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Shayne86
Shayne86
WA
189 posts
Shayne86 Shayne86
WA, 189 posts
30 Nov 2011 3:32pm
is it normal that since I have started learning to kite this year I have had a strong urge to quit my job, apply at centrelink and just become a bum?

Is that normal?
wishy
wishy
WA
1501 posts
wishy wishy
WA, 1501 posts
30 Nov 2011 3:40pm
More cashflow = More toys = More Boost.
If you destroys your legs sufficiently on the weekend you should need a few days to recover anyway.
DJ1986
DJ1986
WA
15 posts
DJ1986 DJ1986
WA, 15 posts
30 Nov 2011 4:51pm
Sure is :), I took up kitesurfing at the end of uni & then took a 3 month leave of absense after 5 months working in my new job to chase the wind.

Lucky they still wanted me back afterwards
harry potter
harry potter
VIC
2777 posts
harry potter harry potter
VIC, 2777 posts
30 Nov 2011 8:26pm
Yep its normal ..... But as wishy said more cash = more toys
It would be pretty hard to pay for fuel ( to chase the wind) kites, boards and the mandatory after kite beers on a dole check.

We are quite lucky in Vic, with daylight saving from Oct - April we can easily get a few mid week sessions in to satisfy the urge.
Shayne86
Shayne86
WA
189 posts
Shayne86 Shayne86
WA, 189 posts
30 Nov 2011 5:36pm
damn it! guess we are slaves to "the man"

i guess being casual on the mines is a good balance between working and being a total bum
dbabicwa
dbabicwa
WA
809 posts
dbabicwa dbabicwa
WA, 809 posts
30 Nov 2011 6:25pm
Just wait when you start paragliding and xc skiing !

Kiting is a new sport comparing with this...
ok
ok
NSW
1089 posts
ok ok
NSW, 1089 posts
30 Nov 2011 9:30pm
people who complain about working for the "the man". Why dont u change ur situation and become "the man". i work for myself and have never been happier do what i want when i want more work involved but when theres wind or waves or a trip away i can go without worrying about "the man".

P.S I am a drug dealer if anyone was wondering and or wants any gear.
GalahOnTheBay
GalahOnTheBay
NSW
4188 posts
GalahOnTheBay GalahOnTheBay
NSW, 4188 posts
30 Nov 2011 9:51pm
Completely normal - welcome to the family!



Smithy
Smithy
VIC
859 posts
Smithy Smithy
VIC, 859 posts
30 Nov 2011 10:04pm
I'm extra lucky, after chasing wind for years, initially windsurfing, met a girl who was into it as well (and kiting) moved next to the beach and settled into a life where holidays are based on kiting locations, and summer days when my wife, yes she was a keeper, sends me text messages when the wind is up or there are kites on the water....
Joe Cron
Joe Cron
NSW
450 posts
Joe Cron Joe Cron
NSW, 450 posts
30 Nov 2011 10:31pm
Was a time a drop out surfie could join the 'Bob Hawke Surf Team' and have his wax and fish and chips supplied by the aussie taxpayer.

Kiting equipment is a somewhat more expensive than a Mc Tavish single fin, ahimsa board cover and rubber legrope however.
Shayne86
Shayne86
WA
189 posts
Shayne86 Shayne86
WA, 189 posts
30 Nov 2011 7:36pm
ok said...

people who complain about working for the "the man". Why dont u change ur situation and become "the man". i work for myself and have never been happier do what i want when i want more work involved but when theres wind or waves or a trip away i can go without worrying about "the man".

P.S I am a drug dealer if anyone was wondering and or wants any gear.


one day buddy, one day im happy bummin around between swings untill then
Plummet
Plummet
4862 posts
Plummet Plummet
4862 posts
1 Dec 2011 3:23am
Smithy said...

I'm extra lucky, after chasing wind for years, initially windsurfing, met a girl who was into it as well (and kiting) moved next to the beach and settled into a life where holidays are based on kiting locations, and summer days when my wife, yes she was a keeper, sends me text messages when the wind is up or there are kites on the water....


Where do i get one of those? mine seems to have an internal fun police mechanism. As soon as i exceed what she deems is acceptable fun levels. Rage!....
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