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    Not sure why but down in Aus there's been a surge of interest in the old garage door opener video

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C-Bxifv2Pk

    No idea why? it's been trickling along earning me a few bob every now and then and the yesterday almost everyone down under must have visited it and not only that but clicked through on the ads.

    So thanks folks!
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    And I thought you were already a millionaire off that video. And now more. Wow.
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    I've seen it on other forums as well. Seems a good idea is difficult to eradicate. Congratulations, you've gone viral or venereal or something.

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    We Aussies are very generous, and believe in sharing our wealth with those less fortunate.

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    Wait till it hits China!

    I have always thought that video was one of the best! Cheers Pat!

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    Quote Originally Posted by DWS View Post

    We Aussies are very generous, and believe in sharing our wealth with those less fortunate.
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    So the big question!

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    One for each rider in Hertfordshire?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scorch View Post
    One for each rider in Hertfordshire?
    Vested interest?
    And I guess I'll have to ask for some touch up paint (in brown) for a former F800 rider....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scorch View Post
    One for each rider in Hertfordshire?
    Oi, what about the South London Mofos such as myself I think Pat could develop the ABS as well with his fund.

    Seriously though, well done Pat. Just goes to show how far a bit of a laugh can get you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pat H View Post
    Vested interest?
    I don't know what you mean...
    Formerly on a Lahar Grey F800S, then after 47,000 happy miles it was traded in for a new Midnight Black F800ST, which was more or less converted back to an S. And now I'm on a brand new R1200RS, which is rather awesome! I'll still stick around if you'll have me, though, as my wife is now on the F800... 

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    Never realized Australia and Canada had that much in common. You guys in the frozen North also sharing your wealth with those less fortunate.
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    ..............
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    Excellent video! You are a very clever man.

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    BMW F800S…….

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    I guess we watch different films.
    I thought you were just not very good with your accents.
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    Thanks, Sean, I resemble that remark.

    It's just using a child as slave labour, just like in the industrial era of England.

    Pat, next time get her to bring out a bucket of water with her, to water the plants at the same time, 2 jobs for the cost of one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by steve n rose View Post
    Thanks, Sean, I resemble that remark.

    It's just using a child as slave labour, just like in the industrial era of England.

    Pat, next time get her to bring out a bucket of water with her, to water the plants at the same time, 2 jobs for the cost of one.
    No chance! Shes 17 now and even getting ups too mch to expect.

    But I have an improved version now. My better half can hear my bike coming a way off (thanks to the blue flame can) so normally of a night she's out opening the door before I even arrive.
    I'm wondering if suggesting she gives the bike a quick wash before I roll it is too much to ask......
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    Excellent idea. It will go over like a lead balloon.
    BMW F800S…….

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