PTP announcement

afx237vi

Okay, Het Nieuwsblad is next weekend, but after much consideration I've decided that I won't be able to do PTP this year. I simply don't have as much time these days, nor, if truth be told, the inclination to do the scoring for another year. I don't want to start the season and then get behind or have it fizzle out halfway through the season.

So, I'm sorry about that, because it was fun while it lasted and we had some very close contests. But, after seven years, that's enough for me. If anyone else wants to step in and organise a forum prediction contest, that would be great, but if not, no worries and thanks to everyone who played over the years.

iainf72

Thanks for all the efforts monkey-man

Twas infuriating fun

tailwindhome

AFX - you've a PM

inkyfingers

Totally appreciate you not doing it any more, it must have taken up a fair bit of your time. Thanks for running it all this time, it's always added something to the fun of watching a race.

mroli

Thanks afx. I could never commit to getting my PTP entry in on time, so how you managed to keep everything rolling over and ticking along so smoothly was fantastic. Thanks a lot.

Lightning

afx237vi wrote:

But, after seven years, that's enough for me.

I'll be waiting for your comeback then.

rozzer32

Sorry to hear that Afx, you always did an amazing job.

I have sent you a PM. I don't mind taking over PTP this year. It always makes the racing a little more interesting to watch. Plus I can easily regain my title if I take over haha.

andyp

Any truth in the rumour you're only stopping because Iain had finally gotten good at it and you don't want him to win?

Thanks for all your efforts, they were much appreciated and I was often in awe of your ability to keep it up to date so promptly.

rozzer32

Don't worry PTP'ers. I have offered to take it over and so has TailWindHome so I'm sure we will work something out between the two of us. PTP will be on the start line next week

LeicesterLad

afx - your a top fella for all the work you put in on PTP. Has been great in the little time i've known it!

Whoever takes it on has a lot to live up to...no pressure

afx237vi

andyp wrote:

Any truth in the rumour you're only stopping because Iain had finally gotten good at it and you don't want him to win?

Thanks for all your efforts, they were much appreciated and I was often in awe of your ability to keep it up to date so promptly.

Actually there's a job going in Italy where I hear you get free biscuits and wine and get to wear funky hats. My CV is in the post, but I'm pretty confident I'll get it

NervexProf

My sincere thanks to you afx - your commitment and hard work over 7 years earns my thanks and tribute.

inkyfingers

In the same way that Rick is now a "Moderator", I believe the forum powers that be should give you the honorary forum title of "True Champion" for all your hard work over the years.

mididoctors

yeah gets to be a bit of a time vampire

cheers for the effort you put in

mididoctors

rozzer32 wrote:

Don't worry PTP'ers. I have offered to take it over and so has TailWindHome so I'm sure we will work something out between the two of us. PTP will be on the start line next week

hurrah

Cleat Eastwood

Even as we speak festinagirl is tweeting about ulterior motives for the departure.

Can hardly blame you wanting a rest - it must have been hard work - well played for making the past seasons more enjoyable.

ratsbeyfus

Dear Sir afx-monkeyman

Just wanted to say a huge thank you for inventing and running PTP. Last year was my first full season, and I loved it! Many thanks to Rozzer and TWH for stepping into monkey-mans shoes.

PTP is dead... long live PTP - Huzzah!

RATS

rozzer32

ratsbeyfus wrote:

Dear Sir afx-monkeyman

Just wanted to say a huge thank you for inventing and running PTP. Last year was my first full season, and I loved it! Many thanks to Rozzer and TWH for stepping into monkey-mans shoes.

PTP is dead... long live PTP - Huzzah!

RATS

Just me running it now. Got some big ideas for PTP, this time next year we'll be millionaires.

welshmessenger

Played for the first time last year and loved it. Thanks for all your efforts afx.

Looking forward to a new game rozzer32, Ta for stepping in.

Bakunin

Thanks for your work -afx.

Pross

Cheers for the effort and thanks to those taking over BTW don't bother with that job in Rome, I've got it in the bag - my wife has had me practicing celibacy for ages in preparation.

edited as Cleat had already beaten me to the obvious doping reference!

andyp

Good man, Rozzer.

How do we handle the bungs? Same way as with the pixellated monkey? I neglected to pay mine last year and was way down the standings as a result.

Omar Little

thanks for running it in the past afx and good on you for stepping up to run it this year rozzer32

Mad_Malx

Thanks for the oustanding work AFX. It took me long enough to remember who I had picked, neve mind sort out the whole peleton.

+ great stuff Rozzer for stepping up to the challenge. Big pixels to fill.

RichN95.

Excellent work AFX. Enjoy the papacy.

(Although now El Presidente has been ousted, his protected PTPers won't be able to do their doping anymore and I get to step off the blacklist. Top 50 here I come).

rozzer32

If you want to win this year then I'll accept either a powermeter, or a blonde female Swedish model.

Macaloon

I've got good sensations for Christopher Froome, Tour of Oman Stage 5, coverage on Eurosport 09:00. Am I doing it right?

rick_chasey

An era passes.

A new era dawns..


Or something like that. Nice one guys.

BelgianBeerGeek

Thanks afx. As said, it really added to my enjoyment in following cycling last year. Finishing eighth during the TdF was my proudest moment. Eightieth overall less so.

FJS

Another shock abdication!

Thanks for the effort over the years - hope you'll have time to participate.

Rozzer, great work stepping in

cogidubnus

thanks for running this over the years afx