Does your Mum know?

I've got a funny situation with this one.... My mum lives abroad, has done for years.

She knew I passed my test, knew I got my first big bike and knows I sold it.. what she doesn't know is that I spent the money getting a new one. (there was a 2-3 month break earlier this yr where the point kindof died).

I know she wouldn't mind me having a bike but she'd be disappointed I didn't put the money to "better use".... hence I haven't told her. She worries enough, so figured this is one less thing for her to worry about.

[Stu]

Kept my 2 mopeds a complete secret from them, that's about 3 years worth that they still don't know about afaik.
Kept the big bike a secret for about a year until I was grassed up. They took it better than I expected.

No one knows I ride. Not even you.

[yorkie_chris]

I can understand why you'd want to keep a moped a secret

I waited until my parents were pushing up the daisies before doing it.

I am old.

Originally Posted by Speedy Claire

....mum stuff...

Spoken like a true parent there Claire

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

But my grandma still thinks I'm on a 125cc. "Where's the little red bike" "oh I painted it" ... "why are all my neighbors ears bleeding" ... "oh ...err .. it just needs a new exhaust..."

Lol! I didn't know that! You've been taking a bit of risk whenever I chat to her then


I didn't tell my folks I was pillioning for a while. My mum knew YC had a bike and put 2 and 2 together, but the number of times I had to reassure her the kit I was wearing would actually give me at least some level of protection if we did come off Then one day when Chris dropped me off home I walked in the house with full gear on, she nearly had a coronary She used to refuse to be seen in town with me in bikewear (I don't think she likes the way the armour in my jacket puffs out my shoulders), made me laugh.

One thing I have kept from her is a little off we had a few months back, I know she'd worry badly and we'd be back to square 1 again if I let on, tis better for everyone she doesn't know. I wasn't hurt - had my kit on you see! - therefore it wasn't an issue. There are some things mums just don't need to know.

[yorkie_chris]

I'm exaggerating a bit, she doesn't know it's about 5x faster than the h*nda though lol.

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

I'm exaggerating a bit, she doesn't know it's about 5x faster than the h*nda though lol.

Bless No, I think you're right there, 'spect she got enough worry to fill a hundred baskets when your dad was riding

[yorkie_chris]

Er yeah ... weekend warrior + bad eyesight + 155mph triumph... can only end well!

Originally Posted by Speedy Claire

And whilst she`s visiting you in hospital a policeman arrives at the side of your bed and says "I`ve come to take a statement after your recent motorbike accident"

Your "witholding" information has now become a lie.... your mum suddenly realises that you didn`t have a rock climbing accident and lied to her so you get a smack, she shouts some angry words at you, leaves the hospital in a huff, you feel crap for having lied and upset her blah blah blah blah blah.

PS: Have I won you over yet?

No!