[shark]

Bubba/Mike made public that he wanted to raise some cash by selling UKB and UK Caving a few weeks ago. Toby (tobyfk) and I took an interest as we have a business background, like UKB and have some time on our hands. From the start we wanted Mike to stay involved - he has agreed, which is great. Mike should be proud of UKB: he has let it develop a distinct character and community. As the new custodians we want to keep it that way, as well as make it commercially viable for the three of us. With a bit of thought hopefully the two aren't incompatible. We've got a few half-baked ideas but won't rush into anything and are open to suggestions. 
Anyone who might want to advertise or whatever (on UKB or UKCaving) should contact me either PM'ing or by email:  http://scr.im/simonlee  Meanwhile several people have said they'd like the UKChrisCragg's banner (Toby's work) on a UKB t- shirt.  If there is demand (email or pm me to reserve) we can get some printed up."

[Serpico]

Thank Fuck it's you.
You know I didn't mean those things I said about you previously?
Pssst... wanna buy some articles?

[tomtom]

  sounds good.

I like the idea of a Tshirt too - so put me down for one 

[chillax]

Thank fook for that! I was almost worried for a second. Good effort lads 

[Jaspersharpe]

That's great news Simon.

Really pleased that it's two of our own who've bought the site. 

[Plattsy]

 

[GCW]

I wonder what Craggs would think about the Peak being full of those shirts

I'd buy another UKB hoodie/shirt, and maybe a Craggs one too.
So do you boys get the magic squares now?

[slackline]

  Keeping it in the family

Look forward to the evolution of the site.

I'd definitely buy t-shirts (possibly one of the current banner, although I can think of other previously suggested designs that I'd prefer).

[Falling Down]

Excellent news... Well done guys.

[nai]

Good luck with your ideas guys.

I like the idea of a t-shirt that just reads "dire at every level"

Pretty much sums up my climbing right now too.

[Fatboy]

Good effort lads, thats great news - keep it in the family is right!! 
On the t-shirt front I'd definitely buy another, and a hoodie - maybe one of the Chris Craggs ones but some of the other designs were ace too!

[magpie]

 

I need another hoodie but I'm not sure how much I want to wear anything that looks, from a distance, like I am advertising UKC.

[Scraggadoo]

Glad it's being kept in the family, and good luck with your future endeavours Simon and Toby with making this viable for you.

"dire at every level"

Good one for a t-shirt as well I reckon.

Put me down for a Craggs shirt.

[tomtom]

Good luck with your ideas guys.

I like the idea of a t-shirt that just reads "dire at every level"

  actually, a b&w outline or negative effect of your Avatar Nai would be an ace T shirt logo..

[Tris]

Nice one Simon & Toby. Best of luck with the new venture... I'm sure it will be great 

Stick me down for a hoodie (but old designs if poss?)

Biggest thanks to Mike (and the posters) for making this place the way it is in the first place!! 

[nai]

actually, a b&w outline or negative effect of your Avatar Nai would be an ace T shirt logo..

If any of the photoshop wizards agree get in touch and I'll send you the original image to play with.

[Will Hunt]

 

I'll have a tee.

[Bubba]

I'd just like to formally say welcome on board to Simon and Toby.

We've (obviously) been having a lot of discussion behind the scenes and I'm confident that they will do the right thing by UKB and that they appreciate what makes this place the number one online community for many of us.

It's also been a real financial bonus for me to lift me out of a bit of a current hole - funny how smashing my car up has led to all this!

Finally, I'd like to just say a huge huge thankyou to all your support over the years and for the dedication, good humour and loyalty to UKB that so many of you have shown - this place would be nothing without all you 

Damn! Is that a bit of grit in my eye.... 

[shark]

Put me down for a Craggs shirt.

We'll put Sir down for an XXXL. I'm sure it will ride up with wear.

[rich d]

Great news that it's from within the community.good luck with the site. I'll have a tshirt, please.

[Turboman]

Oh god not Simon Lee.... I'd rather Ken Wilson took the reins.

Where's the icon for 'wildly uncontrollable sheep dog'

 

[Duma]

Nice work gents, keeping it in the family  .
I like nai's avatar. Not sure I'd wear something so personal as the craggs banner on a tee (though it is genius) - that would be juvenile and offensive...
"UKB - dire at every level" would be good though.

[Will Hunt]

 

I'd go with a simple
"UKB" on the front and

Dire at every level - Chris Craggs
on the back.

[Yossarian]

I was thinking:

UGLY
PRIMITIVE
JUVENILE
OFFENSIVE

in lovely big Bodoni MT Black...

[Jaspersharpe]

Now that I would buy.