Well people, this is becoming a bit of a tradition in the Fatt Household, just like drinking piss, eating pies and farting loudly.
This will be my third Christmas message to all you lovely KB folk and once again I look forward to the piss taking, ribbing and general good humour that is the biking community I have come to love, respect and dribble over in my special dark place under the stairs
It is fair to say that 2010 has been a rough, tough and difficult year for many people, certainly a lot of my good friends on KB have had their share of shite to deal with and will be looking forward to arseholing 2010 out the back door.
For me personally, a certain period of 2010 has been the worst I have ever known, certainly in the 13 years I have been privileged to live in this great country.
Death and illness in the family in the UK, domestic strife, a bout of depression, a bike accident, getting done up like a kipper by my bastard ex employers and plenty of other aggro that by the time June rolled around, I had convinced myself that the next stage was for me to exit stage left, one way or another.
But that is all very much behind me now. The support of my amazing wife, a great son and a renewed faith in myself as a person changed all that. And it goes without saying that the KB community helped me through it as well. It still gets me every time when I think of the phone calls, emails and text messages I received from KB’ers when I was at my lowest who kept me going and kept me smiling.
You all know who you are and I owe you all a debt of gratitude that I can never repay, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
On the up side, I backed myself to walk 100kms and raise money for OXFAM during the trailwalk in April. I released ‘Blooze Yeah’ my first real album and played some gigs in support of Blue September which was great fun. Musically doors have started to open and I am taking as many opportunites as I can to further that.
My son is growing up fast and with that is a sense of humour and talent that makes me so proud. He is a great kid and his school report for the year praises him for being simply a nice fella. Mrs Max, well, mate, I love ya. You are my rock, you keep me balanced and focused. After all was said and done we are still here terrorising our neighbours and supermarket checkouts. Thanks hun, you know the rest.
Then there is the privilege and honour of being a founder member of MAG, and the friendships I have been so lucky to nurture as a result. The trip to Taupo wil remain engrained in my mind for ever. Thanks you guys for making me laugh so hard my jaw was aching for a week after.
I have had the pleasure of meeting more and more KB’ers and have enjoyed all of your company. Your wise words, humour, passion and expertise has kept me smiling and, in some cases, kept me on the road.
We are lucky as bikers to have such a strong and loyal community. We may not agree all of the time but we are united in our love of biking, that’s all we need.
I am looking forward to 2011, There is lots happening on the biking , music and family front. I look forward to sharing more quality time on the site and with you all in person.
It is true to say that in some respects, KB’ers saved this fat bastards life, and I can only thank and love you all for that.
So, please please please take care over the holidays. I wish you and all your families and friends a safe and happy Christmas and New Year. Take it easy out there and look after each other.
Thanks again, love you all
Fatt, Mrs & Mini Max xxxxx
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