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Old 30-12-2004, 02:09 PM   #1
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Default Uncy Geoff

I was just having a look at the memberlist of FF.au and I notice Geoff Polites is already a member here. Is that really him, cause I didnt think he would have been having much involvement since he's over in EU now.

If it is him, I'd just like to say a big hello from the other side of the world, and hope everything is still going good over there.

Hopefully this site will remain a welcoming place like the days of old at FF.com and you can remain a part of our community.

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Old 30-12-2004, 02:12 PM   #2
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Yup, saw that too. Btw it's Geoff, not goeff (sorry just being picky :p ).

David Flint was online @ FF.com a few minutes ago. I assume admin (or someone who knows him a bit better than we do) invited him to here?
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Old 30-12-2004, 02:17 PM   #3
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Woohoo, my first spelling mistake at FF.au....
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Old 30-12-2004, 02:20 PM   #4
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Woohoo, my first spelling mistake at FF.au....
Dont worry mate there will be plenty more!
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Old 30-12-2004, 02:54 PM   #5
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Ok, well i told David Flint to email me so i can tell himabout here, but im assuming he'll find out from admin, and he doesnt even know who i am lol, so i cant blame him for probably thinking 'wtf?!'.
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Old 30-12-2004, 04:41 PM   #6
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yup.. that was the real GP

he may be overseas but he still takes an interest in good old AU.
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Old 30-12-2004, 05:20 PM   #7
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we also have happy jack on board now
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Old 30-12-2004, 05:21 PM   #8
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Happy Jack = David Flint right?
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Old 30-12-2004, 05:21 PM   #9
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Talk about having your finger on the pulse!!! Top work Geoff!

And now Happy Jack too - top work! When's Tom getting here?

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Old 30-12-2004, 05:23 PM   #10
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good to see we got some of the top brass here already, thats some good shit
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Old 30-12-2004, 05:24 PM   #11
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Old 30-12-2004, 05:39 PM   #12
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I thought Happy Jack was FM ;P

Good to have em on board at the new residence.
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Old 30-12-2004, 06:48 PM   #13
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Wonder how long before we get Mr Gorman to join our community...
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Old 30-12-2004, 07:40 PM   #14
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Wonder how long before we get Mr Gorman to join our community...
That might take a bit longer as the email address bounced for some reason. GP and several other selected people were invited to a sneak preview yesterday evening which is how they got to be here. Their presence is appreciated.

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Old 30-12-2004, 07:44 PM   #15
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That is excellent news. This site has me on the edge of my chair... I can't wait to see where everything goes from here!

Well done to everyone involved!
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Old 30-12-2004, 07:58 PM   #16
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Wonder how long before we get Mr Gorman to join our community...
My suggestion is give him the #1 user number as an honorary title like they do with footy clubs (re-number @dm1nistrat0r$)
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Old 30-12-2004, 08:26 PM   #17
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hehe that's a good idea, I think it's great if we can get some of the top dogs at Ford to come on here occasionally, gives us a chance as Ford customers to tell them what we think of their product and how they can improve it in the future ;)

(not that it needs a whole lot of improvement)
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Old 30-12-2004, 09:13 PM   #18
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Sorry guy's and I don't mean to insult anyone...but who exactly is Uncy Geoff? I see he's spoken highly of, but I'm not familar with him.
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Old 30-12-2004, 09:25 PM   #19
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Geoff Polites = Ford Company President
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Old 30-12-2004, 09:27 PM   #20
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geoff polities...spelling?

was the head of Ford Aus, but now he's in Europe somewhere....he's the man responsible for fords revival with the BA....
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Old 30-12-2004, 09:32 PM   #21
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geoff polities...spelling?

was the head of Ford Aus, but now he's in Europe somewhere....he's the man responsible for fords revival with the BA....
Noice...is he a big fan of the forums?
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Old 30-12-2004, 09:43 PM   #22
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Is he related to the guy that owns over half of Adelaide????
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Old 30-12-2004, 09:49 PM   #23
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Sorry guy's and I don't mean to insult anyone...but who exactly is Uncy Geoff? I see he's spoken highly of, but I'm not familar with him.
Geoff Polites the President of Ford Australia, now one of the top people in Ford Europe.

Edit: hmm, bit slow on the reply, eh!
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Old 30-12-2004, 09:52 PM   #24
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Noice...is he a big fan of the forums?
He used to drop in to FF every now and then. I'd say he enjoyed the experience because he is still with us
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Noice...is he a big fan of the forums?
apparently he popped up on the other FF every now and then, and i know that the mods presented him with like a massive bottle of champagne or somethin with a FF plaque on it...so he does acknowledge the forums....

dont expect to see him in here debating in threads or whoring though! :p!
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Old 30-12-2004, 09:56 PM   #26
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It's good to see they still lurk around and are watching over us all.
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Old 30-12-2004, 10:11 PM   #27
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I tell you what...It's not that often that someone of such standing
will do that sort thing like hanging out at a forum, only goes to show the nature of the man, and anyone who goes out of their way to say hello to the masses is damn fine in my books.
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yeah too right!

Would be cool if he could make it back online a bit aye?
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Old 30-12-2004, 10:36 PM   #29
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I wonder if Tom Gorman will ever visit these forums.
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Old 30-12-2004, 10:58 PM   #30
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Was that questionaire answered Russell? the one intended for Mr Gorman...

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