Life Analysis

Originally Posted by garynortheast

Maybe they're just the only person in a group of friends who has actually got it together to do something rather than waiting for all their other apathetic mates to get off their backsides.

+1, I actually give massive respect to people who do this, it takes balls tbh.

Until I got into bikes I would never have dreamt about meeting stengers off an Internet forum, but one day I did and never looked back.

I go out my way a lot of the time to talk to newbies to a group etc as I know from experience how intimidating it can be.

[Fallout]

Originally Posted by Stuuk1

I think that your feeling are pretty standard...

I too absolutely hate sitting in pubs with my gf's mates and talking about absolute crap.

Maybe it's a biker thing. Most of us got into biking to do something more fun. Maybe we're not the sort to sit about in pubs, unless it's with fellow bikers.

Originally Posted by tigersaw

TRF - Trail riders fellowship. Sounds like a dozy old duffers funny handshake brigade but its the best way to get into off-roading legally and with plenty of support. Google TRF. TRF Southern have their own website away from the main area, they are a bit funny like that. The chairman lives near you, the rides out are all over Hampshire and beyond so you are well placed to join in. We are off to Wales in a few weeks, 10 of us B+B ing and generally behaving like children. £2k is plenty for the bike and some extra kit you may need. DRZ400's very popular if you are big enough to ride the thing, even a 125 will do the job - off road too much power can be your enemy.

Thanks mate. Found it after a quick google. I read through the testimonials of newbies being taken out on rides and it sounds right up my street actually. It sounds like they promote a good balance between being sensible and respectful/legal but also having a laugh. I've joined the main forum but I'll look out for the southerners forum then and defect there straight away. What's your username on there?

Originally Posted by garynortheast

Maybe they're just the only person in a group of friends who has actually got it together to do something rather than waiting for all their other apathetic mates to get off their backsides.

You are right mate. I am generally the one suggesting everything, bullying the apathetic plebs into doing things, but when they say no, I never go off and do it by myself. Lesson learnt now!

[Geodude]

Originally Posted by Fallout

I'm not a fan of being the guy who turns up by himself though. When I see someone turn up by themselves to something group based (e.g. paintballing or go-karting .... there's always one) I assume they have some sort of personality disorder.

I am that guy and thats all i will say on a public forum but when i do think about life and stuff and why its not going how i want it to and its not fair i always stop and think that there are folks having a worse life than me.

[Fallout]

Originally Posted by Geodude

I am that guy and thats all i will say on a public forum

If it helps mate, while I may make the assumption Mr Loner is going to be weird, I would always make them feel welcome. We all make judgements, but not all of us act on them. I'd chat to you anyway buddy and find out for myself.

[tigersaw]

Originally Posted by Fallout

I've joined the main forum but I'll look out for the southerners forum then and defect there straight away. What's your username on there?

PM'd you

[Geodude]

You sir are a true gent and are most definitely on my 'like to meet' list

[Fallout]

Originally Posted by Geodude

You sir are a true gent and are most definitely on my 'like to meet' list

Thanks buddy. The sentiment is returned ..... though I forgot to mention, after I got to know you I'd strip you naked, cover you with tar and feathers (home alone style), point and laugh, call everyone round and get them to join in!

[Geodude]

Hehe normal day for me mate

Stop worrying, drink a bottle of wine, roll one/get stoned and then have a game of "hide the sausage" with the wife. You'll be fine.

Next.

[Bibio]

i like weird as i am weird and i dint like non weird. i don't do social networking for the sake of 'friends lists' or 'dinner parties' as i have too many friends as it is from millionaires to beggars but each and every one of them are nice quirky people. if you are a back stabbing want to make a commotion about everything someone says then do yourself a favour and steer clear of me as i don't play those games.

Fallout, you have now joined the adult club which includes restrictions on your male ambitions. people say marriage does it i say bull its what you make of it.