Author Topic: I'll have a little rant, since you asked. (Read 12441 times)

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #25 on:** March 19, 2012, 03:07 PM »

Yeah, the place was dead till 4pm. Made no odds to me though, I stayed on the vert ramp.

ED209 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 19, 2012, 11:15 PM »

Quote from: TwoBobRob on March 19, 2012, 02:41 PM

Quote from: ED209º on March 18, 2012, 08:32 AM
Rob

I agree with the sentiment but don't get the pop at 'fellas that live right on top of these parks'...

Me, Munny & Rich are the only Leicester peeps who live within a few miles of several parks... but we are all up for traveling, and have traveled even though we can get to Corby, Leicester, Melton, Grantham & Skegness in under an hour.

So wassup?

There seemed to be quite a few events organised in the past - I joined in 09 wanting to build a bike to ride so started organising nights at the Boardroom... then Paulie did some Creation ones, Betty sorted out the Blackpool ones which Kappy is now sorting. I did one Corby one which got about 88 people to and was a top night. Now Melton is built and we've had a few there... but I cancelled the last TRM1 night as we need 30 to make it happen and only got about 15... Corby would need even more to make it viable. The Boardroom is a good bet as its owner ( Dave ) is very flexible and is happy for a few people to come and ride... we can have 7 people paying a tenner or 15 paying a fiver... not really room in there for more than 20 though... but its rare to get more than that anyway.

So lets see some more things organised down south then ... Nottz & Lesta will be there

And lastly max respect to all those who drive hours to ride their bikes - I always try my best to make your trips are worthwhile and that you have a good night usually with pie of cuddles.

Ed

It wasn't a 'pop' Ed, it was a question.

Although I will concede that the phrase 'right on top' is open to interpretation. I live right on top of Rom, doesn't mean I just ride there and there alone. I've ridden Skaterham way more in the past 12 months or so and as I've said, that's an 80 mile round trip.

So, wassup with you?

The reason for my rant was to express an opinion regarding the proposed Corby session.

"You're never going to fill a place like Corby when no one wants to put themselves out to travel, get home late, go to work tired and or hurt or whatever. I know I've done all that, on many occasions."

You shot an arrow over the house and hit your brother Rob.

The people you seem to be referring to are the ones most often at the events... ANYWAY... its a point not worth debating any longer.

Things have changed... petrol costs are up and we are all skint. Everyone is free to do exactly what they want to do and I will keep trying to organize events centered around pushing the riding ( rather then riding and drinking

) be it at Melton, Leicester, Corby or where ever... if they happen they happen... but I can only really sort events within my area... if someone ( like Griff ) wants to try and sort something down south then I will try my best to be there... but we shouldn't have to convince people to go - they should just go if they want... and if they don't want to then thats fine. 88 people turned up for the last Corby RAD night early 2011 though... and it was a wicked night...

No ones getting any younger and at the end of the day this is a site of collectors and ex-riders - to have expectations is the triumph of hope over certain knowledge.

Ask a fish to get you a newspaper - expect it to come back wet

griff · « **Reply #27 on:** March 20, 2012, 12:08 AM »

Quote from: ED209º on March 19, 2012, 11:15 PM

88 people turned up for the last Corby RAD night early 2011 though... and it was a wicked night...

this ^^^

was the first time I ever went to a skate park and met the loons on here, been hooked ever since (even if I am a bit crap)
you don't have to get massive air to have fun - just scare yourself a bit

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #28 on:** March 20, 2012, 12:42 AM »

Ed, you're taking this far too personally.

If I was attempting to dig you out specifically, I'd have said so.

ED209 · « **Reply #29 on:** March 20, 2012, 07:54 AM »

Quote from: TwoBobRob on March 20, 2012, 12:42 AM

Ed, you're taking this far too personally.

If I was attempting to dig you out specifically, I'd have said so.

Tell me something I didn't know

its YOU

I'm not taking it personally... I just don't get who the 'rant' is aimed at? people who ride but don't travel? or people who don't do either?

I just don't think any of the 'interested parities' will do anything other than exactly what they want to do. The passion isn't for riding... it's for collecting, getting a nice part off ebay, waiting for it to arrive, unwrapping it etc ... ( hence the 'passion' shown over overpriced parts and slow postage )

For those who want to ride ...from the figures in the Corby post its do-able for just 30 people anyway... but we'll be paying out more than most people will stomach for a session... plus the petrol to get there... but its an amount collectors would happily spend on a new 'part'.

I'm rather invest in 'experiences' than 'things' ... which is why I like riding with you Rob...

pickle · « **Reply #30 on:** March 20, 2012, 08:04 AM »

I'm rather invest in 'experiences' than 'things' ... which is why I like riding with you Rob...

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creep!

ED209 · « **Reply #31 on:** March 20, 2012, 08:59 AM »

Quote from: pickle on March 20, 2012, 08:04 AM

I'm rather invest in 'experiences' than 'things' ... which is why I like riding with you Rob...

creep!

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Really?

I was going for irony... fail

jimwise68 · « **Reply #32 on:** March 20, 2012, 09:09 AM »

Spending anytime riding in Rob's company is always good. He has a great way of pushing you that little bit further than you would ever do on your own.

Im much less of a rider now, only take my 20" to the shops/pub. The cramped position plays havoc with my dislocated hip and i cant really put myself in a position to knock it back out again. So im no on 26" and doing stuff a lot less extreme but always pushing the envelope a little bit further on every ride.

Its good to travel to somewhere different and ride with different people to experience new things.

I highly recommend it.

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #33 on:** March 20, 2012, 01:10 PM »

Cheers Jim

Ed - the rant was aimed at the Corby thread and the suggestion that it would have to be cancelled due to lack of numbers, that's all.

Collecting has got nowt to do with it. I've already been told off years ago for going down that road....

jimwise68 · « **Reply #34 on:** March 20, 2012, 01:19 PM »

OK, so which one of you two are going to step up to the mark and say "sorry it was my misunderstanding" and realise you are both talking about the same thing

ED209 · « **Reply #35 on:** March 20, 2012, 01:27 PM »

Quote from: jimwise68 on March 20, 2012, 09:09 AM

Spending anytime riding in Rob's company is always good. He has a great way of pushing you that little bit further than you would ever do on your own.

Do you mean 'looking really grumpy and shouting DO IT'?

ED209 · « **Reply #36 on:** March 20, 2012, 01:29 PM »

Quote from: jimwise68 on March 20, 2012, 01:19 PM

OK, so which one of you two are going to step up to the mark and say "sorry it was my misunderstanding" and realise you are both talking about the same thing

Don't worry Jim ... we flirt like this.

It always ends up at the same Holiday Inn outside Swindon

( PS. Bike is on the way mate

)

ED209 · « **Reply #37 on:** March 20, 2012, 01:32 PM »

Quote from: TwoBobRob on March 20, 2012, 01:10 PM

Cheers Jim

Ed - the rant was aimed at the Corby thread and the suggestion that it would have to be cancelled due to lack of numbers, that's all.

Collecting has got nowt to do with it. I've already been told off years ago for going down that road....

..its a long and bumpy road Rob but that doesn't mean we can't hold hands and skip down it ...

Looks like we can make Corby work so I will give you my usual hug there and you can give me your usual look of 'mildly affectionate disdain'

...get your names down for a roll about @ Corby ... STOP POLISHING AND START PEDDLING

jimwise68 · « **Reply #38 on:** March 20, 2012, 01:42 PM »

A real love/hate relationship hey!

Nice one, cant wait for it to arrive

Im checking my diary for Corby, but i know just taking pix is never enough lol gonna wanna ride.

ED209 · « **Reply #39 on:** March 20, 2012, 01:48 PM »

Quote from: jimwise68 on March 20, 2012, 01:42 PM

A real love/hate relationship hey!

Nice one, cant wait for it to arrive

Im checking my diary for Corby, but i know just taking pix is never enough lol gonna wanna ride.

theres no hate Jim... just love. Rob is very loveable.

jimwise68 · « **Reply #40 on:** March 20, 2012, 01:49 PM »

I know, but dont you just hate him for being such a great rider?

ED209 · « **Reply #41 on:** March 20, 2012, 02:40 PM »

Quote from: jimwise68 on March 20, 2012, 01:49 PM

I know, but dont you just hate him for being such a great rider?

are we talking about the same bloke...?

jimwise68 · « **Reply #42 on:** March 20, 2012, 02:44 PM »

Quote from: ED209º on March 20, 2012, 02:40 PM

Quote from: jimwise68 on March 20, 2012, 01:49 PM
I know, but dont you just hate him for being such a great rider?

are we talking about the same bloke...?

Well he is a darned site better than i am!

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #43 on:** March 20, 2012, 08:10 PM »

Jim, I'm afraid Ed has only seen me pussying around post knee surgery.

I'm nowhere near the rider I was 5 years ago sadly. Working on it though...

Gary72 · « **Reply #44 on:** March 20, 2012, 08:30 PM »

I love riding with both Rob and ED(scooterhater/owner)209 for different reasons. So can you 2 kiss and make up

Can I have a rant now, THAT FOOKING TESCO ADVERT WITH THE GUY TALKING REALLY FAST, Anyone else want to track him down and knock his teeth out with a baseball bat

griff · « **Reply #45 on:** March 20, 2012, 08:51 PM »

Quote from: Gary72 on March 20, 2012, 08:30 PM

I love riding with both Rob and ED(scooterhater/owner)209 for different reasons. So can you 2 kiss and make up
Can I have a rant now, THAT FOOKING TESCO ADVERT WITH THE GUY TALKING REALLY FAST, Anyone else want to track him down and knock his teeth out with a baseball bat

get Pooch to burn his teeth after