And my column, which appears tomorrow, may not always be exactly correct, but you'll always understand it - which is more than I can say about some of the communications that appear here.

PSST. No it doesn't. It's the day after tomorrow. If it's tomorrow, I'm in big trouble!

Sorry to drag this old dog up again, but had to add my two penn'orth!

I'm a youngster, I use 'txt tlk' on a mobile or when emailing a freind who is that way inclined (i.e. a bit of a chav!) However, I do not like using it, and as soon as the oppertunity arises to resume 'normal' communication, I take it!!!

Back on topic: I've been on here a while now, can't remember how long though! Have mainly kept in the woodwork simply because as a youngster I was a little in awe of the 'God like' beings who are/were the regular posters! I think that a newbie forum would be wuite a good thing to have, maybe with a few of the regulars detailed to keep them under control! Have seen it work in other forums, and has done a good job of initiating the new sheep to the flock!

With regards to helping out at trials: Until very recently I had no means of transport, and there was no way I could have persuaded a parent to take me on a 40 mile trip and pick me up again later in the day! Hopefully I will be able to help out in the summer months, and a going to make a start next weekend! We do have a shortage of observers in the club at the moment, so I will be riding half the day as a 'priority rider' with a special vest, probably doubling up on the sections. I don't like pushing in queues (can't remember the spelling ) but I get the best of both worlds - a good ride and helping out the club!

Sorry for the long post, hadn't realised I had so much to say!! If you got to the end, congratulations!

Pete.

A Newbie forum would'nt go a miss in my view.

There's a lot of new blood or people who parked there bike's up 30 year's ago and now coming back into trial's that probaly don't know much about trial's so they hav'nt got the knowledge there to reply to post's, apart from asking question's about there bike's which most of us have seen on here before.If you type in the wrong view in the forum's it can be like a lamb to the slaughter if your not used to the other user's reply's if they don't agree with you.I just love to be a lamb so it don't bother me.lol. .In a newbie forum they can get through the door grow together and then progress from there.

I kind of agree. I used to do regularly compete at the start and all through my teens. then when I had to stand on my own two feet couldnt really afford it. Now I'm getting a new bike and all new kit (gonna look like all the gear and no idea), I'm really looking forward to getting back into it. This website (well done Andy!!) has been an amazing source on info for choosing a bike and "catching" up on those years I'v missed. Anytime I talk to a trialler I ask them IF they go on TC. If they haven't heard of it, I direct them to it.

I do think tho that a newbie section will kinda isolate the fresh blood to the sport and maybe not get them involved with trials masses. Although it is nice to speak to people in the same boat as yourself. Also at what point are you not a newbie anymore?????

Thanks for all the advice and posts , keep it up!!

We do have a shortage of observers in the club at the moment, so I will be riding half the day as a 'priority rider' with a special vest, probably doubling up on the sections. I don't like pushing in queues (can't remember the spelling ) but I get the best of both worlds - a good ride and helping out the club!

I know its off topic but this sounds interestin, could you expand on a new thread please?