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#1 Tiny

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Posted 01 September 2019 - 11:49 AM

Morning All,

 

It's been such a long time since I've been active on the forum that Many current and active members won't even know me.

 

And that's the reason that the time has come for me to hand on the baton to someone who IS active and who makes this place tick.

It's not fair on the forum for me to hold up progress, and as of today, I have handed over control of the forum to Neil.

 

Dattoman has been with the forum since..... well since they were making cars of value in Australia, and has been instrumental in running the place for many many years.

Neil and the rest of the active admin and moderation team have been instrumental in building and maintaining this wealth of knowledge and it is right at this time to hand over to him.

 

I want to say thank you to all of the members for helping to bring the knowledge to this place and to make this really.... the No 1 not only Torana, but Holden resource on the internet.

The information contained in this database is invaluable, and this is why I have keep the place going for so long without being personally active as life has moved on for me.

 

I really need to give all the admins, moderators, current and past a massive pat on the back for keeping the place going, pulling the unruly members into place as needed and generally making this place as welcoming as it can be.

 

I also need to thank Rare Spare, and Direct Support Hosting - Two companies that have financially supported us to allow me to fund this place for as long as i have been able to. Without their support We would not have made this stage.

 

And lastly Tim Gysberts of AgentO fame who commenced this place, I'm not sure he would have foreseen what he started would become. and thanks to Tim for entrusting the "ownership" to me for the time I've run it.

 

Cheers All.

Tiny.



#2 neglectedtorana

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Posted 01 September 2019 - 01:44 PM

Thanks for your work Tiny, enjoy your extra time

I enjoy the forum and am glad it exists and is available to help me and everyone that uses it and thanks Neil for taking over and the rest of the admins and moderators for all your work


Cheers, Tom

#3 N/A-PWR

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Posted 01 September 2019 - 03:30 PM

Thank's Tiny for all your contributions,

 

 and I am sure Datto will pick-up where you left off.

 

Have a great transition into your new endeavors.  :spoton:



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Posted 01 September 2019 - 04:00 PM

Even though I was a late starter, I have found this forum to be a sanctuary. Some of the members I have met have become great friends, and so have a few of the members I haven't.

Thanks Tiny, Tim, Neil, and everyone who has made this place what it is. Although most things "Torana" have been discussed and documented in here in the past, I am sure there will always be people who just want to drop in and have a chat.



#5 Ice

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Posted 01 September 2019 - 04:16 PM

Thanks for all your work Rob you and others have done a great job

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Posted 01 September 2019 - 05:05 PM

Thanks for your work Tiny, enjoy your extra time

I enjoy the forum and am glad it exists and is available to help me and everyone that uses it and thanks Neil for taking over and the rest of the admins and moderators for all your work


Cheers, Tom

Couldn't agree more, thanks Tiny and team, l recon l look at this site everyday

even if for only a couple of minutes, couldn't imagine it not being here. Thanks

also to the sponsors.



#7 RallyRed

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Posted 01 September 2019 - 05:20 PM

Superb effort Tiny, love the way you guys have kept this forum free from so much of the crap tat seems to stick to social media.

 

And good on Neil for stepping up!

 

Regards

Col

 

p.s. good luck in the future



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Posted 01 September 2019 - 07:45 PM

Thanks Tiny
Your efforts are much appreciated in my books
Thanks for putting your hand up Neil
Cheers

#9 Indy Orange

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Posted 01 September 2019 - 07:47 PM

Thanks Tiny,and thanks to Datto taking over.

Edited by Indy Orange, 01 September 2019 - 07:48 PM.


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Posted 01 September 2019 - 07:56 PM

Well done to all admin and owners over the years, I don’t post a lot but am here looking every day

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Posted 01 September 2019 - 11:29 PM

Thanks Tiny, but you do know that Datto will now have to put his build on hold  :stirpot:



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Posted 02 September 2019 - 12:14 AM

Thanks Tiny, but you do know that Datto will now have to put his build on hold  :stirpot:

There was a deal struck to swap HQ (Headquarters/ Monaro ) for Datto (Neil/Datsun)  :lol:


Edited by N/A-PWR, 02 September 2019 - 12:24 AM.


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Posted 02 September 2019 - 01:08 AM

Yes thanks to all involved with this place. I too am here daily and it's the one place I come to on the net for a bit of sanity so thanks again.
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Posted 02 September 2019 - 08:10 AM

A big thank you Tiny, well done.

 

As many of you may know, I regularly visit several forums, but this is my favourite & I think it comes down to Tiny, datto & the others who put in the hard yards. It just seems to be more civil than others.

 

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Posted 02 September 2019 - 08:17 AM

Argh crap! I got a new massa. :)

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Posted 02 September 2019 - 08:46 AM


Argh crap! I got a new massa. :)


I’m still here too. :P

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Posted 02 September 2019 - 09:33 AM

You're a legend Rob!

 

You've done an absolutely awesome job looking after the forums after taking it over from Tim (V8GENT) all those years ago!

 

All the best to Neil into the future, great to know it is in such good hands.

 

These forums have introduced me some of my closest and best friends which I will always be grateful for. I don't get back here as often as I use to, but I always enjoy having a read across the site and checking out the latest builds on the go!

 

Thanks again Tiny - looking forward to a catch up again soon when we can!



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Posted 02 September 2019 - 12:09 PM

Ta Ta big fella. You have been on here as long as I can remember :-). 



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Posted 02 September 2019 - 09:45 PM

Thank you Tiny and Preshus (xx) Good luck Datto!



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Posted 02 September 2019 - 10:09 PM

Cheers for your work. :clap:



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Posted 03 September 2019 - 11:11 PM

Thanks Tiny and all the Best!!
The forum and members are a great help with building your car as it’s motivating when you see how so many others with the similar issues and then seeing the final results of the builds is priceless.
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Posted 04 September 2019 - 07:28 PM

Thank you and all the best in the future.



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Posted 04 September 2019 - 09:59 PM

Thanks Tiny, Im not around here much these days either but still visit from time to time - thanks so much for keeping the place going :)



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Posted 05 September 2019 - 02:52 PM

Cheers Tiny for the effort over the years - a thankless task you have handled in a fair handed way

All the best to you and the family and don't be a stranger

 

Cheers to Datto for taking it on -- may i be the first?  ------------- :thebird:

We are in safe hands



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Posted 05 September 2019 - 06:02 PM

Thanks mate for your time and efforts. This is still the most informative and easy to navigate forum I have come across.
Thanks to all who work behind the scenes and those who contribute to this store house of experience and knowledge.




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