Quickstep Posted September 10, 2009 #1 Posted September 10, 2009 G'day all, Wanted to introduce myself..... Alan Collins is the name - and Aussie Annie is me missus. I joined the site as a way of saying thank you to you all for your encouragement and help you have given to Annie, in her endearvour's to return to riding. I get a chuckle out of reading some of the posts, and find the tech stuff interesting. I won't post often, me and 'puter's don't go together:crying: How I got the Nickname... Many years ago while driving trucks long distance (all states of Australia) I pulled up at a roadhouse for a rest break. Walking back from prime mover, and 38 foot trailer I reach the back when the trailer brake decides to give out - and the whole rig starts moving!! I turn and start running back along the trailer, keeping pace with the thing I am now trying to open the Bl##*y door :scorched:Finally manage to clamber aboard and hit the emergency brake! When I finally get into the roadhouse all the other driver's say they never saw anyone "step so quick" And the nickname was born:happy65:
Yama Mama Posted September 10, 2009 #2 Posted September 10, 2009 :wel_ani3Tay: ALAN! How nice of you to join our group. We love Annie. Yama Mama:bighug:
gibvel Posted September 10, 2009 #4 Posted September 10, 2009 Annie? Annie who? Did I miss something? Seriously, we love your "Missus"? Just keep practicing on the 'puter and you'll get better. We expect one post a day. Regale us with some of the Missus' antics from your perspective!
BuckShot Posted September 10, 2009 #5 Posted September 10, 2009 Welcome Alan---Glad you joined. As you have already found out this site is one big family. Just post, you will get used to the computer and Annie can always help.
Squidley Posted September 10, 2009 #6 Posted September 10, 2009 Ah yes the infamous Alan of Aussie Annie lore, great to have you aboard mate I like the story of the name, that definitely would put a knot in your nickers Hope to see more of you here and we do enhoy the missus and all her schenanigans
Blackjack Posted September 10, 2009 #7 Posted September 10, 2009 Welcome aboard, Alan! We're delighted to make your acquaintance... Might I say, however, that you have obviously proven you are able to post a note on the Forum, so any and all excuses to the contrary (for instance, "me and 'puter's don't go together") now have little or no relevance! Accordingly, we hope to see you here frequently! TERRY
Iowawegian Posted September 10, 2009 #8 Posted September 10, 2009 Well ..............it's about time you joined!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't worry about the computer illiteracy. There's quite a few of us just like you (including me) and everyone puts up with us!! Tell the wifey hi!! She's a hoot!
Steve S Posted September 10, 2009 #9 Posted September 10, 2009 Welcome aboard Alan. It's a pleasure to finally hear form you. We just love that Awesome Aussie that you are married to. She is one more fine woman, so you must be a mighty good man. Looking forward to actually getting to meet the two of you. (As soon as I can talk the Warden into letting me ride Australia:mo money:)
gunboat Posted September 10, 2009 #11 Posted September 10, 2009 hi alan :wel_5Wa::wel_ani2Wa::wel_ani3Tay: glad to see you here. nice to have annie's other half join in on all the fun. that annie is some special but you already know that. best reguards don c.
massey130 Posted September 10, 2009 #12 Posted September 10, 2009 Welcome aboard, Alan, glad to have you here. lookin forward to more posts as you get used the keyboard. checkout the ongoing adlib thread where Aussie Annie is going through a lot just to get no where fast. dale in La.
eazyduzzit Posted September 10, 2009 #13 Posted September 10, 2009 Welcome Alan, We have something in common, I was a truck driver when I was younger, and my Dad before me, and his Dad too. I remember when I was little we went with my Mom to take Dad to his truck, he had it parked on top of a hill at a small truck stop on the side of Clinton hwy. He got out of the car and took his suitcase to the truck and started the truck to let it warm up, then came back to kiss our Mom goodbye. While they were saying their goodbyes the tractor/trailer started rolling and he had to run it down, jump in and stop it. This was probably 45 years ago, before they had spring brakes like they do now.
BIG TOM Posted September 10, 2009 #14 Posted September 10, 2009 Welcome to the family....heard so much about you...Your like a dad to me already....EERRR.....Dad , can you spot me a few bucks till payday...?:fnd_(16):
Lone Eagle Posted September 10, 2009 #16 Posted September 10, 2009 Hey, Quickstep, to the group. Great story you have there - hmm, now could it have been he was running from Annie - oooh - the plot thickens. ONLY KIDDING, she is a great lady - you and 'puters will do just fine with all of us. Don't be a stranger.
Aussie Annie Posted September 12, 2009 #17 Posted September 12, 2009 Thanks everyone! Better let you in on a secret:doh: I dictate - Annie types:whistling: so somehow I will occassionally say G'day
TATERS Posted September 12, 2009 #19 Posted September 12, 2009 Alan, Welcome...It is nice to have you aboard! Post...often...and remember to always stick up for me...ok? Alright Buddy...talk to you later...
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