Welcome Greg Power

**Greg Power** · 24th June 2005, 12:22

This is all new to me this chatting etc. I am a real newbie when it comes to interactive stuff on websites. My website is used to disseminate information - you can have a look if you like www.poweradventures.co.nz . I obviously don't know any of you with all those funny names etc. Maybe I am the odd one out using my real name.
I am no legend - I am an enthusiast who just happened to ride quite well but got noticed because I spoke out against unfairness, lazy officials and untruths. I have made myself unpopular at times with officialdom but believe in motorcycling. It seems most of you have the same passion as I or is that I have the same passion as you. here is a bit about myself if you are interested. IF not, sorry to bore you.
I used to ride Trials quite well in the 70's then changed to Enduro in the 80's then in the 90's I rode endurance races in Australia and NZ with the australian Safari my favourite. Was on the board of Motorcycling NZ for five years then ran the Honda Off Road Race team for five years. Currently run power adventures which is a very small business with a motorcycle park and run trailrides, race events, adventure rides and coaching plus our Family Day trailrides. keeps me pretty busy for sure. My Son Christopher is a top racer competing in Moto X on his CRF450 and Enduro on his CR125. He also races X Country - his successes include leading the NZ Enduro Champs, second in the 1005 GNCC outright, top ten placings in the National MX, lots of racing, Top result in the Australian 4 Day Enduro. Keeps me busy supporting him as well.

Will look forward to talking to you all and to all those who I know, have met or whatever, Hi.
Cheers
Greg

**merv** · 24th June 2005, 12:25

Good to hear from you Greg, and welcome again.

**Coyote** · 24th June 2005, 12:26

Wilkommen to the site

**Motu** · 24th June 2005, 12:47

You also came back to trials for a short time mid 80s and helped revamp things....getting away from the old A and B class and going to 3 grades which made it easier for everyone.

**Greg Power** · 24th June 2005, 20:07

Hi Everyone
Glad to be around - I don't understand how or what I should be doing with in the site and I am not familiar with the workings of forums, messages, etc Really a surfer virgin.
Don't know who you all are with the false names either but Iexpect I will get used to it.
Cheers
Greg

**Ixion** · 24th June 2005, 20:09

Welcome. .

**Firefight** · 24th June 2005, 20:11

Originally Posted by Greg Power

Hi Everyone
Glad to be around - I don't understand how or what I should be doing with in the site and I am not familiar with the workings of forums, messages, etc Really a surfer virgin.
Don't know who you all are with the false names either but Iexpect I will get used to it.
Cheers
Greg

hey Greg, even though I am the most un geek person on KB, I will come round one day soon, and show you what little I know, that should be enuff for you to get by.

Dave E aka Firefight

**Wellyman** · 24th June 2005, 22:07

Hey greg it is me Dan B here. CRF230 hint hint nudge nudge

**MadDuck** · 24th June 2005, 22:17

Well poor you if FF enticed you to KB. Hes a dodgey bugger didnt you know

Welcome to KB Greg

**Firefight** · 24th June 2005, 22:26

Originally Posted by MadDuck

Well poor you if FF enticed you to KB. Hes a dodgey bugger didnt you know

Welcome to KB Greg

hey , I resemable that

F/F

**FEINT** · 24th June 2005, 23:59

Welcome Greg.

**StoneChucker** · 25th June 2005, 08:18

Hi Greg

Nice to have a new face on here, especially someone with so much experience (who I can pick for knowledge, and cast aside once I'm done

)

Don't let the site workings intimidate you, just take it slow and bit by bit it will make sense. Regarding the "false names" (nicknames) you're not the only one who has trouble. Imagine attending KB events and meeting people for the first time. We introduce ourselves by our nickname primarily, and now and then our real name too. That makes two names to remember, especially hard if you're someone who isn't good with names to start with!

Over time you learn who is who, and it's easier.

The forums here are the message boards, or the place where everyone starts threads (new topics) and reads other people's threads and replies to them. That is the main part of the site that people use.

There is also PM (private messaging). Basically click on someone's name and select Send Private Massage and it's self explanatory after that. Dave E (FireFight) offered to show you the ropes sometime, I'd highly recommend that, it will speed up the learning process imensely.

I look forward to reading about your experiences.
See ya
Dave S (StoneChucker)