Good morning...

[the_lone_wolf]

...and in case I don't see ya, good afternoon, good evening and goodnight...

Well, this Friday is the day, as a few people already know I resigned from work last September with the intention of getting a job as crew on yachts...

Now it's all happening, at the end of the week I board the one way flight to Nice and jump in feet first...

So, I'm sure you'll all miss me (:smt043), likely I won't be around as much on here but will be on Facebook if I'm near an unsecured WiFi connection...

Feel free to leave your advice, eulogies, mournful wailing and abuse below...

Catch ya later...:cool:

[2hys]

very jelous - all the best hope it all goes well:smt023

[Drew Carey]

All the best buddy.....can't wait to hear the countless tales of drunken falls overboard and tales of pirates!!! :D

[SoulKiss]

If you can log into FB then you can log in here c**t :p

Glad to see someone living their dream, good luck and all those nice things that people say at times like this :)

[kaivalagi]

Nice one, have fun and stay safe...

If you get the chance to make it into the south pacific and venture into Fiji let me know, I can point you in the right direction to some nice people and awesome places

[yorkie_chris]

If you die can I have your bike?

Good luck :-D

[the_lone_wolf]

:mrgreen: - You know I'll never leave you guys alone really, just won't be able to spend all day on here like normal...

About chasing a dream, I figured I can go for it or not, and I'd always regret not doing it if I got to 40 and thought back, so here I am - and to be perfectly honest I'm terrified:eek:

[andrewsmith]

Have fun!!!

Make sure you get hammered on shore leave!

[the_lone_wolf]

If you die can I have your bike?

Good luck :-D
Funny you should mention that, if I get a permenant position (ie: Med for the summer, Ft Lauderdale and the Caribbean for the winter) I may well be looking for someone to borrow or buy her

Only requirements are that I know you well enough and you have a suitably large inside leg measurement...;)

[yorkie_chris]

Only requirements are that I know you well enough and you have a suitably large inside leg measurement...;)

Oh great that's just jambo then :-P

[the_lone_wolf]

Oh great that's just jambo then :-P
LOL, or fizz/Viney

They are the only people (myself included) that actually look proportional when on it...:D

[Drew Carey]

Only requirements are that I know you well enough and you have a suitably large inside leg measurement...;)

It can't be that hard to learn how to ride with circus stilts on can it?!?

[Reeder]

What inside leg requirements are talking here?

[robh539]

What inside leg requirements are talking here?

6Ft lol ....... I remember sitting on it at the AR, nice bike tho me likely.

[yorkie_chris]

LOL, or fizz/Viney

They are the only people (myself included) that actually look proportional when on it...:D

Who cares about proportion, just fun :-D

[kaivalagi]

so here I am - and to be perfectly honest I'm terrified:eek:

I was the same before I left the UK on a big adventure (I was gone 4 years, came back married with a kid :lol:)...once you get going it will be fine. You won't regret it, the worst that can happen is you come back and resettle....

[the_lone_wolf]

What inside leg requirements are talking here?
Well the seat is 37" off the ground, the top is square and 8-10" wide...

My inseam is 33" (urang-utan genes) and it's manageable once you get used to it, more a state of mind than any physical limitation, just watch out for dropped drain covers...;)

kaivalagi: My old boss has already said I'm welcome back if it doesn't work out, but tbh I want to work on the water, it's what I love to do. Still, I have four years experience at survey engineering that could apply to several jobs if things truly go pear shaped, but I can't see me coming back for any great length of time, I've always been a nomadic type, always looking for the next thing...:cool:

[Reeder]

37" off the ground! Wow.
I have a scooped seat on my SV and I can't flat foot it with my leather trousers on :)

[kaivalagi]

My old boss has already said I'm welcome back if it doesn't work out, but tbh I want to work on the water, it's what I love to do. Still, I have four years experience at survey engineering that could apply to several jobs if things truly go pear shaped, but I can't see me coming back for any great length of time, I've always been a nomadic type, always looking for the next thing...:cool:

Well good luck with it and who knows where it will lead for you, that's the great thing about it...

I left the UK for Halifax, Nova Scotia with a dummy return ticket and planned as I went, no round the world ticket, just adventure and going on your gut instinct a lot....I highly recommend it and it sounds like that's more or less what you're aiming for :thumbsup:

I hope the wind blows in the right direction for you! I'm not jealous one bit :^o

[SoulKiss]

LOL, or fizz/Viney

They are the only people (myself included) that actually look proportional when on it...:D

Didn't Bear have a go?

[the_lone_wolf]

Didn't Bear have a go?
Possibly, I can't recall but I'd imagine he'd look about right...;)

[kaivalagi]

37" off the ground! Wow.
I have a scooped seat on my SV and I can't flat foot it with my leather trousers on :)

I sat on one at the KTM dealership, I have a 30" inside leg on a good day and can get most of my feet down...just not the heel :) The seat is quite narrow so that helps...same deal with the SMT...just a b1tch to get your leg over (I'm old and knackered though)

[Messie]

Hey, I can ride it, and I'm 5'7''!!! And I'll look after it really well, promise.


We will miss you here though; your erudite comments, thoughtful interventions, well researched alternative points of view and, of course, your picture for every occasion.
Have fun out there Bryon and come home safely when your wunderlust is satiated. Mwah xxx

[fizzwheel]

LOL, or fizz/Viney

They are the only people (myself included) that actually look proportional when on it...:D

and I'm closer and I have a garage. I claim my new bike :D

Best of luck with your new venture :cool:

[davepreston]

i may have to get some jackup plates for it but ok mate i'll help you out

i honestly think your going to have the time of your life mate, enjoy every second of it

[Scoobs]

Who are you again?

PS. Have the best time ever mate

[the_lone_wolf]

I sat on one at the KTM dealership, I have a 30" inside leg on a good day and can get most of my feet down...just not the heel :) The seat is quite narrow so that helps...same deal with the SMT...just a b1tch to get your leg over (I'm old and knackered though)
Was it an "S" model?

S model has 2" extra suspension travel

And the Renazco seat on mine also adds an inch

And it's wider and flatter than the stocker

Even with the lowered gel seat on it I can't flat foot the S...

;)

[maviczap]

Do it now before other thing stop you doing it.

My old bosses daughter does this, last time I saw him she'd ended up in New Zealand as crew

But she'd done Transatlantic deliveries and also crewed on one of the Turkish flotilla in the summer.

Plenty of Kiwi's & Auusie's doing this as well.

If you've got wanderlust, I don't think you'll cure it, just circumstances stop you.

I've been to some fabulous places by boat and got paid to do it, all my current projects are landbased, and restricted by work & children

[Specialone]

Mr wolf I would be more than happy to look after the KTM for you, I have the length :)

Good luck on the sailing adventures btw, remember to post some pics and make us all jealous.
Btw, life don't stop at 40 you know, you can still do stuff !!

[kaivalagi]

Was it an "S" model?

S model has 2" extra suspension travel

And the Renazco seat on mine also adds an inch

And it's wider and flatter than the stocker

Even with the lowered gel seat on it I can't flat foot the S...

;)

Arrr, nothing is ever straight forward! It was the standard Adventure model...not the "R" which has a 3" taller seat! You have an R then?

I assume an "S" model is the same as the "R"? Never heard of the S before?

[the_lone_wolf]

Arrr, nothing is ever straight forward! It was the standard Adventure model...not the "R" which has a 3" taller seat! You have an R then?

I assume an "S" model is the same as the "R"? Never heard of the S before?
In 2009 the S model became the R, unless they changed it this year it's still 2" taller than he standard one...:cool:

[appollo1]

What inside leg requirements are talking here?

6Ft lol ....... I remember sitting on it at the AR, nice bike tho me likely.


that is one hell of an inside leg measurement ......6ft!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :shock::shock:

[kaivalagi]

In 2009 the S model became the R, unless they changed it this year it's still 2" taller than he standard one...:cool:
Mis-read it, only looked at the whole number, closer to 2" than 3" :)
860 mm (33.86") versus 915 mm (36.02")

Yeah I think I could manage the standard model but that extra 2" might be too much.....I think Reeder would have difficulty on either bike though :lol:

[21QUEST]

The very best of luck and wishes to you Mr Wolf.

I was going to add "Will pray the Lord keeps you safe through your journeys" but then thought better of it" ;) .... have fun, be lucky and stay safe :)


Best Regards
Ben

[the_lone_wolf]

I was going to add "Will pray the Lord keeps you safe through your journeys" but then thought better of it" ;) ....
Don't let me stop you, I know my mother will be...:cool:

[lukemillar]

I love how this is a goodbye thread and 99% of the posts are about who gets the bike!

Feeling the love! :grouphug: :lol:


Good luck with your new venture, Wolf :thumbsup:

[missyburd]

Only requirements are that I know you well enough and you have a suitably large inside leg measurement...;)
Ahhh YC has nothing to worry about then! :smt112




Have a fantastic time fella, look forward to seeing all the piccies! You're gonna love it!

[the_lone_wolf]

I love how this is a goodbye thread and 99% of the posts are about who gets the bike!

Feeling the love! :grouphug: :lol:
I'm just amazed nobody's taken up the offer to give me some abuse!!!:o

[Bluefish]

seeya later mate, have a great time, you taking your apple products with you or you dishing them out as well as the bike? :D

[Supervox]

I did the same thing almost 25 yrs ago & had an absolute blast :-)

Are you freelancing or do you intend to sign with an agency?

Sticks 'n' Rags or Stinkpots ?

Best of luck - & have a GREAT time :-)

[davepreston]

i may have to get some jackup plates for it but ok mate i'll help you out


I'm just amazed nobody's taken up the offer to give me some abuse!!!:o
ahem ;)

[dizzyblonde]

oh I just thought this was some random thread from some drunk in the early hours:smt037

Sorry I ignored it.........


TA-TA, don't forget to take yer coat as you shut the door.:smt016


kidding

:^o

:D

[the_lone_wolf]

I did the same thing almost 25 yrs ago & had an absolute blast :-)

Are you freelancing or do you intend to sign with an agency?

Sticks 'n' Rags or Stinkpots ?

Best of luck - & have a GREAT time :-)
Looking for a permanent position at the bottom, intend to have some fun and sail around a bit to see where it takes me in terms of extending it into a career, I've signed up to a bunch of agencies in Antibes but tbh I'm not expecting much - they'll have hundreds of new crew on their books...

Dream job would be on a big sailing yacht, something like Red Dragon or the Maltese Falcon, something very graceful about the really big sail boats.

But the reality is if there's work going I'll be taking it...

[the_lone_wolf]

ahem ;)
I missed that, I think you can do better dude...:p

[Milky Bar Kid]

But. But. But....who is going to take over the captaincy of the awesomeness whilst you are gone????

[davepreston]

ok ,pitch 2
well it is an off road bike and with me constantly breaking myself, it will spend most of the time in my lounge which by definition is off road
hows that lol

but on a serious note ,any idea how long your thinking of doing it for or are you just going and seeing where it takes you

[the_lone_wolf]

...any idea how long your thinking of doing it for or are you just going and seeing where it takes you
No idea at the moment, might be a summer or two or could be permanent depending on how it works out

[Ed]

Go for it. I wish I'd had the guts to break the mould and do something completely different. And now, well past 40, I look back and think 'I wish'.
Well done you.

[RichT]

You're going to have a blast Mark. I spent 6 months in the Canaries when I was in my early/mid twenties and it was one of the best times.

If you end up in NZ at any point - give me a shout. I have a load of friends and some family there...

Keep us all up-to-date on your movements.

R&K

[Raf]

Ohh adventure, high seas & other lark. Good on you for chasing your dream, good luck!

And I don't want your bike, blue & orange? YUCK!

[squirrel_hunter]

Best of luck swabbing the poop deck.

[the_lone_wolf]

Best of luck swabbing the poop deck.
To clean up all the seamen no doubt?;)

[keith_d]

One of my colleagues has the same bug, but he wants to own the boat not crew it. He's about half a million quid short at the moment. Me, I'd rather be jumping off the stern platform with a scuba rig on my back.

Anyhow, good luck and may the winds be fair!

Keith.

[Venom]

I'm going to miss your posts :(

[bigchris]

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[the_lone_wolf]

I'm going to miss your posts :(
I'll still pop in now and again I'm sure, just to keep things interesting...:D

Just managed to find a place at a crewhouse, probably should have started looking a little earlier than Wednesday...

Flight leaves tomorrow 12:20:cool:

[Bri w]

I'll still pop in now and again I'm sure, just to keep things interesting...:D

Just managed to find a place at a crewhouse, probably should have started looking a little earlier than Wednesday...

Flight leaves tomorrow 12:20:cool:

You stil here?

Go on, bu99er off;)

Wish I was young free and single:(

[maviczap]

Remember if any offers to show you the 'Golden Rivet' politely decline :)

[Bri w]

Remember if any offers to show you the 'Golden Rivet' politely decline :)

lol haven't heard that one for ages

[maviczap]

lol haven't heard that one for ages

Thats because I'm a old salty sea dawg at heart

Always swinging the lamp too :p

[the_lone_wolf]

At the risk of making y'all a bit jealous...

I have a new job, this is the new office:

http://www.charterworld.com/images/yachts/At%20anchor2.jpg

A bit more info (http://www.charterworld.com/index.html?sub=yacht-charter&charter=motor-yacht-annabel-ii-1470)

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to Monaco for a couple of weeks then down the western side of Italy for the summer/autumn...

I'll be back early December...

:cool:

[Bluefish]

nice dinghy cap'n

[tinpants]

If you fancy a bigger boat, I hear the Mirabella 3 are looking for some deckhands. A friend of mine has just handed her notice in. I believe they're still in Antigua at the moment but will be heading back to the Med in early to mid May. HTH

[Quiff Wichard]

hey Mark Have a great adventure mate.. you are young enough to "just do it" and have no regrets - I have lots of regrets that I got married and had kids so young.. in that I didnt travel or make more memories..

ironically .. I am fitting those stebels you gave me 6 months ago on Sunday ..

keep us posted

[Quiff Wichard]

At the risk of making y'all a bit jealous...

I have a new job, this is the new office:

http://www.charterworld.com/images/yachts/At%20anchor2.jpg

A bit more info (http://www.charterworld.com/index.html?sub=yacht-charter&charter=motor-yacht-annabel-ii-1470)

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to Monaco for a couple of weeks then down the western side of Italy for the summer/autumn...

I'll be back early December...

:cool:




bloooomin hell that webiste. that yacht WOW..



HA I bet they made him get his hair cut

and he has to wear little tight white shorts and a blue neckerchief.:D

[Geodude]

Im so glad this is a U rated forum so i shall simply say have fun you jammy person ;)

[andrewsmith]

enjoy you jammy so n so

[2hys]

pah rubbish - i thought you wer gonna be a proper sailer - not be driving some poncy tampon ! -- nice views though :smt023

[Bluefish]

so what does your job ha ha entail, you the entertainment? :rolleyes: and you really got the white shorts like quiffy says? lol

[the_lone_wolf]

so what does your job ha ha entail, you the entertainment? :rolleyes: and you really got the white shorts like quiffy says? lol
Mainly keeping the exterior of the boat looking perfect, and that really is perfect, 24/7. Handling the fenders/lines when docking, monitoring the engines/electrical and water systems on board and helping out inside when the interior crewmember is busy in the galley

And no, the uniform isn't white, it's navy. If you're lucky I might even upload a photo...;)

[Quiff Wichard]

ha I am laughing already at the thought of you in a sailor outfit..



a naked one like calendar girls .. hidden artily like that one behind your KTM would be fun.. especially in Monaco..

but me guess it wouldnt go down well with the jet set:D

[the_lone_wolf]

Wow - it's been a while since I've been on the org, this isn't a job, it's a lifestyle...


So let's see, since I last posted I've fallen in love, resigned, got a new job, sailed nearly a thousand nautical miles between France, Italy, Corsica, Elba, Sardinia and the surrounding islands and I'm pretty much not going to slow down until October...

Will probably be selling the car and bike, getting something a bit more pillion friendly (ZZ-R1400 anybody?) and moving semi-permanently to the south of France...

That's about it, but here's a few photos from facebook to make everybody jealous...

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/227382_10150257879341209_504311208_8762974_3702734 _n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/228643_10150268826581209_504311208_8848490_7613324 _n.jpg


http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/226754_10150255289296209_504311208_8732713_8185936 _n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/228243_10150257884971209_504311208_8763032_3293385 _n.jpg

Oh, and before you laugh at this one, bear in mind I'm earning the equivalent of roughly £40,000 a year in the UK wearing this uniform...;)

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/230986_10150263037081209_504311208_8795076_3138973 _n.jpg

[fenjer]

so glad it's working out for you!

:)

[DarrenSV650S]

Can you get me a job ? :)

[dizzyblonde]

Will probably be selling the car and bike, getting something a bit more pillion friendly (ZZ-R1400 anybody?) and moving semi-permanently to the south of France...




Not in France you won't, unless you cut its knackers off!!! They don't do a ZZR14 with 106 bhp!

Pah such a hard life you lead:smt019:mrgreen:

[andrewsmith]

TLW i'm slightly jealous.

Good luck mate

[Bluefish]

I'd want more than 40k to wear them shades mate ;) Lucky ******* :-D

[keith_d]

Sounds great, well with the possible exception of the ZZR...

Which night are you in the barrel?

[G]

Nice one, takes ball to change your lifestyle on that scale.

I know a person that now captains very large sailing vessel all over the world for it's owner, and the owner is only on it a couple of months of the year. I have a colleague that now works on yachts that charter at £250k a week... The tip for workers is normally 10% of the charter per week which is spread out evenly between all the crew.

It's a good life if it's for you. I would love to do it if I wasn't so settled, just working a week outside the UK every other week is hard enough on my partner.

[Mr Speirs]

So jealous.
Would love to do something like this!!
Unfortunately I am married and probably lack the necessary skills to be able to do it.

[yorkie_chris]

Did you have any experience in that before? Or just dive in? If so how the hell does anyone trust a bloke they found on a dock somewhere on a million pound boat?

[jambo]

Well done mate :) Really glad it's working out for you!

Jambo

[xXBADGERXx]

I`ll look after that KTM for you ;)

[Luckypants]

So let's see, since I last posted I've fallen in love,

Congrats dude, I hope you are very happy.

Oh, job looks mega-cool too, not jealous at all. :smt083

[RichT]

When you're settled, send me your address. I'll come and show you how to sail, drive, handle those bad boys. :D

Nice one - Glad you're having a good time mate.

(sponsored to broach a sports boat at the leward mark every race once upon a time)

[Scoobs]

So let's see, since I last posted I've fallen in love...

I'm sure you and your new man will be very happy together Mark ;)

This looks absolutely awesome. I am more than a little jealous.....of the adventure, not your new boyfriend :)

[Geodude]

Glad its working out well for you. Keep posting so some of us can keep dreaming :)