Why do you ride?

Moens_Andy wrote:

It's the only thing that makes me truly happy. I hate the place where I'm born, I hate the place where I live, I hate the...

It's the only thing that makes me truly happy. I hate the place where I'm born, I hate the place where I live, I hate the entire situation our government puts us in, I hate that there is no real option to get me to the place I do love the USA.

Don't get me wrong I love life, I love my wife, I love my kids but I've been struggling for over 15 years to find a way to get me out of this hell hole and into the USA. That little piece of machinery makes all those things disappear for a few minutes/hours when I ride when I see races AMA SX AMA Outdoors MXGP you name it I freaking love everything about it, even this place Vital MX is a huge thing that helps me to get that fix I desperately need to keep pushing keep fighting and keep looking for options.

KennyT wrote:

I hate to hear you are not happy in Belgium. Growing up with Decoster and Robert my hero’s made me think that Belgium must be some...

I hate to hear you are not happy in Belgium. Growing up with Decoster and Robert my hero’s made me think that Belgium must be some magical place where great motocrossers were born. Sorry to hear it’s not where you want to be. Best of luck to someday realize your dream and getting out of there

Moens_Andy wrote:

Thanks, well maybe someday I'll get there, but with a family, it's not that easy to just make the leap everything needs to be planned out...

Thanks, well maybe someday I'll get there, but with a family, it's not that easy to just make the leap everything needs to be planned out I need to find a job there (green card sponsorship) or save up enough money(minimum 0.5million$) to continue my own business there it will be a huge gamble, either way, the people there must trust me too as a business owner and tradesman it's just something you can't predict upfront, so having a good amount of cash too begin with is necessary so you can ease into the transition and do not have to push for work.

and there is a reason why The man is staying there it's not for the money or the riders. It's the mentality and the work arrangement you have. You work for you and not for anyone else. HUGE difference here I give about 70% of what I make to the government for people that cant pay their insurance for people that are too lazy to work ETC ETC all for benefits for those that do NOTHING

KennyT wrote:

I hate to hear you are not happy in Belgium. Growing up with Decoster and Robert my hero’s made me think that Belgium must be some...

I hate to hear you are not happy in Belgium. Growing up with Decoster and Robert my hero’s made me think that Belgium must be some magical place where great motocrossers were born. Sorry to hear it’s not where you want to be. Best of luck to someday realize your dream and getting out of there

Moens_Andy wrote:

Thanks, well maybe someday I'll get there, but with a family, it's not that easy to just make the leap everything needs to be planned out...

Thanks, well maybe someday I'll get there, but with a family, it's not that easy to just make the leap everything needs to be planned out I need to find a job there (green card sponsorship) or save up enough money(minimum 0.5million$) to continue my own business there it will be a huge gamble, either way, the people there must trust me too as a business owner and tradesman it's just something you can't predict upfront, so having a good amount of cash too begin with is necessary so you can ease into the transition and do not have to push for work.

and there is a reason why The man is staying there it's not for the money or the riders. It's the mentality and the work arrangement you have. You work for you and not for anyone else. HUGE difference here I give about 70% of what I make to the government for people that cant pay their insurance for people that are too lazy to work ETC ETC all for benefits for those that do NOTHING

Gworm wrote:

If you don’t get here soon, we’ll be in the same situation... I better stop there.

What kind of business do you have?

7I3N wrote:

This sums it up pretty well for me. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/03/19/411425/s1200_36386232_2229924617146452_6407044238634123264_n.jpg[/img]

This sums it up pretty well for me.

KMC440 wrote:

Because my orthopedic surgeon needed that new BMW, needed that trip to Hawaii, needed that new motorhome, needed that trip to China, needed ...

Moens_Andy wrote:

Thanks, well maybe someday I'll get there, but with a family, it's not that easy to just make the leap everything needs to be planned out...

Thanks, well maybe someday I'll get there, but with a family, it's not that easy to just make the leap everything needs to be planned out I need to find a job there (green card sponsorship) or save up enough money(minimum 0.5million$) to continue my own business there it will be a huge gamble, either way, the people there must trust me too as a business owner and tradesman it's just something you can't predict upfront, so having a good amount of cash too begin with is necessary so you can ease into the transition and do not have to push for work.

and there is a reason why The man is staying there it's not for the money or the riders. It's the mentality and the work arrangement you have. You work for you and not for anyone else. HUGE difference here I give about 70% of what I make to the government for people that cant pay their insurance for people that are too lazy to work ETC ETC all for benefits for those that do NOTHING

Gworm wrote:

If you don’t get here soon, we’ll be in the same situation... I better stop there.

What kind of business do you have?

Moens_Andy wrote:

I'm a roofer, pitched roofs and flat roofs. The system with Shingles is not something we use much around here only for a small shed or...

I'm a roofer, pitched roofs and flat roofs. The system with Shingles is not something we use much around here only for a small shed or something in that size not for complete homes, we use tiles. So our roofs are not exactly the same. We also build from scratch because we have a majority of stone houses in comparison to mainly framed homes you have. I also do sidings and occasionally red cedar shingles

mainly we use these types.
https://images.app.goo.gl/zUt3r3uXbKqrAMKx8

Nairb#70 wrote:

Everything in the USA has a lifespan, particularly construction related product. It is made to wear out and therefore need replacement in the future. I like...

Everything in the USA has a lifespan, particularly construction related product. It is made to wear out and therefore need replacement in the future. I like to call it "job security".

Nairb#70 wrote:

Everything in the USA has a lifespan, particularly construction related product. It is made to wear out and therefore need replacement in the future. I like...

Everything in the USA has a lifespan, particularly construction related product. It is made to wear out and therefore need replacement in the future. I like to call it "job security".

Moens_Andy wrote:

the lifespan of a roof here is around 30 years after that the tiles can still be reused but the tile holders and water sealant need...

the lifespan of a roof here is around 30 years after that the tiles can still be reused but the tile holders and water sealant need to be replaced to keep it watertight. I don't know what type of insulation you use but we use a 22cm thick Rockwool insulation that's placed between the rafters on pitch roofs. Also, Pricing will be totally different a new pitched roof with tiles from scratch cost between 125€ /m² and 150€/m² including insulation, for a flat roof with bitumen and 20 cm thick PIR insulation plates between 90€/m² and 120€/m².