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UK-Chris

26th January 2007, 21:06

This is just a quick post to say thanks to Nigel (I would hate to admit this but I have a terrible memory for names, so I could be wrong) however, I got a big flat tyre this morning half way down the NW motorway into Auckland and he was the only biker that stopped to see if I was ok.

Thanks mate - it means a lot. (you know who you are - Red RF600/900 and shoulder Kiwi Biker patch)

Ironically I had just started work this week for AMPS so a quick phone call to the guys in the shop and got me'self a lift into work. However that's not the point. Praise where it's due .

Oh that reminds me (assuming I've got your name right) I owe you for the can of tyre goo that didnt work, so drop me a line through here and I'll drop the cash to you or if you prefer a replacement can of goo and some alcohol or whatever as a thankyou let me know.

Oh and I found a reason the tyre goo didnt work - didnt realise my tyres are tubed (spoked wheels ! DOH !) the stuff just didnt have a chance !

So that ends the sermon according to Chris

I've been here about 6 weeks and I have to say - seems like the Kiwi Bikers are some of the best people I've met so far.

Cheers all - nice meeting you.

Chris

Karma

26th January 2007, 21:18

Sounds like MDU... good on ya nige

Ixion

26th January 2007, 21:19

..
he was the only biker that stopped to see if I was ok.

..

There were others who didn't stop? Shame on them

A biker ALWAYS stops. 'Tis the Biker Law and the Unwritten Gospel .

BarBender

26th January 2007, 22:14

Good man.:yes:

crashe

26th January 2007, 22:18

Nigel = Mandownunder....... and yep thats his bike, a Red RF900 and yep he has the KB patch on his brownish leather jacket.

His is a ok guy.....

PS: You are also working with a KBer as well....... the nice dude over in accessories, Lou is a well known KBer.

UK-Chris

26th January 2007, 22:27

That's the guy ....

Well what more can I say - it makes your belief in the human race somewhat stronger when this happens.

As for Lou - yep - met him during the week. Pretty much as the rest of the staff at AMPS - a really nice crew. They've all made me feel very welcome - albeit busy !

I'll ping mandownunder now

Cheers all

Chris

ManDownUnder

1st February 2007, 08:16

Karma

1st February 2007, 08:19

The first beer's on me.

That's very generous of you Nige, but given there's usually about 50 bikes turn up that might get a bit expensive eh?

ManDownUnder

1st February 2007, 08:22

That's very generous of you Nige, but given there's usually about 50 bikes turn up that might get a bit expensive eh?

tis aye - did I mention the first bill's on you?

Karma

1st February 2007, 08:23

I like to pay in kind ;)

ManDownUnder

1st February 2007, 08:49

I like to pay in kind ;)

The only way you can give beer back is to piss it out... and coming from a weasel... well... let's just say I don't like Fosters...

Karma

1st February 2007, 08:51

I would, but it usally just ends up as head ;)

crashe

1st February 2007, 09:10

That's very generous of you Nige, but given there's usually about 50 bikes turn up that might get a bit expensive eh?

Hey a few of us only have COKE........
so it shouldnt be that expensive a night for MDU.....

ManDownUnder

1st February 2007, 09:12

Hey a few of us only have COKE........
so it shouldnt be that expensive a night for MDU.....

You overlooked orange jiuce - and no... a beer or two should be what... $12 tops?

crashe

1st February 2007, 09:15

You overlooked orange jiuce - and no... a beer or two should be what... $12 tops?

Depending on what brand of beer you are getting in.......
some are very expensive....... you may have to get a bank loan out today to cover it.

Karma

1st February 2007, 09:17

ah oui, une stella artois

ManDownUnder

1st February 2007, 09:20

ah oui, une stella artois

forrin git...

Karma

1st February 2007, 09:25

I thought you kiwis would be well aware of the wife beater rep of stella?

Lias

1st February 2007, 10:46

Fuck stella.. if I'm gonna dring Belgian beer I'll drink Hoegarden.. its about 50 times better.

ManDownUnder

1st February 2007, 13:33

Just to put things in perspective... what I did is not a big deal. Let me throw a few names out there of people that have done me favours over time

Andrew, Kim, Mike, Sheryl, Jim, Pete, Kate, Maree, Bruce (RIP), Tony, Marsha, Brent, Claire, Quasi (what's your name dude?), Dallas, Kevin, Kevin (different one)... and I can go on. You get the idea. These are the ones that just come to mind... top of mind. Some are on KB, some are not.

We're not talking insignificant issues here either - These are only the ones that involved time and expense, and they were done without grumble or hesitation. They were done because it was either the right, or generous thing to do.

I'm fucked if I know where we went off the rails as a society but if all it takes is 2 mins of my time and a can of goo (that I was carrying anyway) to fix things right up... then hell...

/rant

Yeah I'm a nice guy. My point is - I'm not alone - far from it.

Karma

1st February 2007, 14:24

I gave you some of my chips!

Antony N

1st February 2007, 15:53

LOL mate no worries. Tis the waterfall theory of life... others did me favours, I pass them on in turn... keeping them till it's payback time takes too bloody long anyway - and I have the same memory problems as you so... yaaaa... y'know.

Now do us a favour and get your butt on the Thu night ride... come and meet a few more. The first beer's on me.

Contact details PM'd

Hey where do you guys go, cause the other night there were a shit load of bikes on my road (Scenic Drive) looked like they were going down to Huia out west way, was that you fellas ? real mix of bikes, looked like fun !

UK-Chris

1st February 2007, 17:33

Ah yes that brings me to another point - I have only just arrived here - got a bike - got a job and I can barely find my way there every day (and at the rate my bike is going thats only about 80% of the time)

Consequently - I dont have a clue about where or when your "meets" will be - give me a clue and I'll try to get there - and if I dont - well I'm sure I'll have a story to tell. LOL

Chris

klingon

1st February 2007, 17:39

Well Chris you're off to a good start... you obviously know where the Northwestern Motorway is. After work on a Thursday just keep on going away from the city till you reach the end, turn left, you'll see the Shell staion (and probably see and/or hear the bikes before you get there.

After that it's easy... crashe will make sure you don't get lost :yes:

And I'm sure someone will guide you home again.

So you'd better get going!

pinkhoggirl

1st February 2007, 19:23

Yeah I'm a nice guy. My point is - I'm not alone - far from it.

Nice guy?? Understatement. Big time. I've said it before but maybe not publicly -YOU ROCK! (Bling sent!)

So ok - enough fluff - dont people usually swear at each other on this site??
You FUCKEN ROCK.:love:
And I never did anything for you - liar liar pants on fire.

Colapop

1st February 2007, 19:25

You can do something for me if you want..:love: :love:

pinkhoggirl

1st February 2007, 20:17

You can do something for me if you want..:love: :love:

Well I DID offer you a hug darlin:love: ....dont get greedy. And remember - no squeezin - I saw what happens when you do that...:sick:

Lissa

2nd February 2007, 15:24

Your a gem MDU... and your hugs are great, but I heard Col's were better... Cant WAIT! But seriously your a real nice guy, a little dodgy but we :love: you all the same. :)

And Chris try and get to know the KB guys/gals up your way...

The Stranger

2nd February 2007, 15:35

Hey where do you guys go, cause the other night there were a shit load of bikes on my road (Scenic Drive) looked like they were going down to Huia out west way, was that you fellas ? real mix of bikes, looked like fun !

That was probably the noob training ride (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=42967).