Happy Birthday Paul in NZ

[toads]

Happy birthday, hope you have a great day, looking forward to reading another of your hilarious writings after your weekend!! cheers

[Ms Piggy]

Happy Birthday mate :niceone:

Hope there was some of this :sleep:, lots of this :apint: and this :drinknsin but...none of this :puke:

[Paul in NZ]

Thanks folks....

Yes! What a bloody GREAT day I had!

Woke up with a hangover from too much fun (although not as much as some people eh WT). I got a super early breakfast in bed and sadly had to get up because I was going on the 1st Annual Paul Nuttridge Birthday Ride... (bloody nice of you chaps to come down from Auckland for it) :eek5:

Nah! Just kidding!

So I toddled off with Mike on his kewl new 400 over the Paekakariki Hill at a steady pace. Eventually came up behind a 4WD following a couple of cars and was nearly going to pull the stunning pass but decided to cruise as we were nearly at the spot to meet Mooch..... Just as well, the lead car was a mufftie..... :eek5:

We pulled over for Mooch, cars went through just as Mr Suzuki Bandit boy blasted out of the gas station across the road... Ooops! Top of the Haywards, there, with lights a flashin, was muftie man and bandit boy... Bugger! (for him, yah for us) and thats just how my day has been.

What could be better than a nice gentle gallop on the Guzzi on a perfectly warm and loverly spring day with some great folks. Goodness knows how many bikes were there? 20 to 30? I guess the mid bunch I was leading could have done with me going a bit quicker, but then, no one got damaged either! (and it's me birfday so I can do what I like) :yes:

I left the group to lunch and pooteled home over the hill, finally got the blood racing through the last bit and let La Guzzi of her leash and was really naughty...... (sorry mr Daytona, CBR and Honda cruiser thingy - had to be done, it's me birthday) :first:

Now I have some kewl pressies..... Some more beer, some kewl new music to listen too with banjos in it (more beer) YAH HOO! :banana:

I LIKE being 48 (so far)

Paul N

[Yamahamaman]

I LIKE being 48 (so far)

Paul N

Just wait until you get to 49 Yoooo Hooo.

[Her_C4]

(and it's me birfday so I can do what I like) :yes:

Paul N

Ha ha ha - this is as it should be.... :)

Happy Birthday, sounds like you are having an AWEsome day :first:

[Blakamin]

Shite! I totally forgot.... coulda said this morning! :mad:

Happy Birthday Paul!!!!! :beer:

[Zed]

Happy birthday from me too Paul in NZ :niceone:

[Hitcher]

Happy birthday, old fella!

[merv]

I said happy birthday to you already at Caltex this morning, but happy birthday again and you are lucky to be still so young. Great ride, hope you enjoy the pics on the other thread. Pity I'm not so good at taking pics on the run while I'm following you else I could have got some good ones of the rear of the Guzzi.

[riffer]

Have a good one Paul.

The only day of the year you can really let those blood sugars slide! (well it is at least for me)

All the best.

[LB]

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Shit Paul - I forgot - sorry mate. I know you had a good one, that's great!!
:2thumbsup
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[Joni]

Better late than never I suppose... :)
Seems you had a great day, so here is a belated Happy Birthday.

[Paul in NZ]

Thanks for the kind wishes everyone.

I could not have had a better day even if I'd planned it that way!

Cheers

[James Deuce]

Sometimes you forget what being "Human" means. In the the midst of great despair, anguish, and self-oriented introspection one person can make all the difference when hope is the most distant it has ever been.

Paul is someone who makes a difference, with every handlebar magiced up to fix a comfort problem for a tiny GN250 rider, every supportive comment for a newbie feeling their way, a calming influence on a ride, just by being a swift shadow or a sure-footed guide. No bullshit, but plenty of compassion, loud drunken revelry, and deserved ridicule handed out without hesitation when your feet float off the ground.

A great Human Being, with all the flaws and benefits that condition brings, and a selfless mate.

May you have many more birthdays, you old coot!

[mstriumph]

can't argue with an itro like that!!

happy birthday!!!

[NC]

Happy Birthday Paul :D

[Mooch]

Have a good one Paul , despite being a weird Guzzi owner you're not a bad bloke (Old though).
Ang and I and Bern have had a couple of drinks a day early to celebrate with ya (it's london , what can I say).
Hope Mrs PaulinNZ takes you somewhere nice.
Have good one mate ! .
Mooch

[Joni]

Paul - wishing you all the very best for your birthday... you do so much for so many people, I hope today you are spoiled rotten. :)

Have fun.

[Sniper]

Happy Birthday Paul. May there be many more mate :)

[old farts]

Happy birthday Paul from both of us have a good day :hbd:

[merv]

Happy birthday Paul. Like Jim says its nice to have special people in this world.

[jazbug5]

Beautifully said, Jim- it's guys like Paul who really do make the world a better place.

(Won't add any more gushings or the sarky old git'll only throw up his birthday cake..!)

See you on the weekend, Paul?

[Mitch]

Really well put Jim!!! although it has left the rest of us scrabbling for something to add.....................................

Happy Birthday Paul.... I hope your day give's you many, many reasons to smile

Love Mitch xx

[sels1]

I must agree with Jims intro....
Have a very happy birthday, Paul. :hbd:

Hmmm.....next year is going to be a big one isnt it? :rofl:

[Str8 Jacket]

Happy Birthday Paul! Hope you have a good one! :hbd:

[White trash]

Happy Birthday Paul.

I certainly miss your ramblings twice weekly about how horrible the new Triumphs are. Hope you got some nice hot up bits for the Guzzi.

[Paul in NZ]

Blush!

Um... Erm (blush) Gee thanks folks. I'll try to live up to all that. I'm actually really very touched by that (yet not quite sure I deserve it). It means a lot...

Actually, that made my day as thus far my 49th birthday has gone off with a bang.. On the up side, I suppose the lady that rear-ended the mighty Starlet in the gorge this morning could have done some serious damage to it instead of just scaring me halfway to death... fark! I thought me wee beast was done for and never going to make it to 250,000..

So, like me, it's a little battered but still trundles on...

Have a good one folks!

Cheers

[Skunk]

Happy Birthday to a fine Gentleman. :spudflip:

Edit: What a way to start the day :(

[zadok]

Happy Birthday Paul. Sorry about the Starlet. At least it wasn't the bike.

[Paul in NZ]

Sorry about the Starlet. .

Yeah, a lot of people say that about my car - right up until it's time to fill her up that is.. (wot? me cheap??)

Nah! I kicked most of it straight... It's a little more character for the old girl.

[vifferman]

Yeah, Happy Birthday, Paul! :hbd:

Although I've never met you, I certainly hope to one day soon, because if you're anything like the way you come across on here, then it will certainly be worth the wait. You're a top bloke, Mate, even if you are really, really old. :Pokey:
(I can say that, just because I'm only really old :whistle: )

[Zed]

Birthdays wishes from me too on your special day Paul! :spudflip:

[bugjuice]

hippy burfday! shame it's a monday, but hope it's a good one!!

[F5 Dave]

Cheers dude. :woohoo:

[MacD]

Happy Birthday Paul! :hbd:

[Hitcher]

Well done, you old bugger you. Best wishes for your first birthday for a long time without "the claw"...

[riffer]

All the best for today Paul.

[Paul in NZ]

Well done, you old bugger you. Best wishes for your first birthday for a long time without "the claw"...

I dunno - It's lookin' pretty nasty 'naked' at the moment... it's growing back a bit odd (shall we say)

[TonyB]

Happy birthday Paul. 'Tis the mark of a truly decent bloke that you really don't know what you've done to create such a fuss.
Hope you have a good one Paul

[Velox]

Yeah - have a good one you old crustifer!!! Hope the day gets a bit better since this morn then eh?! Happy birthday mate!

[Biff]

Happy Biffday to a genuine KB nice guy.

[Wolf]

Happy birthday, and here's hoping the day progresses better than it started.

[Eurygnomes]

Indeed, Jim2 what a wicked intro. And Happy Birthday Paul!! Many happy returns for the day (and by that, I mean, of course, your return to Raumati...without incident!)

[Storm]

Happy birthday mate, you are a bloody legend and an example to us all :hbd:

[justsomeguy]

:hbd: Paul.

:not: for the words of kindness and support when I was looking for a job.

Have a lot of :woohoo: and :ride: and :spudflip: and :rofl:

Cheers :D

[Paul in NZ]

Thanks Everyone... It was a real treat to get so many kind words and it really did make me feel special on a very odd day... Just to recap and add to the wierd day...

6am - alarm - wait for mumble 'hippy b'day zzzz' from the Vickster... Nope, nada, zilch...

6:10 - mooch about hoping for breakfast in bed - zzzzzzz - apparently not - humpf!

6:15 - sigh heavily (hint hint) - Vicki gets annoyed with this so has first shower (ah ha - shes off to make a yummy breakie) Have my shower - Nope! Shes doing paperwork - bummer....

6:20 Make breakfast - Vicki drinks coffee, lights go on - "shit, it's your birthday' so goes to find pressie she hid... Hid it quite well as it turns out.... Can't find it... Bummer... Check garage - nope - not a new Moto Guzzi in there so can't be that...

6:30 Jump in Starlet - Vicki runs out waving somethig (hmm - not a new Moto Guzzi then) which turns out to be her pen 'cos she wants a kiss (aw shucks and to know how to spell a complicated word i don't know)

7:30 - Just when I think the traffic is OK I get rear ended... No real damage - just a fright...

Work (bleugh)

5:55 - 13 year old samoan boy kicks me in the head while I'm walking to the car.... (He is spinning on his head practising for some dance competition thing in Readings and fals over with his canoe sized shoes whacking me in the ear) Since his only crime is to be a moron I don't take it personally and continue to car.

6:20 - pick up Daughter #2 from Uni and drone home.

7:20 - Arrive home after a marvelous discussion about morals and identity with daughter

7:30 - Vicki found the pressie (not a new Moto Guzzi - she must still be wait to se if the Breva 1100 is a good un)

7:45 - Wonderful dinner with Vicki, my kids and my grandsons complete with special sugar free cake made by daughter #3.

8:10 - Watch the end of antiques road show balancing grandson #2 on knee while offering Leggo engineering advice to grandson #1 and having a nice coffee... Everyone at home, all warm, happy and full tummies, fat bellied grandkids to bounce and a loving wife plus 2 old motorbikes to play with... Nice friends to enjoy them with... I am truely a fortunate man...

[Hooks]

a loving wife plus 2 old motorbikes to play with... Nice friends to enjoy them with... I am truely a fortunate man...

You are indeed mate !! well done on getting as far as you have ... and I note you are still ahead in the numbers game ... lets hope you stay that way !!

[scumdog]

Happy Birthday Paul, remember to jeaslously guard your yoof, it doesn't last forever!!

[RiderInBlack]

Getting rear-ended and kicked in the head:shifty: Bit of a wild party for a young fella like you, Don't you think Paul:devil2:

HBD Mate.
Have A Drink On Me:apint: :Punk:

[SuperDave]

Happy Birthday Sir :sherlock:

[oldrider]

Happy birthday Paul in NZ, please take a free trip right round the sun. Take as many people with you as you like. We will review this gift annually. Please feel free to cover as much of this as you desire, riding on a motorcycle of your choice. Due to financial constraints this is the limit of my offer this year. Enjoy, John. :ride:

[badlieutenant]

happy belated b-day paul I hope you had a good one. And dont let people mock the starlet. They are heaps of fun in the gravel and in the twisty bits. and use stuff all fuel :hitcher:

[LB]

Happy (belated) birthday Paul.

I'm in total agreement with Jim2's posting.

[Ms Piggy]

Sometimes you forget what being "Human" means. In the the midst of great despair, anguish, and self-oriented introspection one person can make all the difference when hope is the most distant it has ever been.

Paul is someone who makes a difference, with every handlebar magiced up to fix a comfort problem for a tiny GN250 rider, every supportive comment for a newbie feeling their way, a calming influence on a ride, just by being a swift shadow or a sure-footed guide. No bullshit, but plenty of compassion, loud drunken revelry, and deserved ridicule handed out without hesitation when your feet float off the ground.

A great Human Being, with all the flaws and benefits that condition brings, and a selfless mate.

May you have many more birthdays, you old coot!
Most definitely!! Happy Birthday :2thumbsup