NZ Championships' dates?

**Robert Taylor** · 9th June 2014, 08:47

Originally Posted by Moto-Dynamix

So are you also going to start naming names of who owes you money again like you have in the past on here? Stop trying to be MR Perfect and concentrate on your job man, gets rather boring reading your letters to the editor just like your father did

So you attended all rounds of the Nationals helping people? For me personally I helped a lot of people at my direct cost, at every single round.

I expressed an opinion as you have done, mores the pity that it wasnt taken on board with some degree of graciousness. We all want more more more but who pays? And can everyone get the time off / justify the time away? Thats what I was driving at without need for anyone to get bitter and twisted or personal.

**Robert Taylor** · 9th June 2014, 08:48

Originally Posted by Moto-Dynamix

Was he PAID to be there? Same to you Jellybelly

Of course being paid to do something is an absolute no no! To recover costs is of course a pipe dream!

**jellywrestler** · 9th June 2014, 09:23

Originally Posted by Moto-Dynamix

Was he PAID to be there? Same to you Jellybelly

Define paid Shaun? hope this clears it up

I commentated at 17 meetings last year and got a ticket and a programme into each
1 I got enough to run my van to and from, inc RUC and a free lunch,
For five of them I got about 80% of travel expenses only, no accomadation etc, half the time lunch was laid on, and one gave me a couple of hundy as well.
For six of them combined I got a voucher for $30 of a t shirt, and lunch at each meeting.
For one I got a t-shirt
For one I got approx 1/3 of travel cost, some beers and some food and a bed
For one I got a ticket in for my partner.
The others nada.

To be fair some meetings I've been offered accom as well but being a bedwetter prefer to stay outside.
the closest track to me is a little over two hours and spent approx 15 lost days of work I could've been earning a buck, but I look at this as my choice and if anyone who resents me getting a dollar I don't mind if i live rent free in their Head.

**scrivy** · 9th June 2014, 10:38

Originally Posted by jellywrestler

To be fair some meetings I've been offered accom as well but being a bedwetter prefer to stay outside.
the closest track to me is a little over two hours and spent approx 15 lost days of work I could've been earning a buck, but I look at this as my choice and if anyone who resents me getting a dollar I don't mind if i live rent free in their Head.

You're being used Spyda.......

FFS... ask for KOHA.......

**jellywrestler** · 9th June 2014, 11:04

Originally Posted by scrivy

You're being used Spyda.......

FFS... ask for KOHA.......

On occasions it may be that way but I enjoy what I do. There are times when a little more sustanance would be good, standing on a balcony all day in the hot sun with nout more than tap water is a bit tough, sounds like a winge but depending on how I travel don't often have a chilly bin with me, or if I'm there for a couple of days it's hard to keep a chilly bin serviced too (not talking beer here)
hey I put in a lot less than a lot of people, my meeting usually starts when i get there and finishes when prizegiving is over, there are so many people with many hours input before, during and after.

i'm always at the bar afterwards with a spare hand for another cup of tea...

**Shaun Harris** · 9th June 2014, 11:14

Originally Posted by jellywrestler

Define paid Shaun? hope this clears it up

I commentated at 17 meetings last year and got a ticket and a programme into each
1 I got enough to run my van to and from, inc RUC and a free lunch,
For five of them I got about 80% of travel expenses only, no accomadation etc, half the time lunch was laid on, and one gave me a couple of hundy as well.
For six of them combined I got a voucher for $30 of a t shirt, and lunch at each meeting.
For one I got a t-shirt
For one I got approx 1/3 of travel cost, some beers and some food and a bed
For one I got a ticket in for my partner.
The others nada.

To be fair some meetings I've been offered accom as well but being a bedwetter prefer to stay outside.
the closest track to me is a little over two hours and spent approx 15 lost days of work I could've been earning a buck, but I look at this as my choice and if anyone who resents me getting a dollar I don't mind if i live rent free in their Head.

I know you do it for love, My question was after your reply at my comment re no suspension tech helping john, was he getting paid to be there to help john

**Robert Taylor** · 9th June 2014, 11:24

Originally Posted by Moto-Dynamix

I know you do it for love, My question was after your reply at my comment re no suspension tech helping john, was he getting paid to be there to help john

So what is your point?

**Shaun Harris** · 9th June 2014, 11:38

Originally Posted by Robert Taylor

So what is your point?

Curiosity I guess. I know and respect the fact that all business needs to make a living Robert

**ellipsis** · 9th June 2014, 18:57

Originally Posted by jellywrestler

Define paid Shaun? hope this clears it up

I commentated at 17 meetings last year and got a ticket and a programme into each
1 I got enough to run my van to and from, inc RUC and a free lunch,
For five of them I got about 80% of travel expenses only, no accomadation etc, half the time lunch was laid on, and one gave me a couple of hundy as well.
For six of them combined I got a voucher for $30 of a t shirt, and lunch at each meeting.
For one I got a t-shirt
For one I got approx 1/3 of travel cost, some beers and some food and a bed
For one I got a ticket in for my partner.
The others nada.

To be fair some meetings I've been offered accom as well but being a bedwetter prefer to stay outside.
the closest track to me is a little over two hours and spent approx 15 lost days of work I could've been earning a buck, but I look at this as my choice an knowing that if anyone who resents me getting a dollar I don't mind if i live rent free in their Head.

...just another volunteer...with an absolute love of what we are, what we do, and always at risk of, somehow in our 2 degrees of separation, being mistaken for something other than what we are...our miniscule sport would not exist if it wasn't for people with a lot to do, giving their time away...for love...for no apparent reason other than to be vilified by some cunt that probably has the time, but not the commitment...not directed at you TT winner, just seemed a good time to draw attention...

**Shaun Harris** · 9th June 2014, 19:12

Originally Posted by ellipsis

...just another volunteer...with an absolute love of what we are, what we do, and always at risk of, somehow in our 2 degrees of separation, being mistaken for something other than what we are...our miniscule sport would not exist if it wasn't for people with a lot to do, giving their time away...for love...for no apparent reason other than to be vilified by some cunt that probably has the time, but not the commitment...not directed at you TT winner, just seemed a good time to draw attention...

Great explanation of the reality of the sport I have been heavily involved in since 1986 with helping myslef and many many other riders in the back ground with advise,guidance and financuall assistance just like Jelly and others

**Drew** · 9th June 2014, 19:16

There seem to be people, who are more concerned with what everyone else is doing than what they themselves are doing.

Seem cocked up to me.

Who cares if Mr Ross paid a suspension tech to be there? You looking to apply for the job next year Shaun?

About the only thing I intend to do next year, that I haven't in the past, is try and keep Spyda and his offsider hydrated throughout the day. Last time I went up to the commentary box I did take a beer for him, but there was a hold up on track so I waited longer than I expected and drunk it for him too...in front of him, because I'm a cunt.

**ellipsis** · 9th June 2014, 19:21

Originally Posted by Drew

Who cares if I'm a cunt

...not me, cunts are useful...

**Shaun Harris** · 9th June 2014, 19:23

Originally Posted by Drew

There seem to be people, who are more concerned with what everyone else is doing than what they themselves are doing.

Seem cocked up to me.

Who cares if Mr Ross paid a suspension tech to be there? You looking to apply for the job next year Shaun?

About the only thing I intend to do next year, that I haven't in the past, is try and keep Spyda and his offsider hydrated throughout the day. Last time I went up to the commentary box I did take a beer for him, but there was a hold up on track so I waited longer than I expected and drunk it for him too...in front of him, because I'm a cunt.

I love the way you are so perfect in all you do Drew