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  • in reply to: EOI Vic. strathbogies April 18-21 long weekend #254790

    drew
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    Yes sorry Damo, it is the easter weekend.

    I originally had march in thr title until Adam pointed out my stuff up. Lol

    I edited my post and the title, forgot to mention is was now amended and correct month.

    in reply to: Jokes #254666

    drew
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    storky wrote:
    I told my girlfriend I was getting a KTM, she suggested we start seeing other men.

    Where’s the Unthankyou button!!

    Or is it that you are just sick of KTM riders being right up your exhaust pipe all the time??!

    in reply to: Fantic Motor anyone? #254604

    drew
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    50mm forks on the 300 :ohmy:

    Need a pipe guard, be a real shame to ding up the hand crafted expansion chamber.

    in reply to: rear disc #254596

    drew
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    There is a seller on epay that claims his discs are oz made. But less $$ than genuine.

    I got a front 320mm o/s kit from a chineeses eBay seller. Only done one ride in the hills, so far so good.

    Only reason I went chineese is no one else had a disc to suit my bike with electronic speedo.

    in reply to: EOI Vic. strathbogies April 18-21 long weekend #254553

    drew
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    aido wrote:
    Hey Elwood Let’s get the band back together!!!!!

    What colour lifesaver are you on this season aido?!?

    for those who would be more comfortable with solid walls and a roof a quick google =

    http://www.google.com.au/search?q=accom+swanpool+vic&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari

    I can chase up prices and availability if needed.

    From memory benalla is about 1/2 hour 45 min from the camp site. Mansfield is about the same.

    in reply to: nundle rocks #254508

    drew
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    Boony wrote:
    Nato wrote:
    Boony wrote:
    andy29 wrote:
    Boony wrote:
    18 locals tore up them there hills of gold. Awesome ride and thanks rutts for leading. I love this playing back in the pack thing.

    even on an orange bike.. more from me soon :ohmy: :ohmy: :ohmy:

    No comment

    Hey boony I see ur signature says ktm350 when did you swap from the 250?

    Month ago NATO. Loving it

    You may as well buy a 500 Boony! You know you want to. It’s the natural progression.

    Just like from nundle rock to Boony has stones….. ;p :silly:

    in reply to: EOI Vic. strathbogies April 18-21 long weekend #254548

    drew
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    Cool Wolfe, will see what happens.

    I think I may have found the lookout

    http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/200080/FS0060-Strathbogie-Ranges.pdf

    in reply to: EOI Vic. strathbogies April 18-21 long weekend #254536

    drew
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    Hahahmm. Thanks for the heads up Adam ;)

    Guessing 25th Anzac day would be too close to weekend before for everyone that’s already booked up for Easter.

    I know it’s short notice so if it’s not suited I’ll still go with the gps, map and see what I can find for future rides.

    Forgot to mention it will be a very cruisy ride as its in an unfamiliar area.

    There is an air plane crash site memorial on the DSE? Website map, would be something of interest to see….?

    in reply to: Dealing with the Black Dog #254525

    drew
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    Top info that Ecks.

    One thing I picked up on though, is the suggestion to see a psychologist.

    A Ph.D is a doctor of philosophy. One word of advise is that philosophy is a personally shaped ideology.

    I would not discourage anyone from seeing a psychologist if they are comfortable in doing so and they are getting help.

    A psychiatrist first has to gain a basic medical degree then further train in the field of mental health.

    Only reason I rais this is personal experience of two health care perfesionals that tried to ‘ fix’ a physical problem with philosophy and discounted physical indents/ events.

    And found them quite arrogant when suggesting or in their eyes questioning there theory was a little presumptuous in diagnosis.

    E.g I have what’s called a parrs defect. The keepers on the last vertebrae in my back are missing, allowing it to move forward 8 mm called spondylolisthesis, one of the aforementioned says without a doubt it was caused by riding a motor bike at a young age-6 yo.

    Another massure said that he has treated loads of blokes that rode from a young age that did not develope a parrs defect.

    It could be due to a genetic fault or maybe the Dr pulling on my feet trying to deliver me leaving my feet black.

    Yes I was going the wrong way and a stubborn mule from the start 😆 :silly: :cheer:

    Moral of my rant is, don’t give up on finding someone that helps. It may take patients but well worth persevering.

    In some cases it may take a few different avenues combined.

    in reply to: Dealing with the Black Dog #254522

    drew
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    Talking helps, even if those we talk to don’t have any answers to our problem(s).

    It may simply inform others of why you are not your usual self.

    It’s hard for others to understand if they don’t know.

    Bottling it up makes it worse.

    The biggest thing we need to get out there is its not weak to share what’s going on in our lives.

    Alcohol doesn’t help any. It’s a suppressant, but once the ‘good’ wears off the anxiety rebounds but not to the level it was before it comes back higher.

    Think of it as a stare case, anxiety goes up, alcohol levels it out for a short while but the anxiety goes up a step when the booze wears off and so on.

    Hence creating a spiral that can seem far too deep to get out of let alone see a way out.

    As I’ve said before I’m sure all of us here would not reject a pm for a listening ear. We may not be able to reply straight away, have any brilliant solution or any answers. But we’re willing to listen.

    Drewpy

    in reply to: Where are the Vic ride posts? #254157

    drew
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    Hi Damo, welcome.

    Unfortunately the Vic crew is small and spread around a bit. Like all here at obt work gets in the way of living life ;-p

    I’m the honorary Vic mascot. :silly: just north of the boarder.

    I’ve been out of the riding for 12 months or so due to circumstances. But working on getting my bike reg again and keen to get back in the saddle.

    But if you post up a ride date some may be able to join you.

    It’s all flat up my way and a bit far for the melb based riders to come for what’s on offer.

    Although I’ve been toying with the idea of hosting a gymcana type day/weekend.

    Obstacle course type stuff. But have to wait til the bike is reg first.

    Keep us posted!

    in reply to: Police Action #253992

    drew
    Member

    Unfortunately we would get a neg driving fine. Maybe even a reckless driving fine at boot.

    in reply to: you guys are my saving grace #253981

    drew
    Member

    +1 for all the above.
    All been said Wolfe.

    As most here know I’ve vented my share of rants.

    Some out there that don’t know what it’s like to suffer with a chronic health issue think and say at times you just want attention or pity. Or some even imply you are putting it on.

    Sometimes we just want some understanding of why we are the way we are or why we may react the way we do at times.

    Bottling it up is one if not the worst things to do.

    Most of the obt crew have had to deal with hardship at some point in their enduro ride that is life.

    You have already seen our readiness to listen, I’m sure I speak for everyone that has replied so far, feel free to PM any one of us.

    We may not have anything more to offer than a listening ear. But often that alone can help us cope.

    Nothing worse than thinking you’re alone.

    Drewpy

    in reply to: Jokes #253637

    drew
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    You know why KTM riders resemble apes?

    Because of all the arm stretching power and toque!

    in reply to: Jokes #106833

    drew
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    [video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-Wd-Q3F8KM&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/video]

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