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Spirit
31-10-2003, 12:49 AM
.......thats all I can say !

Club VR4 membership officially launches this weekend and to date we have the stunning figure of 16 paid up members :Ponder:

Need I say more ?

We all say how wonderful the Club is yet I wonder how Barry is feeling right now with all the hours of work and dedication he puts into the site?

C'mon guys and gals whats up with ya ?

Kieran
31-10-2003, 01:00 AM
I couldn't agree more Pete, though I know that some peeps only log in now and again - they're the ones who are probably willing to pay, but have forgotten about it.

Perhaps a Private Message Mailshot to everyone might wake a few people up? :Ponder:

KiwiTT
31-10-2003, 01:01 AM
We have over 500 forum members INSERT INTO post VALUES (not sure how many guests) and only 16 paid members. Nearly 200 members have joined the forum since I joined.

Spirit
31-10-2003, 01:11 AM
Originally posted by Kieran

Perhaps a Private Message Mailshot to everyone might wake a few people up? :Ponder:

Well I see no reason why I should spend the time doing that - if they can't be bothered then nor can I. People don't seem to understand the work and costs involved - it's been free for 6 months and now there is a small fee everyone has hidden away :Ponder:

If you put it into proportion is approx 4 packs of fags or 6 pints of beer for a years membership - most will save the money reading 10 minutes of tips and hints on the forums, let alone the 15% Adrian Flux insurance discount and the other discounts available.

/gets off soap box and will not mention it again - if Barry feels like me then I would not blame him if he pulled the plug

Brind
31-10-2003, 01:25 AM
I have to agree it is slightly disappointing but it hasn't officially started yet so maybe people are holding back until they realise exactly how much of the valuable info and interaction they will lose.
I'm normally the last person to act on something and leave everything to the last minute no matter how much I try and get organised.

A lot of info has already been shared and we all know a hell of a lot more than we did at the start!! maybe that is what some people are banking on, they learnt all they needed to and don't feel the need to join in as much as many of us do.

Still early days, I wouldn't get too despondent just yet.

Kieran
31-10-2003, 01:27 AM
Originally posted by spirit979
Well I see no reason why I should spend the time doing that - if they can't be bothered then nor can I...

/gets off soap box and will not mention it again - if Barry feels like me then I would not blame him if he pulled the plug

:mad::mad:Pete - Stop it! That's not the attitude I expect from a forum mod!:nono: I know you must be feeling very frustrated but comments like the above are just going to breed apathy and bitterness.

A simple mailshot using the system isn't likely to break the bank in terms of effort and money and it would probably help gee the procrastinators and people who have genuinely forgotten/not kept up into action - they'll feel like they're part of something if you take the time to send a message to them privately.

People WILL pay the cash - just look at Barry's gift fund - about 20 people chipped in, even though there was no reward in it for them.

Chin-up Pete:)

Spirit
31-10-2003, 01:30 AM
Originally posted by Kieran
:mad::mad:Pete - Stop it! That's not the attitude I expect from a forum mod!:nono: I know you must be feeling very frustrated but comments like the above are just going to breed apathy and bitterness.


.....and when you have laid out well over £200 towards this Club like I have already then you may feel the same !

There is no bitterness just disappointment at the current situation. As Mark says it is early days and yes there may be plenty who have got the info they wanted and may never log on again - I agree thats just life.

KiwiTT
31-10-2003, 01:42 AM
Originally posted by Brind
... until they realise exactly how much of the valuable info and interaction they will lose.

What will the standard forum member lose ?

Spirit
31-10-2003, 01:44 AM
That is still to be finalised by Barry - we are discussing it further tomorrow night so keep a look out on here

KiwiTT
31-10-2003, 01:53 AM
I don't envy your decision you have to make. It is a fine balancing act, between site popularity and effectiveness, against value for money for paying members.

Roadrunner
31-10-2003, 09:49 AM
Your frustration is understandable, Pete, but this is pretty normal for the inception of a new club. You guys have achieved an enormous amount in a short space of time. The club's only been going six months, but you have over 500 registered on the website. We are pretty specialised, concentrating on VR-4s and, if I remember correctly, there are around 60 people here who have Galants of varying specs. So, getting 16 out of 60 is pretty good going! You should be well pleased :)

I'm pretty sure you didn't think about the personal cost to you when you got involved. I know what I've spent in the various clubs, societies, organisations and charitable stuff that I've got involved in, but I do try not to weigh that up against the success of any of these things because, like you, I could get pretty despondent at times. I try instead to look positively at the achievements of the organisation as a whole and take pleasure in having contributed towards that achievement.

You have a lot to be proud of, try not to feel down about it. I think the PM suggestion is a good one - after that, at least you'll know for sure what the level of interest is ;)

Keep up the good work! There are lots of us who really appreciate what you do for us and what you've achieved to date. Thanks, guys! :D

Brian
INSERT INTO post VALUES (Fully paid-up member of CVR4, MLR, SIDC, ABD, DCC, EGC, DGC, ERFC, ECWC, ECC) :)

P.S. I do like KiwiTT's signature saying he's a CVR4 Member - fully paid-up members could get something like that below their Avatar INSERT INTO post VALUES (as they do on the MLR) which might also help to nudge peeps into joining ;)

enigma
31-10-2003, 10:14 AM
C'mon guys, get yourself paid up. £15 is nothing, to put it in better perspective than the beer and fags reference INSERT INTO post VALUES (I dont partake in either); it is enough to buy fuel to get you 100 miles!

The club has provided me with huge amounts of information and help, and I would like to think that I have done my bit to help others. We rely on each other for this help and without this site many of us would resign ourselves to driving standard VR4s or even worse change to a different car simply because we dont understand the one we have.

The guys do a fantastic job keeping the website fresh and up to date, but unfortunately this is not free. Everything costs money, fact. What is not factored in to the membership is the time and effort put in by key memebers so that we all benefit.

I for one would have quite happily paid a lot more for my membership, so do the right thing and put your hand in your pocket.............

BraindG
31-10-2003, 11:09 AM
Originally posted by H.7

P.S. I do like KiwiTT's signature saying he's a CVR4 Member - fully paid-up members could get something like that below their Avatar INSERT INTO post VALUES (as they do on the MLR) which might also help to nudge peeps into joining ;)

theres currently a bug with the script that does that.. will spend the time this weekend correcting this.. however if you look at petes and my profile.. you will see that it has members image..

this image INSERT INTO post VALUES (as per MLR) will be on the postbit under your name... INSERT INTO post VALUES (once debugged)

Roadrunner
31-10-2003, 11:18 AM
Way ahead of me as usual, Barry! :D

ReggieK
31-10-2003, 01:25 PM
I have the forms completed at home and fully intend to pay as soon as I take possession of car. Hopefully next weekend but at latest week after.

No point paying if I don't own one is there ;)

I would recommend everyone to join, I have already been given lots of info/help already. Having been a member of the Mondeo Enthusiast Group prior to this I know how good/useful these clubs can be.

Come on everybody get your wallets open....INSERT INTO post VALUES (and your purses) :D

Nick Mann
31-10-2003, 01:41 PM
Don't despair yet!

I am one of the people who wrote the envelope and the cheque last weekend but haven't yet managed to get off my arse and post it. INSERT INTO post VALUES (I am doing it now, I promise!) Don't forget also that there are increasing numbers of postal workers on strike, so there could be many more forms on the way.

Also I agree with the sentiments earlier that 16 is not bad, especially when you look at the how many VR-4's thread. Last I looked that was only in the fifties, so one third of all confessed owners are already members!

I am relatively new here, but I think that the club is, and will continue to be, moving forwards.

Good job all!

/Morale boosting mode off!

Kieran
31-10-2003, 02:08 PM
...I was in a bit of a mood then! Sorry if I offended you Pete!:):o

OK - Time out for a :grouphug:

It'll work!

zedy1
31-10-2003, 02:48 PM
waiting for check book. may send cash

Nik77
31-10-2003, 04:17 PM
I promise i wont cum in your mouth.... ahhh weve all said that a few times and meant it! not!

EEEK!!! sorry I pressed edit instead of quote.. :eek: :eek:
Pete's fault.. ;) :D

Kieran
31-10-2003, 07:12 PM
Originally posted by Nik77
And the all time classic.

I promise i wont cum in your mouth.... ahhh weve all said that a few times and meant it! not!

/Cue Kieran's "Detail Overload" warning light flashing...

zentac
31-10-2003, 09:00 PM
cheque is in the post.....ok its not, its been sat behind me for about a week if I remember I will post it tomorrow

strangebat
31-10-2003, 10:39 PM
another excuse to add to list, printers been broken- fixed it now and cheque will be in the post tomorow

peterernest
31-10-2003, 10:50 PM
INSERT INTO post VALUES (I've paid)

Brind
31-10-2003, 11:06 PM
Sorry Nik77 I accidently altered your post, I pressed edit instead of quote. :rolleyes:

Spirit
01-11-2003, 08:05 AM
Guys

Thanks for your replies and your continued support. The day I posted this thread I was in a particularly bad mood as it's been a nightmare at work this week so I apologise if it came across as negative.

Kieran, don't worry mate you did not offend me. :D

Anyhow, it's now the weekend so I get to drive the VR4 again so back in happy mode ....:D

We have achieved a lot and we will continue to go from strength to strength I am sure - we have some great people on here and we have all made friendships that will last for years to come. The day Mo went to VBJ's with Barry springs to mind - above and beyond the call that was and shows what benefits we can all get from this Club - advice, discounts, friendship etc

Have a cool weekend

Pete

KiwiTT
03-11-2003, 12:46 AM
Originally posted by H.7
P.S. I do like KiwiTT's signature saying he's a CVR4 Member - fully paid-up members could get something like that below their Avatar INSERT INTO post VALUES (as they do on the MLR) which might also help to nudge peeps into joining ;)

here's how I did it.

[i m g ]h t t p://www.clubvr4.co.uk/forum/images/vb_bullet.gif[/img][ b ]C[c o l o r=red]VR4[/C o l or ] Member[/b]

Just remove the spaces above to get it to work. INSERT INTO post VALUES (I included the the spaces so the the line would display)

Nick VR4
03-11-2003, 01:00 AM
Barry is trying to do this in under your name or under your Aviator
But is having trouble with a bug

KiwiTT
03-11-2003, 01:07 AM
I know. I am looking forward to the bug fix.

Just thought some people may want to know how to do it in the interim.

Darren
03-11-2003, 08:20 AM
Meh, I've lost me check book so I was waiting till I can do an online transfer. I'm not being tight or nowt. :INSERT INTO post VALUES (

Nick VR4
03-11-2003, 12:09 PM
You could go to your Post office and get a postal order ;)

Darren
03-11-2003, 01:21 PM
The hours I work prohibit that kind of thing. But I'll get it sorted somehow. Or Lisa can find that F£$^%£G cheque book :p
Definately wouldn't be a problem if I could join online though :Ponder:

zedy1
03-11-2003, 05:09 PM
okay cheque book hasent arrived and im sending cash if thats okay with u pete secondly my printers faulty so could i hand write it out to you

Spirit
04-11-2003, 07:54 AM
Mo - no problem, make sure the cash is registered though mate ! :D

simpsonm
04-11-2003, 04:45 PM
Where do I print the forms from etc to send the money through the post?

BraindG
04-11-2003, 04:47 PM
from the links above.. clubvr4/joincvr4

or simply click here (http://www.clubvr4.co.uk/forum/view.php?s=&pg=joincvr4 )

zedy1
04-11-2003, 05:17 PM
payment been sent u should have irt for tommorow

Spirit
04-11-2003, 07:30 PM
Thanks mate :D

zedy1
06-11-2003, 06:16 PM
have u recived it yet?

borgan
06-11-2003, 09:22 PM
2 envelopes on the way. Omitted to put chq in 1st envelope so posted chq separately.

Nick VR4
06-11-2003, 11:17 PM
Originally posted by borgan
2 envelopes on the way. Omitted to put chq in 1st envelope so posted chq separately.

Got to excited joining Club VR4 then Borgan :)

Welcome the the Club :D

borgan
06-11-2003, 11:30 PM
What can i say ? There's probably a chq to one of my suppliers in there instead. Wasn't till i was on my way home that i saw the chq on my desk!!!!

zedy1
06-11-2003, 11:53 PM
Originally posted by Nick VR4
Got to excited joining Club VR4 then Borgan :)

Welcome the the Club :D



:lolz:

Spirit
07-11-2003, 12:07 AM
Got yours today Mo along with two others - thanks

colVR4
07-11-2003, 10:40 AM
I don't have a VR4. Don't get me wrong, I want one soooooo bad but I have just got engaged INSERT INTO post VALUES (£2500 ring); buying a house in two or three months INSERT INTO post VALUES (£270,000) and have a wedding to plan with the girlie INSERT INTO post VALUES (£37 kagillion). By my reckoning I can afford one in 2069.

To top this I took my car to Islay recently INSERT INTO post VALUES (west coast of Scotland, 8 distilleries of single malt, beautiful deserted sandy beaches, etc) which cost me a fortune in petrol and ferry, and managed to dent and scratch the boot and rear bumper when one of our mountain bikes fell of the carrier at 60 mph......oh, okay 100mph. Won't be doing that again!!! Its going to cost £350 to repair, eeeeekk!!

However, I would still like to be a member so my money INSERT INTO post VALUES (what's left) will be winging its way to you this weekend. It is a great site so keep up the good work.

Nick VR4
07-11-2003, 05:11 PM
Nice one mate
Glad you joined or are joining ;)

Sorry to here about the dent issue
Hope all goes well with the house buying etc :D

Kieran
07-11-2003, 10:26 PM
Originally posted by colV6Sport
I want one soooooo bad but I have just got engaged INSERT INTO post VALUES (£2500 ring); buying a house in two or three months INSERT INTO post VALUES (£270,000) and have a wedding to plan with the girlie INSERT INTO post VALUES (£37 kagillion). By my reckoning I can afford one in 2069....

What you need to do is convert these figures to the new 'megapounds' currency system - then things seem sooo much cheaper at first glance:D

The exchange rate is £1000 = £1megapound, so in fact your engagement ring will only cost you £2.50INSERT INTO post VALUES (mega)pounds...

It makes you feel better!?!...:headsc:

Spirit
08-11-2003, 03:28 AM
Glad to have you on board colV6sport :D