It's All About Me

[rastuscat]

I've jacked the job in. Last day is still some time away, but after 27 years it's time for a change.

I'll be doing my I endorsement, and working as a motorcycle instructor.

Change is as good as a rest, apparently.

Hoo Rah.

[haydes55]

Good luck with the change. You'll be moving out of the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff, into the fence builders at the top of the cliff.

[rastuscat]

Good luck with the change. You'll be moving out of the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff, into the fence builders at the top of the cliff.

Lucky I've got a Paslode nail gun then.

[Gremlin]

Just so you know, you'll want these customers to keep coming back :msn-wink:

[willytheekid]

:shit:...did NOT expect that!

All the very best with the new direction:yes:, and I think I speak for all KBers when I say...Thank you!, for your honesty, integrity and advice over the years (And putting up with us crazy's :facepalm:)

Your a top bloke Ras and bloody credit to that uniform!:niceone:...popo have lost one of the best! (hope fireball & smidsy took it well)

...ya got ma number mate, must catch up for that coffee sometime (or the bike show this weekend ;))


ps...tell smidsy & Fireball...I will still wave! :D (But wheelie where appropriate...as I only ever listened to you!:laugh:)

Again, all the very best for the future Ras :love:

- Willy

[BEAMER89]

I've jacked the job in. Last day is still some time away, but after 27 years it's time for a change.

Well bugger that's a bit extreme mate, just because they've moved away from the BMW's to Honda's lm sure you'll still enjoy the rest of the job :weird:

[rastuscat]

Well bugger that's a bit extreme mate, just because they've moved away from the BMW's to Honda's lm sure you'll still enjoy the rest of the job :weird:

Coincidence to be sure, but a happy one.

[Moi]

What Willy said...

All the best for the new direction

[mossy1200]

Well bugger that's a bit extreme mate, just because they've moved away from the BMW's to Honda's lm sure you'll still enjoy the rest of the job :weird:

Wasn't long ago if you where white and straight you couldn't get in now you get offered a Honda to entice you to leave if your white and straight. Need only apply if black, brown, yellow, female or prepared to go ghey and ride a Honda.

Its a strange world out here in a minority group but you might like it.

After 27 years do you get a used BMW?

[rastuscat]

Wasn't long ago if you where white and straight you couldn't get in now you get offered a Honda to entice you to leave if your white and straight. Need only apply if black, brown, yellow, female or prepared to go ghey and ride a Honda.

Its a strange world out here in a minority group but you might like it.

After 27 years do you get a used BMW?

They offered me the carcass of the one we torched on Moorhouse Ave.

Tough choice.

[mossy1200]

They offered me the carcass of the one we torched on Moorhouse Ave.

Tough choice.

Crispy fried Beemer or Riding a Honda with bells an whistles for all to see.
Your a wise man.

[EJK]

Good luck and like they said, best wishes for your future ventures.




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ALL RIGHT!!!! BRING ON THE AKAROA GP!!!!!!!!!!!

[mossy1200]

ALL RIGHT!!!! BRING ON THE AKAROA GP!!!!!!!!!!!

No quite so loud.
I can feel a course record coming.

[rastuscat]

Good luck and like they said, best wishes for your future ventures.




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ALL RIGHT!!!! BRING ON THE AKAROA GP!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm moving on. The laws of physics aren't.

Just sayin

[Ulsterkiwi]

27 years is a long time to do anything. Its been 26 since I started in my game but I did a few things to distract me and have a change along the way which have helped.
Change is as good as a rest mate, enjoy being your own boss and knowing all the stupid stuff is your own fault :rolleyes:

We look forward to the pics of the new bike when you get your retirement gratuity :cool:

[caseye]

Takes a lot to up stakes and jack in the job!
Take care out there Rastus and enjoy the silly buggers you come across in your new profession.
Ride safe mate.

[Akzle]

one down, 11 and a half thousand to go, im chalking this one as a victory.


You were always too good to be a cop rast'.

[sidecar bob]

I have a good mate that did what you do, motorbike & all for near on thirty years, & I don't doubt that you would probably know him.
He jacked it in a couple of years ago.
He came to visit me a few months later & made the remark "I don't know what the hell that was all about" I said, "what, that you were a great cop & you chucked it in & aren't sure why now"?
He said, no, "I've spent the last thirty years looking for the worst in people & I was expected to be pleased when I found it"
He has put the whole thing behind him now & is a different bloke.

[gammaguy]

27 years riding motorbikes in all weathers dealing with all kinds of dickheads and seeing all kinds of shit nust be time for a change im sure I would be after all thet especially putting up with quirky Bavarian Twins that catch fire.

that was a long sentence...


and that was a long sentence.

[rastuscat]

Chur Chur Sidecar Bob.

I know those feelings. I normally think the best of people until they drive like a knob. It's taken me a long while to reconcile that even decent people can do stupid stuff in vehicles.

In fact, here's something I told a class at the Popo college today. Most people who crash their cars in NZ are just Mr and Mrs Public. Not gang members, boy racers, foreign tourists. Not those drop kicks wearing their ball caps sideways with their jeans hanging down their arse.

Just Mr and Mrs Average. Nice people who make basic human errors.

Just my thoughts.

[Scuba_Steve]

Good shit Mr RC :woohoo:

[nodrog]

Congratulations, I bet you are looking forward to having friends.

[jim.cox]

Well done, that man.

Welcome back to the human race.

[Big Dog]

Well done on both surviving 27 years at anything and at knowing when was right for you to let it go.

Never met you but I hear good things and it sounds like it wi be the forces loss.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[Maha]

Read the thread title and thought it was just another Katman Poll.

[rastuscat]

Read the thread title and thought it was just another Katman Poll.

I'll start a poll. Might be asking if it's a good thing, or a bad thing.

Donuts for 66 more days.

[Paul in NZ]

Good onya - when its time its time and well done spotting the moment before you got bitter and twisted about the whole thing... Its a good call...

[sidecar bob]

I'll start a poll. Might be asking if it's a good thing, or a bad thing.

Donuts for 66 more days.

Here's something you may not realise, they can still sell donuts to non cops, so no change there. :niceone:

[Big Dog]

Here's something you may not realise, they can still sell donuts to non cops, so no change there. :niceone:

Except the word sell.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[awa355]

And if you ever need any advice about riding, to pass on, all on KB are willing to share their knowledge. :dodge:

[Banditbandit]

Congrats Ras ... I hope you enjoy the change ...

[R650R]

It's taken me a long while to reconcile that even decent people can do stupid stuff in vehicles.

In fact, here's something I told a class at the Popo college today. Most people who crash their cars in NZ are just Mr and Mrs Public. Not gang members, boy racers, foreign tourists. Not those drop kicks wearing their ball caps sideways with their jeans hanging down their arse.

Just Mr and Mrs Average. Nice people who make basic human errors.



If you could get that put into one of those LTSA glossy TV ad's without the overt pigeon holeonisation that only they do then that would be a good legacy to leave behind.
Your a lucky bugger to have worked same job for so long, it will be interesting to see if coaxing a change in riders behaviour without threat of financial sanction, only the risk to their life if they fail to follow your instructions is easier or worse as an instructor.
Good luck, just remember waving people over to side of road without a badge and taking their keys gets you in the news these days, breakin old habits and that :)

[sugilite]

Wow, that is a long time. I really liked reading your posts from "the other side".
Enjoy your new job, you sure earned it. :scooter:

[rastuscat]

Congratulations, I bet you are looking forward to having friends.

I'm looking forward to catching up with Azkle and Skoober. And them not being able to slag me coz I'm the opposition.

Donuts will remain as my Achilles Heel.

[nodrog]

I'm looking forward to catching up with Azkle and Skoober. And them not being able to slag me coz I'm the opposition.

Donuts will remain as my Achilles Heel.

I've got $10 for you if accidently discharge a Taser that you accidently forgot to hand back in.

[Akzle]

I'm looking forward to catching up with Azkle and Skoober. And them not being able to slag me coz I'm the opposition.

Donuts will remain as my Achilles Heel.

when have i ever slagged you for being gainfully employed as a policy enforcement officer?

i'll come down one time and we can blaze a fat doob or two and watch some sky.



don't forget to empty the impound cupboards on your way out ;)

[Kickaha]

I've got $10 for you if accidently discharge a Taser that you accidently forgot to hand back in.

I got $20 if you accidently discharge it into Nodrog

[caseye]

I got $20 if you accidently discharge it into Nodrog

Fuck it, make damn sure its Akz and I'll give ya a big twenny!

[tigertim20]

I've jacked the job in. Last day is still some time away, but after 27 years it's time for a change.

I'll be doing my I endorsement, and working as a motorcycle instructor.

Change is as good as a rest, apparently.

Hoo Rah.

decided to make the roads safer by attacking the cause rather than treating the symptoms?

[MD]

All the best and thanks for being brave enough to come on here to share your views. Most of us really appreciate hearing from someone on the other side of the speeding infringement ticket. You always came across as a good bloke.

Despite that fact that some of us, yes people like me, have failed to mature when it comes to riding and we do at times ride in a manner that may annoy Joe Public and the Police. OK totally annoys, you still put up with us and contributed to discussions. I do respect the tough job you guys have to do and the absolute scum you have to deal with at times. By scum I don't mean us motorcyclists of course, real villains.

[MIXONE]

I,too,will miss reading your posts "from the other side".
Good luck with your new project.

[Oakie]

All the best for your mid-corner change of direction RC. No more 'better work stories' though. (You can be the Katman of the south!)

Q1) You working as an employee or self employed?
Q2) Instructing all three levels of ability? (Beginners, Advanced, KBers)

[Scuba_Steve]

I'm looking forward to catching up with Azkle and Skoober. And them not being able to slag me coz I'm the opposition.

Donuts will remain as my Achilles Heel.

It's more "slagging" the gang you work/d for rather than you.
I'd always have been happy to sit down with you & talk shit over donuts & vodka :drinknsin

I'll bring the Vodka :msn-wink:

[MadDuck]

Thank you....

You have been fair and honest and open in a role that a lot of bikers see as the enemy (not me - I think you are a cool cat and appreciate the advice you offered me a couple of years ago when I was in dire straits).

Best of luck and enjoy the change.

[Ocean1]

From the firm to small business eh?

Good luck mate, although I suspect being able to write off bikes and related costs won't automatically make you a millionaire...

[caseye]

Thank you....

You have been fair and honest and open in a role that a lot of bikers see as the enemy (not me - I think you are a cool cat and appreciate the advice you offered me a couple of years ago when I was in dire straits).

Best of luck and enjoy the change.

Rastus, I've always had a soft spot for you, butt if you've in any way helped my mate MD then you're a bloody Leg End to boot!
Love ya Ducky!
Hollar an I will come a run'in, you've earned that by helping a mate.

[caspernz]

I've jacked the job in. Last day is still some time away, but after 27 years it's time for a change.

I'll be doing my I endorsement, and working as a motorcycle instructor.

Change is as good as a rest, apparently.

Hoo Rah.

Well done on lasting 27 years RC. Nothing wrong with making a change to please your own interests, good for the soul. All the other stuff has been tallied up by other posters already.

Best of luck doing the educational thing without the uniform, I'm sure you'll enjoy it :2thumbsup

[unstuck]

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[sidecar bob]

From the firm to small business eh?

Good luck mate, although I suspect being able to write off bikes and related costs won't automatically make you a millionaire...

He's perf'd so hes probably 350 to 400k up on last month.

[Bald Eagle]

Good luck with your new venture, felt damn good when I took of the badge too.

[tri boy]

Good luck dude.
At least you don't have to be patient and tolerant anymore.

[scumdog]

one down, 11 and a half thousand to go, im chalking this one as a victory.


You were always too good to be a cop rast'.
You're a cock.
A lot of your comments are along the lines of cops need to be smarter/better/more 'human'
And when one is all of the above you tell him he's 'too good'!

Anyway, back on topic, good on ya RC for (a) putting up with shit for so long and (b) finding a new career that involves something you LIKE to do!
(And involves people WANTING to meet you....!)

[Akzle]

You're a cock.
A lot of your comments are along the lines of cops need to be smarter/better/more 'human'
And when one is all of the above you tell him he's 'too good'!

bullfuck. most of my comments are "cops need to tits or gtfo" you have a job - policy enforcement.

rastus was all like "hug kittens, and make communities safer by working together" - which is not what the cops are about at all !!

i've never advocated using real (smart, better, human) people as policy enforcement drones.

[ruaphu]

All the best and thanks for being brave enough to come on here to share your views. Most of us really appreciate hearing from someone on the other side of the speeding infringement ticket. You always came across as a good bloke.

Despite that fact that some of us, yes people like me, have failed to mature when it comes to riding and we do at times ride in a manner that may annoy Joe Public and the Police. OK totally annoys, you still put up with us and contributed to discussions. I do respect the tough job you guys have to do and the absolute scum you have to deal with at times. By scum I don't mean us motorcyclists of course, real villains.

Yep second that.

All the best very Rastus, thanks eh.


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[Brett]

Chur Chur Sidecar Bob.

I know those feelings. I normally think the best of people until they drive like a knob. It's taken me a long while to reconcile that even decent people can do stupid stuff in vehicles.

In fact, here's something I told a class at the Popo college today. Most people who crash their cars in NZ are just Mr and Mrs Public. Not gang members, boy racers, foreign tourists. Not those drop kicks wearing their ball caps sideways with their jeans hanging down their arse.

Just Mr and Mrs Average. Nice people who make basic human errors.

Just my thoughts.

You're change of direction is the general public's loss. Likely to be replaced by some new "know-it-all" with an ego and a big stick rather than road safety in mind.

Good luck with the new endeavour.

[Wingnut]

27 years.... Fuck. You must be old....... :innocent:

[rastuscat]

27 years.... Fuck. You must be old....... :innocent:

49 actually. I started as a motorbike cop when I was 22. I've given a lot of my life to it, but enuffs enuff.

6 weeks and 5 days to go. Loving getting out on the bike more. Since I put my papers in I've managed to start avoiding a lot of the paperwork I've been shuffling for years, and I'm out on the dual seater a lot more. Life is good.

[unstuck]

Life is good.

Couldn't agree more.:woohoo::woohoo:

[Laava]

49 actually. I started as a motorbike cop when I was 22. I've given a lot of my life to it, but enuffs enuff.

6 weeks and 5 days to go. Loving getting out on the bike more. Since I put my papers in I've managed to start avoiding a lot of the paperwork I've been shuffling for years, and I'm out on the dual seater a lot more. Life is good.

I have some paperwork you can "put to one side" if you know what I mean!