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C5Alive General Category => C5alive Information => Topic started by: Karl on 23, February, 2013 - 11:48:16
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I've had Sinclair c5's as a hobby since 2006 , and have run this website since April 2008. In that time I've had a huge amount of fun taking the site to new levels. We've been on TV, radio and in print and taken part in road trips both here and abroad and even had fun on racetracks and dragstrips. The forum has grown and remains as friendly and helpful as ever....so its all good. The support this website enjoys is fantastic and greatly appreciated.
However, I find my 12hr shifts and other interests (namely my MG) are competing for the time I have available to spend on c5alive. With this in mind, as far as this years events go, I will make sure those that are shown are fully supported until the end of the year but I wont be organising or attending any more myself. If anyone else wants to run some meetings or events let me know and they will be added.
I would hate to see this site suffer and dwindle because I didn't put enough time into it, so am thinking of placing the website up for sale maybe next year . If anyone is interested in taking it over please email me.
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Email sent. ;)
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Very sad news, but understandable. It is a HUGE commitment and it really is amazing what you've accomplished with the club!
I've sent you a Facebook message, but will send a proper email when I get chance over the weekend
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Oh that's very sad. I love this site and what it's all about. I hope someone feels they can take it over and do it justice to what you have achieved.
Simon
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Sad to hear Karl,
like to help out, maybe a dutch branch :)
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Happy to help on the forum side of things in any way I can.
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Hey Chas I think this is your baby mate.... ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;).
Karl sorry to hear but I know what you mean. I have taken over as Mini soccer chairman for u7-10s and it it taking alot of time. NO TIME FOR C5s :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(
Lance
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Thanks for the kind words and offers of help 8)
I have to say that c5alive has been a huge amount of fun and a really enjoyable experience. There is a lot of contact with media, ,museum reps, potential c5 owners and all sorts of other non-forum members that goes on behind the scenes as well.
My greatest fear is that eventually running c5alive would become a chore rather than remaining a fun hobby, which is something I really want to avoid. At the moment I'm still enjoying it but passing over the reins whilst c5alive is in such good health is the best way forward I'm sure.
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i expect you're still staying on the forum
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I'm willing to help run the site but not the meetings
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Sad news Karl - hope someone can step into the rather large shoes. I'm a member of about 4 or 5 forums and none are quite as lovely as this one. I'm sure to check it at least once or twice a day.
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Just thought I'd bump this to the top of the list again.
Since the original posting of this topic I've had a couple of "expressions of interest"
If anyone else wants to throw their hat in the ring let me know.
C5alive is happily coasting along at the moment with very little input by myself...if someone else comes along with the same level of enthusiasm I had when I started I'm sure this website , as good as it is now, can move up a few levels.
I'm looking to make a decision in time for a handover at the Brooklands event in September.
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I've certainly got the time and enthusiasm. Plus I'm good at the events too :-)
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... as the mg bug got you ?
Not just the MG bug, although that is a contributing factor, it's also the changes to changes my shift pattern at work which have left me struggling to keep on top of everything :-[ 12hr shifts (plus an hour commute each way on top) and working too many weekends are creating a juggling act that is difficult to maintain.
Like I said earlier ,the last thing I'd want to see happen is c5alive go downhill because it became a chore instead of remaining an enjoyable hobby. So now seems like the right time to hand it on to someone else with the right level of enthusiasm and a little more time on their hands ;)
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Hi there,
I really think this is a great website and I love how everyone can contribute with their ideas. I really like how everyone can talk about their problems and about how fast we help each other. I would love to contribute a lot more, as I think it is a brilliant idea. I am not very old, I am 13 yet I know a lot about forums and how to keep them running. I have a lot of time on my hands as I am in a stage of my life, where there are new things to learn. I would give my best on helping to run this forum, yet if you want someone older and someone who has been on the forum longer to take over this job, I am fine with that. I have a concern anyway. For instance when we are talking about the c5 alive shop, I cant run that technically as I live in germany and you guys live in england. This would double the shipping costs for every item. I would be willing to be helping to run the forum, yet the shop is not possible in a logical way. I take everyone serious and know what is right and wrong. Also, I can still learn from all of you guys. Im adaptive! :-P
Yours,
Jonatan
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C5alive has new owners
There will be more details very soon, but the latest update is that I've now taken a deposit for the sale of the website & forum so at this point c5alive is considered sold. Negotiations will continue regarding my stash of spares, and even my collection of c5's, so watch this space for more info.
I know there are several other parties that would like to have taken over the running of c5alive and will now be feeling understandably disappointed. If it's any consolation the site wasn't just sold to the highest bidder (the price was the same for everyone), the new owners came to me with some great ideas on how to take c5alive forward and on to exciting new levels. With the support of the forum members I'm sure they will achieve their ambitions.
I've arranged a meeting with the new owners for the 12th September to finalise the arrangements with the intention of a full handover at our Brooklands Event .
Once the dust settles I'll add a few more words regarding goodbyes etc, but for now I'll keep it brief and say thanks to everyone for all their support over the years and hope you'll look after the new owners ...be gentle with them ! 8)
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I know that C5alive has helped me over the years with my C5 issues, and also been the cause of lots of fun and laughter while out on trips and at events.
I also know that it can be challenging trying to fit everthing in ( which is why i nearly sold my C5, then changed my mind )
So thanks for your help and support Karl, and look forward to seeing whoever it is that is taking over the running.
And if you do decide to sell some of your speedier C5's then please let me know ;D
Daz
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I know we knew this day was coming :'( May I wish you Karl and your family all the best for the future and hope to keep in touch, it's sad you are handing C5 Alive over to new owners, but I know you will have found the best home for the site and forum, I look forward to seeing you and hear more in a couple of weeks at Brooklands (Wow what a meeting Brooklands is going to be this year :)) Will you be able to help me get my C5 back on the road after we last see each other still ?
Retro Andy.
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P.S Would you still attend some of the meetings in the future, I am hoping to still put on a run late September or October and would love you to be able to come along, perhaps it could be the first meeting with the new owners ?
Retro Andy.
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Hi Andy, thanks for the kind words and no worries about sorting out your c5 mate...it does need putting back together after being so mercilessly raided for spares :o
I'll keep some stuff aside for you to ensure it's done.
As for attending future runs I will be keeping "moneypit" as it was my first ever c5 (purchased in October 2006) and at least one other so that Angie and I will still have the option of attending a couple of events in the future.
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so your not gone for good 8) 8) 8)
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Many thanks mate :)
Retro Andy.
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Glad you are staying around to attend events etc, its your enthusiasm that has built this Forum and kept it going .....
Its always been friendly and a welcoming Forum with time for everyone be it Someone New or those that have been around for a while, so long may it continue.
Looking forward to the Brooklands event and details of the new owner ...
Good luck for the future and you never know there might be an MGF here shortly (What we spoke about last weekend 8))
John - PLOD11
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I confess that I have been looking on ebay for a cheap spares or repair MGF recently with the intention of a cheap run around for me and the wife in the future. You never know ;)
Retro Andy.
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Well as Andy say's we knew this day was coming but it does feel like the end of an era - In the 4 years we as a family were involved with C5Alive you have made as feel very welcome , the time and effort you and Angie have put into events and the website has been outstanding.
We have been to many places with C5Alive we, to be truthful, may have never visited which has made C5 ownership great fun and a true hobby.
When we purchased our first C5 we found this website and shot over to Brooklands to see what you were all up too - I remember seeing Matts face light up when he spotted all the C5 t-shirt wearing members and had his first ride under electric power on one of your vehicles as ours was still under restoration - from that very first day you offered help and advice and over the years as my knowledge gained through the website and meetings I went on to restore and repair many vehicles for many people.
I still love the vehicle but as you know the C5Alive outing to MGLIVE planted a seed and my time and enrgy is now full time keeping our two MGF'S up and running.
Glad that our paths will still cross in the MG world and there's always an open door for you and Angie when your up this way :)
In short you made C5 ownership dam good fun and you will be missed by many - you will be a hard act to follow but it's great there is a new enthusiastic owner to carry on - Like yourselves we have a couple of C5'S left so we will maybe make to the odd event between MGing
Good luck with the TF and look forward to Brooklands in a few weeks with Andy bringing the C5ALIVE team restoration - great way to take a bow out.
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I confess that I have been looking on ebay for a cheap spares or repair MGF recently with the intention of a cheap run around for me and the wife in the future. You never know ;)
Retro Andy.
Good luck for the future and you never know there might be an MGF here shortly (What we spoke about last weekend 8))
John - PLOD11
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Look's like the virus is spreading Chaps - Plod your only up the road bud - if you want to come and play with the MG'S drop me a line :)
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thanks for the kind words guys, most appreciated 8)
as for the MGF virus it seems to be spreading even further ;D
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Good luck Karl,
thanks for everything in the past.
Lance
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C5alive has now changed hands, Ed and Neil will no doubt be along soon to introduce themselves.
I'd like to say a very big thank-you to everyone who has supported c5alive (and myself) over the years I've been running the site.
As always , I couldn't have done it without you and look forward to seeing c5alive continue to grow. The site is in very good hands 8)
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Mixed feelings, as sad as it is you will no longer be at the helm of C5 Alive, we know we will see you at future events/meetings and I really look forward to meeting Ed and Neil on Sunday.
:'( :)
Retro Andy.
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All the best and thanks! :)