Maybe I should start one but we wouldn't wear skirts and play the 'Form a circle' game like the SS!
Seriously, the SS always seem to invite all and sundry to their events, no sign of a clique there.
Maybe I should start one but we wouldn't wear skirts and play the 'Form a circle' game like the SS!
Seriously, the SS always seem to invite all and sundry to their events, no sign of a clique there.
Den (or whoever is posting in his place
) has nailed it.I can't see that it's got anything to do with events and the people who organise and attend them. It's natural that people who have met and know each other will gravitate to each other's company. That's true of any event no matter where it takes place.
It's also true that the event aftermath reports will make references to some but not all individuals too.
Perhaps the impression is that some individuals use the Scottish Section as another virtual pub as opposed to the main one is what leads to this idea of a "clique?"
I may be wrong but I thought that the regional sections existed to make information about local ride-outs and meetings easy to find.
wully
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Good effort
FYI- it's 'Dinnae'
Well unless yer frae the 'Deen
- please feel free to correct my shyte english
cunning fox
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i can understand how some might see a cleek in the ss, but i've been to quite a few rideouts/weekends in the last 3 years, mostly organised by the same few guy's and have never been made to feel unwelcome, the opposite in fact.
I suppose it's the same with any large groups of people, some folk get on together better than others and the people there the longest know each other better. Cleeky bastards
I suppose it's the same with any large groups of people, some folk get on together better than others and the people there the longest know each other better. Cleeky bastards
Uinneag
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i can understand how some might see a cleek in the ss, but i've been to quite a few rideouts/weekends in the last 3 years, mostly organised by the same few guy's and have never been made to feel unwelcome, the opposite in fact.
I suppose it's the same with any large groups of people, some folk get on together better than others and the people there the longest know each other better. Cleeky bastards
I thought you had a cleek wi that bottle o Jura at the wigwambams couldnae seperate the two of ye
Clique? Not in my view
Rode up to the GOTC this year, first event attended in scottishland, on an RT no less, an engleesh man from deepest Hertfordshite. Everyone very friendly, good laugh, nae probs (d'yer see what I did there?), would defo go again.
The key to getting the most from UKGSer is to GO TO THE EVENTS.
Dear SS, keep on doing what you do - I'll have a bunkhouse place if there's one going.
Rode up to the GOTC this year, first event attended in scottishland, on an RT no less, an engleesh man from deepest Hertfordshite. Everyone very friendly, good laugh, nae probs (d'yer see what I did there?), would defo go again.
The key to getting the most from UKGSer is to GO TO THE EVENTS.
Dear SS, keep on doing what you do - I'll have a bunkhouse place if there's one going.
Mike I think you're right. That’s exactly how I see the SS. If UKGSer is a virtual pub then the SS is the table where most of my pals sit.
I think as the site got bigger over the years lots of the forum sections have become "mini pubs ". The Irish section and the Airhead section are two other examples. On some sites the Mods would have moved posts and policed the boundaries more strictly but on UKGSer the Moderation has generally been much lighter.
Stumpy
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I should change this
If your gonny sit on yer arse in yer hoose an no take part, whit do you actually expect? everyone to be yer best pal the first time they meet you?
Actually I found this to be the case when I started going to UKGSer events.
I've never been very good at meeting new people but I can honestly say that that has never been a problem with a UKGSer meet.
UKGSers - the most welcoming and inclusive bunch of tossers you could ever wish to meet. If you've never been to a do and are put off by not knowing anyone, don't even consider it an issue. You will be made welcome.
Ah'm gonnae start greetin' in a minute!
There has been mention of cliqueism on this site ever since I can remember - not just aimed at the SS but of UKGSers as a whole. I suspect it may be people being a bit shy and looking for someone to blame.
If anyone has felt unwelcome please speak up, I'm sure we can make a special effort to include you next time.
As for Scotland meets, cliqueism is probably an excuse as it's a bit far to go.
Mind you, there is a perception that the Scottish hate the English generally so perhaps this puts people off?
I haven't been to Scotland since 1988 so I haven't met many of the Scots Tossers in person but I can't think of any I wouldn't happily take a drink with.
Except Garfield of course.
Uinneag
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Yip
don't want it turning into a backslapping thread.Better out in the open and honesty is the best policy
Borderraider
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Mmm.... Oct 2007, Sat in a pub in Scotland watching the Rugby Final
You jumping up & down shouting across to me.... WE'VE won
Was it the next day your Bike broke down
cunning fox
Registered user
Mmm.... Oct 2007, Sat in a pub in Scotland watching the Rugby Final
You jumping up & down shouting across to me.... WE'VE won
Was it the next day your Bike broke down
picky picky picky
, what really happened was i cheered after a try, Tracy asked who scored, i replied "us", did i not mention i was half south african 
.p.s. have BMW, will break down.
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garfield
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I haven't been to Scotland since 1988 so I haven't met many of the Scots Tossers in person but I can't think of any I wouldn't happily take a drink with.
Except Garfield of course.
....
.......next year.....just you wait.....
Having attended a couple of runs up in this part of the patch this year and met several of the regular posters on the SS, I don't believe it to be cliquey! at all.
In fact, a grumpy git wot I normally ride with commented on how friendly everyone was when we popped into the Fire Station cafe in Tomintoul this summer with Andy Cam. If the Grumpy Old Git says you lot are friendly, then you defo can't be cliquey.
Just my ramblings.
TTFN,
SteveT (de Africa Twin Rider
)
In fact, a grumpy git wot I normally ride with commented on how friendly everyone was when we popped into the Fire Station cafe in Tomintoul this summer with Andy Cam. If the Grumpy Old Git says you lot are friendly, then you defo can't be cliquey.
Just my ramblings.
TTFN,
SteveT (de Africa Twin Rider
)
Borderraider
R1200GSA TDM 900 R1200GS
picky picky picky
p.s. have BMW, will break down.
I know...but my version is better
Originally Posted by stumpy View Post
We are an equal opportunities section you're welcome here regardless of race, colour, creed, size, sexual orientation and disability. Just don't expect it to go unmentioned.
Best i stay south of the border as i fit into most of the above.
as i said in a previous thread the Scots have a bond that most would and do not understand i call it a bond .
they are proud to be Scottish, so are the Irish and Mercans as are many other nations.
they fly their flag/colours with pride.
how many English have sticker etc with our flag/colours on our cars or bikes mmm.
PS
i am happy to post my shite in any section
We are an equal opportunities section you're welcome here regardless of race, colour, creed, size, sexual orientation and disability. Just don't expect it to go unmentioned.
Best i stay south of the border as i fit into most of the above.
as i said in a previous thread the Scots have a bond that most would and do not understand i call it a bond .
they are proud to be Scottish, so are the Irish and Mercans as are many other nations.
they fly their flag/colours with pride.
how many English have sticker etc with our flag/colours on our cars or bikes mmm.
PS
i am happy to post my shite in any section
garfield
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Ain't that the truth
i will treat your nasty and hurtful remarks with this
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