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PostPosted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:51 pm    Post subject: what would you like to see Reply with quote

If anything you wanted 'could' be done (and I'm not saying it can) what would you like to see on the forum in terms of new sections, ideas that would attract new people to stay? , or anything that comes to mind, PM or stick it on this thread. Fanks Smile

*warning* don't bother with petty sarcasm or being a smartass I'll just delete it, I'm looking for positive ideas NB: this is not forum owner sanctioned just me hunting for ideas...
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 3:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i think the return of a set night for meeting up for a natter etc would go a way to bringing folk together and would probably give birth to even more ideas.
however i think the venue needs to be more central as the members are quite diverse in thier locations ...not be a gastronomic emporium where one has to be marcus pierre white and comment on the quality of the Foie Gras or one requires the wallet of richard branson for a plate of chips....for the older members im refering to "the mucky duck" style of venue be found.
also that the venue be one that The Management" ( admins , moderators etc" have sat down, talked about and vetted and once decided have set as the weekly meet for BHF members.
Granted not everyone will be able to make it , im personally governed by working hours so probably ruled out most weeks but ...it used to work ....and if its not broken dont fix it ..which is what people tried to do......now it is broken....and requires extensive surgery and some managment.
Get that up and running and then you can cut out the online debates and misinterpritations and have real time head to head discussions.

oh and world peace
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 6:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm with

Good idea Pete, but I also find it difficult to make a mid-week meet for a natter. I would rather spend my time riding my bike as I do on my Wednesday evening runs. We always have a natter at the end of these, and, as attendees know, I usually make a route up on the night and try to return to a reasonably central location according to who is there.

Speaking of which I shall start these up again soon. Roll on summer.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 6:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i whole heartedly support your midweek rides and know your passion to be riding the bike rather talking about it but who says it has to be a wednesday ....in fact why a school night at all...why not a friday night as a wind down to the week ...? in fact during the cooler months what dictates you need to arrive on a bike...im just suggesting a dedicated nioght for a bit of social each week
ill leave it in the hands of the gods
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 9:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

OK, The Pied Bull, Farningham this Friday it is for you and me Pete!

Seriously though you're right, it doesn't have to be a Wednesday.
And not necessarily on the bike, but something central would be good.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 9:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cool chalked up!
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 8:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Loco wrote:
Cool chalked up!


to quote picard..."make it so"
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 4:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I like the idea of a Friday night run...My hours have change (use to work till 10pm every night) but I don't work that late on Fridays any more Smile
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 6:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wagon and horses in Addlestone is a good pub.... Not much parking for bikes or cars but me and spike can walk there Laughing

It would be nice to get something regular up and running, as we don't seem to do the lunchtime meets etc regularly anymore due to people moving away or actually getting jobs!!
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 9:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Wagon and horses in Addlestone is a good pub.... Not much parking for bikes or cars !


pretty bloody useless pub then Laughing
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 9:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

For those of you who know forum members, summer is a long way off (ie:my recruitment drive) and who haven't caused any issues but decided not to participate in this forum anymore ask them to come back and comment also Smile
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 6:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sharky wrote:
Wagon and horses in Addlestone is a good pub.... Not much parking for bikes or cars but me and spike can walk there Laughing

It would be nice to get something regular up and running, as we don't seem to do the lunchtime meets etc regularly anymore due to people moving away or actually getting jobs!!



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PostPosted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 6:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

11 replies and way over 100 views.......so everyone's happy with the current situation eh? no
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 12:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm down in Worthing, so most of the evening pub meets you're suggesting are too far for me. But if you have any runs/meets etc planned that are more southerly, I'll certainly make the effort to join up with you. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 7:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

1stGarry wrote:
I'm down in Worthing, so most of the evening pub meets you're suggesting are too far for me. But if you have any runs/meets etc planned that are more southerly, I'll certainly make the effort to join up with you. Very Happy


Black Rabbit Arundel or Cricketers Duncton? Smile
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 8:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Aaahhhh... The Black Rabbit - memories Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Black rabbit suits me, and I'll be happy to buy you old fellas a drink!! Smile
BTW, I am definitely a FWR these days.
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 6:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

1stGarry wrote:
Black rabbit suits me, and I'll be happy to buy you old fellas a drink!! Smile
BTW, I am definitely a FWR these days.


Welcome to the fold been a FWR for years lol
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Where dafuq is the minority bunny?
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 11:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Carnage wrote:
Where dafuq is the minority bunny?

Errrr.... Arundel!
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 11:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

JimBo wrote:
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Where dafuq is the minority bunny?

Errrr.... Arundel!


ohh thats ok then nice an central Rolling Eyes...tbh id have thought somewhere around nearby the guvnors gaff would be more appropriate.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 2:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Carnage wrote:
tbh id have thought somewhere around nearby the guvnors gaff would be more appropriate.

Not for Garry it isn't. Laughing

I think what we meant was an evening ride with a quick drink in the Black Swan (with Garry buying) and then a slow ride home. It's a very nice location, especially in the evening with a nice sunset.

Or the Blacksmiths Arms, Adversane?
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 8:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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tbh id have thought somewhere around nearby the guvnors gaff would be more appropriate.

Not for Garry it isn't. Laughing

I think what we meant was an evening ride with a quick drink in the Black Swan (with Garry buying) and then a slow ride home. It's a very nice location, especially in the evening with a nice sunset.

Or the Blacksmiths Arms, Adversane?


that's still 144 miles round trip for a drink and a socialise vs 64 miles for me to Godstone and back and approx 90 for gary and approx 76 for loco ...still not even but a closer balance ( and ill bet Godstone has some nice summer evening views too)
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 8:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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[ ( and ill bet Godstone has some nice summer evening views too)


Believe me, Biggus sunbathing in a mankini on Godstone Green is NOT A PLEASANT SIGHT !!!!
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 10:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wivvy's place. We can all have a go at sticking needles in his eyeballs for him......oh that would be a great party game..
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