Adventure riding & the recession [Archive]

MXNUT

27th March 2009, 16:03

Okay its not limited to adventure riding but thats the section i post the most in so here goes

Tell us how the recession has affected your riding ativities.

For myself my salary is made up of a base and % of profit, so for the last 8 months i have been earning abouts 2/3rds what i normally earn.

My biggest motorcyling cutback has been not updating my MX bike which is now 3 years old.

I have been buying budget brand tyres off trade me ( dont seem to get much less wear out of them than expensive ones ) i take my lunch with me on ADV rides instead of buying it at cafe`s.

And no farkling on the bikes,still trying to ride as much as i can but just doing it on the cheap.
My riding gear is getting a bit worn out but will have to go another round yet.

I know there are others out there who have lost their jobs or had their hours at work cut , so whats your story

buggsubique

27th March 2009, 16:09

just traded up and hope like hell I don't find myself having to sell it in 6 months time. Not new, but better bike.

Have a backup plan on the job front too incase my current one is cut.

Paladin

27th March 2009, 16:30

Well my work situation has gone down the pan due to the world financial turmoil/recession and am lookin for extra/new job now, BUT I'll sell the car and get an older/cheaper one before I sell my new DR for darn sure! Shame I need the car really, but got 2 kids age 3 & 5 so wot ya gonna do!

Funny but I've started to think more like Mark now = do I really need the D606's when there's cheaper options for tyres?

Still the recession thing has at least got me off my arse to get rid of stuff on TM I should've sold ages ago!

My one big vice is coffee, so yeah maybe i'll start being sensible and doin the sandwiches thing more often than I have out on rides, but good coffee mmmmm not ready to give that up yet(maybe have few less cups or cut down from bowl lattes though!). :gob:

marks

27th March 2009, 16:33

being self employed the recession means I have more time to go riding but sooner or later I will suffer the consequences of that and have less money to go riding with.

Taz

27th March 2009, 16:36

Nescafe classic is a good coffee.

JATZ

27th March 2009, 16:37

Recession ? what recession ?

Thats the beauty of my job, water, people gotta have water, drainlaying, peoples pooh gotta go somewhere, and hire bussiness, if people can't afford to buy something then they'll hire it.
Just not so many stockwater and irrigation jobs on......

Sooooo....... riding hasn't been afected . YET....

Paladin

27th March 2009, 16:41

Nescafe classic is a good coffee.

Peasant! :bash:

NordieBoy

27th March 2009, 17:02

Nescafe classic is a good coffee.
Greggs Essspresssso...

I'm finding I'll have to stick with my old race bike too.
But as it's 30 years old this year that's not a problem :D

People still keep stuffing up their computers :woohoo:

cynna

27th March 2009, 17:03

i have been told i wont be getting any more overtime or sixth day - that suits me since i never had time to ride. now i will have the whole weekend free in 3 more weeks

down side is less money - just had to buy new bike back tyre, 2 for the car, 2 reg and now my dr350s stator has died. 3 bikes and 2 cars may get a bit too much for my partner and i so i might have to get rid of her civic

my new vmax will be put on hold for another decade or two and it will take a bit longer to pay off my girlfriend and daughters overseas trip but at least i made the most of my overtime while i could - now i have time to play

my boarder lost her job and owes us $750 so times are tough for her. will get tougher when she stops avoiding us and comes back to get her stuff...

Howie

27th March 2009, 17:08

Recession, what Recession!!! but seriously, it has afected the number of hours, and amount of cash I have available for riding. Have gone to cheaper brands for rear tyres. Am working more hours at my main job, as a part time Business I own isn't producing the income that it was. The other hole in my budget is a teenager who wants to go on a school trip to Japan, Hence no full weekend rides for me at the moment.

Dave any coffee is fine as long as it is on special, except for the real cheap brands:yes:

Paladin

27th March 2009, 17:15

Dave any coffee is fine as long as it is on special, except for the real cheap brands:yes:

Haha, yeah right! :sick:

(I was just kidding, I'll drink instant at home, but just treat myself when I'm out so it IS a treat!)
:msn-wink:

Phreaky Phil

27th March 2009, 17:20

I'm still busy at work (electrician) and havent got time for a recession, but Dawns work has been quiet since Xmas and work has been coming in dribs and drabs. We were wondering if we could still afford to go to the Sth Island but are going anyway. I figure if we dont go then that just fuels the fire as the money we would have spent on accom. food, ferry crossing etc is needed to keep everybody else employed.
Anyway, I would have been really shitty if couldnt get a Sth Island ride in before winter !!!!

twotyred

27th March 2009, 17:21

so far no probs,no way I'm selling the DR, I'll sell something else first...

Paladin

27th March 2009, 17:22

so far no probs,no way I'm selling the DR, I'll sell something else first...

My feelings entirely! :niceone:

Even if everything turned to sh1t, at least you can go out for a great adv ride with your mates and relax!

Woodman

27th March 2009, 17:43

Funny you should mention this as i was thinkin of starting a thread on ways to do things on the cheap re adv riding etc.

so far the recession hasn,t impacted on me personally, but it is in the back of my mind and anything I buy now i think long and hard about but then think that will not help the recession at all if i tighten up.

junkmanjoe

27th March 2009, 18:06

yip has hit home here as well.
we had two workers layed off last week, and two more on the chopping block, that leave my self and 1 other, we are safe, as some one has to run the fort, how ever, we been droped down to 45hrs a week, and thats it...no more over time, so weekends are all off for rest of year,,,, woopey...
more riding time. we also have two cars,1 bike to keep legal,, 1 car is on the chopping block...
thats about me, my partner is busy with her job so thats good..

my dog suey says hi to everyone...wof wof..

Paladin

27th March 2009, 18:13

my dog suey says hi to everyone...wof wof..

Your dog tried to eat my foot today! Didn't like me startin my bike up at all!!! Chased me all way down the drive attackin my leg as I rode!

(must've been the obnoxious exhaust upset it I guess!) :lol:

tri boy

27th March 2009, 18:14

As of two hours ago, I'm unemployed:clap::headbang:
Mid week riding is gunna happen big time, (just have to take a bit of garden hose, and a screwdriver to siphon hwy patrol cars to save on fuel):devil2:

junkmanjoe

27th March 2009, 18:15

:Oops: yip thats my suey :Oops:

Paladin

27th March 2009, 18:17

:Oops: yip thats my suey :Oops:

Haha, could've been worse; it didn't attack my kids at least!!! :no:

marks

27th March 2009, 18:42

tri boy

27th March 2009, 18:50

weren't you enjoying the job?

Job was pretty good, but the shop was just making enough during the good times, and since Jan, the owner has been bleeding money for several reasons outside my control, so he is concentrating on his Ch Ch bike shop.
(he has asked me to move there, and it is still a possibility, but kanny is busy at her work, so may be in spring).
Gives me time to work through a heap of projects gathering dust, plus lazy 10am starts on cold winter Mondays.
Recession's rock!

Padmei

27th March 2009, 19:07

Yeah I think it's gonna be tricky for some. Luckily as a sparky as well the next few months will be busy as people discover their lites & heaters etc don't work then traditionally it goes dead - as in real dead before spring arrives & people start with their new projects again.

What may hit harder is the reduction of new big contracts & less new houses being built. Bigger companies start hunting out any work they can get & often the only option laid off sparkies can do is do cash jobs for friends etc that takes those jobs out of the pool.

I have been talking to guys from seperate companies that are about to lose staff however noone knows who it will be - not a nice environment to work in.

Still we do have it bloody good compared to many so I just try to remember that as I crawl thru another batt filled ceiling:sweatdrop

warewolf

27th March 2009, 19:15

I was laid off in Feb after 6 months of half-expecting it. But with a baby arriving last year we have been doing it drastically tougher for the last 12-18 months anyway as we've gone from 2 jobs/2 mouths to 1 job/3 mouths. In that time, all big financial outlays have been on hold (renovations and bike rebuild) and we may have to live off the accummulated 'project' funds. Meri has gone back to work full-time until I get useful income again, either a job or my own consulting business takes off.

Basically we've cut back on everything. We really pick and choose the things we do, eg on the bike front still do at least one decent day ride per month, not off every weekend for a ride, not racing. But part of the reduction has simply been new family commitments: don't have free time like we used to, either.

Sold the car in January and held off replacing it pending news of redundancy. Now we have a little $100 shitter for town use, not big enough to holiday in and a helluva lot less safe than a post-1996 import. Not big enough to tow the bike trailer, either.

Bike-wise I'm doing more work myself, and getting favours from mates for the tough jobs that I used pay for. Consumables will be cheaper shorter-lived lines - to a point - pushing out costs till later even if they aren't as good $/km. Will ride the bike less on quality gear rather than more on inferior gear.

But it has been great being a full-time stay-at-home dad. That's not an experience too many fellahs would have, nor one money can buy.

JATZ

27th March 2009, 19:16

Bigger companies start hunting out any work they can get & often the only option laid off sparkies can do is do cash jobs for friends etc that takes those jobs out of the pool.
.Still we do have it bloody good compared to many so I just try to remember that as I crawl thru another batt filled ceiling:sweatdrop

Hey, over here :wavey:
Got an element on the stove not workin proply, and a couple of hot points not going....
Are used knoblies legal tender ?

Also. Hadn't even thought about selling a bike, not an option IMHO, the boat'd go first.........maybe a kid or 2 aswell

Padmei

27th March 2009, 19:22

Hey, over here :wavey:
Got an element on the stove not workin proply, and a couple of hot points not going....
Are used knoblies legal tender ?

Also. Hadn't even thought about selling a bike, not an option IMHO, the boat'd go first.........maybe a kid or 2 aswell

Aren't you shifting then? PM me if you do need it done with stove info etc & depth of tread on knobblies - hang on got my shiny new 606 on today so it will have to be rides on mrs Jatzs bike...

Over in Aussie:clap:

JATZ

27th March 2009, 19:30

Aren't you shifting then? PM me if you do need it done with stove info etc & depth of tread on knobblies - hang on got my shiny new 606 on today so it will have to be rides on mrs Jatzs bike...

Over in Aussie:clap:

Yip, still shifting
But probly should get things sorted before then, I'll think about it.
You can ride on the XT as much as you like in Aussie. on the back

YellowDog

27th March 2009, 19:35

Yup, the recession has caused me to use my bike to get to work, which saves me $40 per week in fuel

marks

27th March 2009, 19:48

Still we do have it bloody good compared to many so I just try to remember that as I crawl thru another batt filled ceiling:sweatdrop

I'm a sparky by trade - feck I grew to hate batt filled ceilings - black taping your overalls cuffs to try and keep the shit out.

Actually I hated ceilings full stop - especially a low pitched batt filled tin roofed house on a summer afternoon - feck that was just horrible

I started installing data cabling and that was much easier and better money

Underground

27th March 2009, 19:49

But it has been great being a full-time stay-at-home dad. That's not an experience too many fellahs would have, nor one money can buy.

Thats the upside of a recession if it brings familys closer together , I've spent many years as a hands on dad while running our mussel farming buisiness (or was that using kids for slave labour instead of doing correspondence lessons?)
We've had 2 price reductions this year ,eat alot of meals out of the ocean and garden and will wing it on the credit card for a months motorcycling next month :banana:

Paladin

27th March 2009, 19:49

.......

But it has been great being a full-time stay-at-home dad. That's not an experience too many fellahs would have, nor one money can buy.

Colin, I get to spend huge time at home with my kids since divorce and its waaaaay better than having money for darn sure! Have been really pleased to have had the time with them! You can always get more money somehow, but ya never get that time with your kids back!

3L4NS1R

27th March 2009, 20:37

For a single young man, the recession is only just starting to bite. Luckily in the first couple of months of the year the boss put most of the contractors (me included) on salaries. Took a slight paycut (which meant a new bike was taken off the radar), but the income security is much appreciated. My freelancing business has taken a slight slide, but enough to keep me busy in the evenings, and most weekends I'm away with the Territorials.

Position: Stable.

buggsubique

27th March 2009, 20:39

But it has been great being a full-time stay-at-home dad. That's not an experience too many fellahs would have, nor one money can buy.

Bling WW, I had 6 weeks with my newborn 2 years ago and we are so close. Money can't buy that sort of thing.

MXNUT

28th March 2009, 09:13

As of two hours ago, I'm unemployed........

Just noticed the closed sign on the shop yesterday, sorrry to see that Brent.

I was laid off in Feb after 6 months of half-expecting it.
Sold the car in January and held off replacing it pending news of redundancy. Now we have a little $100 shitter for town use
Bike-wise I'm doing more work myself....

Similar situation with the car, my partner needed a new car and we were always planning on buying a small 4WD for her, but with the way things are........

So we traded a 2000 Mitsi lancer at work with a cooked engine and only 30 000 kms, so i brought that very cheaply and have been reconing the engine myself.

Bike wise being a mechanic by trade i have always done all my own repairs

MXNUT

28th March 2009, 09:22

bart

28th March 2009, 10:15

I've been wanting to upgrade my bike for a while now, but with how things are at the moment, I'm holding off.

Been toying with the idea of selling my old v8 falcon, but don't think I can part with it. It's worth nothing anyway.

As for the job............who knows. Wish you guys would buy more carpet. :pinch:

tri boy

28th March 2009, 11:50

dino3310

28th March 2009, 14:53

Good to see the common theme in these posts that no one is entertaining thoughts of selling their bikes.

A motorcycle is a feel good thing, and in times like these we all need things to help blow away the DOOM & GLOOM

We are a household of 4 bikes ( 3 me - 1 her ) but would find other ways to cope if we have to without selling any of the bikes.:rolleyes:

My wife Hinted toward selling the BIG to get some debt down to help get us into a house sooner.
F the house is what i said and she hasent mentioned it again after i said the big D word.:sweatdrop

dino3310

28th March 2009, 14:59

Paladin

28th March 2009, 15:52

My wife Hinted toward selling the BIG to get some debt down to help get us into a house sooner.
F the house is what i said and she hasent mentioned it again after i said the big D word.:sweatdrop

Steady on tiger! :msn-wink:

XF650

28th March 2009, 21:53

As I understand it, one aspect of our "over cooked" economy is that the value of our exports haven't been matching our imports, so now the "chickens are coming home to roost". Many people & businesses have been greedy & wasteful, to meet a percieved standard of living that our nation simply cannot afford. Plus the bloody banks & finance companies have been lending on little equity, in fact speculating with their investors money. Then add in the fact that many people who have been making important business decisions (e.g financial "advisors"), actually have no experience of what happened during the last decent recession (late 80's). Another part of the problem is that many businesses are geared only for growth and don't have equity to reduce debt.

I'm probably being a negative bastard & hopefully I'm wrong, but I think the worst is yet to come. So called industry 'analyst's have been predicting that whatever level the economy drops to at the end of March (financial year), we probably shouldn't expect to see any improvement for a further 12 months. So if a business isn't geared to cope with that or isn't able to diversify, then further redundancies and or busines closurers are inevitable.

While I admit NZ is at the mercy of overseas financial markets, I think too many people forget that our prosperity is very reliant on primary production (agriculture, horticulture, forestry etc). We have just had the South Island Agricultural Field Days and I'm pleased to say there was an air of optimism amoungst farmers, especially sheep, beef & deer producers. Whether that translates to actual spending or just debt reduction, remains to be seen.
A big part of my income is effected by dairy & vineyard developments, so I have to be realistic & postpone any thoughts of upgrading my toys. And the shit would really have to hit the fan before I would consider selling them.
In the meantime my bikes are the perfect release from any worries about the economy. Being able to get away from it all by going overland or 'the long way' is one thing that makes adventure riding so special. Plus I'v yet to meet any pretentious wankers on adv bikes.
Rant over.

inorganic

28th March 2009, 21:56

Two record months in a row... roll on adventures

cooneyr

29th March 2009, 10:53

My industry is looking down the barrel of growth due to the current gubberment's desire to increase infrastructure spending as a means of stimulating the economy. Whether this will be a reality or not remains to be seen (I'm a little doubtful at present but it is good for me in the mean time). Also I'm lucky enough that in my specialist field there is a large shortage of people. There are regular efforts to get Poms in my field out here to fill positions and in turn the Ausi's are often over here trying to get kiwis to "leave home".

Sorry to be positive when many of you are doing it hard but this recession so far is a good thing for my wife and I - lower mortgage rates being a key contributor. We are looking to pay of significantly more principle on our mortgage due to lower interest rates. We are also considering another significant expenditure in the next few months if all goes to plan. Knowing my luck all will probably not go to plan but one can only hope.

I'll stop being such a positive prick now. I have to admit it is very sobering reading the previous posts on how difficult life has become for some. It provides some context for me and makes me appreciate where I am in life.

Cheers R

frewi

29th March 2009, 11:04

I'm a chippy over here in France. Two guys have been layed off voluntarilly to save the boss having to choose. That leaves 15 of us having every second Friday off until work picks up.
So now I can go riding while the misses is at work and the kids are at school. :laugh: My other half earns a good wage so we're lucky.

Motu

29th March 2009, 14:40

Many people & businesses have been greedy & wasteful, to meet a percieved standard of living that our nation simply cannot afford. Plus the bloody banks & finance companies have been lending on little equity, in fact speculating with their investors money. Then add in the fact that many people who have been making important business decisions (e.g financial "advisors"), actually have no experience of what happened during the last decent recession (late 80's). Another part of the problem is that many businesses are geared only for growth and don't have equity to reduce debt.

There doesn't seem to be the scorn heaped upon those involved as there was with the YUPPY of the '80's.Maybe because just about everyone was sucked into spending money they didn't have....because everyone else was.I was a bit staggered when people would spend up well beyond their means just because the banks and estate agents valued their shit box house at 3 or 4 times it's real worth.The smart ones cashed in on the over inflated value,and bought something valued at it's real worth....and kept the change.The ''toys'' came out of this thinking - seems like everyone who didn't know how to ride,but would like to,had a KTM in the garage.Just as many finally had a HD in theirs.It's going to be hard for them to give up the Lego and have to make do with guns made out of clothes pegs.

I've never had flash bikes,and have weathered many a financial storm,there is always a way to ride.Everything I have is from the '80's,and can stay.I've reduced the registered and insured bikes down to one - something from the '80's I can repair easily,and modify as I desire for little cost.A much more useful bike that will cover the tasks of many,last longer,and never go out of fashion.And always looks good in black....

warewolf

29th March 2009, 19:35

In the late 80's I was working for IBM in Sydney. Lots of workmates then had 3 kids and a mortgage that had climbed from 7% to nearly 20% interest... not easy and none of their doing, these were modest family people who'd allowed for a climb to the mid-teens but that last 5% was trouble. My term deposits to pay for uni were earning high-20s. IBM had a "full employment" policy, ie you had to under-perform despite remedial initiatives for 9-12 months to get the sack. When the company dived with the recession, first they tried to improve morale by reiterating the above, then they started sacking people for the first time in its history. An interesting time to be there, just observing corporate behaviour. And some ppl wonder why I am cynical about big corporations.

Around then I went from $40/week in juice for the 5.0L V8 to $10 in the CBX250. Wasn't my car but man did the running costs suck (went OK though with sticky tyres :devil2:).

Hey Ryan, someone has to be positive and keep spending money, keep the economy ticking over ;).

In reality my job was removed (I suspect) as a sneaky way to restructure the company. Anecdotally there's plenty of work, as ppl are prepared to pay for systems that save them money.

Down in this part of the country, judging from tyre sales dirt biking seems to have stopped but the Harley and sportsbike market are stronger than ever. Put it down to dirt bikes being more of a toy for those with less, and the ppl with expensive bikes are more sorted financially so haven't had to give it up (yet).

And if we're apportioning blame, let's not forget the sub-prime market in the USA where ppl were given mortgages for 110% of the house value. The extra 10% was spent on booze, bikes & easy women, then they f@cked off leaving the investors out of pocket. That's not something that happened here, as far as I'm aware. NZ is simply caught in the aftermath. The financial systems are linked behind the scenes.

mazz1972

30th March 2009, 13:22

So far so good for us.

My work is doing very well. We've just had three very good months, January sales were a record, and we are crazy busy. Having said that, we are part of a public company and some of the other entities that are part/fully owned by our company (some in Oz), are not doing so well and have had to restructure, reduce staff, take salary cuts etc, so the overall result of our public company is not so great.

Hubby works for an earthmoving firm. One of their bigger clients recently went down the gurgler owing substantial $. However hub's firm seem to be still ticking over and very busy at times, so haven't had to reduce staff as yet.

Crisis management

30th March 2009, 18:42

Well, for a while there I thought I was the only one without any work, glad some of the rest of you are joining in!
With the building industry having crashed to a stop up here there's not a lot of scope for drawing pictures of houses and its been a quiet couple of months now. However, it's also been a chance to sit back and decide whether I want to continue in this line or find something different for the next 20 years, so I'm currently investigating a career change....

Biking, well I have looked at the 990 and thought "maybe I should have kept the DR, thats another 10k sitting there" but we are a way off that decision yet and in the interim it's a matter of not spending as readily and keeping spending to the real neccessities, not the frivolities (unfortunately the new rear tyre on the 990 gets called a frivolity now). :pinch:

Fun huh?

junkmanjoe

30th March 2009, 21:19

one off the bigger imployers down here, has just culled
9 staff,,,,, :( some my mates.... our team will lose one more this week.....shite....
whats next...

Paladin

30th March 2009, 23:14

Interesting that within a diverse group there seems to be a general theme that the recession is affecting a lot of people in one way or another!

:shit:

jafar

1st April 2009, 21:56

We have had to tighten the belt a bit(okay a lot).:argh: The recession hit for me over a year ago when I had to close down my business & get a "real job".:yawn:
Being self employed was a lot of hard work, now I get 4 weeks annual leave & someone else has to chase the bad debtors :eek5:
We are starting to feel the effects of the slowdown a bit, sadly I think the worst is yet to come.:argh:
Tis a known fact that business slows in winter anyway, add to that the fact that recession is here & we are all looking @ saving our funds, this will only drive the recession deeper.:pinch:

Money's short times are hard :finger:

pete376403

2nd April 2009, 21:56

10 people at my employers made redundant - ranged from sales to technicians.
Fortunately for me I dodged that particular bullet but now workiing twice as hard to keep up. The pisser is that we had the work, but seems no-one is paying for it.
Has it affected my adv riding? Buying second hand tyres and making at home what other people pay for. But we KLRistas are notoriously cheap arse even in good times. Wondering if I could get the thing running on used cooking oil and if I did, how much of a power increase I could expect?

junkmanjoe

2nd April 2009, 22:12

i pretty much live on trademe hunting for a bargans.

and i do find then,

so it keeps my bikeing budget down.

Ruralman

2nd April 2009, 22:51

This thread has been a great read - good to hear what is going on and unusually for this site this thread is packed with some down to earth honesty about some pretty trying personal stuff.

My main income is from sheep farming - we're getting around $30/lamb more than last year so that has been really good. The downside and reason theres not a lot of frivilous spending by sheep farmers is that this follows 3 tough years of poor prices, plus lamb numbers are generally back on many properties due to the flow on effect of last years drought.

In my case I had to write the biggest fucking cheque of my life to get settlement with my ex late last year (after 2 years of protracted negotiations) and had to fix the interest rate for a year - before they started coming down.
So if it wasn't for the extra debt servicing we'd be having a really good year.

As it is - I am careful with expenditure but it hasn't curtailed any biking - there seems to be enough other things that do that!!. Having said that if I can't get out on the Tiger I can usually jump on the Gasser for a pretty exciting blast around here.

From what I have read (thoroughly recommend reading Gareth Morgan's article in the latest Listener - explains the background well and his thoughts for whats coming) - I also agree that this thing isn't going to turn around any time soon and could get a lot worse yet in NZ.
Good luck for all you guys finding work

cynna

4th April 2009, 11:09

18 jobs are going at my work which is probably around 10% but i should be ok. some pretty scared people at work tho - its funny how much harder the useless ones are working now tho

after losing my sixth day one other thing i cut out on my rides is my pub stop before i head off to the river

junkmanjoe

4th April 2009, 17:14

A sawmill closed its doors on friday, 25 people out of work.
there boss said, thats it were fuked, dont come monday.
thats a bit hard, no warning no leave pay,, nothing.:eek5:

warewolf

5th April 2009, 12:57

thats a bit hard, no warning no leave pay,, nothing.:eek5:That might be how the bosses found out, too.

Tony W

5th April 2009, 17:49

My thoughts are with you guys that have had unexpected 'career changes ' thrust upon you. I have been lucky so far, but you can never be sure what's going to happen next week. I know one of our local KB guys has had his bike on Trademe because of these circumstances.

On the riding front, I am sticking pretty close to home these days to try and cut costs unfortunately. . although I spent far too much at the bikeshop last month. I had to buy new Z6 tyres for my RS. The prices makes dirt bikers like me wince. . . and I just couldn't resist those matching leather trou. . !
If anything changes I'll be in deep $!@#. I'll be very happy if I can get through this year and will be thankful if I can keep what I've got.

Best wishes to you all.

buggsubique

5th April 2009, 18:23

go here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=95752) if you're looking to save on lube costs.

El scooto

8th April 2009, 19:30

Well it's safe to say someone hasn't told my bike about the recession, It cost me $450 on parts just the other week! And they took two weeks to arrive and then they had the wrong parts!

Luckily for me though work is going well and my department is having a bumper year. Sorry to be a positive prick like my brother. Didn't realise the country was in such a sorry state.

John

Laxi

8th April 2009, 20:10

Peasant! :bash:

hehe I go to restaurants and ask them if theve got instant, love the reaction it gets:lol:

As of two hours ago, I'm unemployed:clap::headbang:
Mid week riding is gunna happen big time, (just have to take a bit of garden hose, and a screwdriver to siphon hwy patrol cars to save on fuel):devil2:

good to see you'll get some value from the NZP for 1ce, a hint though, the best time to get them wwould be when there parked outside maca's, you know they'll be there a while

Yup, the recession has caused me to use my bike to get to work, which saves me $40 per week in fuel

did you need an excuse???

I guess im lucky, no sign of slowing down yet, and as a backup my old boss back in aus rang me 2 weeks ago wanting to know when id be back, he's got 30mths worth of contracts signed, should have been back by now but just found out got another kid on the way so wont be going anywhere for a few months now:doh:

MXNUT

9th April 2009, 10:16

Two record months in a row... roll on adventures

My industry is looking down the barrel of growth due to the current gubberment's desire to increase infrastructure spending as a means of stimulating the economy. Whether this will be a reality or not remains to be seen (I'm a little doubtful at present but it is good for me in the mean time). Also I'm lucky enough that in my specialist field there is a large shortage of people. There are regular efforts to get Poms in my field out here to fill positions and in turn the Ausi's are often over here trying to get kiwis to "leave home".

Sorry to be positive when many of you are doing it hard but this recession so far is a good thing for my wife and I - lower mortgage rates being a key contributor. We are looking to pay of significantly more principle on our mortgage due to lower interest rates. We are also considering another significant expenditure in the next few months if all goes to plan. Knowing my luck all will probably not go to plan but one can only hope.

I'll stop being such a positive prick now. I have to admit it is very sobering reading the previous posts on how difficult life has become for some. It provides some context for me and makes me appreciate where I am in life.

Cheers R

So far so good for us.

My work is doing very well. We've just had three very good months, January sales were a record, and we are crazy busy. Having said that, we are part of a public company and some of the other entities that are part/fully owned by our company (some in Oz), are not doing so well and have had to restructure, reduce staff, take salary cuts etc, so the overall result of our public company is not so great.

Hubby works for an earthmoving firm. One of their bigger clients recently went down the gurgler owing substantial $. However hub's firm seem to be still ticking over and very busy at times, so haven't had to reduce staff as yet.

Well it's safe to say someone hasn't told my bike about the recession, It cost me $450 on parts just the other week! And they took two weeks to arrive and then they had the wrong parts!

Luckily for me though work is going well and my department is having a bumper year. Sorry to be a positive prick like my brother. Didn't realise the country was in such a sorry state.

John

Good to see there are still a few of you out there keeping the economy going while the rest of us are in a hibernating spend mode

Paladin

9th April 2009, 22:56

Got to spend 4 hours in WINZ today - Ugh! Talk about hoops and some - geez, please let one of these damn jobs I applied for pan out SOON!
Still at least there is something called Enterprise Allowance that is available to help me finish getting my Forex Training Company off the ground - there may be light at the end of the proverbial tunnel methinks! I sure hope so, I hate bein skint and have never had to apply for benefit in my life before - although they seem to be pretty good at recognising this recession thang is affecting alot of folks and are sympatheic, altho maybe thats just cos they can see I REALLY wanna work and not the average sponger they maybe see!

Here's a sick joke for ya - just cos my kids only spend officially 40% of their time with me, my ex gets all the benefit for the kids - i get ZILCH even though I have them for the minimum 3 nights per week as recognised by the Inland Revenue! That's just WRONG!
:nono:

Padmei

10th April 2009, 08:15

Paladin

10th April 2009, 08:45

I'm sure that something will come up soon paladin.:msn-wink:

Make the most of your time & invent a totally unique & useless farkle for a motorcycle. The catchment area is so wide you're bound to make a fortune from those that have to have everything.

I think Joe(Junkmanjoe) is already after cornering the market for anything metal that needs fabricating! :msn-wink:

Now what else?..........

junkmanjoe

10th April 2009, 08:58

yea mate.

prices to build sadle bag racks, have ranged from,$250. up to $375 a set.

get this.

i brought the steel for $23.00 make my furkn own ones, borrow my bros mig for the day, cost a tui brick. ( 2 doz )

Woodman

10th April 2009, 09:01

Somethin will come up Paladin, it always does.

I remember in a previous recession when I was living in Greymouth, I used to go into the labour department (winz now), every week and ask about the jobs on the wall, and they always said no there was nothing available even though they were posted there. Then one day after 6 months of being on the dole i went in and the lady looked at her file and realised I had been coming in for 6 months and got me a job the next day.
Apparently after 6 months you are classed as long term unemployed and to keep this figure down they wouldn't even try in the first 6 months. (wankers).
Problem was a lot of guys lost heart and never went back after a while.

To be honest I had a ball fishing, riding me gxser and playing footy, and as long as the club kept paying for me beer I was as happy as a sandboy.:niceone:

Paladin

10th April 2009, 09:14

Crisis management

11th April 2009, 09:19

There are jobs out there, I'm just not sure I want the one I got!

As I have been sitting in front of a PC for the last 15 years I thought this (no work, no income) was a great opportunity to get something outdoors to do (the money would help as well...). Seeing as I live next door to where the new Mangere bridge and roadworks are being built I trotted off down there and asked if they needed any bald, skinny, white men. After the laughter had died down the kind people at Fletcher Construction made me an offer I couldn't refuse:

1. Turn up at 7.00am (I didn't know there was a time called 7.00am until last week)
2. Climb about 2 Km up a scaffold on a bridge pier in wind and rain with a bunch dodgy islanders (actually very friendly, it's just that we don't communicate very well...I'm learning the nuances of "bro" at present).
3. Spend 10 hours wandering around being yelled at by a semi psycopathic Irish foreman variously thumping bits of reinforcing steel and wading in new concrete.
4. Go home completely knackered at 5 or 6 (dependant on what needs thumping apparently) and fall asleep immediately.
5. Get paid peanuts for the enjoyment.

I have a sneaking suspiscion they're running a sweep to see how long I will last, there is far too much solicitous enguiry as to my level of enjoyment with this undertaking.

However, this little character building exercise has its upside:

I now realise that using my brain is a major part of the enjoyment I gain from work and not using it really hurts.
Working outdoors when it hails sucks.
There is a cure for procrastinating about getting a job and this is it!

Right, off to find a better job before this one kills me.

tri boy

11th April 2009, 09:34

Good on you Ian:Punk: A bit of manual labour will get the muscles pumping.
Sadly, my muscles have no interest in such activities these days. Tried working in a concrete form working gang for about a month a few years back. Sod that. Thats what 120kg muscle bound twenty somethings are for.
If it weighs more than a loaded chilly bin, get a forklift:done:

I'm still sulking, and tinkering on bikes over copious coffees, but kanny will kick my arse soon, and force me to get serious.

warewolf

12th April 2009, 21:28

Got to spend 4 hours in WINZ todayI sympathise. My case manager (who is excellent, 2 thumbs up) said, 'bring the stuff back, just hand it in at the front desk'. So I bring the stuff in to the front desk, the first response was 'you can't do that', then in response to my obvious reply, 'you shouldn't have been told that, it's wrong' then 'do you have an interview?' (No, they want this stuff first, then they'll book the interview once they've processed it) followed eventually by, 'well they're not here today, I'll just put these in their tray'. Du-uh. The silliness of dealing with govt depts has started already. This on top of a 'receptionist' that does actual work: all the ppl waiting in line to announce their arrival for a meeting, hand in forms, collect blank forms etc wait and wait and wait because no-one is available to direct traffic.

I've been told to go to the Richmond office because they handle mainly retirees who don't put up with any such crap.

My wife commented that WINZ et al will probably have to sharpen up their act, with a potential influx of clients aware of proper business processes and customer service.

just cos my kids only spend officially 40% of their time with me, my ex gets all the benefit for the kidsIn my opinion, the system is geared towards the mothers because there's so many lousy fathers; and the good fathers get screwed over just in case and/or to make up for the bad ones they can't catch. I have a friend in a similar position; his ex is clever enough to not let him have equal care, so that he has to pay her. But the best thing is that junior still considers Dad's place as home.

If it weighs more than a loaded chilly bin, get a forklift:done:A properly loaded chilly bin should require a forklift. :beer:

Kokopelli

13th April 2009, 18:56

T
However, this little character building exercise has its upside:

I now realise that using my brain is a major part of the enjoyment I gain from work and not using it really hurts.

Well done for taking on a job like this, especially during this time of the year. it won't get any easier with winter coming. Keep using your brain and see what you can learn from these guys, it might come in handy.

The good people at Fletcher might find you a more appropriate job after a while. Clearly they want to see what you're made of at the moment.

Which line of work were you in before?

Reading stories like yours has made me appreciate my own job a lot more.

young1

13th April 2009, 21:39

I get the feeling another Kawhia Bach o/nighter is about due.:yes:
Cheap as chips, and a bloody relaxed weekend on gravel roads.
Plus there needs to be a rematch in the scrabble competition.;)
After MX nuts ride, but before winter.
They will have pry my rotting throttle hand of my bikes before a recession stops me riding and having fun.:scooter:

Kawhia sounds good Brent, count Leanne and I in!

Recession - I find myself in a job where I get the feeling that they are trying to get rid of me, consequently am not enjoying it at all at the moment. I am very lucky as I have a new Partner who has told me that if I do leave she will support me. In the meantime we are watching what we spend money on. I refinanced the mortgage two weeks ago to get a better interest rate (yes it did cost a few thousand dollars but I like the knowledge that if I do lose my job that my mortgage payments are much lower).

My 990 will stay. My DR400 has an oil leak from the front sprocket which I need to get fixed (you mechanics out there is that a biggy?) and I might sell it. I only rode it once last year and have only done one trail ride on it this year (the second would have been today except for that leak!) With a new Partner we now have an extra car so if things do turn to custard my Impreza might have to go.

To help save any of you a few dollars, if you need accomodation in New Plymouth for a few nights you are more than welcome to come and stay with us.

Paladin

16th April 2009, 16:15

Finally some good news today, had appointment at WINZ and got to have an unscheduled meeting with the person who handles the Enterprise Allowance Scheme - went thru where i was at and she fast tracked me thru 4 weeks worth of red tape b*llsh*t in 15 minutes so i can get on the EA asap and get my partially setup Forex Training biz off the ground as quick as poss!

Hoorah!

:2thumbsup

NordieBoy

16th April 2009, 17:50

and get my partially setup Forex Training biz off the ground as quick as poss!

Teaching people to drink Aussie beer?

Paladin

16th April 2009, 20:42

Teaching people to drink Aussie beer?

Something like that mate!

:whistle:

junkmanjoe

4th May 2009, 19:48

Well it hit home to day.

last 2 labour dogs got the chop this morning.:crazy:

and our boss says.
if ya can find a new job, take it...:gob:

shite.:eek5:

boss is going to carry last 2 machine operators myself and Brent, till we can find a new job.

its a bit off a worry when ya boss says he might have to go and work for someone as well......

so if ya know anyone looking for a truck & trailer, digger ,bulldozer, grader operator. 25yrs experance
send us a pm.
havent told the little woman yet.
im scared to......

Padmei

4th May 2009, 20:02

You'lll be right mate. Something always comes up. At least your boss has faith in ya - that's pretty good

Paladin

4th May 2009, 20:20

Bloody hell Joe, that's bad news mate; will be keepin everything crossed for ya bro'!!!!!

junkmanjoe

4th May 2009, 20:30

yea mate i had a feeling it was coming as he was selling some of our machines off.
all we got now is a rake and a shovel.

Aslan

4th May 2009, 20:34

sorry to hear this news Joe - in my thoughts S

Padmei

4th May 2009, 20:41

all we got now is a rake and a shovel.

Wait... wadaaya like at landscaping?:dodge:

junkmanjoe

4th May 2009, 20:42

deponds what ya after.
a mess or a bloody good mess, one costs more than the other.

pampa

4th May 2009, 21:09

Sad to hear mate, hope its just a scare and you can find something before this one runs out ...

I've been in a big recession back in my home country it got pretty bad :argh:. I was lucky enough to keep working but some of my mates had to wait for quite a while before finding something ... anyway hope is not your case

Cheers,
Pampa

Well it hit home to day.

last 2 labour dogs got the chop this morning.:crazy:

and our boss says.
if ya can find a new job, take it...:gob:

shite.:eek5:

boss is going to carry last 2 machine operators myself and Brent, till we can find a new job.

its a bit off a worry when ya boss says he might have to go and work for someone as well......

so if ya know anyone looking for a truck & trailer, digger ,bulldozer, grader operator. 25yrs experance
send us a pm.
havent told the little woman yet.
im scared to......

Box'a'bits

4th May 2009, 21:09

:eek5: Given the Govt commitment to infrastructure spend, you may actually find demand for experienced heavy machinery operators is good. Just depends on where that demand is situated.

Sorry to hear that things aren't quite as stable as one would wish. Our thoughts etc.....:hug:

Steve

junkmanjoe

4th May 2009, 21:11

Yea but dosnt stop the rideing :woohoo:

jafar

4th May 2009, 21:20

Yea but dosnt stop the rideing :woohoo:

Have you tried Fulton Hogan or Works ?? Or mabey one of their contractors???
Don't be too complacent, the winter schedules are just kicking in for roading work. The orange cone brigade are less busy in winter:whistle:

junkmanjoe

4th May 2009, 21:39

most seats are full up in our aera.
just might have a link on one of our lime quarrys.
will be on ph tomorrow.

Woodman

4th May 2009, 21:46

Bugger mate, tis good of your boss to give a bit of warning.

Stay positive.

junkmanjoe

4th May 2009, 21:51

lucky i had already ordered new taps for the safari, so ill have to buy them....

Paladin

4th May 2009, 23:22

Yea but dosnt stop the rideing :woohoo:

Thats the spirit! :2thumbsup

Trust me mate, if you try and go thru that sh1t without havin an outlet to have fun/relax/let off steam, ie Adv rides, its gonna suck way worse. I really feel havin my bike and bein out ridin with mates has kept me sane and depression free; well maybe not that sane, otherwise i wouldn't be headbuttin hillsides or racin over the 'Takas in Sunday eve traffic!

;)

But ya know what I mean, and while I'm in the unemployed box, i'll come ride with ya anytime if you need to get out and relax or let off steam if it comes to the worst for you job wise mate!

:yes:

MXNUT

7th May 2009, 17:26

The business owner of the group of companies where i am employed had a meeting with all staff today.

The outcome is that there will be several redundancies and merging of current roles to enable the business to ride out this current financial crisis. :bash:

We all find out monday whether we have jobs or not :argh:

junkmanjoe

7th May 2009, 17:31

when we came in to the yard this afternoon.
there was a machine sales man takeing photos off the diggers and trucks..

thats it mate, shes all over..........

sorry to here about this news mate.
heres hopeing its a good out come.

we tryed a 4 day week and a paycut.... na its too late.
to much over heads and no money.....:crybaby:

bart

7th May 2009, 17:47

This is getting depressing. Sorry to hear about that Joe and Mark.

We've been down sizing for the last few years, so hopefully we can ride it out for a bit longer. I'd be kidding myself if I thought we could last a hell of a lot longer though.

junkmanjoe

7th May 2009, 17:50

as long as there are sheep and there still building houses, people will still buy carpet.
so you be sweet mate.

Paladin

7th May 2009, 18:53

Mark, Joe, Bart, I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you guys that things work out! Geez at this rate most of us that ride together are gonna be unemployed! i guess this recession is reaching far & wide huh!

:pinch:

tri boy

7th May 2009, 18:57

Still dealing with lawyers to get paid holiday pay and training reimbursements etc.:angry2:
Cleaned the scrambler today though:yes:
Small, cheap get togethers are on the cards for me n kanny for the rest of the year. Cary's Nikau caves cafe in a few weeks will be the next one.:woohoo:

junkmanjoe

7th May 2009, 19:12

keep on them mate.
i got to try take all holidays before they put the big chain and lock on the gate.
eather that or there is a nice MIG welder in the shed with my name on it.:yes:

what welder thought it was over there......:whistle:

buggsubique

7th May 2009, 19:35

dead right there man! very sorry to hear about this - not cool at all. keep active on the forum as things develop - we're thinkin of you mate!

Matt

NordieBoy

7th May 2009, 19:53

Geez at this rate most of us that ride together are gonna be unemployed!

More weekday rides!
:woohoo:

jafar

7th May 2009, 20:53

when we came in to the yard this afternoon.
there was a machine sales man takeing photos off the diggers and trucks..

thats it mate, shes all over..........

Just out of curiosity, is there any way you could buy one of the trucks and/or diggers & go out on your own ?
You know the customer base & your current employer isn't going to be servicing them any longer.

Padmei

7th May 2009, 20:58

My thoughts are with you guys. Chin up.

junkmanjoe

7th May 2009, 21:19

Just out of curiosity, is there any way you could buy one of the trucks and/or diggers & go out on your own ?
You know the customer base & your current employer isn't going to be servicing them any longer.

there are so many smaller 1 man bands around the wairarapa at present.
also a lot of farmers are buying there own machines now.
was talking to a farmer other day as i was drilling pole shed holes on his farm, 60 of them..
he was saying he spent $60,000 on digger works over last few years, and was asking what price he could pick up his own second hand digger for.

its just to hard and cost is to high to start from scratch.
not only machine to pay for but you need to transport it,
truck and trailer, or flat bed truck, then theres fuel reg, wofs, RUG,it adds up quick.
unless you have a machine desgined for a special job, say drilling, water pipe laying, every man and his digger can clean a drain or water table, even if he makes a mess.
he dosnt have to hire a machine and then pay for a operator to do the job, he can do, even if it takes him longer.

so now days its just not worth the hassel.
i did think about buying a heavy transporter truck and trailer, but again costings, then trying to pay for it.
keep it working.

cheers .
JMJ

junkmanjoe

7th May 2009, 21:27

heres one of our graders

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Business-farming-industry/Industrial/Earthmoving-machinery/Other-machines/auction-207883944.htm

tri boy

7th May 2009, 21:44

Ontrack are looking for good machine operators Joe. (not only digger work, but also guys willing to learn to operate placers/tampers etc).
They normally want guys who are settled in the area, as track safty certs etc need to be gained, and this means commitment on both sides.
Could be suitable.

Paladin

7th May 2009, 21:56

More weekday rides!
:woohoo:

One way to keep a positive attitude for sure! Its definitely helped havin the DR - being out on it sure helps take some stress away from the job/financial worries. ( Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd May it is then! ;) )

:niceone:

Woodman

7th May 2009, 22:37

next person who says "what recession" will be directed to this thread.

Paladin

7th May 2009, 22:42

next person who says "what recession" will be directed to this thread.

For damn sure! Actually if you think about the range of work backgrounds of us lot, its pretty shocking to think how many of us on this forum are being hit by this recession! If all you do is read the daily papers & listen to TV news, you'd think things weren't too bad, but I reckon its being hidden from everyone to try and keep a positive spin - this thread certainly seems evidence of how bad it is already!

Woodman

7th May 2009, 22:45

For damn sure! Actually if you think about the range of work backgrounds of us lot, its pretty shocking to think how many of us on this forum are being hit by this recession! If all you do is read the daily papers & listen to TV news, you'd think things weren't too bad, but I reckon its being hidden from everyone to try and keep a positive spin - this thread certainly seems evidence of how bad it is already!

It has provided a random cross section of the community, maybe statisticians should adopt it as a control.

Paladin

7th May 2009, 22:48

It has provided a random cross section of the community, maybe statisticians should adopt it as a control.

We're sadly lacking input from women workers/adv riders that may have been effected for that control group maybe!

Shame actually - the lack of women adv riders I mean, not that women aren't losin jobs!

Woodman

7th May 2009, 22:50

We're sadly lacking input from women workers/adv riders that may have been effected for that control group maybe!

Shame actually - the lack of women adv riders I mean, not that women aren't losin jobs!

Reason one why Woodman is not a statistician.

Paladin

7th May 2009, 23:15

Reason one why Woodman is not a statistician.

:doh:

well you have other skills mate - demolition derby for example! (i'll see you in the arena LOL!)

:crazy:

NordieBoy

8th May 2009, 08:13

Reason one why Woodman is not a statistician.

Or a woman.

:girlfight:

junkmanjoe

10th May 2009, 18:01

7 CV'S sent out. finaly got a call to day.
have a interview first day of invasion ride in piction.
at picton earth works ltd.

Aslan

10th May 2009, 18:24

you considering relocating to the top of the South Joe?

good luck with the interview and the job search process.

you and all the others badly effected by this recession are in my thoughts - cheers S

junkmanjoe

10th May 2009, 18:52

marks

10th May 2009, 19:07

Hello Aslan.
i used to live at nelson in my younger years.

ive had nothing but closed doors around here.

and have had a good offer over the ph, $$$$$ from the owner
so it will work in with the thursday im down there for south island ride.
and its doing work im good at.
and i sure the southern lads are not to bad off a bunch off chaps to ride with......i hope.....

you are not permitted to leave the area.
You and Dave have breathed new life into the previously stagnant Wellington adventure riding scene

perhaps you could commute?

Underground

10th May 2009, 19:16

Apparantly Nelson /Marlborough is screaming out for 'good' digger operators

Aslan

10th May 2009, 19:26

Apparantly Nelson /Marlborough is screaming out for 'good' digger operators

sounds promising for you Joe - certainly a great part of the world over there - go well on Thursday! - cheers S

junkmanjoe

10th May 2009, 19:38

Apparantly Nelson /Marlborough is screaming out for 'good' digger operators

theres digger drivers, and then excavator operators.
big gap in between....
im a fan of the sea side, and have a passon for the machine.
add the two togeather, i mite as well retire there.
i might need a african twin for the long distances to travel.

junkmanjoe

10th May 2009, 19:40

you are not permitted to leave the area.
You and Dave have breathed new life into the previously stagnant Wellington adventure riding scene

perhaps you could commute?

at this stage mark, its just an interview.
but so far hes matched my wage.
Thats good, for over the phone, as we not even meet yet.

Woodman

10th May 2009, 20:41

Great news there Joe

junkmanjoe

10th May 2009, 21:15

mmm retirment by the sea....aarrrrrr yummy...

Paladin

11th May 2009, 12:06

Bloody good news Joe, I'll chill with a latte while you slip into that interview on the Thursday!!!

Fingers crossed eh!

:2thumbsup

Paladin

11th May 2009, 12:13

you are not permitted to leave the area.
You and Dave have breathed new life into the previously stagnant Wellington adventure riding scene

perhaps you could commute?

That's very kind of you Mark, but at the end of the day, whether Joe & are dead keen or not makes no difference if all the other guys in the area aren't bothered to go out riding!
It always feels to me that in the Welly/Kapiti/Hutt/Wairarapa area there's a good GROUP of keen blokes and if one isn't suggesting the next ride then someone else is, eg yourself(!), and that's whats built this momentum for us all!!!!!! Half the fun of all the rides is the fact that the group is full of blokes who are just lovin it & dead keen!!!!

I appreciate you recognising I'm a keen barsteward tho, cos I am LOL!

:2thumbsup

MyGSXF

11th May 2009, 14:27

at this stage its just an interview.
but so far hes matched my wage.
Thats good, for over the phone, as we not even meet yet.

Fantastic news Joe!!!! :2thumbsup Really felt for ya when I saw about your job.. times are hard enough.. especially when ya got a young family to raise! :calm: Wishing you all the best for your interview hun!!!! :hug: kick arse!!!! :stoogie:

junkmanjoe

11th May 2009, 16:02

possably not a good idea to kick his arse on the first interview, might lose my bike boot up his bum....
cheers gen. we will see how we go aye.
you any good at bakeing.

MyGSXF

11th May 2009, 18:20

you any good at bakeing.

I do ok.. but would rather be out playing with chainsaws... ;)

Paladin

11th May 2009, 18:39

I do ok.. but would rather be out playing with chainsaws... ;)

Nelson Chainsaw Massacre....... ooeerrrr!!!!

;)

junkmanjoe

11th May 2009, 18:49

I do ok.. but would rather be out playing with chainsaws... ;)

well i do like butter on my muffins...:whistle:

MXNUT

11th May 2009, 20:24

junkmanjoe

11th May 2009, 20:40

mate i joined www.seek.co.nz
i got offers from picton to taupo and in between.

furkn hell,i dont know where to turn.

my boss has paied out all my hoilday pay, so just final pay to sort out when he kicks me out, with in 4 weeks.
:weep:
mark gas the bike up and join us for the ride mate.
then we worry about it all after weve had a blast.
who knows i might just say in picton yet.

marks

11th May 2009, 20:41

Well unfortunately in just under 2 weeks time i will be unemployed.
My position has been merged with another and as i was on the higher salary ( and the other person was a yes man ) its me thats gone. :Oops:

Joe .... i will see you down at the dole office :calm:

shit thats bad
sorry to hear that Mark

mark gas the bike up and join us for the ride mate. then we worry about it all after weve had a blast.

sounds like a reasonable plan

BMWST?

11th May 2009, 20:52

yea mate i had a feeling it was coming as he was selling some of our machines off.
all we got now is a rake and a shovel.

i beleive you also have quite a good little trencher...:2thumbsup

BMWST?

11th May 2009, 20:55

as long as there are sheep and there still building houses, people will still buy carpet.
so you be sweet mate.

they arent building houses,thats why we have been on four day weeks,on and off for over a year.

tri boy

11th May 2009, 21:06

Bloody shame to hear Mark.
Hopefully something will show up for you. ;)

Aslan

11th May 2009, 21:46

Well unfortunately in just under 2 weeks time i will be unemployed.
My position has been merged with another and as i was on the higher salary ( and the other person was a yes man ) its me thats gone. :Oops:

Joe .... i will see you down at the dole office :calm:

Sorry to hear your news Mark - good luck with the job search - hopefully it'll be a case of 'one door closes and another one opens' - thinking of you - Cheers Aslan :scooter:

Paladin

12th May 2009, 00:11

.......

Joe .... i will see you down at the dole office :calm:

He'll be in the queue right behind me mate! CYA there! :crybaby:

Fingers crossed a new job comes up for you sharpish mate!

Eddieb

14th May 2009, 22:18

Well unfortunately in just under 2 weeks time i will be unemployed.
My position has been merged with another and as i was on the higher salary ( and the other person was a yes man ) its me thats gone. :Oops:

Joe .... i will see you down at the dole office :calm:

Mate, that sux.

Realised where you work whe I got the photo's the other day.

I remember hanging out outisde there Friday and Saturday nights back when everyone was on rgv's bought off Murray De Lacy.

zeRax

15th May 2009, 06:23

meanwhile im handing in my notice today, time for a warcry

wraaaagggrrrghhhh

MXNUT

15th May 2009, 12:56

Mate, that sux.

I remember hanging out outisde there Friday and Saturday nights back when everyone was on rgv's bought off Murray De Lacy.

Theres a name form the past..............
My father owned the building where Murray De lacy worked from

Eddieb

15th May 2009, 12:58

Theres a name form the past..............
My father owned the building where Murray De lacy worked from

:)

He's back in town again, doing servicing out of a warehouse near the rose and crown or whatever it's called up Te Rapa.

dino3310

17th May 2009, 21:11

:)

He's back in town again, doing servicing out of a warehouse near the rose and crown or whatever it's called up Te Rapa.

Cock'n'Bull:devil2:

tri boy

17th May 2009, 23:08

Cock'n'Bull:devil2:

The Bull would barely feel it.:rofl:
(been waiting ages to use that gag). Cheers.:jerry:

MXNUT

18th May 2009, 08:23

The Bull would barely feel it.:rofl:
(been waiting ages to use that gag). Cheers.:jerry:

Me thinks ................. someone has to much spare time :whistle:

junkmanjoe

18th May 2009, 10:38

this thursday is final pay.
i have no job next week.

heres hopeing south island bosses are nice people.

every door ive opened has closed, sorry not at this time maybe in near future.....

over and over i hear this. i have to look for work out off masterton.
thats that then.

telly ho chaps.

MXNUT

18th May 2009, 12:21

this thursday is final pay.
i have no job next week.

every door ive opened has closed, sorry not at this time maybe in near future..... telly ho chaps.

My last day is this friday ...... thats if i can be bothered staying till then. :blank:

Have a good south island holiday Joe, and i hope something turns up for you down there .

But you are right things are pretty grim out there at the moment :brick:

junkmanjoe

18th May 2009, 17:09

Yea i told boss i wont be back to work as im off on weds anyway.

fuk whats 8 hrs going to do...

bart

18th May 2009, 18:09

Sorry to here about your jobs guys. Hope something comes up soon.

I'll buy you a beer or five down south Joe.

junkmanjoe

18th May 2009, 20:16

Sorry to here about your jobs guys. Hope something comes up soon.

I'll buy you a beer or five down south Joe.

do they sell hiny down there, or is it b.y.o

bart

18th May 2009, 21:03

do they sell hiny down there, or is it b.y.o

We may have to slum it and drink speights. :puke:

edit: I'm actually not that fussy. Ranfurly does me just fine.

Woodman

18th May 2009, 21:43

We may have to slum it and drink speights. :puke:

edit: I'm actually not that fussy. Ranfurly does me just fine.

There is no such thing as bad beer.

jafar

18th May 2009, 22:06

There is no such thing as bad beer.

Ranfurly comes bloody close though:sick:

junkmanjoe

19th May 2009, 15:30

waikato very close to swamp piss....
not being nasty or anything......:spanking:

Woodman

19th May 2009, 22:29

waikato very close to swamp piss....
not being nasty or anything......:spanking:

Agreed waikato is awful, but if it was all there was left you would drink it.

junkmanjoe

21st May 2009, 08:38

drink it fast so you get pissed quick.

bart

21st May 2009, 09:36

Yeah, it's only the first 6 that taste bad.

jafar

22nd May 2009, 21:35

drink it fast so you get pissed quick.

Yeah, it's only the first 6 that taste bad.

I'd rather be sober:doh:

junkmanjoe

26th May 2009, 23:59

well im still a bum....
just could fill the bike and head north.
didnt have much luck down south.....:no:

ohh what to do.....:mellow:

MXNUT

27th May 2009, 10:50

Its now my second day of unemployment, a bit strange after going to the same place for the last 15 years.

The wife has put a long list on the fridge of things for me to do :argh::argh:

I had better find a job real quick :doh:

junkmanjoe

27th May 2009, 16:29

great mark, my wife has seen what your wife has done,,, now i have a long list on the fridge....:doh:

ive applyed for a couple jobs in the taupo area.

give me credit for trying...

Paladin

27th May 2009, 18:23

Well I finally had to do it - listed all my decent scuba dive gear on TM today, need the cash!

:crybaby:

As a PADI scuba Instructor that was a painful exercise i can tell you, but needs must and i sure aint sellin my motorcycle!!!!

:no:

buggsubique

27th May 2009, 21:11

shit Dave, that's a big call!? I guess its one of those things you kinda hope doesn't sell?

Same though, I been selling a few toys to get the $ back up...

Paladin

27th May 2009, 22:17

shit Dave, that's a big call!? I guess its one of those things you kinda hope doesn't sell?

Same though, I been selling a few toys to get the $ back up...

Well if I am absolutely honest with myself; I would rather be on my bike than dive around Welly!
The only downside is if I ever do go to Pacific islands to dive i won't have my own gear, but not a major headache! And the PADI Instructing i have done in Welly is freelance and doesn't pay diddly; basically do it for the fun of it, plus I'm signed off of teachin by OSH til my hernia op done anyway.

So yeah hard to do as that gear is damn expensive, but maybe right time to do it! My dry suit, Regs & Dive Computer particularly are bloody good ones so bit of a bummer, but as i said; rather be out adv riding anyway these days, so all good!!!

XF650

28th May 2009, 08:36

Paladin

28th May 2009, 13:40

.......
Hang in there guys, this recession ain't over yet......

Yep, the independent analyst financial newsletters i am plugged into reckon at least 18 months more of this and they reckon the worst is yet to come! These guys are generally VERY accurate and way ahead of the game versus what people get to hear in mainstream media and on Bubblevision TV(CNBC/Bloomberg)!

Tighten the purse strings, pay off debt, and if you DO have spare dosh then put some into physical gold bullion coins to protect your wealth!

junkmanjoe

1st June 2009, 20:34

what could i do tomorrow.........

nothing sleep in and watch tv...:eek:

have fun at work ladies.

im on the doll now......:niceone:

Ruralman

1st June 2009, 23:04

As if Fonterra's (our biggest exporter) projected payout of $4.55 isn't bad enough, it was calculated before the US govt (wankers) announced they are reinstating their export subsidies.
Hang in there guys, this recession ain't over yet......

Make friends with sheep and beef farmers Struan - our lamb prices are bloody close to $40 per head more than last year and all indications at this stage are that will hold at that level (barring a significant rise in the $NZ) next year and beyond.
Wool is still a basket case but the stirrings are there that if it all goes well will see wool rise to be a more valuable commodity over the next few years.
If I didn't have all the extra debt associated with a recent separation then I would be more worried about tax implications than anything else right now!!

junkmanjoe

7th June 2009, 11:33

well 3 more shops closed and closeing down.

micro plumming. masterton.

andersons meats masterton.

carters timber yard Graytown.

more people looking for work.

on the 16 week restart package, getting my tax back i guess.

so got a bit off time to find a decent job now.
and 16 free weeks of rideing....

but i guess i better update a few licences.
so im in a better postion to get that great one off job.

buggsubique

7th June 2009, 13:49

OK, so here's what we'z gonna do:

We need Nordie to hack skynet (aka Google) and divert all internerd searches for "courier" to a new website we're (ie CooneyR - he seems savvy enough :msn-wink:) gonna set up which will offer nationwide services for motorcycle couriers.

We'll have the DB1k SBC riders servicing the cities, the plated trailbikes doing the regions & rural routes and the bigger bikes doing the long legs.

We'll get trade rates on gas & parts for the mother company, passed on to us all who are contracted for our diligent and timely riding services.

Anyone who is currently employed can chuck their job and give it to an unemployed pleb so you can earn a gazzilion dollars a year doing what we love doing.

Adv riders saving the NZ economy - now fly my pretties! :clap:

junkmanjoe

7th June 2009, 14:34

ya know thats not a dumb idea.

cooneyr

7th June 2009, 14:50

OK, so here's what we'z gonna do:

We need Nordie to hack skynet (aka Google) and divert all internerd searches for "courier" to a new website we're (ie CooneyR - he seems savvy enough :msn-wink:) gonna set up which will offer nationwide services for motorcycle couriers.....

I'm not sure about me being internet (HTML) savy. I've just spent 2 hours trying solve problems to get the latest Points of Interest up for the DB1k. Turns out that Google really doesn't like the Irish (Cooney is Irish by the way) cause my problem was that is really didn't like the apostrophe in O'Connell. Two hours to figure out that I had to delete a damn ' :angry2::angry2::angry2::angry2::bash::bash::bash: :bash:

I like the idea of a courier business though. I get the impression they exist in Dorkland but nowhere else in NZ.

Cheers R

junkmanjoe

7th June 2009, 16:02

whos in business with the know of how to set one up.
it is doable, i guess.
could pass the pacile on top of the tuckers, to welly rider.

make up a set of metal panniers to keep packets , papers dry and not squashed.
may be a dorky big top box on the dr.....GPS street maping for speedy delivery....my tank would last me a week running around town.
beef up the shocks to carry extra weight, and go for it.
what we call our selfs....

NordieBoy

7th June 2009, 16:22

what we call our selfs....

Fcukin Couriers.

As in...

"Just call the Fuckin Couriers"...

buggsubique

7th June 2009, 16:25

yeah I'm in the game of money, aka bringing out the worst in people. Manage a little building business. my biggest doubt is the volume required to make it viable - won't get rich carrying an envelope from palmy to wellies - but one bike carrying heaps will, you know what I mean. Hence divert all google searches to us...and maybe the odd phishing / virus attack on Courier post etc for a bit of extra referral :bleh:.

But yeah have a look around wellies Joe - is there a M/C courier? be ideal to have one linking the cities - ie Hutt, Porirua and CBD. bikelists will have the cbd sewn up but I'm sure "Wellington M/C Couriers" would be pretty popular filling that gap between the cities, splitting peak traffic lanes etc :niceone:, including overnight between Wellington and the Wairarapa.

Dunno if I'm serious here or not, but hey, jsut chucking ideas out into the ether!

bart

7th June 2009, 16:36

Bullshit, was a word that sprung to mind. Buuuuuuut. I have heard of instances where hospitals pay taxis horrendous money to transport blood etc in emergency situations. The company I work for sometimes has urgent courier deliveries on weekends between factories, which costs $$$.

If you could tap into some of that action, and be on call 24 hours, 7 days, who knows. Big problem is being limited to small packages.

junkmanjoe

7th June 2009, 16:50

hmmm blood runs to welly and palmy sounds good.

JATZ

7th June 2009, 17:25

Big problem is being limited to small packages.

Get a Goldwing with trailer........

Seriosly though, it's an interesting idea, perhaps, under the umbrella of courier post specialising in rural deliveries. and small runs.
Gravel roads, contact with farmers in out of the way places with farm tracks that need exploring :niceone:

Padmei

7th June 2009, 17:43

Ireckon you guys should buy some DR650s & start up a bike rental company - seriously! There are a lot of enquiries on Adv rider for bike rental companies that don't cost a fortune & guided tours... who knows?

Eddieb

7th June 2009, 17:45

junkmanjoe

7th June 2009, 17:46

like this guy.

BMWST?

7th June 2009, 17:54

like this guy.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=131332&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1244353601

thats you on your way to make yer racks!

junkmanjoe

7th June 2009, 17:56

yea so i can do it, just like bob the builder, yes we can..

buggsubique

7th June 2009, 18:52

you guys should buy some DR650s

Why - whats wrong with a KLR Padmei?:whistle:

Woodman

7th June 2009, 19:35

Once upon a time in a land far far away.....

The company (Square Moves) had contracts with all the London hospitals and labs. We had twice daily blood runs from hospitals all over London to pick up blood, and samples of other things, and take them to the labs. Then pick up the results of the previous runs tests from the lab and take them back to the hospitals.

We're talking 8 or 10 hospitals here though.

mate those motorbike couriers in London are fricken nutters. They all seem to ride big bikes too and there are thousands (hundreds) ((lots)) of them.

Eddieb

7th June 2009, 19:37

mate those motorbike couriers in London are fricken nutters. They all seem to ride big bikes too and there are thousands (hundreds) ((lots)) of them.

Yep. I did it for 18 months through 2 winters.

Padmei

7th June 2009, 19:39

Why - whats wrong with a KLR Padmei?:whistle:

Nothing wrong with KLRs Bubbs however I can't see a DR rider ever going to a KLR for reasons I don't know.

Woodman

7th June 2009, 19:40

Yep. I did it for 18 months through 2 winters.

Bet it had high acc levies or whatever equivalent they have. Just watchin them scared me.

Padmei

7th June 2009, 19:41

Bet it had high acc levies or whatever equivalent they have. Just watchin them scared me.

Yeh my best mate fckd his back bad getting knocked off over there when he was couriering

Woodman

7th June 2009, 19:41

Nothing wrong with KLRs Bubbs however I can't see a DR rider ever going to a KLR for reasons I don't know.

possibly not enough mental capacity to be able to remember how to ride 2 bikes.

bart

7th June 2009, 19:42

Yep. I did it for 18 months through 2 winters.

Mad fookers. My bro inlaw works in the guts of London, and rides his 1200gs beemer most days. Probably not quite what it was designed for.

buggsubique

7th June 2009, 19:48

Mad fookers. My bro inlaw works in the guts of London, and rides his 1200gs beemer most days. Probably not quite what it was designed for.

yeah but I bet if he had a "f*ck the world" moment he could just take the next exit and piss off across Europe without a second thought. I'd even ride with my passport in my back pocket jsut to know I could if I wanted.. :banana:

junkmanjoe

8th June 2009, 10:03

Ground hog day again........................:(

buggsubique

8th June 2009, 11:52

Ground hog day again........................:(

housework done? bathroom clean? floors vaccumed? Tea planned and ready to go in the oven? washing on the line?

Brian d marge

8th June 2009, 12:43

Once upon a time in a land far far away.....

The company (Square Moves) had contracts with all the London hospitals and labs. We had twice daily blood runs from hospitals all over London to pick up blood, and samples of other things, and take them to the labs. Then pick up the results of the previous runs tests from the lab and take them back to the hospitals.

We're talking 8 or 10 hospitals here though.

Yeah , but the time you rented the bike at the end of the day you were borderline for money!

Open call and freelance was where it was at , open call sorted the noobs out !

Stephen

junkmanjoe

8th June 2009, 13:03

housework done? bathroom clean? floors vaccumed? Tea planned and ready to go in the oven? washing on the line?

why arnt you workin. and yes i done my jobs for to day.

:beer: no i need a beer for workin so hard.

buggsubique

8th June 2009, 14:07

why arnt you workin. and yes i done my jobs for to day.

I was on a micro-break...:2thumbsup

buggsubique

8th June 2009, 14:08

and just now I'm on phone hold to some technogeek in asia...

Eddieb

8th June 2009, 14:31

Yeah , but the time you rented the bike at the end of the day you were borderline for money!

Open call and freelance was where it was at , open call sorted the noobs out !

Stephen

Actually they supplied the bikes and did all the maintenance, paid the insurance & there was no weekly rental.

Because of that the job rates were lower than other companies but I was still clearing 450- 500 pounds or more a week running about 2 dozen central city jobs a day plus I'd get outside the M25 2 or 3 times a week so I was happy with that arrangement. A quiet week might have got down to 350 pounds. All I had to do was put gas in the bike and ride it.

junkmanjoe

8th June 2009, 14:52

my son and i just made choc chip muffins, there still hot if any one would like one.

this home shit is turning me in to a house hubby..:oi-grr:

warewolf

8th June 2009, 14:57

I took my wee lad to the zoo this morning... cool!

junkmanjoe

8th June 2009, 15:00

my boys home sick today
so we watching dukes of hazzard and just kicking around.

junkmanjoe

8th June 2009, 16:52

arr fuck have to get up early and go to work.
got some part time work with fulton hogan here for a while.

Eddieb

8th June 2009, 17:01

arr fuck have to get up early and go to work.
Got some part time work with fulton hogan here for a while.

sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brian d marge

8th June 2009, 17:02

Actually they supplied the bikes and did all the maintenance, paid the insurance & there was no weekly rental.

Because of that the job rates were lower than other companies but I was still clearing 450- 500 pounds or more a week running about 2 dozen central city jobs a day plus I'd get outside the M25 2 or 3 times a week so I was happy with that arrangement. A quiet week might have got down to 350 pounds. All I had to do was put gas in the bike and ride it.

I know, Dell was a good mate, he was riding for wheels , before he became the controller at moves as long as I cleared me 100 I was happy , I didn't like long jobs , more money in city

Often though of having a wee holiday and doing it again for a month or two

Stephen

denefoster

8th June 2009, 19:21

My recession present was getting my DRZ stolen. Huzzah ! And not insured, double huzzah ! Now I'm out 15k to buy something new.

If anyone around Wellytown needs a beer to drown their sorrows let me know, god knows I could do with the same !

denefoster

8th June 2009, 19:27

and Matt, you're dead to me for selling the DRZ !

junkmanjoe

8th June 2009, 20:22

denefoster

8th June 2009, 20:58

when was this mate.
is that your one on tm as stolen.

May 29th and nah, not mine as far as I know.

junkmanjoe

8th June 2009, 21:03

May 29th and nah, not mine as far as I know.

sorry to hear.
if ya can get some wheels. come out for a blat on sunday.

buggsubique

8th June 2009, 21:09

and Matt, you're dead to me for selling the DRZ !

Oh don't be like that bro! :hug: I miss her too man! Just means I'm gonna need your help to pull her out of the sand and mud! :buggerd:

Mind you with the big girl in bits in me shed at teh moment I'm missing the simplicity of modern electrics and being a single banger! Can't wait to see your 610.

denefoster

8th June 2009, 21:16

sorry to hear.
if ya can get some wheels. come out for a blat on sunday.

Where? And give me a email or txt (dene@slush.ca / 021606061) I'm currently rocking along on the Big Gay Adventure Bike.. it'll go most anywhere !

junkmanjoe

8th June 2009, 21:29

have a looky on welly ride outs.
we looking at sunday, and you and you bike are more than welcome to come along.
we all out to just have some fun.

junkmanjoe

9th June 2009, 18:49

well first day of part time work today...

yes it sucked eggs big time...... i wana be a bum again...

MXNUT

9th June 2009, 19:27

...... i wana be a bum again...

As the saying goes Joe .........be carefull what you wish for ! :doh:

junkmanjoe

9th June 2009, 20:49

i guess good things come to them who wait.:2thumbsup

junkmanjoe

16th June 2009, 10:36

As the saying goes Joe .........be carefull what you wish for ! :doh:

well mate, looks like you where right....
a bum again...had no ph calls for work for nearly a week...
:doh:

hows every one else doing in our bitter times...

MXNUT

16th June 2009, 10:43

well mate, looks like you where right....
a bum again...had no ph calls for work for nearly a week...
:doh:

hows every one else doing in our bitter times...

Still a bum too ...............:mellow:
:Offtopic:Sick of the continous rain up here at the moment, cant even get outside to do a few projects and no good for riding the bike either. :doh:

junkmanjoe

16th June 2009, 11:01

well that sucks mate.....

oh shit started raining better get the washing in...:laugh:

Eddieb

16th June 2009, 12:43

Still a bum too ...............:mellow:
:Offtopic:Sick of the continous rain up here at the moment, cant even get outside to do a few projects and no good for riding the bike either. :doh:

Well you better turn the rain off for me for the next 2 weeks. I expect it to be sunny up there when I arrive.

MXNUT

16th June 2009, 18:47

Well you better turn the rain off for me for the next 2 weeks. I expect it to be sunny up there when I arrive.

Let us know when you are up this way and if the weather is ok we can hook up for some local rides. Time is one thing i have plenty of at the moment. :done:

Waihou Thumper

16th June 2009, 19:13

Let us know when you are up this way and if the weather is ok we can hook up for some local rides. Time is one thing i have plenty of at the moment. :done:

Always looking for a good ride, doesn't matter where. I have the next few weeks off too, dairy season over and just doing a bit of training that's all...

RedKLR650

19th June 2009, 22:58

mate those motorbike couriers in London are fricken nutters. They all seem to ride big bikes too and there are thousands (hundreds) ((lots)) of them.

I lived just outside London from '85 - '91 working as a professional photographer, and with most of my clients in London, I didn't own a car, but purchased a brand new (1987) KLR600 for trips to the city

The big advantage of an adventure bike ( especially 600's up ) was the fact that the handlebars were high enough to be above everyones wing mirrors - VERY useful when lane splitting :-) :2guns:

I only got knocked off the bike twice in all that time - worst time was getting T-Boned by a car coming out of a side road, result was me sliding across the 4 lanes of Tottenham Court Road watching cars and busses taking evasive action..... new undies that day :-) :shit:

Stu :laugh:

RedKLR650

19th June 2009, 23:22

well mate, looks like you where right....
a bum again...had no ph calls for work for nearly a week...
:doh:

hows every one else doing in our bitter times...

With regards to work Joe, where exactly ( or roughly ) are you based now ? :confused:

Stu

junkmanjoe

20th June 2009, 00:06

now im based in my lounge again. no calls for work for well over a week.

i went out to day door knocking......

NA Sorry
Na sorry
Na sorry
Na sorry

Hmmm seams to be a trend here....one more, then im going home, as im just wasting gas... and thats not cheap.

( Umm you happy to do casual work.....we will call you...)

to be seen...

Paladin

20th June 2009, 08:05

I lived just outside London from '85 - '91 working as a professional photographer, and with most of my clients in London, I didn't own a car, but purchased a brand new (1987) KLR600 for trips to the city

The big advantage of an adventure bike ( especially 600's up ) was the fact that the handlebars were high enough to be above everyones wing mirrors - VERY useful when lane splitting :-) :2guns:

I only got knocked off the bike twice in all that time - worst time was getting T-Boned by a car coming out of a side road, result was me sliding across the 4 lanes of Tottenham Court Road watching cars and busses taking evasive action..... new undies that day :-) :shit:

Stu :laugh:

Tottenham Court Rd is SO busy ALL the time, you lucky you weren't a pancake after that one Stu, bloody close one mate!:shit:

RedKLR650

20th June 2009, 12:26

Tottenham Court Rd is SO busy ALL the time, you lucky you weren't a pancake after that one Stu, bloody close one mate!:shit:

Lets just say that lucky for me, the roads were slightly less congested in the 80's compared to today - I can still remember the vision of looking up at the chassis of a double decker bus coming towards me as I slid across the road. The bike ended up on the opposite footpath and lucky for me, the left radiator and tank took most of the impact which saved my knee from being smashed. The driver went for a skate as he was coming the WRONG way out of a one way side street when he hit me :-) :2guns:

Bike was insured. Two Thousand pounds worth of camera gear wasn't :-(

junkmanjoe

22nd June 2009, 16:28

Yea :2thumbsup got two repilys for jobs today....

both said,
sorry your unsuccessful in your applicaton....:weep:

..................ground hog day tomorrow again......................

crazyhorse

22nd June 2009, 16:35

I will give up on other things before I give up on my bike riding - luckily I haven't been affected - but I do know of a great deal of folk who have.

JATZ

22nd June 2009, 17:37

Yea :2thumbsup got two repilys for jobs today....

both said,
sorry your unsuccessful in your applicaton....:weep:

..................ground hog day tomorrow again......................

Ever thought about leasing/hiring/buying a digger say 3-5 tonne and a small truck and working for y'self
Orrrrrr become a consultant :2thumbsup

junkmanjoe

22nd June 2009, 20:47

its just no worth the trouble, in the long run.

by the time you hire a digger aprox $50-$70 and hour, then a small truck to carry it around on, aprox $70-$100.
then diesel costs on top of that, then dumping charges for spoil, then costings for fill to do the job, and before all of that, you have to try and sell your self to people, to get work, eather radio or paper, or word of mouth.
after all that, you have to charge enough for the job, to cover your costs and try and make money on the job.

there is so many little out fits around our area, its just not worth it.

but yes i have looked in to it a little while ago, and have seen people start up and then close down soon after as well.

its just winter, and its not time for the bigger companys to turn over contracts, its soon but not quite yet.

ive still got CV's out with 5 major road construction companys and all have told me to wait for 2-3 months, when they take off again.

it will come, my number will come up....

cheers for your thoughts.

dino3310

22nd June 2009, 20:58

its just winter, and its not time for the bigger companys to turn over contracts, its soon but not quite yet.

ive still got CV's out with 5 major road construction companys and all have told me to wait for 2-3 months, when they take off again.

it will come, my number will come up....

cheers for your thoughts.

soon as the 1st of july rolls over mate those big fellas will have there new budgets to play with and with a man of your talents one of them will snap you up, come summer mate you'll be that snowed under in work you wont have time to ride i'll have to come down and get the cobwebs of the 650 and take her for a blat :2thumbsup

junkmanjoe

22nd June 2009, 21:14

im hopeing you wont have to come far to pick her up.
ive crossed sticks for taupo....

MMmmmm 42 traverse..... every sunday...ohh fishers track..... oohhh...i want that job bad....:2thumbsup

dino3310

22nd June 2009, 21:18

im hopeing you wont have to come far to pick her up.
ive crossed sticks for taupo....

MMmmmm 42 traverse..... every sunday...ohh fishers track..... oohhh...i want that job bad....:2thumbsup

sweeeeeeet mate

junkmanjoe

22nd June 2009, 21:21

Oh yea you got that right, girl freind.....:2thumbsup

get your shift all sorted...
at least the computer is pluged in.....:lol:

Eddieb

22nd June 2009, 21:30

If you move there you better have a spare room. I'm not missing out on 42nd and Fishers.

And Whanga road is a lot closer too.

Paladin

23rd June 2009, 07:48

If you move there you better have a spare room. I'm not missing out on 42nd and Fishers.

And Whanga road is a lot closer too.

I'll have the couch then!

Group therapy rides LOL!

Box'a'bits

23rd June 2009, 19:57

If you move there you better have a spare room. I'm not missing out on 42nd and Fishers.

And Whanga road is a lot closer too.

Guess if we asked nicely (please please please:drinknsin:drinknsin) we could just arrange to shift the Wgtn crowd up to take advantage of the convenient base...

Mate, frankly I'd rather that you got a job in the 'rapa, just for purely selfish reasons. :yes: :grouphug:

Whanga Rd is definitely on the summer unfinished business agenda.

Now what's the goss re Paladin's bike & your issues with the cops? You can't talk about that on the periphials, then not spill the beans