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Audio Al
10-12-2015, 13:16
Well I have just about had enough now :doh:

The forum leader has now pushed me over the edge

What with RECENT events Mike New

And past events Jez Arkless along with the very long and STILL outstanding sale / auction of the John Wood valve amp I can stand no more

Hope you have a good xmas and new year , may see some of you on the other forums

Goodbye :)

Marco please delete my account

Roy S
10-12-2015, 13:21
That's a shame, see you around mate.

Marco
10-12-2015, 13:22
That's not going to happen, so don't be daft! :doh:

Al, what exactly did you expect me to do with Mike? He's been given umpteen chances to sort out obvious problems with his ETP platter, and has so far done nothing to address that, so should I just stand back and do nothing, too? It's a sad situation indeed, but largely outside of my control. There are standards we expect here from traders, and if they're not met, then quite naturally there are consequences.

No-one likes these situations, least of all me, but unfortunately in life things can't always be nice and smiley, where everything ticks along without any conflict. Sometimes shit happens that needs to be dealt with, or difficult decisions made, and that's exactly the case here.

With respect, it's all very well others and you who just sit back and judge those decisions, from a completely selfish point of view, because you don't enjoy unpleasant things happening, or someone you like no longer being part of things here, with no real understanding or appreciation of the bigger picture, but that's not how life, or indeed how any Internet forum works.

No idea what you mean about the John Wood amp. It was planned to be auctioned this week, certainly before Xmas. As I said before, some of us have other things that occupy our lives than spending time organising all these things that folk want done, when THEY want it done, rather than when WE have time to fit it in.

Haven't a clue what you mean about Jez, so I'm afraid you'll need to elaborate.

Marco.

Arkless Electronics
10-12-2015, 13:30
That's not going to happen, so don't be daft! :doh:

Al, what exactly did you expect me to do with Mike? He's been given umpteen chances to sort out obvious problems, and has so far done nothing, so should I just stand back and do nothing, too? It's a sad situation indeed, but largely outside of my control. There are standards we expect here from traders, and if they're not met, then quite naturally there are consequences.

No idea what you mean about the John Wood amp. It's been planned to be auctioned this week, certainly before Xmas. As I said before, some of us have other things that occupy our lives than spending time organising all these things that folk want done, when THEY want it done, rather than when WE have time to fit it in.

Haven't a clue what you mean about Jez, so I'm afraid you'll need to elaborate.

Marco.

Rather curious myself....

The Black Adder
10-12-2015, 13:36
Nah, don't be a daftee, Al.... it will get sorted out.

No need to leave, you are da man of reel to reel... :) Shamown! :)

walpurgis
10-12-2015, 16:10
Naughty Al!!:whippin: You know you belong here! :D

struth
10-12-2015, 16:24
I intend doing the amp auction soon actually Al. Pity your gonna miss it mate.:) lots of things dont please everyone on a forum at times but life mirrors that Im afraid.

Marco
10-12-2015, 17:11
I intend doing the amp auction soon actually Al. Pity your gonna miss it mate.:) lots of things dont please everyone on a forum at times but life mirrors that Im afraid.

Ain't that the truth - with ALL of the above, especially the last bit! ;)

Marco.

Firebottle
10-12-2015, 17:17
Nah, he's running off with Harrie Pishanto............................

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hprofile-prn2/v/t1.0-1/c88.26.324.324/s160x160/534034_104653176399679_1275391351_n.jpg?oh=2a098d0 993f8a8af7ea25fc12dd4da20&oe=56EAFE99

;)

Marco
10-12-2015, 17:19
:lolsign: :D

For anyone who doesn't get that, see here: http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?41974-OMG-Oh-dear&p=710281#post710281

Marco.

struth
10-12-2015, 17:19
Nah, he's running off with Harrie Pishanto............................

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hprofile-prn2/v/t1.0-1/c88.26.324.324/s160x160/534034_104653176399679_1275391351_n.jpg?oh=2a098d0 993f8a8af7ea25fc12dd4da20&oe=56EAFE99

;)

I'd run of with her too, even if she was a fella:ner:

Marco
10-12-2015, 17:22
At your age, you can't be fussy... I doubt you'd turn it down if it had a fleece!! :lol:

Marco.

struth
10-12-2015, 17:26
BaaaH

Marco
10-12-2015, 17:28
:sheep: :sheep:

Marco.

brian2957
10-12-2015, 17:29
I don't think he'd turn down a fleece :lol:

struth
10-12-2015, 17:32
At my age I doubt I could pull a sheep unless it was all tuckered out after a Marco sesh;)

Marco
10-12-2015, 17:34
Sloppy seconds, anyone? :eyebrows:

Marco.

brian2957
10-12-2015, 17:36
They tell me he's quite fond of unswept barbers floors :lol:

struth
10-12-2015, 17:40
They tell me he's quite fond of unswept barbers floors :lol:

I cut my own hair for a reason :eyebrows:

brian2957
10-12-2015, 17:43
:lol: Barred from the barbers :scratch:

struth
10-12-2015, 17:44
No, just fussy; I like softest hair for my, em;... projects :D

brian2957
10-12-2015, 17:55
No, just fussy; I like softest hair for my, em;... projects :D

:eek: :lol:

Marco
10-12-2015, 17:55
No, just fussy; I like softest hair for my, em;... projects :D

Yes, I spied the results of your last one:


http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/911/vQotj7.jpg


Marco.

southall-1998
10-12-2015, 21:17
Al being a true fair-weather person :)

S.

jandl100
11-12-2015, 09:21
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. :(


Come back Al - AOS will be a far poorer place without you, imho.
No one is ever going to always agree with someone else's decisions. .... Did that make sense? I think I lost my way somewhere in that sentence. :scratch: :lol:

Marco
11-12-2015, 10:14
Indeed, daftee. You've had your wee 'hissy' now (lol), and you know we all lurves ya, so come back, get bidding on the John Wood amp, and put all this PISHANTO behind you!!

:exactly: :yesbruv: :christmas:

:grouphug: :grouphug:

Marco.

walpurgis
11-12-2015, 10:16
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. :(


Come back Al - AOS will be a far poorer place without you, imho.
No one is ever going to always agree with someone else's decisions. .... Did that make sense? I think I lost my way somewhere in that sentence. :scratch: :lol:

Broadly speaking and I'm sure I'll be supported in this, we'll see the light at the end of the tunnel and under the circumstances, at the end of the day, perhaps.

struth
11-12-2015, 10:17
Yes, I spied the results of your last one:


http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/911/vQotj7.jpg


Marco.

Hey thats a pic of me a couple of years ago before I let myself go! :lol:


What kind of wierdo do you think I am? Fancying myself like that!!! ....although I do look damn good;)

Marco
11-12-2015, 11:14
Yeah, I'd bang ya, big boy! :eyebrows:

[Might need to finish that bottle of Armagnac first, though....]

Marco.

struth
11-12-2015, 11:16
After you with the Armagnac:wow::facepull:

Gazjam
11-12-2015, 20:09
Yes, I spied the results of your last one:


http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/911/vQotj7.jpg


Marco.

From "that" folder on your PC Marco? :)

Juha
11-12-2015, 21:30
Here is some R2R porn to cheer up Audio Al.
Some machines from a large lot that I bought.


http://hoone.com/tape1.jpg

http://hoone.com/tape2.jpg

http://hoone.com/tape3.jpg

http://hoone.com/tape4.jpg

http://hoone.com/tape5.jpg

Marco
11-12-2015, 21:44
From "that" folder on your PC Marco? :)

It's that Iru Bru, man, it fair puts hairs oan yur cheest! :D

Marco.

struth
11-12-2015, 21:47
Here is some R2R porn to cheer up Audio Al.
Some machines from a large lot that I bought.


http://hoone.com/tape1.jpg

http://hoone.com/tape2.jpg

http://hoone.com/tape3.jpg

http://hoone.com/tape4.jpg

http://hoone.com/tape5.jpg

Nice haul that. still got an old akai in shed; it needs a new home as I doubt I will use it again, but it aint flash like those beats.....makes one feel quite inadequete :lol:

struth
11-12-2015, 21:57
It's that Iru Bru, man, it fair puts hairs oan yur cheest! :D

Marco.

not just there;)

Marco
11-12-2015, 22:16
Curly bawhair? :eyebrows:

Marco.

Audio Advent
12-12-2015, 02:58
And he never made it to his 5000th post either... such a waste.

Floyddroid
13-12-2015, 10:11
I think it's a shame that you should leave AOS as your contributions here are well respected. I don't intend to get embroiled in the Mike New thing or the amplifier issue either though i would think they are both issues that have now come to a head and all involved in dealing with it are as frustrated by them as those who have been let down. I would have thought that AOS is much bigger than these two issues. It is very easy to enthuse and recommend equipment though taking responsibility for any manufacturer's unscrupulous behaviour should not be placed on the shoulders of anyone who merely recommends such things. please don't berate me for my nievity but your informed opinions and experience are worth much more than my own here and it would seem a shame to deny the rest of the members here such things. What ever you decide or have decided, best of luck to you sir.

Audio Advent
13-12-2015, 13:21
And besides... all the stuff on the forum is just a bunch of text on a screen.

Who's to say it's actually real? Who's to say it's not just a fictional forum? Any angst or negativity is really in the reader's head..

Macca
13-12-2015, 19:36
Who's to say it's actually real? Who's to say it's not just a fictional forum? ..

Okay you can be Neo, I'll be Morpheus, let's tool up and kick some virtual ass!

Marco
14-12-2015, 07:06
Spoke last night with Al. He'll be coming back soon :)

Marco.

jandl100
14-12-2015, 07:07
Spoke last night with Al. He'll be coming back soon :)

Marco.

:yay: Excellent news for AOS, imho.

brian2957
14-12-2015, 08:17
Nice one :)

Macca
14-12-2015, 08:36
Good news :)

Ali Tait
14-12-2015, 09:00
+1. :-)

The Black Adder
14-12-2015, 10:10
Ow! Hit Meh! :carrot:
:)

walpurgis
14-12-2015, 11:44
Spoke last night with Al. He'll be coming back soon :)

Marco.

Good news!

(We miss you Al!)

Audio Al
15-12-2015, 05:12
:o

Hello , Its me , and yes I am back

After a lengthly conversation with Mr Head Daftee and airing MY views on what was annoying me re some elements of the forum
( Marco can update you if he thinks necessary )
I do hope our conversation will change the way some topics are administered and slight alterations are made

Time will tell :)


So its a hello from me :wave:

CageyH
15-12-2015, 06:08
Who are you? :ner:

Introductions in the entrance hall please.
Tell us about your system and the music you listen to.

:eyebrows:

Audio Al
15-12-2015, 06:14
Who are you? :ner:

Introductions in the entrance hall please.
Tell us about your system and the music you listen to.

:eyebrows:

Its all pishanto :)

jandl100
15-12-2015, 06:56
Who are you? :ner:

Introductions in the entrance hall please.
Tell us about your system and the music you listen to.

:eyebrows:

:lol:

brian2957
15-12-2015, 07:35
Who are you? :ner:

Introductions in the entrance hall please.
Tell us about your system and the music you listen to.

:eyebrows:

System ? How long have you got :lol:
Good to see you back Al :)

Firebottle
15-12-2015, 07:39
Hi Al :grouphug:

Who else would call Marco Head Daftee and get away with it?

:)

CageyH
15-12-2015, 08:10
His Mrs?

Marco
15-12-2015, 08:33
Welcome back, super-daftee! :yay: :carrot: :hifive:

I've got a an exshtra-shepeshial Chrishtmas jumper for you, honouring your acute levels of daftness and services to the Pishanto cause! :eyebrows:

Marco.

Firebottle
15-12-2015, 16:14
:worthless:

walpurgis
15-12-2015, 16:19
So its a hello from me :wave:

Hi Al! :wave:

Clive197
16-12-2015, 15:01
I guess a daftee is someone who is daft, but what the blooming heck is a PISHANTO and how do you recognise one?

walpurgis
16-12-2015, 15:23
Pishanto!

http://i67.tinypic.com/168bja1.jpg

struth
16-12-2015, 16:01
Hey! Whats Roger doing in there?:eyebrows:

Clive197
16-12-2015, 16:17
Pishanto!

http://i67.tinypic.com/168bja1.jpg

What, crap records? And Grant if it is crap records, then Roger should be there.

brian2957
16-12-2015, 16:33
Nah not just crap records Clive . Pishanto covers a multitude of stuff including old bits of hifi bought at car booties , working or not , and stuff picked up out of garages etc . Audio Al is an expert on this and I'm sure he'll be along to expand on this .
I think I have some pishanto in my loft but I'd have to ask the experts on here to confirm this :lol:

struth
16-12-2015, 16:38
What, crap records? And Grant if it is crap records, then Roger should be there.

Heathen;)

Macca
16-12-2015, 16:39
There is also 'borderline' pishanto.

That's pishanto you might pick up in somewhere like El Paso....

Floyddroid
17-12-2015, 06:35
Spoke last night with Al. He'll be coming back soon :)

Marco.

Good.

Marco
17-12-2015, 11:13
As Al's back now, and posting, I'm going to close this thread. It shows that talking to each other about problems, and thrashing things out, rather than bottling up resentment in private, can result in a happy ending! :)

Marco.