Forest Pines 2020 Cancelled (Official)......

[Smiffy]

Have received an email today to say that Forest Pines are refunding the deposit we have paid, so therefore the event is officially cancelled.
I will sort out the refunds as soon as I can, but I have to say that this will be a logistical nightmare.
The refund, (to me). will take place over the course of next week-end so please bear with me and I will sort everything out (eventually!!).
Your continued patience would be appreciated.
Rob

 

[Fish]

I gather you’re going to want our bank details sent via pm so when you receive the refund, plus what you’re holding, you work through the list and refund everyone ?

You never know, you might have some left over ??

 

[Smiffy]

I gather you’re going to want our bank details sent via pm so when you receive the refund, plus what you’re holding, you work through the list and refund everyone ?

You never know, you might have some left over ??

I need to check my bank account Robin because I'm sure it will have kept the bank details of those that have sent me deposits.
If so, cushty. If not, I'm going to have to contact everybody.
And I can guarantee............. I won't have any left over. I never do have....

 

[chrisd]

I'm sorry Rob that all the work you've put in has come to this but I also hope it's not the end of one of the forums best meets. You're a star Rob ??

 

[Smiffy]

Thanks for the kind words Chris but I don't think I will be organising it again mate. I was thinking about packing it up last year but was swayed by seeing everyone enjoying themselves. Unfortunately, this has been the straw that broke this particular camels back ???

 

[grumpyjock]

Thanks for the kind words Chris but I don't think I will be organising it again mate. I was thinking about packing it up last year but was swayed by seeing everyone enjoying themselves. Unfortunately, this has been the straw that broke this particular camels back ???

I shall miss this forum meet and the group catch up.
If you do keep going an organising your local games all the best mucker.
Deposits and balance can be donated to H4H charity in memory of the good times had at these meets.
All the best and catch you on the 1st tee sometime.

 

[Midnight]

Thanks for the kind words Chris but I don't think I will be organising it again mate. I was thinking about packing it up last year but was swayed by seeing everyone enjoying themselves. Unfortunately, this has been the straw that broke this particular camels back ???

Mate,
Thanks for all your hard work over the years in organising not just this meet but various other ones. Hopefully see you for a game some time mate.

Guy...

 

[Crow]

Thanks for the kind words Chris but I don't think I will be organising it again mate. I was thinking about packing it up last year but was swayed by seeing everyone enjoying themselves. Unfortunately, this has been the straw that broke this particular camels back ???

Very sorry to read that Rob, but understandable as you don't play so much yourself these days and you've been doing this as long as anyone!

Many thanks for all the work you've already done for OFvW this year.

Even more though, a huge thanks for all the meets you've organised in the past, going right back to Golf Magic days, where I and many others have had great times and made good friends along the way.

 

[SteveW86]

Thanks for all the hard work you have put into these (and other) meets Rob, the OFvW was my first forum meet and everyone was very welcoming.....encouraging me to to join in with other meets. This weekend has always showed the forum in its best light and it will be missed!

 

[rosecott]

Will you still come, Rob, if someone else should pick up the baton?

 

[Norrin Radd]

Shame on you smiffy, leaving all us poor buggers wondering just what we are going to do without your expertise and skill in organising the best event of the year. Thanks for a your hard work mate and hopefully see you on the bank sometime

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Shane that smiffy I was looking forward to the rearranged date. As a thank you for your efforts you can keep my deposit, have a drink on me ?

 

[wookie]

Shame about the meet but nevermind. Thanks for all your hard work Smiffy.

I was a bit late to the party on this one as last year was my first time at old farts but thoroughly enjoyed it.

Can you send mine and 3 guests deposits to the H4H pot please mate.

 

[IanM]

Would be a shame to lose this as an event... if the standard format could be kept, would there be an appetite to "take this around the country" with a different person being Honorary Smiffy for a year?

Would need to the right sort of venue to stage the event, i.e worth the travel, on budget, on site accommodation but "Society Friendly" ... ie Saunton Sands Hotel and East/West over two days would be excellent, if not completely appropriate Maybe Gleneagles might be a smidge over budget? Or maybe I am wrong and that's what folk would want.

Anyone want me to talk to Celtic Manor?

 

[Beezerk]

So who is going to arrange an alternative meet to make up for this one being cancelled? ??

 

[Smiffy]

Thanks for all of the kind words guys, they really are much appreciated as are the above offers re H4H.
I will start sorting them out once I receive the funds back from Forest Pines (I've got to 'phone them on Friday evening).
Just please be patient. It's going to take a fair old bit of sorting.

 

[grumpyjock]

We shall, as it was waiting for you to get over the yipps at a putt.
What are we going to do now with no skipper at the helm?
Robin its up to you to carry the batton.
Hopefully the RikG game will go ahead.

 

[GG26]

Smiffy, thanks for organising the Old Farts meets at Forest Pines and appreciate that it’s time to pass on the baton. Enjoyed them greatly and got to know a number of the good folk on here through them.

 

[teegirl]

Thanks Rob ???

 

[Kraxx68]

Thanks for the kind words Chris but I don't think I will be organising it again mate. I was thinking about packing it up last year but was swayed by seeing everyone enjoying themselves. Unfortunately, this has been the straw that broke this particular camels back ???

Gutted to read Smithy, you did an amazing job of organising this meet each year. We'll meet again i'm sure some sunny day