Farkin Fellas - Personal whinge

[CPB]

I don't think he CAN respect anyone's feelings, if he can't respect every driver on the roads that he's driving on when he's drunk, then why would he respect my feelings, since I've known him for 6 years. He can stay in his little world with his ali cans of beer and I'll move on to meeting new people and keep going with my bike, his world will stay the same, mine will change and become a better one :spudbooge

It's a pretty sad state of affairs with excessive alcohol and dangerous behaviour, but it comes down to the individual to change their ways and no end of promises will make any difference.
My gorgeous girl (and others) was concerned at my increased quantitiy of alcohol consumption and my newly developed agressive behaviour once pissed, so I knocked it on the head last year. I never drove drunk or hurt anyone, but hearing the concerns of people who gave a shit about me meant more to me than getting pissed. I haven't missed it at all, I'm a few sammies short of a picnic anyway, so once everyone else has had a few, they're just starting to get to my level!!
Your mate has a few lessons to learn, hopefully they're learnt without hurting others in the process.

Keep the bike, get out there and live life! Enjoy the freedom and joy bikes can provide!

[SDU]

Hey Roks good on you.
Stick to the riding if thats what you enjoy, good way to make new friends.
I usually have mon-wednes of work, so pm me if you are able to go for a rdie on any of those days. (I can always take my 250)
Cheers
SDU

[Rashika]

yeah I'm always here too Roks!

[roks]

It's a pretty sad state of affairs with excessive alcohol and dangerous behaviour, but it comes down to the individual to change their ways and no end of promises will make any difference.
My gorgeous girl (and others) was concerned at my increased quantitiy of alcohol consumption and my newly developed agressive behaviour once pissed, so I knocked it on the head last year. I never drove drunk or hurt anyone, but hearing the concerns of people who gave a shit about me meant more to me than getting pissed. I haven't missed it at all, I'm a few sammies short of a picnic anyway, so once everyone else has had a few, they're just starting to get to my level!!
Your mate has a few lessons to learn, hopefully they're learnt without hurting others in the process.

Keep the bike, get out there and live life! Enjoy the freedom and joy bikes can provide!

Good on you!!!! You obviously have great respect for people close to you, and don't just think of yourself. That's the difference between you and him, he doesn't care and although he's tried to cut down on drinking a couple of times, it's lasted no more than a week and the last time he failed I got the blame because apparently I was supposed to encourage him and pat him on the back and tell him how clever he was. What he needs to do is take the big step and say "I am an alcoholic". Thank you very much for writing what you did.

I am keeping the bike 90% for me and 10% for the fact that it will bug him that I'm off enjoying myself and living my life without him.

I look forward to some rides with Kiwibikers and some new friendships.

[roks]

That's why bikes have mirrors and relationships don't. Don't look back huh...
Hope Mrs Oakie and I see you on the roads some time. [/QUOTE]

What a bloody brilliant saying and see me on the roads you certainly will

[dangerous]

I don't really feel confident to ride with a group so my quandry is, do I give up and well my bike or find a new buddy or two to ride with?

Hi Rok's, sorry to hear about you and Rob...... you would think that roudy Guzzi of his would rattle some sence into him aye.

Now get a bit of riding in and if its not you then at least ya tried, ride on out here for a quick spin sometime if ya want, and any probs with the bike or riding then I can sort it for ya, enjoy the bike

[Sniper]

Roks, be careful of dangerous and bikes. His influence can cause weird things to happen. My bike came back clean from the rally. All My hard work at collecting spoonge.

[roks]

Roks, be careful of dangerous and bikes. His influence can cause weird things to happen. My bike came back clean from the rally. All My hard work at collecting spoonge.

hehehe...he does look kinda dodgy eh

[roks]

for all of those I was supposed to have contacted. Last weekend ended up being very busy, and this week has been frantic at work...roll on 5pm tomorrow

[Qman]

Hey Roks

Great to hear your sticking with the bike.
Getting back into riding was the best thing i have done in a long time.

[janno]

Roks - I was in your position last year with relying heavily on someone else that I didn't really enjoy riding with. Riding with one or two others is brilliant and sociable but you will get such a buzz from going out by yourself and gaining confidence.

I started by riding about 20 mins at a time a couple of times a week, adrenalin madly pumping, just around my suburb, and I've built up to happily doing up to 550ks in a day by myself and no disasters yet touch wood. It is really social going out by yourself as people are always keen to chat to you and it's fun giving everyone a cheery wave. The very first time I went out by myself (had a blazing row with ex and he rode off in a huff), I dropped the bike twice!!!! Two stupid beginner mistakes at a halt. Anyway guys on both occasions materialised out of nowhere, got me upright, and even managed to do a bit of flirting with me at the same time. This gave me a lot of confidence that even when the worst happens someone will help out and not be an arsehole about it.

In my opinion you should set yourself the goal of riding alone, start small in places you know people will be, and don't give up. Enjoy your rides with others but make sure you get yourself in the position that you are not beholden to anyone if the mood to go for a ride takes hold.

[roks]

Hey Roks

Great to hear your sticking with the bike.
Getting back into riding was the best thing i have done in a long time.

absolutely I am, I enjoy it and plan to go for a nice solo ride this weekend sometime

[Sniper]

PM me anytime you want roks. Im free all this week

[roks]

thanks for your message....the poor bike is collecting dust, so out she comes for a clean and polish and then off we go. I quite like riding by myself, it's a good time to just get out and have nothing in your mind. I've also had invitations from several to go out for rides, so I won't always be alone. This site is such a great friendly place.