Diamondboy Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 On 5/5/2021 at 12:22 PM, JessicaJones said: Going to now 'ignore' the last four posters. I replied to someone's comment with an honest answer about whether I ate meat (I do not and no, I don't support any sport that involves cruelty to animals) and get rude messages back as a result. I understand that my stance on eating meat will make some people feel uncomfortable. I used to feel the same. We often get accused of hypocrisy by people saying that we oppose greyhound racing but still eat meat. Can't win with that one! If I said I ate meat, I'd get accused of hypocrisy. When I say I don't, I get derided for that and get told that's pathetic. You can join Orion in saying what you like about me now as I won't see it (happily). I came on here to support the speedway team and to see if our groups could work together. I appreciate those who have engaged with me in a constructive way and will just use the ignore button on the unpleasant ones. Life is too short. You lot are all the same but love the odd sausage eh? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YerRopes Posted May 10, 2021 Report Share Posted May 10, 2021 16 minutes ago, Diamondboy said: You lot are all the same but love the odd sausage eh? Is that with ketchup, brown sauce or nothing at all.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessicaJones Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 My Dad died of a brain tumour three weeks ago so forgive me for realising that life is too short to spend my time responding to any of your 'banter' on here. Happy to have constructive discussions about how we help each other with the speedway track. Otherwise I'll be hitting the ignore button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondboy Posted May 11, 2021 Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 2 hours ago, JessicaJones said: My Dad died of a brain tumour three weeks ago so forgive me for realising that life is too short to spend my time responding to any of your 'banter' on here. Happy to have constructive discussions about how we help each other with the speedway track. Otherwise I'll be hitting the ignore button. Sorry for your loss but this was one fight you were never going to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessicaJones Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 18 hours ago, Diamondboy said: Sorry for your loss but this was one fight you were never going to win. Not sure what 'fight' you are referring to. I didn't come on here to fight with anyone. I was asked if I ate meat. I said no. I made the point that if I had said yes, I would have been called a hypocrite for eating animals but wanting to defend dogs, but when I said no, I get wisecracks from a number of you (though as I've now 'ignored' a number of posters, I have no idea what they have said). When I say I don't eat meat, people always ask why, and then they never like the answer. I don't like the platitude of 'be kind' as it's a bit patronising but having recently lost my Dad in a distressing way to then come on here and get nasty comments was not nice. I do think some posters on here should think twice about how they respond to people. All too easy to sit behind a keyboard and type out nasty comments because they find it amusing. I've broken my rule of responding but I will step away for now. Perhaps at some point our groups could support each other but I think it's only a matter of time before GI Ltd end up closing the stadium and selling it for housing. I hope the speedway team manage to find another site if that happens and is able to run the sport without relying on greyhound racing to prop it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted May 15, 2021 Report Share Posted May 15, 2021 (edited) Up up and away Edited May 15, 2021 by Trees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YerRopes Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 Followed Anders Rowe's scores in Poland last year, the experience must have done him good.. What a great start to his PL career.. Keep it up young man.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 We were told that the Stadium work would start in early summer .... what do people class as early summer ? maybe it depends on the weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, orion said: We were told that the Stadium work would start in early summer .... what do people class as early summer ? maybe it depends on the weather There is a shortage of wheelbarrow's at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Clemens Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 29 minutes ago, orion said: We were told that the Stadium work would start in early summer .... what do people class as early summer ? maybe it depends on the weather Perhaps they've been rained off and the rearranged meeting will take place at a later date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted May 21, 2021 Report Share Posted May 21, 2021 Early summer = 1st June. Not long now 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted May 22, 2021 Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 12 hours ago, cityrebel said: There is a shortage of wheelbarrow's at the moment! Certainly one thing that there is no shortage of.....bullsh!t 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted May 22, 2021 Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 Not really followed The New Abbey updates. So what is the likelihood of Speedway being back there in 2022 or any year. Has the Club been sold a pup with this new track promise ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted May 22, 2021 Report Share Posted May 22, 2021 2 hours ago, semion said: Not really followed The New Abbey updates. So what is the likelihood of Speedway being back there in 2022 or any year. Has the Club been sold a pup with this new track promise ? Woof woof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted May 23, 2021 Report Share Posted May 23, 2021 Was it Alun Rossiter who posted a pic of the new greyhound track fencing, I hoped that was a hint that everything is go for next season?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gresham78 Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 Haven’t posted on here for some time but I feel I need to get the views of other Swindon fans; does anybody really believe the Robins will take to the track again at the Abbey Stadium? Read what Jason Doyle said in the Star the other week about Swindon fans needing some reassurance that speedway will return to Blunsdon next year. As per usual Gaming International have resumed their normal stance of total silence regarding anything to do with the redevelopment of the stadium. The problem is all through the process of the stadium upgrade GI have displayed very little will or intent that they really want the work to go ahead. I feel sorry for Rosco and the owners as I think they’re as much in the dark as the fans. I realise this is a bit of a gloomy post but I’m still feeling really disappointed about the closure of Somerset as I was going to go to the Oaktree this year to watch the Rebels in lieu of seeing the Robins. Is there any sign that work has started at the Abbey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Gresham78 said: Haven’t posted on here for some time but I feel I need to get the views of other Swindon fans; does anybody really believe the Robins will take to the track again at the Abbey Stadium? Read what Jason Doyle said in the Star the other week about Swindon fans needing some reassurance that speedway will return to Blunsdon next year. As per usual Gaming International have resumed their normal stance of total silence regarding anything to do with the redevelopment of the stadium. The problem is all through the process of the stadium upgrade GI have displayed very little will or intent that they really want the work to go ahead. I feel sorry for Rosco and the owners as I think they’re as much in the dark as the fans. I realise this is a bit of a gloomy post but I’m still feeling really disappointed about the closure of Somerset as I was going to go to the Oaktree this year to watch the Rebels in lieu of seeing the Robins. Is there any sign that work has started at the Abbey? I drive past 4 times a day, cant see anything at moment. Spoke to one of the main sponsor's, he doesnt think speedway will return there. It's a dying sport, and Covid is killing it off Edited June 12, 2021 by auntie doris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gresham78 Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 Sadly it seems to be going that way. Credit to Rob Godfrey & co for running the Premiership this year but with only 6 teams it’s all looking a bit forlorn. Im planning to go to Leicester this year sometime - let’s hope the Championship thrives this year.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noggin Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 Personally I think speedway is done in Swindon unfortunately, if there was any intent to build new stadium, would have begun already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gresham78 Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 23 minutes ago, noggin said: Personally I think speedway is done in Swindon unfortunately, if there was any intent to build new stadium, would have begun already. Yep, totally agree. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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