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No danger of that lol (did he not disappear up his own a**e a while back ) It is now 'official' , STI Pretender is now the new Glasgow R.O. Al.

Thanks for the kind words folks It looks like we may have a new Glasgow/Strathclyde Regional Organiser - I'm just waiting for a wee PM back from them accepting the role before I make any 'official' announcement. Thanks again for your support, Ally.

After a long hard think , I've decided it is time for me to call it a day . I am far too busy with work , family and other commitments to remain in Glasgow/Strathclyde Regional Organiser position. In recent months I've even found it hard to find time to manage to fit in the monthly meets so I think now is the time for someone else to take over. I still hope to attend meets , runs etc when I can and intend to remain an active SIDC member . I'll also help anyone who takes the Glasgow/Strathclyde RO position in any way I can . I've had a great time over the years I've been R.O. , mainly due to the fact that the members in Glasgow/Strathclyde region are such a good bunch . Any members want to be Glasgow/Strathclyde R.O. ? Al.

You beat me to it Peter ! I was going to ask you nicely over the weekend You have done us proud and raised loads of money towards Santa Cruise (and other events) in previous years , so your offer for this year is very much appreciated Thanks, Al.

Thanks Karps Santa #2 has reported for duty Thanks again ScoobySailor , details sent - keep me informed Al.

Excellent I'll PM the details to you , thanks. Al.

Yes , it's that time of year again folks I mentioned to most folk I spoke to at last nights meet that it is time we got the ball-rolling for this years Santa Cruise. We plan to follow the same idea as the past few years ... IE. 1. Raise money via donation sheets , sticker sales etc 2. Purchase lots of toys and gifts with funds raised 3. Meet up with cars decked out in Christmas decorations - wee prize for best decorated car. 4. Convoy through city 5. Present gifts to hospital c/w Santa. Ed-209 has kindly offered to produce Santa Cruise 2009 stickers/decals for the cars - Hopefuly we'll have these available to purchase at the next meet . Robert (STIpretender) has the donation sheets which we'll make available as soon as we get date finalised. He also has a Santa suit (I'm awaiting reply from our other 'Santa' !) IMPORTANT ! We need a volunteer to make a few phone calls/emails to Yorkhill hospital to arrange a date and time and a call and letter to Strathclyde Police to let them know our intended route. I normally do this part , but due to work and family commitments I won't be able to this year (I'm no longer allowed private calls , emails or internet at work. I'll also be in England on most of my days off as Ruths job has moved to Brum) I have all the contact details from previous years and I'll pass them on to anyone who'll help . PLEASE POST HERE OR PM ME ASAPIF YOU CAN HELP . If no-one volunteers to help with this , the event won't happen I hope we can work together to make 2009s event as successful as previous years have been Al.

....A wise-man once said "Two heads are better than one" 'Kid'ding apart Sorry I've not been around to offer a hand . I've been working 7x12 . I hope it's nothing too serious G . Al.

Nice-one Al.

Thread now posted in 'events' section . http://forums.sidc.co.uk/index.php?showtop...p;#entry1302578 Al.

Sorry folks but I'll not be able to attend Septembers meet . I need a volunteer (or 2) to take the helm again . Same script as last time I couldn't make the meet . . . IE: route + organising , on the night , required . Soz again folks I'm going to be at Applecross on a Triumph motorcycle if you're looking for me Al.

News travels fast Mic Your bro was telling me tonight that your jalopy was alive again Al.

I think I've probably mentioned before JW , but I've a wee house 5mins walk/stagger from the Kames Hotel Heres a pic of 'his 'n hers' bikes from the front window when we were there a few weeks ago. Al.

Well ? Did you buy it Stu ? Al.

A big 'thank you' to Ritchie and StewartyBoy for volunteering to organise the August meet See you all at next months meet . Al

Good news - my jalopy is back on the road again Bad news - I'll be away on my motorcycle at 'The Bulldog Bash' on 6th August So I'm looking for someone to stand-in for me on that night (Thursday 6th August) You will have to plan a run for the evening and organise everyone I'll post up on the 'calendar' and 'events' section as usual . I'm only looking for someone to take the helm on the night of the meet/run . Please reply here or PM if you can help - Thanks. Al.

Michael , I have a couple of spare classic flywheels here mate if you want to get one machined . Save you a bit of time on your clutch-swap ? Drop me a PM if you are interested . Al.

lol Have Crail only got one song in their CD collection Al

Well done Keira You kept this one quiet ! - My mum spotted this in her local paper (The Dunoon Observer & Argyllshire Standard, friday 15 May 2009) I think I can say we are all really proud to hear of your achieving 'Volunteer of the Year' award! Al.

I've got banner if required . Al.

Nice to see the 2-page feature on Glasgow/Strathclyde region's 2008 Santa Cruise in this months TrueGrip Good write-up and great photos . Well done J.W. Al. Ps. I'd like to see more articles like this in the mag. All that you have to do is email your write-up and pics to the TrueGrip editor - paul@pro-motiv.com . . . . . Glasgow/Strathclyde June BBQ meet article anyone - hint-hint