Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Dear MLU members,

All I did was ask Tony why he posts everything in the same thread? Rather than one long facebook-type blurb / blog by each member, this forum is set up and maintained (at great expense) along the lines of sub-forums so we have a place for most if not all subjects: vehicles, restorations, for sale & wanted, personal matters etc. etc. This version of the MLU forum has been running since 2003 (yes, before this forum went live we had another one) using this format and is liked by many people across the globe.

Maybe my question was lost in translation, but still I would expect a different reaction than being stung by a bee - though I must admit I underestimate the Australian wildlife

As a moderator it is quite a job to keep threads aligned and in the right sub-forums, re-formatting posts to make them more readable, fixing broken picture links, etc, etc. We spend much of our spare time keeping the information as much as accessible as possible, and by bundling wildly varying subjects in one single thread, it makes it a nightmare finding back very useful information. Sharing information in an easily retrievable format is the prime goal of MLU.

Off my soapbox now. Can anyone with a personal relationship ask Tony to come back, please?

Thanks,
Hanno
MLU Adminstrator & Moderator

[cliff]

I have asked Tony to come back Hanno and I won't relate exactly what his reply was but he told me the Blitz was on the back burner for now for reasons he said he would not get into. I get the feeling that it has been a multitude of things rather then just any offence (if any was taken) at anyone's comments/actions on MLU.

Don't worry I will continue to work on getting him posting again

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by cliff

Don't worry I will continue to work on getting him posting again

Thanks Cliff, sounds like you are doing some real-life moderation

Hanno

[hrpearce]

Because of health issues Tony's Blitz may not be finished. He may even sell what he has if he can't continue when cooler weather comes next winter.
Tony wishes to thank all members who have encouraged him and sent messages when Bryce joined the army. Bryce is doing well and should march out towards the end of January if the present schedule is maintained.
For his own personal reasons Tony will not be back on MLU, though he values friendships made through the forum.

[Keith Webb]

Thanks for letting us know Robert.

That's sad to hear, but I'm sure I speak for the MLU membership here in wishing Tony all the best for his health and for him to be encouraged through this to continue with his project and enjoy the fruits of his labour.

Originally Posted by hrpearce

Because of health issues Tony's Blitz may not be finished. He may even sell what he has if he can't continue when cooler weather comes next winter.
Tony wishes to thank all members who have encouraged him and sent messages when Bryce joined the army. Bryce is doing well and should march out towards the end of January if the present schedule is maintained.
For his own personal reasons Tony will not be back on MLU, though he values friendships made through the forum.

[Bob Carriere]

Tony

Enjoyed your creativity and skills at getting things done. Will miss reading your postings.

All the best.

Bob C

[Jacques Reed]

Tony,

You will be greatly missed on this forum. Thanks for all your help on and off this forum. And thanks for encouraging me to continue on with my project during my darkest hours the past two years.

Your old buddy,

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Keith Webb

Thanks for letting us know Robert.

That's sad to hear, but I'm sure I speak for the MLU membership here in wishing Tony all the best for his health and for him to be encouraged through this to continue with his project and enjoy the fruits of his labour.

And on behalf of MLU management, I'll second that.

All the best Tony, and I hope we see you back sometime.

Best regards,
Hanno

[hrpearce]

Bryce completed basic training and Sam & I were honoured to be guests of the Baker family at the march out yesterday.
Sam and I went back to Wagga today and had lunch with Bryce and his parents. Tony and his wife are very proud of their son.