I grew up - seriously...

[Colapop]

Most of you that know me (or at least 'know' me on here) will quite rightly perceive me to be pretty relaxed about most things and fairly flippant at the best of times. Sure I do make the odd mature post but for the most part, I like to be fairly relaxed. The following rambles a bit but bear with me....

I got my license when I was 15 (a few moons ago now) back when you could do all your licenses in a day - I did my car and bike license within 15 minutes of each other. So when I changed my old book license over to a card one somehow my bike license disappeared and I found out I'd have to resit the whole thing! So last year I decided to go through the whole thing again at my own pace (I'd ridden for years - no big deal) I thought.

I had an accident back in Feb and didn't get busted then either, Oh no that wasn't what changed. I'd been working through the insurance claim and all the associated shit. My boss was helping me out with stuff and it was him that changed my attitude. I didn't care if I wasn't licensed. It made no difference to me - I was a careful rider (*Tui*) The thing that changed for me was when he asked me if I had my license - I was honest with him and told him no. I offended him.. really offended him. A person I really respect. He was loud and angry but I done him wrong. Big deal? Not to me. This person is not just a boss. He's a mentor, a leader and a friend.

So I haven't ridden since then (my bike at least - RF900) for 2 1/2 months - self imposed - I made a promise... until today. I went and borrowed a 250 Marauder from WMCC and sat my full - AND PASSED!! Normally not too big a deal - but to me it means a lot. Thanks to those here who've helped with a couple of "Growing up" things I needed a hand with over the last couple of months.. Thanks. And now I'm having a beer...

(O and I really really liked the SV1000 that Pete let me ride as a treat!!)

[chanceyy]

well congats Col on being legal again .. guess its a nice feeling too huh ;)

also good on you for making the decision not to ride .. & sticking with it :)

[DemonWolf]

Well Done... congratulations =)

[Skunk]

Congrats - on both counts!

[RantyDave]

I went and borrowed a 250 Marauder from WMCC and sat my full - AND PASSED!!
Yeeaahhhhh! I forgot this was happening today.

(O and I really really liked the SV1000 that Pete let me ride as a treat!!)
Good man, blurring the line between salesman and pusher once again :)

Dave

[Mom]

So when I changed my old book license over to a card one ....

And here was me thinking I was the only one that used to have a book for a license and used to go and buy the little stickers to glue in each year......:shutup:


sat my full - AND PASSED!! Normally not too big a deal -

What you talking about Willis? getting your full is always a reason to celebrate!!!

[KATWYN]

- I was honest with him and told him no. I offended him.. really offended him. A person I really respect. He was loud and angry but I done him wrong. Big deal? Not to me. This person is not just a boss. He's a mentor, a leader and a friend.



Tis all good Cola, he may have been annoyed but you were honest with him...that'll stick...not the other stuff...give it time

Congrats on your full !! :sunny:

[Coyote]

Growing up is overrated, why start now?

Well done man. Now you can go around all the stores test riding everything, that's how I broke my full in :D

[Lissa]

Congrats!!! And Well Done Matey!! :yes:

Means I should get off my bum and get my restricted then.

[BarBender]

Malo - Well done big fella.

We grow - we make mistakes - we learn - we grow - we make mistakes - we learn...etc.. Its all good.

[The Pastor]

why was ur boss angry? Cos u were riding with out, or cos spmehow it affected ur work?


Congratulations.

[Trudes]

Well done Col! Good work, and hopefully set an example for a few others out there who are procrastinating! Enjoy your beer luv!

[tri boy]

Made a promise and saw it through to a happy ending. Pat ya self on the back.:yes:

[Rhino]

Well done mate, now you need to get your full Cuddler License :)

[Swoop]

So whaddaya gonna do with the nice yellow "L" plate???:rofl: :rofl:

[90s]

Awesome. Done for your own reasons - best satisfaction.

[Storm]

Well done that man :) So you'll be out riding instead of here posting now :bleh:

[MyGSXF]

Well done that man!!!!! :Punk:


Now, go give yourself a BIIIIIIIG hug!!!!!! :dodge:

Jen :rockon:

[Maha]

I went and borrowed a 250 Marauder from WMCC and sat my full

Would have loved to had seen that.....:yes:
Rememeber what i said i would do when you get all growed up?....no?...me either, thank god i forgot...:whistle:

[BigG]

I'm glad to hear you hold your boss in high regard, good on you for putting things right. I hope you got insurance as well. Makes you feel a lot better when you get everything in order, well done mate.:rockon:

[Str8 Jacket]

Nice one Col. You go girl!! :p

[Crisis management]

Well done Col, this being mature and responsible's a real bastard! :innocent:



Must be about time for a mid life crisis, when your allowed to rush out and buy something really ridiculous......

[gijoe1313]

Howdy hoo-dy hoo-ah! Glad to hear you got your full Cola! :yes: I never grokked to the fact you weren't! :lol: That night of chicken wings and carbonated sugary liquids ... and I never cottoned on that you weren't legit!

After all, you seem to be a certified card carrying loon! :wacko: Ah well, guess you gotta give yourself the learn sometime eh? :niceone:

Just remember to ride safe and give yourself time to practice on your bigger cc bike now! :rofl:

[98tls]

Must spread some reputation around blah blah blah..........good on ya..........:yes:

[Mully]

Good on you Col.

At least you get a proper coloured licence card now.

Oh, and I just had licence books explained to me. I had no idea.

[Macktheknife]

Congratulations big guy, really happy to hear this news.
It is nice being legal again eh, similar thing happened to me, I fought it with LTSA but in the end gave in and did it from scratch. Frustrating but worthwhile, it felt just as good the second time too.
Enjoy the beer and you can count on another one next time we catch up.

[McJim]

I bet you only passed coz you gave your examiner a cuddle!

(anyone who has seen me ride knows I had to give mine a friggen blow job to pass my full!)

Well done Col.

[Big Dave]

Pain for gain. Whod'a thunk it.
HTFU'd.

[riffer]

Nice one Col.

Now you can ride down to my place and we can replace that rear shock. :yes:

[T.W.R]

:Punk: Good going Col. Being legit makes things heaps easier in the long run :yes:

[scumdog]

And here was me thinking I was the only one that used to have a book for a license and used to go and buy the little stickers to glue in each year......:shutup:

Huh, at least you remembered - the number of tickets I got 'cos I forgot to buy a current sticker you would not believe!!

But good one Colapop - one less worry hanging over your head eh?

[Indiana_Jones]

awwww my little Col is all grown up! :D

-Indy

[Drum]

Good on ya Col. It's great to set goals and achieve them, small or large.

[Colapop]

Thanks for all your kind comments.
It's funny - what is a small thing to others can mean so much. I got a call last night from my boss. To say I was surprised would be putting it mildly. He wanted to know how it went and when I told him, he said he was proud of me! I've never had that from a boss. I didn't leap around or whoop and holler, I just said "Thanks." It was very cool.
Small things eh?

[MSTRS]

That poor little Marauder. Could no-one think of the children?
Well done Col.

[pritch]

After an effort like that you can enjoy your DB safe in the knowledge that the handle won't snap off.:drinkup:

[yungatart]

Awww, blardy hell! You have ruined it for us all now! What did ya go and do that for?
If you can grow up and do the mature thing, then the rest of us have no excuses anymore. Bugger!





Well done!:love:

[sels1]

Well done Col. Now we might actually see you out riding sometime?

[madmal64]

More riding & less posting now Col!
Well done m8!

[Kendog]

Didn't see you on the Marauder or SV, but you sure looked right sitting on the nice Harley (top bloke that Pete)

Congrats on the licence Col.

[Deviant Esq]

I could hardly believe it when you told me about them not carrying your bike licence over last weekend, how much of a blunder is that? Anyway, great to hear you've taken it on the chin and got yourself squared away again. Good job mate, now go take that RF900 for a well earned stretch. :niceone:

I'd give you bling, but I've given out too much in the last 24 hours :(

[merv]

Good on ya Col, you're all grown up now with a real licence.

So you mean to say when you followed me around Western Lake Road back to Featherston that time I didn't know I was risking my life with an unlicensed rider.

See you on the road again soon and at a lunch (don't think I'll be making the one this week as I'm off to Oz again).

[nudemetalz]

Well done Col !!!!!!!!!
And no, we don't need a celebration Colahug. I need my back in one piece !!

[jafar]

Well done colapop :Punk:
Did you get wrinkles when you grew up too :shit:

[quallman1234]

Congrats :rockon:

[Terminated]

Col in a word, - integrity.

That's what I see, and that is what you possess. Cutting through the bravado, you are a genuine person, and I am pleased to have made your acquaintance these past months.

Heads Up and Enjoy:yes: :scooter: :yes: :scooter: :yes:

[mbazza]

I've still got that wee book, last annual sticker is from the Waitaki C.C. marked Kurow! Welcome back to the licenced side of life! Cheers

[Hawkeye]

Congrats!!! And Well Done Matey!! :yes:

Means I should get off my bum and get my restricted then.

Damm right you should young lady. Otherwise you will end up in the same situation as you were with the GN. Getting bored, wanting to move up but being unable to until you do the time.

Oh! and by the way.... CONGRATS COL !!!! :2thumbsup

[Edbear]

Goodonyermate!:rockon:

[Nasty]

Congrats Col ... well worth it in the end wasn't it ... :)

[Lissa]

I know Hawkeye... just procrasting at the moment... gona do it soon! :D

Damm right you should young lady. Otherwise you will end up in the same situation as you were with the GN. Getting bored, wanting to move up but being unable to until you do the time.

Oh! and by the way.... CONGRATS COL !!!! :2thumbsup

Yep ... time for some more riding aye col!

[u4ea]

Well Done!!!!

[McDuck]

Most of you that know me (or at least 'know' me on here) will quite rightly perceive me to be pretty relaxed about most things and fairly flippant at the best of times. Sure I do make the odd mature post but for the most part, I like to be fairly relaxed. The following rambles a bit but bear with me....

I got my license when I was 15 (a few moons ago now) back when you could do all your licenses in a day - I did my car and bike license within 15 minutes of each other. So when I changed my old book license over to a card one somehow my bike license disappeared and I found out I'd have to resit the whole thing! So last year I decided to go through the whole thing again at my own pace (I'd ridden for years - no big deal) I thought.

I had an accident back in Feb and didn't get busted then either, Oh no that wasn't what changed. I'd been working through the insurance claim and all the associated shit. My boss was helping me out with stuff and it was him that changed my attitude. I didn't care if I wasn't licensed. It made no difference to me - I was a careful rider (*Tui*) The thing that changed for me was when he asked me if I had my license - I was honest with him and told him no. I offended him.. really offended him. A person I really respect. He was loud and angry but I done him wrong. Big deal? Not to me. This person is not just a boss. He's a mentor, a leader and a friend.

So I haven't ridden since then (my bike at least - RF900) for 2 1/2 months - self imposed - I made a promise... until today. I went and borrowed a 250 Marauder from WMCC and sat my full - AND PASSED!! Normally not too big a deal - but to me it means a lot. Thanks to those here who've helped with a couple of "Growing up" things I needed a hand with over the last couple of months.. Thanks. And now I'm having a beer...

(O and I really really liked the SV1000 that Pete let me ride as a treat!!)

Didnt you know you could just get a JP to sign a form then you get a bike licence back....

[Colapop]

That would have been good but I didn't have my full license...

[Thomas]

I seriously refuse to grow up! Seriously!

[Colapop]

Don't worry... I still have a bit of fun left in me. Just doing things the way that I should be...

[gijoe1313]

Gosh Corapop, the white faced baboon devil is gwowing up? But still with his mischievious streak in him methwinks!

Good on ya big nosed babarian!