Anyone else Retired?
02-02-2009, 01:35 PM
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Anyone else Retired?
I taught my last class last week after 34 years teaching Vocational Automotives at the same Adult Ed campus in Garden Grove, CA. 
When I started teaching in 1974, most cars coming into our 10 bay shop had 4 wheel drum brakes, carburetors, breaker point ignition, and no computers. And 90% were American cars with V8 engines.
I had several other occupations prior to teaching, and I've worked full time since I was 16. So now I'm ready to play....surfing, riding, mountain bikes, hiking...all with my wife.
Are any other Forum members retired? I know there are a few of us old farts.
When I started teaching in 1974, most cars coming into our 10 bay shop had 4 wheel drum brakes, carburetors, breaker point ignition, and no computers. And 90% were American cars with V8 engines.I had several other occupations prior to teaching, and I've worked full time since I was 16. So now I'm ready to play....surfing, riding, mountain bikes, hiking...all with my wife.
Are any other Forum members retired? I know there are a few of us old farts.
02-02-2009, 03:54 PM
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Oahu, we could go for a ride if I could figure out how to ride on water to get over there. But then I'd want to bring a board too.
I was in Navy Reserve, 2 years active duty, '67 & '68.
I was in Navy Reserve, 2 years active duty, '67 & '68.
02-02-2009, 03:56 PM
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02-02-2009, 04:45 PM
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that'd be cool...I usually ride alone, unless I can coax my son ('07 CBR600RR) away from his busy schedule for an early morning Sunday ride...
02-03-2009, 08:13 AM
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That's a tough one. Surfing is more work...paddling out, getting pounded by the waves on larger days, being cold in the winter, and each ride only lasts for seconds, but offers a thrill that's hard to describe. And if you make a mistake, you just fall in the water.
Riding involves more risk (hard landing if you crash and cars), but a good canyon run can equal the thrills of surfing...carving turns and accelerating out of them. And you can still ride a motorcycle when the waves are flat or blown out.
I get grouchy when I haven't done either for a while.
Riding involves more risk (hard landing if you crash and cars), but a good canyon run can equal the thrills of surfing...carving turns and accelerating out of them. And you can still ride a motorcycle when the waves are flat or blown out.
I get grouchy when I haven't done either for a while.
02-11-2009, 06:23 PM
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Hey Congrats
Probably never will - w/ 4 kids yet to do college - DOH!
Keep ur mind & urself busy, cause when U don't U know what happens.
Why don't U ride here & I"ll show U the East Coast twistys
BTW - No CHiPs here to bust *****
Probably never will - w/ 4 kids yet to do college - DOH!
Keep ur mind & urself busy, cause when U don't U know what happens.
Why don't U ride here & I"ll show U the East Coast twistys
BTW - No CHiPs here to bust *****
02-11-2009, 07:21 PM
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this old goat hasn't sang his last note
No i am not retired yet. 25 years of selling for the kellogg company. just bought my 1999 superhawk 1 week ago. most people assume i bought a harley davidson, i tell them i not that old yet and that i like to go fast around curves. cheers.
02-11-2009, 10:19 PM
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ARE YOU KIDDING!!!!!
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