Author Topic: What to do.... losing the love :'( (Read 1519 times)

oldschoolace · « **on:** October 29, 2013, 11:05 PM »

Guys, what should i do? Been really busy with work this year so not had much play time with the bikes or got much riding in. As Terry has already mentioned, good parts seem to be drying up, Rad and the museum both seem quieter then i recall $:-\$ and i find myself getting tired of some of the forum bullshit that normally doesn't bother me.
I have 3 builds on the go at various stages of completion and a few little home brew ideas bubbling away too... yet i find myself thinking "i cant be arsed"
I really dont want to leave the hobby as i have enjoyed it thus far and met some cracking lads. I thought about just having a break from it but i know i would just walk into the man shed one day and bang the lot on the bay before i found my way back.

Sorry, i know we have all seen this sort of thread before and i should know the answer but i just want the feeling back $:-\$

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 29, 2013, 11:14 PM »

Was at this point myself back in July, but went to MK, had a couple of months away from building (spending) and got out on my mountain bike more.

Doing the build I'm in the middle of now has fired me up again.

If you really love the hobby, the love will come back.

hunterdubber · « **Reply #2 on:** October 29, 2013, 11:21 PM »

Sell it all

Then either you'll come back in a few months and want back what you sold

Or you'll take up knitting

Devilock · « **Reply #3 on:** October 29, 2013, 11:26 PM »

As Dan said if it's a genuine love for it then no need to be concerned.

Bob_Acid · « **Reply #4 on:** October 29, 2013, 11:44 PM »

You could try roller skating

griff · « **Reply #5 on:** October 29, 2013, 11:55 PM »

Quote from: Bob_Acid on October 29, 2013, 11:44 PM

You could try roller skating

I hear there are some bumders oop north organising a roller disco
wear your chaps

Dark Diggler · « **Reply #6 on:** October 30, 2013, 06:40 AM »

You can't roller skate in a buffalo herd.

pickle · « **Reply #7 on:** October 30, 2013, 07:22 AM »

3 builds on the go? concentrate on one and leave the other two.........maybe because you're not giving enough attention to one you're not feeling any of them

we all feel like this at least once a year i think, have a break and leave em all for a while

rollin72 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 30, 2013, 07:30 AM »

Quote from: Dark Diggler on October 30, 2013, 06:40 AM

You can't roller skate in a buffalo herd.

you can

insectbones · « **Reply #9 on:** October 30, 2013, 07:31 AM »

Lock the shed up and have a break for a while. See how you feel after Christmas

crazycraig · « **Reply #10 on:** October 30, 2013, 07:38 AM »

Sell it . I think the site going down a few months ago had a big impact on the scene . I know ive not been bothered since . Im just waiting for the right time to off load . I think the shill bidding on the bay is driving people out the hobby to .

a torker frame went for silly money a few weeks back that needed a re chrome and had been repaired . A oringinal one went for half the amount the week after .

Hoobies at its lowest since in the 8 or more yeard ive been in it .

stidds · « **Reply #11 on:** October 30, 2013, 08:17 AM »

It happens to us all, just take a break from the site and do other things for a while.

Devilock · « **Reply #12 on:** October 30, 2013, 08:25 AM »

Gtbill · « **Reply #13 on:** October 30, 2013, 04:03 PM »

What happened to the car you was doing Toyota super was it

fischflo · « **Reply #14 on:** October 30, 2013, 05:12 PM »

go underground....and come back with that carbon project...

..or UMX - its like bmx but it's on unicycles $:-\$

chubby · « **Reply #15 on:** October 30, 2013, 05:25 PM »

So my pestering's led to this

That's an idea clint, go to night school to learn carbon fibering

If that don't appeal then have a break for a bit & see how you feel buddy

brummie · « **Reply #16 on:** October 30, 2013, 05:55 PM »

feeling the same

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 30, 2013, 05:59 PM »

Quote from: Gtbill on October 30, 2013, 04:03 PM

What happened to the car you was doing Toyota super was it

Wasn't that Tachicoma that was doing that?

In2bmx · « **Reply #18 on:** October 30, 2013, 06:19 PM »

I'm not losing the love , just pissed off with everything at the moment ..

I'm putting down to the fact I'll be getting up for work in the dark and getting home in the dark for the next fooking 4 months ... That's a Cnut .

I Might buy a winter project ..

midschooljon · « **Reply #19 on:** October 30, 2013, 06:29 PM »

Sell some bikes / projects (but always hang on to one or two).

I started to lose interest when I had too many projects. When you have 3 bikes on the go + other completed ones piling up it starts to get a bit much. You still love it, but it starts to feel like a chore to get them done.

Ive now let go of a few bikes I thought I never would, and plan to let go of another 2 or 3. Having the cash in hand, and the room for another project definitely keeps it fresh. Im starting a new build this winter and am really excited about it.

animal · « **Reply #20 on:** October 30, 2013, 07:35 PM »

I'm not feeling it much at the mo

hoping the crimbo do might sort that tho

Not bought sod all since MK

I know its bad

megsy · « **Reply #21 on:** October 30, 2013, 08:01 PM »

It will always have its ups and downs just like any hobby, but I know this much you can't beat the rides on those hot summer days.
Just have a break as you can guarantee if you get rid of bikes you will regret it at some point.

CRAIG has got the hump because the sun has gone in and B&Q have run out of creosote to top up his tan

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 30, 2013, 08:04 PM »

Quote from: megsy on October 30, 2013, 08:01 PM

It will always have its ups and downs just like any hobby, but I know this much you can't beat the rides on those hot summer days.
Just have a break as you can guarantee if you get rid of bikes you will regret it at some point.

CRAIG has got the hump because the sun has gone in and B&Q have run out of creosote to top up his tan

Bloody hell Chris, how's it going Pal. How's your Rickman?

hunterdubber · « **Reply #23 on:** October 30, 2013, 09:52 PM »

Still buying
2 bikes and a skateboard finished this month

And another in the pipe line

I know something ,,there's a lot of fookin moaning and not enough buying ,building and taking the pee out of each other on here ,what's oooop with you lot ,, actually getting old are ya , ,,,,

Faggots

midschooljon · « **Reply #24 on:** October 30, 2013, 10:01 PM »

Quote from: hunterdubber on October 30, 2013, 09:52 PM

I know something ,,there's a lot of fookin moaning....

A lot of moaning yes, but its only done by a small number of people.

I think the rest of us are just tired of hearing it, so we off here and in our sheds doing what we always have, buying & Building.

Author Topic: What to do.... losing the love :'( (Read 1519 times)

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