Long Live the CaymanOC!

[Beanoir™]

Hi All... 

 

Firstly, I owe you all some thanks for keeping the cogs turning on the forum, I half expected it to look like Miss Haversham's dining room but thankfully not.  I'm glad the forum is still in some way active.  

 

Secondly, my apologies for being unreachable and absent for so long.  I won't offer reasons, but needless to say that life has just gotten in the way over the last couple of years and I just haven't had the time.  Luckily I do have Andy on the Mod team who alerted me to some issues.  

 

One thing I would like to put to bed is the rumours of me selling the forum and website.  I'm not and have no intentions of doing so.  I created the forum to provide a community for Cayman owners, because at the time there wasn't one in the UK.  The club, website, forums etc have never been about making money or creating value for a future sale.  

 

One thing I would like improve and resurrect is the activity in the form of meets, attendance at events and the like.  I will put my hand up and say, I just don't have the time to do this.  I have asked in the past, but I will ask again - I really need help from volunteers, somebody to step up (@Bushman I know you've emailed me, I've just picked it up and will respond) in the form of forum moderators and also to run events etc.  Please reach out either on this thread or via a PM if you fancy taking on a role.  

 

I note Shuttleworth have opened their gates to visitors again, perhaps a meet in the near future at our old spot...?  

 

Cheers, 

 

Nick 

 

 

 

[Craiglm68]

Hi Nick (and other names I recognise), good to see you keeping the dream alive 🙂 

 

I've been back in Aus for over 18 months now (hence dismally remiss in plugging into this forum), it's been a bit of a journey after being away for most of the last 21 yrs, but things seem to be bedding down nicely....to the point that I'm mid-process re importing the faithful old CS steed from Blightly to Melbourne (which in itself has been a learning curve and a half....I should write a book on it...some expat Brits on local Porsche forums over here have been very helpful indeed).

 

She's undergoing some compliance related work (eg braided brake hoses are a no no, standard rubber ones are fine....NFI why!) and some cosmetic tidying up, then into a container she goes. I've had a good friend looking after her, and giving her occasional exercise runs....he assures me she's warmed up properly and only driven on Sundays at some local track he refers to as "The Ring"....! All going well she'll arrive in Aus for late Spring....which will make a pleasant change from my current stallion (a leggy 2004 Honda CR-V borrowed from friends 😜).

 

Trust all are all and enjoying the roads during what sounds like a pretty decent Summer.

[Beanoir™]

On 06/07/2023 at 23:32, Craiglm68 said:

Hi Nick (and other names I recognise), good to see you keeping the dream alive 🙂 

 

I've been back in Aus for over 18 months now (hence dismally remiss in plugging into this forum), it's been a bit of a journey after being away for most of the last 21 yrs, but things seem to be bedding down nicely....to the point that I'm mid-process re importing the faithful old CS steed from Blightly to Melbourne (which in itself has been a learning curve and a half....I should write a book on it...some expat Brits on local Porsche forums over here have been very helpful indeed).

 

She's undergoing some compliance related work (eg braided brake hoses are a no no, standard rubber ones are fine....NFI why!) and some cosmetic tidying up, then into a container she goes. I've had a good friend looking after her, and giving her occasional exercise runs....he assures me she's warmed up properly and only driven on Sundays at some local track he refers to as "The Ring"....! All going well she'll arrive in Aus for late Spring....which will make a pleasant change from my current stallion (a leggy 2004 Honda CR-V borrowed from friends 😜).

 

Trust all are all and enjoying the roads during what sounds like a pretty decent Summer.

 

Good to hear from you buddy!  I did see your posts on Instagram and wondered where your travels were taking you - makes sense now.  

 

Look forward to hearing more when your Cayman final arrives in Aus with you, a reunion worth worth the wait!! 

 

Stay safe!

[RussH]

It’s a shame to see the forum so quiet.  I much prefer owners clubs and forums to the myriad of Facebook groups, especially UK specific ones.  I had joined the forum when I first purchased a 987, would love for some Cayman meets etc.  I’m even happy to help arrange one if needs be.