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Acquaintances are people you just kinda know through the years. Friends are people you have a kinship with that you keep in touch, want to visit, and hang out with even if it’s been a few years…
Years ago I went through a divorce and then you realise you're not left with many friends.. Married people stay together and you are no longer part of that group.. So as you become older { Not Dead } if you get asked to go for a ride with someone you meet that's good enough for me.
I agree with you. A friend is someone who will come help you anytime that you need help. Call them at 2:00AM in the morning and ask them to come get you out of a jam and they will be there as soon as they can. I'm 80 yrs. old, and I can count on one hand my true friends, but I know many people and have known most of them for years.
Damen, my late mother (God bless her soul) always said to me, Son, you've got a lot of mates but how many friends do have! Another thing she always witnessed & said, I'm afraid to say, you also have a lot of fair weather friends! Haven't you noticed that when it's smooth sailing in their lives you never hear from them and then when it's troubled waters they seem to reappear & hang around again!!! I guarantee a lot of your subscribers have witnessed the same!!! Great vlog Damen!!!
Great video and a very tricky topic... People will always have an opinion of themselves and others. Friendships unfortunately will come and go throughout life as we get older. The one lesson i learnt in life is that you will meet and have many acquaintances, but when it comes down to true friendships....you can usually count them on one or both hands! Life life and enjoy it......ride safe mate 😎
acquaintance is a positive for me. I have friends with different values than me, I am an individual. I can learn from their values I admire, and ignore the morals and values I don't agree with. I live with my wife everyday and she is my friend with common values and goals. My friends ,I don't live with and probably don't want to. thanks Ayman!!
Friendship takes time and loyalty and respect just as you said. Too often Americans are quick to call someone a friend which I think devalues the meaning. Better to say a crony than friend most of the time. Can't believe that one guy in Oz for 18 years and still has his American accent. I started picking up the Aussie accent (subconsciously) after only 2 weeks in Sydney - love it - best accent in the world!
Great topic Aymen, motorcycle's and Harley's in particular have brought me some great friendships and a couple of good mates, at the start of 2024 i decided get out of my comfort zone and let my walls down and be more outgoing,, so lately i find myself in coffee shops shooting the breeze with new friends that once were just people i knew, it's not easy but I'm having a real go and I'm enjoying it and the growth in confidence.
A friend in my view is a person who accepts you for how you are not how you should be , even if years have passed since your last encounter it's like as if no time has passed , that's true friendship , now brotherhood is a whole new level of friendship in its own right
Hi OldNotDead, I love all your videos, this one is in the top 3, great music score, cinematography was epic, free adrenaline watching you, your friends and some acquaintances riding hard on your Harley Davidson Motorcycle’s, Mahalo for this great break from my reality, Aloha, Kenneth 🤙🏽
I have a lot of acquaintances and I refer to many people as "buddies". True friends (by my personal definition), I have only a few. I visited one of those this past spring. We live about 12 hours apart. We were talking and he told me I was one of his true friends and that he knew, if he called and said he needed me, I'd jump in the car no questions asked. And that's true. Because that's what friends do.
A true friend is there by you through the best & worst times. I'd never ask someone to choose a side, we must all have the freedom to choose. Doesn't mean they are right or wrong, it's just they are seeing things from a different angle or a certain amount of info e.g someone see's a number 6 however someone looking from another stand point see's a 9, neither are wrong. I'd rather respect them for an honest answer than agree with everything. It's how we learn & grow, that's a true friend.
Someone that has no rhyme or reason for contacting you at any time and not expecting you to return the call/ contact but you reciprocate just as much. Creating the bond that leaves no question 4:26
Great video, mate. A very good topic which relates to all people, young and old. Sometimes we can mistake good friends with “friends” of convenience at the time. Real friends stick around for all the ups and downs in life, and reciprocate the effort you invest and put in.
Another awesome video Aymen , I don’t have any issue making friends , I’ve found that there are some folks I build an instant connection with & feel likely they will be lifelong friends .. I have friends I’ve been with for most of my lifetimes.. Conditional friends I have no time for .. I admire the diversity of humans , don’t choose to spend time with folks I don’t like .. Ultimately I believe everyone you meet is meant to be in your life for lessons needed / needing to be learned 😊 for what ever time they are
Right now our local chapter is divided in 3. There was a problem between 2 members with one of them doing something really bad to the other ….. bad as in “criminal offence kinda bad”, but they were sleeping together, so now the group is divided in 1- The “that’s their private problem” group. 2- the “private or not, I can’t stand being near that harpy” group. And 3- about 15 new guys who don’t have a clue what’s going on. Sucks… nobody has asked me to take sides, but it’s way too awkward way to often.
In the HD community we have mates & family, it's about trust love & respect with a open hand without being judgemental. A real mate will always become family, that person who has your back and at the same time has the strength to say to you straight up....ya fcked up be honest with yourself, learn from it and we move forward together.
In answer to your question about acquaintances, I always considered it derogatory because they were those who we don’t confer the importance of a friend. Personally, I have one friend of 48 years and that’s it. And that is enough. With too many people “wearing” politics, religion, wokeness, sexuality and anything else that puts people into tribes, on their sleeves it makes me and maybe others feel that true friendship is not really possible. Better to be your own best friend and friendly to all those we meet. Because we all take the journey alone in the end, but having good mates make that journey that much better.
read this article on a study that was done. It said, "On average, a person will only have 4 close friends in their lifetime." That would be a human, dog, cat, or wife. people have acquaintances, few close friends. Im 72, I can say, I haven't had a close friend since the military. I thought i had some close friends after the military. I guess they proved me wrong. I guess im lucky. My wife is my only friend now.
I have moved to a new area & finding it hard to meet female riding friends… 2hours away from major cities where all the rides happen… I’m just glad i do have my husband around lol
Very interesting topic,aymen,most of,my friends,are,bikers,and my late mother,was my mentor,great ride,beautiful weather, good friends,acquaintances, ride safe,brothers,and sisters,not long before,we're on the bikes,regards mike 🇬🇧
Alot of FAKE friends in the HD community.... Rather be ALONE & ride my own LIFE than with egotistical rider's that are FAKE & have BIG knives ready to sink deeply into your back❗ Choose wisely, is my advice❗❗ May all your days be Harley days 💪🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤💪 Safe travels🙏♥️🐾🐾🇦🇺
I am great friends with the voices in my head. Been in Australia since 1980 and still got a strong Dutch accent. Getting along solo and making it ok, old but not dead, yet. Plenty of aqublah blah( spell check sucks), not a negative thing at all
I get how ppl might think the term "acquaintance" might carry a negative but mature people will understand. It's not meant as disrespect but someone may consider themselves as "friend" but not understand what that entails. I have many acquaintances and one friend. But I like to say, I'm sociable but not social. I don't fit it. I accept that and choose to ride alone(at least I think it's my choice). I tried joining a club(LEMC). A lot of talk about brotherhood but when I needed their support, it wasn't there. I will say I enjoy riding in a pack because it's a test of skill.
I just wanna asked how was the Pine grove hotel for a feed? as I've passed there a billion times but never stopped in...Great roads to there if you went up Boundary/ Manestar / Alber roads.. However to answer your question...friends are those that you want to keep seeing and talking to. After a ride not just on a ride.
I have no trouble makings friends but i find i have to do what they want or they dont wanna be your friend,so would rather not....so much easier being my own friend and talking to myself hahaha 😅😅😅😅
During my divorce? I found the difference between friends and family. Family called to say I feel for you. Friends handed over gobs of cash without being asked.
I am a man with a very few good friends. However I have many friends. Some friends I've only know briefly and never gotten to know well. To me they are friends until they give me some reason to feel otherwise. After which they might be an acquaintance. I live in Canada, But I am British. Many of the locals don't understand when I refer to some of my real friends as Mates. Or how we treat each other. You can tell when someone is a good mate of mine, we don't appear to treat each other correctly or with respect.
I mostly ride by myself fxdb but would appreciate a wave back while passing on the road every now and then , seems i get more waves from jappo riders , 90 percent of harley riders trying be to tuff to wave , very disappointing
After a ten day tour with some broken down bikes and day's of shitty weather, you now who are really your friends. All others are gone by then having stupid excuses.
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I think good friend is someone who has your back when your not in the room
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Spot on!
Absolutely
Whenever I see a motorcycle rider with his dog or parrot on his bike, then I know he's got a friend for life.
Acquaintances are people you just kinda know through the years. Friends are people you have a kinship with that you keep in touch, want to visit, and hang out with even if it’s been a few years…
Years ago I went through a divorce and then you realise you're not left with many friends.. Married people stay together and you are no longer part of that group.. So as you become older { Not Dead } if you get asked to go for a ride with someone you meet that's good enough for me.
I agree with you. A friend is someone who will come help you anytime that you need help. Call them at 2:00AM in the morning and ask them to come get you out of a jam and they will be there as soon as they can. I'm 80 yrs. old, and I can count on one hand my true friends, but I know many people and have known most of them for years.
I agree. Mike and Derrick are those guys for me and I know a lot of people
Damen, my late mother (God bless her soul) always said to me, Son, you've got a lot of mates but how many friends do have!
Another thing she always witnessed & said, I'm afraid to say, you also have a lot of fair weather friends!
Haven't you noticed that when it's smooth sailing in their lives you never hear from them and then when it's troubled waters they seem to reappear & hang around again!!!
I guarantee a lot of your subscribers have witnessed the same!!!
Great vlog Damen!!!
Not everyone is a fairweather friend just most people ...id rather have no friends than fake friends 🤟🤟🤟
Over the last few years I have found it very hard to trust people who you thought where your friends,
Good topic to talk about,
Great video and a very tricky topic... People will always have an opinion of themselves and others. Friendships unfortunately will come and go throughout life as we get older. The one lesson i learnt in life is that you will meet and have many acquaintances, but when it comes down to true friendships....you can usually count them on one or both hands! Life life and enjoy it......ride safe mate 😎
Well said! Thank you
I like this style of video! Bit of a conversation about important issues, but also a good bit of great riding footage. 👍🏻👍🏻
Having acquaintances is truly a bonus when you don't have any friends.
😎👍
Big thumbs up for the channel...
Thank you! Cheers!
acquaintance is a positive for me. I have friends with different values than me, I am an individual. I can learn from their values I admire, and ignore the morals and values I don't agree with. I live with my wife everyday and she is my friend with common values and goals. My friends ,I don't live with and probably don't want to.
thanks Ayman!!
Friendship takes time and loyalty and respect just as you said. Too often Americans are quick to call someone a friend which I think devalues the meaning. Better to say a crony than friend most of the time. Can't believe that one guy in Oz for 18 years and still has his American accent. I started picking up the Aussie accent (subconsciously) after only 2 weeks in Sydney - love it - best accent in the world!
I want you to know that I had some courage and bought my MC and am riding again largely because of this channel. :) Thank you.
You had the courage all the time, keep it going 👍
@@goldilocks913 thank you so much
Great topic Aymen, motorcycle's and Harley's in particular have brought me some great friendships and a couple of good mates, at the start of 2024 i decided get out of my comfort zone and let my walls down and be more outgoing,, so lately i find myself in coffee shops shooting the breeze with new friends that once were just people i knew, it's not easy but I'm having a real go and I'm enjoying it and the growth in confidence.
A friend in my view is a person who accepts you for how you are not how you should be , even if years have passed since your last encounter it's like as if no time has passed , that's true friendship , now brotherhood is a whole new level of friendship in its own right
A mate told me 40 years ago. You never know who your mates are until you go to gaol. I was visiting him in Long Bay at the time.
yeah that's a stress test
Good friends and rides make life palatable.
Hi OldNotDead, I love all your videos, this one is in the top 3, great music score, cinematography was epic, free adrenaline watching you, your friends and some acquaintances riding hard on your Harley Davidson Motorcycle’s, Mahalo for this great break from my reality, Aloha, Kenneth 🤙🏽
Wow, thanks
I have a lot of acquaintances and I refer to many people as "buddies". True friends (by my personal definition), I have only a few. I visited one of those this past spring. We live about 12 hours apart. We were talking and he told me I was one of his true friends and that he knew, if he called and said he needed me, I'd jump in the car no questions asked. And that's true. Because that's what friends do.
That wrap up mate got me able to understand and articulate what I feel 🙏🏻 greatly appreciated.
A true friend is there by you through the best & worst times. I'd never ask someone to choose a side, we must all have the freedom to choose. Doesn't mean they are right or wrong, it's just they are seeing things from a different angle or a certain amount of info e.g someone see's a number 6 however someone looking from another stand point see's a 9, neither are wrong. I'd rather respect them for an honest answer than agree with everything. It's how we learn & grow, that's a true friend.
Someone that has no rhyme or reason for contacting you at any time and not expecting you to return the call/ contact but you reciprocate just as much. Creating the bond that leaves no question 4:26
You can be polar opposites in opinion with a friend but always be on their “side”.
Safe rides 👍🤜
Great video, mate.
A very good topic which relates to all people, young and old.
Sometimes we can mistake good friends with “friends” of convenience at the time.
Real friends stick around for all the ups and downs in life, and reciprocate the effort you invest and put in.
Well said! Thank you
Another awesome video Aymen , I don’t have any issue making friends ,
I’ve found that there are some folks I build an instant connection with & feel likely they will be lifelong friends .. I have friends I’ve been with for most of my lifetimes..
Conditional friends I have no time for .. I admire the diversity of humans , don’t choose to spend time with folks I don’t like ..
Ultimately I believe everyone you meet is meant to be in your life for lessons needed / needing to be learned 😊 for what ever time they are
Thanks Karyn, agree 100% with your comment about friends
There are so many fake people these days friendships mean everything
Right now our local chapter is divided in 3. There was a problem between 2 members with one of them doing something really bad to the other ….. bad as in “criminal offence kinda bad”, but they were sleeping together, so now the group is divided in 1- The “that’s their private problem” group. 2- the “private or not, I can’t stand being near that harpy” group. And 3- about 15 new guys who don’t have a clue what’s going on.
Sucks… nobody has asked me to take sides, but it’s way too awkward way to often.
In the HD community we have mates & family, it's about trust love & respect with a open hand without being judgemental. A real mate will always become family, that person who has your back and at the same time has the strength to say to you straight up....ya fcked up be honest with yourself, learn from it and we move forward together.
In answer to your question about acquaintances, I always considered it derogatory because they were those who we don’t confer the importance of a friend. Personally, I have one friend of 48 years and that’s it. And that is enough. With too many people “wearing” politics, religion, wokeness, sexuality and anything else that puts people into tribes, on their sleeves it makes me and maybe others feel that true friendship is not really possible. Better to be your own best friend and friendly to all those we meet. Because we all take the journey alone in the end, but having good mates make that journey that much better.
read this article on a study that was done. It said, "On average, a person will only have 4 close friends in their lifetime." That would be a human, dog, cat, or wife. people have acquaintances, few close friends. Im 72, I can say, I haven't had a close friend since the military. I thought i had some close friends after the military. I guess they proved me wrong. I guess im lucky. My wife is my only friend now.
thanks, wives can be great friends
I have moved to a new area & finding it hard to meet female riding friends… 2hours away from major cities where all the rides happen… I’m just glad i do have my husband around lol
yes - remote location makes it much harder and your spouse can also be your best friend
Very interesting topic,aymen,most of,my friends,are,bikers,and my late mother,was my mentor,great ride,beautiful weather, good friends,acquaintances, ride safe,brothers,and sisters,not long before,we're on the bikes,regards mike 🇬🇧
Thanks , your all videos comes in time !!!
Have you heard this Friend joke... ???
A Friend will help you move...
A Good Friend will help you move the bodies...
lol, true
Allegedly 😏
@@goldilocks913 I'm in the States... But you are exactly right...
@@okiemale1589 All the best from the 🇬🇧👍
Alot of FAKE friends in the HD community.... Rather be ALONE & ride my own LIFE than with egotistical rider's that are FAKE & have BIG knives ready to sink deeply into your back❗
Choose wisely, is my advice❗❗
May all your days be Harley days
💪🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤💪
Safe travels🙏♥️🐾🐾🇦🇺
Thanks Tex, I try and look on the bright side and not have too many expectations. Ride safe mate
I am great friends with the voices in my head.
Been in Australia since 1980 and still got a strong Dutch accent.
Getting along solo and making it ok, old but not dead, yet.
Plenty of aqublah blah( spell check sucks), not a negative thing at all
Thanks, the voice/s in your head can be great friends - people underestimate this
I get how ppl might think the term "acquaintance" might carry a negative but mature people will understand. It's not meant as disrespect but someone may consider themselves as "friend" but not understand what that entails. I have many acquaintances and one friend. But I like to say, I'm sociable but not social. I don't fit it. I accept that and choose to ride alone(at least I think it's my choice). I tried joining a club(LEMC). A lot of talk about brotherhood but when I needed their support, it wasn't there. I will say I enjoy riding in a pack because it's a test of skill.
True
Thanks
Aymen, this channel in my top 5 since I subscribed. Keep it up sir 🫡
Looks like you guys get into it 👊🏾✊🏾💨💨 I love it
I just wanna asked how was the Pine grove hotel for a feed? as I've passed there a billion times but never stopped in...Great roads to there if you went up Boundary/ Manestar / Alber roads.. However to answer your question...friends are those that you want to keep seeing and talking to. After a ride not just on a ride.
Friends are the family you get to choose. Choose wisely. Hopefully they have bail money. 😂😂
lol, what are you planning Steve?
@OldNotDead-Club me? Oh nothing.....nothing at all. Im innocent.
Excellent video.
Thank you very much!
I have no trouble makings friends but i find i have to do what they want or they dont wanna be your friend,so would rather not....so much easier being my own friend and talking to myself hahaha 😅😅😅😅
lol
During my divorce? I found the difference between friends and family.
Family called to say I feel for you. Friends handed over gobs of cash without being asked.
I always enjoy the videos, especially the more thoughtful videos. It’s just the music, mate, such odd choices in music.
Thanks, it's impossible to please everyone with music
I am a man with a very few good friends. However I have many friends. Some friends I've only know briefly and never gotten to know well. To me they are friends until they give me some reason to feel otherwise. After which they might be an acquaintance. I live in Canada, But I am British. Many of the locals don't understand when I refer to some of my real friends as Mates. Or how we treat each other. You can tell when someone is a good mate of mine, we don't appear to treat each other correctly or with respect.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you
I mostly ride by myself fxdb but would appreciate a wave back while passing on the road every now and then , seems i get more waves from jappo riders , 90 percent of harley riders trying be to tuff to wave , very disappointing
I don’t think you should be asked to take sides. If you move the same as your friends then there should be a mutual respect/expectation or no
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
After a ten day tour with some broken down bikes and day's of shitty weather, you now who are really your friends.
All others are gone by then having stupid excuses.