Sturmovik Posted October 9, 2006 Report Posted October 9, 2006 For the third year in a row I returned to a forestry site that I can only consider as hell on Earth, and after 15+ years in the industry I can say that with some honesty. Brambles nearly one inch thick, bundled into masses over 6 feet tall, old brash piles slippery under foot with branches that'll spit you like a roast pig, exposed root plates of fallen trees that leave holes that you don't see (because of the ground vegetation and those brambles) until you nearly break your leg in two after falling in them, and all on a slope that steeper than your average black run. In amoungst this hell you have to weald a chainsaw and razor sharp slasher without cutting a part of your body off!! And to cap it all off the access/egress is nill, carrying all your kit back up to the top of the hill(?) after nearly killing yourself all day. WHY BOTHER? You may ask, well all year my wages go to maintaining the home and family, but this job is special its so bad that all money earned goes to buying new kites and equipment, and this year, a new 2m and 4m Samurai 2 is in sight, not bad for 3 days work and arms that look like I'm into self harming in a big way. What would you do to get your next kite? Quote
rod_bunny Posted October 9, 2006 Report Posted October 9, 2006 I just walk in and tell Her boldy and very matter of factly "I'm buying that new kite" Ummmm.. Pretty much get the same pain as you do... just without all the walking Quote
Osamabinkiting Posted October 10, 2006 Report Posted October 10, 2006 I just walk in and tell Her boldy and very matter of factly "I'm buying that new kite" Ummmm.. Pretty much get the same pain as you do... just without all the walking And she says not if you: a. Want a divorce:( b. you want no sex for the rest of your life:mad: c. want me to tell the kids who their real dad is:eek: Me I don't have to work hard I just go and buy the bugger. Quote
Bertie Posted October 10, 2006 Report Posted October 10, 2006 I may have to work to get a new kite!!!:eek: Quote
mrbig Posted October 10, 2006 Report Posted October 10, 2006 Sulk......for a few days......she then gives in... Quote
Absolut Posted October 10, 2006 Report Posted October 10, 2006 Turn up to a job that i hate, pretend to work from 8-5 - then postpone the new kite in favour of kiting weekends away... birthday parties.... xmas... hopefully be able to buy a new one in January... Quote
eeyore Posted October 10, 2006 Report Posted October 10, 2006 i just flog some old stuff... (see link below!) Quote
wenglish Posted October 10, 2006 Report Posted October 10, 2006 have to say i wait till christmas, i like to have my weekends and the muisses likes to see me. i did do a load ov overtime to get some stuff but the hours have been cut so you just carnt earn enough extra now. Quote
Morgan Posted October 10, 2006 Report Posted October 10, 2006 Go to the site, click buy then pay wait 2-3day s and i open my new kite . morgan. Quote
Simon Bailey Posted October 10, 2006 Report Posted October 10, 2006 I design something new....then take delivery of stuff in exchange for the rights Quote
keishin Posted October 10, 2006 Report Posted October 10, 2006 i work like theres no tommorrow over the summer hols (while theres little wind) and enjoy the benifts when my pay packet comes through:D Quote
Angoose Posted October 10, 2006 Report Posted October 10, 2006 hmm wait for bout a month or 2 of savin my EMA then bobs you uncle i've got £400 sat in my bank Quote
rod_bunny Posted October 10, 2006 Report Posted October 10, 2006 And she says not if you: a. Want a divorce:( b. you want no sex for the rest of your life:mad: c. want me to tell the kids who their real dad is:eek: A) Out of the question - she likes tormenting me B) I'm married - that stopped ages ago C) Read B) so no kids Quote
Bug Eyes Posted October 10, 2006 Report Posted October 10, 2006 spent the money i was sposed to pay the yearly water bill with on a blade, i'm sure anglian water will understand (i don't care, love the kite already ) Quote
Bug Eyes Posted October 10, 2006 Report Posted October 10, 2006 doing overtime and ignoring bills Quote
Sturmovik Posted October 11, 2006 Author Report Posted October 11, 2006 New kites for Xmas!!!! Man, somebody must love you guys or you've been very, very, very good. or You have photographs of a sensitive nature. Hehehehehehehehehehehehehe ..........................pong!. Quote
RB Posted October 11, 2006 Report Posted October 11, 2006 I just have to add, my trampa with revos, MBS grab handle, F3's etc cost me in total £140 … how I managed it is for me to know Quote
keishin Posted October 11, 2006 Report Posted October 11, 2006 I just have to add, my trampa with revos, MBS grab handle, F3's etc cost me in total £140 … how I managed it is for me to know come on, how did you do it?!?! Quote
RB Posted October 11, 2006 Report Posted October 11, 2006 I started with a Silver Reef 2 and a 4m Blade, I now have my trampa with revos, F3's, MBS handle etc etc, Sabre 9.5, 661, Stateside lid, dakine fusion, pads, spare trucks etc………….. but have spent virtually no money I may write a book on how its done. Think I will call it RB's Logic Quote
abba Posted October 11, 2006 Report Posted October 11, 2006 That EMA thing at skool is crazy. You get paid 30quid a week for goin to skool, and its not even that hard to fake the sigs. I just persuade my dad to take me for a DEMO and he has a go and the deals done:rolleyes: Quote
Angoose Posted October 11, 2006 Report Posted October 11, 2006 don't even need a fake sig the teachers just do it anyway on a register so all i have to remember is to go to college Quote
abbe89 Posted October 11, 2006 Report Posted October 11, 2006 i have to get a second job (waitressing...im not cut out for it ) and spend lunchtimes doing coursework. sometimes i ask myself why?? Quote
Angoose Posted October 11, 2006 Report Posted October 11, 2006 yikes a job hmmm maybe when i want a car i'll get a job but that's like 8 months away so i'mm all gd for the mo Quote
abbe89 Posted October 11, 2006 Report Posted October 11, 2006 i forgot about my car...i haev to run that now as well! nightmare. i dont think its gonna last long...one of my collegues reversed into me on saturday (luckily only cracked the number plate - im getting a new one, i know thats illegal!) and monday i reversed it into a tree doing a 3 point turn Quote
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