Charles Morgan
MB Enthusiast
- Joined
- Feb 2, 2010
- Messages
- 8,206
- Car
- Mercedes 250CE W114, Alfa Romeo GT Coupe 3.2 V6
Before Christmas my mother died (this is not about her) and when I mentioned it on Facebook I was taken aback by quite how many friends from all over posted that they were sorry for my loss. Previously I had been a bit sceptical of what I considered (in a rather arrogant way) formulaic responses, but I found they helped immensely. So I resolved this year to put more effort into politeness as little acts of kindness and politeness can matter a lot.
So, in that spirit, I wanted to start the year with a big thank you to so many people here who make this place what is. Those who make it possible and those who spend their free time moderating and administering it - Koolvin, Killerhertz and Druk spring instantly to mind. I sometimes bend your ear but it is because I think this place is special. Thank you for all your time and your patience and your hard work.
Then thanks to our forum sponsors who pay towards keeping this place alive and who spend their time offering assistance, help and in numerous cases putting on great events that take a lot of time, effort and money. I know how busy people can be who run workshops, and I know how hard they work. I also know that they are human and sometimes make mistakes. But a big thank you to Olly, and Terry at Wayne Gates, Jaymanek, Richard and Alfie and all the guys like Acid and others in the Performance section. If I missed you, my apologies. Thank you anyway.
Thanks to all those who go out of their way (sometimes literally) to help. Grober, Carat3.6, Neilrr, Bellow, Druk, Bruce, Bolide and many others. You have been a great help to me and numerous other members and frankly without you this place would be greatly diminished. Thank you also to people like Trapperjohn and all the others who go out of their way to welcome new members.
Thank you to those who thank others for their help. It may seem silly, but when I provide (normally not great) answers, having a thank you makes it somehow more satisfying having made the attempt. Thank you also to those who participated in my project thread, simply in most cases by showing interest. It did, at numerous times, make a difficult project more bearable.
Finally thank you to all who make this place civilised and friendly. Moderation isn't just external and respect for others right to express opinions, even if different from your own, is a vital part of making this forum and society work. I have a very sharp tongue but try to keep it under control.
Thank you all and happy Benz bodging and Mercedes motoring in 2017!
So, in that spirit, I wanted to start the year with a big thank you to so many people here who make this place what is. Those who make it possible and those who spend their free time moderating and administering it - Koolvin, Killerhertz and Druk spring instantly to mind. I sometimes bend your ear but it is because I think this place is special. Thank you for all your time and your patience and your hard work.
Then thanks to our forum sponsors who pay towards keeping this place alive and who spend their time offering assistance, help and in numerous cases putting on great events that take a lot of time, effort and money. I know how busy people can be who run workshops, and I know how hard they work. I also know that they are human and sometimes make mistakes. But a big thank you to Olly, and Terry at Wayne Gates, Jaymanek, Richard and Alfie and all the guys like Acid and others in the Performance section. If I missed you, my apologies. Thank you anyway.
Thanks to all those who go out of their way (sometimes literally) to help. Grober, Carat3.6, Neilrr, Bellow, Druk, Bruce, Bolide and many others. You have been a great help to me and numerous other members and frankly without you this place would be greatly diminished. Thank you also to people like Trapperjohn and all the others who go out of their way to welcome new members.
Thank you to those who thank others for their help. It may seem silly, but when I provide (normally not great) answers, having a thank you makes it somehow more satisfying having made the attempt. Thank you also to those who participated in my project thread, simply in most cases by showing interest. It did, at numerous times, make a difficult project more bearable.
Finally thank you to all who make this place civilised and friendly. Moderation isn't just external and respect for others right to express opinions, even if different from your own, is a vital part of making this forum and society work. I have a very sharp tongue but try to keep it under control.
Thank you all and happy Benz bodging and Mercedes motoring in 2017!
