know what you mean matey, not easy putting it into words......anyway when's the retirement party???

 

 

Thanks to Tiny for handing me the baton (or should I say Crook? )

And thanks to everyone for their offers of help and support.

As Tiny stated, he's not leaving, and he and Karen will always be Mr & Mrs ESC.

I will just be handling the SIDC side of things, Membership forms, Tickets to shows, convoys etc. So if everyone can point all newbies in my direction so I can issue them with an SIDC application form before Tiny empties their wallets for Pink shirts etc I would be most appreciative.

A club is only as good as it's members, so the ESC must have "probably" the best club members in the world.

 

Ditto too above we first met you guys at the lunch break for Mencap at the go kart track, and it is an honour now too call you both dear friends.
Having not a regional club in London at the time it was nice to join the friendly family of ESC and meet even more members that we class as friends too.
Thanks for what you both have done in the past and we hope to still be friends and make more being associated with this excellent club.

Brian good luck and I'm sure as you said (A club is only as good as it's members, so the ESC must have "probably" the best club members in the world.) would like to change that statement not probably but DEFIANTLY

Baza & Ann

 

GOOD LUCK BRI4N

 

Firstly thankyou for all your very kind comments , It makes us feel very proud to sit here & read these

Seconndly ..

Let me just clear a few points up ( Before BR14N jacks before he starts !! )

Brian is taking over my SIDC Essex R/O Role , Not the ESC !!

You think we would give that up that easily , Nope we are not going anywhere , We love this place & all its members

Maybe i should of been a little clearer ...

Brians role as SIDC Essex RO Is

1. To liase with other R/O 's & the SIDC Show organisers

2. To make sure that the ESC Has it's allocation of tickets @ Events where the SIDC has a prescence , If the SIDC are not in attendance ( TA Donny ) And if the ESC want to attend tickets / Show parking to be arranged

3. Arrange meeting times / Convoys to & from the shows

4. Welcome new members ( As he does already ) But now with an SIDC Application form


5.lastly Though there are bound to be other points i have missed ) To keep the ESC Firmly under the SIDC Umbrella & to work closely with those mentioned above , Something that i have feel i have let slip over the last 6 + months

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Hope that clears a few bits up & most importantly allows Brian & Poor ole Tracey to sleep tonight !!

Yes you still got me hounding you for money & taking your orders for pink shirts , How could i possibly live without my 10%

I Just feel i have not filled my role as the Essex R/O To it's full potential ( Maybe im to involved with the ESC As a whole ?

Hopefully Brian taking over this position will take a weight of my shoulders & everyone will prosper

Any q's Fire away

Slim .....

 

Any more weight off of you my boy and we'll have to tether you to the ground to stop you floatinng away

 

When are the clubs coming out again?

sorry couldn't resist

 

so your comment to me seven years ago when Dal Lloyd handed over the reigns of the FFIC was "Rob it's only temporary" ...

I don't do **** licking and man love but I'd like to say that you did a pretty damn good job in turning a small gathering of nutters into an SIDC integrated (good or not) nationwide collective of hundreds let alone the creation of the 'ESC' brand which is now bigger than probably the SIDC itself!!

I think it would be safe to say that there is no way on earth the club will be the same and I hope you Karen and family enjoy your retirement from the fold.

Hat is off to you matey

 

Dammit, i was getting my hopes up too

 

sorry to see you stepping down mate and thank you, uve done a great job here

well done brian full backing from us mate

 

Like others it's taken me a while to sit down and relax and think about what's happened.

I don't want to be melodramatic and spout undying man-love it's just a car club at the end of the day...... or is it?

That's the issue - with your character, enthusiasm and drive the ESC has become so much more than just a car club. In fact I don't think we even talk about the cars any more

I remember the days before we got our own forum and we were lumped in with the southern section, oh my god didn't they moan! It was apparent then that the ESC were the most active collective and it's just grown from there.

You've singlehandedly moulded the ESC into a family friendly club and I think it benefits because of that, the ESC branding was inspired and as a result we are known up and down the country. The pink shirts may not have been entirely your choice but your pursuasive powers have ensured that they are seen in abundance.

I really think that the ESC must be the best known section. Look at the tunnel run, we now have people coming from all over the country, quite literally, to attend an ESC labelled event.

You've built up something to be proud of and couldn't have done it without the help of your family. I'm forever scared of talking to Karen now but she is just as responsible for what ahs been achieved

Good luck to Bri4n although he doesn't need it, I can't think of a more suitable replacement. A good guy and someone I'd happily spend time with. If theres one name down first on the events it always Bri4n, no matter what time it may be leaving. Lets all make sure we go out of our way to help him out and make the transition as easy as possible.

Man-luv and gushing over

 

Big Boy,

You know how I feel, I think the text message said it all

x

 

Like Matt, I've been reading all the comments, trying to think what to say, and can only totally agree with all the praise to both Tiny and Karen - both of you made me very welcome when I was a newbie myself and although at the time I didn't realise that you were also the SIDC R/O, it was quickly obvious how involved you were in everything.

It's easy to get bogged down with running everything and lose interest, only to find you just don't enjoy it any more... so letting Brian have some of the responsibility is probably one of the best things for both the ESC and the SIDC that you could have done.

As Milamber says - the ESC isn't really just another car club - it's a lot more.... I don't regret joining for one second.

Now you will have more time to yourself Tiny, let's see you enjoying yourself even more..... You deserve it.

And to Brian - The best man for the job without a doubt....

Long live the ESC !!

 

Stop it you lot, I'm getting all embarrased

Thanks for clearing up those points Tiny Tracey might get a decent nights sleep tonight now

 

So will Brian beat Wimpy this year

 

No Worries

 

Well done to both families on their decisions.
Bri4n told me when we first joined the ESC that he wanted a new circle of friends- I think you have it now buddy

 

ive only just spotted this thread.

Bollox, i hope Bri4n has a jacuzzi and a huge barbaque.


Tiny, im gobsmacked mate.......i really feel for you and Karen as i know its been a big passion for you, and you have both done wonders getting the ESC this far.

i wish you and your family all the best, and i hope to still see you around mate.

1 question though.......

if you aint a sheperd now, does that mean your going to be a sheep

Baaahaaaa


take care mate.

John

 

Bri4n...good luck mate...


you have a very busy schedule ahead.


personally you should of chosen me as r/o. i would of converted you all to fishing/rc-cars/trucks/boats/helicopters/green laning and much more












just joking lol

 

I don't log in for a couple of days and the whole world has changed

I just want to reflect what everyone else has already said realy
It must have been a tough decision to make but it will be nice for you to get a bit of time back to spend with Karen and the family .

I was feeling a bit emotional as I was reading through the posts but glad to know you and Karen will still be heavely involved

Having been involved in the organising of a VW club many years ago I know how much work it intales and that was nowhere near the size of the ESC/SIDC. You guys have truly brought the ESC to legenday status and I think we all owe you a BIG THANK YOU for bringing us together, not just for the cars but the people we have all made some great friends within the ESC .

As for Bri4n being the new Ambassador for the ESC I can't think of a better man for the job . I'm sure you won't need it as I have every confidence in you and Trace, but if you need any help at all Bri don't hesetate to call .





Onward and upward with the new look ESC going from strenght to strengh

 

What Chris has said, sums it all up nicely for me too.....

Its people like Tiny, Phil, Ed, Frayz, Speccie, Fozzie, Kinquick, Spally and many others that really make the club what it is...

Under the leadership and direction of "The Slim One" we have been treated to lots of different events over the years, and i'm sure Brian is probably the best person for the job.

Long may the club continue to thrive and give us all the laughs we need.

Blimey, i can start laughing again at the thought of any one of those past meets!!!!

Onwards an upwards....

Go on the green wagon......

 

FPMSL


Thanks again for the kind comments and offers of assistance.

No, John, we don't have a hot tub, but we don't need one. 'cos the parties will still be at Tiny and Karens.

 

Yeah Baby

 

They maybe but next time you will have to stay over and tidy up with us in the morning lol.

 

Only 10%


Now theres a thought lol

Frayzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz now that is funny

Tiny I promise to give Bri4n the same unswerving support and smilies I've always given you

Now get the BBQ sorted for the party
I feel some pyrotechnics maybe needed