Back on the road again!

**Stirts** · 24th January 2008, 08:03

Originally Posted by Number One

...as YES I did in fact get my arse on that bike.

You have made me proud!!!!! GOOD ON YOU!!!!

Originally Posted by Number One

Oh gosh I need to HTFU I know...but it was just quite a come down from the grouse ride I had on Monday when everything felt great - I was the boss, throwing the bike around with all the confidence in the world, maintaining a respectable (but safe) pace and just loving every minute of it!

So there you have it! Yes I got on today...Yes I will get on again in the future...next time I'll know what to expect.

Don't let moments like that get you down Sweetpea, think of it as a learning curve (not a nice one, but one just the same). If it went well all the time how would we learn how to react in a 'situation'! And it sounds to me like the voice in your head is farken spot on....WELL DONE!!!

**Number One** · 24th January 2008, 13:58

Originally Posted by Mrs Kendog

Aww hun, sorry you had a "moment", we all do it remember. Can completely understand about the worrying too much about crashing someone elses bike that you almost do, reason I don't normally like to ride other people's rides. But you did good by the sounds of things, didn't let it put you off and away you went.

Originally Posted by Nasty

I agree Trudie ... she did what sounds as fan-bloody-tastic .... when you are getting back on it takes time .. so you need to take time to get it all together again ... and that voice in ya head is giving good advice!

Originally Posted by Stirts

You have made me proud!!!!! GOOD ON YOU!!!!
Don't let moments like that get you down Sweetpea, think of it as a learning curve (not a nice one, but one just the same). If it went well all the time how would we learn how to react in a 'situation'! And it sounds to me like the voice in your head is farken spot on....WELL DONE!!!

Originally Posted by Blue Velvet

I suppose I hoped the build up through the back of Wilton/Khandallah etc would help put you at ease and give you slower paced corners to familiarise yourself with the bike.

Sorry the ride sucked compared to the other day S. It was an unfamiliar bike, so try not to compare it or let it put you off riding it, or C's bike, again.

You have to get back on a steed.

Thanks ladies - ran out of bling to give for your encouraging words. Will definately get back on it again - was just very shaken and felt very very stupid. It's just the basics and I guess I need to remember that while I used to be 'Unconsciuosly Competent', I.E; didn't have to think too much about it just did all that stuff naturally - Now, after such a long break I have drifted back to being "Consciously Competent" - that is I still know know what I need to do and when but I have to concentrate on it until it once again become unconsious. Once again thanks for your encouragement

**Number One** · 24th January 2008, 14:03

Well it was more like a silver slug with me on it but hey?!

**Blue Velvet** · 24th January 2008, 14:08

Originally Posted by Number One

Well... me

Awww look at that smile

**Pussy** · 24th January 2008, 17:41

Originally Posted by Number One

Well it was more like a silver slug with me on it but hey?!

Good on you, Number One! Maximum respect

**Number One** · 29th January 2008, 13:53

Originally Posted by Number One

Well it was more like a silver slug with me on it but hey?!

mwoooha ha ha haaaaa....It's mine! O yes it is mine - thankyou Westpac

**Trudes** · 29th January 2008, 16:59

Good stuff doll!!!

So when are you coming riding with me?

**Number One** · 29th January 2008, 18:42

Originally Posted by Mrs Kendog

Good stuff doll!!!

So when are you coming riding with me?

Just as soon as I replace the unevenly worn front...hubby looked at it and confirmed that it looked exactly as he expected it to given my 'description' of my wee moment...which made me feel heaps better as it meant I hadn't just imagined it all!

**Trudes** · 29th January 2008, 18:45

Sssshhhwwweeeeeeetttttt, all round!

**Number One** · 30th January 2008, 06:55

I am now the very proud owner of a lovely silver SV

Proud, moi?

Never?!

My Silver Bullet....Or in 'true to' Monsters Incorporated fashion the Silver Scream Extractor! Or since I'm such a lady maybe I could call him (yes I only ride a boy bikes) the Silver Squeel Extractor!

Life is gooooood...Can't take him out to work today unfortunately - 'Official family business' but will be doing some tailoring tonight since we have a bit of rooom to play with

...in terms of my lack of height and short stumpy legs that is

)

Hopefully I be able to ride him to work tomorrow...the long way

....after rush hour traffic has ended

....maybe I should go shopping for all that new gear I need today while I have the cage

...hmmmm maybe just try ons at this stage

- I can be at least a little fussy this time round

Need sticker for helmet....where do you find these to nosey through? Websites anyone?