Chris Tarrant resigns from the ACA

[Dick Dastardly]

A lot of the problem is that in Allan Edwards we had a man who was dedicated to the ACA's purpose ie fighting pollution and not some one who was using it as a vehicle for his own advancement/benifit.I must hasten to add that not knowing the James's or the internal affairs of the ACA in recent years I am not accusing them of such.However I have found itis a common thing in angling.

[kleinboet]

I have met Chris Liebbrandt in his Masterline days and also know Chris Tarrant - the one thing that both of them share is HONESTY, so for them to resign, methinks there is "trouble at the Mill!"

 

[ 14. December 2004, 05:51 PM: Message edited by: kleinboet ]

[wearyone]

I once suggested Arthur Scargill for the E.A. top job.(instead of Barbara Young)He might not look too good in a flowery dress at garden parties but, he would kick a few arses.

[Cranfield]

I would have been more impressed if the Chairman had been an eminent Biologist or Scientist, rather than a TV "Personality".

I don't consider that a great loss.

 

From PeterK's posts on Fishingmagic.com, I think he is a friend of Mr James.

[Peter Waller]

Me thinks the sour grapes are surfacing.

 

It must be remembered that what went wrong went wrong when some of the resignees were in office.

 

Chis is a friend of Bobs, a shame but I understand why he went.

 

Whilst a number of people have left, comments on various AN threads suggests that a number have rejoined.

 

Sorry to loose you |Chris, but friendships must come first.

 

Yes, locking the office door is common practice, it has to be. As Argyll so correctly says, it prevents removal of 'interesting' papers.

[wearyone]

...and assists in removal in some instances.

 

Chris Tarrant was President of the ACA not Chair, Cranfield.

[chevin]

Cranfield:

I would have been more impressed if the Chairman had been an eminent Biologist or Scientist, rather than a TV "Personality".

I don't consider that a great loss.

Chris and I have been mates for nearly 40 years and in that time I have found him to be reliable, honest, tolerant of others and completely honest. His loss to any society or whatever - in any capacity - is a major loss. One has to question the integrity of what ever body may be involved.

 

[ 15. December 2004, 04:06 AM: Message edited by: chevin ]

[Cranfield]

Apologies for demoting/promoting Mr Tarrant.

 

I am sure he is honest, reliable, tolerant, trustworthy and a fine candidate for sainthood (I've even enjoyed his fishing video), but I don't see what qualifies him to be President of a anti pollution Association.

 

I am all of those things (not quite as tall admittedly), but I wouldn't consider myself qualified.

 

Unless of course, he is chosen as a household name figurehead, that goes fishing.

In which case they can go and get another one.

[Peter Waller]

How about Roger Daltry of The Who, would he do? Nice bloke, top class angler, great music!

[trent.barbeler]

Dear Peter,

 

Billy Connolly.

 

Probably better known than Chris Tarrant. And definitely funnier than David Bird. Well;....maybe not.

 

Regards,

 

Lee.