Michael D Pie.

RETIREMENT Relax and Enjoy the ride Try something new Imagine the possibilities Remind yourself to play Expect adventures Make new plans Entertain a few wild ideas Nap without guilt Take time just for you

Nice weather makes for good times @Fan of Big Tone enjoy every last ray my friend. I did a match marathon last night, watching Qatar v Switzerland followed by Brazil v Morocco then Scotland v Haiti and Australia v Turkey for breakfast 😀 all in all not a bad night shift eh? ⚽️😴

@Matt That's a really interesting bit of research and it completely undermines the idea that Notts' growth is simply following a wider post-Covid trend. If the average attendance increase across League One and League Two clubs was 20.75%, then a 100.23% increase at Notts is clearly something exceptional rather than normal. Being almost five times the average and ranking sixth out of 48 clubs shows that what has happened at Meadow Lane is driven by factors specific to the club, not just a general rise in football attendances. The data suggests that the club has successfully re-engaged supporters, attracted new fans and built momentum both on and off the pitch. If performances continue and the club keeps progressing, there's every reason to believe attendances can rise further. For a club that was in the National League not long ago, it's a remarkable story and a great time to be a Notts fan.

Thank you @ARLukomski for this in depth report on what is needed and where we get the answers from. I personally didn't realise that there were so many good football players available and the majority would be on a freebie. Let's hope the hierarchy have a good look and we pursue the talent needed for our up and coming journey into Division One. Once again thank you for opening my eyes. 👍⚽️🤔

Very nice pictures again @Fan of Big Tone some beautiful buildings and still pristine after all this time. Time to recharge the batteries now you are setting sail, and I bet you are really looking forward to Corfu. We have been twice and it's a beautiful island with lovely people. Have fun 👍 🚢🤠

Thought for the day:- If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces, never be afraid to pick one of those pieces up and begin again. Keep on dreaming one and all 🤠

Lovely pictures @Fan of Big Tone or is the middle pic one of Big Tone Towers being refurbished while you are away? Cartegena looks stunning, thank you for the photos they are much appreciated. We have just traveled up the east coast line to Leeds, and we are off to see Barry Manilow this evening. Bless him as he has fought lung cancer, then pneumonia to apparently finish his career in the UK. His love for his backing crew and fans has kept him going. Copa Cabanna, Could it be magic, Mandy, I write the songs, Bermuda Triangle and Can't smile without you, to name but a few. Mrs P is so excited and can't wait, I am having to tie her down until 17:45 when the taxi picks us up, doesn't seem to be working so the hotel bar will need a visit. 👌🍻 Please someone give me the strength 💪 Taken last time Mrs P saw him. 🤔👸

@Chris i have just been writing about my passion for Motorbikes, and i know they have a fantastic fan base, maybe a shot in the dark but watching races on the big screen with other like minded fans and the addition of food and drink could be something the Nest looks into. Racing is usually over a 3 day period with practice on the first day, second day morning practice and race for pole position with races in the afternoon, and third day free practice, then racing all day. With the Nest being easily accessible it wouldn't take much to advertise on social media and catch those who don't want to travel to say Brands Hatch (Kent) getting bums on seats, and keeping the Motorcycle fraternity happy.

Motorbike racing has been a passion of mine from my late teens to now, the likes of Barry Sheen, Kenny Roberts, Randy Mamola, Freddie Spencer, Eddie Lawson and a chap called Derek Chatterton. Not forgetting Rocket Ron Haslam, Steve Parish and of course Carl Foggerty. So much so I took on the mantle of becoming a Race Marshall and was fortunate to meet the riders and travel to most of the circuits in the UK. Today I still follow British Superbikes and the rider from Jacksdale Kyle Ryde, who has won the championship two years running and is leading in the early stages this year on his Ducati. Little does Kyle know that when a child prodigy Mrs P and myself helped raise money to keep him riding, with organised events at Jacksdale Welfare. 🏍 🏆

A very good morning one and all. Cartegena looks very nice @Fan of Big Tone sunshine 🌞 sea 🌊 and sounds like plenty of vino 🍷 hope that you and Mrs T get some great sightseeing under your belts. Just docked at the stables and believe it or not the sun shineth. Today is a day full of things and one to look forward to. The world cup wall chart is arriving also today, so I'll have to put it up before Mrs P returns from work, as it is rather large. 😀 ⚽️👍 hope everyone has a steady day.

Good morning @Fan of Big Tone and Mrs T or is it princess 👸 😉 sounds like you have had a super evening at the Captains celebration night. Keep on going like this and you both won't want to come home. The weather here is abysmal, plenty of rain and cooling down by the minute. Had a quick dash around the paddock this morning, feeding the boys, replenishing hay and poo picking, all done in a record time. Now trying to put together an email to our local councillor, attempting to radically change the plans for a 133 home estate being added to our 160 home estate, Fingers crossed 🤞 Hope everyone has a good day whatever you are doing. I know that Mrs T and your good self will @Fan of Big Tone take care.

Good day to you @Fan of Big Tone and a welcome aboard me hearties. The 6 meter waves don't sound very encouraging my friend, I hope that's the last you see of them 🌊 or it could get a little uncomfortable. Glad to hear the food is up to standard and you can't beat a little entertainment with your tipple 🍻 Hope you both have a great time 🚢.

One of the most remarkable aspects of the season was that Stuart Maynard inherited a team that was only four league games into the campaign and sitting 12th when he arrived. By the end of the season, York were champions. The title race went right down to the final day against fellow promotion contenders Rochdale AFC. York needed a result and, after Rochdale scored in the 95th minute, it looked as though promotion had slipped away. Then Josh Stones equalised in the 103rd minute to secure promotion and the championship in dramatic fashion. Stuart Maynard's work was recognised at the National League awards, where he won Manager of the Season. All the best to Stuart and his team, if he carries on in this manner we could possibly come up against him in the 27/28 season 🤔⚽️

Welcome @Matt to the wonderful World of the oldest professional football club in the world, please enjoy. 👍🤠

@Chris nice to see you enjoying what you are achieving. What would we do without you and your input. 👍⚽️ Marty and Scooby our two dogs have just found out that we are going up 🥳⚽️ They are good boys.