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Thread Author: BobbyG	Replies: 134

New Tue 2 Mar 10 17:31   Who is missing from the old crowd? - BobbyG

I know there has been mention of Stu, DP etc but is it worthwhile trying to list who is missing from the old regular gang and see if anyone might have email adresses for them through previous private correspondence? Of course some may not want to come, some may be here under different names and want to keep it that way! I will search through my archives, I am sure I contacted Stu at one time with a valeting query but not sure.

New Tue 2 Mar 10 18:11   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Iffy

I was wondering the same thing. Since DP was a mod, he must know of this site. I'm sure Stu did a job for one of the others, so that person may have an email address. I might have missed them, but others I've not seen here include Harleyman, b308, jbif, Stuartli and woodster. And is Bill Payer with us? Or Tack? Any more for any more?

New Tue 2 Mar 10 18:15   Who is missing from the old crowd? - swiss tony

I have Guy's email addy, if he isnt already here... XJS guy that is....

New Tue 2 Mar 10 18:31   Who is missing from the old crowd? - rtj70

DP probably knows about this but was only briefly a mod before the problems on the other site. Guy is not here yet. Some people I knew the email address of like DP were told where we were. It might take time for people to read emails and check here. Keep the names coming because maybe someone on here knows their email address and can invite them. Last edited by: rtj70 on Tue 2 Mar 10 at 18:31

New Tue 2 Mar 10 20:44   Who is missing from the old crowd? - BobbyG

Have searched and can't find Stu's email address. Was sure I had emailed him but obviously not.

New Tue 2 Mar 10 21:11   Who is missing from the old crowd? - swiss tony

well... I think I have messaged stu, I could be wrong, but im sure I, if not everyone, will soon find out. Google is my friend. (I hope!)

New Tue 2 Mar 10 21:43   Who is missing from the old crowd? - bathtub tom

The message I got went into my spam - I guess that tells you what Yahoo! thinks about this place. ;>)

New Wed 3 Mar 10 07:39   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Dog

How's about Brentus + pete&hisgolf + HJ - are they AWOL as well?

New Wed 3 Mar 10 08:13   Who is missing from the old crowd? - tyro

Sorry if I've missed something, but what about the BR's resident Focus RS driver? Last edited by: tyro on Wed 3 Mar 10 at 08:13

New Wed 3 Mar 10 08:22   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Zero

yes - where is the cheesy one.

New Wed 3 Mar 10 10:20   Who is missing from the old crowd? - BiggerBadderDave

Where's Lud? (I've cunningly changed my name so nobody knows who I was) Last edited by: BiggerBadderDave on Wed 3 Mar 10 at 10:21

New Wed 3 Mar 10 10:34   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Dog

>>> Where's Lud? <<< See ~ Armel Coussine, I thought you would have worked that out, being a Scholar.

New Wed 3 Mar 10 10:59   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Robin O'Reliant

>> (I've cunningly changed my name so nobody knows who I was) >> Same here, I think we've got them well fooled, he he. Where's Cliff Pope?

New Thu 18 Mar 10 15:04   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Cliff Pope

>> >> (I've cunningly changed my name so nobody knows who I was) >> >> >> Same here I think we've got them well fooled he he. >> >> Where's Cliff Pope? >> That's made my day - someone remembers me :)

New Sun 7 Mar 10 01:26   Who is missing from the old crowd? - XJSguy

Hi, I have just registered, bit busy for much contribution to forum sat moment.. still love the XJS, treated it to a really thorough clean and polish the other day and covered it with my new tailored StormForce cover from Just Roadster, next day the heavens opened!!!! reason for the effort is that I was about to go overseas for 2 weeks - I am sitting in Kuala Lumpur writing this. Thinking of treating it to this: classic-transformations.com/transformations.html Got a quote for a days "detailing" work, engine bay then moving to rest of car depening on time left (he charges for the day)... he has come highly recommended. Am I going soft? Guy

New Sun 7 Mar 10 10:03   Who is missing from the old crowd? - swiss tony

Welcome Guy, Great to see you here! hope you have a great time in Kuala Lumpur.

New Sun 7 Mar 10 10:08   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Iffy

...Welcome Guy, Great to see you here!... Yep, there's plenty of room this morning. I've seen one man lurking around, now all I need to find is his dog. :)

New Sun 7 Mar 10 11:54   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Bellboy

Looks like the chap does an excellent detailing job to me and as he charges by the day you both know where you stand on charges. Oh and welcome to the madhouse

New Wed 3 Mar 10 10:22   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Alanovich

Would like to see Workshop Tech here.

New Wed 3 Mar 10 14:05   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Bromptonaut

I'm fairly sure Stu lived in either Church or Chapel Brampton. Searching for car valeters in that area produces a return with the initial S but no email/web. If there's a mobile number I might try a speculative text. Last edited by: Bromptonaut on Wed 3 Mar 10 at 14:07

New Wed 3 Mar 10 15:54   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Armel Coussine

I note Altea Ego as a grand absent... very witty, not as harsh as he likes to pretend. An HJ neighbour of course and perhaps loyalist... but I too am a loyalist up to a point.

New Wed 3 Mar 10 16:19   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Bromptonaut

>> I note Altea Ego as a grand absent... very witty not as harsh as he >> likes to pretend. >> The Altea has, IIRC been replaced by some sort of Mitsubishi and ex RF now seems to masquerade as "Zero"

New Wed 3 Mar 10 20:07   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Zero

Life is a masquerade old chum, come to the................

New Thu 4 Mar 10 12:20   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Armel Coussine

Oh hello Z... I knew that actually but associated it with HJ site.

New Wed 3 Mar 10 18:35   Who is missing from the old crowd? - VxFan

>> I'm fairly sure Stu lived in either Church or Chapel Brampton. Someone emailed me and mentioned that they've told Stu about C4P.

New Wed 3 Mar 10 20:29   Who is missing from the old crowd? - bathtub tom

OK. I guess my new monicker was too obtuse for anyone to 'out' me, so I'll have to do it myself. ;>) looseat len. And not a closet in sight!

New Wed 3 Mar 10 21:12   Who is missing from the old crowd? - R.P.

We'd figured it tom ! (Before I dropped my wand that is ))

New Thu 4 Mar 10 08:13   Who is missing from the old crowd? - bathtub tom

It must've been 'cos I mentioned the Almera in my profile. Many people are too embarrassed to admit they've got one. ;>)

New Thu 4 Mar 10 08:26   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Dog

>>>Almera in my profile. Many people are too embarrassed to admit they've got one<<< Wash your mouth out with soap that man - The Almera is a great (British built) car, and believe me - I've ad sum.

New Thu 4 Mar 10 08:59   Who is missing from the old crowd? - R.P.

No - there was some sort of poetic resonance to your new nickname.

New Thu 4 Mar 10 10:36   Who is missing from the old crowd? - captain grimes

>> Would like to see Workshop Tech here. Yes, I'd echo this - as a non-techie (hence frequent reader but rare poster) I've found WT's contributions very illuminating. Any chance of one of those mysterious email tip-offs...?

New Thu 4 Mar 10 15:05   Who is missing from the old crowd? - tyro

Would like to see Workshop Tech here. I'd echo that, too. And by the way, is madf here? Last edited by: tyro on Thu 4 Mar 10 at 15:06

New Thu 4 Mar 10 19:05   Who is missing from the old crowd? - VxFan

>> And by the way is madf here? Unlike somewhere else I could mention, we've still got a decent forum search ;o) www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?v=e&t=235&m=3103

New Thu 4 Mar 10 21:22   Who is missing from the old crowd? - tyro

Ta very much, DD. For some reason, I never thought of that.

New Wed 3 Mar 10 21:31   Who is missing from the old crowd? - ....

Some may be fighting the technology. I had problems getting an account working. Created OK but could not log in. Webmaster is aware of this.

New Wed 3 Mar 10 23:24   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Stuu

Im genuinely touched anybody wanted to track me down. Thanks guys. Not in Brampton now though. Im 10 mins from GB now. Lucky him!

New Thu 4 Mar 10 05:38   Who is missing from the old crowd? - swiss tony

>> Im genuinely touched anybody wanted to track me down. Stu... we missed you! (as we do those still MIA...) may I ask who did track you down? I tried, and if it wasn't you we may have a 2nd Stu arrive any moment!

New Thu 4 Mar 10 08:10   Who is missing from the old crowd? - MD

Best thing can have this weather. Stew that is. MD

New Thu 4 Mar 10 09:11   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Stuu

>>may I ask who did track you down?<< Email that 'never happened', you know the drill :-)

New Thu 4 Mar 10 12:47   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Mapmaker

jbif. The site is yet young, but it needs a proper, mandraulic search function.

New Thu 4 Mar 10 15:26   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Skoda

hopefully WorkshopTech will show up soon. Can't beat him for straight talking and experience. NumberCruncher's another fountain of knowledge that seems to have taken the scenic route over here too.

New Fri 5 Mar 10 10:49   Who is missing from the old crowd? - BiggerBadderDave

What about Kevin, the Jag aficionado whose other car is V8 Camaro? Hope he shows up. Top bloke with great taste.

New Fri 5 Mar 10 14:06   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Adam

Much like your good self! Couldn't resist signing up; hello everyone!

New Fri 5 Mar 10 14:23   Who is missing from the old crowd? - tyro

Couldn't resist signing up; hello everyone! Not the Adam???? Greetings! Long time no see. Last edited by: tyro on Fri 5 Mar 10 at 14:25

New Fri 5 Mar 10 21:42   Who is missing from the old crowd? - PhilW

Adam?? the original Adam?? The smaller Adam?? The one who gave me a memory stick all that time ago when I didn't even know what a memory stick was?? And was still using my floppy? I still use it - the memory stick that is, not the floppy!! Good to "see" you again Adam! Phil

New Fri 5 Mar 10 23:20   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Adam

Yes, i'm afraid it's me! it might be a new site but it feels just like the old days again! Thanks for the warm welcome!

New Fri 5 Mar 10 23:38   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Avant

Indeed - welcome back Adam! The nice thing about this forum is that most of the people I think of as friends have come over. It'll be interesting to see what happens when HJ's site is resurrected: with luck there'll be room for both. Last edited by: Avant on Fri 5 Mar 10 at 23:39

New Sat 6 Mar 10 12:06   Who is missing from the old crowd? - swiss tony

>> It'll be interesting to see what happens when HJ's site is resurrected: with luck there'll be room for both. >> The problem for HJ as I see it is, the longer its down for, the less chance of old members going back. I think there ia room for both - after all there are at present many motoring forums - BUT the longer its away, the more chance of its direction / feel etc, will change, maybe that will be a good thing for him, maybe it wont. I know that I was checking HJ for updates daily, now? Im down to every few days, if I remember....

New Sat 6 Mar 10 12:15   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Bellboy

has anyone rung him up to make sure hes ok? he might be stuck in his bath or something www.smileyvault.com/albums/misc/smiley-vault-misc-005.gif

New Sat 6 Mar 10 12:53   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Fenlander

>>>The problem for HJ as I see it is, the longer its down for, the less chance of old members going back>>> HJ will always have the huge advantage of his Sat Telegraph profile... and that fact that... all credit to him... he's established something of a brand. That's why I was always sad to see he seemed to encourage a forum character/feel that wasn't always the best. It is quite likely though his new forum will re-establish in a natural way just from folks who click through after looking at the main website for car info. I am one of those who found this place from it's earliest moments and am pleased to see it's here... but I'm under no illusions that the 30, 50,100 or however many folks that have transferred here are in any way crucial to the new HJ forum being a success such that if they (we) don't return it will somehow fail. Last edited by: Fenlander on Sat 6 Mar 10 at 12:54

New Sat 6 Mar 10 13:22   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Iffy

I wonder if there is a demand for two forums appealing to 'people like us'. I will not even read a forum where bad language is allowed, and I like to see a reasonable standard of spelling, punctuation, and what could be termed an 'adult' standard of debate. This cuts out about 99 per cent of the internet population. 'My' forum needs to be busy enough to be conversational, and not too garish in layout. This cuts out about 99 per cent of internet motoring forums. The old Back Room was the only forum of which I was a regular member. I spent enough time there, and do so here, so can't see me posting to both.

New Sat 6 Mar 10 16:07   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Armel Coussine

My guess is that the forum ranks fairly low in HJ's list of priorities. Being an enthusiast himself he likes it and has encouraged it, but I don't think he always has time to scan it fully himself, and I doubt if on its own it is a big earner. This is all surmise however. Unlike some others I don't mind a wide variety of poster types and am fairly tolerant of a measure of rudeness and bad language, while understanding that sensitive plants and people of very sheltered upbringing are, or pretend to be, shocked by such things. So I don't give a damn about people who can't spell or punctuate if what they say has some interest, and being choleric myself am not surprised when people get angry and return insult for insult. I didn't always agree with the HJ moderators but on the whole they seemed well-meaning and ran a decent shop. I look forward to the site's return with interest.

New Sat 6 Mar 10 17:13   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Westpig

I couldn't stick that Lud fellow......;-)

New Sat 6 Mar 10 17:52   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Bellboy

I miss his whit especially on a sunday

New Sat 6 Mar 10 18:04   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Runfer D'Hills

As in Whit Sunday ?

New Sat 6 Mar 10 19:40   Who is missing from the old crowd? - MD

You 'H' didn't need to ask that

New Sun 7 Mar 10 12:15   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Runfer D'Hills

I know Martin, sorry I've not been well.......best I could do. ;-)

New Fri 19 Mar 10 11:12   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Cliff Pope

>> The old Back Room was the only forum of which I was a regular member. snipquote - no need to quote the whole post Cliff, a brief summary is sufficient, thanks I can't help noticing that this forum works perfectly wherease the old one was plagued with technical problems. Yet it is I understand simply the body shell of the old one, saved from the scrappage scheme and rebuilt with a few used components from a scrapyard? Last edited by: Webmaster on Fri 19 Mar 10 at 11:20

New Fri 19 Mar 10 15:42   Who is missing from the old crowd? - car4play

>> ... the old one was plagued with technical problems. Are we talking about the same "old one"? Not much rebuilt on this one apart from the widget thing on the RHS, email notifications and a few under-the-hood kind of upgrades.

New Fri 19 Mar 10 17:21   Who is missing from the old crowd? - rtj70

I think (and hope) they are referring to the HJ site as the old one ;-) No naughty adverts on there yet though! Check your email. Last edited by: rtj70 on Fri 19 Mar 10 at 17:21

New Sat 20 Mar 10 07:40   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Cliff Pope

>> I think (and hope) they are referring to the HJ site as the old one >> ;-) >> Yes, I was. I understood that it's operating system or whatever it is called had been sold off as a job lot, hence the familiar look of this site? Yes, exactly like putting on comfortable old shoes. Or, as the welcoming messages say, like walking into an old familiar pub. All the old comfortable seats and settles are there, they've left the real log fire, all that's changed is the horrible intrusive games machine has been thrown out.

New Mon 8 Mar 10 02:26   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Statistical Outlier

I've emailed NC, hopefully he'll turn up.

New Tue 16 Mar 10 02:45   Who is missing from the old crowd? - devonite

Ha! bet you all thought you`d managed to lose me!! - you`ll have to try harder next time! i was a boy-scout (a bit ago now tho) and used my tracking skills to get here. changed my reg to outwit you even more, - maybe should change it to Pimpernel!

New Tue 16 Mar 10 07:33   Who is missing from the old crowd? - MD

Where's NowWheels??

New Tue 16 Mar 10 08:26   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Dog

(((Where's NowWheels??))) - - - - - - - -> www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?f=3&t=151 :)

New Thu 18 Mar 10 15:09   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Cliff Pope

Where's Rattle - broken down somewhere? I see Oilrag is still raving away to himself on the old site, not having noticed everyone has quietly slipped out of the room. Lud here yet? I hope he's managed to shunt the mimsers and carphounds out of his way.

New Thu 18 Mar 10 15:20   Who is missing from the old crowd? - crocks

They are all here. You've got a whole site to read to catch up. Rattle's started smoking as well so in the process of buying a new car. Oilrag is holed up offshore and posting to both sites. Lud is now Nouvelle Cuisine is something similar. I don't know why, I might ask one day.

New Thu 18 Mar 10 17:27   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Ateca chris

Hi iv just found out about this site i was a long time reader and a occasional poster on H J not the same now.SO IF you all dont mind il stick around here.

New Thu 18 Mar 10 17:29   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Bellboy

hello and welcome if you want to post from the shade thats fine by us

New Thu 18 Mar 10 17:45   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Ateca chris

Thanks B B iv a lot of catching up to do and trying to work out who is who with there different names. Iv missed reading about Rattle for the last 4 weeks but all is well again, reading about his new car purchase

New Fri 19 Mar 10 00:29   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Armel Coussine

>> reading about Rattle for the last 4 weeks but all is well again, reading about his new car purchase Oh dear. Haven't you noticed he's got a bike now? I understand the derailleur kit is already giving serious cause for concern. I just hope it hasn't got hydraulic disc brakes. :o}

New Fri 19 Mar 10 09:32   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Soupytwist

I want 659BFE to arrive so he can tell me why I shouldn't buy an old shape A6 estate with the 130bhp PD engine in.

New Fri 19 Mar 10 10:39   Who is missing from the old crowd? - stevied

I was touched to be invited over by someone who's bigger nd badder than they used to be! Good day to you all.

New Fri 19 Mar 10 21:13   Who is missing from the old crowd? - MrTee43

Well well well ! I wondered why all the old stalwarts were not posting on HJ and only found this site due to a mention of there being another site. Of course the name was not allowed to be mentioned so you lot took a bit of searching out. It,s a bit like putting on those old comfy leather shoes !

New Fri 19 Mar 10 21:51   Who is missing from the old crowd? - VxFan

>> Of course the name was not allowed to be mentioned so you lot took a bit of searching out. There are a few cryptic clues dotted around I gather. Also google got hold of them actually giving us a mention on their front page of the BR forum - lol See tinyurl.com/car4play It's in the "latest links" column over on the RHS, "titled Car 4 play mentions". Welcome, btw. Sorry the ferry that brought you across the murky waters was a bit slow. It is in need of a service after the many miles it's covered these past couple of weeks. Last edited by: VxFan on Fri 19 Mar 10 at 21:52

New Sat 20 Mar 10 01:41   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Dave_

>> See tinyurl.com/car4play >> It's in the "latest links" column over on the RHS, "titled Car 4 play mentions". That link's been 404'd...

New Fri 19 Mar 10 22:13   Who is missing from the old crowd? - henry k

>>It,s a bit like putting on those old comfy leather shoes ! >> Is that flattery?

New Fri 19 Mar 10 23:23   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Bellboy

Who is missing from the old crowd? the best is still missing aprilia anyone got a link?

New Fri 19 Mar 10 23:31   Who is missing from the old crowd? - BobbyG

Or what about Workshop Tech who appeared latterly on HJ and seemed very knowledgable. Would be good to get him across as well.

New Fri 19 Mar 10 23:45   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Bellboy

yes good point i feel he got the same as many and decided that you can help the few but not the many and hung up his spurs even i stopped posting on hj tech after being called a bright spark on an astra non start question

New Sat 20 Mar 10 00:09   Who is missing from the old crowd? - rtj70

With 'Workshop Tech' other previous aliases he might be here already. It will be April soon so he might turn up before spring.

New Sat 20 Mar 10 08:30   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Dog

Brentus b308 Nsar Harleyman = AWOL / MIA

New Sat 20 Mar 10 11:49   Who is missing from the old crowd? - VxFan

>> Brentus, b308, Nsar, Harleyman At least one of those members are here.

New Sat 20 Mar 10 09:46   Who is missing from the old crowd? - L'escargot

>> Of course ............. some may be here under different names and want to keep it that >> way! I suspect that some have changed their names to try to lose/hide their former personality. However, a leopard can't change its spots. The style of their posts, their demeanour etc is unaltered. The clues are all there!

New Sat 20 Mar 10 12:03   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Duncan

>> >> I suspect that some have changed their names to try to lose/hide their former personality. >> Well, I for one am on here under a different name. Reason for changing? My old 'name' wasn't a name at all, I felt that getting in early enabled me to choose a name that was more user friendly.

New Sat 20 Mar 10 22:14   Who is missing from the old crowd? - biker bones

hi all , just moved across , found you all in the end , regular reader but not much of a poster , hopefully i might interract a little more now :)

New Sat 20 Mar 10 22:25   Who is missing from the old crowd? - scousehonda

This is all comfortably familiar and so much better than what HJ's Backroom turned into. I have cunningly metamorphosed from a handle that was connected to a car that at one time you could only get in black to one of its Japanese equivalents. Sadly nobody expressed an interest in whether I was still about but I am and I am pleased to be back among familiar names (well, most of them anyway).

New Sat 20 Mar 10 22:37   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Bellboy

well you lost me when it got T boned :-(

New Sat 20 Mar 10 22:59   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Zero

>> I have cunningly metamorphosed from a handle that was connected to a car that at >> one time you could only get in black to one of its Japanese equivalents. Sadly >> nobody expressed an interest in whether I was still about Sorry, we didnt remember someone on the Old site called "Hearse"

New Sat 20 Mar 10 23:10   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Bellboy

er t bone hearse if you dont mind mr zerox

New Sun 21 Mar 10 08:01   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Dog

BENVINGUT // BIENVENIDO // BIENVENUE // WELLCOME scousemitsubishisapporo.

New Sun 21 Mar 10 12:59   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Fursty Ferret

Anyone know if Number Cruncher make it over?

New Sun 21 Mar 10 13:11   Who is missing from the old crowd? - VxFan

>> Anyone know if Number Cruncher make it over? Forum search confirms he has. www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?v=e&t=494&m=7044

New Wed 24 Mar 10 01:39   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Woodster

Well very nice to find you all. Some kind soul sent me an invite - thanks to whoever that was. I had absolutely no idea this site existed and I nearly deleted the invite e-mail without reading it. Anyway, it says on the thread: 'Introduce yourself', so I will: 45 years old with 2 young children and living in a very small village in East Herts, working in Essex in one of those so called 'new towns'. Doesn't it sound dreadfully drab to say I drive a Golf? It fits the bill and gets driven in the style my employer taught me. I think the regulars have worked out my occupation by now, although I don't think I've ever actually said what it is. Not on the shop floor, as it were, couple of rungs away, but still firmly in touch on a daily basis. I've missed the exchanges and opinions on the old forum, annoying as some of them can be at times! Looking forward to some more when I see a topic I can't resist chipping in with. Hope you and yours are healthy and happy. Regards to all. Oh, by the way, I'm posting on here at 1-40 a.m. coz that's when some of us get home from work!!

New Wed 24 Mar 10 07:19   Who is missing from the old crowd? - MD

Just Plodding along eh Mate? Martin

New Wed 24 Mar 10 10:31   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Woodster

Tee hee. Hello again Martin, how's trade?

New Wed 24 Mar 10 10:33   Who is missing from the old crowd? - R.P.

Good to see you here.

New Wed 24 Mar 10 11:05   Who is missing from the old crowd? - DeeW

Thank you for the invite, whoever it was. Looked in on the HJ site to find it bereft of the most surprising people. Had missed my daily fix of advice, banter and above all, the wit!

New Wed 24 Mar 10 16:55   Who is missing from the old crowd? - MD

>> Tee hee. Hello again Martin how's trade? >> Bad back, dodgy knee, spot of inertia, but thankfully we have work. Send me a dose of enthusiasm and we're away!! Cheers.....M

New Wed 24 Mar 10 13:01   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Tooslow

Hi all, and thanks to whoever sent me the invitation, not to mention thanks to everyone else for not blackballing it ;-) I've changed my identity from JH to one I originally used when joining a broadband forum. It subsequently seemed apposite in many other circumstances. This all looks familiar... JH

New Wed 24 Mar 10 13:12   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Dog

BENVINGUT // BIENVENIDO // BIENVENUE // WELLCOME etc., etc.

New Wed 24 Mar 10 18:34   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Baz

Hello All The other place has gone a bit odd, and a few cryptic clues got me searching - well done, it all looks very familiar and nice to see a familiar group!

New Wed 24 Mar 10 18:39   Who is missing from the old crowd? - R.P.

Nice to see you.

New Wed 24 Mar 10 21:57   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Aretas

The familiarity is magic.

New Mon 29 Mar 10 22:30   Who is missing from the old crowd? - NeilS

Well I'd just about given up with the old guard, tried all types of searches all to no avail and something out of the blue directed me here tonight. Well pleased to see so may old handles and I promise to contribute more often and more usefully than I did in previous life. << Takes last sip from bottle of Adnams Broadside - cheers everyone! >>. edited to reveal words previously hidden Last edited by: VxFan on Mon 29 Mar 10 at 23:41

New Mon 29 Mar 10 22:47   Who is missing from the old crowd? - R.P.

Good to see you !

New Tue 30 Mar 10 08:26   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Dog

>>> Takes last sip from bottle of Adnams Broadside <<< We're all teatotal on here, so the mere mention of quite fine Ale like Adnams Broadside is strickly verboten! ;-)

New Tue 30 Mar 10 16:55   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Frederick

Hello - another refugee! Frederick

New Tue 30 Mar 10 19:09   Who is missing from the old crowd? - VxFan

Welcome Frederick. Hope you feel at home here.

New Tue 30 Mar 10 20:00   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Zero

Yes welcome back frederick, nice to have you back, missed you. Who are you by the way? never heard of you! ....... ;)

New Wed 31 Mar 10 08:17   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Dog

Great, Frederick - The?

New Wed 31 Mar 10 09:37   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Bigtee

Bye eck it's just like old times good to see your hear Rattle i missed your humour!

New Fri 2 Apr 10 19:10   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Dulwich Estate

I stopped (rarely) contributing to the other side a year or two back for various reasons but still could be found lurking around from time to time without actually posting anything. Recent lurking has been very, very disappointing. It's a cold and miserable weekend; not one for going outside. I'll just lurk here a while now and maybe poke my nose in when I can offer something worthwhile.

New Sat 3 Apr 10 00:01   Who is missing from the old crowd? - -

Ah DE still waiting for in depth posts you promised us so long ago i didn't have gery hair..;) or even grey hair Last edited by: gordonbennet on Sat 3 Apr 10 at 00:02

New Sat 3 Apr 10 08:36   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Dog

Wilcommen Herr Dulwich, I specifically remember your handle as I used to go to William Penn School in Dulwich + my Sister lives in said London suburb.

New Thu 15 Apr 10 22:53   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Mr Tickle

Newly arrived. I was a long-standing member of and frequent visitor to the old HJ site, but posted infrequently. Sadly, the forum is not the same without the old sweats. I positively beamed when I saw the familiar names. Who knows, I may be stirred to post more frequently. Mr Tickle.

New Fri 16 Apr 10 00:37   Who is missing from the old crowd? - VxFan

Welcome Mr Tickle. Did you come alone, or did the rest of the Mr Men motley crew follow you through the tunnel ;o)       1

New Fri 23 Apr 10 17:00   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Slightlyfatdirector

Hi Folks, Just found you with the help of ChrisPeugeot. Kept my old naff name so people will remember me (and avoid? ;) Nice to see some old names here!       2

New Fri 23 Apr 10 17:15   Who is missing from the old crowd? - R.P.

Nice to see you here.

New Fri 23 Apr 10 22:20   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Bellboy

hi sfd updates needed........................... :-)

New Wed 28 Apr 10 11:56   Who is missing from the old crowd? - mattbod

One I miss is that old stirrer NoWwheels but think she got chased off! I wonder if HJ comes here also or was it an ugly parting (don't know the history between the parting of the ways)

New Thu 29 Apr 10 09:38   Who is missing from the old crowd? - BobbyG

HJ very rarely posted on his "own" forum so doubt he will join here.

New Sun 2 May 10 16:26   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Harleyman

Nice to see some of you've missed me..... but unfortunately I'm back!       1

New Sun 2 May 10 16:33   Who is missing from the old crowd? - R.P.

Strangely I noted your absence today and was wondering how to contact you - some telepathy hopefully.

New Sun 2 May 10 17:05   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Iffy

...Nice to see some of you've missed me.... Harelyman, 'Missed' might be putting it too strongly, but I'm looking forward to some decent contributions on matters motorcycling, the countryside and trucking.

New Mon 3 May 10 17:49   Who is missing from the old crowd? - The Melting Snowman

As others, a subsequently-deleted message gave the game away. This is where everyone is. I found the other site a bit stale and turgid even before the software upgrade. In fact I quite enjoyed it while it was read-only since most subjects this side of oblivion had been discussed many times. I would imagine the Mods also quite enjoyed it, not having to edit some of the more witless diatribes.

New Mon 3 May 10 17:51   Who is missing from the old crowd? - R.P.

Not much editing goes on in here either ! Welcome Snowy - we missed you.

New Mon 3 May 10 18:08   Who is missing from the old crowd? - The Melting Snowman

It is a great treat to be here. This reminds me of what the HJ site used to be like. Did I see Screwloose around? Shame we can't entice Aprilia back. And what about No FM2R? :-)

New Mon 3 May 10 18:17   Who is missing from the old crowd? - R.P.

Screwloose is here and there - no contact details for Aprilla - doubt that NFM2R has been around either site for years.

New Tue 4 May 10 10:53   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Bromptonaut

Driving through Leamington on Sunday reminded me of NFM2R. Another missing (and more recent regualr) is David Horn.

New Tue 4 May 10 12:34   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Dog

>>Another missing (and more recent regualr) is David Horn. << And b308

New Tue 4 May 10 14:39   Who is missing from the old crowd? - VxFan

I think David Horn is here with a different alias. >> And b308 He doesn't have time to look at two forums apparently. www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=83654#m974815

New Tue 4 May 10 16:09   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Dog

>> And b308 He doesn't have time to look at two forums apparently.<< Ah! cheers Dave - all is clear now.

New Mon 3 May 10 19:42   Who is missing from the old crowd? - VxFan

>> I would imagine the Mods also quite enjoyed it Not really else I wouldn't have quit. There was actually more work to do when the site went read only in trying to restore service back to normal. Welcome, btw.

New Tue 4 May 10 23:05   Who is missing from the old crowd? - Subariquet

Hello folks. Sorry, been a bit tied up. Will try to show up a little more often. Legacy still doing its thing. Wife's Freelander starting to send ominous signals though. Might be time to get rid. Yaris going fine. Series III staring at me daggers every morning. I try not to look it in the eye.