Isn't there anybody happy out there?

sakean99 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 31 Jan 2005 Karma :

All I seem to read is grumbles - so here's another one!
PLEASE STOP GRUMBLING! Smile

I ride for the fun of it. Sure there are lots of other people on the road with many different levels of skill, different vehicle types and differing needs. Rolling Eyes

But there is enough room for us all if we are tolerant, considerate - and keep our eyes open for the intolerant and inconsiderate ones that may constitute a threat to ourselves.
Please enjoy your riding & tell us about the harmless fun you have had. I think it will make for better reading threads! Thumbs Up

I was really looking forward to reading the Born Again Bikers bit, expecting to hear from some other old gits like meself who can't prevent themselves growing older - but refuse to grow up! here's a chance to add a happy thread!
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McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Well said, I couldn't agree more.

Of the many posts on here 2 that really stick in my mind are Goose and Somerset's tales of exploration on 'peds. Great stories of derring do and great fun to read.

We need more like it. Thumbs Up

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

There is usually a bit of a seasonal bent to the topics, in the depths of winter the forum tends to veer towards the narky.

Now we're on the cusp of spring and things are lightening up a bit, but I reckon it'll be into March before the happy posts start outweighing the moaning.

Completely agree though about the 'tales of harmless fun'. In fact I've found myself hammering the search when stuck in the office on a cold, dark afternoon - reading old trackday reports or tales of epic ped missions doesn't half cheer you up. Thumbs Up

cc123 · Geez a joab? Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Karma :

Hey, I just like trying to argue my point....

I'm having fun, I enjoy having a bike, riding a bike and meeting like minded folk like myself. Everyone get pissed off with the law or road rage at sometime, just doesn't mean we're always angry all the time....

Look, I'm smiling ! Very Happy

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nc30 chick · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 Jul 2004 Karma :

Im happy

Finally got a chance to go for a ride last weekend and still smiling, but looking outside when its grey and dull its a bit downheartening. Roll on the spring Very Happy

For now its just keeping spirits up in the office reading of other peoples accounts of track days Laughing

JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

To be honest mate, it seems more people spend time on here than on their bikes itself. I know if I wasn't on a moped i'd be out in the sunshine right now.

Don't worry people in the summer there will be double the amount of exploration posts from me. Wink

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TheShaggyDA · Repost Police Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

How many days to go now, SS? Smile

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JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

70 days.

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cc123 · Geez a joab? Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Karma :

Chirst, I remember it being 92 days, where did the last 3 weeks go!!?? Shocked

I spend alot of time on here cuz I'm getting paid to do so!! BCF is open all day at my work! Trust me, if I wasn't in here I'd be on 2 wheels somewhere enjoying myself!
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Villers · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Karma :

Happy bike thought for me was yesterday after work. Finished an hour early cos the sun was shining. Straight home and straight on the bike. The roads were dry, the salt seemed to have dissappeared and my hands were freezing. Managed a good unseasonal thrash (after taking it soooooo easy all winter), over backroads, a couple of trips round a freshly surfaced roundabout (quiet too). Stopped for petrol and left my gloves on the exhaust to warm up. Home, into the house shivering with the cold, with a smile from ear to ear. Chuffed! Very Happy

Roll on summer!

Wink

ratcliffe · Scooby Slapper Joined: 19 May 2004 Karma :

All I can say is roll on the warmer weather. I don't mind windy, I don't mind wet, but I really hate COLD! Shocked

cc123 · Geez a joab? Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Karma :

I hate the coming in from the cold and that itchy/sore feeling you get on the insides of your fingers that you can do nothing about!! Ouch and ARGH all at the same time.

Fear not, warmer weather is not too far away.
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bish777 · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Nov 2004 Karma :

*grumble*
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tony532 · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 May 2004 Karma :

cant really make a happy post about riding at the mo due to it being minus 1 when i ride to work in the morning

get to work after only 5 miles and cant feel my hands

went for a rideout last weekend to the cat and fiddle and then to buxton and had to ride most of it through fog

and then a young lad who we were with crashed at 70mph and nearly died Sad

still poor weather at the moment so its not fun to be riding in my opinion

cc123 · Geez a joab? Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Karma :

Fog is probably the hardest weather I've had to ride in TBH. Not nice, steams your visor up but open the visor and your face is numb and wet in minutes! Can't win....
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Git · Brolly Dolly Joined: 17 Dec 2003 Karma :

I am just happy to be alive Smile

cc123 · Geez a joab? Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Karma :

I'll be happier when I leave my work! 2 very cold beers await me when I get home!! Laughing

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old-git · Nova Slayer Joined: 01 Feb 2005 Karma :

well im a happy biker ,you can see the flies on me teeth Mr. Green

as for getting older,,, well i'm 45,, but inside i'm 25 ,,i just try not to look in mirror as there's an old git looking back.. Shocked

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dibbster · Nearly there... Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Karma :

I'm happy, finally got to introduce the gixxer to some dry roads today. Was definately a good confidence building exercise. Found bike to be very 'flickable'. Cool

Now it would just be nice to repeat the exercise without getting frostbite in my toes! Sad

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