NE Regionals splitting???

[baD]

Originally Posted by chris68nufc

Jim
Why are you just popping in and out of the thread when you feel like it? I have the feeling you are taking the p**s again, and stirring things up.

Agreed - Jim says he doesn't care where he races - or where he takes a (the) p**s, evidently !

Loved reading this thread, must learn to read faster than you guys can type ! - tho' I got bored with it when someone turned it into a "never mind what the NE lads want, lets help out the NW clubs", there's never a moderator about when you want one.

Out of all this, I cannot see one suggestion by the non-NNE lads which would have a bigger positive impact than the consequential negative ones which you would have to take on board. Ask YORC & BBC committee's if they would be happy with less income from less well attended regionals!

And djdunc - unless you want to be cited in a legal action for actual bodily damage, (I have the x-rays to prove it) I'd suggest you tone down your posts as you are not a good example to potential r/c enthusiasts. This goes for all R/C forums you stick your muddy paw print into!

[djduncaz]

Originally Posted by chris68nufc

Jim

Why are you just popping in and out of the thread when you feel like it? I have the feeling you are taking the p**s again, and stirring things up.

By the way DJDuncaz is a filthy Makem and deserves to be locked in a room with the gimp from Pulp Fiction. HE is a disgrace and never a Geordie and should never be allowed to race again. He has once called me names and i will never forgive him. Also, the dog you should be betting on is the 1 that has a crap before the race. Top tip!

jim only takes the piss in bushes and im a shields lad i hate makems . as for the gimp thing id love that he het the biggst kickin of his life lol

[Stu]

Originally Posted by chris68nufc

Jim
....... I have the feeling you are taking the p**s again, and stirring things up.

........

I dont think Jim is doing that - he is just playing devils advocate for the sake of discussion.

Many of us that moan on about the cost of fuel & miles do regionals & nationals - virtually no local club meetings - so it's our own fault we spend too much.
I find weekend meetings are a good compensator for long distance. I missed Jarrow because I felt it was too far for me for one day, but I did the weekender at South Shields quite happily. I'll make the trip to Preston Park for the same reason.

[djduncaz]

Originally Posted by baD

Agreed - Jim says he doesn't care where he races - or where he takes a (the) p**s, evidently !

Loved reading this thread, must learn to read faster than you guys can type ! - tho' I got bored with it when someone turned it into a "never mind what the NE lads want, lets help out the NW clubs", there's never a moderator about when you want one.

Out of all this, I cannot see one suggestion by the non-NNE lads which would have a bigger positive impact than the consequential negative ones which you would have to take on board. Ask YORC & BBC committee's if they would be happy with less income from less well attended regionals!

And djdunc - unless you want to be cited in a legal action for actual bodily damage, (I have the x-rays to prove it) I'd suggest you tone down your posts as you are not a good example to potential r/c enthusiasts. This goes for all R/C forums you stick your muddy paw print into!

its ok il get legal aid. and il pay u back a pound a week ... ha way man bill it was accident get a grip legal action ... be funny that in court (not that it would ever make it) .. i was standin on a rope at a toy car race when a toy car hit me in the foot by ACCIDENT . go see the brca ive paid up to date it covers me.

and i dont use any other rc forums .

[Cockerill]

Carl, how would combining NE & NW in any way contribute to reducing traveling distance's? We don;t need to combine with the NW at all, only you seem to think that.

[Northy]

Just seen this post, I've been at the hospital for two days with my little girl.

Right, here we go:

If anyone want's to know why Bury didn't get a regional, please ask me or any other member of the NE consortium.

If Jarrow want to know why they only got a one day event (same as Batley) please can you take that up with me or any other member of the NE consortium.

Clubs request regional events, and the reason there have been more in the 'Southern' part of the region in years gone by is because that's where the clubs were applying - simple. Sorry, venues have not been choosen in the past on traveling distances. I can not remember a venue that has applied recently not getting at least one meeting. The guys from the Northern most clubs have not been poorly treated, we can only hold events at venues that ask for them.

We have 8 meetings this year on 5 weekends, this was to save some traveling.

Cutting costs may be (or already might be) an issue for some. I have heard of other sports that require traveling cuting rounds to cut costs.

I don't like how some people has been singled out in this thread - that does not help at all.

And most important, THIS IS NOT BEING PLANNED IN ANY WAY, it was someone asking a question on a public forum.

Can we all play nicely please?

Cheers,

G

[jimarea51]

Well, well, welll

I wondered how long it would take for my minor indescrassion to be brought back up, (prehaps a personal vendetta is being launched?)...

Well for the one's amongst us that can remain constructive, I think this thread has been very informative, and given people a good insight into the opinions of the region as a whole, weather it be for or against less travelling to compete...

chris68nufc, I'm sorry you feel this way, I can assure you no harm was intended from this discussion, as I keep on stating, the biggest part of racing costs is the fuel... Therfore we thought it would be good to see if other's felt the same way, which apparently doesn't concern the majority of you out there...

I for one will continue to travel to race, no matter how far it is, but you must concider that one day you'll all think, Hmmmm I going to miss this meeting because it's too far/expencive on fuel...

I think its nice that the region can express its views on here through the week, this eliviates the need for consortium meeting etc. Or use up valuble time at the race track, although I feel people wouldn't say some of the things they have if it were face to face...

Until I return...

JIm

[rcracer]

I dont think alot of people saw this as just a discussion to get everyones veiws on the subject Jim, its a shame it turned into a bit of a slanging match as it is a very interesting debate , nobody is trying to push out the far north east clubs as some seem to think. most people dont exactly like spending a fortune on fuel but thats life take up embroidery if you dont want to "shell" out for fuel as its part and parcel of racing, idealy we would all like a track situated in our home town but the odds of that are slimmer than me . to race events you need to travel..end of.

Neil

[nobby]

please can we just forget about the things that went on at jarrow involving jim.
some people are still upset by it but hopefully we have managed to sort that out so please leave it.

as for you starting this thread jim i for one understand what your getting at when it comes to fuel.
my family run a transport company and the cost of fuel is really hitting hard on people.
the avearge cost for fuel for a 44ton truck has gone up by one thousand pounds a month in the last six months.
so i do know what your getting at, but i think the reason people got upset wasn't with you or your post, it was people from other regions seeing this post as a way to make a quick fix for there flagging regionals.

but please don't try and change things it's been a great year so for.

as i said if other regions arn't doing to well i think they need to look at club level and try to bring new people in to the sport.

[jimarea51]

Chris(Nobby)

Well said and thanks for the support

JIm

[Chrislong]

This thread has lost the plot somewhat.

People ought to understand and respect that opinions are allowed to differ, and discussion is healthy. No need to loose the plot, become aggressive, offend people etc...

[Lee]

It is a shame that people have to bring up incidents that people have apologised for and forgotten about

It was a very interesting debate and one that for me has made me realise that in reality we are not exactly deprived of places to race, within an hour and a half you can be at any of the tracks from any of the others if you catch my drift.

I dont think there is a need for a change and it will only damage the region if it was to split. I also dont think it is necessary to talk about the North west in the north east region of the forum unless it is valid. On this topic it was not and it is not up to people in the north east to help the north west, how many of the NW drivers support the NE.

** Apart from damo and stu**

[rcracer]

true lee the north east is a strong region with good turnouts so why change.

[Cockerill]

http://www.oople.com/forums/showpost...55&postcount=4

Maybe we don't travel as much as we think

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Originally Posted by jimarea51

So would everyone be happy to travel to my new imageinery club based at the southeren most end of the region, lets say for arguments sake Doncaster....

How do the guys at shouth shilds/JArrow feel about having to travel to the most southeren end of the region, twice a year for the 2wd and 4wd regionals??

keep on posting, and sharing your opinions

JIm

I'm from Teesside,

I travelled to Worksop outdoors when it was part of the NE some years back. Didn't camp out just drove there and back in the day even for 2 day events. 397.2 miles, and I'll do it again just to have fun

[nobby]

is this turning into a competition to see who travels the most miles to race?

ok i'll start i travel to chesterfield for a club night on the odd saturday
=320 miles round trip

[Lee]

Southport for me on sunday 321

[rcracer]

Hull to kampenhout Distance: 328.89 miles, about 7 hours 32 mins

sorry back on topic

[Lee]

Amateur, Durham to collegno 1000+ Next friday

[rcracer]

Neil turns around and walks away