Profile Name Change

[Captain Colonial]

This is something I’m posting with deep shock, huge sadness and profound embarrassment.

 

Yesterday’s events in Washington DC did not surprise me, but they did hurt me to my core.  There is no point in me going over the details as we all saw the horrific events that happened. 

 

Many of you will know I have dual US / UK nationality and have for 20 years now.  I was born in the US Midwest and moved here in 1987, and found a wonderful country steeped in history, humour, bravery and kindness.  It was my privilege and honour to become a naturalised UK citizen.

 

I initially took the boardroom name “Captain Colonial” just to indicate my origins because I talk funny and to take the mickey out of myself. I’ve never been a Stars and Stripes flag waving American who thinks America can do no wrong.  The club members here seem to have understood that completely.

 

It’s been a very, very long night for me.  In light of what happened yesterday and the fact that those crimes go against everything I believe and respect about American democracy, I cannot in good faith or conscience retain my boardroom name, even if it was all in good humour.

 

Therefore I have this morning changed it to my real name, which most of you know anyway.

 

I hope you will understand my decision to do so.  I’m not going to discuss the matter further, but you deserve to know why I’ve done so and I wanted to make it clear.

 

Thank you.

[Man On The Clapham Omnibus]

I'm sorry that events have brought you to this decision Scott. I deplore the behaviour of those in Washington D.C. yesterday, but they are still, as ever, heavily outnumbered by Good People in USA. Nevertheless I understand and respect your feelings. 

[Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO]

I respect your decision, however have to say I treat all people as people and don't judge on race, creed, nationality etc Hence I'd hope all on here also have treated you similarly. Surely the fact that this 'crazy bunch' elected you as Chair, is a measure of how you were accepted etc. Please don't change one bit and stay as you are, Captain 

[Quinten]

Am I the only one who thought your name was Captain Colonel ? 

[Blatman]

I too am saddened that the events of yesterday have caused this and whilst it is a massive shame I completey understand and support the decision.

I really hope that once the cause and effects are removed and consigned to the "what the F was that all about" pages of history, that we will again see the rise of Captain Colonial. Until then Captain, I salute you.

[Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman]

Got a few good friends in the US, I really do despair about the long term damage to family's and communities this will cause. (Comparing it to the in many cases, still un-healed splits and divisions of the miners strike, here in the UK.)

 

I feel for you this day Captain, I really do.

[Marcus Barlow - Show and Events Co-ordinator]

I do recall you have, in the past , changed other boardroom members names also 🙂

[Captain Colonial]

52 minutes ago, marcusb said:

I do recall you have, in the past , changed other boardroom members names also 🙂

More poignantly, I remember clearly you introducing me to your charming young son at Stoneleigh and him asking, “Are you the Pretzel Man?”.  Apparently one can never escape one’s sins.

[corsechris]

Unless your name was Trump, I doubt anyone would have thought anything about it TBH.....but respect your right to do what you wish.

 

Been in conversation with a friend in the US just this evening on this topic. He too is mortified at what transpired, and like you, not surprised either.

 

As I said to him, I've been watching House of Cards recently, and you know something is amiss when the fictional Frank Underwood seems a sane, reasonable and sensible president when compared to the incumbent actual President.

[Terry Everall]

Dedicated Survivor is a great series too 

[corsechris]

Dedicated or designated?  I’ve watched designated survivor

[Terry Everall]

Designated Survivor