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Proud Dad
BigD spent a cracking day in the big city playing the proud Dad as his firstborn became a Vet.

I'll even admit to a moist eye in the ceremony !!

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Charly walking down to the front of the hall for her presentation

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Jonny forgot his tripod and had to improvise

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Charly - "You're getting a beer belly dear"

BD
MOTO GUZZI T3 with Le Mans engine, frisky for an old girl

YAMAHA Tracer 700 



RE Himalayan


Down to 3 toys at the moment, need to go shopping I think



I DON'T DO EXERCISE - if God had wanted me to bend over, he would have put cake on the floor
Well done to ya both. Having worked with a load of newly qualified vets i know what hard work they have to put in. I struggle to learn about one area of one animal.
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<!--quoteo(post=170830:date=Wed 21st Jul 2010, 10:52 AM:name=big dave)-->QUOTE(big dave @ Wed 21st Jul 2010, 10:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->BigD spent a cracking day in the big city playing the proud Dad as his firstborn became a Vet.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->congrats to you all [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img]

<!--quoteo(post=170830:date=Wed 21st Jul 2010, 10:52 AM:name=big dave)-->QUOTE(big dave @ Wed 21st Jul 2010, 10:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Charly - "You're getting a beer belly dear"<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd--> [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] he wont be allowed on another RTT

<!--quoteo(post=170831:date=Wed 21st Jul 2010, 10:57 AM:name=dapleb)-->QUOTE(dapleb @ Wed 21st Jul 2010, 10:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I struggle to learn about one area of one animal.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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"Never argue with an idiot. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience"

My TDM
:

Black
1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating

to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples

Silver-ish
2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating

to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips



current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005 
TDM900=unmolested.  Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125



If a strange looking truck driver honks at you & gives you the thumbs up, its could be me  :good:

Congratulations and Well Done Charly [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img]

A proud day for Dad indeed [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]






and well done to Jonny for wearin' a collar n tie [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]
<!--quoteo(post=170835:date=Wed 21st Jul 2010, 11:32 AM:name=Studley Ramrod)-->QUOTE(Studley Ramrod @ Wed 21st Jul 2010, 11:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->and well done to Jonny for wearin' a collar n tie [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

It's nice to have my huge contribution to the day recognised [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img]

<!--quoteo(post=0:date=:name=Tony Devil)-->QUOTE(Tony Devil)<!--quotec-->he wont be allowed on another RTT<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I'm not sure what bike I'l have for the next RTT. I might buy a BMW just to annoy Ivan the terrible haha.
<!--quoteo(post=170844:date=Wed 21st Jul 2010, 12:56 PM:name=JONNYBRAY)-->QUOTE(JONNYBRAY @ Wed 21st Jul 2010, 12:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I'm not sure what bike I'l have for the next RTT. I might buy a BMW just to annoy Ivan the terrible haha.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

TW@T !!!!

Ps Congatulations Big Dave [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]
I'm a TDM SNOB !!!!     "Adventure before Dementia"  

Kawasaki GT550, XJ900 Diversion, 2002 TDM 900 , 2008 TDM 900a, 2010 TDM 900a.
 
 
Congrats to the 1st born Dave. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]
2002 TDM900 in glorious yellow, 
NOW SOLD  Sad
 

2012 Honda Crosstourer VFR1200X. Hyperspeed tourer.


1990 XTZ750 in black, standard apart from Micron silencer. Mechanical restoration complete, cosmetic restoration next on the agenda..
 
NOW SOLD  Sad
 

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Congrats to Charly...

I'm sure you were chuffed [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yeahbaby.gif[/img]
Good on ya BD - you deserve to be proud. Congratulations!
congratulations, i was really proud when my brother became a vet so the pride must be swelling out of every pore with it being the spawn of your own loins [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yahoo.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]
Congrats BIG fella..... you must be soooooo proud [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img]




Dave
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Congrats Charly.

I was going to write something politically incorrect about what a nice looking girl she was and if anybody knew who the father was. But I decided against it.
2001 TDM. 1990 Serow. 2004 DRZ400.  3 bikes, four cylinders. Who needs more?

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well done that lass, now she can charge £60.00 an hour for slaughterhouse work [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img]
Congrats to all.
It's a special kind of pride, when your kids do well for themselves. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img]
Growing old is compulsory, growing up is optional

Who dies with the most toys wins!


 

 

2010 'stealth' grey 900. '14 plate. engine bars, Centre stand, datatool alarm, datatag, E22s, Cree DRLs, Barkbuster handguards, Carpe sticker. Led running lights

 

 
Proud day indeed. Not sure about that hairy bloke hanging off her though. Could be trouble ahead Dave.
Nice one [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img] to all and glad the accident did not impede too much on the occasion.
<!--quoteo(post=170885:date=Wed 21st Jul 2010, 07:05 PM:name=TeDeum)-->QUOTE(TeDeum @ Wed 21st Jul 2010, 07:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I was going to write something politically incorrect about what a nice looking girl she was and if anybody knew who the father was. But I decided against it.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->i was thinking along similar lines, except i was going for the "luckily she must have got her mothers looks" angle....
"Never argue with an idiot. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience"

My TDM
:

Black
1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating

to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples

Silver-ish
2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating

to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips



current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005 
TDM900=unmolested.  Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125



If a strange looking truck driver honks at you & gives you the thumbs up, its could be me  :good:
well done gal. Fook me Dave she's daddies gurl alroight, she's alot loike ya.
spyball alarm/immob,
bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir,
forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector,"
NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel
CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.

engine changed july 20
07 on a dyno run it made
79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.


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<!--quoteo(post=170832:date=Wed 21st Jul 2010, 10:00 AM:name=TonyDevil)-->QUOTE(TonyDevil @ Wed 21st Jul 2010, 10:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->[Image: lamsey.gif]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->Oi leave daisy alone [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img] Congrats Big Dave and Big Dave's first born [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img] <!--quoteo(post=170885:date=Wed 21st Jul 2010, 06:05 PM:name=TeDeum)-->QUOTE(TeDeum @ Wed 21st Jul 2010, 06:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Congrats Charly. I was going to write something politically incorrect about what a nice looking girl she was and if anybody knew who the father was. But I decided against it.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->Probably a real good idea [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img] as Dave knows where you live [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img]
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>


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</b>

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<!--quoteo(post=171681:date=Mon 26th Jul 2010, 10:50 PM:name=Hartside Man)-->QUOTE(Hartside Man @ Mon 26th Jul 2010, 10:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Oi leave daisy alone [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rotflmmfao.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->I think I should add that emote to the list as :hartside: [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]
"Never argue with an idiot. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience"

My TDM
:

Black
1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating

to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples

Silver-ish
2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating

to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips



current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005 
TDM900=unmolested.  Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125



If a strange looking truck driver honks at you & gives you the thumbs up, its could be me  :good:


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