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Slim
13th February 2006, 16:50
I read a brief sidebar in The Sunday Herald about a motorcyclist killed in a head-on near Otorohanga on Friday.

I just found out this morning that it was my old boss from Telecom; the guy who approved leave for me to take The Man to Phillip Island in 2004 on very short notice and loaned me his digital camera into the bargain. He also taught me how to play squash and we have shared many a drink and a laugh through the years too.

So I am going to a funeral in Hamilton on Thursday afternoon.



:(
DemonWolf
13th February 2006, 16:51
Condolences to all.
MSTRS
13th February 2006, 16:53
It is so much worse when you know the person involved. Sorry to hear this, Slim
crashe
13th February 2006, 16:54
Condolances to Terry's family and friends.


There were a few on TM who worked with him and said he was a great Boss, mate and friend and they are going to miss him dearly.


RIP Terry.
froggyfrenchman
13th February 2006, 16:55
Its always sad to hear such news.
Scorpygirl
13th February 2006, 16:57
RIP Terry. So sorry to hear about another bike being killed. It is so sad. :cry:

I will ask Rhino if he knows him as he worked in Post Office/Telecom for 30 years.

Condolences to all family and friends.
far queue
13th February 2006, 17:07
I will ask Rhino if he knows him as he worked in Post Office/Telecom for 30 years.

RIP and condolences

What's Terry's surname? I've been with the company for 26 years and although the name Terry doesn't ring a bell the surname may do.
SPman
13th February 2006, 17:08
Sad news, Slim. It's especially sad when you know the person involved - he sounded like an OK guy.
Condolences to all.....
Slim
13th February 2006, 17:12
RIP and condolences

What's Terry's surname? I've been with the company for 26 years and although the name Terry doesn't ring a bell the surname may do.
Terry Woolhouse, team leader in the Network Ops Room for many years, although moved to another department in Networks recently. He's actually an ex Christchurch local & staunch Canterbury supporter, so it's quite likely you'll know him from before he moved up to Hamilton.

Was also a regulary in the annual Post Office/Telecom, inter-office cricket/drinking matches.
APPLE
13th February 2006, 21:15
my condolenses slim? R.I.P
Paul in NZ
13th February 2006, 21:17
Crap! I knew Terry as I'm another ex PO / Telecom dude from ChCh of a similar era...

Damn! Nice guy!

RIP Terry!

Paul Nuttridge
Quasievil
13th February 2006, 21:20
I was riding in the same area when he was killed, I saw a heap of other bikers and now Im wondering which one of them didnt make it home the police report says he slipped on oil and slid into the path of an on coming truck,the truck driver was slightly injured also

Very upsetting for all involved Im sure, all I can do is pass my best wishes to his family.
nudemetalz
13th February 2006, 21:22
That really is sad. RIP
Slim
14th February 2006, 07:28
Thanks for that, Quasi. I was wondering because he is usually a very careful rider, and he was on a BMW, btw.
Grahameeboy
14th February 2006, 07:37
My prayers to his family.....
Robbo
14th February 2006, 07:43
Sincere Condolences to Terry's Family and Friends. As always Tragic news and reminder how vunerable we all are out there when dangerous road conditions are not detected.
Ride Safe.

Robbo
heavenly.talker
14th February 2006, 07:46
What a terrible weekend for the biking community. I feel sick for his family. Rest in peace Terry.
Sniper
14th February 2006, 08:11
Sorry to hear, all the best for the funeral and condolences to all affected
SpeedyGirl
15th February 2006, 11:28
RIP Terry. I just heard that he was heading down to play cricket with my boss (Telecom) and there was a tribute to him there, black arm bands and a minutes silence, he was apparently a great guy.. condolances to Friends and Family
Mental Trousers
15th February 2006, 11:39
He worked on the next floor up from me. Always buying his team pizza's etc.
terbang
15th February 2006, 11:40
Jees the poor guy what a bad deal RIP..
Condolence to his friends and family..

How is it that oil ends up on the road all the time..?
scumdog
15th February 2006, 12:04
Sad, sad news for you Slim. Condolences.
raster
15th February 2006, 21:07
Please pass on our regards to the family, our thoughts are with you.

N
venturazx12r
16th February 2006, 05:17
Sorry to hear of your loss of a good friend Lisa. My condolances to his family and other friends. I shall raise a wee glass of the good malt over here on friday night for him.
RIP fella.
kro
16th February 2006, 05:31
Sorry to hear about this.
Qman
18th February 2006, 11:34
RIP Terry

7th Floor HTC
janno
18th February 2006, 14:26
Sad, sad news. Virtual hugs from Brisbane to all involved.
Slim
3rd March 2006, 16:11
He worked on the next floor up from me. Always buying his team pizza's etc.
And while I was still working there, it was usually me who claimed his credit card & made the orders. :D


The funeral was fantastic & packed out. And I was the only one to turn up on a motorbike, despite the over-representation of motorcyclists in the NOC. Luckily, there was only 1 lady distressed by my appearance in leathers & that wasn't Terry's wife, thank goodness. Turning up on a red bike in black leathers to a staunch Canterbury supporting motorcyclists funeral was apparently appreciated. ;)