When we think we've got it tough.

**Waylander** · 24th August 2005, 11:30

Originally Posted by Riff Raff

Happiness is much more attainable than we let ourselves think.

For some yea. But for me happiness is only a twistie road and a full tank of gas away.

**Big Dave** · 24th August 2005, 11:51

I suffer from Australis syndrome.
People laugh at me when I say 'Six', 'Pants' or 'France'.
Reading your words of encouragement give me the strength to carry on.
Cheers.

If you want to remain really positive in your outlook - Turn the television off.

**SARGE** · 24th August 2005, 11:53

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

Sorry to bring my injury up, but even with 24hr a day excruiating pain and a paralysed arm I've not once felt sorry for myself. This is my set of circumstances and I must deal with it. I don't have to remind myself ever that there are people in far worse situations than myself, heck I consider myself to be one of the lucky ones.

for those of you who know me ( and have seen me without my shades..) you know that i am also dealing with a bit of a "Disability.."
i dont let that stop me from riding ( DEPTH PERCEPTION??? WAZZAT?) like a madman..

you are onluy as "disabled" as you let yourself be.. i sold a bike to a guy with one leg.. OAB rides his bike all the rtime.. and i always see retards in cages on the NW

**Marknz** · 24th August 2005, 18:20

Originally Posted by Big Dave

If you want to remain really positive in your outlook - Turn the television off.

Damn right. The only time the box needs to be on is when there is motoGP or WSB racing on, or the occassional rugby fixture.

**bane** · 24th August 2005, 18:48

Originally Posted by Waylander

For some yea. But for me happiness is only a twistie road and a full tank of gas away.

someone has to always bring it back to bloody bikes - good on ya mate

As the song goes, in NZ "we dont know how lucky we are"

**madboy** · 24th August 2005, 19:22

I work in disability claims, and some of the people I deal with really do have quite disabling conditions. But when it comes to attitudes, I like the terminal cancer sufferers the best. They don't give a shit if you miss a payment, bungle a calculation or don't jump when they ask. They don't give a toss that it might take weeks or months for a specialist to come back to you with the information you need to pay them. Because to them, money has lost it's value. It's not going to keep them alive any longer, so they don't worry about it.

In the trade we have to "reserve" each claim. That is, we take the information that we have at hand and decide how long we think the claim will go for, then do some math to determine how much that will cost the company. It's purely an accounting thing, and has no impact on the claim management at all (although obviously the bigger reservings get more active case management than the little ones). But it's pure bloody guesswork. Why? Cos you have to guess the claimant's mentality. In many cases the condition is irrelevant. Having a disability isn't what stops you from getting on with life, it's your reaction to it.

Frosty, OAB and those who have posted here have it in one - it's a choice.

Today I chose to have a good day...

**WINJA** · 24th August 2005, 21:24

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

Sorry to bring my injury up, but even with 24hr a day excruiating pain and a paralysed arm I've not once felt sorry for myself. This is my set of circumstances and I must deal with it. I don't have to remind myself ever that there are people in far worse situations than myself, heck I consider myself to be one of the lucky ones.

AND IF ANY OF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGED WHEATHER GOOD OR BAD YOU
MIGHT NOT HAVE MET WHO YOU MET , HAD WHO YOU HAD OR DONE WHAT YOU DONE , SOME STRANGE AND NOT VERY GOOD CIRCUMSTANCES LED ME TO THE PARTNER I HAVE NOW , IF I WEIGH UP ALL THE BAD THINGS THAT HAPPENED AND DOUBLED IT ID STILL CHOOSE THAT PATH

**scumdog** · 24th August 2005, 21:27

Originally Posted by WINJA

AND IF ANY OF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGED WHEATHER GOOD OR BAD YOU
MIGHT NOT HAVE MET WHO YOU MET , HAD WHO YOU HAD OR DONE WHAT YOU DONE , SOME STRANGE AND NOT VERY GOOD CIRCUMSTANCES LED ME TO THE PARTNER I HAVE NOW , IF I WEIGH UP ALL THE BAD THINGS THAT HAPPENED AND DOUBLED IT ID STILL CHOOSE THAT PATH

I think I know what you mean WINJA and I agree, sort of kharma eh?

**WINJA** · 24th August 2005, 21:27

Originally Posted by FROSTY

I've been feeling pretty low lately.Financial and health problems have really put a big dent in my plans. Feelling pretty sorry for myself to be honest

Then On TV last night I saw a program about a guy my age. He's had cerebral palsy his entire life.Clearly he is an inteligent human being but one unable to carry out the most basic of motor functions.
He and His 65 year old father (yes 65) compete in marathons all over the united states. His dad literally pushes or pulls him every step or stroke of the way.
What greater reminder,What greater inspiration could we ask for??
Puts all our niggly little problems in prospective doesn't it??

NEXT TIME I SEE YOU IM GOING TO KICK YOU IN THE NUTS JUST TO TAKE YOUR MIND OFF YOUR OTHER PROBLEMS

:eyepoke:

**MadDuck** · 24th August 2005, 21:32

Originally Posted by WINJA

NEXT TIME I SEE YOU IM GOING TO KICK YOU IN THE NUTS JUST TO TAKE YOUR MIND OFF YOUR OTHER PROBLEMS

:eyepoke:

Hell yeah that will work...take away his "man parts" ooouuccchhh

Boys!

**WINJA** · 24th August 2005, 21:32

Originally Posted by scumdog

I think I know what you mean WINJA and I agree, sort of kharma eh?

I DONT KNOW ABOUT KARMA , BUT I KNOW THE BALANCE OF MY MISFORTUNE WAS SO FINE THAT ONE GOOD THING AT THE TIME COULD HAVE FUCKED EVERYTHING

**WINJA** · 24th August 2005, 21:34

Originally Posted by MadDuck

Hell yeah that will work...take away his "man parts" ooouuccchhh

Boys!

HEY STINKY , YES YOU , PAINT MY ROOF OR THE DOG GETS IT

**Hitcher** · 24th August 2005, 21:37

Originally Posted by FROSTY

I've been feeling pretty low lately.Financial and health problems have really put a big dent in my plans. Feelling pretty sorry for myself to be honest

Then On TV last night I saw a program about a guy my age. He's had cerebral palsy his entire life.Clearly he is an inteligent human being but one unable to carry out the most basic of motor functions.
He and His 65 year old father (yes 65) compete in marathons all over the united states. His dad literally pushes or pulls him every step or stroke of the way.
What greater reminder,What greater inspiration could we ask for??
Puts all our niggly little problems in prospective doesn't it??

I'll drag you around behind my bike for a while, if you think it will help...