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    I grew up - seriously...

    Most of you that know me (or at least 'know' me on here) will quite rightly perceive me to be pretty relaxed about most things and fairly flippant at the best of times. Sure I do make the odd mature post but for the most part, I like to be fairly relaxed. The following rambles a bit but bear with me....

    I got my license when I was 15 (a few moons ago now) back when you could do all your licenses in a day - I did my car and bike license within 15 minutes of each other. So when I changed my old book license over to a card one somehow my bike license disappeared and I found out I'd have to resit the whole thing! So last year I decided to go through the whole thing again at my own pace (I'd ridden for years - no big deal) I thought.

    I had an accident back in Feb and didn't get busted then either, Oh no that wasn't what changed. I'd been working through the insurance claim and all the associated shit. My boss was helping me out with stuff and it was him that changed my attitude. I didn't care if I wasn't licensed. It made no difference to me - I was a careful rider (*Tui*) The thing that changed for me was when he asked me if I had my license - I was honest with him and told him no. I offended him.. really offended him. A person I really respect. He was loud and angry but I done him wrong. Big deal? Not to me. This person is not just a boss. He's a mentor, a leader and a friend.

    So I haven't ridden since then (my bike at least - RF900) for 2 1/2 months - self imposed - I made a promise... until today. I went and borrowed a 250 Marauder from WMCC and sat my full - AND PASSED!! Normally not too big a deal - but to me it means a lot. Thanks to those here who've helped with a couple of "Growing up" things I needed a hand with over the last couple of months.. Thanks. And now I'm having a beer...

    (O and I really really liked the SV1000 that Pete let me ride as a treat!!)
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    well congats Col on being legal again .. guess its a nice feeling too huh

    also good on you for making the decision not to ride .. & sticking with it
    Have to Karma ... Justice catches up eventually !!

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    Well Done... congratulations =)
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    Congrats - on both counts!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Colapop View Post
    I went and borrowed a 250 Marauder from WMCC and sat my full - AND PASSED!!
    Yeeaahhhhh! I forgot this was happening today.
    Quote Originally Posted by Colapop View Post
    (O and I really really liked the SV1000 that Pete let me ride as a treat!!)
    Good man, blurring the line between salesman and pusher once again

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    Quote Originally Posted by Colapop View Post
    So when I changed my old book license over to a card one ....
    And here was me thinking I was the only one that used to have a book for a license and used to go and buy the little stickers to glue in each year......

    Quote Originally Posted by Colapop View Post
    sat my full - AND PASSED!! Normally not too big a deal -
    What you talking about Willis? getting your full is always a reason to celebrate!!!
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    Nonono,

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    Quote Originally Posted by Colapop View Post
    - I was honest with him and told him no. I offended him.. really offended him. A person I really respect. He was loud and angry but I done him wrong. Big deal? Not to me. This person is not just a boss. He's a mentor, a leader and a friend.
    Tis all good Cola, he may have been annoyed but you were honest with him...that'll stick...not the other stuff...give it time

    Congrats on your full !!
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    Growing up is overrated, why start now?

    Well done man. Now you can go around all the stores test riding everything, that's how I broke my full in

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    Congrats!!! And Well Done Matey!!

    Means I should get off my bum and get my restricted then.

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    Malo - Well done big fella.

    We grow - we make mistakes - we learn - we grow - we make mistakes - we learn...etc.. Its all good.

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    why was ur boss angry? Cos u were riding with out, or cos spmehow it affected ur work?


    Congratulations.
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    Well done Col! Good work, and hopefully set an example for a few others out there who are procrastinating! Enjoy your beer luv!

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    Made a promise and saw it through to a happy ending. Pat ya self on the back.

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    Well done mate, now you need to get your full Cuddler License
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    So whaddaya gonna do with the nice yellow "L" plate???
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