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Saint Snow
13 December 2024 12:07:59
Like the member 'Global Warming' before him, JMM2005 (Justin) just stopped logging in mid-comp. Frank H once again brilliantly stepped into the breach to run the final few months, and we're very much in his debt as this is the second time he's very kindly done this. But Frank has done his stint and is unable to continue.

We all hope Justin is OK, first and foremost. But we now need a new member to step forward to run this competition, which has been running for 15 years (plus longer prior to that on an informal basis). 

It involves:

1) Starting the comp each month with a brief summary of the average CET and some noteable past CET's for the month. 

2) Being PM'd the entries each month by members (there usually starts off with around 25?) and collating these. 

3) Producing a table after the month ends, showing the monthly results

4) Keeping a table showing the current year-to-date position for participants and posting this the following month.

People who run this comp enter the pantheon of TWO legends and earn a place in history that generations to come will talk about with admiration and adoration. Perhaps even sing ballads in your honour.

You only need to commit to doing this for 2025. If you want to continue after that, the job is yours. If not, we'll seek another volunteer to take on the task and become immortalised.

So... who will have the courage to step forward and take this amazing opportunity?


Martin

Home: St Helens (26m asl) Work: Manchester (75m asl)

A TWO addict since 14/12/01

"How can wealth persuade poverty to use its political freedom to keep wealth in power? Here lies the whole art of Conservative politics."

Aneurin Bevan

Ally Pally Snowman
13 December 2024 13:27:30
It's obviously a massive pain in the arse to do, so is there another way if no one volunteers?
Bishop's Stortford 85m ASL.
Frank H
14 December 2024 10:49:41

Like the member 'Global Warming' before him, JMM2005 (Justin) just stopped logging in mid-comp. Frank H once again brilliantly stepped into the breach to run the final few months, and we're very much in his debt as this is the second time he's very kindly done this. But Frank has done his stint and is unable to continue.

We all hope Justin is OK, first and foremost. But we now need a new member to step forward to run this competition, which has been running for 15 years (plus longer prior to that on an informal basis). 

It involves:

1) Starting the comp each month with a brief summary of the average CET and some noteable past CET's for the month. 

2) Being PM'd the entries each month by members (there usually starts off with around 25?) and collating these. 

3) Producing a table after the month ends, showing the monthly results

4) Keeping a table showing the current year-to-date position for participants and posting this the following month.

People who run this comp enter the pantheon of TWO legends and earn a place in history that generations to come will talk about with admiration and adoration. Perhaps even sing ballads in your honour.

You only need to commit to doing this for 2025. If you want to continue after that, the job is yours. If not, we'll seek another volunteer to take on the task and become immortalised.

So... who will have the courage to step forward and take this amazing opportunity?

Originally Posted by: Saint Snow 

I fully endorse Saint's comments.

Running the competition is not particularly difficult or time consuming as long as you get yourself organised. I just don't want the commitment for another year after running it for almost 24 months in total.

Nearly all the work is in the last few days of the month and the first few of the next month.

I'm no IT expert and just use simple spreadsheet calculations and copying and pasting onto this site.

If anyone is contemplating taking over for 2025 you can always pm me if you wish to find out more.


Wrightington, Wigan
Frank H
17 December 2024 13:20:59
As this thread is not stickied I'm just bumping it back up to page 1
Wrightington, Wigan
scillydave
17 December 2024 17:38:12
I'll put my hand up to run the competition for 2025 - it'd be a real shame not to see it continue and I've enjoyed taking part over the years so it'll be good to give a little back. Frank if you've any tips then they'd be appreciated!
Currently living at roughly 65m asl North of Cowbridge in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Formerly of, Birdlip, highest village in the Cotswolds and snow heaven in winter; Hawkinge in Kent - roof of the South downs and Isles of Scilly, paradise in the UK.

Windy Willow
17 December 2024 17:40:13

I'll put my hand up to run the competition for 2025 - it'd be a real shame not to see if not continue and Ive enjoyed taking part over the years so it'll be good to give a little back.. Frank if you've any tips then they'd be appreciated!

Originally Posted by: scillydave 

That's fabulous news ScillyDave so from myself a big thank you for stepping up 👍


South Holland, Lincs 5m/16ft ASL

When I saw corruption, I was forced to find truth on my own. I couldn't swallow the hypocrisy.

Barry White

It’s the end of the world as we know it (and I feel fine) - R.E.M.

Ally Pally Snowman
17 December 2024 17:41:32

I'll put my hand up to run the competition for 2025 - it'd be a real shame not to see if not continue and Ive enjoyed taking part over the years so it'll be good to give a little back.. Frank if you've any tips then they'd be appreciated!

Originally Posted by: scillydave 

Much appreciated I'm sure by everyone here.

Well done.


Bishop's Stortford 85m ASL.
Caz
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17 December 2024 17:51:09

I'll put my hand up to run the competition for 2025 - it'd be a real shame not to see if not continue and Ive enjoyed taking part over the years so it'll be good to give a little back.. Frank if you've any tips then they'd be appreciated!

Originally Posted by: scillydave 

Oh wow!  That would be amazing.  Thank you!  


Market Warsop, North Nottinghamshire.

Join the fun and banter of the monthly CET competition.

Saint Snow
30 December 2024 10:05:46

I'll put my hand up to run the competition for 2025 - it'd be a real shame not to see it continue and I've enjoyed taking part over the years so it'll be good to give a little back. Frank if you've any tips then they'd be appreciated!

Originally Posted by: scillydave 

Dave, that's so brilliant of you - well done!

(Apologies for not seeing this before; I've been a little 'out of commission')


Martin

Home: St Helens (26m asl) Work: Manchester (75m asl)

A TWO addict since 14/12/01

"How can wealth persuade poverty to use its political freedom to keep wealth in power? Here lies the whole art of Conservative politics."

Aneurin Bevan

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