And before anyone suggests it, nope I don't want control of it, I've enough on my plate with my own websites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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