Robrider Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 Oh I thought it was a joke. Tough break! Hope you/he can make a plan
rouxtjie Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 Well thats is exactly what has just happened to me. I no longer have a partner! My dad can't afford to quit, not much chance of getting a new job as a white male over 60. No temper tantrum, I'm just looking like a complete idiot crying at work!ag no man...that sucks big time You might get a parter before the sani but I think you wouldhave to give your dad's ticket awaybe content with riding with a total strangerThat being said...better than missing it completely
Stevief Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 Is there no way he can try and reason with his employer?? Maybe put in overtime or take a paycut the following week??
Katy Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 Well thats is exactly what has just happened to me. I no longer have a partner! My dad can't afford to quit, not much chance of getting a new job as a white male over 60. No temper tantrum, I'm just looking like a complete idiot crying at work! Ah, man, that's awful! I hope you manage to figure something out. And crying at work is a perfectly reasonable reaction. Sucks for him as well! I may be joining you in that boat soon but still holding thumbs I won't be.
Ratty Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 ag no man...that sucks big time You might get a parter before the sani but I think you wouldhave to give your dad's ticket awaybe content with riding with a total strangerThat being said...better than missing it completely Doing exactly that. It sucks, but at least if I ride, we keep our entry for next year.
Benjamin Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012   Well thats is exactly what has just happened to me. I no longer have a partner! My dad can't afford to quit, not much chance of getting a new job as a white male over 60. No temper tantrum, I'm just looking like a complete idiot crying at work!Gee Ratty. Sorry to hear that. This should be such an exciting week, especially riding with your Dad. I really hope for your sake you can make a plan, cos it's such a brilliant event. Even if you have to ride solo???
rouxtjie Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012  Doing exactly that. It sucks, but at least if I ride, we keep our entry for next year.Saw your ad...good job. There will defnitely be someone willing. Hey think of it as in the cup is half full You are making someones year(free sani ticket...nuff said) and you might end up enjoying each other's company. Also it's not like you are totally alone, your family is there if he/she turns out to be a bunny boiler...ride, high five, leave race village
rouxtjie Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 Gee Ratty. Sorry to hear that. This should be such an exciting week, especially riding with your Dad. I really hope for your sake you can make a plan, cos it's such a brilliant event. Even if you have to ride solo??? I think you have to start in a team...might be wrong
Ratty Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 Thanks for the kind words everyone. Looking positive for finding some random partner.
Cejay Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 Thanks for the kind words everyone. Looking positive for finding some random partner.Ratty,Speak to Judy at race Office she is very helpfull if you can't get a partner
davetapson Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) Well thats is exactly what has just happened to me. I no longer have a partner! My dad can't afford to quit, not much chance of getting a new job as a white male over 60. No temper tantrum, I'm just looking like a complete idiot crying at work!If this happened to me, I'd ride solo. Sani folk (who are not doing the Race opton ) are nice folk, so you'd have company. My brother rode two days solo a year or two ago when I broke my collarbone on day one. Not as cool as having your dad there, but still pretty cool. And you can rev him up for next year with all your Sani tales... (And speak to Judy and see if she can sort you out!) I'd offer our company, but we'll be a day after you. Edited May 9, 2012 by davetapson
Ratty Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 Hey Ratty, did you come right? A couple of people interested, however all of them seem to be strong riders (sub 3:30 Argus's and the likes). I'm worried they will get annoyed. You have to ride together as they have checkpoints.
rouxtjie Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 A couple of people interested, however all of them seem to be strong riders (sub 3:30 Argus's and the likes). I'm worried they will get annoyed. You have to ride together as they have checkpoints.Hey you are giving them a free sani pass, they need to ride at your pace(fast or slow)...I will do sani on a farmgate, with jules malema if it was free.
Ratty Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 They still need to pay for their transport so its not completely free.
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