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Post by bobshepherd on Aug 31, 2005 14:01:45 GMT
The magazine was sent out today. I am grateful to Alan Appleby who came along to help with filling envelopes. He makes me feel guilty now, because I had a go at him in the magazine regarding the quality of his jokes. This edition has been put together without Rick's guiding hand & professionalism. Rick, as you may know, is to be married in a few days, his hands were probably shaking too much to operate his keyboard. I've written it somewhere, but forgot where, that there is a top article in The Harrier, by Aidan Lupton & I forgot to credit the article to him. If anyone sees him tell him I'm sorry. It's the one about the recent Junior Midlancs.
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Post by bobshepherd on Sept 1, 2005 17:18:35 GMT
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Post by rick on Sept 1, 2005 20:41:47 GMT
Tthannnnkss fffooorr dddooooiiiiinnng the Hhhhaarriieeerr Bbbbbbob!!!
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Post by bobshepherd on Sept 2, 2005 8:06:08 GMT
Do we detect a sign of pre-nuptual jitters Rick? Is this the same Rick that was our President? The same Rick that held the club Marathon record for so many years? The same Rick that now runs through conifer woodlands in Oregon? Looks like Rick is wilting like a plucked wild buttercup!
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Post by rick on Sept 2, 2005 23:04:11 GMT
Looks like Rick is wilting like a plucked wild buttercup! Or it's just a bad case of the DTs. ;D We are currently about 12 miles east of Pendleton, which is 220 miles east of Portland. On our way over here last night we saw a couple of deer and later a coyote by the side of the freeway. After we left the freeway we saw 3 dead deer within 1.5 miles, then a few live deer (not good to hit them) then a couple of live skunks (definitely not good to even annoy them, let alone hit them). Finally we saw a black bear less than a mile from where we are staying.
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Post by george on Sept 4, 2005 21:47:08 GMT
Yes, indeed Rick, I thought I saw something similar the other evening near where I live, but here in Brum it turned out to be nothing more than the local yobs. As you say "definitely not good to even annoy them" but good to hit them!
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Post by rick on Dec 23, 2005 6:50:23 GMT
The latest Harrier is the best yet. Proof of what can be done with Microsoft's inferior desktop publishing software if you have the patience of a saint (which I haven't so "well done" Bob). The Editor of the newsletter has a hard job. He/She isn't so much an editor in the traditional sense, in that they edit the contributors' material. It's more of a production Editor's role that they take. Laying out the pages, sorting out the photos and trying to make the whole thing fit. The job satisfaction from finish product in some ways balances the many tedious hours spent creating it. It's hard enough as it is without smart-arsed contributors doing their "own thing" and designing their contributions for him, which after all is the fun part. Please just send him your articles by email or in some other unformatted way and let him have some fun putting the thing together. Or volunteer for the job and kiss goodbye to a week of free evenings which is the least time it would take for you to do the job yourself. And while I'm at it. Another pet peeve. I DON'T KNOW ABOUT ANYONE ELSE BUT BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS REALLY P****S ME OFF. IT MIGHT HAVE IT'S USES IN, SAY, AN ADVERT, but not for general text. Season's Greetings to everyone!
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Post by bobshepherd on Dec 23, 2005 9:40:07 GMT
What does **** mean? Thanks Rick for your kind understanding comments! A little more blunt than I would dare. But then again you Portland guys shoot from the hip. (Westerns!) Patience of a Saint? Better speak to my last wife about that......... Talking of wives, did you hear the one about Mrs Santa Claus?.....well here it is, & yes you've guessed it, it's the one from Alan Appleby that I couldn't find space for in the last Harrier, due to all the P****S'S.
Christmas Story for People Having a Bad Day When four of Santa's elves got sick and the trainee elves did not produce the toys as fast as the regular ones, Santa was beginning to feel the pressure of being behind schedule. Then Mrs. Claus told Santa that her Mom was coming to visit. This stressed Santa even more. When he went to harness the reindeer, he found that three of them were about to give birth and two had jumped the fence and were out, heaven knows where. More stress. Then when he began to load the sleigh, one of the boards cracked and the toy bag fell to the ground and scattered the toys. So, frustrated, Santa went into the house for a cup of apple cider and a shot of rum. When he went to the cupboard, he discovered that the elves had hidden the liquor and there was nothing to drink. In his frustration, he accidentally dropped the cider pot and it broke into hundreds of little pieces all over the kitchen floor. He went to get the broom and found that mice had eaten the straw end of the broom. Just then the doorbell rang and irritable Santa trudged to the door. He opened the door and there was a little angel with a great big Christmas tree. The angel said, very cheerfully, "Merry Christmas, Santa. Isn't it a lovely day? I have a beautiful tree for you. Where would you like me to stick it?" And so began the tradition of the little angel on top of the Christmas tree.
bEST WISHES FOR cHRISTMAS & THE nEW yEAR.
from bob
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Post by rick on Dec 28, 2005 1:32:26 GMT
My latest Harrier arrived today. It looks a lot better "in the flesh", so to speak.
Thanks Bob for a great magazine.
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Post by bobshepherd on Feb 6, 2006 16:48:37 GMT
The February Issue left here last week, but only because of substantial help from Alan Appleby. I've had 4 responses so far. Steve Bamber thinks it stinks (because of lack of further detail on the Pete Benson resignation). I've replied to Steve in the appropriate section. Of the 3 remaining people. 1 said "awesome", maybe they meant "gruesome". 1 said "brilliant", maybe they meant "brill", a flat fish which would definately stink if out of water for too long. I refrain from naming the two to avoid their embarrassment. The 4th was Pete Benson himself. He has always praised the magazine (new name for Newsletter), and in this case was no less flattering. The magazine will be available on the web site when I get the time to do it. This issue will be interactive, which allows me to turn the Black & White pictures back into colour & also put more stuff in than the restraints of the 20 page magazine allows. In the current magazine, there are a few references to our glorious past, for as you know, we are celebrating the 125th anniversary this year. One thing I forgot to announce was that to celebrate the 125th throughout the year, in each Harrier I will give a fiver to the best Junior article written. For the Feb Issue, Nichola Jackson wrote a lovely piece re her run in Colwyn Bay. She takes the fiver. Please encourage your children to write for the Harrier. They might win the prize.
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Post by guestx2 on Feb 13, 2006 21:40:24 GMT
I think Bob Shepherds card idea to commemorate the 125 year anniversary is brilliant, his enthusiasm and business knowledge and vision is what the club needs. The club needs a Bob Shepherd as Chairman!!! Helen Clitheroe has once again demonstrated why she is Prestons no 1 athlete at International level and her hometown club enthusiasm and commitment. Helen should be nominated for President (of Preston Harriers, not the USA). ;D
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Post by rick on Feb 15, 2006 0:44:24 GMT
What has mystery guestx2 got against Bob? The chairman's job is a thankless task.
Changing the president on a regular basis is a good idea.There are plenty of club members who deserve the honour. (No disrespect intended to the current president).
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Post by guest x 2 on Feb 15, 2006 8:19:02 GMT
Bob Shepherd is charged with the offence of having all the qualities to become Chairman. People with these qualities should be forced to take up these roles or faced with treason. Penalty walking the plank,after drinking the plonk on the canal at Riley Green aka paralyze.
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Post by guest on Feb 17, 2006 7:29:28 GMT
Helen Clitheroe should be nominated as President this year especially on the 125th anniversary.
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Post by rick on Feb 18, 2006 18:22:26 GMT
I'm not sure what the exact rules are but basically any paid-up member can make a nomination for a position on the club committee. Nominations need to be seconded by a club member. Out of courtesy the nominee should be notified prior to the nomination and asked for his/her approval. It used to be that nominations/motions could be taken from the floor at the AGM itself but I'm not sure that is still the case.
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