Back after way too long...

timallen · 11-04-2008, 06:07 PM

Hello fellow ClubRoadster brothers and sisters.

Whew, where do I start?

It's been two months since I last logged in, but I have been keeping abreast of CR happenings from behind the scenes.

I would like to emphatically state:

I have not abandoned ClubRoadster.net and it's members!

As some of you may have read in a past announcement, I got laid off from my Dad's company back at the end of June. I am still not working at a full time job. As a lot of you know, the economy sucks ass, so I am hoping that all of you who are eligible exercised your right to vote today.

It's been kind of depressing, and I have had some personal problems to sort through, but thanks to the help of my family and friends, I am still able to keep my house, my Roadster, and my sanity! For now, I get by from working on web sites for individual customers, money from CR.net sponsors, and the generous donations of our members here.

Additionally, I have been working very hard on a HUGE project for my dad's company that should bring him back into the black. I'm not getting a regular paycheck, but he still pays my health insurance, and I am still an "employee". This huge project, in addition to working on other things to make money has consumed a lot of my time, but I have not forgotten about ClubRoadster.net and all of the things I have planned for us.

This huge work project was finally completed and delivered earlier today, so I am now trying to catch up on all things ClubRoadster.

If you have sent me a PM, I will answer it.

If you have had a concern or question reflected in a post, I will do my best to get to it and provide an answer and/or any other attention it may need.

After reading this post, if you still have a question or concern, please send me an e-mail at timallen@clubroadster.net so that I can readily recieve it and also more easily keep it archived.

I would especially like to extend a HUGE Thank You to my Moderators, who have selflessly dedicated themselves to watching over CR.net in my absence.

A couple of important changes are coming soon:

I need a little help on some Admin functions, so Fooschnickens will soon be a Jr. Admin, so heed his powah!
ClubRoadster.net Calendars are still a go, but more than likely will be delivered late December for a January 2009 - April 2010 16-month Calendar. More info on that later.
VBulletin conversion is still a go! It will take some time, but I am excited about it, as I know a lot of you are as well. It's on the top of the list. While I have already purchased the VBulletin license some time ago, I have not edited the Donation text, so I will be doing that soon to lessen the confusion about VBulletin Collection vs. regular site donations.
ClubRoadster.net will very soon be welcoming Roadster-Chat.net as our sister site!!
Some of you may not know that Roadster-Chat.net is owned and run by one of our long-time members, swingdancer.

It's good to be back and I have a lot of catching up to do, but I am feeling good and excited to read all about what going on with you guys!

Thanks again for your continued support and for being part of ClubRoadster.net!

Kuane · 11-04-2008, 06:11 PM

Foo can haz powah!?!?!?!?!?!

Shawn808 · 11-04-2008, 06:46 PM

Glad to have you back Tim!

Bryan · 11-04-2008, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kuane @ Tue Nov 04, 2008 7:11 pm

Foo can haz powah!?!?!?!?!?!

BOW DOWN.

93 S-Edition · 11-04-2008, 08:14 PM

Great to have you back Tim. I hope everything gets back to normal for you ASAP. 93 S

timallen · 11-04-2008, 08:22 PM

Thanks, guys!

FooSchnickens · 11-04-2008, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan @ Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:09 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kuane @ Tue Nov 04, 2008 7:11 pm

Foo can haz powah!?!?!?!?!?!

BOW DOWN.

Aww, you remembered. <3

sonique128 · 11-04-2008, 08:29 PM

I've been unemployed for the past year, it absolutely sucks. But I just landed a nice job that pays regular paychecks, i'm pretty happy now

Keep your head up Tim, being unemployed completely sucks and is completely awesome at the same time.

Unemployment is like having bad sex --it's bad, but at least you're getting laid!

JDMAflac · 11-04-2008, 08:30 PM

Welcome back Tim, hope you get things squared away and back on your feet.

11-04-2008, 06:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
timallen Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL USA Posts: 4,623	Back after way too long... Hello fellow ClubRoadster brothers and sisters. Whew, where do I start? It's been two months since I last logged in, but I have been keeping abreast of CR happenings from behind the scenes. I would like to emphatically state: I have not abandoned ClubRoadster.net and it's members! As some of you may have read in a past announcement, I got laid off from my Dad's company back at the end of June. I am still not working at a full time job. As a lot of you know, the economy sucks ass, so I am hoping that all of you who are eligible exercised your right to vote today. It's been kind of depressing, and I have had some personal problems to sort through, but thanks to the help of my family and friends, I am still able to keep my house, my Roadster, and my sanity! For now, I get by from working on web sites for individual customers, money from CR.net sponsors, and the generous donations of our members here. Additionally, I have been working very hard on a HUGE project for my dad's company that should bring him back into the black. I'm not getting a regular paycheck, but he still pays my health insurance, and I am still an "employee". This huge project, in addition to working on other things to make money has consumed a lot of my time, but I have not forgotten about ClubRoadster.net and all of the things I have planned for us. This huge work project was finally completed and delivered earlier today, so I am now trying to catch up on all things ClubRoadster. If you have sent me a PM, I will answer it. If you have had a concern or question reflected in a post, I will do my best to get to it and provide an answer and/or any other attention it may need. After reading this post, if you still have a question or concern, please send me an e-mail at timallen@clubroadster.net so that I can readily recieve it and also more easily keep it archived. I would especially like to extend a HUGE Thank You to my Moderators, who have selflessly dedicated themselves to watching over CR.net in my absence. A couple of important changes are coming soon: I need a little help on some Admin functions, so Fooschnickens will soon be a Jr. Admin, so heed his powah! ClubRoadster.net Calendars are still a go, but more than likely will be delivered late December for a January 2009 - April 2010 16-month Calendar. More info on that later. VBulletin conversion is still a go! It will take some time, but I am excited about it, as I know a lot of you are as well. It's on the top of the list. While I have already purchased the VBulletin license some time ago, I have not edited the Donation text, so I will be doing that soon to lessen the confusion about VBulletin Collection vs. regular site donations. ClubRoadster.net will very soon be welcoming Roadster-Chat.net as our sister site!! Some of you may not know that Roadster-Chat.net is owned and run by one of our long-time members, swingdancer. It's good to be back and I have a lot of catching up to do, but I am feeling good and excited to read all about what going on with you guys! Thanks again for your continued support and for being part of ClubRoadster.net!
	__________________ Tim (Toolman) Allen Owner/Administrator http://TampaBayMiatas.net Administrator http://ClubRoadster.net http://V8Roadsters.com http://V8RSpec.com 1993 Mazda Miata Limited Edition #790 of 1500 Black with Red Interior Coming soon: 1.7l with 45mm Jenvey DCOE IRTBs

11-04-2008, 06:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kuane CR.net Supporter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Monterey Park Posts: 3,147	Foo can haz powah!?!?!?!?!?!
	__________________ Emmi still sucks at KINOD threads....

11-04-2008, 08:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
93 S-Edition CR.net Supporter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jensen Beach FL Posts: 215	Great to have you back Tim. I hope everything gets back to normal for you ASAP. 93 S
	__________________ Current Ride 1995 Classic Red. Past Miata's 93 LE #1488 / 93 LE #???? / 93 SE / 90 Mariner Blue / 06 Galaxy Gray GT / 94 R classic red / 90 base / 94M :arrow: : http://www.cardomain.com/id/MX5LOVE

11-04-2008, 08:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
timallen Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL USA Posts: 4,623	Thanks, guys!
	__________________ Tim (Toolman) Allen Owner/Administrator http://TampaBayMiatas.net Administrator http://ClubRoadster.net http://V8Roadsters.com http://V8RSpec.com 1993 Mazda Miata Limited Edition #790 of 1500 Black with Red Interior Coming soon: 1.7l with 45mm Jenvey DCOE IRTBs

11-04-2008, 08:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
sonique128 Esteemed Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,379	I've been unemployed for the past year, it absolutely sucks. But I just landed a nice job that pays regular paychecks, i'm pretty happy now Keep your head up Tim, being unemployed completely sucks and is completely awesome at the same time. Unemployment is like having bad sex --it's bad, but at least you're getting laid!
	__________________ http://linhbergh.com/blog flickr \| twitter \| facebook

11-04-2008, 06:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shawn808 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,161	Glad to have you back Tim!

11-04-2008, 08:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
JDMAflac CR.net Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: charlotte, NC Posts: 2,922	Welcome back Tim, hope you get things squared away and back on your feet.
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