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Re: People dynamics

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'ere in MK I've got squillions of tracks which are "not-that-far" from me. Plus an old steelie CBR which everyone tells me is a great casual track bike.

But here am I am...not doing track days :D No excuse offered, or needed.
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Cousin Jack wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 2:21 pm Track days are all fcuking miles from me, I know I am slow, I don't need to prove it, I haven't got any leathers, and I don't do camping.

Other than that I am always up for a TD.
It wasn't/isn't just about the Trackdays, it's about the people... I go there every year at stupid expense and i've ridden 1 out of the last 4. But i go there because well, if i don't... No-one is.
It's not even about it being at a track, i'd happily 'host' it anywhwere, doesn't even need to involve bikes, a ride, tents, it could be in a hotel in wherever, that's the whole point.. it's about the people, not the riding.

But, it still would fall flat on it's arse, due to the other posts here showing the apparent lack of give-a-shit :)
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weeksy wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 3:04 pm
Cousin Jack wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 2:21 pm Track days are all fcuking miles from me, I know I am slow, I don't need to prove it, I haven't got any leathers, and I don't do camping.

Other than that I am always up for a TD.
It wasn't/isn't just about the Trackdays, it's about the people... I go there every year at stupid expense and i've ridden 1 out of the last 4. But i go there because well, if i don't... No-one is.
It's not even about it being at a track, i'd happily 'host' it anywhwere, doesn't even need to involve bikes, a ride, tents, it could be in a hotel in wherever, that's the whole point.. it's about the people, not the riding.

But, it still would fall flat on it's arse, due to the other posts here showing the apparent lack of give-a-shit :)
Lend me a bike, some leathers and a back protector and I'm in. :D

(Have own helmet, boots, gloves etc :thumbup: )
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Re: People dynamics

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Count Steer wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 3:07 pm
weeksy wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 3:04 pm
Cousin Jack wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 2:21 pm Track days are all fcuking miles from me, I know I am slow, I don't need to prove it, I haven't got any leathers, and I don't do camping.

Other than that I am always up for a TD.
It wasn't/isn't just about the Trackdays, it's about the people... I go there every year at stupid expense and i've ridden 1 out of the last 4. But i go there because well, if i don't... No-one is.
It's not even about it being at a track, i'd happily 'host' it anywhwere, doesn't even need to involve bikes, a ride, tents, it could be in a hotel in wherever, that's the whole point.. it's about the people, not the riding.

But, it still would fall flat on it's arse, due to the other posts here showing the apparent lack of give-a-shit :)
Lend me a bike, some leathers and a back protector and I'm in. :D

(Have own helmet, boots, gloves etc :thumbup: )
First time you've asked, you can use the ZX6R any time you like, i've got spare leathers i don't use... so, sure.
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MrLongbeard wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 9:32 am The fun of camping wanes the older you get / the amount of times you have to open the back tent flap for a piss in the night.
My idea of roughing it is a room at the Marriott...
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ZRX61 wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 3:23 pm
MrLongbeard wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 9:32 am The fun of camping wanes the older you get / the amount of times you have to open the back tent flap for a piss in the night.
My idea of roughing it is a room at the Marriott...
Even then I like to choose which Marriott. Not all are created equal.
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Cousin Jack wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 3:50 pm
ZRX61 wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 3:23 pm
MrLongbeard wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 9:32 am The fun of camping wanes the older you get / the amount of times you have to open the back tent flap for a piss in the night.
My idea of roughing it is a room at the Marriott...
Even then I like to choose which Marriott. Not all are created equal.
Tent by quiet beach. Or posh hotel in busy resort.

Tent every time :)
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I will have a posh hotel on a quiet island please.
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I like posher things than all of you because I'm posher, see? :thumbup:
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Cousin Jack wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 4:00 pm I will have a posh hotel on a quiet island please.
Will a posh AirBnB suffice?
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weeksy wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 3:08 pm
Count Steer wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 3:07 pm
weeksy wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 3:04 pm

It wasn't/isn't just about the Trackdays, it's about the people... I go there every year at stupid expense and i've ridden 1 out of the last 4. But i go there because well, if i don't... No-one is.
It's not even about it being at a track, i'd happily 'host' it anywhwere, doesn't even need to involve bikes, a ride, tents, it could be in a hotel in wherever, that's the whole point.. it's about the people, not the riding.

But, it still would fall flat on it's arse, due to the other posts here showing the apparent lack of give-a-shit :)
Lend me a bike, some leathers and a back protector and I'm in. :D

(Have own helmet, boots, gloves etc :thumbup: )
First time you've asked, you can use the ZX6R any time you like, i've got spare leathers i don't use... so, sure.
Me in your leathers.

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Count Steer wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 4:13 pm
weeksy wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 3:08 pm
Count Steer wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 3:07 pm

Lend me a bike, some leathers and a back protector and I'm in. :D

(Have own helmet, boots, gloves etc :thumbup: )
First time you've asked, you can use the ZX6R any time you like, i've got spare leathers i don't use... so, sure.
Me in your leathers.

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When standing next to each other you can probably see the top of my head. :D
I've got normal person (5' 8") sized leathers you could borrow :thumbup:
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crust wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 8:01 pm I've got normal person (5' 8") sized leathers you could borrow :thumbup:
That's more me. :thumbup:

What are the rules on helmets? Are flip fronts allowed?
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crust wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 8:01 pm I've got normal person (5' 8") sized leathers you could borrow :thumbup:
When did “normal” start meaning that diminutive situation?
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JackyJoll wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 9:32 pm
crust wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 8:01 pm I've got normal person (5' 8") sized leathers you could borrow :thumbup:
When did “normal” start meaning that diminutive situation?
ONS say average for UK males is 5' 9". You can check with them whether that's mean, mode or median.

However:

A study by dating app Badoo has revealed the height as being the most right-swiped among their users who range between the ages of 18-30. After surveying 20,000 Brits, Badoo concluded that 5ft 8in was the most popular height for men
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Horse wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 10:04 pm After surveying 20,000 Brits, Badoo concluded that 5ft 8in was the most popular height for men[/i]

LOL! Wtf does that mean - "5ft 8in was the most popular height for men"?

Have we got 6'2" guys and 5' 3" guys (like Iccy) walking around now saying "I identify as 5' 8"? What size clothes do they buy ffs?

How the fuck can a particular height be 'popular' ffs?!
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Most swiped is 5' 8".Couldn't possibly be cause there are loads of 5' 8" blokes around? :D

I am of course the correct height. 5' 12". Not 6ft.
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Mr. Dazzle wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 10:58 pm Most swiped is 5' 8".Couldn't possibly be cause there are loads of 5' 8" blokes around? :D

I am of course the correct height. 5' 12". Not 6ft.

What do you mean by most swiped?

I thought you were old enough to know that your height is irrelevant - it's the women that do the choosing. Most of them don't give a shite about an inch or two in height, they just like a nice bum apparently.
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Mr. Dazzle wrote: Fri Sep 22, 2023 10:58 pm Most swiped is 5' 8".Couldn't possibly be cause there are loads of 5' 8" blokes around? :D
I wondered how big the screen are that they use ....
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