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Offline Oddjob

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A change of heart
« on: March 03, 2023, 07:23:09 PM »
After a long conversation with Roo regarding leaving the site this Sunday I have been persuaded that it's better for everyone if I stayed. It may not please everyone but then you never can can you?

My staying though will mean I'll be posting far less, I won't be offering any advice unless specifically asked for it. I will be mainly concentrating on my own projects and some of my friends projects. Whether you find my posts informative or helpful is up to you, if you don't feel free not to comment.
Kids in a the back seat cause accidents.
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Offline Nurse Julie

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Re: A change of heart
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2023, 07:35:57 PM »
I'm pleased you're staying Ken.
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Offline Multiman

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Re: A change of heart
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2023, 07:53:41 PM »
I'm a complete novice and hence lurcher.
Not just on this site.
Even as a relative ignorant, you soon realise whose advice to listen to and who's to be a bit more circumspect about.
Obviously you are firmly in the former.
Thank you.
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Offline Rozabikes Tim

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Re: A change of heart
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2023, 08:00:45 PM »
That's great news Ken. Seriously valued member here.
« Last Edit: March 03, 2023, 08:57:29 PM by Rozabikes Tim »
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Re: A change of heart
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2023, 08:12:01 PM »
Chuffed to bits Ken.👍👍👍👍👍👍🤔
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Offline Sesman

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Re: A change of heart
« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2023, 08:42:52 PM »
Ken, delighted you have decided to stay with the SOHC family. Just be yourself, we appreciate it.

Offline Davelu88

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Re: A change of heart
« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2023, 08:49:05 PM »
Keep on posting Ken , we need your expertise  :)

Offline Johnny4428

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Re: A change of heart
« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2023, 08:55:22 PM »
That is fantastic news Ken! I am so glad you decided to stay with the sohc clan. You got to do aswell what’s best for your health, on that I personally wish you well.
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Offline philward

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Re: A change of heart
« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2023, 09:42:35 PM »
I've missed all this while I've been away in Portugal Ken, but whatever caused your consideration to leave, I'm glad you are staying
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Offline Oddjob

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Re: A change of heart
« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2023, 11:33:56 PM »
You missed it Phil?

Let me recap, on second thoughts, maybe not.  ;D ;D

Been out in the garage all night sanding parts for the ceramic coaters, was going to pick up my parts today but the new parts aren't ready to be coated yet so I'll try and finish them off over the weekend and get them there on Monday instead.
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Re: A change of heart
« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2023, 12:09:50 AM »
Oh nearly forgot Sesman, Roo told me you wanted to be left my box of shells if anything happened to me and I’ve had a word with the missus.

If anything happens the box of shells is yours, there are loads in there, different sizes and different colours, I’m sure you’ll make good use of them.

I’m not exactly sure what’s in there but there certainly some scallops, a few mussel and I think a conch last time I looked, maybe stick them on some lamp shades or something, possibilities are endless.
« Last Edit: March 04, 2023, 02:50:46 PM by Oddjob »
Kids in a the back seat cause accidents.
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Offline Laverdaroo

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Re: A change of heart
« Reply #11 on: March 04, 2023, 12:56:28 AM »



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Offline Oddjob

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Re: A change of heart
« Reply #12 on: March 04, 2023, 03:03:06 AM »
Thought you might like that Roo.
Kids in a the back seat cause accidents.
Accidents in the back seat cause kids.

Offline davidcumbria

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Re: A change of heart
« Reply #13 on: March 04, 2023, 05:05:23 AM »
Glad to hear that Ken. I have really learned a lot from your historic posts. BTW everything seems to be working out OK with my original bottom end.
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Re: A change of heart
« Reply #14 on: March 04, 2023, 07:29:51 AM »
Oh nearly forgot Sesman, Roo told me you wanted to be left my box of shells if anything happened to me and I’ve had a word with the missus.

If anything happens the box of shells is yours, there are loads in there, different sizes and different colours, I’m sure you’ll make good use of them.

I’m not exactly sure what’s in there but there certainly some scallops, a few mussel and I think a conch last rime I looked, maybe stick them on some lamp shades or something, possibilities are endless.


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