Maybe we are getting somewhere.

**klingon** · 23rd November 2009, 12:05

I think it's really important for the whole 'cause' and for us as individuals that we don't get burned out by this whole thing.

Set up your own networks if you can - local ones who you can delegate to, and ones further away who can be your own personal cheerleaders.

Here are some examples of people who are supporting me and keeping my energy up:

Hanne. She came along to the big BRONZ meeting and showed herself willing and able to help out and use her own initiative. I shamelessly took advantage of her and her obvious talents, and she has now become an essential part of the Auckland BRONZ team.
Pussy. Just for fun check out the visitor messages on my profile page. I told him early on that I was going to be getting tired soon and would need some cheering up. The man has done a brilliant job and my heart lifts every time I see a new message from him.
The BRU crew. I have just become a new member of the group and find them so supportive that I have no fear in expressing my frustration when I'm exhausted and things aren't going the way I would like. I know I will get unconditional (and confidential) support from them and that's worth its weight in gold.

So look around and see if there is someone in your networks who can fill some of these roles. A friend who's not even a biker? A family member? A KB person who's in a whole different town to you who will pledge to send you supportive texts or visitor messages?

My energy is also waning at times, but I know I'm in this for the long haul so I need to nurture myself and accept nurturing from others.

**klingon** · 23rd November 2009, 12:07

Originally Posted by ready4whatever

Anybody know where nick smith lives? if i still worked at the surveying firm i could find out where his house is, better yet each property that he owns. someone find out and post his address on a thread

Personally I would never endorse protesting at the private home of an MP, or an ACC employee, or anyone else.

We have plenty of other ways we can protest without making it personal.

**Ixion** · 23rd November 2009, 12:08

I agree. This shouldn't be a personal thing. And upsetting children is not good publicity. Office , yes. Home no.

**ready4whatever** · 23rd November 2009, 12:24

Originally Posted by Ixion

I agree. This shouldn't be a personal thing. And upsetting children is not good publicity. Office , yes. Home no.

Nick Smith is affecting my life, at work and home, so why not. Its personal to all of us.

**James Deuce** · 23rd November 2009, 12:35

No he isn't.

It's Government Policy. He's simply the victim/Minister in charge of ACC.

Lighten up.

**Mom** · 23rd November 2009, 16:04

Originally Posted by klingon

I think it's really important for the whole 'cause' and for us as individuals that we don't get burned out by this whole thing.

Set up your own networks if you can - local ones whop you can delegate to, and ones further away who can be your own personal cheerleaders.

Here are some examples of people who are supporting me and keeping my energy up:

Hanne. She came along to the big BRONZ meeting and showed herself willing and able to help outr and use her own initiative. I shamelessly took advantage of her and her obvious talents, and she has now become an essential part of the Auckland BRONZ team.
Pussy. Just for fun check out the visitor messages on my profile page. I told him early on that I was going to be getting tired soon and would need some cheering up. The man has done a brilliant job and my heart lifts every time I see a new message from him.
The BRU crew. I have just become a new member of the group and find them so supportive that I have no fear in expressing my frustration when I'm exhausted and things aren't going the way I would like. I know I will get unconditional (and confidential) support from them and that's worth its weight in gold.

So look around and see if there is someone in your networks who can fill some of these roles. A friend who's not even a biker? A family member? A KB person who's in a whole different town to you who will pledge to send you supportive texts or visitor messages?

My energy is also waning at times, but I know I'm in this for the long haul so I need to nurture myself and accept nurturing from others.

I am tired at the moment. I have frankly been overwhelmed by the number of people that have simply stepped up and done what needed to be done. This must be a team effort, and we must all take care of ourselves. For me this means I am taking a weekend out. We have a refuge at Ruakaka, a caravan at the beach. No radio, no TV, no phone, no internet. Cell phone coverage is patchy at the best of times, we simply dont have them on, apart when Mom o'clock arrives. 5pm every day no matter what I have to ring my Mommy.

My advice, accept any and all offers of help, spread the load so it is not onerous for anyone.

Grab a good crowd of friends around you for support when you are frustrated or angry or simply crying tired.

I am here for the long haul.

**Mom** · 23rd November 2009, 16:08

Originally Posted by ready4whatever

Nick Smith is affecting my life, at work and home, so why not. Its personal to all of us.

Nick Smith is the Minister for ACC in our current government. He is not personally doing anything to you, or to me or to anyone else. He is simply doing his job, the same way I do every day.

I really dont like what is happening at the moment, but I am hardly likely to blame Nick's Myth personally.

**wingrider** · 23rd November 2009, 16:22

Originally Posted by klingon

I think it's really important for the whole 'cause' and for us as individuals that we don't get burned out by this whole thing.

your own personal cheerleaders.

My energy is also waning at times, but I know I'm in this for the long haul so I need to nurture myself and accept nurturing from others.

Now i have a mental picture of Ixion's next briefing.
Klingon with white tennis shoes, red bobby socks, miniskirt and tanktop, wavin fluffy dice in the air screamin "Bullshit"

Yep recon that'll do it. Might reduce Nasty nick to tears.

**Jantar** · 23rd November 2009, 16:28

Originally Posted by wingrider

Now i have a mental picture of Ixion's next briefing.
Klingon with white tennis shoes, red bobby socks, miniskirt and tanktop, wavin fluffy dice in the air screamin "Bullshit"

.......

It'd be worth a ride to Auckland to see that.

**James Deuce** · 23rd November 2009, 17:16

Originally Posted by Jantar

It'd be worth a ride to Auckland to see that.

I'm in! Meet you at the Ferry!

**Mikkel** · 23rd November 2009, 17:27

Originally Posted by James Deuce

I'm in! Meet you at the Ferry!

AKA approximately half-way there

**James Deuce** · 23rd November 2009, 17:34

Some of us know what we're doing.

**klingon** · 23rd November 2009, 17:40

Originally Posted by wingrider

Now i have a mental picture of Ixion's next briefing.
Klingon with white tennis shoes, red bobby socks, miniskirt and tanktop, wavin fluffy dice in the air screamin "Bullshit"

Yep recon that'll do it. Might reduce Nasty nick to tears.

Ixion and I have discussed this and decided that he will wear the tennis shoes, bobby socks and tanktop, and this time I will wear the suit and get to do all the talking.

If I'm really good, he will lend me one of his lovely knitted cardies.

**James Deuce** · 23rd November 2009, 17:42

Originally Posted by klingon

Ixion and I have discussed this and decided that he will wear the tennis shoes, bobby socks and tanktop, and this time I will wear the suit and get to do all the talking.

If I'm really good, he will lend me one of his lovely knitted cardies.

He'll make that tank top look like a wife-beater cardy, you watch.