MickeyFisher
Spyder 5 Team Member
Hi, Everyone!
My name is Mickey Fisher and I'm one of the two new Can-Am Spyder Ambassadors. I wanted to take a few minutes to drop in and introduce myself to the Spyder faithful here. I spent most of the weekend reading Lamont and Fred's blogs, watching pretty much all of their amazing videos, and learning everything I can from the threads on this board. It's pretty clear that one of the most amazing things about this is going to be meeting a lot of you guys and being able to ride with you. It seems like a community of passionate people.
I thought there were a lot of great entries, some of them from very experienced riders and owners on this board. And, believe me, I'm just as shocked as some of you were that I was picked. Everybody had their strengths and their individual perspectives, and I think that mine were my filmmaking skills and my job/schedule, which already entails traveling the country over the next six months. I know there was some speculation on the other thread that maybe it was all predetermined, all I can do is tell you that it wasn't.
I saw the ad on Monday before the Friday deadline, when it popped up on my Facebook page. You know how certain keywords in your posts trigger ads on Facebook? I think maybe the Can-Am Spyder Ambassador ad was triggered by me posting a picture of a full face helmet that I had somebody paint for me in the likeness of Boba Fett from STAR WARS. (Full disclosure, I am kind of a movie nerd. I've seen some members here named Storm Trooper and Firefly, so I know some of you share that compulsion as well) I downloaded the application and started work on my essay immediately. The next day, I spent hours and hours working on my video and got it uploaded by Wednesday. Then, I basically thought of nothing else until I got the call that I had won.
Part of the reason I was so excited to enter is that I've been coveting the Spyder for awhile now. I can't tell you how many times I've been to the BRP site, and gone through the process of building my dream ride, only to "x" out at the end because I haven't been in the situation yet where I could afford one. In many respects, this opportunity is a dream come true.
So, I'm in Southern Ohio now, chomping at the bit and trying to stay calm while directing a kids show for the next three weeks. Then, I head out to LA for the orientation and event, and it's my great hope that I can jump on the back of my Spyder, flip a coin in the parking lot there, and begin my adventure, wherever it leads me. I don't have any specifics from BRP just yet, but when I do I'll keep you guys informed. I had briefly considered trying to enter the Guts and Glory Rally, but I think it might be smart of me to get totally comfortable on it before attempting something of that magnitude...I may still try to get a leg in at some point.
I will definitely be in Maggie Valley and I'm taking Lamont up on an invitation to his BBQ, so I look forward to meeting a lot of you there. I know I have a lot to learn from you guys, and I'd like to thank Deb Tangen and Lamont, and those of you who have already reached out and offered an invite, or congratulations. I hope that over the next six months I can make you guys proud!
Please feel free to message me if you'd like, or track me down on Facebook, or you can always send me an email, too:
[email protected]
Thanks!
Mickey
My name is Mickey Fisher and I'm one of the two new Can-Am Spyder Ambassadors. I wanted to take a few minutes to drop in and introduce myself to the Spyder faithful here. I spent most of the weekend reading Lamont and Fred's blogs, watching pretty much all of their amazing videos, and learning everything I can from the threads on this board. It's pretty clear that one of the most amazing things about this is going to be meeting a lot of you guys and being able to ride with you. It seems like a community of passionate people.
I thought there were a lot of great entries, some of them from very experienced riders and owners on this board. And, believe me, I'm just as shocked as some of you were that I was picked. Everybody had their strengths and their individual perspectives, and I think that mine were my filmmaking skills and my job/schedule, which already entails traveling the country over the next six months. I know there was some speculation on the other thread that maybe it was all predetermined, all I can do is tell you that it wasn't.
I saw the ad on Monday before the Friday deadline, when it popped up on my Facebook page. You know how certain keywords in your posts trigger ads on Facebook? I think maybe the Can-Am Spyder Ambassador ad was triggered by me posting a picture of a full face helmet that I had somebody paint for me in the likeness of Boba Fett from STAR WARS. (Full disclosure, I am kind of a movie nerd. I've seen some members here named Storm Trooper and Firefly, so I know some of you share that compulsion as well) I downloaded the application and started work on my essay immediately. The next day, I spent hours and hours working on my video and got it uploaded by Wednesday. Then, I basically thought of nothing else until I got the call that I had won.
Part of the reason I was so excited to enter is that I've been coveting the Spyder for awhile now. I can't tell you how many times I've been to the BRP site, and gone through the process of building my dream ride, only to "x" out at the end because I haven't been in the situation yet where I could afford one. In many respects, this opportunity is a dream come true.
So, I'm in Southern Ohio now, chomping at the bit and trying to stay calm while directing a kids show for the next three weeks. Then, I head out to LA for the orientation and event, and it's my great hope that I can jump on the back of my Spyder, flip a coin in the parking lot there, and begin my adventure, wherever it leads me. I don't have any specifics from BRP just yet, but when I do I'll keep you guys informed. I had briefly considered trying to enter the Guts and Glory Rally, but I think it might be smart of me to get totally comfortable on it before attempting something of that magnitude...I may still try to get a leg in at some point.
I will definitely be in Maggie Valley and I'm taking Lamont up on an invitation to his BBQ, so I look forward to meeting a lot of you there. I know I have a lot to learn from you guys, and I'd like to thank Deb Tangen and Lamont, and those of you who have already reached out and offered an invite, or congratulations. I hope that over the next six months I can make you guys proud!
Please feel free to message me if you'd like, or track me down on Facebook, or you can always send me an email, too:
[email protected]
Thanks!
Mickey
