New 100% Biker Editor...

[100%Pat]

Yes folks, I am happy to announce that as from next Tuesday when I put this issue to bed, I will be stepping down as editor and a new broom will be sweeping in.
I'd like to wish all the best and congrats to Mr Nik Samson , I know you'll all give him as much help and support as you've given me over the years.
He's gonna do a great job, he's just perfect for the role and has my complete support. :D

I'll still be around on the forum, I'm staying on to continue selling the ads untill our house is sold.

Pat.

[Jonnyfp]

Fairplay Pat we'll miss ya hun.. :o

[minxy]

Sheesh!

Well done Nik!

I blame the knock on the head ;)

Miss you already Pat :( x

[Crofty]

Yup you'll be missed. Is this Mr Nik Samson on the forum, or does he read it? If so -Congratulations mate, good luck in your new role.

[minxy]

Nik Samson is everywhere ...... :eek: :cool:

[rommel]

We'll miss you Pat, but welcome to Nik...................................... :D

[The Beer Monsters]

I'll still be around on the forum, I'm staying on to continue selling the ads untill our house is sold.
Pat.We'd like you to still stay around even after you've sold your house, moved country and everything.

[cxdemon]

The end of an era, glad your not going completely Pat, :D

[100%Pat]

Thanks everyone. Nik does already post on here as Baloo.
He also has features in the magazine under the name of Jungley Barry too.

I'm absolutely sure we've found the right person for the job, and the magazine will go from strength to Strength .
He's off home now but I dare say he'll look in sometime soon. :D

[krammer]

your enthusiasm for what you do has always been obvious and the magazine and we the readership will not forget that :cool:

[Erogenous Jones]

He's got a very hard act to follow. From what I remember he did a very good job at Streetfighters a few years back. cheers Pat & good luck Nik.

[Blue]

Well well well... :cool:

[Blue]

From what I remember he did a vey good job at Streetfighters a few years back...

Well well well... :cool:

But you're right on one thing, EJ, he does have a very hard - if not impossible - act to follow.

[100%Pat]

I have only been able to do this job because of the support Ive had from the readership, from my lovely Rik who has kept me going so many bloody times, and without the help of Alik Windrush and of course the inimatable Odgie, i'd have just crept under the desk and cried sometimes.
I thank you all. :D

[Blue]

Ooooh, Pat getting all teary and emotional.... where's the camera???


Running away to find very long telefoto lens... :D

[minxy]

Quick! She's having a Gwen moment lol

[UKRobT309]

All the best Pat, hope all goes well for ya. :D

[cxdemon]

Just don't forget to pop onto the forum every now and again, (unlike some who never seem to be off) cos it won't be the same wi'out ya. :)

[Fran]

Good luck with your future Pat & I hope you'll keep in touch with us.

[Grav]

All the best for the future Pat :)

[100%Pat]

I will still be around for months yet, I've stepped down to take the time to build up our advertising before I piss off to Portugal, I've been really stretched doing both jobs. So you dont get rid of me yet.. ;)

[UKRobT309]

I will still be around for months yet, I've stepped down to take the time to build up our advertising before I piss off to Portugal, I've been really stretched doing both jobs. So you dont get rid of me yet.. ;)
Bollocks then, i'll keep me best wishes for a later date. Dont wanna wear them out now do i :D

[Bassman]

All the best in your new life Pat....

You did a great job.. and don't be a stranger on here when you start your posh new life in the tropics!! :D

[Lyn]

You will be missed especially by me on the rally scene........... "who else will get pissed in the afternoon, make the DJ Play "cracklin Rosie" over and over again then Heckle the band........PMSL...................runs off to find a picture :D
You will be sadly missed but NEVER forgotten, for many reasons including being a bloody good friend "oh feck here comes the tears" :( :D

[Yoda]

all the best Pat (still open for a visit across there :) )

and congratulations Nik - you have a hard act to follow :)

Yoda

[100%Pat]

You will be missed especially by me on the rally scene........... "who else will get pissed in the afternoon, make the DJ Play "cracklin Rosie" over and over again then Heckle the band........PMSL...................runs off to find a picture :D
You will be sadly missed but NEVER forgotten, for many reasons including being a bloody good friend "oh feck here comes the tears" :( :D


Me..? Never, I was always a complete professional....
I dont even drink when I'm working....
Honest...
It was that Lyn girl Stuart, she forced me to do it....
Totty doctored my cola...
I usually drink milk .... :eek:

[rommel]

Me..? Never, I was always a complete professional....
I dont even drink when I'm working....
Honest...
It was that Lyn girl Stuart, she forced me to do it....
Totty doctored my cola...
I usually drink milk .... :eek:
and of course you never lie............................................... ...... :D

[Lyn]

.......................:) x :D

[Lyn]

Remember what you were writing.....................:) :D

[Crofty]

Oh you glamourpuss!

[100%Pat]

Ooooh you cow.... :D

I was nobbled...you spike my drink, see its that Lyn girl leading me into trouble again....
Hey Lyn I can still see someone doing a crossword puzzle... :D
Bloody excellent party that was....

I even got a shag ;)

[Wolfen]

Oh no not that person Nik Samson.

Nah, seriously a mate from the Old Stockport MAG days and a worthy successor to Pat.

Pat, I hope to see you at a rally or two before you go off sunning yourself.

[Urban Terrorist]

Oh fucking hell!! nik?!!!!

He's only doing it cos it's safer for him behind a desk than being on the road :D :D



(Remember Nik, RTW ;) )

[Lyn]

Ooooh you cow.... :D

I was nobbled...you spike my drink, see its that Lyn girl leading me into trouble again....
Hey Lyn I can still see someone doing a crossword puzzle... :D
Bloody excellent party that was....

I even got a shag ;)

LOL LOL You mean that German PMSL................ :D

[100%Pat]

Yep, and while Rik watched too.... :p

[Pugwash]

Nik......................100% editor.................... :eek:

Praise the lord and pass the USD and single sided swing arms please :D

i bet he only took the job coz he'll get 1st dibs on the Sale and Spares Section :rolleyes:

[addjunkie]

good luck when you go, im sure you will be missed pat and im sure the new fellow will do a grand job, just hope this gaff your buying in the sunny portugal has a big enough garden for a forum meet!!!

[rommel]

now there is and idea............................................. :D

[Urban Terrorist]

Nik......................100% editor.................... :eek:

Praise the lord and pass the USD and single sided swing arms please :D

i bet he only took the job coz he'll get 1st dibs on the Sale and Spares Section :rolleyes:


Yeah, but he's never got any money!! He's only doing it so he can talk someone into fixing the futurebike :D

[jediross]

All the best Pat, and welcome Nik.

Just glad you wont stop posting, would miss your avatar FAAAAAAr too much!!

:D

[kennptwo]

Good luck Pat - hope all goes well for you - will we see you at any rallies this year before you do off to Portugal ?

[Bosun]

Goodluck Nik on the job
im sure you will do well

and enjoy the rest now Pat

[excalibur]

Well the end of an era.

Good luck and best wishes in your future plans Pat. I know we havent always agreed on stuff on here, but we are all on the same side and I for one will miss you on here

And if i am ever in Portugal i will look you up...............take care

[Shiftyrodent]

Well Pat, as you know me and Jo will be really sorry to see you go. You've done a brilliant job on the mag and been a top mate at rallies (and paid me for a bike feature too - cool!!). You and Rik have a f@ckin brilliant time in Portugal, you've bloody worked for it!

Given that you are going though, I couldn't imagine a better person to take over the reigns, I'm sure Nik will do a top job.

[mr.chaz]

Knock , Knock....
who's there?

Pat...
Pat who?


( I know...it ain't funny at all!)

Best of luck Pat you old lush.
and welcome Mr.Nik. :D

[Spike]

Hey Pat, all the best for ya future, and Welcome to Nick :)

[davesatan]

good luck pat
and hello nick got any fur

[Clouseau]

The last time we met up was at the Pissed Indian and I'm pretty sure I wished you all the best then. However, my memory of the rally, especially Friday, is somewhat fuzzy!! (sorry and thanks to Rick for not hitting me!!)

Pat I will miss you. I have been an avid follower from the beginning and you have done a great job.Thanks.
I know that you have been wanting to try something new for a while, so good luck and all the best.

Lets hope Nik has fully recovered from his accident and the slightly cool weather at The Icy Knee. If I have got the wrong person then I will look like a right twat!!

[Creature]

wishing you n rik all the best - and many thanks for loads of happy memories.

as for Nik hes a brave man to follow an act a classy as you :) :)

[seedless]

Gona miss you Pat, and yer man Rick, you both take care :o

[the boatman]

hey Pat all the best ...can i have your avatar when you go aleast i know i won't get into any trouble with that one :D

[Spike]

hey Pat all the best ...can i have your avatar when you go aleast i know i won't get into any trouble with that one :D

LMAO !! :D

[BikerGran]

Well we've never met but you're prolly responsible (via the mag) for me riding a trike! So thanks Pat, and welcome to Nik.

[InSanCen]

Nik Samson? Cool, SF was best under him...

You will be missed though pat... Top mag under your esteemed Leadership, a very hard act to follow. Have fun in Portugal :D

[Friar Tuck]

Bluddy'ell! I 'spose it had to come in the end!

Well done Pat, we all luv you and will miss you!

[Lyn]

Keep us all updated with your progress on Portugal, we will all come down and see you and Rik (for one of his brekkies, (I promise not to have a hangover this time:)))

[BigBod]

You've done a truely grand job with the mag Pat, the only magazine I have subscribed to for many a year.

Good luck to you and Rik in Portugal. :p :D

[STEViE]

Thanx Pat for your support over the last few years, I've thoroughly enjoyed readin' the magazine. Best of luck to you an' Rik for the future.


Nik, congrats on gettin' the job. May even see you at Faro this year.

[ForestFred]

Bye Pat and thanks for all the fish
you'll be missed

Congrats Nik an hows about a reduced subscription fer forum members eh? :D

[100%Pat]

Feck off Fred, I'm now going to tell him to give you NOWT and to watch out for 'puke in the beard syndrome'.... :D

[Simon B]

Blimey , does that mean the mags gonna be full of bandits with nitro kits and bikes with fairings removed and a bit of polishing Yeuk ;)

[Mrs Smudge]

Thanks for all your support Pat, though I'm sure we'll see you in a rally field sometime this year and show our appreciation in the appropriate fashion! ;)

And welcome Nik :D

[Kingo]

Pat I am sure Nik is going to do a great job, But you are going to be sorely missed!! Good luck to you for the future :D

[Doro]

as stevie says - a big thank-you for all the hard work you've put into the mag Pat - and good luck too - we hope it all works out for you in Portugal :D

doro n gypsy

[Mad Dog]

The King is dead, long live the King. :D

Blimey Pat, having helped mastermind your leaving celebration last August, I was wondering how long you were gonna string it out.

Will be the end of those "quick" chats on the phone that last nearly 2 hours - gotta go........... :)

[Santa]

Like everyone says, you will be much missed Pat. It won't be the same not seeing you and Rik and your gorgeous fluffy ikkle puppy dog at rallies :D ! However, I can't think of anybody better to take over than Nik ( as long as he doesn't keep falling off bikes! :rolleyes: :D )

[brandersnatch]

I will look like a right twat!!
No change there then! ;)

Good luck Pat, I hope the warm and sunny weather doesn't get too boring for you both. Hugs and kisses. :D

[kissmyass]

Great news :D



I guess thats goodbye from me then :p

[Juke]

Good luck for the future Pat......... :D All bollockings aside mate, I wish you and Rick well in your new life.

And welcome to Mr Samson................... :D
Right boyz, get ready to give him **** eh?.....lol.....(that was a joke before anyone says anything!)

[UKRobT309]

Cor Pat! You'll so miss me enjoying a bacon buttie and having the urge to tell everyone. :D
Better go and turn the bacon over as it happens.

[100%Pat]

As I keep saying you dont get rid of me yet...
Im still here selling ads until our house sells....

[griff2000]

Nik Samson is everywhere ...... :eek: :cool:

Thats coz he keeps getting lost.............. :D

Hey Nik, hows it hanging? Well done on your appointment mate, and you missed yet another blinding Filthy Rich gig last friday. I did PM you a while back. Never mind. When I find out the next i'll let you know.
Hope your fully rested and healed from your last tumble, make it the last one eh?
Laters..............

[Nik]

Well well well... :cool:

But you're right on one thing, EJ, he does have a very hard - if not impossible - act to follow.

Meow! That was a bit catty, wasn't it Mistress Blue? :D

Thanks all for all your kind words (even you, UT ...), I will endeavour to keep up the ridiculously high standards that Pat's set over the years (and no, I won't be putting in loads of nitrous Bandits ... :p).

Really looking forward to starting next week when she's finished the latest issue - not quite so looking forward to the first clip round the ear'ole she gives me when me when I do summat a little different to the way she does it ... :eek:

[100%Pat]

I couldnt think of anyone better to take over....
Just dont break it, its not a motorbike you know... :D

[Shep]

Good luck Pat and Rick, all the best.

And welcome newboy Nik! Well, maybe not so new. ;)

[Peirre]

welcome nik
POP

Quick! She's having a Gwen moment lol
good job she ain`t doing Meg Ryan's famous “orgasm” scene in "When Harry Met Sally?" :eek: ;)

bloody hell I go away camping in the truck for 2 day to deepest east anglia, and come back to read all this

we MUST get a leaving *gift for pat before she leaves ;)
but will pat be around to attend the 14th or even the celtics?? :confused:












*unless she had the gift before

[Creature]

Nik a question I know is on everybodies lips - are you gonna be bring out the 100% stall and can we still meet/party or in some cases help out there ?????

[ForestFred]

Nik a question I know is on everybodies lips - are you gonna be bring out the 100% stall and can we still meet/party or in some cases help out there ?????
Remembering how many of us try to fit in there he might want to get a bigger one :D

[Creature]

must rememebr to introduce him to me brew - still brings a smile to my face when Pat n Rik had some at split links :) :)

[Yoda]

welcome mate
when you say different - is that a good or a bad thing LOL :) :)

[Mitch]

must rememebr to introduce him to me brew - still brings a smile to my face when Pat n Rik had some at split links :)

Yes... that brew! How the hell I was in a fit state on the morning of the Rams Revenge last year, I'll never know... :eek:

Anyway Pat, from me, Mrs R and the rest of the MAG lot on here (you know who you are, you miserable sods ;)) Good luck to you and Rik! (yes, I know, you'll be calling me to flog some ad space in the coming months so you won't be away for a while :D)

And Nik, congrats on getting the job - who'd have thought it?

[Friar Tuck]

As I keep saying you dont get rid of me yet...
Im still here selling ads until our house sells....
Guess whats gonna appear in the next Mag then?

"For Sale :- Ringwood Towers, Loadsa Character! Loadsa Wonga! Please!" :D

[Friar Tuck]

Meow! That was a bit catty, wasn't it Mistress Blue? :D

Thanks all for all your kind words (even you, UT ...), I will endeavour to keep up the ridiculously high standards that Pat's set over the years (and no, I won't be putting in loads of nitrous Bandits ... :p).

Really looking forward to starting next week when she's finished the latest issue - not quite so looking forward to the first clip round the ear'ole she gives me when me when I do summat a little different to the way she does it ... :eek:
Get the Beers in then Matey!

Blimey! Can't get the Staff these days!

[Jay]

Funny this editorial lark, I mean the things is when you're in charge of all the stuff that goes into the magazine, you inevitably inject some personality too.

I only hope Mr Samson isn't into geology or molesting small rodents!

[Urban Terrorist]

Ha,ha,ha,ha,ha!! you'll be facked now nik, I'll just ring the office and sound important, that way you'll answer the bloody phone :D :D

[Dexxie]

Pat, important questions for you......

Does this Nik person provide luvverly "Cranberry Fortifieds"?

Will you still talk to us when you're posh and Portugese?

Does this mean I can celebrate the new arrival with a fortified orange juice?

As he appears to be well known - is he as mad as everyone else is?

....I'll go now ...... gotta get a fortified.... :D

Oh and hello and welcome Nik :D

*raises glass with ickle finger poking out properly

[Nik]

Funny this editorial lark, I mean the things is when you're in charge of all the stuff that goes into the magazine, you inevitably inject some personality too.

I only hope Mr Samson isn't into geology or molesting small rodents!

Well ... ;)

[Bosun]

Well ... ;)


that sounds like its trainspotting then :)

[BlackPig]

Well ... ;)


Don't tell 'em Nik me ol' beaut',treat 'em like mushrooms is wassall 'bout. ;)
So ya didnae leave for Bolivia after all !! :rolleyes:

Good luck Pat,from an ex-pat,not an ex-Pat !! :rolleyes:

[100%Pat]

Well its done .....finished.....
And not a tear in sight....
Wow over to you Mr Samson sir.... ;)

[minxy]

What, not even a slight glaze?

[Jonnyfp]

Well its done .....finished.....
And not a tear in sight....
Wow over to you Mr Samson sir.... ;)


Bye Pat.. :(

we gonna see you on Saturday?

[UKRobT309]

Good luck Pat. Jokin aside and all that i hope everything works out well for ya. All the best from me. ;) :D

[Kingo]

Bye Pat, and all the very best for the future :D
hugs & kisses from Anita & me :D

[100%Pat]

Minxy. Nope not at all. I can now relax and do what I do best.... sell loads of ads.. ;)

Jonny.... Am I gonna come and camp and freeze my tits off.... not a feckin chance!!! :D
I do not 'do' winter events, Im cold even in the bloody summer!!
No doubt I'll see you lot somewhere soon.
I am still gonna be here for months yet...
glaring over Nik's shoulder most likely... :eek:

[Nik]

glaring over Nik's shoulder most likely... :eek:

I know, I'm scared ... :eek: :D

[100%Pat]

Nah... I'll be good honest, I have promised I wont interfere..... :rolleyes: :D

I just may poke the odd shoulder now n again.... :D

[Nik]

I just may poke the odd shoulder now n again.... :D

:eek:

Long as it's me right one, okay? ;)

[Doro]

onwards and upwards eh Pat :D

so what is happening with the forum? any changes here?

[Friar Tuck]

Nummer 100!

Just thought I'd say that! :o :)

*bugger I can't count either! Ho, Hum!*