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Posted by: alltoys
TGIF,
Interesting, a younge fellow asking to keep the parents off his machine,lol. My parents are gone now what I wouldn't do to have them back again to ride my machine just to see the smile factor that could be implanted on their faces. Every year I put together a Munchkin Run for kids with disabilities. To see the smiles that are impossible to remove for what little time they get to ride. I can imagine the fun factor that your machine gives your parents. If it were me I would be taking a thousand pictures and these few pictures of my parents having a blast would be worth more than any quad. You are a fortuneate younge man to have parents that are interested in your past time and most of all you. Take your right hand, reach over your left shoulder and pat your back, be PROUD!!
You will have time to ride your machine can you imagine the fun if they had their own quads to go riding with you!!!!!!
Posted by: alltoys
Mich660Grizz,
Good hearing from you I don't get down this way often just wanted to see if there was any news on a big Grizz for 2005 and I find one of your posts, good to see everything is well on the Yamaha site.
440EX026,
I think TGIF's heart is in the right place, I'll wager that he is quite proud of his parents, lol. I can just see him cringing when pops is willing to jump his machine and asking questions on how to do it, lol. " Well dad it's like this", lol. my hope is to meet you all on the trail one day take care have fun.
Posted by: mich660griz
you sound like an only child. lol.
well, one piece of info for ya. shoot them, or they wont learn nuttin( jk)sorry, could not resist.
let them ride whenever/whereever they want. ask them to ride it. beg them to ride it even. you might find happyness in watching the people who raised you with a big smile on there faces. once they get good at it, ask them to invest in one, so you can ride with them. just maybe, you could be responsible for a new beginning in your parents life!!! and when its all said and done, you and your family could start a new beginning in a great family event!
just some thoughts from a father
Posted by: mich660griz
well said alltoys.
i still love the saying.... to be old and wise, you must first be young and foolish.
i just got back from the hospital, where my mother is dying. would love to see her on my quad, but that aint going to happen. just funny how something that might erritate some, would be a blessing to others. i am willing to bet, some day, when your sitting back remenissing(sp) the good ol' days, the topic at hand justmight bring a smile to ya.
Posted by: maddog56
I'm sure that they will be happy to keep away from your stuff as soon as you stop screwing up all of theirs...
Dont be a brat about it, that plastic wasnt going to look all that great for long.
Posted by: Dragginbutt
Do you have any idea how many people in this world would have Killed to have their parents show a little interest in something they do? Man, what I would have given for a deal like that when I was a kid.... You don't know how lucky you are...
My advice, take your dad to the dealer and tell him to pick one out for himself. Take the initiative... you stand a 50/50 chance of success. Make him look at all the models, get him hooked on one... buy him a helmet while you are at it...
Posted by: Dragginbutt
I find it simply amazing the reversal of roles here... a few years ago, teh parents were probably trying to hide stuff from the kid... now it is the other way around... Hmmm... I think it is just deserts... Ya gotta love the irony in that...
Posted by: 440EX026
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Originally posted by: IdahoSpud
my son is the one who got me into it, get your parents into it enough they want their own.
That could work BR>
But then they may want him to get them cool mods and stuff
Posted by: 440EX026
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Originally posted by: Girlygirl
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Originally posted by: Coyotechaser
Most parents try to guide and teach their children. So one day they will be able to survive in this crazy world without them. It's a shame that children have to think about moving out as escaping. ..........One day the children have children and then they understand. (If they aren't thick or "odd".)
ok your right but you don't know my parents. theres a fine line between protecting your children and straight up holding them hostage. ok i am exaggerating, but only a little tiny bit. everyones different i learned some good qualities from the rents but i also know i am going to do things alot differently when i have rugrats(in the far far far far future)btw i now have a healthy relationship with my parents on my terms.
Hostages now thats toooo funny BR>
Maybe one day you will be able to respect and appreciate that they held you "hostage" instead of thinking they had to be your friend and never make you mad at them, or even worse just let you do whatever you wanted exclusively etc.
With all the mixed up people raising children today you may need to think about how lucky you are or were, and hopefully before that time far far far in the future when you have your own crumb snatchers (rug rats is so old ) picking at your feet you will better understand raising, teaching, and just preparing your child for the world has nothing to do with him or her being happy with your decisions and everything to do with what you think is the best for them.
Then again if its that far into the future you may not need to worry at all since the goverment seems to be anxious to be raising all the children, and if not directly at least thru legislation.
This is for everyone and sometimes we need to be looking towards the sky, but still happy with what we have.
Posted by: 440EX026
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Originally posted by: Girlygirl
once again i agree. alot of youngens don't appreciate their parents, and parents should be the authority figure not friends. BUT it was different in my house. now i am not saying my parents are the most horrible people but they did do some really crappy stuff that set me back finacially and emotionally but i am 23 now and i have a pretty firm grip on reality and i know that i will do things differently. also i might add that my rents were competely disrespectful to me when i was a teenager and even after moved out and got my own house. the only difference was that i didn't have to be respectful to them after i moved out if they didn't share the same respect for me.
I dont want to get to sounding like a shrink or something but your situation is very different, and I know more than one person (very well too) that have been thru similar experiences. There are many things that can lead a parent into the negative financial issues you mention, and when there bad enough reasons behind them some people can carry those scars for a real long time. I hope for your sake you are able to work out your feelings with yourself and maybe even with them because you dont want that baggage hurting you twenty years from now like some people have.
Respect is very different to different people and sometimes its expected, and other times earned, but dont let someone elses personal problems with having respect effect your ability to have respect for others (including those who are too messed up to return any) when that is what you know is right.
Anyhow this problem with "rents" goes way beyond respect for many and hopefully we see better teachers and nanies that are able to fill the gaps etc.
How did we get into this whole mess in the first place?
Posted by: 440EX026
Alltoys and Mich thanks for the "chills" I got reading your posts, and for bringing back a memory or two.
I guess you guys summed it up pretty well cause its a lot easier to be worrying about how to keep your parents from riding your quad than how to help keep them comfortable while there still alive or to decide when to visit the cemetery.
Posted by: FsT4WrD
I am sure if they brake something on it they will fix it.
Its a quad, the plastics are supposed to get scratched up.
If my kids were this picky about something they bought and still lived at home, they would find them selves haveing an empty bedroom with a nice note on the door saying :
" If you can't share they things you buy, then I'm not going to share the things I have bought : Bed, sheets, blankets, pillows, TV, cloths, electricity for power, gas for heat, water for showers, the roof over your head and the carpet you walk on ( That reminds me, I want those shoes back since I paid for them)."
the little things are always forgotten about
Posted by: Coyotechaser
Give it to me and they will never ride it again.
Posted by: Coyotechaser
Most parents try to guide and teach their children. So one day they will be able to survive in this crazy world without them. It's a shame that children have to think about moving out as escaping. ..........One day the children have children and then they understand. (If they aren't thick or "odd".)
Posted by: Coyotechaser
food & tp
Posted by: Scootergptx
Parents! What are ya gonna do? Now you know how they felt when you wanted to borrow the car. Let them enjoy it while they can. Someday your parents will be like mine and won't be able to ride.
Posted by: fartman
pull off one wheel and hide the bolts, if they can/t ride it they can't ride it. or pull the plug and always tell them you are working on it, and they need to wait till your done tweakin it.
Posted by: PowerJunkie
hide the key an pull the spark plugs, and drain the gas.
Posted by: Raptorlegs
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Originally posted by: TGIF
my parents wont stay off my new pred, and they scratch the fenders putting there fenders over, they also dont know how to ride, how do i keep them off?? i dont want to hurt them but i payed alot for this quad
Ask Dr Laura you little ungreatfull pansya$$. You think they didn't spend a lot raising your sorry butt?
Scratches give character. Like the stretch marks and wrinkles you left on your momma! And the gray hairs on your daddy's head!
Yeah I'm just jacking with ya! I don't know what to tell ya!
Posted by: Raptorlegs
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Originally posted by: Coyotechaser
food & tp
I remember every square!
Posted by: Speedy2222
my dad boguht his own...
Posted by: Speedy2222
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Originally posted by: WyoBullRydr
find a guy that makes vinyl stickers and have one made up to put right on the tank where they can see it. It should say something like,"Every minute I am not riding this, I am riding the neighbors daughter. Love, Son." That should keep them off it.
there we go
Posted by: rldbobcat
Might just save yourself a headache and just let them do whatever they want. They might start asking for grocery money, rent, utilities bills, and all that fun stuff. Trust me plastic is much cheaper than that stuff. You could replace the plastic once a month and still be money ahead. They might have not paid for the quad, but remember they have paid for a lot of other stuff you needed while you saved all that money for a quad.
Posted by: WyoBullRydr
find a guy that makes vinyl stickers and have one made up to put right on the tank where they can see it. It should say something like,"Every minute I am not riding this, I am riding the neighbors daughter. Love, Son." That should keep them off it.
Posted by: Lolli2
I gotta agree. They've been supporting you your whole life. If you're so worried, get full coverage insurance, lol. You should be happy your parents are letting you ride. Maybe you'll have some riding partners there. They may be your parents, but some day you'll realize they'll always be there and really appreciate it everything they've done for you. If you still live at home and can already afford to buy a 2005 ATV, then your parents are definitely doing something right!
Thumbs up for the parents!
Posted by: Lomax
I have never really been in your situation before, when I got my first quad, it was a royal peice of **** so I always wanted them to ride it so if it broke, they fixed it instead of me I finally wound up giving them that machine when I saved up enough money to buy me another one. I wouldnt worry about them riding it to much though, about the only thing that I am protective over from my parents is my truck because I am afraid I will have to hunt it down to get it back!!!!
Posted by: 4wheelerfred
Well.... hide the key! take off the seat....... then take of one or two tires off that always stops them!
dude tell em to buy there own like a scramy or somthing forget people riding your quad it's yours enjoy it by your self~!
Posted by: 4wheelerfred
WyoBullRydr "That should keep them off it."
That is the understatment of the year........
Posted by: 4wheelerfred
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Originally posted by: silverbullet2005
HIDE THE KEY
Did you even read the hole post? i sed that! the first reply!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lol i dont realy care.
Posted by: 4wheelerfred
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Originally posted by: PowerJunkie
hide the key an pull the spark plugs, and drain the gas.
again i sed that befor.....
lol i dont realy care....
Posted by: silverbullet2005
HIDE THE KEY
Posted by: Girlygirl
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Originally posted by: TGIF
my parents wont stay off my new pred, and they scratch the fenders putting there fenders over, they also dont know how to ride, how do i keep them off?? i dont want to hurt them but i payed alot for this quad
um, move out and support yourself and if your not old enough then stop complaining cuz your parents support you! i know it sucks my parents controlled my life till the day i turned 18 and said see ya.
Posted by: Girlygirl
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Originally posted by: Coyotechaser
Most parents try to guide and teach their children. So one day they will be able to survive in this crazy world without them. It's a shame that children have to think about moving out as escaping. ..........One day the children have children and then they understand. (If they aren't thick or "odd".)
ok your right but you don't know my parents. theres a fine line between protecting your children and straight up holding them hostage. ok i am exaggerating, but only a little tiny bit. everyones different i learned some good qualities from the rents but i also know i am going to do things alot differently when i have rugrats(in the far far far far future)btw i now have a healthy relationship with my parents on my terms.
Posted by: Girlygirl
once again i agree. alot of youngens don't appreciate their parents, and parents should be the authority figure not friends. BUT it was different in my house. now i am not saying my parents are the most horrible people but they did do some really crappy stuff that set me back finacially and emotionally but i am 23 now and i have a pretty firm grip on reality and i know that i will do things differently. also i might add that my rents were competely disrespectful to me when i was a teenager and even after moved out and got my own house. the only difference was that i didn't have to be respectful to them after i moved out if they didn't share the same respect for me.
Posted by: miloscio22
my dad loves to ride my z400 it doesnt bother me tho i want him to ride it so he can get somthing of his own that i wud be able to ride and it wud giv me a choice of what to ride
Posted by: 7QuadSport7
Justin ive never seen your mom or dad on your quad, plus it sucks compared to mine anyways your mom hates riding quads and your dad has his bike that can also woop your bike LoL,
me, my dad, ben, chase, mark, chad, and logan r meeting at the pits, or if the dnrs there were gonna meet at the old church on eby road, u and yur dad r welcome to come, call me, were leaving saturday at prolly 9am, prepare to go night riding!!!! hopefuly it will be snowin, RAPTORYFM660r said they closed spurgeon down, didnt believe it until brad said that 2, sucks, but those hills are dangerous, u should knowanyways call me
pj
o, and im goin out wid yur x, berniece LOL
Posted by: BryceGTX
Hey TGIF, now that your parents are interested, take them to the Polaris dealer, they can pick up two Trailblazers for $99 a month.
LOL oldsmoboat. In a few years your grand kids will be riding your quads!!
Have a great day BR>BryceGTX
Posted by: Sluggo312
I'm sure it's a long list of things your parents have done for you while growning up...let them ride it, let them have some fun. Besides, it sounds like you're still living at home. If keeping your things to yourself is so important maybe it's time to get your own place.
Posted by: KVRMUDDRUNNER
I wish my parents would ride mine so they would get into quads more and get one. Then they could go riding with me! My dad and I are around atv's all week but he is too busy to ride I guess. We work on a lot of them though. I remember when I was a lot younger he would bring home a new Kawi atv every weekend so we could go riding. I miss those times. He won't let my bro and I take a new atv home now unless we buy it, hahaha.
Posted by: oldsmoboat
Our kids ar all grown up and out of the house. Now we don't have to worry about them riding OUR quads.
Posted by: TGIF
my parents wont stay off my new pred, and they scratch the fenders putting there fenders over, they also dont know how to ride, how do i keep them off?? i dont want to hurt them but i payed alot for this quad
Posted by: IdahoSpud
my son is the one who got me into it, get your parents into it enough they want their own.
Posted by: 313racing
jus YELL keep the hell away from my bike that shood work i do it all the time
or you can jus
lock it up
