I need a friend - Wellington

[Trudes]

Is there anyone in the Wellington area who doesn't work week day mornings or Tuesdays who'd be keen to come and read a book or pick their nose or something for an hour or two some fine days while I ride around and around the Kaitoke Kart track on my bucket?
My work hours have been halved and I have loads of spare time and no talent when it comes to bucket racing and want to get better through practice. I have a key to the track but can't ride there without supervision (Kart Club rules) and hubby works all day, so I need a friend to come with me. Happy to pick you up and drop you off afterwards (providing you're somewhere between Newlands and Kaitoke) and buy you a drink and a chocky bar or something. Pleeassse.:sunny:
Thanks folks.

[McJim]

Can't you buy an inflatable man or something?:rofl:

[2wheeldrifter]

Can't you buy an inflatable man or something?:rofl:

NO, that would have more uses......

I CAN READ MINDS AND THAT WOULD BE TRUDES REPLY...

[Trudes]

Can't you buy an inflatable man or something?:rofl:


NO, that would have more uses......

I CAN READ MINDS AND THAT WOULD BE TRUDES REPLY...

Oh my god!!! I have a KB twin!!! :laugh:

[McJim]

Oh my god!!! I have a KB twin!!! :laugh:

Well it was the least I could do to bump your thread (wouldn't want it to get lost in the miasma of crap now would we?)

[2wheeldrifter]

Oh my god!!! I have a KB twin!!! :laugh:


Oh not sure if we should go down that road! :blink:

but hey, happy to fill with smart replys when needed! I knew you were a lady and knew it was Tea time and you would be busy :yes:

I fear if I carry on that sentence I will put my foot in it :shutup: so while I am ahead i'll quit :scooter: vvvvvroooooommmmm

[AllanB]

I've found you a brolly dolly for Tuesdays Trudes.

[Ms Piggy]

I've found you a brolly dolly for Tuesdays Trudes.

Can I borrow him on Wednesdays? Hmmmm, on 2nd thoughts , after I blew up the photo he's not so ssssssssssssssssssexsssssssssy. All yours Trudes.

[chef]

yeah sure why not i never work until 2.30pm usally monday tuesday off give me a pm on details if you would like

[2wheeldrifter]

Sorry Trudes.... your thread has lost the plot from post 2.....

I can't keep up....:crybaby:

[Trudes]

You sick sick people! :laugh: Maybe I shoud hang around down at WINZ or whatever it's called these days, wonder if I could hire an unemployed person for two hours for a can of coke and a Moro bar? :lol:

[Trudes]

yeah sure why not i never work until 2.30pm usally monday tuesday off give me a pm on details if you would like

Wicked!! Thanks!:)

[Trudes]

Sorry Trudes.... your thread has lost the plot from post 2.....

I can't keep up....:crybaby:

My threads have a habit of doing that I'm afraid. :laugh:

[ajturbo]

hey .. if your desperate.. i could handle a couple of hrs some of the time....

[Trudes]

hey .. if your desperate.. i could handle a couple of hrs some of the time....

I don't know whether I should say in public how desperate I can be.....
Thanks AJ :hug: I have your cell number (that's scary eh!) so will text you next time I'm "desperate" and see what you're up to.

[MadDuck]

Thanks AJ :hug: I have your cell number (that's scary eh!) so will text you next time I'm "desperate" and see what you're up to.

...now thats the scariest post I have seen on this thread!

[denefoster]

If i chaperone, can I bring my motard on the track ? :)

[Trudes]

If i chaperone, can I bring my motard on the track ? :)

If you're a member of the Kaitoke Kart club and it's fully nyloned then sure. :)

[denefoster]

If you're a member of the Kaitoke Kart club and it's fully nyloned then sure. :)

D'oh. Am neither. If i can sort out some coverage cheapish I could come out a few mornings.. will let you know.

[Trudes]

D'oh. Am neither. If i can sort out some coverage cheapish I could come out a few mornings.. will let you know.

That'd be kewl, cheers for that!:)

[Hans]

some tuesdays and all fridays can be arranged. am also a capable and certified first aider. pm me if you wish.

[Fatjim]

May be you could set up a web cam and then we can all keep an eye on you.

[Trudes]

some tuesdays and all fridays can be arranged. am also a capable and certified first aider. pm me if you wish.

Thanks!! :)

[Trudes]

May be you could set up a web cam and then we can all keep an eye on you.

Now there's an idea. If you all don't see me come past the camera for 2 minutes then call an ambulance!:laugh:

[merv]

Are you sure Fatjim's not talking about when you change into your leathers?

Anyway, shame I work 5 day weeks, most weeks haha.

[ajturbo]

Now there's an idea. If you all don't see me come past the camera for 2 minutes then call an ambulance!:laugh:
err...... but that is only once a lap.........:shutup:

[Trudes]

err...... but that is only once a lap.........:shutup:
you've seen me ride, I need help!!:lol:

[F5 Dave]

Just a point; I don't think the karters are keen on the Motard thing these days, I could be wrong but that was an objection in the past that Motards had been using the track without their consent.

Trudes some tuition is a great idea. We've talked about this before but there hadn't been any movement. While it can be done a bit from the pit it is best following someone, then them following you & so on.

If I was a member & not so busy I'd offer. But there are probably times that I could help out on the 22nd trailing the B grade for race or so while, maybe take turns with Fishe or Glen to lead just ahead of you so you can focus on some reasonable lines. When you ride your own race you can tend to get stuck in the same groove. If someone is just a bit ahead of you you can learn from what they are doing.

[crazyhorse]

Good on ya asking - despite the smart arse answers you're getting.

Chick's rock - and we can do anything if we put our minds to it [well, nearly anything LOL] :done:

[Hans]

Good on ya asking - despite the smart arse answers you're getting.

Chick's rock - and we can do anything if we put our minds to it [well, nearly anything LOL] :done:

Yes, you can do anything. Except for using an apostrophe correctly.

[nudemetalz]

Just a point; I don't think the karters are keen on the Motard thing these days, I could be wrong but that was an objection in the past that Motards had been using the track without their consent.


Yes they are NOT keen on Motards after the track got a carving up by the last lot.
Please don't motard there unless Skunk or I (well 'til the end of the year) are approached first.

[Trudes]

Just a point; I don't think the karters are keen on the Motard thing these days, I could be wrong but that was an objection in the past that Motards had been using the track without their consent.

Trudes some tuition is a great idea. We've talked about this before but there hadn't been any movement. While it can be done a bit from the pit it is best following someone, then them following you & so on.

If I was a member & not so busy I'd offer. But there are probably times that I could help out on the 22nd trailing the B grade for race or so while, maybe take turns with Fishe or Glen to lead just ahead of you so you can focus on some reasonable lines. When you ride your own race you can tend to get stuck in the same groove. If someone is just a bit ahead of you you can learn from what they are doing.

Thanks Dave. Yeah, I think Motards are a no no somehow. I have a key for the track but due to the club rules (and common sense too) you aren't allowed to ride on the track unless there is someone else there in case anything goes wrong, so even riding around on my own practicing stuff is not a bad thing for me, just need to get someone to come along. Also it's my responsibility as the key holder to ensure anyone I allow on the track is a. fully nyloned and b. a Kart Club member, however I am allowed to take one person with me to "try out the track" as long as they sign an anonymity form first. I don't want to ruin it for everyone else, so I'm being very careful and playing by their rules.
I'm trying to sort out a lap timer at the moment so when I'm out on the track on my own or with just a couple of others it'll give me something to focus on and an aim to better lap times.
If you find yourself with some spare time and would like to come out, I'd be really keen for some tuition, it really would be extremely helpful (and you could test out your bike etc at the same time). Craig took us for a walk around the track and showed us the best lines and explained why etc a while ago which was extremely useful, but following someone and having them follow me while riding and giving me some advice would be great! I found it invaluable when Flame did that for a group of us at Manfeild one track day. Like you say, it's just finding the time when we're not all busy trying to knock each other off the track or testing something.

[Trudes]

Yes they are NOT keen on Motards after the track got a carving up by the last lot.
Please don't motard there unless Skunk or I (well 'til the end of the year) are approached first.

I don't have a Motard, and I'm not a retard, you lot know I play by the rules... to the excess sometimes.:bash:

[denefoster]

Well, I've got axle (front, rear), peg and hard guard sliders coming now, and will have a solution for the pipe soon. But won't attempt anything at all on the track until someone okays it.

Sorry Trudes !

[Trudes]

Well, I've got axle (front, rear), peg and hard guard sliders coming now, and will have a solution for the pipe soon. But won't attempt anything at all on the track until someone okays it.

Sorry Trudes !

Hey don't have to apologise to me, I just need someone to come and pick me up off the track if I crash and can't ;) But keep getting your bike sorted and you can ride it at Slipway.... :)

[allycatz]

Trudes, Im probably as useful as tits on a bull (good with first aid tho) but Im mainly working weekends at the moment so have some free mornings. Actuals a bit of female motivation might help me get back on track to learning to ride again...happy to help out

[Trudes]

Trudes, Im probably as useful as tits on a bull (good with first aid tho) but Im mainly working weekends at the moment so have some free mornings. Actuals a bit of female motivation might help me get back on track to learning to ride again...happy to help out

That would be wicked, thanks!
I don't actually fall off that often, so you shouldn't have to do anything but sit there and look pretty, it's just the rules that someone has to be there in case I arse off and can't call my own ambulance ;)

[Clivoris]

Sorry Chick.
As much as I would love to add you to my list of friends wives I have been spending time with recently, I can't be any help at all. Good luck and it's a very smart move. Have you read any go fast books so you have some technical stuff to focus on in your sessions? I have books you can borrow if you like.

[F5 Dave]

Well if I could 'try out the track' & it is sunny tuesday arvo I could skive some time off work. Have to remind me monday & check forecast.

[Trudes]

Sorry Chick.
As much as I would love to add you to my list of friends wives I have been spending time with recently, I can't be any help at all. Good luck and it's a very smart move. Have you read any go fast books so you have some technical stuff to focus on in your sessions? I have books you can borrow if you like.
No worries Clive, but we will get your bum back on a bucket sometime soon!
I've got a copy of Twist the Wrist 2 that I've read and like a good little school girl, have made notes of things to practice and try and remember. Are there any others you think might be useful?


Well if I could 'try out the track' & it is sunny tuesday arvo I could skive some time off work. Have to remind me monday & check forecast.
sounds good. I have Tuesdays off work at the moment so the afternoon would be fine, just have to shut the noisey bikes off by 5pm, so we'll keep an eye on the weather and organise a Tuesday that suits :)

[Clivoris]

No worries Clive, but we will get your bum back on a bucket sometime soon!
I've got a copy of Twist the Wrist 2 that I've read and like a good little school girl, have made notes of things to practice and try and remember. Are there any others you think might be useful?


TOTW2 is more digestable than the first one for sure and I rate it as very useful if you can be disciplined about the drills. Go well chick. Time on the track should pay dividends.

[Trudes]

TOTW2 is more digestable than the first one for sure and I rate it as very useful if you can be disciplined about the drills. Go well chick. Time on the track should pay dividends.

Thanks :hug: yep I think track time is what I need, I'm still stuck on road riding mode and just pootle about taking "tidy" lines rather than race lines and don't like getting caught up in the pushing and shoving. The lap timer will help me focus on something also and give me a goal. I found the survival reaction things in ATOTW really interesting and have been consciously trying to not roll off the gas and brake when I get a little nervous even though I know I don't have to. It's such a huge mind fuck for me, but I'll get there :)

[Foxzee]

Hey Trudes..........

I live in Upper's and don't work Mon, Tues, Weds...so happy to help ya out on those days..........Mr Skunk has my numbers, grab them off him chicky.....:yes:

[nudemetalz]

I don't have a Motard, and I'm not a retard, you lot know I play by the rules... to the excess sometimes.:bash:

Not insinuating that and I know you play by the rules, just thought I'd post it for others.

[Trudes]

Hey Trudes..........

I live in Upper's and don't work Mon, Tues, Weds...so happy to help ya out on those days..........Mr Skunk has my numbers, grab them off him chicky.....:yes:

Thanks luv :niceone:

At this rate I could almost hit the track every day!!:woohoo: Thanks everyone!!!

[Trudes]

Not insinuating that and I know you play by the rules, just thought I'd post it for others.

Hehe thanks Nudeys, but don't stress, I won't be letting any tards of any sort on the track, I want to keep my key.... and my race track!

[st00ji]

wish i lived in wellington, i love moros and coke!

[Trudes]

wish i lived in wellington, i love moros and coke!

Don't we all!! :D

[Hitcher]

I know some gingas who can keep you company...

[Trudes]

I know some gingas who can keep you company...

Is that a threat or a promise? ;)

[98tls]

wish i lived in wellington, i love moros and coke! Enjoyed my 7 years there myself though in my day it was morons and coke heads.

[McJim]

Enjoyed my 7 years there myself though in my day it was morons and coke heads.

I'm a moron. Can you spare a line or two bro'?:rofl:

[F5 Dave]

So where's Carver? May offer to give the learn from the Moron Few?

[sinfull]

Now there's an idea. If you all don't see me come past the camera for 2 minutes then call an ambulance!:laugh:
How long is this track lol

:

I could almost hit the track every day!!! Oh stop it ! I'm sure you'll stay upright most days !

I'm another that does have a little time to spare (like shitloads) Ya might even have me number there somewhere though i aint hard to find !
Can i ride your bucket too ?


AJ, you bring the beer !!!!

[Trudes]

How long is this track lol
Oh stop it ! I'm sure you'll stay upright most days !

I'm another that does have a little time to spare (like shitloads) Ya might even have me number there somewhere though i aint hard to find !
Can i ride your bucket too ?


AJ, you bring the beer !!!!

Ok maybe two minutes is a little out, give me time to stop falling, do a body check, pick my arse up off the track, pick the bike up, get it started and get back on. So if I'm not back in 10 minutes, call the ambulance :lol:

[Trudes]

So if I get this right I have offers for every day!! :banana:
Let me know if I have your name down somewhere and you can't do that day.

Monday mornings: Chef: allycatz: Foxzee: Sinfull

Tuesday: Chef: Hans (some Tuesdays): allycatz: Foxzee: Sinfull: F5 Dave (afternoons when he wags work).

Wednesday mornings: Chef: allycatz: Foxzee: Sinfull

Thursday mornings: Chef: allycatz: Sinfull

Friday mornings: Chef: Hans: allycatz: Sinfull
And AJ if I get desperate enough.... :laugh:

Far out brussel sprouts!! So if I check weather forecasts and schedules and pm or ring the day before to arrange, is that ok with everyone? I'll share the load around so the same person doesn't get dragged out all the time (unless you REALLY enjoy it ;)) Thanks everyone!!! :D

[allycatz]

[QUOTE=Trudes;1129495502]So if I get this right I have offers for every day!! :banana:
Let me know if I have your name down somewhere and you can't do that day.

Monday mornings: Chef: allycatz: Foxzee: Sinfull

Tuesday: Chef: Hans (some Tuesdays): allycatz: Foxzee: Sinfull: F5 Dave (afternoons when he wags work).

Wednesday mornings: Chef: allycatz: Foxzee: Sinfull

Thursday mornings: Chef: allycatz: Sinfull

Friday mornings: Chef: Hans: allycatz: Sinfull
And AJ if I get desperate enough.... :laugh:



Ha ha funny....hey sinfull looks like you pillioning me over there lol! :innocent:

[Trudes]

Ha ha funny....hey sinfull looks like you pillioning me over there lol! :innocent:

You could come together and pick faults in my riding... or give me brown-eyes as I go past to see if you can make me crash for entertainment!!:wari:

[sinfull]

You could come together I'm always the gentleman !

[ajturbo]

So where's Carver? May offer to give the learn from the Moron Few?
in goal?................

[F5 Dave]

. . . it's just the rules that someone has to be there in case I arse off and can't call my own ambulance ;)
You could always call the Ambo in advance & then Go for Coma, get out & ride as many laps as you can increasingly faster until you do fall off.

If you fail to bite the tarmac & they arrive, just say "Oh it was a terrible accident, my Top fell off & everything" "but it turned out I was ok just winded. Sorry lads you were too slow getting here & missed it all". :innocent:

[Trudes]

:rofl: Oh my god, then I'd feel like I had to give a massively generous donation to the free ambulance service!

[carver]

So where's Carver? May offer to give the learn from the Moron Few?

what kinda GasGas do you have ?
Ec300/.

[Foxzee]

Looks good to me Trudes......

Give us a hollow when ya want me chicky........:yes:

[F5 Dave]

what kinda GasGas do you have ?
Ec300/.

Erm EC200 & TXT200

[Trudes]

Looks good to me Trudes......

Give us a hollow when ya want me chicky........:yes:

ohhhh errrrrr, I want you I want you!!! :yeah: :laugh: ;)