RE: Our Occupations

vulcans2 · 02-03-2011, 09:07 AM

Wow!! I've been following the thread about riders' various occupations, and I must say, it is a myth-busting read. Some other forums regard those who ride cruisers as a bunch of ill-behaved thugs dressed as pirates, and general ne'er-do-wells.

Well, I challenge anyone to read all 15 pages and find anyone that is less than a professional here. What a fine bunch of folks we have here on this boards. It certainly shows a great cross section of society among those of us who ride cruisers. I'm proud to be a part of you all. No thugs or pirates here, that's for sure.

AlabamaNomadRider · 02-03-2011, 09:16 AM

Just genuine good people here.

**trip** · 02-03-2011, 09:44 AM

Be sure and check out the "KawaNOW Did You Know" page. It lists some of the types of riders we have in KawaNOW and some of their accomplishments.

http://www.kawanow.org/didyouknow.htm

**ringadingh** · 02-03-2011, 09:45 AM

I also was amazed at what a diverse group of people we have here. It certainly is an interesting post to read through.
I think the old days of the bad boy motorcycle image is long gone, Most people ride now as a secondary form of transport, mainly for pleasure, rather than the primary means of getting around.

**taranis** · 02-03-2011, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ringadingh

... Most people ride now as a secondary form of transport, mainly for pleasure, rather than the primary means of getting around.

Ah, but I do have aspirations to change that. ;)

phenrichs · 02-03-2011, 11:19 AM

Hey wait a minute. I try to look like a hoodlum as often as possible to offset my geek status. Doesn't that count?

Just kidding. I love this place. And on that note I would like to brag that my award finally came through for my patent submission for research and design I did on some virtual server technology at work. Very proud moment for me.

audiogooroo · 02-03-2011, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by OP

Hey wait a minute. I try to look like a hoodlum as often as possible to offset my geek status. Doesn't that count?

Just kidding. I love this place. And on that note I would like to brag that my award finally came through for my patent submission for research and design I did on some virtual server technology at work. Very proud moment for me.

Congrats Paul!

blowndodge · 02-03-2011, 03:05 PM

Paul's the man!!

I hear SWB has a patent on a booger picker?!!

phenrichs · 02-03-2011, 04:34 PM

Can borrow that?

**Cajunrider** · 02-03-2011, 06:54 PM

Congratulations Paul!

petenomad · 02-03-2011, 07:54 PM

I have also been awarded one patent and was listed on about 3 more applications as co-inventor. It takes a long time for these to come through.
I have also been deposed twice and have spent several hours with lawyers helping to prepare our defense when we've been sued for patent infringement. Believe me when I say that is absolutely no fun.

phenrichs · 02-04-2011, 09:06 AM

Yeah that doesn't sound fun at all. People are always amazed when I tell them about KawaNOW and then tell them about the diverse backgrounds of our members. I am pretty sure their first impression is just a MC club. Surprise! we are educated.

sas · 02-04-2011, 10:04 AM

"...And on that note I would like to brag that my award finally came through for my patent submission for research and design I did on some virtual server technology at work. Very proud moment for me..."

Kinda thrilling, isn't it? I have two; one for a corrugated bulk container I helped design that holds 500 gals of cooking oil and one for a single slice pizza corrugated container that I designed by myself. Since I did the work for my company, there was not much in monetary rewards but... I am named as patentee.

phenrichs · 02-04-2011, 11:40 AM

Yeah it is funny how little you get and how much they will make off of it. It is great personal pride though. And your single slice pizza containers is one of the coolest things ever.

**Top Cat** · 02-04-2011, 11:54 AM

I just want to be free to ride my cicle and not be hassled by the man.

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02-03-2011, 09:07 AM	#1
vulcans2 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Meridian, ID Posts: 206	RE: Our Occupations Wow!! I've been following the thread about riders' various occupations, and I must say, it is a myth-busting read. Some other forums regard those who ride cruisers as a bunch of ill-behaved thugs dressed as pirates, and general ne'er-do-wells. Well, I challenge anyone to read all 15 pages and find anyone that is less than a professional here. What a fine bunch of folks we have here on this boards. It certainly shows a great cross section of society among those of us who ride cruisers. I'm proud to be a part of you all. No thugs or pirates here, that's for sure. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-03-2011, 09:16 AM	#2
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	RE: Our Occupations Just genuine good people here. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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02-03-2011, 09:44 AM	#3
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	RE: Our Occupations Be sure and check out the "KawaNOW Did You Know" page. It lists some of the types of riders we have in KawaNOW and some of their accomplishments. http://www.kawanow.org/didyouknow.htm __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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02-03-2011, 09:45 AM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	RE: Our Occupations I also was amazed at what a diverse group of people we have here. It certainly is an interesting post to read through. I think the old days of the bad boy motorcycle image is long gone, Most people ride now as a secondary form of transport, mainly for pleasure, rather than the primary means of getting around. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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02-03-2011, 11:19 AM	#6
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	RE: Our Occupations Hey wait a minute. I try to look like a hoodlum as often as possible to offset my geek status. Doesn't that count? Just kidding. I love this place. And on that note I would like to brag that my award finally came through for my patent submission for research and design I did on some virtual server technology at work. Very proud moment for me.
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02-03-2011, 03:05 PM	#8
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	RE: Our Occupations Paul's the man!! I hear SWB has a patent on a booger picker?!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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02-03-2011, 04:34 PM	#9
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	RE: Our Occupations Can borrow that?
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02-03-2011, 06:54 PM	#10
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	RE: Our Occupations Congratulations Paul! __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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02-03-2011, 07:54 PM	#11
petenomad Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,135	RE: Our Occupations I have also been awarded one patent and was listed on about 3 more applications as co-inventor. It takes a long time for these to come through. I have also been deposed twice and have spent several hours with lawyers helping to prepare our defense when we've been sued for patent infringement. Believe me when I say that is absolutely no fun. __________________ Glenn petenomad Peterman 2016 BMW R1200RT 2012 Candy Arabian Red Concours - Traded at 23000 miles 2008 Red/Black Nomad - Traded at 29500 miles
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02-04-2011, 09:06 AM	#12
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	RE: Our Occupations Yeah that doesn't sound fun at all. People are always amazed when I tell them about KawaNOW and then tell them about the diverse backgrounds of our members. I am pretty sure their first impression is just a MC club. Surprise! we are educated.
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02-04-2011, 10:04 AM	#13
sas Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: McComb, MS Posts: 309	RE: Our Occupations "...And on that note I would like to brag that my award finally came through for my patent submission for research and design I did on some virtual server technology at work. Very proud moment for me..." Kinda thrilling, isn't it? I have two; one for a corrugated bulk container I helped design that holds 500 gals of cooking oil and one for a single slice pizza corrugated container that I designed by myself. Since I did the work for my company, there was not much in monetary rewards but... I am named as patentee. __________________ "Growing old takes time. Use it wisley."
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02-04-2011, 11:40 AM	#14
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	RE: Our Occupations Yeah it is funny how little you get and how much they will make off of it. It is great personal pride though. And your single slice pizza containers is one of the coolest things ever.
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02-04-2011, 11:54 AM	#15
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	RE: Our Occupations I just want to be free to ride my cicle and not be hassled by the man. :(" title="" border="0"/>......... __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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