Where's the AWNR thread? [Archive]

fizbin

30th June 2008, 18:46

What happened to the AWNR? i came home tonight and found that the thread had been closed and there is a message say it will no longer be?
What happened there?
I know these thing are run on a purely informal basis with no commitment it was just a bit sudden that is all.

skidMark

30th June 2008, 18:50

Everybody had a cry. Arguements, usual KB politics over wo would run what, people taking over other people events, toys throw out of cot. etc etc.

fizbin

30th June 2008, 18:53

oh how gay!
sorry but for gods sake how old are we? :angry2:
oh well have a cry for me

daaatomic

30th June 2008, 18:59

Yeah, all very strange. And a bit of a shame really, I learnt almost every good habit I have on Wednesday nights.

Nagash

30th June 2008, 19:27

Fuck!

Not particularly happy about that one.. AWNR was a bloody great ride.

I understand we were dropping people who were able to lead it but hell if it was that desperate, you could of asked..

Ergh.. well i'll be there this wednesday folks. Banners blazing. It's been an honour to ride with you guys each and every wednesday.

fizbin

30th June 2008, 19:31

you should talk to the hovel and see if you two want to keep it running?

skidMark

30th June 2008, 19:38

I dont know whats going on in too much detail to be honest.

Plenty want to help, but they just end up bickering over who is right etc etc.

Big Dog

30th June 2008, 19:55

Kittyhawk

30th June 2008, 20:09

if someone is kind enough to give me a ride over to albany and back (got no form of transport at the mo) im more than happy to organise something, unless you guys group up and meet at panmure mobil i can walk there, and then walk to the carpark just up the road.

its a bitch without transport!

Tank

30th June 2008, 20:38

Sad to see the end to a great event.

Does not mean that when the time is right that I will not try to organise something similar or that Richard should not try to organise something. Just that Dan has closed that particular thread.

+1 to being sad that its over.

But Id like to say a HUGE to Big Dog who led it all the nights I attended.

Seriously - you taught me and many others so much - and it is appreciated.

Very professional, lots of fun, and you can smile at the fact that you have saved lots of off's and probably a life at some point.

Big Dog - you're a top bloke and I hope to be able to catch up and buy a beer or two as some small thanks!

Kittyhawk

30th June 2008, 20:44

mmm thread closed,
no explaination,
mmm
could take a punt here. :angry::angry::angry::angry::angry:

westie

30th June 2008, 20:56

+1 to being sad that its over.

But Id like to say a HUGE to Big Dog who led it all the nights I attended.

Interesting choice of words.

Yea you guys(awnmr) have done a great job.

Iwas going to bring a mate along this wednesday to learn some mad skilz.
Will go any way. Dont need the forum/thread to keep it going do you?

Kittyhawk

30th June 2008, 21:08

here it is....this will start once awnr is officially finished....im surprised at how things have ended so suddenly.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1629220#post1629220

fizbin

30th June 2008, 21:22

i am surprised that it ended but more i was shocked that nobody was consulted about it. while this only effects a small number of riders I'm sure that anyone who has been on the AWNR will be gutted about this.

musicman

30th June 2008, 23:24

here it is....this will start once awnr is officially finished....im surprised at how things have ended so suddenly.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1629220#post1629220

To the people attending, will there be any difference between AWNR and WOTS?

Nagash

30th June 2008, 23:34

Haha, WOTS is just another ride to replace AWNR.

Just go Musicman... you'll enjoy it just as much.

Kittyhawk

30th June 2008, 23:46

Motorworld Powersports and I are working out a bit of a plan. It wont be the same as previous.

- It will be fun and structured to cater for various riding abilities.
- Wont always be in the same carpark
- As a group will decide on an evening to do open road riding
- After July it will not be run on a weekly basis (might do in summer)
- Sessions will focus on set skills different each time and practised

And Im pouting as I still cant ride!

musicman

30th June 2008, 23:46

Haha, WOTS is just another ride to replace AWNR.

Just go Musicman... you'll enjoy it just as much.

Oh I'm intending to, but it's rather silly when you think about it. If WOTS and AWNR are the same thing, why was AWNR ended? If people are going to keep doing it anyway, does it really matter what the name is?

Disco Dan

1st July 2008, 11:53

I chose to end the AWNMR for several reasons. I do not wish those reasons to be made public but the people concerned are welcome to PM me.

Tank

1st July 2008, 18:57

for fucks sake - its a internet thread - People around here talk about politics etc etc - its pathetic.

Its not about politics - its about egos.

The thread had a life of its own - who cares who started it - let it live.

Its sad - because it was one of the great things (in this area) about KB.

Big Dog

2nd July 2008, 15:06

I will not be attending the ride this week either but will be at Bar Africa from about 20:30 for an end of an error bull session.

Any prior attendee is welcome to come and shoot the s&@t

musicman

2nd July 2008, 15:20

Yeah I have a seminar to go to at 7pm near Constellation Drive so if it finishes early enough I'll come round first to the car park and if nobody's there I'll go to Bar Africa. See you all there (maybe)!

daaatomic

2nd July 2008, 15:24

"TO THE BAR TONTO" see you all there

Morcs

2nd July 2008, 15:50

I chose to end the AWNMR for several reasons. I do not wish those reasons to be made public but the people concerned are welcome to PM me.

but why did you have to end it?

It wasnt yours.
You didnt turn up for like a year.
And you didnt run it.

Hardly your call to end something that lots of other people benefited from.

It turned into its own thing. Its not the same as what we original organised 18 months ago.

Qkkid

2nd July 2008, 17:48

here it is....this will start once awnr is officially finished....im surprised at how things have ended so suddenly.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1629220#post1629220
:shutup:
Whats up with all this bullshit? :sick:

Has somebody thrown all their toys out the cot :whocares:

Mrs Busa Pete

2nd July 2008, 18:00

:shutup:
Whats up with all this bullshit? :sick:

Has somebody thrown all their toys out the cot :whocares:

Hay they could all come to ATNR there are few there that will teach you guys a thing or two......

Gubb

2nd July 2008, 18:06

Hay they could all come to ATNR there are few there that will teach you guys a thing or two......

pffft. I could barely keep up on the Charity ride.

Big Dog

2nd July 2008, 18:30

Hay they could all come to ATNR there are few there that will teach you guys a thing or two......
What like what demerits look like and how to lose your license on a short ride?:Pokey:

Kittyhawk

2nd July 2008, 18:50

ATNR would be a good ride for them...and to watch how the more experienced riders take corners, lines, weight transfers in cornering etc....

Its how i learnt...just watched them pass me tip into a corner.....gone lol

Pm sent qkkid:girlfight:lol

Mrs Busa Pete

2nd July 2008, 19:24

What like what demerits look like and how to lose your license on a short ride?:Pokey:

No those guys can't make it they have to wait a few more weeks yet.

Qkkid

2nd July 2008, 19:49

Pm sent qkkid:girlfight:lol

Lets stop bullshitting around :Oops:
If you ( we all know who im talkin about) feel so threatened by my wife (Qkchk) who was only observing what was happening and showing some support:yes:
HTFU
Yes she is endorsed to give advice, but really if you feel that threatened maybe you should just piss off.
You should be gratefull that she took the time out to support you aye......
Think about that buddy. Before you start being a :crybaby:
Unfucken believable.
Dawn doesnt want to run it.
Discodan before you go stabbing people in the back,find out the real story.
and on that note HTFU

Pumba

2nd July 2008, 19:55

:corn: anyone want to take bets on how long it takes to get to PD?

Kittyhawk

2nd July 2008, 20:03

lol...its a shame that people cant be black and white about life...

Kittyhawk

2nd July 2008, 20:26

Qkchk

3rd July 2008, 08:13

The offer is on the table...is there anyone out over the shore, or out west that actually wants to run the wed nights. Im out in Panmure and would rather not have to commit myself due to study and map etc..I only offered as I felt it was shut down suddenly and everyone left with the pondering question as to "why" I like helping bikers dont get me wrong but if I run it it would be fortnightly and eventually get changed to a thursday, so the group can get to know the atnr folks at the pub...then when comfortable and confident ride with that group....

Despite the backstabbing done by a particular person (for god knows why), life goes on and so should the learning......

I have had a chat with The Hovel, he has asked me to start a new ride (his puter has crashed)

I will be stepping down from running the ATNR (had enough of the politics and need a change) and have created the N.A.S.S. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=77111) (North Auckland Street Skills) and will be activley involved with it.

Qkchk

3rd July 2008, 08:17

Lets stop bullshitting around :Oops:
If you ( we all know who im talkin about) feel so threatened by my wife (Qkchk) who was only observing what was happening and showing some support:yes:
HTFU
Yes she is endorsed to give advice, but really if you feel that threatened maybe you should just piss off.
You should be gratefull that she took the time out to support you aye......
Think about that buddy. Before you start being a :crybaby:
Unfucken believable.
Dawn doesnt want to run it.
Discodan before you go stabbing people in the back,find out the real story.
and on that note HTFU

Bloody husbands, loyal like a rotty .... :lol:

The North Auckland group still has 'The Hovel' looking after them, I will be there to lend a hand (as explained in above post) I dont want to see the end of a good thing. Simple.

mtroskill

3rd July 2008, 09:18

I'm probably a couple of months away from getting my 1st bike. But if you could keep this thing going for a few months just for me, that would be sweet. Cheers...

Seriously though, awesome opportunity for nubs like my self to learn without having to pay through their teeth.

Hope you guys can put the politics aside for the sake of us new or soon to be bike riders

Kittyhawk

3rd July 2008, 10:43

:2thumbsup Big THANKYOU!!! to Qkchk and The Hovel!!!! YAH!!!

Awesome that it will continue, it just makes it easier as you both are over that side of the city, it also means I can focus on Map properly. Dawn ya ran ATNR well, and thanks to that I have made some great friends. Life long friends, so Thank you. Both you and The Hovel have my support for continuing the wed nights and hopefully we can get both groups together for a weekend ride at some stage.

I intend to call in now and again to say hi to everyone and see how its all going;) This makes my day!!

As for the other so n so very dissapointing that is not what i call fair to anyone, left riders concerned and pulling the plug on something which was very useful. At least now it will be a hell of alot better.

Big hugs guys!!!:hug:

inlinefour

3rd July 2008, 13:11

Your right, its a pity egos had to get involved and mess up a good thing. I must say that i enjoyed my ride when i went there, even though i had no idea of where i was going and some of the others with me was none the better lol. Perhaps after looking back at the b/s, politics, pc ness and egos that run it off the rails, some stratigies are needed to be put into place to avoid things ever getting messy again?:soon:

Gubb

3rd July 2008, 14:12

The Hovel's beard scares me.

I'm pretty sure he's got a steel pack rack under there as well......

Pumba

3rd July 2008, 15:55

Bloody husbands, loyal like a rotty .... :lol:

Its to easy.......... You know a rotty looks beter.

Good on you for steping up to the plate

Qkkid

3rd July 2008, 17:43

Its to easy.......... You know a rotty looks beter.

Good on you for steping up to the plate

:eek:C'mon you know ya want some green bling:bleh:

FROSTY

3rd July 2008, 17:55

Offer as before stands. Base the whateverthefuckitscalled at my car yard.
4 reasons for--1) a very quiet area to practice skills with no skateboarders etc.
2) a dry warm place for theory
3)a 15km section of twisty road very close by to practice the new skills
4) if it turns to poop a transport vehicle available and a warm dry place to store ya bike

Prolly a shit loada reasons why not but hey I offered

Kittyhawk

3rd July 2008, 20:26

Its to easy.......... You know a rotty looks beter.

Good on you for steping up to the plate

What like my little girl lol??

:eek:C'mon you know ya want some green bling:bleh:

Tisk tisk!:shutup:

Morcs

4th July 2008, 10:32

your right, its a pity egos had to get involved and mess up a good thing. I must say that i enjoyed my ride when i went there, even though i had no idea of where i was going and some of the others with me was none the better lol. Perhaps after looking back at the b/s, politics, pc ness and egos that run it off the rails, some stratigies are needed to be put into place to avoid things ever getting messy again?:soon:
caps is an infraction isnt it?