Sorry

[ozwinner]

Sorry folks, but I have let Neil, , and the rest of the mod team down, and I really regret it, especially for Neil, after putting so much faith into me. :C
PS, if you drink and type, youre a freakin idiot. :no:

Sorry for increasing your work load. :-

I did something really freakin stupid last week that made me give up being an Admin on the forums, it was my choice by the way.
( I must point out here that no one, apart from myself, had anything to do with the incident.)

I wont be back as a mod or admin, but ill still be here as a daehkcid member.
So if you need my help as a mod, it aint going to happen, get in touch with someone else on the mod team.

I figure it was the stress of having bought into a bodgy business that has caught up with me.

Anyway, Hasta la blista baby, Im gone as a mod/admin.

Life is much more fun being part of the great unwashed anyway. :2tsup:

I would like to apologise to each and every forum member for letting them down.:-:-

Al :)

[craigb]

Yeah, so what was it you did then?

[ozwinner]

Yeah, so what was it you did then?


Im not that shallow, I wont say.

Al :U

[DJ’s Timber]

Sorry to hear that Al, you've always been fair and funny at the same time while at the top.

Anyway, welcome back to the unwashed population :2tsup:

[Gumby]

Oh dear me. Stuart, Zed, You, it's dangerous work that mod stuff.

:cool:

[DavidG]

Ozwinner - You will be back.
You will miss out on stomping on us naughty boys. :;

Take it easy mate and have a drink on me. :drink2:

[ozwinner]

Ozwinner - You will be back.
You will miss out on stomping on us naughty boys. :;

Take it easy mate and have a drink on me. :drink2:

I wont miss it sorry to say, as it is a pain in the bum keeping youse lot, (not all of youse) in check and from bickering and back stabbing each other.

And you naughty boys deserved "stomping on" for repetitiously pushing the boundaries, you get what you deserve.

Al :U

[Lignum]

So Al, does that mean the mods can now delete the very crude, unnecessary and unwarranted "reversed" (drink, type bloody idiot) infraction that is still in my user CP that i revieved from you:)

[ozwinner]

So Al, does that mean the mods can now delete the very crude, unnecessary and unwarranted "reversed" (drink, type bloody idiot) infraction that is still in my user CP that i revieved from you:)

Probably not, as you are still a tihs stirer and a loser.

Edit: Sorry, I shouldnt say that

Al :U

[Lignum]

And folks this is why Al was given the boot as a mod.... lol:rolleyes:

[ss_11000]

your such a stirrer Al:D

sorry to hear about your resignation

cheers

[ozwinner]

Lignum, Until you have put in all the hours of unpaid work to keep the forums running without all the bickering and fighting, I dont see how you can cast judgement?

Typical of someone who doesnt appreciate all the work that the mods and admin put into keeping the forums going.

I would calculate that I have put in 10,000 hours plus to help out here and keep, the forums running, what have you done to contribute?

Al :)

[Gumby]

Probably not, as you are still a tihs stirer and a loser, and always will be

Al :U

geez, let him off the leash for just half a day and he's back to normal. :D:D

[ozwinner]

geez, let him off the leash for just half a day and he's back to normal. :D:D

Gumb, its been half a week.

Anyway them upstairs was saying how quiet it was.

Al :)

[Gumby]

Gumb, its been half a week.

Anyway them upstairs was saying how quiet it was.

Al :)

half a week, half a day. half an hour, who's counting. :D

Hell hath no fury ..... etc etc

The quiet before the storm ?

[Lignum]

Probably not, as you are still a tihs stirer and a loser.
and always will be, along with your boyfriend Flowboy.
Al :U


geez, let him off the leash for just half a day and he's back to normal. :D:D

And as a Mod, you think its ok for him to say that:?

I find that a discracefull thing to say about me and another forum member.

Not good enough:(

[Gumby]

And as a Mod, you think its ok for him to say that:?

I don't see where I said that. That comment is uncalled for IMHO.

[ozwinner]

The quiet before the storm ?

There isnt going to be no storm, this is it, my apology, but its been hijacked by someone.

Al :-

[Lignum]

I don't see where I said that.

Well, you responded to the comment with a remark and 2 big grins :D:D




That comment is uncalled for IMHO.

It was totaly uncalled for, and an apology from Al would be in order.

[Gumby]

Well, you responded to the comment with a remark and 2 big grins :D:D


meaning he was back to the old Al. Which i find amusing and I'm happy about.

Have you ever done a good turn for someone and then regretted doing it.

I'm feeling that way right now. :cool:

[bricks]

Look at it this way OZ it's like driving unliscenced, in that you cant loose your liscence for it.

Now you can let loose till your hearts content, you might get a post pulled hear or there but hey.

Now your not a mod , think of yourself as an independant vigilante out to bring justice to an unjust world- (or is that batman?)

[bitingmidge]

It was totaly uncalled for, and an apology from Al would be in order.
Well then, back to the start of this thread!

Al, thanks for all you've done. I know how much you guys put in.

But I have missed some of that spontanious reparte! :D

Cheers,

P
:D :D :D

[ozwinner]

Now your not a mod , think of yourself as an independant vigilante out to bring justice to an unjust world- (or is that batman?)

No way, Im like a fart, once its uncorked it free to travel where and when it wants.

Al :U

[ozwinner]

But I have missed some of that spontanious reparte! :D

Cheers,

P
:D :D :D

Its coming Midge, its coming.:U

Al :cool:

[Wood Butcher]

And folks this is why Al was given the boot as a mod.... lol:rolleyes:

For the record Al was not given the boot, he resigned on his own accord, in fact he resigned himself before anyone could talk him out of it.


A warning to everyone else, this thread is being watched very closely and any more derogatory remarks will be deleted and infractions given!:((

[namtrak]

Go burn something down, Al.

Always makes me feel better.....

:D

[ozwinner]

Everyone...stop bickering and back stabbing and enjoy the forums for what they are.

I did what I did as a Mod/Admin because I felt I had to so as to keep the forums going longer and stronger, I know some of you hate me, but tough, I hate you too, so get over it. :U

Onwards and upwards..:cool:

Al :)

[ozwinner]

Go burn something down, Al.

Always makes me feel better.....

:D

Last time we did that the Gestapo turned up and put the fire out.:o

Al :U

[Gra]

Well then, back to the start of this thread!

Al, thanks for all you've done. I know how much you guys put in.

But I have missed some of that spontanious reparte! :D

Cheers,

P
:D :D :D

Im with BM here......

Thanks for all your work Al, I am sorry to hear you are leaving the position. So its back to the old Al, will we see you in the Friday thread now???:U

And while Im at it thanks to all the mods for all the work they put in:2tsup::2tsup:

[ozwinner]

So its back to the old Al, will we see you in the Friday thread now???:U



Gra, I would rather gnaw my own leg off, the Friday fred is a boring to me now as it ever was.
Drivel is still drivel, which is not to be confused with humour in any way shape or form.

Al :U

[Gra]

Wrong smiley was meant to end in :q

[Cliff Rogers]

Oh dear me. Stuart, Zed, You, it's dangerous work that mod stuff.

:cool:
Stu has done his time in the naughty corner & he is back on the job. :2tsup:

It is your shout Al. :D

[bitingmidge]

No way, Im like a fart, once its uncorked it free to travel where and when it wants.

Al :U

Unless you're wearing a space suit of course! :oo:

P
:D

[ozwinner]

Unless you're wearing a space suit of course! :oo:

P
:D

How many people do you know who wear one? And why do they wear it?

Al :?

[Cliff Rogers]

How many people do you know who wear one? And why do they wear it?

Al :?
You would be as well shielded as using foil. :2tsup:

[bitingmidge]

I know this bloke that wears foil undies under his space suit. I'd post the picture, but it'd only get deleted like it has a few times before! :wink:

Is it still there on the AFRB site?

P
:D :D

[ozwinner]

It is your shout Al. :D

Cliff I have been screaming and shouting for the last few days, Im surprised you aint heard me up north.

Al :)

[ozwinner]

I know this bloke that wears foil undies under his space suit. I'd post the picture, but it'd only get deleted like it has a few times before! :wink:

Is it still there on the AFRB site?

P
:D :D

Id actually forgotten about that..:-

Al :U

[craigb]

Im not that shallow, I wont say.

Al :U

Well it was just that I was wondering what it is you are saying sorry for.

[Cliff Rogers]

Well it was just that I was wondering what it is you are saying sorry for.
Posting while pizzed. :D

[ozwinner]

Well it was just that I was wondering what it is you are saying sorry for.

As I said in the first post, for letting Neil and the members down by not being .....strong, resolute, beyond reproach........insert your own word here.

Al :-

[Ashore]

A warning to everyone else, this thread is being watched very closely and any more derogatory remarks will be deleted and infractions given!:((
Well done WB there has been enough derogatory remarks made so far in this thread , and just so long as that includes Everyone as I am sure it will, then we can all get on with life on a level playing field and just enjoy the forum without friend or favor .
The moderators have their rules and carry them out under the guidelines set out by Neil, and it is a huge unpaid thankless job, far too big for one person.
We as posters are only guests and are also covered by the forum rules as set out by Neil, if we go too far then we are expelled as are the moderators , though in al's case he resigned because of his actions after too many drinks he did "Quote Something freaking stupid end Quote"

Wood butcher said he was not sacked but resigned and I am sure WB is telling it as he knows it. And though as al has said " I know some of you hate me, but tough, I hate you too" then I think we should let al's sorry post (where he is trying to apoligise in his own way for his bad actions) remain un-hijacked and regardless of any individual feelings towards him give him the dignity and respect that we can, after his service as a mod, to resign gracefully and openly to the whole forum giving his reasons rather than to mearly slink away and allow unfounded rumours to speculate, as i am sure they would, as to why he is gone as a mod.

[johnc]

Al,

Good on you for getting up there and giving the mod job a go for awhile, and even though this has given a few the chance to take the p!ss for a bit underneath their glad it's not them, I think.

Hopefully after some time in self imposed exile we might see you back slapping wrists.

I clearly remember getting up one Sunday morning to an earfull and being sent off to a mate to apologise for perceived grog induced rudeness. Before getting a word out said mate apologised for himself and his behaviour. Damned if either of us ever found out what was said, much over rated this apologising stuff much easier to forget and move on I reckon.

Cheers, John.

[Lignum]

Lignum,
I would calculate that I have put in 10,000 hours plus to help out here and keep, the forums running, what have you done to contribute?
Al :)

You have got me there Al. I have contributed stuff all to the forum, and for that i would like to say sorry to all the other forum members:-

[ubeaut]

Every single member of these forums owes Al a debt of gratitude and a really big thank you for the tireless and diligent work he put in during his time as a moderator and administrator on these forums.

His loyalty and commitment were more than I could have ever hoped for. He worked harder and longer than anyone else has ever done to clean up the forums for you and did an absolutely fantastic job of it. His ability to spot troublemakers, spammers, pedlar's etc is absolutely uncanny an pretty well spot on every time.

Whether you love him or you hate him..... YOU ALL OWE HIM. If it wasn't for Al and the efforts of the other mods and admins these forums would have literally been over run with spam, , mobile phone sellers and absolute drivel, over 12 months ago.

Thanks Al for a fantastic job, so well done. :2tsup: Your expertise will be sorely missed in the back rooms of these forums and very, very hard to replace.

Neil

[ozwinner]

Thanks Neil..:-

Al :-

[Zed]

i feel all warm and tingly...

[Harry72]

Thanks for doing a good job Oz, we cant be perfect all the time.
So who's got big enough feet to fill his boots?
It would be a constant and hard job to do, damned if I could.

[Sturdee]

Al, I already told you privately that I appreciate the work you have done, and that appreciation extends to all those who give up their time to spend many unpaid hours to benevolently guide the forums.

It is a thankless task reading daily all the posts, especially those that are not your special interest or the same questions/subjects that are posted at regular intervals or the incessant drivel that still prevails.

At least now you can concentrate on those posts that especially interest you and again enjoy your time on the board.


Peter.

[Honorary Bloke]

the incessant drivel that still prevails.

That's fairly cynical. :?

[Gingermick]

How many people do you know who wear one? And why do they wear it?

Al :?

To keep the farts in

[DavidG]

Ozwinner.
I still reckon that you will come back after a much deserved break.
You are too good to just walk away from it.

Being a mod on another board I know just how much time and effort you have devoted to this board. The work never ends.

We appreciate that effort and it will be missed by those who know.

Thank you Al. :clap3:

Dave..

[Poppa]

I certainly appreciate the work that all the mods here do. Thanks Al, enjoy your retirement.

[HappyHammer]

....all the mods here do.

What's wrong with Al's hairdo..... apart from the obvious:U

Welcome back Al and fanks for the memoirs....I mean memories hic :tooth:

HH.

[Christopha]

Well I guess thats the end of Al the paininnabum.
It would seem that perhaps the demon drink combined with life seemingly turning to poop have combined to "do Al in", just the same as they did a certain Doorstop many moons ago..... The main difference being that Al lasted an awful lot longer and did a lot more good!

THE OZWINNER IS DEAD! LONG LIVE THE OZWINNER!

[AlexS]

i feel all warm and tingly...

Sounds like herpes.:D

[ozwinner]

Well I guess thats the end of Al the paininnabum.


Not really, I seem to have got Melbournized, and have turned into one of those miserable pricks that I swore I woudlnt turn into when we first came to Melbourne.:o

Al :no:

[Wongo]

Well done Al. Your a good man. :brava:

So Al, can we crack jokes again like the good old days? Are you going to be funny again? :D

Well come back.:cool:

[Christopha]

Well done Al. Your a good man. :brava:

So Al, can we crack jokes again like the good old days OR Are you going to be funny ? :D

Well come back.:cool:

:D :D :D

[ozwinner]

Well done Al. Your a good man. :brava:

So Al, can we crack jokes again like the good old days? Are you going to be funny again? :D

Well come back.:cool:

Jokes and humour were never off the menu for anyone at any time, never was, never will be.

Its the mind numbing drivel that got out of hand.

Al :)

[Wongo]

Jokes and humour were never off the menu for anyone at any time, never was, never will be.

Its the mind numbing drivel that got out of hand.

Al :)


Oh, you have not changed. Never mind. :D

[Cliff Rogers]

... Never mind.
No, just numb. :p

[bennylaird]

Bugr.....:oo:

How am I gunna know when I'm out of line now Al?:?


Ah Wruffly will tell me, enjoy being a free will again mate.:U

Cheers

[echnidna]

What will be will be.

Congratulations Al for doing a great job and sticking with it for so long.

[Cliff Rogers]

If it is you Benny, we will ALL tell you. :D

[Lignum]

Well done WB there has been enough derogatory remarks made so far in this thread , and just so long as that includes Everyone as I am sure it will, then we can all get on with life on a level playing field and just enjoy the forum without friend or favor .
The moderators have their rules and carry them out under the guidelines set out by Neil, and it is a huge unpaid thankless job, far too big for one person.
We as posters are only guests and are also covered by the forum rules as set out by Neil, if we go too far then we are expelled as are the moderators , though in al's case he resigned because of his actions after too many drinks he did "Quote Something freaking stupid end Quote"

Wood butcher said he was not sacked but resigned and I am sure WB is telling it as he knows it. And though as al has said " I know some of you hate me, but tough, I hate you too" then I think we should let al's sorry post (where he is trying to apoligise in his own way for his bad actions) remain un-hijacked and regardless of any individual feelings towards him give him the dignity and respect that we can, after his service as a mod, to resign gracefully and openly to the whole forum giving his reasons rather than to mearly slink away and allow unfounded rumours to speculate, as i am sure they would, as to why he is gone as a mod.

Thats a very good way of looking at it Ashore

[LGS]

I'd just like to return to the original context of the thread, then you can drivel at will.
It seems to me that Al is under a lot of pressure. It would take a fairly serious mistake or error of judgment to make a man want to resign from a position he likes.
Everyone is treating this like a Gold Watch presentation, and saying things like "have one on me", when its blatantly obvious that alcohol got him to this stage in the first place. If the rest of his life is going down the drain as well, he doesn't need "we miss you", or have another drink all, that'll fix your problems and he doesn't need drivel. He needs reassurance and help. I noticed how everyone helped out Thumb sucker, now what about Al??? He was one of the guys who helped TS the most.
It's time for assistance, not ignorance.
Al if you want to speak to someone who may have a fair idea of what you're going through, you can talk to me. Yep, thats right.

LGS

[HappyHammer]

I here what your saying LGS but Al has always struck me as someone who can work through things on his own. I didn't get the impression in this thread that he needed help.

Having said that if you need anything Al shout really loud and I'll help in any way I can.

HH.

[ozwinner]

Unfortunately I am the most stubornest kcirp you can encounter.

So thanks for the offer of help, but Im right, seriously.

Al :cool:

[Cliff Rogers]

Now get back on your medication. :D