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Where's the buzz gone?
« on: April 20, 2009, 11:26:58 am »
Hiya,
I know there are many CA'ers not going this year but has the nations gloom and doom got in anongst us? CA is usually buzzing at this time of year as the big week away approaches- this year things seem, well a little flat IMO. Where is everyone? It's so quiet and I need to get my excitement juices flowing.  :-\

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Re: Where's the buzz gone?
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2009, 12:05:01 pm »
I was wondering the exact same thing.

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Re: Where's the buzz gone?
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2009, 12:34:11 pm »
Quote from: Doris on April 20, 2009, 12:05:01 pm
I was wondering the exact same thing.

Dx

Same thought myself as well.

Even the normal silly freds have gone quiet
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Re: Where's the buzz gone?
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2009, 01:27:00 pm »
Well there is a lot not happening this year compared to previous years.

Obviously few people going due to the recession.
No Pre-Qualifying.
The new server seems to cope well so no threads about poor server performance.
I think Werner has the CA Guide under control and a band of helpers so they may be less talk there.
No Commer this year.   :( :(  So no progress reports on that.
Not being able to go though lack of funds etc will depress folk so they won't feel like posting amusing tit bits.

just my 2d worth.

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Re: Where's the buzz gone?
« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2009, 01:29:50 pm »
Buzzzzzzzzz, Buzzzzzzz

Tickets are arriving, the weathers getting better (its sunny and warm today) , and I'm putting the car on the drive this weekend to start fiddling with it.
The pounds even got a bit stronger just to help a bit.

Just over 7 weeks!!!!
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Re: Where's the buzz gone?
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2009, 01:44:44 pm »
Yup - 19 degrees here - just been basking in the LM sunshine and really looking forward to escaping for a weekend an greeting you all soon. The place has been alive with bikers for the last few days as it was their 24 hrs last weekend.  LMS testing here on Sat/Sun so we in the Sarthe are gettingin the mood even if you aren't! :) 8)
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Re: Where's the buzz gone?
« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2009, 01:50:00 pm »
Quote from: redstu on April 20, 2009, 01:29:50 pm
Buzzzzzzzzz, Buzzzzzzz

Tickets are arriving, the weathers getting better (its sunny and warm today) , and I'm putting the car on the drive this weekend to start fiddling with it.
The pounds even got a bit stronger just to help a bit.

Just over 7 weeks!!!!

Buzzzzz......

Had a meet up with MG Mark, Perdu and GaryFrogeye at the weekend and yes, the excitement is building.....
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Re: Where's the buzz gone?
« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2009, 01:52:58 pm »
Its all going on down here... new additions to the crew and general "training" taking place regularly. One needs to be *issfit for the event ;D
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Re: Where's the buzz gone?
« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2009, 01:55:50 pm »
All buzzin here. Most of the preps done and just waiting for the off
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Re: Where's the buzz gone?
« Reply #9 on: April 20, 2009, 02:29:38 pm »
Took out all the camping kit on saturday for a bit of a clean up - top anything that has been used or fire damaged.

Gave the Genny it's final shakedown.

Watching the 24 Moto on Saturday also.

Meeting with crew next weekend to finalise details.

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Re: Where's the buzz gone?
« Reply #10 on: April 20, 2009, 03:05:18 pm »
Buzz buzz.

Andy MOT'ed the Caddy last week so that is ready to rumble.

I've even managed to sort at some pre LM 24 Hour training at the Nurburgring 24 Hour  ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Where's the buzz gone?
« Reply #11 on: April 20, 2009, 03:10:24 pm »
Well thats a bit better ;) Its just very quiet these days, loads of people missing from the forum considering its getting near. Its lacking that spark that made one get a shiver of excitement every time you logged in.

Just looking at the web stats for 2009 against 2008

MAR08 Total posts: 1,770 New topics: 112 most users online: 93
MAR09 Total posts: 965 New topics: 51 Most users online: 35

Down quite a bit isn't it ???

Si
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Re: Where's the buzz gone?
« Reply #12 on: April 20, 2009, 03:55:24 pm »
Quote from: redstu on April 20, 2009, 01:29:50 pm
Buzzzzzzzzz, Buzzzzzzz

Tickets are arriving, the weathers getting better (its sunny and warm today) , and I'm putting the car on the drive this weekend to start fiddling with it.
The pounds even got a bit stronger just to help a bit.

Just over 7 weeks!!!!
What kind of car are you taking?

Randy
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Re: Where's the buzz gone?
« Reply #13 on: April 20, 2009, 04:02:01 pm »
Its fun watching guys start to "buzz" around in preparation.

How bout more buzz stories and pics to match?

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Re: Where's the buzz gone?
« Reply #14 on: April 20, 2009, 04:07:11 pm »
Quote from: Dr Sconefinger......LB on April 20, 2009, 03:10:24 pm

Just looking at the web stats for 2009 against 2008

MAR08 Total posts: 1,770 New topics: 112 most users online: 93
MAR09 Total posts: 965 New topics: 51 Most users online: 35

Down quite a bit isn't it ???

Si

Well the Posts and New topics are relevant but I actually doubt the use of comparing "Most users" on line.  Unfortunately search engines crawling the site count as users.  Given the new server is much faster than the old one the search engines will be in and out much faster.  So it may appear that there are fewer visitors.

New members is perhaps more interesting.    March last year we had 22 new members compared with 11 this year.
However, if we look at the first Quarter.  Last year we had 72 new members this year 88 new members have joined.
Also if you look a page views in March 2008 it was 213207 this year it was 326684.

Ahhh... Statistics!  there great you can make them say what ever you want.  :-)

Also as time goes by we build up a larger bank of information so may newcomers  don't have the need to ask so many questions so not so many replies.

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