Thinking of becoming a born again biker
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Can you get anything that is safer than a motorbike? How about a boat? etc etc. I believe that motorcycles are extremely dangerous.
Yeah They are aren’t they 
Regards Paul
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Can you get anything that is safer than a motorbike? How about a boat? etc etc. I believe that motorcycles are extremely dangerous. Yeah They are aren’t they Regards Paul
Chuckle…Both my sisters and my mother work in the funeral industry. To hear my mother and sister #2 tell it, bikes were invented by a funeral director for the simple expidiant of getting them MUCH more bussiness. They seem to think that even with all the mandated courses I have to take even before I THINK about riding a bike I am still going to die the moment I pull out of my driveway. My oldest sister (#1) She rides..grin. To the extent that she and her boyfriend of 25 years crated up a goldwing one year and rode it back.
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women buy furniture. men buy machines. Hey… I bought furniture AND machines…lol… Does that make me a hermaphrodite? Inquiring minds wanna know..;) Either a tomboy or a butch-femme, not sure… :-/ [Rog']
Might just mean you’re bi. 
CC
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello all. What is it about divorced men that makes them want to relive their youth? I’m actually contemplating getting another motorbike. I had one as a kid but when the law changed to make it illegal for 17 year old kids to ride 100 mph bikes without a licence I got rid of it. I bought another one about 6 years ago after my first marriage broke down but got rid of that one when I remarried. Now I separated again and the old temptation as risen its head again. I know to a lot of people this might sound self-indulgent (especially my ex wife) but it actually serves an important purpose. I’m a bit depressed nowadays….well actually a lot depressed. I hate coming home to an empty house and my days off are now worse than being at work. I need something to look forward to when I get up in the morning to keep going. Otherwise I keep asking myself "what’s the point?" Dunno how this is gonna look if we end up in court though. I’m pleading poverty, which is true. She has spent all our savings furnishing her new council house. If I did get I bike I would have to severely tighten my belt to make the repayments. But to me it would be worth it. Regards Paul
Actually, Paul, I dunno that it has much to do with any sort of midlife crisis or reclaiming one’s youth. I think it’s probably a good sign that you’re getting back in touch with the things that make you happy. Don’t be afraid to do some things for yourself if they make you happy. Doubtful it’s a negative thing to find ways of staving off depression, so long as you’re not hurting anyone. Far as justifying the expense of a new bike during court procedings, there’s a very strong chance it could get used against you. Might want to wait or do as was suggested and put it into yer mum’s name? In the meantime, the intent to purchase might help to lift your spirits, knowing that it’s quite the reward for having gone through the pain and ugliness of divorce. Besides, you can start now with squirrelling some cash away for those repayments and be that much further ahead! (Just an idea.) Best of luck to ya! VROOM!! VROOM!! CC
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Go for it, sod what anyone else thinks. Make yourself happy from now on and enjoy yourself. Mandy Easier said than done….
I know that, but on the other hand I have done a lot to make myself happier over the last few months and it helps. Mandy
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Go for it, sod what anyone else thinks. Make yourself happy from now on and enjoy yourself. Mandy Easier said than done…. I know that, but on the other hand I have done a lot to make myself happier over the last few months and it helps. Mandy
What kind of things? Well, you told us about some recent purchases. I find that works for a (short) while, too. Anything else (you care to share)?
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Go for it, sod what anyone else thinks. Make yourself happy from now on and enjoy yourself. Mandy Easier said than done…. I know that, but on the other hand I have done a lot to make myself happier over the last few months and it helps. Mandy What kind of things? Well, you told us about some recent purchases. I find that works for a (short) while, too. Anything else (you care to share)?
I have gone out with friends more often, relaxed more often and done my own thing more often. I’ve become a little more selfish, not so much of a doormat. I look after myself and my kids, anything else can be someone elses responsibility. I have cut out some of the more stressful aspects of my life, I avoid people I don’t like instead of trying to get on with them in a fake way, I have paid off some of my debts which cuts out a big worry from my life and I try to do things which will do me more good i.e. relaxing and enjoying good things. It’s about maintaining your mental health so that you can cope with the shit life throws at you. At the moment that shit is my upcoming divorce. Anything which distracts my attention from it and makes me feel happier, however small or short-lived, is fine by me until I can find long term happiness again. Mandy
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Go for it, sod what anyone else thinks. Make yourself happy from now on and enjoy yourself. Mandy Easier said than done…. I know that, but on the other hand I have done a lot to make myself happier over the last few months and it helps. Mandy What kind of things? Well, you told us about some recent purchases. I find that works for a (short) while, too. Anything else (you care to share)? I have gone out with friends more often, relaxed more often and done my own thing more often. I’ve become a little more selfish, not so much of a doormat. I look after myself and my kids, anything else can be someone elses responsibility. I have cut out some of the more stressful aspects of my life, I avoid people I don’t like instead of trying to get on with them in a fake way, I have paid off some of my debts which cuts out a big worry from my life and I try to do things which will do me more good i.e. relaxing and enjoying good things. It’s about maintaining your mental health so that you can cope with the shit life throws at you. At the moment that shit is my upcoming divorce. Anything which distracts my attention from it and makes me feel happier, however small or short-lived, is fine by me until I can find long term happiness again.
Good for you Mandy, I know you have had some really down days, but it’s good to see you are doing the best you can to get through this. Hang in there. Lori Mc
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"Ignoramus32690" wrote… Can you get anything that is safer than a motorbike? How about a boat? etc etc. I believe that motorcycles are extremely dangerous.
A. Happiest days in a boat-owner’s life: The 1st and the last. 2. A boat is a hole in the ocean that you throw money into. iii. If he dies, it will save on the expense of a divorce. [Rog']
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Ignoramus32690 said for all posterity… I believe that motorcycles are extremely dangerous.
Well, usually only to the riders. The people in SUV’s are fairly safe from the danger of motorcycles. Casey We are born naked, wet, and hungry. Then things get worse.
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"Ignoramus32690" wrote… Can you get anything that is safer than a motorbike? How about a boat? etc etc. I believe that motorcycles are extremely dangerous. A. Happiest days in a boat-owner’s life: The 1st and the last. 2. A boat is a hole in the ocean that you throw money into. iii. If he dies, it will save on the expense of a divorce. [Rog']
Actually Roger, I own a boat and it is not that expensive. I own a 21 foot cuddy cabin boat and do my own repairs/maintenance. i
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women buy furniture. men buy machines.
Hey… I bought furniture AND machines…lol… Does that make me a hermaphrodite? Inquiring minds wanna know..;) Cal~
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women buy furniture. men buy machines. Hey… I bought furniture AND machines…lol… Does that make me a hermaphrodite? Inquiring minds wanna know..;)
Either a tomboy or a butch-femme, not sure… :-/ [Rog']
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Go for it! Don’t forget to get a good helmet to go with the bike. :) Lori Mc – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello all. What is it about divorced men that makes them want to relive their youth? I’m actually contemplating getting another motorbike. I had one as a kid but when the law changed to make it illegal for 17 year old kids to ride 100 mph bikes without a licence I got rid of it. I bought another one about 6 years ago after my first marriage broke down but got rid of that one when I remarried. Now I separated again and the old temptation as risen its head again. I know to a lot of people this might sound self-indulgent (especially my ex wife) but it actually serves an important purpose. I’m a bit depressed nowadays….well actually a lot depressed. I hate coming home to an empty house and my days off are now worse than being at work. I need something to look forward to when I get up in the morning to keep going. Otherwise I keep asking myself "what’s the point?" Dunno how this is gonna look if we end up in court though. I’m pleading poverty, which is true. She has spent all our savings furnishing her new council house. If I did get I bike I would have to severely tighten my belt to make the repayments. But to me it would be worth it. Regards Paul
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello all. What is it about divorced men that makes them want to relive their youth? I’m actually contemplating getting another motorbike. I had one as a kid but when the law changed to make it illegal for 17 year old kids to ride 100 mph bikes without a licence I got rid of it. I bought another one about 6 years ago after my first marriage broke down but got rid of that one when I remarried. Now I separated again and the old temptation as risen its head again. I know to a lot of people this might sound self-indulgent (especially my ex wife) but it actually serves an important purpose. I’m a bit depressed nowadays….well actually a lot depressed. I hate coming home to an empty house and my days off are now worse than being at work. I need something to look forward to when I get up in the morning to keep going. Otherwise I keep asking myself "what’s the point?" Dunno how this is gonna look if we end up in court though. I’m pleading poverty, which is true. She has spent all our savings furnishing her new council house. If I did get I bike I would have to severely tighten my belt to make the repayments. But to me it would be worth it.
Funny, I have been thinking the same thing m’self. However, I’ve been wanting a bike for the last 6 years or so. Could never afford it.
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Can you get anything that is safer than a motorbike? How about a boat? etc etc. I believe that motorcycles are extremely dangerous.
OF COURSE they are!!! That’s the POINT!!!! Dude, do it. Wind in your face, bugs in your teeth. Used bike, short term. When you give it up, you do it on YOUR terms so you won’t be looking back. F**kin’ excellent catharsis. Just STAY SAFE AND SOBER on it. Actually, that’s one of the cool things. If you’re out partying, it’ll fit in the designated driver’s pickup. CJ da Yooper
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Paul, By all means do it man!! I did the same thing, and am still riding. Hell, I had a nice little ride in to work this morning. Anytime I feel like I need a break, I take my therapist for a ride.. Although I did manage to pick up a speeding ticket on her the other day, which pissed me off, since I was singled out. Price you pay for being bright and shiny. I’ll tell you the secret of how I kept the bike from being in my divorce settlement. My 60+yo mom purchased the bike, and kept it in her name until after the divorce was settled. It was too funny, because she went to the dealer with me, and I was laughing when the guy handed her the keys. Since then, I have taken her on it a couple of times. It seems to be quite theraputic for her as well. She told me once that she wanted to go over 100, so I took her out to a long stretch of road and told her to hang on. We got over 100, and she was thrilled. She even managed to watch the speedometer so she knew how fast we were going. Gif BTW: Me and my therapist are on my Bio entry on the website (http://www.altsupportdivorce.org). – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello all. What is it about divorced men that makes them want to relive their youth? I’m actually contemplating getting another motorbike. I had one as a kid but when the law changed to make it illegal for 17 year old kids to ride 100 mph bikes without a licence I got rid of it. I bought another one about 6 years ago after my first marriage broke down but got rid of that one when I remarried. Now I separated again and the old temptation as risen its head again. I know to a lot of people this might sound self-indulgent (especially my ex wife) but it actually serves an important purpose. I’m a bit depressed nowadays….well actually a lot depressed. I hate coming home to an empty house and my days off are now worse than being at work. I need something to look forward to when I get up in the morning to keep going. Otherwise I keep asking myself "what’s the point?" Dunno how this is gonna look if we end up in court though. I’m pleading poverty, which is true. She has spent all our savings furnishing her new council house. If I did get I bike I would have to severely tighten my belt to make the repayments. But to me it would be worth it. Regards Paul
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Go for it, sod what anyone else thinks. Make yourself happy from now on and enjoy yourself. Mandy
Easier said than done….
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Can you get anything that is safer than a motorbike? How about a boat? etc etc. I believe that motorcycles are extremely dangerous. i – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello all. What is it about divorced men that makes them want to relive their youth? I’m actually contemplating getting another motorbike. I had one as a kid but when the law changed to make it illegal for 17 year old kids to ride 100 mph bikes without a licence I got rid of it. I bought another one about 6 years ago after my first marriage broke down but got rid of that one when I remarried. Now I separated again and the old temptation as risen its head again. I know to a lot of people this might sound self-indulgent (especially my ex wife) but it actually serves an important purpose. I’m a bit depressed nowadays….well actually a lot depressed. I hate coming home to an empty house and my days off are now worse than being at work. I need something to look forward to when I get up in the morning to keep going. Otherwise I keep asking myself "what’s the point?" Dunno how this is gonna look if we end up in court though. I’m pleading poverty, which is true. She has spent all our savings furnishing her new council house. If I did get I bike I would have to severely tighten my belt to make the repayments. But to me it would be worth it. Regards Paul
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What is it about divorced men that makes them want to relive their youth?
decompressing from the oppressive lifestyle of marriage. Dunno how this is gonna look if we end up in court though. I’m pleading poverty, which is true. She has spent all our savings furnishing her new council house.
women buy furniture. men buy machines. birds fly. bees make honey. so what else is new? enjoy acting out your genetic programming while you can. before she acts out her genetic programming and puts you into bankruptcy.
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Go for it, sod what anyone else thinks. Make yourself happy from now on and enjoy yourself. Mandy
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello all. What is it about divorced men that makes them want to relive their youth? I’m actually contemplating getting another motorbike. I had one as a kid but when the law changed to make it illegal for 17 year old kids to ride 100 mph bikes without a licence I got rid of it. I bought another one about 6 years ago after my first marriage broke down but got rid of that one when I remarried. Now I separated again and the old temptation as risen its head again. I know to a lot of people this might sound self-indulgent (especially my ex wife) but it actually serves an important purpose. I’m a bit depressed nowadays….well actually a lot depressed. I hate coming home to an empty house and my days off are now worse than being at work. I need something to look forward to when I get up in the morning to keep going. Otherwise I keep asking myself "what’s the point?" Dunno how this is gonna look if we end up in court though. I’m pleading poverty, which is true. She has spent all our savings furnishing her new council house. If I did get I bike I would have to severely tighten my belt to make the repayments. But to me it would be worth it. Regards Paul
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Go for it….its all understandable, and Ive been there as well. Did the biking thing for a while. Never became a born again biker though…. Did become a Born Again Virgin……. Storm
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Hello all. What is it about divorced men that makes them want to relive their youth? I’m actually contemplating getting another motorbike. I had one as a kid but when the law changed to make it illegal for 17 year old kids to ride 100 mph bikes without a licence I got rid of it. I bought another one about 6 years ago after my first marriage broke down but got rid of that one when I remarried. Now I separated again and the old temptation as risen its head again. I know to a lot of people this might sound self-indulgent (especially my ex wife) but it actually serves an important purpose. I’m a bit depressed nowadays….well actually a lot depressed. I hate coming home to an empty house and my days off are now worse than being at work. I need something to look forward to when I get up in the morning to keep going. Otherwise I keep asking myself "what’s the point?" Dunno how this is gonna look if we end up in court though. I’m pleading poverty, which is true. She has spent all our savings furnishing her new council house. If I did get I bike I would have to severely tighten my belt to make the repayments. But to me it would be worth it. Regards Paul
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