Greetings from Colorado
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Hi everyone
My name's Clive but my friends call me Smurf or Papa Smurf. (Long story)
I live in Colorado and I ride a 99 original. It looks like I'll be posted to Australia next year working with your Air Force on some joint initiatives. Just thought I'd poke my nose in and have a look around, hope nobody minds.
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#2
Welcome aboard mate , WOW you are going to have so much fun when you get here , glad you found us ,

cheers
BK
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#3
We don't mind at all, Papa_Smurf......greetings and Welcome to the AHC, mate! Very Happy

Now, before you come out here....there is something very, VERY important that you MUST do!!!!! Police

Go to your local bike shop and procure one of those wooden crates that new bikes come in.....then ever so carefully pack your '99 busa into said crate.....then deliver to your air force bossman, with big bold print on the outside of crate >>>> "CLIVE PAPA_SMURFS' PERSONAL EFFECTS - SHIP (plane?!? lol) TO AUSTRALIA - HANDLE WITH EXTREME CARE"!!! Yes

Let us know when you touch down, Clive.....we might even send out a Welcome party to meet & greet you!?!

keep it fun,
bazman
Coolsmiley
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#4
Welcome to our club Papa Smurf. As you can see we have something in common. Lol3 You will enjoy it here as there are a great bunch of people always willing to help and give advice. Scary
If you can not follow Bazman's advice you can always get a bike here and enjoy rides in our beautiful country Pi_thumbsup
"It is not a shame to not know, the shame is to not know and not to ask"
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#5
Ooopss......just read your profile, seems there is SOMETHING ELSE you must PACK and bring along with you Coolsmiley.....definately NEVER leave home (...or an airplane) without THAT!!!! Pi_thumbsupYes
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#6
Welcome Pi_thumbsup
"If you're going through hell, keep going"
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(29-03-2011, 09:45am)bazman Wrote: We don't mind at all, Papa_Smurf......greetings and Welcome to the AHC, mate! Very Happy

Now, before you come out here....there is something very, VERY important that you MUST do!!!!! Police

Go to your local bike shop and procure one of those wooden crates that new bikes come in.....then ever so carefully pack your '99 busa into said crate.....then deliver to your air force bossman, with big bold print on the outside of crate >>>> "CLIVE PAPA_SMURFS' PERSONAL EFFECTS - SHIP (plane?!? lol) TO AUSTRALIA - HANDLE WITH EXTREME CARE"!!! Yes

Let us know when you touch down, Clive.....we might even send out a Welcome party to meet & greet you!?!

keep it fun,
bazman
Coolsmiley

+1 Pi_thumbsup
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#8
Hey there Clive,

Welcome aboard mate.

Cheers .. Dale
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#9
Welcome PS!
Any idea where in Australia you'll be?
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#10
You'll like it here: you won't have to put your bike away over winter!
"casting dispersions on others credability." And their illiteracy.
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Cool Air force Coolsmiley, I live next to Ritchmond Air Force Base in western Sydney and like to always step out side to watch the jets do an dust flight.

A few neighbors are RAAF and live in supplied defense housing and are great people.

http://www.airforce.gov.au/bases/richmond.aspx

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#12
Hey Clive welcome to Aus and AHC. See you when you touch downPi_thumbsup

Have to agree with the suggestion to pack the bike Biker and bring it with you.

Cheers,
John
Have fun and stay sticky side down Pi_thumbsup
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#13
welome aboard Papa_Smurf
every corner tells a story
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#14
Thank you everyone for your welcomes.
I doubt that I will be bringing my bike, would be a logistical nightmare. I will look at buying one when I get there, hopefully sourced before arrival.
As for where I will be posted, will not know until later in the year, the project is still in the planning stages. I will most likely be posted at several of your bases for 6-9 months each, a great opportunity to see a lot of Australia.
(29-03-2011, 10:24am)Shifu Wrote: Welcome to our club Papa Smurf. As you can see we have something in common. Lol3 You will enjoy it here as there are a great bunch of people always willing to help and give advice. Scary
If you can not follow Bazman's advice you can always get a bike here and enjoy rides in our beautiful country Pi_thumbsup

Great avatar Shifu. How is the Smurfet scene in Australia? I believe your women are almost as beautiful as ours.
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(30-03-2011, 07:23am)Papa_Smurf Wrote: Thank you everyone for your welcomes.
I doubt that I will be bringing my bike, would be a logistical nightmare. I will look at buying one when I get there, hopefully sourced before arrival.
As for where I will be posted, will not know until later in the year, the project is still in the planning stages. I will most likely be posted at several of your bases for 6-9 months each, a great opportunity to see a lot of Australia.
(29-03-2011, 10:24am)Shifu Wrote: Welcome to our club Papa Smurf. As you can see we have something in common. Lol3 You will enjoy it here as there are a great bunch of people always willing to help and give advice. Scary
If you can not follow Bazman's advice you can always get a bike here and enjoy rides in our beautiful country Pi_thumbsup

Great avatar Shifu. How is the Smurfet scene in Australia? I believe your women are almost as beautiful as ours.

Mate, the only beautifull ones you got there are the Australian girls that migrated to US. Lol3
"It is not a shame to not know, the shame is to not know and not to ask"
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