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Twisted_Twin
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« on: May 16, 2022, 09:54:58 PM »
I haven't been on in a while but I thought I would check in.

The wife unit and I have made a major life change and I wanted to share it with everyone.

I'm quitting my job and selling my house in the lower mainland of British Columbia. We've bought a 44 acre farm in Young, Saskatchewan. Deal closed this morning.

No more car restoration, car shows, solving other peoples problems for them or taking showers in various automotive fluids.

We're packing up our house, motorcycles, cars and horses and getting the hell out. I've had enough of the crazy, enough of people etc.

The town has 300 people in it and I live 10 minutes outside of it. 

I'm still going to check in here now and then but I'm going to be busy being a vegetable farmer instead.

Freedom 45!
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« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2022, 04:28:36 AM »
Congrrats on the move Shawn.  I don't blame anyone who wants to leave the LM.  It's part of why we left.

I grew up in Saskatoon so I know where Young is...about an hour SE.  You may also be aware that there is a vintage car club in Saskatoon called Draggins.  I have a friend who is a member.

So you are now the proud owner of 44 acres of good Saskatchewan dirt!  
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Past rides include a 1973 Suzuki GT380 & a 1975 Kawasaki Z1B

I currently ride a 1975 Kawasaki Z1B - Classic Plated
I also ride a 1980 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD - Classic Plated, and a 2006 Honda Goldwing with a Daytona 2+2 sidecar

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« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2022, 05:30:59 AM »
Good for you, I hope it all works out for you. When you're in the rat race race and you feel the rats are winning...I get it.

 Prepare for a way to embrace cold and windy in the winter. My dad was raised in Indian Head and my in-laws are around Saskatoon. Get into curling or even some form of restoration as I know you're a talented guy, it will make the winter easier.
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« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2022, 06:56:02 AM »
Right on, Shawn.......that is the dream, move somewhere that you cannot hear the neighbours.    You folks will do well.
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Past:  '82 Suzuki GS400E; '82 Suzuki GS750E; '81 Yamaha Virago 750; '82 Suzuki GS650GL; '77 Yamaha DT250; '80 GS 850; '86 Kawasaki ZG1000; '78 XS400; 1971 Motobecane Mobylette; 1980 Yamaha SR250; various parts/project bikes, 2004 ZRX 1200; 1977 CB750K; '73 Triumph TR5T (Vintage Plate) .
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« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2022, 07:37:50 AM »
So it's a done deal, eh? Right on guys! All the very best wishes to you and Jen for your future there. I really hope you guys find what you're looking for, it sounds like you've got your little piece of paradise.  I also hope you know all the jibes about moving to So-scratch-me-one were in jest, and just masking a raging jealousy. The growing rat race here is exactly that. Erica and I will be ready for a change in the next coming years but have no idea what that might be. Good on you guys for taking the bull by the horns whilst you're still young enough to have the energy to do it. Just please try to stay away from the boots and buckles for as long as you can  Grin. Try not to let the locals cut off that pony tail. And, most importantly, keep (and ride) all the Guzzis.

I want to express thanks to you both for your always enthusiastic engagement in the club. You both have stepped up many times. Sunday mornings will be a little more sedate (and quieter!) without you. You'll both be missed for sure.

Cheers, Rob

p.s. Definitely do keep in touch through the site, and let us know in pics & words the life of the 'gentleman' farmer (start your own thread diary?).
p.p.s. It's only an 18 hour drive from here (google maps) if anyone want to visit! It's halfway between Calgary and Winnipeg.
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75 Moto Guzzi 850-T (the Green Gander)
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76 Moto Guzzi Convert (in even more bits)
previous rides:
98 Triumph Thunderbird Sport 91 Yamaha FJ1200, 82 Suzuki GS400E, 75 Honda 500T, 79 Honda CB750F, 1990 Honda Hawk NT650, 92 Suzuki Katana 400, 79 Suzuki GS400
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« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2022, 08:08:48 AM »
Nice! Good for you and Jen, it will be a great change of lifestyle. My wife is from Saskatchewan and we love being there on occasion to visit family. You will really enjoy it.
Frank
ps I will be down soon or maybe we can get the club stuff in the hands of my buddy Joe, maybe I can ask him to roll by and grab it.
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'82 RD 350LC, '84 VFR1000F, '51 Ariel Square Four, '81 Honda C70 Deluxe, '70 BSA A65 Thunderbolt Bobber, '66 Ducati 250 Monza, '75 Triumph Trident T160, '56 Ariel Red Hunter VH500 (plated)
'71 BSA B50SS, '71 Commando 750, '72 Norton Roadster 750 Combat, '74 NORVIL 850, '77 RE Bullet, '51 Ariel Square 4(collector plates)
rolling,  '68 441 Victor Special, '69 441 Victor Special, '76 Yamaha RD 400, '48 BSA A7 500 Twin, '71 Suzuki Stinger T125
rebuilding, '68 A65 Thunderbolt, '48 BSA A7 500 Twin,  '69 Norton S type 750, '71 Norton Commando 750, (2) '63-65 Honda CA200 Sport Touring, '78 Honda CT90, '36 Ariel Red  Hunter VH500 twin-port,’51 Ariel NH350 twin-port
waiting (5) D1/D7/D14/TrailBronc - BSA Bantams, '67 A65 Spitfire, '66 441 Victor Enduro, (2) '61 DM100C Ducati Cadet, (2) '76 Kawasaki KH400, '70 Bultaco Mk3 Lobito 125, (6) 59 to 63 Tiger Cubs, '74 Ducati 450 Scrambler,'69 BSA Rocket 3, '51 rigid and '53 sprung BSA C10's, '56 Ariel SQ4, '49 Ariel SQ4, '32 Ariel SB31 550cc SideValve
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« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2022, 11:06:03 AM »
Best of Luck Shawn. 
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« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2022, 12:08:28 PM »
Nice Move.  Joining the legions deserting the Lower mainland chaos.  I left back in '07 and haven't looked back.  Having worked and lived in the B.C. interior a few times. It was natural for me to move to Kamloops as my daughter was established there with the grand kids. Do stay in touch on the site.
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"SOME" PAST RIDES: In no particular order
51 Matchless 500 single      53 AJS 500 single
62 Triumph T-100SS          57 Triumph T-100R
66 Norton N-15 - 750 Scrambler
68 Honda CB 450               68 Honda CB-250
69 Honda CL 450               71 Suzuki 350
73 Suzuki GT-550 Triple      71(?) Honda SL-350
73 Honda XL-250               76 Honda CB-400F
77 Yamaha XS 500             80 Suzuki GS-550E
81 Suzuki GS-750E             81 Suzuki GS1100E           
81 Honda CB-900C
with Hondaline Tour Pak     '02 Honda CB-900F(Hornet 919)
'90 Honda ST-1100 (collector status)
'83 Suzuki GS-750 T  (collector status)        '82 Suzuki GS-550 Katana
'80 Suzuki GS-850 G          '80 Suzuki GS-1000G(collector status)
'06-Suzuki DL-650 V-Strom     '81 Suzuki GS-550 "T" (collector status)
2009 Suzuki Burgman 650 Mega Scooter 
'82 Yamaha Seca 650
'07 Yamaha FJR-1300         82 Suzuki GS-850G-Collector status
'86 Suzuki GS-400ES          82 Suzuki GS-650GL-Collector status
'79 Honda CBX                  82 Suzuki GS-650-G-Collector status
'81 Honda CBX (x2)           82 Honda 450 Hawk
98 Triumph Trophy 900     06 Kawasaki Concours
'05 Suzuki Burgman 650(Super Scooter)
2018 Suzuki Burgman Executive 650 Scooter
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« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2022, 03:15:28 PM »
Shawn, if the farm doesn't work out you can always become another Captain Jack.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IehQRVylI0U
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Past rides include a 1973 Suzuki GT380 & a 1975 Kawasaki Z1B

I currently ride a 1975 Kawasaki Z1B - Classic Plated
I also ride a 1980 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD - Classic Plated, and a 2006 Honda Goldwing with a Daytona 2+2 sidecar

My Sweetums rides a 2019 Suzuki DR650
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« Reply #9 on: May 17, 2022, 03:16:33 PM »
I was going to put this in the “songs I like” thread, but since Shawn in pulling the plug on the lower mainland rat race, I. Feel it fits here too.                                                https://youtu.be/jFEIVkSHaJU. 
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« Reply #10 on: May 17, 2022, 08:01:11 PM »
More like this: https://youtu.be/c3tzAKcAn5M

As for the car thing, hell no, I'm all done with that. I'm tired of solving other peoples problems, it's time to deal with my own S#*t for a change.

There's an extra bedroom, inside parking for motorcycles and lots of camping space if anyone wants to stop and visit.

This is the spot if anyone feels like coming out: https://goo.gl/maps/3SUhXpBqi7Hb8sHm8
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« Reply #11 on: May 17, 2022, 08:21:40 PM »
Looks good. Couple of nice sized bike sheds.
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        '79 Honda 750K
        Honda CT70
        '78 XS400
        '81 Honda GL1100 (Collector Plate) (x2)
Present: '66 Honda CT200 Trail 90
             '77 Honda 750 Four K
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             '83 Honda 750 Shadow (Collector Plate)
Future: '77 Honda 400 Four Super Sport
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« Reply #12 on: May 18, 2022, 05:32:59 AM »
45 mins to Saskatoon?
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« Reply #13 on: May 18, 2022, 09:21:57 AM »
Not much ice or snow left in that photo.  Must have been taken in July.
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Past rides include a 1973 Suzuki GT380 & a 1975 Kawasaki Z1B

I currently ride a 1975 Kawasaki Z1B - Classic Plated
I also ride a 1980 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD - Classic Plated, and a 2006 Honda Goldwing with a Daytona 2+2 sidecar

My Sweetums rides a 2019 Suzuki DR650
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« Reply #14 on: May 18, 2022, 02:17:34 PM »
44 acres grows a lot of vegetables.  What r u planning on growing?  How and where do you market your crops.
 Living in the Yakima Valley Area we do have large vegetable crop farming.  Filipino and Japanese families could buy/lease land on the Yakama Reservation when it was outlawed in Washington State in the early 20th century.  Some of these families are still farming today.
 
Shawn,  good luck with your new adventure.  Your speed may slow down but Kawasaki Green is big on the farm:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOO82AGnW08
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