Aces51 2,778 Posted March 8, 2018 6 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Im gonna stick my head above the parapet on this one and state I dont fully agree with the 'send your money anyway' stance. I wholeheartedly agree with the Ben fund cause of course but it seems symptomatic of speedway to expect fans still to pay out their cash even when they will get precisely nothing for it. You're as entitled to your opinion as I am to mine. My reasoning is that I didn't want the benefit fund and ultimately the riders who need it's help to lose out for a problem which they played no part in creating. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluTiger 21,701 Posted March 8, 2018 23 minutes ago, Aces51 said: You're as entitled to your opinion as I am to mine. My reasoning is that I didn't want the benefit fund and ultimately the riders who need it's help to lose out for a problem which they played no part in creating. Both opinions are valid, its all down to the individual i suppose. Will still be making the trip myself, its a cracking line up... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted March 8, 2018 Still expecting to make the trip myself although with revised travel companions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted March 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Aces51 said: You're as entitled to your opinion as I am to mine. My reasoning is that I didn't want the benefit fund and ultimately the riders who need it's help to lose out for a problem which they played no part in creating. Certainly not being critical of the view and indeed I have done exactly that myself before with the Ricky Ashworth day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPEEDY69 1,260 Posted March 9, 2018 Donations to the SRBF can be made at any time, no need for a meeting/event to do that. However, just because I am now not going, I won't be making a donation as an alternative, I will do that in my own time as always. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crump99 4,476 Posted March 9, 2018 On 07/03/2018 at 12:31 PM, Stainlesssteelride said: No i meant every word of it, even the deleted bits. But hey ho, it's just my opinion, of which I am obviously not allowed. Or course you're entitled to your opiniont but don't get upset when someone replies thinking that you're a berk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stainlesssteelride 106 Posted March 9, 2018 (edited) Well my opinion was somewhat deleted, so not exactly entitled to it. As for the berk thing, that's fine as well, as I think a lot worse of others, and I'm pretty sure it's compulsory for a speedway fan to at least be a berk as a minimum requirement. Edited March 9, 2018 by Stainlesssteelride Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crump99 4,476 Posted March 9, 2018 9 minutes ago, Stainlesssteelride said: Well my opinion was somewhat deleted, so not exactly entitled to it. As for the berk thing, that's fine as well, as I think a lot worse of others, and I'm pretty sure it's compulsory for a speedway fan to at least be a berk as a minimum requirement. Don't get the deleted bit but never mind. As for all being berks, I think that's a fair point although too often mugs is probably more appropriate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stainlesssteelride 106 Posted March 9, 2018 Some of my post was deleted by mods. That's what I meant. Okay I will agree that mugs is a better used term in most cases . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSL84 541 Posted March 13, 2018 wiĺl this meeting go ahead? With all the rain ,snow and ice we have had. Not so sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 2,254 Posted March 13, 2018 10 hours ago, adonis said: Snow for the east of England Sat/Sun , and sub zero temps , Might be as well to cancel now Yep call it off now im sure everyone will understand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stainlesssteelride 106 Posted March 13, 2018 If it were to be cancelled, would it be re staged later in the year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,080 Posted March 13, 2018 I hope its not cancelled , me and Willie are coming from the Arctic north and have spent a fortune on train tickets . Not too bothered about the later start time as we're staying in the Holiday inn overnight anyway , the only issue i have is how i keep Willie soberish until half 6 . 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilWatson 1,988 Posted March 13, 2018 The organisers of the 2018 Ben Fund Bonanza due to be at Peterborough this Sunday have been forced to postpone the event due to adverse weather.It is the first postponement in the ten years that the event has been run, but a restaging date will be found.Paul Ackroyd said “We have had to call it off because the track is unfit, and can’t be made raceable in time due to the poor weather and the forecast of it worsening over the weekend, when we are told it will be cold and unpleasant.“We are extremely disappointed of course but we have made the decision at an early stage to prevent inconvenience and to allow people to cancel any travel arrangements they have made. I feel for Ged and his staff and the Showground people who have worked hard to prepare for the meeting.“It will be restaged at some point and we will make that announcement at the earliest time possible.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 2,254 Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) Oh hell wait for the fun to begin now Edited March 13, 2018 by scoobydoo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites