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Post by General Gman on Oct 12, 2007 19:46:22 GMT
A rousing hello both to Juan and to wee wully.
Felicitations from the Royal County - we're posh down here, y'know.... ;D
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Post by jules on Oct 15, 2007 9:53:21 GMT
Hi,
Just found you all! I'm Jules, living near Stoke-on-Trent. Good to see a few other Staffs riders here. Bike - red XJ600S Diversion - bought just a month ago after 18 years on four wheels. Am loving being back on two!
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Post by Dame judgejools44 on Oct 15, 2007 10:35:50 GMT
Howdy hun, welcome to the nut house! ;D
I took up riding last year, passed first time and bought my XJ600s the same day....she's called Helga and seems to be more famous than Posh Spice! ;D
I recently bought a play bike though, Kawasaki ZX6r Ninja I've nicknamed Nikita....she's luuurrvvvllllyyyyy. Still got me Helga though! ;D
Happy riding out there, but remember to Ride Safe!
See you on some runs one day.
Jools ;D
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Post by General Gman on Oct 15, 2007 15:04:19 GMT
Hi, Just found you all! I'm Jules, living near Stoke-on-Trent. Good to see a few other Staffs riders here. Bike - red XJ600S Diversion - bought just a month ago after 18 years on four wheels. Am loving being back on two! Are you a girl ? Not being rude.... Jules is a bit of an ambidextrous name.... As for that other Jools what just replied... one day she'll get a grown-up bike ;D ;D ;D ;D Welcome anyway, from the seat of civilisation on this fine island of ours. |
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Post by jules on Oct 15, 2007 20:49:42 GMT
;D Yes, sorry, most definitely a girl! One day I will work out how to do all the clever stuff with profiles etc...watch this space. In the meantime, I shall remain an international woman of mystery...
I passed my test way back when (before it got complicated), but have a good friend who came out with me the first few times I took the bike out, and I am now thinking about the IAM. Having said that, I am loving every minute of it, and have done a few fairly long trips now - the bike has become the main mode of transport, and I've got my confidence back completely now.
Thanks for the welcome both - and yes, hopefully meet up on one of the runs one day. I have a slightly mad lifestyle, so a little unpredictable about whens and wheres, but it does look like you all have a great time! That sense of community spirit is one of the things I've really missed whilst locked in my 4 wheeled box.
Jules
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Post by Dame judgejools44 on Oct 16, 2007 6:55:53 GMT
Hi, Just found you all! I'm Jules, living near Stoke-on-Trent. Good to see a few other Staffs riders here. Bike - red XJ600S Diversion - bought just a month ago after 18 years on four wheels. Am loving being back on two! Are you a girl ? Not being rude.... Jules is a bit of an ambidextrous name.... As for that other Jools what just replied... one day she'll get a grown-up bike ;D ;D ;D ;D Welcome anyway, from the seat of civilisation on this fine island of ours. Shut it you....nought wrong with my Helga or Nikita!!  Ignore him Jules....he's a prize t*t!! ;D |
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Post by jules on Oct 16, 2007 10:32:30 GMT
He's probably just a bit green that you have 2 bikes, Jools!  There seems to be a thing about girls and Ninjas - I park next to one at work that belongs to a girl too. I've not ridden one, but it has a smaller frame size and looks a lot lighter than the Divvy, which I guess might explain the girl appeal? Jules |
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Post by General Gman on Oct 16, 2007 15:53:44 GMT
He's probably just a bit green that you have 2 bikes, Jools! There seems to be a thing about girls and Ninjas - I park next to one at work that belongs to a girl too. I've not ridden one, but it has a smaller frame size and looks a lot lighter than the Divvy, which I guess might explain the girl appeal? Jules Errmm... me ? jealous ? I've got a *proper* ninja, not one of those namby-pamby girl's ones.... ![]() <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s169/gurninman/Picture331.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a>[/img] |
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Post by General Gman on Oct 16, 2007 15:55:18 GMT
Are you a girl ? Not being rude.... Jules is a bit of an ambidextrous name.... As for that other Jools what just replied... one day she'll get a grown-up bike ;D ;D ;D ;D Welcome anyway, from the seat of civilisation on this fine island of ours. Shut it you....nought wrong with my Helga or Nikita!! Ignore him Jules....he's a prize t*t!! ;D And this prize t*t is cooking tea tonight, you cheeky bint ! |
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Post by 2old2boogie on Oct 16, 2007 18:28:43 GMT
Welcome Jules to the YDC. Good to see a Divi-riding 'born again biker' joining. I see you have made the acquaintance of the Slough Posse  . Hope to see you on a club run in the future. Keep it upright ;D |
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Post by beeblemaster on Oct 16, 2007 20:18:39 GMT
Welcome to the club Jules....
There are a few in Stoke On Trent..... do you like Oatcakes? ;D
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Post by jules on Oct 16, 2007 21:30:09 GMT
Doesn't everyone like oatcakes??? Although I notice quite a few Scots here too, and their idea of an oatcake is something entirely different...I love lots of things about Scotland, but Scottish oatcakes are definitely not on the list |
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Post by beeblemaster on Oct 17, 2007 7:54:44 GMT
Doesn't everyone like oatcakes??? It appears not... which works to my advantage - free handouts ;D |
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Post by General Gman on Oct 17, 2007 8:05:09 GMT
I don't understand this unhealthy fascination with oatcakes...
Must be a northern thing - us civilised southerners find they hide the texture of the caviar too much....
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Post by paulajayne on Oct 17, 2007 10:21:26 GMT
I am...................... Paula
I Live in................. Braintree -Essex
My bike................. 97 600s
Ex Bikes include.....Villiers 98, Square four,Enfied crusader, Lambretta gt200
I love bike with a bit of style
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Post by judi on Oct 17, 2007 11:48:22 GMT
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Post by 2old2boogie on Oct 17, 2007 17:49:15 GMT
"Ex Bikes include.....Villiers 98, Square four,Enfied crusader, Lambretta gt200"
Welcome Paulajayne to the YDC. Good to see another Essex member on board. I live in Hainault Essex.
I like the above list of previous! Villiers 98 eh! I had one yonks ago, it had a 2 speed gear-box with a rocking gear-change pedal and Girder type front forks. I always fancied a RE Crusader Sports but bought a Honda CB72 instead. And an old Square Four eh! Now you're talking bikes.
You've had a wealth of biking experience then.
Again - Welcome to the Divi Club ;D
Jim
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Post by General Gman on Oct 17, 2007 18:46:50 GMT
Welcome, PaulaJayne.... are you a girl too ?? ;D
Nice to see another southerner joining the ranks - we'll have to have a pimm's and caviar evening, wot !
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Post by Padster on Oct 17, 2007 19:34:25 GMT
Welcome to another Essex dwelling person. I am miles away in sunny Chelmsford.
Paddy
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Post by gill on Nov 10, 2007 21:00:16 GMT
hi my name is gill and i am a newbie,passed my direct access on 17th october and loving it! wish i had done it sooner, just bought 1999 600 diversion in pink? candy red my hubby says! not even the weather putting me off at mo, i am sure novelty will wear off eventually! Hubby rides a2004 honda vt shdow in black & orange!
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Post by beeblemaster on Nov 10, 2007 21:14:23 GMT
Welcome to the club Gill.
Yeah that's what I thought to when I started ;D
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Post by teejayexc on Nov 10, 2007 21:19:06 GMT
Hi Gill and welcome to the site.
Pleased to hear you've just passed your direct access and joined the divvy club. Getting one or two new lady bikers on the divvies now, I think they are an ideal first 'big bike'.
Enjoy your new found freedom and stay safe.
Trev
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Post by jules on Nov 10, 2007 22:05:58 GMT
Hi Gill, and welcome from another "lady biker"!  |
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Post by Fiasco on Nov 11, 2007 9:52:32 GMT
Pnarr pnarrr  Dave ;D |
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Post by General Gman on Nov 11, 2007 23:33:56 GMT
Welcome to the site, Gill.
Are you a southerner ? we need more.... being overrun by northern types who think chips and gravy is a good thing.
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Post by Dame judgejools44 on Nov 11, 2007 23:37:40 GMT
Welcome to the site, Gill. Are you a southerner ? we need more.... being overrun by northern types who think chips and gravy is a good thing. Shut it you! ;D Welcome to the site Gill....from another female biker! ;D Jools |
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Post by gill on Nov 12, 2007 19:52:06 GMT
Welcome to the site, Gill. Are you a southerner ? we need more.... being overrun by northern types who think chips and gravy is a good thing. sorry no i am another northerner and i dont mind chips but definately not with gravy! |
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Post by General Gman on Nov 12, 2007 20:46:48 GMT
Welcome to the site, Gill. Are you a southerner ? we need more.... being overrun by northern types who think chips and gravy is a good thing. Shut it you! ;D Welcome to the site Gill....from another female biker! ;D Jools See what I have to put up with ? And I've cooked her tea..... Glad to know you're not a chips and gravy girl Welcome anyway....from the token southerner  |
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Post by gill on Nov 12, 2007 20:52:30 GMT
suppose you could call me a part time southerner..sort of, we have a boat down on the norfolk broads we spend a lot of time on! and yes we take the bike on the trailer...it was the hubbys we used to take but now i have one we will have to get bigger trailer....or just take my bike instead!
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Post by Sharklet on Nov 13, 2007 6:27:22 GMT
Hi to everyone,
I am Sharklet (also known as Mrs Dah Dit!). I passed my test last Friday (Yippee) and as many of you know am the proud owner of a K reg, green Divvy 600. I am originally from Bury, Lancs but we live in Beverley, East Yorkshire (you don't seriously think Neil would move to Lancashire - heaven forbid). Looking forward to meeting more of you soon and accompanying you on meets. Keep riding.
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There seems to be a thing about girls and Ninjas - I park next to one at work that belongs to a girl too. I've not ridden one, but it has a smaller frame size and looks a lot lighter than the Divvy, which I guess might explain the girl appeal?
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