missing trencher

Dave Mac wrote:

Bandit, you have taken me slightly out of context, in that you missed out the initial part. There have been a number of video posters from inters, but, among the more experienced skiers, I list only one poster. I think it does take courage to post a video that displays your ability, and is there to be openly criticised.

I have altered my post on page 3 of this thread, to include your entire post as a quote. To me there is no change in the meaning of your words, but I'm happy to make the alteration.

ise wrote:

Tony_H wrote:This is going to end up getting locked.
Before it does, I can honestly say I have not seen anything on this site that can be regarded as offensive. Differences of opinion? Yes.

i know you were probably not making that as a suggestion but this should be locked.

Ise, my apologies. I should not post at 5 in the morning. I'll leave it at that.

I reiterate my withdrawal of the comparitive element of my observation.

There are no reasons why other people should post videos of themselves.

I also reiterate my support for Trencher's past postings, and my appreciation of his videos and helpful comments.

Caron raised this issue in good faith, and I support this.

Can peace break out now?

Dave Mac wrote:
This site has been much the poorer for the loss of Trencher and Jan, caused in both cases, by people being offensive. It is much easier to be kindly to each other.

Gee I hate being out of the loop. :cry:

I knew Trencher was taking a bit of a "vacation" .. But Jan too :?: :shock: I'll have to follow along more closely.

In my case they both have offered skiing elements which I was practising today. The carving is really taking off and the spins are starting to work. It was a really good skiing day in Nova Scotia. The day started with -14C and warmed to about 0C on a day without a cloud in the ski nor wind in the air. This all followed 25cm of new snow about mid week. I wish you all could have been here - or at least had as good or better conditions wherever you skied today.

Mike :wink:

Guy's I think we need to bring this to an end, I personally do not understand why someone would stop posting because someone has a differing opinion, no matter how much you might disagree with it.
I have never in my tender months using this site taken offense of somebody's opinion, because thats what it is somebody's opinion, and I hope no one out there has taken offense to anything I've said not even "Niederau Dave " because I have teased him, but hopefully it has been taken as intended as a bit of fun, to stop posting because of a disagreement of opinion smells to me of throwing rattle out of the pram.
Come on boys and girls lets get back to some informative chat and some good old fashioned banter, I thank you... :lol: :lol: 8) 8)

Ian Wickham wrote:

I have never in my tender months using this site taken offense of somebody's opinion, because thats what it is somebody's opinion, and I hope no one out there has taken offense to anything I've said not even "Niederau Dave "

Wicked Wickers, I object strongly to that remark, withdraw immediately, or I'll......

Oh, Ian, why don't you hit Niederau in mid-March and we could go for a pint! Then we could talk about all the other J2skiers :twisted: :twisted:

In all seriousness, I'm sure the dust has settled on this. In my initial resonse I made an error in my support for Trencher of incorporating the comparitive, when the superlative would have been more correct.

Someone else took Ise to task, but I didn't think Ise was being aggressive towards me, he was responding how he felt. Bandit took me to task, I admit that did scare me, but time is a great healer.

I just love skiing.

Guys, I would be happy if we could close this little episode and look to the future. There are a few people to blame for letting this get heated, including myself.

This is a young forum, at least in terms of being active. I remember commenting a few years ago that it was more like an ent moot (like one post a week). Dave(admin)replied "never say anything unless it is worth taking a long time to say...". I would paraphrase that and say, never say anything controversial or offensive unless you give it some thought.

Hey, there are at least two months of the season left and better things to do :-)

BTW I'm still struggling with those stupid pole thingies :wink:




Trencher

And with that, I think the Ent Moot has been convened... and this seems an appropriate point to close off this particular thread.

Thought for the day?

My perfect season would include at least a day skiing with everyone who's posted to this thread - and sinking a well-earned drink or two afterwards. One day guys (and girls).

Right, which way is down?