Bad scene down at the club

[Roddoss72]

Damn Nick, what can say but that sucks. Like Steve pointed out it happens and the most damage done is to the hobby.

I guess they don't know you like we do, or such an accusation would never have been made.

But, if ya wants me an Big Jimmy ta come down an goes up one side of dem bums and down de utter, we can do dat.

Salutations cyberia

If ya want we can deliver some kissing up the side of the cranium with an aluminium baseball bat against those candy asses, signed sealed and delivered with a smile.

Regards

Roddoss72 (Morally bankrupt and i spit on the French)

[Tom Houlihan]

If ya want we can deliver some kissing up the side of the cranium with an aluminium baseball bat against those candy asses, signed sealed and delivered with a smile.

Bats! Dey ain't jist fer baseball anymoah!!!

[cyberia]

Bats! We don need no stinking bats!

[Geek44]

Aww Jeez guys dat's okay. I tink I can handle dese no account lard-asses my own self. But tanks fer de awffer do'.
Peace.

[Geek44]

Hey Roddoss...you've been a member of BOTH the Labour and Liberal parties? That's kind of unusual isn't it?
Peace.

Salutations Geek44

Call me a politacal whore.

Regards

Roddoss72

Now dat's funny
Peace.

[MAGNA]

It's a double shame for me because I've really 'put in' to this club but in a low key way. I've shared my resources with guys I hardly know, given people parts and scanned my references for guys to use...
Peace.

That is the part that never seems to be acknowledged. Club after club ends up being ruined by petty one upmanship.

I have to say that I got a big surprise at my son's graduation last week (senior high). He was never going to get dux but he does very well for himself so I was proud to be there for his graduation.

When the individual awards were being given, a new award was unveiled. This was the surprise as it went to the student who, in their five years at high school had given the most help to other students and teachers without reward. I had never seen an award like this before. The person who won had always helped in media and music as well as many other areas - setting up and running the PA for entire night shows they were not even involved in (other year classes etc). The list goes on and is what Geek was doing, helping because someone needed it. The even bigger surprise was the award went to my son. That to me was very important because he got some acknowledgement for his efforts.

Good clubs and organisations acknowledge those who help because they KNOW who helps. This is done by communicating and watching the group as a whole to see what needs to be done to make things better. An ongoing process.

I've seen so much crap with the horse showing - some you would not believe when it comes to what people will do to win.

You have done your best Geek and no one can take that away from you so stuff 'em but definitely tell them why.

[Geek44]

The guys I've helped have certainly made sure I know they appreciated it...and anyway, it's what we're here for. I don't care about aknowledgement from the hierarchy...their heads are way too far up their arses anyway.
I'm glad I have two months to think it over. I need to go back at least once otherwise I'm almost admitting guilt. There are three or four guys who I really like there and I don't need to bother with the rest...I guess it's just part of 'club life'. I suppose I just find it disappointing. I've learned though that you guys are the best 'club' there is and I really mean that.
You must be very proud of your son MAGNA. I would be.
Peace.

[MAGNA]

I am proud of my boy for sure and what I meant was you should be proud of what you have done for the club too. The thing that is really annoying is that what makes a club or any group is the interaction and the subject at hand being more important than a pecking order.

I knew a guy who was in a sporting team. He did all the paper work, delivered clothes to be laundered each week, organised half time refreshments and so on. He wasn't a great player but most on the amateur teams aren't. One person on the team was important because of the position he played and was very good at it. The team generally lost as they hadn't been in the comp for long. This 'very good' player called a meeting before training one night and basically blamed the not so good player for all the losses which was not true. The not so good player then left the team but was begged to come back once someone finally realised that he was doing all the work. That's what happens even though it shouldn't.

I'm glad the people you helped thanked you for it and I hope something can be done to pull some heads back out of some arses too....

[Geek44]

Thanks MAG...after some cooling off time for me, I'm starting not to care much. It's their problem. I know I made an honest mistake and I'm not the first...probably won't be the last either. Here's the rub...
The guy who owned the kits also writes the newsletter. It was suggested by ex-prez between laughter that was just a bit too loud that he 'put THAT in the newsletter'. I don't know the kit owner well enough to predict whether or not he will but if he does, his handling of it will dictate what I do next. I'm happy for everybody to have a genuine laugh at my expense...I've got broad shoulders in that regard and I'm secure enough to join in. However...if it's done badly or there's a hint that I'm somehow dishonest or mentally insufficient, there's going to be some truths told.
Basically, I decided who I like and don't care for pretty early in the piece. I've been a member for over a year now so I've seen everybody 'perform'. As in any large group (particularly of men), there's a proportion of members who I find boorish, loud, not very amusing (although they think they're hilarious) and generally dull. You'd be surprised at how many penis jokes and peurile jibes at women and gay people can be worked into a meeting. Funnily, these same individuals are conspicuous for never approaching new members which I think is telling. I don't care what they think but I DO care that they make the 'club experience' a little immature and lately, an altogether unpleasant one. Never ceases to amaze me that people deny the existence of politics when anybody who has read a book knows that there is politics in a group of two.
I'll take this opportunity to humbly thank everybody for their kind words, support and faith in my character. It means a lot.
Peace.

[Panzermacher]

Nick, we had very similar trouble here with my local club. The politics and back stabbing just isn't worth the trouble....I left, and never see many of them petty people again. I did more good without that club than with it. All it was about was bickering, control, and "I am better than you" ..... I did all the same for the bunch I was with, shared tips, info, and parts....and when it was seen I was better than their best.....I got a fast track to being shelved. I no longer need a club and am much happier for it.

What they did to you was wrong....you made an honest mistake, (Same as the people who took your books) and now I fear they will treat you a shade different. Do what you gotta do, mate, but If I were you, I'd move on when you feel it is the right time. All clubs are cliquish and you just made the "out". I know it's juvenile and petty, but many folks in this hobby are just that. (If you recall my story from tyhe other site, about the Master Modeler I waited forever to meet....and he turned out to be a jackass with better things to do than give pointers to a young enthusiast.) That's the best I can offer ya.It is a real shame some folks gotta take the fun out of a hobby like this, and turn it all into politics and cliques like Junior high school. Unfortunately, it seems to be human nature....