Posse Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Well men women, as you probably have seen that I haven’t been on here as much as I have been over the last 9 years but things change, family, kids growing up etc my Jemma has been selected to play for Chelsea girls and over the last few months that has been where my main focus has been. Trying to juggle the site and family stuff I haven’t got the time to put in the amount of time and effort I have been able to do over the 9 years. This has been a big big BIG part of my life. I used to eat shit sleep it but life moves on .All I want to say is a big thanks to all the members for all of their support at shows etc and keeping the site active and moving along with the times and getting our name out there! Love it , thank u. Over the last 9 years it hasn’t just been me, my wife has been by my side sending out merchandise helping me until the early hours sending and packing up and sending tickets for the big shows . I want the site to go forward and continue, so I have given the site to my admin team who also have been the the round ones and without them I would be a proper mess lol or even worse ... I have met some really nice people on here and have had some great times. So thank you OSF hardcores, like I said its been a hard thing for me to do as it’s the best thing I have started from scratch other than my kids long live OLDSKOOLFORD XXXX cheers Darren 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs O/H/C Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 You have done such a fantastic job over the years and I'm sure members will totally understand that your priorities have changed and rightly so when it's your family that are coming first !! This is such a great community and all credit to you and admin for doing such a great job over the years. Wish you well for the future x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
over_head_cam Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I don’t know what to say Darren. You know what I think, but the decision is yours. I hope we can continue to run the forum, and keep the community going strong. You know what we’ve always said - Bigger and better in 2014!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyesport04 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 shocked family first tho hope it all works out dont wander too far away 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vista Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 shocked So were we. Don't be a stranger Darren, you started the ball rolling on all of this so we all owe you a debt of gratitude for getting it off the ground in the first place. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savvi Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Sorry to hear that but Family is important as I've found out in the last few weeks, totally understand and wish you all the best for the future. Hopefully you will be back in the future once things have calmed down, thanks for all your hard work in the years I've been on here and thanks for creating a great forum & site. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeEm Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 You blew smoke in my face when I quit smoking. I will love you forever. Simples. Ps. Mr OHC... You sir are a miserable git. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk2Jo Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 As has already been said ... us Admin know how hard it must have been for you to come to this decision, but, you can be assured us remaining Admin will do our utmost to move the club/forum forward and continue to keep the Old Skool ethics alive. All credit to you and enjoy your new life 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DOOR-SHERWOOD Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Shocked mate I would like to say thank you for all you have done over the years and for making me and lots of other members feel part of an old skool family from the day I joined. Good luck mate and I hope you will still be at the shows and still part of oldskoolford and the scene! Cheers mate Al 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea kev Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Thanks Darren, Old Skool ford will live on and hope to see you at some of the shows and meets your a star 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greaser Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Good luck darren & your be sadly missed. All the best to Jemma & hope she does well at Chelsea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Transplanter Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 it’s the best thing I have started from scratch other than my kids long live OLDSKOOLFORD XXXX cheers Darren I started a car forum 10 years ago and know exactly how you feel and how draining as well as rewarding it can be. Most dont appreciate the time that goes into running a forum and the BS that goes with it at times. Good luck in whatever you do, I just need to grow a pair like you and do the same And I think it would be fitting to change your Admin title to " OSF Founder" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmarshall Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Thats a bit of a surprise! Well, life moves on and all that eh. Congrats to Jemma and hope she does well with the footie. Oh, about OSF, good idea mate! Turned out alright dinnit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall paul Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Thanks Darren, all the best mate, hopefully see you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG G Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Who,s this posse bloke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickrack Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Seeya boss!! Thanks for the inspiration. YKT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Take care fella.... look after your family , be happy. see you soon "Pussy" xxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
over_head_cam Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 I must say, I'm a bit disappointed that this post has so few replies, but the Retards Club announcement has over 50! Maybe Retards Club is killing 'proper' forums? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
442 Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Always hard to leave something you started especially considering what it has grown into today, i do not have much free time now as i have a 7mth old and dont realise where time goes...not on here much which is a shame but true facecloth is easier for a quick glance. Nowt wrong with the site its as good as ever but always browsing if dont comment Met you a few times Darren and you always were ready to talk no matter what we drove, many thanks for starting oldskoolford introducing me to some good mates met thru it, All the best for the future, take care and i'm sure the admin will miss having to answer to you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 mike Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 As I said on FB, I'm shocked but can understand the decision. You'll alway have the knowledge you started something great! Sorry to see you go Daz hope you pop in from time to time. Good luck mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosher 64 Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Good luck Darren, as you say familly life must take preference.. Only been a member on here 18 months or so and have only spoke to you twice but was bowled over with your friendliness and your enthusiasm for everything old skool ford. Top dude in my book.. Take care dude. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Never thought i would see this day happen, i can remember back to 2004 when osf all started off and the first club stand at Ford fair that year. You can be very proud at what you started here Darren. I know am not that well know on here now but for nearly 4 years i was on osf daily and saw the forum grow and grow. Still remember one night when Darren had his van and there was a random drive to Brighton, i travelled down from Oxford and to was in the passenger seat for the evening, that van was mental and went sideways very easy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5tox Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Oldskool ford was a massive driving force behind me buying ... and still continuing to restore my mk1 escort so cheers Darren! the site has inspired a lot of people 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 mike Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Oldskool ford was a massive driving force behind me buying ... and still continuing to restore my mk1escort Have to say it was the same with me. I'd always wanted another osf but the site convinced me to buy another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankthefencer Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Good luck Darren. Nice bloke and to be honest with you without this site my cars wouldn't have happened . Like a few have said don't become a stranger and will be nice to see you at the shows when you can. Good luck and all the very best !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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