Thank you and farewell.

lovema75 · 11th April 2014, 10:17

With some reflection I have decided to "retire" - as I no longer have a 75 and don't see any prospects for owning one any time soon due to other commitments, and following some distasteful public and private feedback, it is time to move on.

I wish I could feel I had been able to contribute something to the club, but the reality is that I gained far more from it than I was able to put in. Despite never having met any of you, some of you members have been incredibly generous with your time and resources, helping a novice keep going. Thank you seems scant recognition.

Things have been difficult of late, and it was with regret I had to sell my last beautiful 75. I had always wanted one, and I ended up having 3, so that cant be bad!

I'm sorry the "competitions" have proved to be divisive. In fairness I feel bound to point out that they were only ever meant to be for amusement, no financial contributions were expected or sought, and if I got confused and sent the wrong "prizes" out to the wrong people, that is old age and not malice.

There will be some who will wish to respond negatively to this thread and if so feel free - it will your time you are wasting, not mine, as I will not be here to see it. It would be nice to think I might have another 75 at some point, but the cost of discourtesy that would come with it hardly seems worth the bother.

I wish you all well and continued enjoyment of your cars and thank you again.

MG Tom · 11th April 2014, 10:21

I guess I've missed something along the way, but I looked at your competitions with good humour and thank you for your time, generosity and wit.

Grumpy1 · 11th April 2014, 10:24

I really can't believe this post David!

How on earth anyone can have been discourteous to someone with your sense of humour and fun I'll never understand. A sad day my friend, a sad day.

All the best for the future whatever you decide to do and whatever car you drive,

Chad.

sikelsh · 11th April 2014, 10:27

This is a crazy post, I must have missed something, and anyone who thinks of your competition as more than just a chuckle, needs to leave themselves!

Your smokestone shoes would take some filling!

Simon

Dorset Bob · 11th April 2014, 10:38

David, please bear in mind all of the people that do not make distasteful public and private feedback.
They would out number the ones that do, hundreds to one.

There is a good bunch on here and you are one of them.

Stick around, we need your posts to add a smile to the day, when we are dealing with the sort of people that you mention, at work, or, in our day to day lives.

rontug · 11th April 2014, 10:40

I have read your post and found them quite a amusing,and looked fwd to your posts,I also must have missed something.

Gate Keeper · 11th April 2014, 10:42

Hi David, I am sorry I missed the competition posts, I was pre-occupied elsewhere. I think it is poor show to run another member down who is doing his best to get back on his feet again. Who ever the culprit is, I hope they will be forthcoming with an apology. I hope you will stay, as we need more guys like you in the club.

pab · 11th April 2014, 10:45

To be honest, I'll be sorry to see you go. Always enjoyed your fun posts, gave this place a breath of fresh air.

trikey · 11th April 2014, 10:46

Stick around David, another 75 will come along for you im sure

Yella Fella · 11th April 2014, 10:49

75s are in your blood. You'll not get away from here that easily! There are quite a few members who remain as members even though they have no 75 or ZT.

11th April 2014, 10:17	#1
lovema75 This is my second home 75 Tourer CDT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Enfield Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 63 Thanked 431 Times in 237 Posts	Thank you and farewell. With some reflection I have decided to "retire" - as I no longer have a 75 and don't see any prospects for owning one any time soon due to other commitments, and following some distasteful public and private feedback, it is time to move on. I wish I could feel I had been able to contribute something to the club, but the reality is that I gained far more from it than I was able to put in. Despite never having met any of you, some of you members have been incredibly generous with your time and resources, helping a novice keep going. Thank you seems scant recognition. Things have been difficult of late, and it was with regret I had to sell my last beautiful 75. I had always wanted one, and I ended up having 3, so that cant be bad! I'm sorry the "competitions" have proved to be divisive. In fairness I feel bound to point out that they were only ever meant to be for amusement, no financial contributions were expected or sought, and if I got confused and sent the wrong "prizes" out to the wrong people, that is old age and not malice. There will be some who will wish to respond negatively to this thread and if so feel free - it will your time you are wasting, not mine, as I will not be here to see it. It would be nice to think I might have another 75 at some point, but the cost of discourtesy that would come with it hardly seems worth the bother. I wish you all well and continued enjoyment of your cars and thank you again.

11th April 2014, 10:21	#2
MG Tom Posted a thing or two ex. MG ZT+ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northampton-ish Posts: 1,484 Thanks: 156 Thanked 98 Times in 95 Posts	I guess I've missed something along the way, but I looked at your competitions with good humour and thank you for your time, generosity and wit. __________________ '03 MG ZT+ 1.8T X-Power Grey with Monogram 'WTD' black alcantara trim. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My project thread HERE

11th April 2014, 10:24	#3
Grumpy1 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 2.5 2001 Royal Blue Connoissuer Auto Saloon Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield Posts: 2,466 Thanks: 447 Thanked 254 Times in 202 Posts	I really can't believe this post David! How on earth anyone can have been discourteous to someone with your sense of humour and fun I'll never understand. A sad day my friend, a sad day. All the best for the future whatever you decide to do and whatever car you drive, Chad. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] *Oh no! Not DRLs! Yes, I can* open the bonnet.**

11th April 2014, 10:27	#4
sikelsh This is my second home MGF Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 4,865 Thanks: 123 Thanked 281 Times in 178 Posts	This is a crazy post, I must have missed something, and anyone who thinks of your competition as more than just a chuckle, needs to leave themselves! Your smokestone shoes would take some filling! Simon __________________ Si Kelsh

11th April 2014, 10:38	#5
Dorset Bob Senior Citizen Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE,Chrysler 300C,124 Spider, Daytona 955i,Honda XL250 & Royal Enfield 650GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Kingdom of Wessex Posts: 6,976 Thanks: 2,391 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,686 Posts	David, please bear in mind all of the people that do not make distasteful public and private feedback. They would out number the ones that do, hundreds to one. There is a good bunch on here and you are one of them. Stick around, we need your posts to add a smile to the day, when we are dealing with the sort of people that you mention, at work, or, in our day to day lives. __________________ Let the good times roll............

11th April 2014, 10:40	#6
rontug Loves to post rover 75 Club SE cdt 2001 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Liverpool Posts: 311 Thanks: 355 Thanked 65 Times in 48 Posts	I have read your post and found them quite a amusing,and looked fwd to your posts,I also must have missed something.

11th April 2014, 10:42	#7
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,064 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	Hi David, I am sorry I missed the competition posts, I was pre-occupied elsewhere. I think it is poor show to run another member down who is doing his best to get back on his feet again. Who ever the culprit is, I hope they will be forthcoming with an apology. I hope you will stay, as we need more guys like you in the club.

11th April 2014, 10:45	#8
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	To be honest, I'll be sorry to see you go. Always enjoyed your fun posts, gave this place a breath of fresh air.

11th April 2014, 10:46	#9
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,767 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Stick around David, another 75 will come along for you im sure __________________ Lest we forget..

11th April 2014, 10:49	#10
Yella Fella Nemo Me Impune Lacessit None at the moment Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Glasgow's HMP Barlinnie, 'A' Hall, 2nd Flat Posts: 5,192 Thanks: 493 Thanked 1,094 Times in 666 Posts	75s are in your blood. You'll not get away from here that easily! There are quite a few members who remain as members even though they have no 75 or ZT. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]