Chestnut

Have to admit, that did make me chuckle

This may give some insight ...

Hi Mo, I know that you are describing me when Pete picked me for a team. Yes I did withdraw, I had a death in the family, a very close family member and I had extra responsibilities at the time due to that, and couldn't always be sure that I would be around on the weekends, but instead of just going I made sure that there was an able replacement of Pam (Piccadilly) in place which Sharne helped me to organise.

I don't blame you Rest up well for Saturday

Words and how we interpret them is a funny thing really as it is a very personal thing as are tones associated with words which is why I often put smiley faces - historians have been interpreting facts and documentation as they see fit for years to support their theories and each historian will emphasise information that supports their arguments and gloss over information or facts that don't. CS's words can be interpreted in two ways and looking at interpretations of his words by some posters above, I interpret them differently. "Excuse me but in a competition where everyone is relying on everyone's picks remaining as posted before closing time you choose to completely rewrite one!! What message does that send to everyone? Not only that it wasnt your competition" The post was changed in a selection (picks) thread which is CS's first sentence above - it's a competition thread where everyone is expecting their picks to remain as posted and in that thread a "post" was edited (CS's words "completely rewrite one!!). Then we see the second sentence - saying what message does that send? So the changing of a post in a competition entry thread is sending a message. If CS was referring to picks being changed then it wouldn't be sending a message, it would be more serious - It would be blatant messing with someone's picks. Sure the "completely" was a bit of an exaggeration but as he said, CS couldn't see how the original post looked. I voiced a concern in the thread, one post, I would voice that concern again as I think it was a valid concern. For one, I wanted to see what Howie orignally posted, second, because it wasn't anyone's post to alter, but Howie, and third, it was PJ's comp thread. I note your post John, but I didn't make a mountain out of a molehill, I voiced a concern. How others reacted after that turned it into a mountain and I note that TC apologised to Howie and even offered to change it back, as has been posted by Howie himself. TC acknowledged that it was an error in judgement but with the best of intentions. We all understand and accept that. CS wanted to assure posters that he didn't condone the editing of any post and re-emphasised his stance on this when giving out moderation rights to forum users. CS apologised if his reposting of his view on moderation rights upset anyone, but again whether that is accepted or not is a personal thing and each is entitled to accept the apology or not. He also said that he felt it was necessary to reprimand a transgressor of those rules for transparency and to assure posters. Stan Walker said something recently in an interview with regards to himself and how people viewed him - "If you don't know everything, then you know nothing" I don't think any of us knows everything about this. I felt like calling it a day too a couple of nights ago but then thought better of it because it's not fair on my team, (although the way I've been selecting lately perhaps it would be very fair ) , or on the opposition, or PJ or anyone else that has competed in this competition up until now week in week out hoping to make it to the Semi's. I agree with some of the posts above that say let's move on, if for nothing else, for PJ and the time he puts into this comp for forum users to enjoy when he could be doing many other things in his busy life.

Okay John, fair enough. I said what I needed to in the post at the time, it was one post and yes I thought we had moved on. All the best in the Semi Finals.

Really TC, you think that little of me? Yes I run comps, just like many others on here do on other forums for people to enjoy because that is what it's about isn't it? People should be able to go where they want and enjoy what forums offer for the love of racing. I pointed out my thoughts on your edit, in the thread and that was that. But then I guess I'm just a someone so what does it matter. Thanks.

I hope so

always is in her races, nothing new there

I've been to Newmarket racecourse Can't remember there being harness though.... now htp you are a man of the world.. so you may know more than me... cough.. but I don't think they've heard of cran and nige and they certainly don't train in their own right .. ?

haha my first painful foot experience was harness... Royal York stepping on my foot and then getting stubborn and not moving it .. Joe said .. he can be like that Still Yorky shared his feed and molasses with me.. my childhood addiction

Ah glad it wasn't just me, I had that too. It corrected itself quick when I reloaded though but it did cause a momentary panic ..

Interesting.. they must think the old boy will have some fight in him when challenged, pretty hard to chase her once she's swept past so I can see their logic. Not sure it will be enough but worth a try

Whilst I don't like Thomas' reference to Freda, you should apologise T.. I do agree with ATA that it is new gear being added that he has always referred to.

Rondinella is gutsy that's for sure, loved the run. Of course I think the Duke had her measure but I would say that. I'd love her as a broodmare.