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Shoganai · Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 5:49 am Post subject: I've done gone and done it...

After telling Steve, you are the next to know.

I bought the domain name wrenchingwenches.com, .net and .org.

Shocked

Holy SHIT! Embarassed

A series of events and people popping out of nowhere to offer there services and help has given me the courage to attempt to start my own forum.

While traveling home from HL2 I met Jon aka NikonsAndVStroms who offered his services to build me a site if I ever wanted to build based on an idea I had.

Then this week somebody over on Kbikes posting as Ocelot offer to walk me thru buying a domain and how to set it up.

AND he said he would host it for free!

http://www.k-bikes.com/forums/showthread.php?p=170856#post170856

Ocelot aka Davis and I talked on the phone and I got a good feeling about him.

I joined this site >>> http://www.phpbb.com/community/search.php so I could learn more as well.

So, there ya have it.

There is also a HUGE amount of stuff that needs to take place and get done before it goes live, so it will be at least 6 months.
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The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
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merlin geikie · Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 7:41 am Post subject: SOUNDS GOOD :-)

Wow

I will visit and find out just what them wenches are wrenchin.... Very Happy

With the downturn, should be more folks DIY wrenching and why not have some gals in there....
yes good idea Laughing

Now that you have a SNAP ON torque wrench you can show them wenches which way is up.

I would be happy to wrench with a wench any ol day Cool

All the best with the project Shogs, I reckon you got plenty of experience and a great attitude. Smile

Off the grid · Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 12:35 pm Post subject:

I'm sure there are dozens, hundreds of other women who share your love of wrenching Gwen. You going to do just bikes or branch out into other motorized pursuits?

Keep it up girl, I think you are really finding your niche'!
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Flying Duck · Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 1:01 pm Post subject: Re: I've done gone and done it...

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 4:25 pm Post subject:

Once you are global, can I be on your board of directors? PLEEEZE Very Happy

Gwen, you are da' woman. Best of luck (w/lots of hard work, I'm sure) in whatever direction it takes you.

John
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Shoganai · Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 5:04 pm Post subject:

Thank you all for your support. Very Happy

Wrenching other things...interesting thought.

I think I'll keep it focused on motorcycles to begin with and see where it goes.
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1993 K1100RS aka The Shop Whore
1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak

The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT

Nana korobi ya oki

Christopher P. · Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 6:14 pm Post subject:

If you need a mod, I'm your man. Unless you want to keep the staff all XX.
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Shoganai · Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 6:59 pm Post subject:

Shoganai · Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 2:42 am Post subject:

It was brought to my attention that ‘wenches’ might be seen as a bit demeaning term to use.
The thought added that some women would see like that also.

I understand where the comment came from.

The word has less than a noble history. But its older meaning is that of a milk main, a woman of simple and poor means. http://www.audioenglish.net/dictionary/wench.htm

Yes, it has a dark side, but in America, it almost never used as a derogatory or demeaning term.

Among women, we often call each other wench and heifer, but only as a term of rough affection. Like men use bastard or some other sideways term that only close friends can get away with.

These are "slap on the butt" words, if you know what I'm saying.

I want to avoid looking too formal so as not to make some hardcore HD chicks or squids feel like they wouldn't be welcome.

I want it to sound fun and casual, like the way a garage does when beers come out and everyone sits around looking at what they just finished fixing.

What are your thoughts on this?
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1993 K1100RS aka The Shop Whore
1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak

The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT

Nana korobi ya oki

Christopher P. · Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 3:18 am Post subject:

In all honesty, it's a word I don't really find offensive, but rather dated. It's one that I hesitate to use in person, for fear that some might be put off, but I think it has a unique quality that will set the tone for what you're trying to do.

And you've already paid the $$, so you're stuck with it.

If you kindly and firmly set the expectation that it's a term of mechanical endearment, I think the kind of people you want to attract won't be put off, any more than some other bike forum traditions do in other sub-cultures. FF's come to mind... not something I'd readily call someone to their face, but I take a mildly preverse pride in being one from time to time.

And remember above all, the internet does not define who we are... we do.

Use it as tongue in cheek, and I think the majority of the people you attract will as well.
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merlin geikie · Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 7:49 am Post subject: WORDS

Chris writes;

drikko · Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:12 am Post subject:

We even have beer wenches here but they got banned from the gabba cricket ground dammit.

Perhaps you could have a section called "Les be friends" I'm happy to moderate that part for you! Very Happy

Seriously though you would need to plug it in a few forums including ADV, you girls are thin on the ground!
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Christopher P. · Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 3:12 pm Post subject:

Shoganai · Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 5:21 pm Post subject:

Ernie-NH · Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 6:33 pm Post subject:

Hi Shogs !!

Hey nothing I like better than being shown a "thing or two" by people in the know, male or female, makes no diff ! I'm looking forward to how it develops !! I KNOW you will be very successful with this undertaking, and while I think of it, the VIRAGO Tech forum ( http://www.viragotechforum.com ) has a very large female membership, plus a forum section devoted to them by them !! Give it a shot there as well !

Also looking forward to seeing you again in May if not sooner....

Very best regards as always.....// Ernie in NH
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Ernie-NH · Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 6:33 pm Post subject:

Hi Shogs !!

Hey nothing I like better than being shown a "thing or two" by people in the know, male or female, makes no diff ! I'm looking forward to how it develops !! I KNOW you will be very successful with this undertaking, and while I think of it, the VIRAGO Tech forum ( http://www.viragotechforum.com ) has a very large female membership, plus a forum section devoted to them by them !! Give it a shot there as well !

Also looking forward to seeing you again in May if not sooner....

Very best regards as always.....// Ernie in NH
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AMA,, American Deaf Bikers
Airhead Beemers Club
'11 G650gs
'95 K1100LT
'76 R100/7

Ernie-NH · Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 6:47 pm Post subject:

Hi Gwen....

I see I forgot to give the "Ladies section" URL....

<<< http://viragotechforum.com/viewforum.php?f=105 >>>

Regards...........// Ernie in NH
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'11 G650gs
'95 K1100LT
'76 R100/7

Shoganai · Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 10:42 am Post subject:

I came up with this last night.

It needs LOTS of cleaning and stuff. It's just printed, tweeked, copied and taped together.

In an effort to keep the site brand neutral, I'll be removing the '3/4' as well.

This is the layout I came up with...any thoughts on any of this?

Rough Outline

Howdy Folks - Introductions

Bikes
Show Off Your Rides -
Ride Reports -

The Garage - Wheels, Steering, Brakes, and Suspension -
Fuel and Exhaust -
Engines and Transmission -
Electrical and Accessories -
Frame, Fairing, Fit and Finish -

Penny and Redneck Tech
Tools and Tool Kits -
Paints and Coatings -
Electrical -
Tips, Tricks and Resources -
Wrenching Stories -

Hooking up - Mentors and Apprentices

Up-coming Tech Days - 'Nuff Said

The Sprocket - (nothing under this can be indexed by search engines or viewed by non-members)
Through Our Eyes -
The Porch -
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1993 K1100RS aka The Shop Whore
1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak

The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT

Nana korobi ya oki

merlin geikie · Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 5:38 am Post subject:

COOL

count me in

all the very best

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 8:05 am Post subject:

Gwen,

Great start! Like the "Craftswoman"

slight hijack I have a certain young lady here who thinks that turning wrenches is something dad does- NOT her. I think that with the new bike lift SHE is gonna' do the preseason prep on her Kawasaki.
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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.