Re:
I don't want to offend any of the mods in particular. As has been said, John - as well as others - personal situations have changed. As have non-mods too.
However, as has also been said, there are few folk organizing rides. Which is very sad.
SO many people on here, build up these old bikes, and rarely get to/bother turning up to, rides organized by the few of us that can be bothered.
Of the rides I have organized, there are just two or three people that I know will turn up. Lots of people show interest, then as the day approaches, interest wanes.
I will still organize the rides, as I like to do them, I only wish others would join us in the fun that is a ride on retro bikes! There's nothing extreme about mine, I scare easily!
Ironically, having expressed interest in taking over the AEC position due to the admitted apathy of the current one, supported by the folks on here who do turn up, nothing happens due to, er, apathy.
I know things have been difficult for him, and am understanding, but if I don't organize something, exactly how many rides will have happened in the last year? One. Thanks to Tim. The one time I was away and couldn't make it! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh ! !
The actual top local mod, The Green Rabbit, has posted on here even less than the AEC. Last time he did, was to flog something, I believe. His circumstances have also changed, so what happens now? Oh yes, that's it. We sit on our hands and wait for something to happen.
Anyway, that's enough from me, I'm off to update two build threads. As well as, ironically, a post on 'Today's ride' !
I don't mean to upset or offend anyone, and hope I don't. I just wanted to express my views, which I think are valid.
Mike