What's On Your Mind?

[Amarok]

This blokes story is inspiring . I fractured a vertebrae in my back riding sand dunes in my younger years and was lucky to not become a paraplegic . He wasn’t so lucky . The courage and mental fortitude to not only ride again but do what he did is just next level . Spare a few minutes for a great little story .
He lives a few hours up the road from me .

Balls of steel. Crazy as fuck, but can't help but respect the bravery and determination. Watching him crawl, you knew he wasn't going to be stopped.

I never felt the need for speed but I knew plenty of guys who did. Some are still rocking, but I've known guys that died base-jumping and snow-mobiling in the Rockies, guys that became quadriplegics from motorbike crashes, guys that are in pain every minute of their lives after years of riding bulls or broncs. Seems to me that if you keep going against the odds, you have to lose eventually.

I can watch these people, and even admire them, but thankfully never wanted to emulate them.

 

[Ramjet159]

Balls of steel. Crazy as fuck, but can't help but respect the bravery and determination. Watching him crawl, you knew he wasn't going to be stopped.

I never felt the need for speed but I knew plenty of guys who did. Some are still rocking, but I've known guys that died base-jumping and snow-mobiling in the Rockies, guys that became quadriplegics from motorbike crashes, guys that are in pain every minute of their lives after years of riding bulls or broncs. Seems to me that if you keep going against the odds, you have to lose eventually.

I can watch these people, and even admire them, but thankfully never wanted to emulate them.

Same . I loved riding but always recognised and respected my limits . The day I pushed too hard and got ahead of myself is the day I ended up in hospital .
I’ve often wondered how the mind works of those that free climb buildings and rock faces and wonder just how they overcome their fear ? I guess if we knew we’d maybe all be doing it lol .
The human mind is a grey matter of diverse workings in so many ways . Some crave adrenalin , some crave alcohol . Some fight tooth and nail to stay alive in the face of death and some leave on their own terms .
I don’t think we will ever fully break down the complexities of how it all works .
I know my son while studying medical psychology continually mentioned theory as referring to the understanding of studies . Says a lot in itself

 

[Hugh Jass]

This blokes story is inspiring . I fractured a vertebrae in my back riding sand dunes in my younger years and was lucky to not become a paraplegic . He wasn’t so lucky . The courage and mental fortitude to not only ride again but do what he did is just next level . Spare a few minutes for a great little story .
He lives a few hours up the road from me .

Great watch - have to admit, got a little lump in the throat when he took that minibike over the first time.
Must be all those Canuckian Hallmark movies @Amarok recommended.

 

[Ramjet159]

Looks like he’s just realised his last fart was a bit more and soon everyone else will realise as well We are not amused ………..

 

[Ramjet159]

Balls of steel. Crazy as fuck, but can't help but respect the bravery and determination. Watching him crawl, you knew he wasn't going to be stopped.

I never felt the need for speed but I knew plenty of guys who did. Some are still rocking, but I've known guys that died base-jumping and snow-mobiling in the Rockies, guys that became quadriplegics from motorbike crashes, guys that are in pain every minute of their lives after years of riding bulls or broncs. Seems to me that if you keep going against the odds, you have to lose eventually.

I can watch these people, and even admire them, but thankfully never wanted to emulate them.

Must be first backflip on any two wheels ? This guys crash was just plain nasty

 

[Ramjet159]

@Psychobilly maaaate you were talking about Crocodiles entering tents and being a major threat if you camp on our shores . Well do I have the solution to mitigate your fears . This is to Aussie Campers what that hubcap shield is to Captain America . Grab one of these Billy and you’ll be instantly exempt from any peril . Comes with a big kick ass replica blade as well you can shave with if need be or clean Catfish , Stingrays etc .
Just be aware it’s only half as efficient on Gators as it doesn’t recognise the puppy dog look ? Wear it with your Leopard skin Fred Flinstone undies and the Mrs will violate you like you’ve always hoped .
Disclaimer : Wear at your own risk , safe word recommended with back up can of mace .

 

[Amarok]

Doom-scrolling the ever growing list of out of control fires and evacuations orders is getting scary.

Woke up to rain and calm winds. Just maybe the whole province isn't going to burn down.
We're not through this yet, but this is a big help.

 

[Hugh Jass]

@Psychobilly maaaate you were talking about Crocodiles entering tents and being a major threat if you camp on our shores . Well do I have the solution to mitigate your fears . This is to Aussie Campers what that hubcap shield is to Captain America . Grab one of these Billy and you’ll be instantly exempt from any peril . Comes with a big kick ass replica blade as well you can shave with if need be or clean Catfish , Stingrays etc .
Just be aware it’s only half as efficient on Gators as it doesn’t recognise the puppy dog look ? View attachment 167131 Wear it with your Leopard skin Fred Flinstone undies and the Mrs will violate you like you’ve always hoped .
Disclaimer : Wear at your own risk , safe word recommended with back up can of mace .

Ooooh, bro! Are those real croc teeth? How's that hatband smell?

 

[Hugh Jass]

Doom-scrolling the ever growing list of out of control fires and evacuations orders is getting scary.

Woke up to rain and calm winds. Just maybe the whole province isn't going to burn down.
We're not through this yet, but this is a big help.

One of the main reasons we didn't move back to Colorado - wildfires.

Hang in there, man - Kind of like a hurricane, in that all you can do is watch and wait. ??

 

[Amarok]

One of the main reasons we didn't move back to Colorado - wildfires.

Hang in there, man - Kind of like a hurricane, in that all you can do is watch and wait. ??

Thanks?, I'll be fine. The spot I'm in is reasonably protected and not threatened by the current fires. I'm just so used to feeling safe and so happy with my situation that any threat, no matter how distant, causes some anxiety.

I lived in a city I didn't want to be in, in buildings I hated, surrounded by crappy people, for way too much of my life. Now that I've found my shabby little heaven, my only worry is that I'll somehow lose it.

 

[Hugh Jass]

Thanks?, I'll be fine. The spot I'm in is reasonably protected and not threatened by the current fires. I'm just so used to feeling safe and so happy with my situation that any threat, no matter how distant, causes some anxiety.

I lived in a city I didn't want to be in, in buildings I hated, surrounded by crappy people, for way too much of my life. Now that I've found my shabby little heaven, my only worry is that I'll somehow lose it.

OK, good - I figured you were, but it's still spooky as shit, though, to me.
Plus, you get the bonus guilt that you're OK and others are losing everything.
Mother Nature seems to be a bit irritated with us...

 

[Psychobilly]

@Psychobilly maaaate you were talking about Crocodiles entering tents and being a major threat if you camp on our shores . Well do I have the solution to mitigate your fears . This is to Aussie Campers what that hubcap shield is to Captain America . Grab one of these Billy and you’ll be instantly exempt from any peril . Comes with a big kick ass replica blade as well you can shave with if need be or clean Catfish , Stingrays etc .
Just be aware it’s only half as efficient on Gators as it doesn’t recognise the puppy dog look ? View attachment 167131 Wear it with your Leopard skin Fred Flinstone undies and the Mrs will violate you like you’ve always hoped .
Disclaimer : Wear at your own risk , safe word recommended with back up can of mace .

Lol I already had the knives but the hat... I'll have to think it over haha

 

[Ramjet159]

Well ……everyone complained about this bloke for weeks .
Contemptuous , condescending. Big headed Tool ( or wanker if you don’t get tool ) and a Bully
Tonight he tried to lay his shit on me at work so I kindly told him to go fuck himself and to maybe reflect as to why no one wanted to work with him .
I now have a date with management and probably Human Resources in the morning .
I don’t give a shit to be honest
My wife calls me the diplomat and I’ll always try and avoid conflict but enough was enough .
I’m kind of pissed off at my co workers for letting him behave how he did .
My mate from work rang me to find out what was up .
I was passed off at him as well for saying big words and doing nothing either .
I have my own back in this world .
It’s sad but that’s just the way it is . Talk is cheap .

 

[Amarok]

Well ……everyone complained about this bloke for weeks .
Contemptuous , condescending. Big headed Tool ( or wanker if you don’t get tool ) and a Bully
Tonight he tried to lay his shit on me at work so I kindly told him to go fuck himself and to maybe reflect as to why no one wanted to work with him .
I now have a date with management and probably Human Resources in the morning .
I don’t give a shit to be honest
My wife calls me the diplomat and I’ll always try and avoid conflict but enough was enough .
I’m kind of pissed off at my co workers for letting him behave how he did .
My mate from work rang me to find out what was up .
I was passed off at him as well for saying big words and doing nothing either .
I have my own back in this world .
It’s sad but that’s just the way it is . Talk is cheap .

Some people talk down about this kind of thing
"why can't you just let shit go?"

Because otherwise these assholes never learn.

And because if the choice is putting up with this shit or addressing it, I'm going to sleep better tonight if we deal with it now and let the chips fall where they may.

Good on ya for pushing back and to hell with the guys that wouldn't speak up. (watch them all find their voices now that somebody went first). I've been there, too.

Best of luck dealing with the HR bullshit and if that doesn't work out,best luck in finding somewhere better.

 

[Ramjet159]

Some people talk down about this kind of thing
"why can't you just let shit go?"

Because otherwise these assholes never learn.

And because if the choice is putting up with this shit or addressing it, I'm going to sleep better tonight if we deal with it now and let the chips fall where they may.

Good on ya for pushing back and to hell with the guys that wouldn't speak up. (watch them all find their voices now that somebody went first). I've been there, too.

Best of luck dealing with the HR bullshit and if that doesn't work out,best luck in finding somewhere better.

Better to die on your feet than to live on your knees .
I feel let down by management is how I feel . A culture where they knew about this individual yet let it ride .
Your right about the rest piping up once the levee breaks
Exact same thing happened a month ago when management tried to pull extra work outside our contract .
No one , absolutely no one sent a reply Email until I sent a please explain first . Then they left me hanging with a bullseye on my forehead until I reminded them about the word unity . Then the gates reluctantly opened and one became a pack .
I’ve learnt a lot in the last few months . Rely on only yourself and yourself only .
I’ll walk in tomorrow totally at ease knowing I fucking stood up when my Co workers ran for cover and management did fuck all !!
Excuse my language but this cuts me deep .
Kind of makes me look at humanity overall and I don’t like it .

 

[Amarok]

Better to die on your feet than to live on your knees .

Rely on only yourself and yourself only .

Kind of makes me look at humanity overall and I don’t like it .

Hence why I'm a crazy old hermit.

It's also why I hold my head high in any social situation and never feel lesser than.

I don't care if you are rich, powerful, famous, or anything else. All I want to know is "were you a man when it mattered?", because I know I was.

 

[Hugh Jass]

Well ……everyone complained about this bloke for weeks .
Contemptuous , condescending. Big headed Tool ( or wanker if you don’t get tool ) and a Bully
Tonight he tried to lay his shit on me at work so I kindly told him to go fuck himself and to maybe reflect as to why no one wanted to work with him .
I now have a date with management and probably Human Resources in the morning .
I don’t give a shit to be honest
My wife calls me the diplomat and I’ll always try and avoid conflict but enough was enough .
I’m kind of pissed off at my co workers for letting him behave how he did .
My mate from work rang me to find out what was up .
I was passed off at him as well for saying big words and doing nothing either .
I have my own back in this world .
It’s sad but that’s just the way it is . Talk is cheap .

Ah, fuck. Been there. Just stay true to yourself. ? ? ?

 

[Rozgreenburn]

Better to die on your feet than to live on your knees .
I feel let down by management is how I feel . A culture where they knew about this individual yet let it ride .
Your right about the rest piping up once the levee breaks
Exact same thing happened a month ago when management tried to pull extra work outside our contract .
No one , absolutely no one sent a reply Email until I sent a please explain first . Then they left me hanging with a bullseye on my forehead until I reminded them about the word unity . Then the gates reluctantly opened and one became a pack .
I’ve learnt a lot in the last few months . Rely on only yourself and yourself only .
I’ll walk in tomorrow totally at ease knowing I fucking stood up when my Co workers ran for cover and management did fuck all !!
Excuse my language but this cuts me deep .
Kind of makes me look at humanity overall and I don’t like it .

Sorry you've got no real backup . Fuck 'em all. If you don't stand up for yourself, who will? Unity, says it all bro. Best of luck?

 

[Ramjet159]

Hence why I'm a crazy old hermit.

It's also why I hold my head high in any social situation and never feel lesser than.

I don't care if you are rich, powerful, famous, or anything else. All I want to know is "were you a man when it mattered?", because I know I was.

I hate conflict but I will not take unwarranted shit . I’m at that point in life
Yeah push me , maybe once more but good luck after that .
Cliches evolved for good reason
Life is too short for bullshit

 

[Ramjet159]

Obviously I’m away at work right now but if ever I could do with a blunt lol
Sorry fellas rant over ……..I going to bed