« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2   Go Down

Author Topic: Hello from the Rolling Hills of Korumburra and Surrounds  (Read 3830 times)

Offline Yorkshire Gal

  • Rustynutz's Pillion in a Million
  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 15
  • Thanked: 26 times
    • "Destined to Drive" Driving School
Hello from the Rolling Hills of Korumburra and Surrounds
« on: June 15, 2020, 12:38:01 AM »

Hi to everyone,

Thanks for letting me become a new member. Just letting you know I am Rustynutz' Wife, Sue.

A little bit about me in the context of motorbikes.

I have always yearned to ride, since my first boyfriend owned a Kawasaki Z650.
Unfortunately, ended up marrying my first husband who hated Motorcycles (no accounting for taste, I know).
It took me 23 years to wake up and realise my real passion was finding someone who liked motorbikes as much as I do. Enter Rusty...  :13Candy
I did attempt to get my Motorcycle Learners a couple of years ago, but felt a bit intimidated as I was the only one with no riding experience, only as a pillion.
I was told to go back for a 1 hour session one on one, but unfortunately back then I couldn't get away from my public service role to do it.

Since then, have been through some radical health issues, am now regaining my strength. Hooray.
I love getting out on the back of Russell's ST1300. It brings me great joy and freedom.

I worked in a bank for 8 years and then worked for Vicroads as a Licence Tester for 10 years. (Yes, I was one of those people).
Then escaped to become a driving instructor, running my own business. Road safety is a bit of an interest for me on account of this.

It's great catching up with the lovely folk at the RTE's.

I am a bit of an amateur when it comes to Forums, so please 'bear' with me.
Logged
 
The following users thanked this post: Shiney, johnnyYTED, Kev Murphy, Bloodman, Jdbiker, CallMeSteve, ruSTynutz

Bodø

  • Guest
Re: Hello from the Rolling Hills of Korumburra and Surrounds
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2020, 03:33:41 AM »
A big warm welcome from South Australia.  :hatwave
We met in Curdievale earlier this year.
Logged
 
The following users thanked this post: Yorkshire Gal

Online Wild Rose

  • UNBELIEVABLE "5000 Posts" Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 6972
  • Thanked: 2037 times
  • Toowoomba, Qld
Re: Hello from the Rolling Hills of Korumburra and Surrounds
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2020, 05:11:42 AM »
Welcome Sue to OzSTOC from Toowoomba in Queensland  :hatwave
Good to see a Gal enjoying motorbike's  :runyay
Enjoy your rides on the back of Rustys bike  :thumb
Enjoy the Forum  :thumbsup
 :beer
Logged
Leo (Wild Rose)
Honda ST 1300
0417198510
:rd13       :blk13                            :Spyder
 2002                            New 29-04-13 


Ulysses #49154
FarRider #243
 
The following users thanked this post: Yorkshire Gal

Online Shiney

  • Dave
  • Global Moderator
  • UNBELIEVABLE "5000 Posts" Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6718
  • Thanked: 2324 times
  • RTE Coordinator - Strathpine, QLD
Re: Hello from the Rolling Hills of Korumburra and Surrounds
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2020, 07:38:46 AM »
Welcome to the forum Yorkshire Gal  :hatwave
Logged
My Ride: 2023 ST1800   :thumb
OzSTOC #104   STOC# 8512   IBA # 59142
Find me in The Who's Who of OzSTOC!

I like shiney things :grin
One of the Dave, Dave, Dave and Duncan crew 8)
 
The following users thanked this post: Yorkshire Gal

Online NTRebel

  • Legendary "1000 Club" Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1233
  • Thanked: 899 times
  • red centre red bike
Re: Hello from the Rolling Hills of Korumburra and Surrounds
« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2020, 07:47:49 AM »
Welcome from the cold heart of Oz.
Logged
I'm not strange i'm just not normal {Salvador Dahli}
 
The following users thanked this post: Yorkshire Gal

Online Jdbiker

  • NR2024 Rally Team
  • Supreme "2000" Club Member
  • *
  • Posts: 3140
  • Thanked: 1430 times
  • ST Legend
Re: Hello from the Rolling Hills of Korumburra and Surrounds
« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2020, 08:00:52 AM »
A Big Welcome to the forum Yorkshire Gal :hatwave
Logged
Jdbiker.
2008 red ST1300A
1980 Yamaha XS 1100
1974. Yamaha TX 500 sold
1984   Kawasaki GT 750
1975  Honda GL1000 selling

Honda XL 250 sold
Suzuki TS 100
2000 Honda ST1100P
1988 Enfield Bullet 350
 1941 Royal Enfield WD/C 350 engine
2021 Royal Enfield Bullet 500
2024 Honda Transalp coming
 
The following users thanked this post: Yorkshire Gal

Online StinkyPete

  • Defected to a BMW
  • NR2016 Group
  • UNBELIEVABLE "5000 Posts" Member
  • *
  • Posts: 6543
  • Thanked: 2947 times
  • Blackwood, SA
Re: Hello from the Rolling Hills of Korumburra and Surrounds
« Reply #6 on: June 15, 2020, 08:24:16 AM »
Hi YG, and another formal welcome to OzSTOC from cold and rainy Adelaide.    :hatwave    I look forward to catching up again once travel frees up and "Lockdown 2020" eases.
Logged
IBA #59146   OzLapper 2012 & 2019

BSA M21 600cc single (1948)
Yamaha XS650  (The Black Wobbler)
Yamaha XJR1300 (Rocket Ship)
Honda ST1300 (Beautiful Bike)
BMW R1200RT (Technically Perfect)
 
The following users thanked this post: Yorkshire Gal

Offline Biggles

  • NatRally 2018 - Mackay
  • "Top Dog" 10000 club
  • *
  • Posts: 14051
  • Thanked: 2501 times
  • Bridgeman Downs, Brisbane
Re: Hello from the Rolling Hills of Korumburra and Surrounds
« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2020, 09:52:31 AM »
Welcome to the Forum.  Maybe now Rusty will behave himself in here better...  :grin

When you get sick of Melbourne weather, you're welcome in Queensland.  We had Winter yesterday, so it's 22o from now until November.
Logged
For the modern man who lives in the city, riding a bike might be one of the only ways to escape the humdrum monotony. To take off and ride. To be both at one with nature and one with the bike. To feel masculine. Adam Piggott

OzSTOC #16  STOC #6135  FarR #509  IBA #54927
 
The following users thanked this post: ruSTynutz, Yorkshire Gal

Offline CallMeSteve

  • Steve, Ruth and STrudel
  • Legendary Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 828
  • Thanked: 470 times
  • Eatons Hill, Brisbane.
Re: Hello from the Rolling Hills of Korumburra and Surrounds
« Reply #8 on: June 15, 2020, 01:27:59 PM »
Welcome to the forum Sue.

If you check out the long thread on Memes you'll get to learn some of the tricks that blokes apparently use when they want to buy 'another' bike or parts thereof.

Personally I don't go for any of those.  I use this:   :chocolate-box-smiley-emoticon

OK so it doesn't work in terms of getting me that new bike,  but it's a yummy treat anyhow.
Logged
A man rides on his STeed, says “Why am I short of attention? Got a short little span of attention”.

You can call me Steve, with apologies to Paul Simon.

 :wht13

current:
ST1300 2014 Police

pre-kids:
CX500
CB900
CB400NB
CB350
1964 Yamaha YG-1 80cc

IBA #76608,  FR #1170
 
The following users thanked this post: Yorkshire Gal

Online ruSTynutz

  • NR2024 Rally Team
  • Supreme "2000" Club Member
  • *
  • Posts: 4506
  • Thanked: 2827 times
    • "Destined to Drive" Driving School
Re: Hello from the Rolling Hills of Korumburra and Surrounds
« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2020, 02:57:02 PM »
Quote from: Biggles on June 15, 2020, 09:52:31 AM
Welcome to the Forum.  Maybe now Rusty will behave himself in here better...  :grin

Fat chance of that happening, Biggles!  :grin
Logged


        2005 Honda ST1300A
 

Online Williamson

  • UNBELIEVABLE "5000 Posts" Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 5083
  • Thanked: 2218 times
  • ST Legend
Re: Hello from the Rolling Hills of Korumburra and Surrounds
« Reply #10 on: June 15, 2020, 06:55:59 PM »
Welcome to the freedom of posting your own ideas, thoughts and whatever, Sue ...

Quote from: Yorkshire Gal on June 15, 2020, 12:38:01 AM
... I did attempt to get my Motorcycle Learners a couple of years ago, but felt a bit intimidated as I was the only one with no riding experience ... worked for Vicroads as a Licence Tester for 10 years. (Yes, I was one of those people)...

Nearly 20 years RoSTA (Road Safety & Traffic Authority), RTA, and then VicRoads for me.  This was from 1976 to 1994, and then in 2000 & 2001.   Mainly in road safety and traffic engineering, but also did motorcycle rider training and permit & licence testing on a weekend from 1983 to 1993 (before it was privatised) and also a stint in R&L in 1992.

I hope I wasn't the one that tried to discourage you from motorcycling.
Logged
Cheers,  Williamson (AKA Michael)

Motorcycling, the best time you can have with your pants on.
eBiking, the second best time you can have with your pants on
Afterlife, up there for the climate, down there for the company.
If I'd known I was gunna live this long, I woulda looked after myself better
 
The following users thanked this post: Yorkshire Gal

Offline CallMeSteve

  • Steve, Ruth and STrudel
  • Legendary Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 828
  • Thanked: 470 times
  • Eatons Hill, Brisbane.
Re: Hello from the Rolling Hills of Korumburra and Surrounds
« Reply #11 on: June 15, 2020, 07:57:40 PM »
Quote from: Williamson on June 15, 2020, 06:55:59 PM
I hope I wasn't the one that tried to discourage you from motorcycling.

I'm sure you don't need to worry Michael. If by chance you were Sue's first husband you would probably remember  :grin
Logged
A man rides on his STeed, says “Why am I short of attention? Got a short little span of attention”.

You can call me Steve, with apologies to Paul Simon.

 :wht13

current:
ST1300 2014 Police

pre-kids:
CX500
CB900
CB400NB
CB350
1964 Yamaha YG-1 80cc

IBA #76608,  FR #1170
 
The following users thanked this post: Williamson, ruSTynutz, Yorkshire Gal

Offline Yorkshire Gal

  • Rustynutz's Pillion in a Million
  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 15
  • Thanked: 26 times
    • "Destined to Drive" Driving School
Re: Hello from the Rolling Hills of Korumburra and Surrounds
« Reply #12 on: June 15, 2020, 10:01:23 PM »
Thanks for the Warm welcome all....fun times ahead as we are allowed to break free, slowly or not so slowly    :KissBlow    :13Candy
Logged
 

Offline Yorkshire Gal

  • Rustynutz's Pillion in a Million
  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 15
  • Thanked: 26 times
    • "Destined to Drive" Driving School
Re: Hello from the Rolling Hills of Korumburra and Surrounds
« Reply #13 on: June 15, 2020, 10:10:27 PM »
Quote from: Bodø on June 15, 2020, 03:33:41 AM
A big warm welcome from South Australia.  :hatwave
We met in Curdievale earlier this year.

Thank you. I do remember, it was an enjoyable visit to Curdievale. Look forward to seeing you again at another RTE.
My Brother lives in S.A in Lower Mitcham (not sure if the spelling is correct) but basically a suburb of Adelaide.
Don't get over there very often, but I will have to get Russ moving at some point (when we can so we can start travelling again.)
Not that I would have to ask twice as he has the travel bug like me.  :thumbs
Logged
 

Online ruSTynutz

  • NR2024 Rally Team
  • Supreme "2000" Club Member
  • *
  • Posts: 4506
  • Thanked: 2827 times
    • "Destined to Drive" Driving School
Re: Hello from the Rolling Hills of Korumburra and Surrounds
« Reply #14 on: June 15, 2020, 10:12:13 PM »
Quote from: CallMeSteve on June 15, 2020, 07:57:40 PM
Quote from: Williamson on June 15, 2020, 06:55:59 PM
I hope I wasn't the one that tried to discourage you from motorcycling.

I'm sure you don't need to worry Michael. If by chance you were Sue's first husband you would probably remember  :grin

 :crackup Love it... :rofl
Logged


        2005 Honda ST1300A
 

Offline Yorkshire Gal

  • Rustynutz's Pillion in a Million
  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 15
  • Thanked: 26 times
    • "Destined to Drive" Driving School
Re: Hello from the Rolling Hills of Korumburra and Surrounds
« Reply #15 on: June 15, 2020, 10:20:25 PM »
Quote from: StinkyPete on June 15, 2020, 08:24:16 AM
Hi YG, and another formal welcome to OzSTOC from cold and rainy Adelaide.    :hatwave    I look forward to catching up again once travel frees up and "Lockdown 2020" eases.

Thanks so much. I know what you mean. I have ISO fever. Umm, maybe I should rephrase that, oops. I have frustration, bouts of bad temper (although I would never admit to it in front of Russ, haha) I know you can read this Russ, and general feeling of misery that I was "STUCK".
Thankfully, Russ hasn't got too many scars ( that I can see, at any rate).  ;-*
Glad we are slowly gaining some freedom, and in all seriousness, I am so glad we live in this Country and not some others. Woohoo.
Logged
 
The following users thanked this post: ruSTynutz

Offline Yorkshire Gal

  • Rustynutz's Pillion in a Million
  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 15
  • Thanked: 26 times
    • "Destined to Drive" Driving School
Re: Hello from the Rolling Hills of Korumburra and Surrounds
« Reply #16 on: June 15, 2020, 10:25:21 PM »
Quote from: Biggles on June 15, 2020, 09:52:31 AM
Welcome to the Forum.  Maybe now Rusty will behave himself in here better...  :grin

When you get sick of Melbourne weather, you're welcome in Queensland.  We had Winter yesterday, so it's 22o from now until November.

Thanks.

Queensland sounds SOOO tempting right now as we are couped up inside with a cold wet evening. As far as Rusty, I can't account for his behaviour lol.
Logged
 

Offline Yorkshire Gal

  • Rustynutz's Pillion in a Million
  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 15
  • Thanked: 26 times
    • "Destined to Drive" Driving School
Re: Hello from the Rolling Hills of Korumburra and Surrounds
« Reply #17 on: June 15, 2020, 10:45:03 PM »
Quote from: Williamson on June 15, 2020, 06:55:59 PM
I hope I wasn't the one that tried to discourage you from motorcycling.

Thanks, have no fear, it wouldn't have been you!!. Different time frame. Although, it's fair to say they were probably being realistic and obviously need to ensure you are capable enough to handle a motorcycle.

It was very high off the ground ( only one foot barely touched, and it was like a trailbike. I think because everyone else had experience riding on farms etc, I looked a bit pathetic lol. I did ride around for about 2 hours, I just didn't have the same confidence. It was fun and I was totally exhausted afterwards. Brain drain, I think. Anyway, it's my fault I didn't learn when I was younger.

However I have Russ to thank for letting me pillion ride with him and I really love it.

It's interesting to hear you have some similar background history re: safety and working in R&L. I left about 4 years ago to pursue my own business and share my experience and knowledge in a different way. I think I am contributing to putting some safer drivers on our roads. ( I hope so, anyway). Especially on our Rural and Regional roads. Plus I am an advocate for being rider aware and doing headchecks!! Russ makes sure I let them know about lane filtering etc. :grin
Logged
 

Offline Yorkshire Gal

  • Rustynutz's Pillion in a Million
  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 15
  • Thanked: 26 times
    • "Destined to Drive" Driving School
Re: Hello from the Rolling Hills of Korumburra and Surrounds
« Reply #18 on: June 15, 2020, 10:48:53 PM »
Quote from: CallMeSteve on June 15, 2020, 01:27:59 PM
Welcome to the forum Sue.

If you check out the long thread on Memes you'll get to learn some of the tricks that blokes apparently use when they want to buy 'another' bike or parts thereof.

Personally I don't go for any of those.  I use this:   :chocolate-box-smiley-emoticon

OK so it doesn't work in terms of getting me that new bike,  but it's a yummy treat anyhow.

Thanks Steve, as far as getting you a new bike, have you upped your game to include flowers? Just a thought haha and thanks for the advice.  :grin
Logged
 

Offline Yorkshire Gal

  • Rustynutz's Pillion in a Million
  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 15
  • Thanked: 26 times
    • "Destined to Drive" Driving School
Re: Hello from the Rolling Hills of Korumburra and Surrounds
« Reply #19 on: June 15, 2020, 10:52:41 PM »
Quote from: ruSTynutz on June 15, 2020, 02:57:02 PM
Quote from: Biggles on June 15, 2020, 09:52:31 AM
Welcome to the Forum.  Maybe now Rusty will behave himself in here better...  :grin

Fat chance of that happening, Biggles!  :grin

He looks forward to his hiding every night  :crackup  Too much? haha.
Logged
 

Online Brock

  • Tardis Tech
  • UNBELIEVABLE "5000 Posts" Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 8721
  • Thanked: 1695 times
  • White is the fastest
Re: Hello from the Rolling Hills of Korumburra and Surrounds
« Reply #20 on: June 15, 2020, 11:27:25 PM »
Quote
He looks forward to his hiding every night  :crackup  Too much? haha.

In here , thats my job... :spank :law
Logged
Brock
Asian Correspondent
2003 Honda ST1100PY



Ulysses #32829
STOC #8239
OzSToc # ??
Kinross WA
 
The following users thanked this post: ruSTynutz, Yorkshire Gal

Offline Shillas

  • SA NatRally 2022
  • Legendary "1000 Club" Member
  • *
  • Posts: 1985
  • Thanked: 1251 times
  • Better Red than Dead
Re: Hello from the Rolling Hills of Korumburra and Surrounds
« Reply #21 on: June 16, 2020, 09:50:06 AM »
Welcome on in Sue.

One way to keep an eye on him.
Logged
Shillas :13Candy

CB 125 - long gone
RD 200 - long gone
CB 250T - long gone
XJ 650 - reasonably long gone
XV 750 - reasonably long gone
VN 800 - gone
ST 1100 - recently gone
ST 1300 - In the garage
 
The following users thanked this post: Yorkshire Gal

Online Kev Murphy

  • "Top Dog" 10000 club
  • *****
  • Posts: 95132
  • Thanked: 10865 times
  • 98 ST1100 Portland, SW Vic coastal.
Re: Hello from the Rolling Hills of Korumburra and Surrounds
« Reply #22 on: June 16, 2020, 09:59:10 AM »
Sue and Russ, just a big thank you from me for allowing me some 'purr space' in the lounge last Friday night. :grin
Looking fwd to catching up again soon. :thumb
Logged
0428 306 496

kjmurphy2@bigpond.com
 
The following users thanked this post: ruSTynutz, Yorkshire Gal

Online ruSTynutz

  • NR2024 Rally Team
  • Supreme "2000" Club Member
  • *
  • Posts: 4506
  • Thanked: 2827 times
    • "Destined to Drive" Driving School
Re: Hello from the Rolling Hills of Korumburra and Surrounds
« Reply #23 on: June 16, 2020, 10:03:13 AM »
You're welcome, Kev!

I still can't believe you're happy sleeping on the couch...  :o
Logged


        2005 Honda ST1300A
 
The following users thanked this post: Kev Murphy

Offline Yorkshire Gal

  • Rustynutz's Pillion in a Million
  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 15
  • Thanked: 26 times
    • "Destined to Drive" Driving School
Re: Hello from the Rolling Hills of Korumburra and Surrounds
« Reply #24 on: June 16, 2020, 10:03:22 AM »
Quote from: Shillas on June 16, 2020, 09:50:06 AM
Welcome on in Sue.

One way to keep an eye on him.
Thanks for the Welcome, and here's my disclaimer [ I am not responsible for any material or opinions of said other half that are published for your pleasure or pain ] I think that covers it

« Last Edit: June 16, 2020, 05:42:35 PM by Yorkshire Gal »
Logged
 
The following users thanked this post: Wild Rose
Pages: [1] 2   Go Up
« previous next »