Okay, how about this?

[jellywrestler]

Now I sit and wait 6 weeks to see what he does.

So does this mean after six weeks you'll see how he's done then go out and look for someone to issue your next ticket to?

[rastuscat]

So does this mean after six weeks you'll see how he's done then go out and look for someone to issue your next ticket to?

Nah. Gonna load the system with trainees. It's kind of self policing. The sensible ones will do training and benefit. The numpties won't.

[Jantar]

...
Anyway, I handed him the ticket (for not indicating one turn), and the letter saying that I'd cancel the ticket if he completed training with one of the approved providers within 6 weeks. I gave him the brochure with the training providers details, and my business card, so he can get back to me......

So how did he take to the idea?

[rastuscat]

So how did he take to the idea?

Seemed a bit surprised, but seemed keen to play the game.

Hope he does.

[Drew]

Anymore "better work stories" for us coppa?

You've not given us a lot to burn you for lately.

[rastuscat]

Anymore "better work stories" for us coppa?

You've not given us a lot to burn you for lately.

Haven't been at work much recently, taking time off for mental health reasons. I'm riding my bicycle far more than my motorbike, and that's been really good for me. I've even considered getting a 2 wheels good, 4 wheels bad tattoo, but that might be excessive.

Mrs Cat would be dark if I did that, and given that she is the highest court of appeal in the land, seems that's that decision made.

[Zedder]

Haven't been at work much recently, taking time off for mental health reasons. I'm riding my bicycle far more than my motorbike, and that's been really good for me. I've even considered getting a 2 wheels good, 4 wheels bad tattoo, but that might be excessive.

Mrs Cat would be dark if I did that, and given that she is the highest court of appeal in the land, seems that's that decision made.

That's good, get those endorphins going.

Standby for Animal Farm jokes though.

[newhere]

Im not a details person, but I like the idea

[Morepower]

Trialled the scheme today, here's how it worked.

Saw a bloke on Gasson St on a big red Triumph. 11 years old but in awesome nick. He happened to be going the same way I was, so I followed him, immediately behind. Thing is, his mirrors appear to be purely for ornamentation. He accelerated too much, weaved across lanes, split moving vehicles, and failed to indicate several turns and lane changes. SHAZAM, thinks I, my first candidate !!

Stopped him some ways down the road, first he knew I was there was when I stuck the bells and whistles on. That's what made me think he was a dream candidate for the Rider Training Inititative (RTI), my pet name for what I'm doing.

Anyway, I handed him the ticket (for not indicating one turn), and the letter saying that I'd cancel the ticket if he completed training with one of the approved providers within 6 weeks. I gave him the brochure with the training providers details, and my business card, so he can get back to me.

Now I sit and wait 6 weeks to see what he does. Wanna run a sweepstake? Here's the options; he pays the $150 (dumb option 1). He defends the ticket (dumb option 2). He does the training which costs $50, tells me, and I cancel the ticket. (option 3)

I'm hoping he takes option 3. The guy in treasury who counts the fine revenue might be gutted, but I'll be stoked. Cool.

I am stunned , sensible policing ! never thought I would see that again .. used to be that way years ago , and before every one goes yes but look at the road toll back then .. well crash a Hillman Hunter or AP5 Valiant at any speed and you pretty much toast , no pre tensioning seat belts and comfy airbags or radials or ... etc etc ... Crashing on Bikes has not change too much though , road still pretty much feels the same now as it did in the late 70's

[imac]

Mrs Cat would be dark if I did that, and given that she is the highest court of appeal in the land, seems that's that decision made.

With ya on that one rastuscat. Mrs Imac and I have an agreement. I won’t get a tattoo if she doesn’t get any article of clothing made of velure. If either of us does then the whole marriage thing is off. It’s worked for the last 22 years

[scumdog]

any article of clothing made of velure.

mmmmm...vellluuuurrre...

[cs363]

mmmmm...vellluuuurrre...

With tassles....

[Oakie]

With tassles....

And sequins?

[FJRider]

And sequins?

Don't be silly ... they're for honda riders ... Scummy's a harley man.

[Oakie]

Perhaps a few discrete sequins on his tassles then.