Good evening, and Good Bye...

Weird day... there's been some bickering on facebook and in our "little group's" WhatsApp group discussion thread, combined with my realisation that I can't survive financially and do this great hobby of ours without selling some 'Bits' on the side to support my hobby (obsession) ... and with some new products I've recently listed "standing on Martin's toes". I've reluctantly decided I won't be as welcome on here as in past times, so it's time to call it a day for the New Year and wander off...

The buggy will continue as and when I have time and spare finances.. but won't be posted anywhere...

I'll continue to greenlane with my mates, and without them on occasions too...

I'll continue as ZookBOB to fund my obsession / hobby...

So, can I take this opportunity to wish you all a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year and wish you "TaRa for now"...

Dave

Sorry to read this Dave
Happy new year to you too
I'm sure i will see you in 2020

See you on the lanes mate, will miss your updates.....

sniper

As I am sure is true of all members here, I will miss your contributions. I have always enjoyed watching your progress on the projects that you have kindly shared.

Happy New Year. Good luck and stay well.

Bob

I'm guessing this forum has given you great pleasure over the years and far from being just a place to shift bits and pieces. Social media can be a nasty place but luckily far more people mean you well than not. Don't let a bit of bickering spoil your enjoyment of your chosen hobby, stuff 'em.
May I take this opportunity to wish you and yours all the best for the New Year.
Chris

Life's to short mate don't go, get back on here and carry on with the threads I personally enjoy them and I think it brings people to the forum etc and into the world of 4x4 with the jimny, upto people's personal preferences where they buy there parts from.....

Also got to say I enjoy your build threads etc so sorry you feel the need to cut us off. I deleted Facebook and any other forms of social media, mainly as I got fed up of the "my life's better than yours" feel of these places. You may guess I am over a certain age as I can happily live without these modern forms of torture, but I do find the old-fashioned forums a much more pleasant environment.
Sad to see you go, but you gotta do what you need to do.
Good luck
Mike

All I can do is echo the other comments , I've only been on here for about a year now, but have read through some of the threads , and advice offered .
As has been said the instant social media accounts cause more harm than good generally because it tends to need instant gratification or one up man ship .....if of course the reply in actually on topic!
I run a club for the Suzuki Katana 80's bikes .....our forum is like this one you get Good advice from enthusiasts with knowledge, some times your told your a muppet but that is because it's in context...
There is a FB page run by a club member but the visitors generally just want to to brag and generally don't turn up to events .
So my point is if you need time away ...that's what's needed, but don't be a stranger,
A club which this forum is ....is only as good as its members .
See you soon.

S200KYS wrote: I've reluctantly decided I won't be as welcome on here as in past times, so it's time to call it a day for the New Year and wander off.:

Without knowing anything about the situation, from this thread it feels like you may have added 2+2 and come up with 5. Why have you decided you won't be as welcome? Doesn't make any sense to me

Sorry, I'm back... sort of...

I had a hissy fit the other day, but behind it all is the realisation that it is indeed time to call it a day...

My ongoing health problems, especially my eyesight, mean I'm selling my toys... I'll link them in the for sale section, so if you know anyone that's after a nice gold daily driver or a battered and bruised blue greenlaner, please point them in my direction...

Dave