GOt some parts for him but he hasn't logged on since july 18th, does anyone know where he is? Holidays??

I haven't heard from him either. PM'd a week or two ago, and not heard back. Hope he's OK.  

I can assure you that mike is ok. he informs me that he has not visited the forum since july because of some members questioning his  knowledge, and taking great pleasure in trying to wind him up by challenging his answers and general bickering.

 

mike has given his unlimited time in trying to help people, even driving to their homes to carry out repairs and alter settings with his software, for no payment at all,not that any was expected.

 

thank you to you all you have shown concern as to his welfare, its a shame that a member like him has to resort to this measure

I saw he'd commented along those lines on Facebook, involving people almost harassing him just expecting him to give up time to help others with his VCDS etc.  It's a shame when people like Mike are put off by muppets on social media and forums

Shame, I remember a thread recently where some know-it-all a**e was winding him up and thought 'why should he bother to help anybody' if it was thrown back in his face. Armchair experts and snide bullies always seem to pollute websites.  I hope he continues to enjoy his Skodas and the mods which give so much benefit to others. 

I've spoken with him today and he informs me that he will be back in due course but also has other things happening at the moment. 

I was wondering the same, always waiting for Mike to come along even when he has been mentioned in threads. Glad to hear he is ok. Let's open a bring Mike back vote thread.

I always found Mikes posts to be very informative, ignore the idiots Mike and come on back.

31 minutes ago, gav_is_con said:

I was wondering the same, always waiting for Mike to come along even when he has been mentioned in threads. Glad to hear he is ok. Let's open a bring Mike back vote thread.

 

To celebrate Mikes return I'l start a " Days since Mikes Retern " thread      

 

 

 

All of the above comments regarding Mike being a true gent are so true! He will, and always has gone, the extra mile to help anyone he can, either here at Briskoda or elsewhere. I know this from personal experience and watching him help others on here over the years.

 

As has been said. People taking things for granted, and (in the main) "newbies" winding Mike, and others, up are the reasons behind Mike's "sabbatical". I know of more than one instances where he was verbally abused, once because he could not just drop everything to do some VCDS work for someone who had only that day found Briskoda and wanted VCDS adaptations doing that very day. When Mike told him he could not do them immediately, the guy threw a big hissy fit and had a real go at Mike telling him he had already set off towards Whitby and what did he mean it's not convenient just now! As Mike pointed out later "The word please never once entered the conversation"! In particular, he finds the deliberate winding up of members, many of which are trying to help others particularly distressing. Many of these people are new to Briskoda and one wonders if their sole purpose is to try and get a rise out of people.

 

Mike, (and Kim!) are fine. Whilst he has not logged in for some time, he is aware of our feelings and that we miss his  contributions, humour and expertise. So keep posting the "WE WANT MIKE BACK" posts here and who knows? We all may get lucky!............................Tony

Yup, spoke to MIke today, and all the above seems true. Turns out when I changed my phone, I copied his old home number onto it so texting that was never gonna end well!! At least I can get the lovely jumbo box I found in the scrappy to him so he can keep himself happy tinkering away again.

I'm so saddened to read about this regarding Mike. He's helped me out twice with coding and on both occasions point blank refused to take any money or beer tokens. The man is as honest as the day is long and we should all be grateful for his help and advice. He always takes pics and posts how to guides trying to help everyone. Part number requests he helps as well.  Mike, hopefully if you read this, for every sniper you have a hundred friends. Apologies from me also for just seeing this as I havnt been on here for a while myself. 

@mikeholroyd Your supporters club awaits your return, don't be too long. Too many good members have vanished under similar circumstances over the years, don't be one of them. 

Another vote to " see" Mike back on these forums the guy is a true gent and now that " we " are all aware of how he feels ( and to be fair we gave all probably been guilty of just reading the idiots comments, without pointing out to those responsible that those type of comments we can all do without ) maybe we all should step in and bring to task all misappropriate remarks

Have to agree with all the above posters - Mike has been a great forum member and incredibly knowledgeble and helpful over the years to many people.

 

It's a real shame he has had a bad experience that has put him off - and shame on those that were involved.!

@mikeholroyd

20 hours ago, Redboy said:

Shame, I remember a thread recently where some know-it-all a**e was winding him up 

May I ask which thread this was? I did see a few having a go at him on his hid thread. 

Sorry I can't, however I remember thinking how pressured Mike seem to be. 

Great to hear Mike will be back when he's able. He has helped so many forum members over the years, myself included. We can't afford to lose Mike he has a wealth of knowledge to share.

 

I'm sure he gets a lot of pleasure from helping other Skoda owners with their problems else he wouldn't have continued to do it for so long and we are all eternally grateful to him.

 

Don't let one troll spoil your enjoyment Mike, we won't miss him or give him another thought. You on the other hand ........... Hurry back mate.

Keen for news of Rosie the Border puppy too Mike! ☺

Agree with all the above posts.

 

I've never met mike but we have in the past swapped PMs.

 

Total Saint.

It's a sad day when some keyboard-bashing f*ckwits lead someone to this situation

 

You really couldn't ask for a more generous person to help you out of a problem, if you deal with it in the right manner - demanding that someone drives miles to sort out your issue at the drop of a hat, and then slag him for being unable to do so is not the right manner

 

Come back soon, Mike, Briskoda needs you more than it needs the f*ckwits who caused this situation

4 hours ago, Brimma said:

It's a sad day when some keyboard-bashing f*ckwits lead someone to this situation

 

You really couldn't ask for a more generous person to help you out of a problem, if you deal with it in the right manner - demanding that someone drives miles to sort out your issue at the drop of a hat, and then slag him for being unable to do so is not the right manner

 

Come back soon, Mike, Briskoda needs you more than it needs the f*ckwits who caused this situation

Agreed, Come back Mike, we miss you

Also agreed. I spoke to him the other day and he was fine, although clearly unhappy about the idiots referred to here.

 

However he appreciates this thread and the decent members who hold him in such high regard.

I'm meeting up with Mike week Saturday ( 9th sept )

 

I'll have a word with him. It's suprising what a bacon buttie and a mug of tea can do............