Well there we go then...

Schweet.

 

Hmm, I've got plenty of bikes. Just none with engines.

New houses, bathrooms and kitchens have gotten in the way and look
like they'll continue to do so for next year as well. Plus I spent 5
grand more than I was going to on my new car.

Bikes will always be there and I'll get another eventually.

 

That sounds very strange coming from you.

--

Paul.
CBR1100XX SuperBlackbird
BOTAFOT #4
BOTAFOF #30
MRO #24
OMF #15
UKRMMA #30

 

And don't forget the "winter-only" bikers. I've just dusted my bike off
for the "season" ie; when I can get the leathers on without melting into
a blob. Might go for a bimble to Jerez when I've got the bike legal.

--

Paul.
CBR1100XX SuperBlackbird
BOTAFOT #4
BOTAFOF #30
MRO #24
OMF #15
UKRMMA #30

 

I'm an orphan.

 

Is that a real email addy?

 

Colin Irvine wrote

A responsible adult then. Not from round here, obviously.

 

MrMoosehead says...

You think the pain of losing a parent eases as you and the kids get
older...think again. I never let daft thoughts like this put me off
doing the one thing I got enormous pleasure from, not even after taking
on 3 young kids who'd already lost one dad.

So fucking buy a slightly less powerful one, if that's what scared you
off them in the first place.

I have given up worrying about Caz on her bike because she's a better
rider than I ever was.

My ex-step-kid's natural father was killed in a car crash when the
youngest was 4 months old. Nothing is safe and you are not immortal,
even in a car.

--
Lozzo
Triumph Daytona 955i SE (Black with added black bits)
GSF600SW (broked)
'I do not object to people looking at their watches when I am speaking.
But I strongly object when they start shaking them to make certain they
are still going.' William Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett, Oct 1960.

 

Certainly is.

 

Where's Petal when you need him?

 

I'm surprised. Even though you've had a very serious accident I thought
your mindset would be that you'd simply get back on two wheels when you
were fit to do so. I never imagined you'd quit.

 

Amen. And when car drivers **** up, they take others with them.

Witness those four girls killed in Wales recently[1], with a 17 year-old
recent test passer at the wheel.

[1] OK, so they were Taffs, and so in human values, it makes
two-and-a-bit, but you get my drift.

 

Been through this, its a shame.

Better bloody do! Blade next time? Suits you sir.....

Yup ;-) and the rest...

Fair play, your decision.

Hehe, please don't, and best not get injured doing anything else you
love doing !! And get back to biking as soon as you can, you'll get
spring fever so bad. So can you actually see the garage now ?

 

Sour Grapes

 

Ah. Now lozzo, old chap. You've just hit the nail on the head. Although
not in the necessarily intended way.
I get a lot of pleasure from biking. But I also get a lot more pleasure
from fell running, hockey, walking etc.
I was thinking about this whilst out running this evening. And as a
pastime, the sports do it more for me than the biking. I never found
time to go out for a ride on the bike anyway - too busy doing other
things. I only ever commuted on the bike.
Ho hum.
I know there's risk in everything, but I am weighing risk vs. pleasure,
and biking doesn't come as highly as some of the other things I do, or
want to do.

 

Yeah, yeah. You couldn't get into the leathers any more, could you?

 

MrMoosehead says...

I feel sorry for you. I just cannot comprehend how running across a
smelly cold moorland in a sweaty tracksuit can give more pleasure than
getting your knee down or hoisting a good wheelie.

--
Lozzo
Triumph Daytona 955i SE (Black with added black bits)
GSF600SW (broked)
'I do not object to people looking at their watches when I am speaking.
But I strongly object when they start shaking them to make certain they
are still going.' William Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett, Oct 1960.

 

Hehehe. Each to their own. }:8)

 

Hey Moosehead,
Don't feel too bad dear fellow. Long ago I had a friend sya that he
felt "due"... He actually felt like he was bound to be in a horrible
life changing crash at any moment, yet he still kept riding. Then I
found that he wasn't the only person with this phobea. I have never
felt like something bad was bound to happen to me. If I did, I think
I'd sell the bike, and see where else life takes me. Maybe motorcycling
just isn't your cup of tea. Take it easy. Try something new, like
bowling! Or, even restore an antique. You can stay off the road, and
enjoy the life. Never say "I can't " when what you mean is "I don't
want to" people will get the point, and they will respect your choices.
Then if you get past the inability to not drive like a Mad Man, perhaps
you will feel like re-entering the fold. Last time I checked, the door
was always open. We'll welcome your happy return.
Good luck Mate,
Papa Jack