Today's youth!!

**Conquiztador** · 28th July 2007, 15:53

My oldest (18yo) tells me that when he takes off on his NZ250 she hesitates.
"No worries" I say, "we should probably have a look at the carbi. Perhaps adjusting the needle up a notch might fix it?".
"Cool" he says, "can we look at that today?"
"No sweat" I say. "As soon as we get back from your soccer we get stuck in. Only take us 1/2 hour".

So we get back from his soccer, I change clothes, grab a sandwich and a cuppa. Then I get stuck in. I am interested in fixing the problem.
While I have the carbi off I also fix the choke that had a problem with not staying out.

Two beers, 2 hours later (I fixed a few other things to, as you do, while sitting otside in the HB winter sun of 20 degrees...) it is all done. Now we should have a test ride to se if the problem is sorted.

As on que he appears, says: "I fell asleep..."
"All OK" I say. "U wanna take her for a test ride and see if the problem is sorted."

Off he goes. Comes back and says: "Yep, all sweet!"

I say: "You can put the side covers back on"
"OK" He says, and gets stuck in.

"Why do you still have the helmet on?" I ask.
"Oh" he says. "Mark just texted me, I am shooting over to his place"

He gets his bag and mounts the bike.
He says: "Dad, can you wash my black T as I need it for work tonight, it is on the floor in my room..."
"No sweat" I say.
"C U" He says and takes off.

What he does not know is that this is all part of my plan.

When all four have moved out and I have made sure they have good jobs and good incomes and they live in four parts of the world I will sell everything I have and travel. I will spend 3 months of each year at each ones place (As I make sure they spread out evenly so there is always summer somewhere). They will all have a decent bike for me to ride.

And I have decided to live until I am 99...

**JimO** · 28th July 2007, 16:29

you wish..they get it so good at home they wont want to leave so the various girlfriends/wives will move in as well and eventually you will move into a rest home to get some peace

**tri boy** · 28th July 2007, 16:41

You wouldn't want it anyother way.

**Conquiztador** · 28th July 2007, 16:47

Originally Posted by jimjim

you wish..they get it so good at home they wont want to leave so the various girlfriends/wives will move in as well and eventually you will move into a rest home to get some peace

You are a sad old man... ;-)

**u4ea** · 28th July 2007, 16:57

haha I like your strategy !!! better watch out tho a they may never leave home!!! I may be inheriting a 14 yr old,quite good really ,dont have nine months of puking and hes old enough to get my bottle

**yungatart** · 28th July 2007, 17:03

Originally Posted by Conquiztador

What he does not know is that this is all part of my plan.

When all four have moved out and I have made sure they have good jobs and good incomes and they live in four parts of the world I will sell everything I have and travel. I will spend 3 months of each year at each ones place (As I make sure they spread out evenly so there is always summer somewhere). They will all have a decent bike for me to ride.

And I have decided to live until I am 99...

I'm with you, although I am going one better...my 16 y/o wrote in his diary when he was 7 that he was going to be rich and famous when he got older AND he was going to look after us in our "old age". He signed it too, and yes, I still have it...and will hold him to it

**idb** · 28th July 2007, 17:26

As the old saying goes
"Get your revenge....live long enough to be a burden to your children"

**Edbear** · 28th July 2007, 18:05

Ah, the best laid plans...

31 year-old son is now back home with us and youngest daughter moved out a couple years ago, got married 1 year ago and they moved into our flat upstairs. They are moving into Auck in Sept and eldest daughter and hubby were asking about moving into the flat...

I think they've decided that a small, 1 bedroom upstairs flat is not really suitable for the Grandson, though.

We are seriously considering selling up and getting a small unit just for us!

Have to say, though, we do miss them terribly when they leave...

**Conquiztador** · 28th July 2007, 18:10

Originally Posted by Edbear

Ah, the best laid plans...

31 year-old son is now back home with us and youngest daughter moved out a couple years ago, got married 1 year ago and they moved into our flat upstairs. They are moving into Auck in Sept and eldest daughter and hubby were asking about moving into the flat...

I think they've decided that a small, 1 bedroom upstairs flat is not really suitable for the Grandson, though.

We are seriously considering selling up and getting a small unit just for us!

Have to say, though, we do miss them terribly when they leave...

You missed step one of my plan: Make sure they have a good job and income!!!

**Edbear** · 28th July 2007, 18:15

Originally Posted by Conquiztador

You missed step one of my plan: Make sure they have a good job and income!!!

LOL!!! My son-in-law earns almost double what I do, (plus my daughter's wages), and our son about the same as me. Other son-in-law with the Grandson is on about $10k more than me!

I'm between jobs at the mo, too...

**Conquiztador** · 28th July 2007, 18:25

Originally Posted by Edbear

LOL!!! My son-in-law earns almost double what I do, (plus my daughter's wages), and our son about the same as me. Other son-in-law with the Grandson is on about $10k more than me!

I'm between jobs at the mo, too...

You are in between jobs. That makes your income $250 on dole.
Your son-in-law makes almoust double: $480/week
And your son has same income as U: $250.
Grandson gets around $450/week.

Sorry, they are not gonna buy you bikes for your old age. ;-)

**Conquiztador** · 28th July 2007, 18:30

Who ever you are.

You gave me a bling for this thread. Cheers!

But I just have to share your info.

Here:
awwwww, im twenty, back at home with two broken hands from crashing my 'race' bike and asking mum to cut up my dinner, but i try and show her shes appreciated, heheh

Seriously thou, if U were mine I would be cutting your meat too.

Just remember her when she grows older.

**Edbear** · 28th July 2007, 18:33

Originally Posted by Conquiztador

You are in between jobs. That makes your income $250 on dole.
Your son-in-law makes almoust double: $480/week
And your son has same income as U: $250.
Grandson gets around $450/week.

Sorry, they are not gonna buy you bikes for your old age. ;-)

I've had no income for four weeks, been living off my severance pay and the wife's wages. So money is starting to become an issue. Should have a job by next week though if interviews I've had go according to expectations. I have been a bit picky...

Their incomes were compared with my last job.

**Conquiztador** · 28th July 2007, 19:56

Originally Posted by Edbear

I've had no income for four weeks, been living off my severance pay and the wife's wages. So money is starting to become an issue. Should have a job by next week though if interviews I've had go according to expectations. I have been a bit picky...

Their incomes were compared with my last job.

...All well.... (Need to add dots to make message long enuf)