The best post I have ever read on Kiwibiker.

[dmouse]

just been out for a ride, and this story kept popping into my head and the only genuine reason i can think why he is behaving the reckless way he is, is that he misses his mate bruce so much, he is not good enough to emulate him, so he is on a mission to destroy himself to be with his mate, bad news here for him, his mate is gone and thats the end of it, he would pay more respect to his mate by not making the same mistakes if any were made by bruce, if he is as close as he says he would know.

all said i cant feel sorry for him only the people he leaves behind, and the poor sods that will have to scrape his mess off of the road.

[MadDuck]

Sadly, I think Mr Jim2 is right.

Horses, water and all that.

I've found by now that I can identify the newbies that have what it takes for the long haul. And those that haven't.

The first do not need the results of stupidity explained to them, they can work it out for themselves. The second won't take it on board no matter what. None so blind, etc.

One day...maybe just one day....we will se a positive post from you. I may be 70 and pushing my zimmerframe.

Well done Slowpoke you certainly got my attention with your post and maybe just maybe it will help just one person. Then it is worth it.......

[James Deuce]

There's positive and then there's insisting that the Titantic isn't really sinking, it's just having a lie down.

[HornetBoy]

Yea to bad that skidmark will probably come back with some smartarse remark and not take anything from what slowpoke said ,very chilling post that ,one that certainly hits ya ,and paints a scene you never want to be involved in ,but all the crap that fella SM talks he needed to be reality checked like this .

[jrandom]

There's positive and then there's insisting that the Titantic isn't really sinking, it's just having a lie down.

And there's pessimistic, and then there's Jim2...

[MSTRS:Me]

One day...maybe just one day....we will se a positive post from you. I may be 70 and pushing my zimmerframe.

Well done Slowpoke you certainly got my attention with your post and maybe just maybe it will help just one person. Then it is worth it.......

There's positive, negative and reality. Takes a lot of experience, coupled with angst and heartbreak to become a cranky old bastard. Still working at that myself, but I see the light waaaaay down the end. It's getting closer, and I see that it illuminates the truth.

[ynot slow]

Yea to bad that skidmark will probably come back with some smartarse remark and not take anything from what slowpoke said ,very chilling post that ,one that certainly hits ya ,and paints a scene you never want to be involved in ,but all the crap that fella SM talks he needed to be reality checked like this .

Mate bling to you,you crashed,admitted it was your fault,and took the crap given by the guys on your ride,you LEARNT,had no probs riding with ya even if we couldn't see 10mts at times,was great to see your light way behind,so the worry I had was if you were still following lol.Great to see your confidence is slowly coming back,those boring roads from Wangavegas to Hawera are good for getting back into the groove.Although the shingle bits still catch people out.

[HornetBoy]

Mate bling to you,you crashed,admitted it was your fault,and took the crap given by the guys on your ride,you LEARNT,had no probs riding with ya even if we couldn't see 10mts at times,was great to see your light way behind,so the worry I had was if you were still following lol.Great to see your confidence is slowly coming back,those boring roads from Wangavegas to Hawera are good for getting back into the groove.Although the shingle bits still catch people out.

yea cheers Tony ..seriously,our rides have been really great in getting me back into the right state of mind etc cant say how glad i was that you let me ride with you,hope we do some more

[cowboyz]

Mate bling to you,you crashed,admitted it was your fault,and took the crap given by the guys on your ride,you LEARNT,had no probs riding with ya even if we couldn't see 10mts at times,was great to see your light way behind,so the worry I had was if you were still following lol.Great to see your confidence is slowly coming back,those boring roads from Wangavegas to Hawera are good for getting back into the groove.Although the shingle bits still catch people out.

Yes. I was on the ride that HB crashed on. He now knows how I react to crashes. I am not going to apologise for anything I said or my actions and only one of four things can happen.
HB thinks I am a complete wank and we are not friends or
HB thinks I am a complete wank and has gotten over it and be friends or
HB thinks I had something good to say and took it in and we are friends or
HB thinks I had something good to say but doesnt like the way I said it and we are not friends.

I said my piece, got over it. it is done. Just how it is.

[MadDuck]

There's positive, negative and reality. Takes a lot of experience, coupled with angst and heartbreak to become a cranky old bastard. Still working at that myself, but I see the light waaaaay down the end. It's getting closer, and I see that it illuminates the truth.

Hey dont get me wrong...I am as cynical as the rest of you old bastards

But and heres a big BUT the post by Mr Slowpoke may help someone thats ready to listen. We all know someone whos not ready to listen but there may be just one or two...ok maybe I need to go get something leather and flog and old horse

[HornetBoy]

Yes. I was on the ride that HB crashed on. He now knows how I react to crashes. I am not going to apologise for anything I said or my actions and only one of four things can happen.
HB thinks I am a complete wank and we are not friends or
HB thinks I am a complete wank and has gotten over it and be friends or
HB thinks I had something good to say and took it in and we are friends or
HB thinks I had something good to say but doesnt like the way I said it and we are not friends.

I said my piece, got over it. it is done. Just how it is.

Well i didnt expect people to be congratulating me on my first bin etc ,and to be honest,i was only worried about what you all were going to think of me down the track and would i ever be able to ride with these people again .I really didnt take peoples words personally,and peoples posts and comments were all taken in and i think people who have seen me rideing pre and post crash will agree with this that my riding style/maturity has changed ,im constantly trying to apply what people have said to me about my riding . yea cowboys i did take in your advice on what my crash came down to (my own self ,going above my limit) and hope their was no hate between us in that respect and that we can be mates

[Meanie]

Well i didnt expect people to be congratulating me on my first bin etc ,and to be honest,i was only worried about what you all were going to think of me down the track and would i ever be able to ride with these people again .I really didnt take peoples words personally,and peoples posts and comments were all taken in and i think people who have seen me rideing pre and post crash will agree with this that my riding maturity has changed ,am constantly trying to apply what people have said to me about my rideing . so yea cowboys id hope their was no hate between us in that respect and that we can be mates

Good for you mate
Welcome to ride with us anytime, I like your attitude
Now lets all have a group hug

[Zuki Bandit]

Yeah, well written Slowpoke, very sobering.

[cowboyz]

I dont hold grudges. Said my bit and you are more than welcome to ride with the manawatu crowd - as long as you use the designated parking.

[HornetBoy]