A Merry BADD Xmas

[Genestho]

Firstly - Gday Mods, throw where you want, as ya do:cool:

Id like to think anyone that knows the B.A.D.D story is convinced that drinking and driving kills, and its senselessness is preventable.

By now Im sure I preach to the converted here when I say;
Dont passenger with anyone who has been drinking and play your part to reduce alcohol related fatalities.

Or as BADD and NZSRA say: Id Rather Passenger a Sidecar - Than a Drunk Driver


Plan your night out and your way home while sober

Taking keys off Drunken Monkeys

Calling 111 or *555 if following erratic driving

Being responsible hosts, food and water and beds (Or floors).

Offering to sober drive and taking turns over the Xmas Holidays in your group, so everyone has a fair go.

AND DONT FORGET..morning after hangover will mean you could still be over the limit, dulling and slowing your reaction time.
Also understand that alcohol manifests itself in the body as ethanol, and can cause you to fall asleep without warning.
Alcohol will stay in your system for days.

Understand your limit..your variables, and your bodies capabilties
A 330ml can is 1.3 standard drinks
90mls of wine is 1 standard drink

Your body releases alcohol at the rate of ONE standard drink per hour, based on a healthy liver ONLY.

Attatched are WBOP Roadsafety Brochures, which I have kind permission to utilise and handout (Tauranga Info only sorry).


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Dont forget our Badd Endurance Race in Association with NZSRA, Taupo Race Track 29th November to raise awareness of the consequences of drinking and Driving in the silly season.

Download your poster here; http://www.badd.co.nz/Whats%20On.html
Threads related here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2008-12-29&e=1775&c=7) and here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=79008)



Take it from someone who knows;
Dont Drink and then Drive, its Not Worth the Mourning after.

Go safe this Christmas and New Year.

I also want to continue to thank each and every person who has supported me, my family, and NZ.B.A.D.D.

Merry Xmas to you all

[prettybillie]

This is a really good reminder - especially at this time of the year!! :2thumbsup

[Genestho]

This is a really good reminder - especially at this time of the year!! :2thumbsup

Indeed my wee friend..I'll keep the bump on this..anyone else who wants to continue to leave messages to keep this up there...please do:2thumbsup

You never know who you might reach..
Cheers:hug:

[naphazoline]

i hope this xmas is a sober driving one :)

[MIXONE]

Yep I was sober driver on Saturday night so can't wait for the next party when it's my turn.:beer:

[Genestho]

Yep I was sober driver on Saturday night so can't wait for the next party when it's my turn.:beer:

Good on you mate, thanks on behalf of all NZ Roadusers, what goes around comes around!! Merry Xmas!!

[Genestho]

i hope this xmas is a sober driving one :)

Hope is a "cant do - not sure if I can" word
Its upto us to make that statement true. Merry Xmas!!:woohoo:

[DMNTD]

Don't forget our Badd Endurance Race in Association with NZSRA, Taupo Race Track 29th November to raise awareness of the consequences of drinking and Driving in the silly season.

Looking forward to proudly represent BADD this year down at Taupo!
Merry and safe ho ho ho's y'all! :woohoo:

[Genestho]

Looking forward to proudly represent BADD this year down at Taupo!
Merry and safe ho ho ho's y'all! :woohoo:
Nice One lovey!!!! Cheers!!!!....Merry Xmas!!!

[stify]

tis not only drinking that does the damage....a straight n sober xmas/new year to those who give a ....

[naphazoline]

Hope is a "cant do - not sure if I can" word
Its upto us to make that statement true. Merry Xmas!!:woohoo:

I DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE!:nono:

i'm hoping that everyone else on the road stays sober

[quickbuck]

Not sure if this is a repost, but here it is .... very graphic (http://www.savealifetour.net/motorcycle.htm)

[Genestho]

tis not only drinking that does the damage....a straight n sober xmas/new year to those who give a ....

Yep agreed.
And those that are concerned of those other killer issues have the same and every opportunities as I do to educate with Road Safety Issues....
And to the people that dont give a .... Well they will learn the hard way, its just a sad shame that they take people with em
Im just tryin to make it easier to make safe decisions:yes:cheers for the bump, Merry Xmas mate:woohoo:

[Genestho]

I DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE!:nono:

i'm hoping that everyone else on the road stays sober

Ahh I misinterpreted, sorry dude, thanks for clearing that up..cheers:rockon:

[Usarka]

Cool message and I'll gladly support the drunken-passenger seat riding shotgun :apint:

[Genestho]

Not sure if this is a repost, but here it is .... very graphic (http://www.savealifetour.net/motorcycle.htm)

oo dear, I had to stop!! Thanks for that mate, lets hope thats a wee reminder too. Merry Xmas!!

[Genestho]

Cool message and I'll gladly support the drunken-passenger seat riding shotgun :apint:

Ahhh yes, the all important navigators position!!! Cheers. Merry Xmas!!

[quickbuck]

oo dear, I had to stop!! Thanks for that mate, lets hope thats a wee reminder too. Merry Xmas!!

Yeah, sorry, thought you might hav had to stop.....

Have a Merry Christmas Guzzi Widow.

Least we forget.

[Genestho]

Yeah, sorry, thought you might hav had to stop.....

Have a Merry Christmas Guzzi Widow.

Least we forget.

No stress, Ive become disensitised to a point, because I have to, and choose to.
Thanks Hun x
Least we forget

[Pussy]

Here's to a Christmas where drinking and driving don't intersect....

[Genestho]

Here's to a Christmas where drinking and driving don't intersect....
Amen to that Brother! (Nice catch phrase!)Thanks for the bump. Merry Xmas!!

[Pussy]

Merry Xmas!!

Back at you, TGW!
All the best to you and yours! :niceone:

[Genestho]

Back at you, TGW!
All the best to you and yours! :niceone:

Thanks mate, and to yours!!:niceone:
And BUMMPPPP :eek:

[98tls]

Yea timely reminder to all,Merry Xmas to you and yours girl.

[Genestho]

Yea timely reminder to all,Merry Xmas to you and yours girl.
Indeed. Thankyou Kind Sir:niceone: Merry Xmas

[98tls]

Even in small town NZ the coppers (here anyway) are out in force already,sadly the ones they dont get do all the damage but hey least there out there doing it.

[Genestho]

Even in small town NZ the coppers (here anyway) are out in force already,sadly the ones they dont get do all the damage but hey least there out there doing it.
Sorry but, great to hear theyre out there already. I dont think all the responsibility should soley(sp? doesnt look right) be on the coppers, its a group effort, we are after all in charge of our own lives and decisions, and we are capable of caring for and about others and able to pull the dastardly pin if they can't.

I know for a fact that if any one of a multitude of decisions were made, I wouldnt be here doing this

[98tls]

Sorry but, great to hear theyre out there already. I dont think all the responsibility should soley(sp? doesnt look right) be on the coppers, its a group effort, we are after all in charge of our own lives and decisions, and we are capable of caring for and about others and able to pull the dastardly pin if they can't.

I know for a fact that if any one of a multitude of decisions were made, I wouldnt be here doing this Funny you say,instead of posting what i did i was going to say to all that if out and about and you witness someone about to make the stupidest decision of there and what could end an innocents life then make an effort and stop them,no matter what it takes.Ultimately it will be worth it when everyone wakes up in the morning.(should have said it the first time)

[Genestho]

Funny you say,instead of posting what i did i was going to say to all that if out and about and you witness someone about to make the stupidest decision of there and what could end an innocents life then make an effort and stop them,no matter what it takes.Ultimately it will be worth it when everyone wakes up in the morning.(should have said it the first time)

Yea mate, it only takes one small thing, lots of small things make big differences.
I have seen it for myself, I know people dont think anyone can do anything, but its not true.

The smallest things can change the baddest of outcomes.
Thankyou Mate x

[racerhead]

Yep Ive been sober driver for the last few nights and dont mind doing it anytime if needed.
Merry x-mas and more importantly a safe new year:niceone:

[Genestho]

Yep Ive been sober driver for the last few nights and dont mind doing it anytime if needed.
Merry x-mas and more importantly a safe new year:niceone:

Racerhead!! Thankyou very much for your message.

Just by doing this alone - you prevent your carload of passengers from driving.

You are a Hero.
You may laugh...

Dont take it lightly what you have chosen to do.:Punk:

Go Safe and Merry Xmas!!

[madbikeboy]

Thanks for that GW, +1.

Bump.

[007XX]

Most definitely!!!

Thanks again for a timely reminder GW!

Heck, I don't drink in general, but it doesn't mean it doesn't concern me as people I care about do it around me.

Take care ya all over the festive season.

[Skyryder]

With you on this.

Skyryder

[Genestho]

Thanks for that GW, +1.

Bump.

Why thankyou kind sire. Merry Xmas!!

[Genestho]

Most definitely!!!

Thanks again for a timely reminder GW!

Heck, I don't drink in general, but it doesn't mean it doesn't concern me as people I care about do it around me.

Take care ya all over the festive season.
Thankyou! Go Safe and Merry Xmas!! X

[Genestho]

With you on this.

Skyryder

Thanks for the bump! Merry Xmas!

[Genestho]

Because its Thursday night:yes:

[Pussy]

Bumpity bump.... we'll keep this at the top of the page, TGW! :)

[Little Miss Trouble]

This thread just reminded me to let my flatmates know its their turn to do the un-godly hour pick up after my work Xmas party this weekend:niceone:

[Genestho]

Bumpity bump.... we'll keep this at the top of the page, TGW! :)


Thankyou sweets!!:hug:

[Genestho]

This thread just reminded me to let my flatmates know its their turn to do the un-godly hour pick up after my work Xmas party this weekend:niceone:

Sweet! Nice one girl, pre planned - you got it sussed!:first:
Merry Xmas and enjoy your doo!!

[Little Miss Trouble]

Sweet! Nice one girl, pre planned - you got it sussed!:first:
Merry Xmas and enjoy your doo!!

Thanks TGW, Merry Christmas to you too.

Not sure if this is the right place to share this but a couple of months back I had to go and do the Defensive Driving course to cut down my license time, two young (under 20) guys in my class were ordered to be there due to drink drive convictions.
When it came time to 'research the effects of substance use before driving' I spoke of the accident that bought about your campaige and I looked them in the eye, both looked rightfully ashamed, one of them had to leave the room to recompose himself. I don't know that I learnt anything by being there myself (I'd already done the course for class 1) but I like to think I helped someone else.

[Genestho]

Thanks TGW, Merry Christmas to you too.

Not sure if this is the right place to share this but a couple of months back I had to go and do the Defensive Driving course to cut down my license time, two young (under 20) guys in my class were ordered to be there due to drink drive convictions.
When it came time to 'research the effects of substance use before driving' I spoke of the accident that bought about your campaige and I looked them in the eye, both looked rightfully ashamed, one of them had to leave the room to recompose himself. I don't know that I learnt anything by being there myself (I'd already done the course for class 1) but I like to think I helped someone else.


Put anything you like here hun.
Thanks, well hopefully my boys death was not in vain, pretty darn stupid how it came about, unfortunately.

Thanks Miss.L maybe they mightve thought for a minute.
Thanks for your bravery in passing that on.
I appreciate it, who knows how you may have changed their outlook on things. :sunny:

[007XX]

Once upon a time, there was a little BUMP...

[Genestho]

and on a quiet friday after work...something went BUMP!:banana:

[madbikeboy]

Bump. Well things do go bump in the night.

GW, my thoughts go out to you, Xmas time sucks when there are less people around the table than there ought to be.

[madbikeboy]

Bumpity bum bump.

[Genestho]

Whoops, bit late tonight!!
Thanks MBB for both your message, and last nights bump..cheers:niceone:

[Wingnut]

Well I cant read this without posting.
All the best GW with your crusade against those who selfishly make that decision to drink and drive.

I found your website so moving too. Everytime I hear "Brothers and Arms" on the radio, it reminds me of your story. All the best.

Merry X mas and a safe and happy new year to all.

[Genestho]

Well I cant read this without posting.
All the best GW with your crusade against those who selfishly make that decision to drink and drive.

I found your website so moving too. Everytime I hear "Brothers and Arms" on the radio, it reminds me of your story. All the best.

Merry X mas and a safe and happy new year to all.

Thanks for your message Wingnut:yes:. Merry Xmas.

I remember quite clearly a few Xmas's ago the two of us and family discussing that song as a euology, then dismissing it with a laugh..as if that day would never happen.

I felt it important to add that song to my boys Message and subsequent Legacy now.
As you know a very deep song, fitting to take the reader to the place he went before he died. To "experience" his coherency, and to educate the readers what selfish decisions can do to the innocent. That is one of Leons legacy's.

For anyone still keeping up with this message, I invite you to wear a White Rose on boxing day, to remember all the innocent lives taken in NZ to impaired driving. A Crossroads Road Safety Initiative.
Merry Xmas

[madbikeboy]

Bump. Bump.

[Genestho]

"more drunken female drivers, more drunk drivers during daytime hours and more carrying children in their cars."


But Well done Welly!!! http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/drink-drive-blitz-in-wellington-2426459

[Genestho]

Ok, its my last bang at it before Xmas, take care. :yes:

See some of you next week:woohoo:

If anyone wants to keep this thread going, cheers.

[madbikeboy]

Girlfriend's dad is a drunken idiot. Her family came across for dinner last night. Made a very negative impression when I got my possible future and sober brother in law to drive them all back... It's fair to say Pa and I don't get on that well... :whistle:

Oh, Bump.

[Wingnut]

Yea Nudge nudge

[Genestho]

And heres a bump for new years, and the badd endurance race tomorrow!!:woohoo:

[saul]

And heres a bump for new years, and the badd endurance race tomorrow!!:woohoo:

Yep its gonna be great:yes: