...yes that's right. I've decided it's time to move on to pastures new.
I've been here on CC ever since the mass exodus from the old C+/bikeradar forums. Since being made to feel very welcome here I've probably experienced every emotion whilst logged on. There have been times I've laughed, times I've cried (ok, maybe not out and out crying, but certainly a lump or two), times I've felt angry, and times I have been surprised etc.
You may have noticed a month or so back I took a break. It's difficult to explain, but there had been a few threads that personally had left a bad taste in my mouth. No one person or reason, just a few small things that over time meant I wasn't enjoying it here as I had done. So I took a break (nothing wrong with that) and came back after a while to see how I got on. However, over the last few days I got involved in one of 'those' threads. Nothing major by any stretch of the imagination, but it confirmed to me that I just don't enjoy this place the same way I used to. As in all good break-ups, 'it's not you , it's me!'
On top of that a lot is happening in the real world that will over time require more and more of my attention. My children are getting bigger, and getting more involved in activities etc, and we don't have a huge support network (i.e. no easily accessible extended family). I am also working hard to possibly change career (possibly spinning out a biotech company) etc. So I have to focus myself more and more. That does not mean I want to stop doing my videos or campaigning and I will certainly still be cycling, I just need to focus it a little. So I have decided to focus more on my blog and pull away from the forums. Why, well on only people who give a toss about what I am saying will read my blog. Probably best for everyone!
Why post about leaving? Why not just leave? Well, I'm not the quiet go into the night type really. I have a voice (loud and squeaky at times) and I like to use it. That, and if I did just disappear I know that at some point (probably in 3 years time) someone would post asking, so where has that annoying twit disappeared off to? Thus post it here, and make a run for it. I'm not going to be cancelling my login or anything, in fact I'll keep an eye on this place, though just as a lurker. There are a lot of interesting, and bright people on here who I'd love to keep tabs of. I just won't be posting any more.
Oh and I'm not looking for a 'Please stay Magnatom' campaign, and neither do I expect one!!! (ok it might be just an ikle bit nice if someone missed me!)
For the record, I do not and never have borne any grudges against anyone, and I would more than happily meet up for a pint or six with just about any one of you (if you are paying of course!). Yes, from time to time some folk have irritated me (mmm, I wonder if I am ever an irritant....) but it is only ever in passing (I even love you Mr Hippo!). I will certainly recommend this place to anyone looking for banter and chat about cycling and related stuff (and often unrelated stuff).
Anyway, time to head off into the great world wide web to see if I can spread the good news that is cycling. Take care all, and if you ever wonder what I'm up to, just google 'magnatom' and say hello.
I've been here on CC ever since the mass exodus from the old C+/bikeradar forums. Since being made to feel very welcome here I've probably experienced every emotion whilst logged on. There have been times I've laughed, times I've cried (ok, maybe not out and out crying, but certainly a lump or two), times I've felt angry, and times I have been surprised etc.
You may have noticed a month or so back I took a break. It's difficult to explain, but there had been a few threads that personally had left a bad taste in my mouth. No one person or reason, just a few small things that over time meant I wasn't enjoying it here as I had done. So I took a break (nothing wrong with that) and came back after a while to see how I got on. However, over the last few days I got involved in one of 'those' threads. Nothing major by any stretch of the imagination, but it confirmed to me that I just don't enjoy this place the same way I used to. As in all good break-ups, 'it's not you , it's me!'
On top of that a lot is happening in the real world that will over time require more and more of my attention. My children are getting bigger, and getting more involved in activities etc, and we don't have a huge support network (i.e. no easily accessible extended family). I am also working hard to possibly change career (possibly spinning out a biotech company) etc. So I have to focus myself more and more. That does not mean I want to stop doing my videos or campaigning and I will certainly still be cycling, I just need to focus it a little. So I have decided to focus more on my blog and pull away from the forums. Why, well on only people who give a toss about what I am saying will read my blog. Probably best for everyone!
Why post about leaving? Why not just leave? Well, I'm not the quiet go into the night type really. I have a voice (loud and squeaky at times) and I like to use it. That, and if I did just disappear I know that at some point (probably in 3 years time) someone would post asking, so where has that annoying twit disappeared off to? Thus post it here, and make a run for it. I'm not going to be cancelling my login or anything, in fact I'll keep an eye on this place, though just as a lurker. There are a lot of interesting, and bright people on here who I'd love to keep tabs of. I just won't be posting any more.
Oh and I'm not looking for a 'Please stay Magnatom' campaign, and neither do I expect one!!! (ok it might be just an ikle bit nice if someone missed me!)
For the record, I do not and never have borne any grudges against anyone, and I would more than happily meet up for a pint or six with just about any one of you (if you are paying of course!). Yes, from time to time some folk have irritated me (mmm, I wonder if I am ever an irritant....) but it is only ever in passing (I even love you Mr Hippo!). I will certainly recommend this place to anyone looking for banter and chat about cycling and related stuff (and often unrelated stuff).
Anyway, time to head off into the great world wide web to see if I can spread the good news that is cycling. Take care all, and if you ever wonder what I'm up to, just google 'magnatom' and say hello.
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