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ACOC News and Events / National day 2017
« on: November 15, 2016, 19:53:42 »
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General Forum / 3 questions
« on: October 11, 2016, 11:26:39 »
David, at last a reply to an actual question - many thanks.
My view on the proposed register must be apparent from my post, however, if I had one of these 'Brexit registers' waved in front of my face - I'd take it, as it is, as you say, club history.
But it is out of date the moment someone included changed car/address/email/phone No/aftershave.
Maybe we should have had our own referendum - 'Do we, as a club, want a hard copy 2016 register' We could have had an on-line vote to show what the members rea........ Oh, I forgot no member can use the internet, can they, silly me.
Maybe I'm up against 'Living in the past' syndrome, a lot of members like living in the past, but with one exception - I bet they know the bang-up-to-date worth of the there precious car/s!!!!
As for the reluctance to step into the new age in which we live - I have 2 comments
1/ If learning how to use a modern PC solved all your financial problem - there would be no pc-illiterate people.
2/ What's wrong with the good-old-days - I'll tell you - cholera, TB, Oswald Mosely,The 3-day week/ Jimmy Saville (he does such good work for charity...)/ Loon pants.......
Look at the wonderful state of our motorcycle industry - silly little Japanese with there silly rice burners.........
My view on the proposed register must be apparent from my post, however, if I had one of these 'Brexit registers' waved in front of my face - I'd take it, as it is, as you say, club history.
But it is out of date the moment someone included changed car/address/email/phone No/aftershave.
Maybe we should have had our own referendum - 'Do we, as a club, want a hard copy 2016 register' We could have had an on-line vote to show what the members rea........ Oh, I forgot no member can use the internet, can they, silly me.
Maybe I'm up against 'Living in the past' syndrome, a lot of members like living in the past, but with one exception - I bet they know the bang-up-to-date worth of the there precious car/s!!!!
As for the reluctance to step into the new age in which we live - I have 2 comments
1/ If learning how to use a modern PC solved all your financial problem - there would be no pc-illiterate people.
2/ What's wrong with the good-old-days - I'll tell you - cholera, TB, Oswald Mosely,The 3-day week/ Jimmy Saville (he does such good work for charity...)/ Loon pants.......
Look at the wonderful state of our motorcycle industry - silly little Japanese with there silly rice burners.........
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General Forum / 3 questions
« on: October 11, 2016, 10:19:09 »
My original post is set out below- it read...
3 questions
1/ Is it possible to make posting photos on our wonderful forum as easy as it is to attach a photo to an email? if not, why not?
2/Is the ACOC forum open to non-members, if so, why? After all, it is the AC owner's club forum.
3/ Why is the club in the process of wasting money on producing a Brexit register? All the registers are on the club website. Seems to be a complete waste of the club's money and, for those that give there time so willingly,a waste of it!
So far we have had masses of comment on member v non-member access to the club's forum (Q2). There has been masses of opinion, but no reason why the club's forum is open to non-member - I am still waiting for an answer!
Everyone seems to think that posting photos on the forum could be easier (Q1), although those familiar with the process seem happy with things the way they are.
As for why this so called bound 'Brexit Register' is in the pipe-line (Q3)?? nothing, not even from Keith.
I would like it noted that I asked Q1 & Q2 because I wished to know the answers (I have been educated by a fact that has transpired during this post - that most forums are open to non-members of the club running the forum). No opinion was included, alltough I can see how some assumed I was against non-member access. If these 2 questions are read without any 'baggage' you will see that they are only asking. Q3 is a little more opinionated, I'll grant you.
I think my next move is an open letter to ACtion
3 questions
1/ Is it possible to make posting photos on our wonderful forum as easy as it is to attach a photo to an email? if not, why not?
2/Is the ACOC forum open to non-members, if so, why? After all, it is the AC owner's club forum.
3/ Why is the club in the process of wasting money on producing a Brexit register? All the registers are on the club website. Seems to be a complete waste of the club's money and, for those that give there time so willingly,a waste of it!
So far we have had masses of comment on member v non-member access to the club's forum (Q2). There has been masses of opinion, but no reason why the club's forum is open to non-member - I am still waiting for an answer!
Everyone seems to think that posting photos on the forum could be easier (Q1), although those familiar with the process seem happy with things the way they are.
As for why this so called bound 'Brexit Register' is in the pipe-line (Q3)
?? nothing, not even from Keith.I would like it noted that I asked Q1 & Q2 because I wished to know the answers (I have been educated by a fact that has transpired during this post - that most forums are open to non-members of the club running the forum). No opinion was included, alltough I can see how some assumed I was against non-member access. If these 2 questions are read without any 'baggage' you will see that they are only asking. Q3 is a little more opinionated, I'll grant you.
I think my next move is an open letter to ACtion
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General Forum / 3 questions
« on: October 10, 2016, 10:57:10 »
A reply to all those who hope that the forum remains open to non-members. I'm glad you all appreciate it so much, maybe your appreciation might show itself by taking out membership of the ACOC for one year as a thank you to all those fully paid-up members who fund the forum that you appreciate so much? or am I, once again expecting too much from those that appreciate it?? It wouldn't be there if not for members -think about it - if you want a service, it has to be paid for.
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General Forum / A new monthly meeting ?
« on: October 08, 2016, 10:48:17 »
Thanks Terry, though I'm not optimistic - seems people don't want to commit to anything these days!?!!?
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General Forum / 3 questions
« on: October 06, 2016, 12:41:49 »
Well, well, questions 1 & 2 certainly prompted some comments!
What about question 3 - Keith?
What about question 3 - Keith?
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General Forum / 3 questions
« on: October 05, 2016, 10:00:45 »
Keith, lifted straight from the Sept 2016 Action ACOC Council meeting review (page 10) –
REGISTERS: The editor is compiling the data for a new bound copy of all ACOC registers. It was suggested that they be called ‘The Brexit Registers’
As for your question re non-member website access: ‘why do you think they should be excluded’
If the forum is on the ACOC website, then I assume it is funded, managed and moderated by the ACOC. To allow non-members access seems strange. If someone is passionate enough about matters AC, I would have thought the first step would be to join the ACOC, then proceed to airing one’s views in Action and on the forum. I would be interested to know if issues brought up on the forum by non-members influence the actions of our guiding hands?
I have been told many times that the forum is not the recommended way to propose things, that is what Action is for, and the forum is to ask technical questions etc. exactly what ‘etc’ consists of is confusing. Maybe it would be wise to enlighten members exactly what the forum is and isn’t to be used for.
REGISTERS: The editor is compiling the data for a new bound copy of all ACOC registers. It was suggested that they be called ‘The Brexit Registers’
As for your question re non-member website access: ‘why do you think they should be excluded’
If the forum is on the ACOC website, then I assume it is funded, managed and moderated by the ACOC. To allow non-members access seems strange. If someone is passionate enough about matters AC, I would have thought the first step would be to join the ACOC, then proceed to airing one’s views in Action and on the forum. I would be interested to know if issues brought up on the forum by non-members influence the actions of our guiding hands?
I have been told many times that the forum is not the recommended way to propose things, that is what Action is for, and the forum is to ask technical questions etc. exactly what ‘etc’ consists of is confusing. Maybe it would be wise to enlighten members exactly what the forum is and isn’t to be used for.
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ACOC News and Events / National day 2017
« on: October 04, 2016, 18:10:56 »
I thought the majority are in the south east?
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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Tyres for 16 inch wheels
« on: October 01, 2016, 11:12:49 »
Can't say I agree with SBB's comments on feel and handling, but it's a personal choice, Beware wider tyres than that which were designed for your car. I have 16" Michelins, the standard tyre, on my Ace and they are so close to the wheel arch, they couldn't be an 1/8" wider and still have clearance! Conversely, the Aceca has 185-15s, and there's plenty of room
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General Forum / A new monthly meeting ?
« on: September 21, 2016, 12:08:17 »
'A Norwegian Blue?'
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General Forum / A new monthly meeting ?
« on: September 21, 2016, 10:54:23 »
BE774 - sorry but circa 340 people have read the post. When they read it has nothing to do with it. I posted a post asking for interest in forming a new monthly meeting and 340 people read it - simple . People don't read posts without knowing the initial subject , unless it's one with multiple pages and the subject may have wandered from the thread.
Anyway, I wish I'd got as many responses first time round, or are those registered more interested in being pedantic???
It's not luck that's needed, it's an interest in getting together with other AC owners on monthly basis that's needed, still I'll probably be deemed to 'prickly' after this post---bye
Anyway, I wish I'd got as many responses first time round, or are those registered more interested in being pedantic???
It's not luck that's needed, it's an interest in getting together with other AC owners on monthly basis that's needed, still I'll probably be deemed to 'prickly' after this post---bye
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General Forum / A new monthly meeting ?
« on: September 20, 2016, 22:45:08 »
Robin, good to hear from you, we've spoken before, so I know who you are! If anything does get off the ground I'll be sure to let everyone in the the club know by the means of both the forum and ACtion.
In reply to Jam2's response - circa 340 people had read this post and only 1 reply prior to this latest call! So far I have put nothing in ACtion, and at this rate I can't see the point other than giving Terry something to fill half a page. I may change my user name to 'disillusioned of New Milton'
In reply to Jam2's response - circa 340 people had read this post and only 1 reply prior to this latest call! So far I have put nothing in ACtion, and at this rate I can't see the point other than giving Terry something to fill half a page. I may change my user name to 'disillusioned of New Milton'
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General Forum / A new monthly meeting ?
« on: September 20, 2016, 12:09:35 »
I thought I'd give it one more go before I have a rant in ACtion concerning the lack of response.
Everyone keeps telling me about our ageing membership and how our cars are going to be beyond the pockets of the next generation of members.
Then someone tries to arrange a monthly meeting in an area bereft of any AC activities, and I get 1 reply.
No wonder our club is doomed with the enthusiasm at this level.
I'd like to thank Morgy for the reply back in August.
ps - I don't expect any constructive response to this posting - so I don't know why I bothered.
Everyone keeps telling me about our ageing membership and how our cars are going to be beyond the pockets of the next generation of members.
Then someone tries to arrange a monthly meeting in an area bereft of any AC activities, and I get 1 reply.
No wonder our club is doomed with the enthusiasm at this level.
I'd like to thank Morgy for the reply back in August.
ps - I don't expect any constructive response to this posting - so I don't know why I bothered.
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General Forum / AK1318
« on: September 11, 2016, 11:11:01 »
It seems a lot of money to me. I would be surprised if it sells for anywhere near £150K! very surprised indeed.
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General Forum / Rug top loader rear splined flange
« on: August 25, 2016, 10:49:54 »
Hi Vince, can't answer your question, but it might help if you said what car you are referring to??
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