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Let's not turn this into a pile-on. Brother Gato, we're all on your side - just give us reasons to root for you, not bark at you, si? Remember before you post that most of the grouchy old farts on this site are the real riding deal, not posturing posers or gravel drive cowboys - we've been there, broken that, and we don't really need to be lectured on the 'don't leave a year's wages lying around when you've brought a girl home' basics.

Yep, we react badly when riders blame their contexts for their very human mistakes. But I promise you, if you'd have posted an honest 'Apparently I'm the unluckiest mark in Latin America because i just got spanked again' thread, you'd have received nothing but 'good on yer' backslaps and 'unlucky, kid' chuckles.

So. Good on yer. Unlucky, kid. And as Bob said, ride safe. Really.

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Every time Gato posts my twisted sense of humor gets tickled - is it wrong to enjoy reading of a fellow riders mis-adventures ? I thought that was what Hubb was all about ;-)

Gato, its a shame you're not riding home 'cos we're going to miss the entertainment, there's still time to accidentally get on a plane to 'Adondestan' & keep going.
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It looks like I scored another -10 Hubb reputation points. I used to enjoy this section of the Hubb a lot but it just isn`t the same being an outcast anymore. Flame on Canoe Guy, Dave Ede, and the celt! I am done with this thread.
No doubt you will start another! I am sure we all wish you all the best but with so many jokers around it pays to THINK before posting, just take care!
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Don,t go thinking about posting for ****sake just do it,This is this internet and it was made for inane bullshit!!!
Oh yeah and lets not try and take motorcycling and ourselves so seriously,difficult I know but give it a try.
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