14 Jan 2012, 00:37
Hi All,
I had hoped that I wouldn't have to do this but after being a member of the DOC since 2000 and having seen all the changes that have taken place in that time, it is with regret that I have had to take the decision that due to my financial circumstances I feel I have no choice but to not renew my membership for this year.
I've considered this for at least the last couple of years as I've been experiencing severe financial problems (most likely a consequence of living "Oop Narf") but the long and the short of it is that I can no longer justify the expense when I consider that I don't own a car, and am not likely to anytime in the next few years unfortunately.
I had hoped that things would've been sorted out by now and that I could continue to be a DOC member, but sadly this hasn't proved to be the case so here I am typing this.
I intend to stay on the Forum (which I hope is OK for a non-member) to occasionally pop in and see what the latest news is, but given that I've not been able to be a very active member for the last few years I doubt anyone will notice my absense.
If my luck suddenly changes within the next month (before my membership ends) then I will retract this post and renew my subs as usual, but if not then I'd like to say it's been a pleasure being in such a friendly and sociable club for the past 12 years and I've no doubt it'll continue to evolve for the better.
I had hoped that I wouldn't have to do this but after being a member of the DOC since 2000 and having seen all the changes that have taken place in that time, it is with regret that I have had to take the decision that due to my financial circumstances I feel I have no choice but to not renew my membership for this year.
I've considered this for at least the last couple of years as I've been experiencing severe financial problems (most likely a consequence of living "Oop Narf") but the long and the short of it is that I can no longer justify the expense when I consider that I don't own a car, and am not likely to anytime in the next few years unfortunately.
I had hoped that things would've been sorted out by now and that I could continue to be a DOC member, but sadly this hasn't proved to be the case so here I am typing this.
I intend to stay on the Forum (which I hope is OK for a non-member) to occasionally pop in and see what the latest news is, but given that I've not been able to be a very active member for the last few years I doubt anyone will notice my absense.
If my luck suddenly changes within the next month (before my membership ends) then I will retract this post and renew my subs as usual, but if not then I'd like to say it's been a pleasure being in such a friendly and sociable club for the past 12 years and I've no doubt it'll continue to evolve for the better.