04-07-2016, 02:28 PM
Okay, first off, the forum communication is my fault. I like to keep everyone up to date and some times I rush to post before it is 100% certain.
Secondly, Ryan is correct. We have had MANY wrench days at least 5 for my E46 alone, and probably as many for the Miata,, but we don't post them up formally. All of the pictures that were taken are in the group chat if you wish to see them. The number of east side trips, group dinners, wrench days, and overall MM time far outweighs the partying and drinking. I DO NOT throw a party exclusively for MM's sake but once a year, which is the aftershow party and ONE of my cookouts, the other cookout is my money and not MM related, as well as the zip ties, my birthday, my roomies birthday, etc. I have a life and friends outside of MM and those parties are for them, I just happen to invite all of MM since they are also my friends. These are not club parties. Please consider that these parties are not in lieu of club activities, but merely in addition.
Lastly, in regards to the interactions with alums online. I do appreciate and STRONGLY consider everything you all suggest, but you are not the end-all-be-all. Things are different now than they were when you were here and things will continue to change. The people we have, the connections we can use, the process to get things done, all change constantly. Nothing is ever done 100% perfect, so if you suggest something to be done that you feel is necessary, we may have something else that we feel is more important that we are dedicating resources to. It may seem like we are leaving things out, but we are adding in other areas.
Now, I know all of this seems ridiculous and I'm being an ass, but I'm being 100% honest with you. I'm not here to kiss anyone's ass, I'm here to make this club as great as it can possibly be.
Secondly, Ryan is correct. We have had MANY wrench days at least 5 for my E46 alone, and probably as many for the Miata,, but we don't post them up formally. All of the pictures that were taken are in the group chat if you wish to see them. The number of east side trips, group dinners, wrench days, and overall MM time far outweighs the partying and drinking. I DO NOT throw a party exclusively for MM's sake but once a year, which is the aftershow party and ONE of my cookouts, the other cookout is my money and not MM related, as well as the zip ties, my birthday, my roomies birthday, etc. I have a life and friends outside of MM and those parties are for them, I just happen to invite all of MM since they are also my friends. These are not club parties. Please consider that these parties are not in lieu of club activities, but merely in addition.
Lastly, in regards to the interactions with alums online. I do appreciate and STRONGLY consider everything you all suggest, but you are not the end-all-be-all. Things are different now than they were when you were here and things will continue to change. The people we have, the connections we can use, the process to get things done, all change constantly. Nothing is ever done 100% perfect, so if you suggest something to be done that you feel is necessary, we may have something else that we feel is more important that we are dedicating resources to. It may seem like we are leaving things out, but we are adding in other areas.
Now, I know all of this seems ridiculous and I'm being an ass, but I'm being 100% honest with you. I'm not here to kiss anyone's ass, I'm here to make this club as great as it can possibly be.
Current:
2011 F150 Platinum | 1995 BMW 325i | 1983 BMW 320i | The MMoped | 2008 BMW 128i
Past:
1996 Toyota Tacoma: | 1992 Mazda Miata | 2002 BMW 325i |
2003 Toyota Tacoma | 1995 Miata M Edition | 1997 Subaru Outback |
1992 Mazda Miata | 1990 BMW 325i | 2007 Toyota 4Runner |
1995 Ford Windstar | 1987 BMW 325i | 1987 BMW 325 | 1990 BMW 325i Vert |
2018 VW GTI | 1990 Mazda Miata | 1989 BMW 325i Vert | 2015 Fiesta ST | 1983 BMW 320i parts car
2011 F150 Platinum | 1995 BMW 325i | 1983 BMW 320i | The MMoped | 2008 BMW 128i
Past:
1996 Toyota Tacoma: | 1992 Mazda Miata | 2002 BMW 325i |
2003 Toyota Tacoma | 1995 Miata M Edition | 1997 Subaru Outback |
1992 Mazda Miata | 1990 BMW 325i | 2007 Toyota 4Runner |
1995 Ford Windstar | 1987 BMW 325i | 1987 BMW 325 | 1990 BMW 325i Vert |
2018 VW GTI | 1990 Mazda Miata | 1989 BMW 325i Vert | 2015 Fiesta ST | 1983 BMW 320i parts car
