November 22nd, 2008, 02:19 PM | #1 |
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Aloha, ya'll!
Well, Hawaii is the southern most state.
Thought I'd introduce myself to the board as well... Born and raised in Hawaii... first 26 years of my life on Oahu, since then living on what is termed the "Garden Isle" of Kauai. For me, it truly is the stereotypical vision one has come to associate with "paradise", except for me, it is a reality. I wouldn't move back to Oahu if you paid me. Have been riding motorcycles since 16 and have always had a passion for riding (dirt and street) throughout my lifetime. It also doubles as my hobby as I love to tinker and work on bikes just to see how I can improve them to suit my use better. My long list of bike ownerships has, of course, lead me to owning a 2008 250R. What a wonderful bike this is and we should all be grateful for what a solid, sporting package we have been given in this bike. Is it perfect? No. But, is it a blank canvas into which we can transform it towards our interests? Most definitely. My focus on this site will be mostly in the new gen tech section where I hope to share what I have been working on lately and also to learn from the knowledgeable base this site is quickly accruing. But, what I admire most about this site is the level of maturity and respect all the members have for one another here.... something sorely missing from the other 250R sites I have visited. I applaud Alex for the fine work he has done in setting the "tone" and I, for one, will help to support him to make this site an even bigger success than it already is, in any way I can. Mahalo nui loa, Alex, for taking us into your home and giving us a place to discuss and trade ideas about bikes and of life in a warm, friendly atmosphere. So, "belly up to the bar" guys (and gals) and drink to a camaraderie that I hope will continue to grow and prosper under the common roof of ninjette.org, no matter where we are geographically scattered. In this house, we all are connected as if we all live together. Much like my move, long ago, from Oahu to Kauai, I think I've found a new place to call home. Aloha, ya'll!! |
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November 23rd, 2008, 08:35 PM | #2 |
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Great post, Kelly! Glad you found us here, and I really appreciate what you've been able to contribute to ninjette.org in such a short time.
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November 23rd, 2008, 08:54 PM | #3 |
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November 23rd, 2008, 09:21 PM | #4 |
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Your life is my vacation
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November 23rd, 2008, 09:26 PM | #5 |
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November 23rd, 2008, 09:53 PM | #6 | |
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November 23rd, 2008, 10:00 PM | #7 |
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Just consider the offer when the time comes. I'm sure you guys would have a great time here.
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November 24th, 2008, 08:38 AM | #8 |
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Wow, an actual picture of Kelly! You know, you look exactly like I imagined after seeing your video of your ride to work. You can really get a lot of info on how big a person is by how much they flick that camera around. It was obvious you were in good shape by the way you manhandled your bike through some of those turns.
I loved that " wouldn't move back to Oahu if you paid me" statement. How do you think that sounds to someone living in Jersey?!! Even Oahu would be paradise to them. Your long list of past bikes explains why you're so proficient at concocting those great DIYs you come up with. You've probably done as much wrenching as you have riding since turning 16. I look forward to your future contributions K-man. You're a great font of knowledge to have around. |
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November 24th, 2008, 10:43 AM | #9 |
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Thanks, Wayne, for those kind words. I enjoy being helpful when I can be and will share what I can here as I have done in the past.
Dunno about living on Oahu, man... their problems are the same as any large major city (some even worse... namely traffic) Me in shape? Ha!! it hardly takes any effort to flick the 250R around, which is why I love it. The lazy man's, Walter Mitty, GP bike. Hey, I might be back in the Boston area at the end of April for work... are you anywhere close to there?? Thought maybe we could get together, if so. |
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November 25th, 2008, 12:10 AM | #14 | |
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November 25th, 2008, 12:14 AM | #15 |
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I work for NASA. I might be up at MIT Haystack for a week long conference during that time period.
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November 25th, 2008, 07:19 AM | #16 |
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Aloha, Lenny. You over in this area often? Yeah, let me know... we can go get some local food and Thanks for checking the place out. |
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November 25th, 2008, 10:31 AM | #18 | |
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i wouldn't say often, but i've been there 4 times. i actually have some free airline tkts that would get me there.......if there was space available on the flights. if i make there, i'll hit you up. i don't drink but i love some fried SPAM ketchup and rice |
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please do look me up if you head this way. I see the kinda food you like and we have tons of stuff like that here that I would be happy to share with you. |
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November 25th, 2008, 10:54 AM | #20 | |
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November 25th, 2008, 12:34 PM | #22 |
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November 25th, 2008, 01:39 PM | #23 |
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are you guys married or something?
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November 25th, 2008, 01:45 PM | #24 |
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November 25th, 2008, 02:12 PM | #25 |
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November 25th, 2008, 03:37 PM | #26 |
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November 25th, 2008, 11:13 PM | #28 |
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Ahhhh it all makes sense. I was thinking, "What the hell does Kelly do to afford all those cars??"
That and I thought, "Kelly has a cool job out in the sticks of Hawaii? He's got to be smuggling cocaine or something" It all makes sense though... Plus the more you think about it: Asian + NASA = MONEY |
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November 25th, 2008, 11:30 PM | #29 |
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lol... I wish... you should see my credit card bill!!!
... plus, you ever go grocery shopping in Hawaii??? .. plus, Kauai has the highest utility rates in the US, something like .51/KWhr. man, talking about this is making me depressed about living on Kauai...... NOT!!! |
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November 26th, 2008, 12:55 PM | #30 |
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November 26th, 2008, 01:03 PM | #31 |
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ya, it's expensive to live here... we just call it a paradise tax and drink our cares away to ignore it.... little green bottles do wonders.
regular gas just dropped below $3.00 a gallon this week at the local service station... milk is like $6-8/gal. |
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well, being diabetic, I try to drink only lite beers. but my beer of choice, right now, is...
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