Loosebruce funeral, 8/12/06

[White trash]

Hi guys,

Just letting you all know that Bruces funeral will be in Cornwall Manor, corner of Knights Rd and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt at 2.00pm.

Bruces mum has said there'll be room for all who wish to attend. They'll also have the ability to expand to outdoors should the need arise.

The family would love to see a procession of bikes bidding farewell to our mate.

[bugjuice]

I'll be there for sure.

Can we arrange a meeting spot on thursday after work perhaps? I'd like to ride down to be there for Friday. Or ride there on Friday morning, around 4 or 5am? Should be in time

Any news on Darryl's funeral?

[White trash]

Let you know as soon as mate.

[Two Smoker]

Let you know as soon as mate.

Cheers Mate... We will definatley be there...

[Slingshot]

For any aucklanders that are coming down, we've got a couple of beds here that you're welcome to.

Flick me a PM.

Cheers John & Catherine

[Crasherfromwayback]

Hi guys,

Just letting you all know that Bruces funeral will be in Lower Hutt at 2.00pm. I'm not sure of which church just yet but I'll post as soon as I know. Bruces mum has said there'll be room for all who wish to attend. They'll also have the ability to expand to outdoors should the need arise.

The family would love to see a procession of bikes bidding farewell to our mate.

Thanks for that Jimmy.....let me know if you're planning on coming into town after his send off for a few drinks/stories. I'll see if I can get Gazza to give us some safe overnight storage for out of town KBers that want to have a few.

Pete

[Titanium]

I'll be there for sure.

Can we arrange a meeting spot on thursday after work perhaps? I'd like to ride down to be there for Friday. Or ride there on Friday morning, around 4 or 5am? Should be in time

Any news on Darryl's funeral?

A post will be made on Daryls funeral soon. Both here and on SB.


Regards


Peter

[bugjuice]

Thanks Peter..

might need a bunk for a night or so too..

[ajturbo]

thanks jimmy..
will be there.

have spare bed 1.1/2hrs out of welly if anyone needs

[chanceyy]

Hi guys

I have a queen size bed free & couple of singles if anyone needs them .. hour from welly in Levin ..

With a locked garage .. for the bikes

HI guys just to update .. currently 4 staying .. if you get stuck there is still a bit of floor available

cheers

Sandra

[adiddy]

damn this sucks, i met bruce nice guy i wanna go but why oh why lower hutt ... ill be trying my very bery best for a decent guy

[Skunk]

Thanks for the info WT.

We have one double bed in Newlands, (northern Wellington) for any out-of-towners that need a place to stay and home for one or two bikes in the garage. Send a PM if you need it.

[adiddy]

would anyone have a bed for me ? 18 year old male ?

[Sparky Bills]

Count me in.

[svs]

i got space in kapiti if anyone needs it. about 4 spare single beds and a double garage so bikes would be safe.

drop me a PM.

oh, and if i can get a ride on a bike that would be cool - i still can't ride and bike's not road legal, but i'm sure i can be a pillion.

[sugilite]

I'll be there. I live 2.5 hours away, so no real point offering beds...

[Velox]

Thanks Jimmy. Just let us know where to meet when you know.

[adiddy]

svs i may just take u up on ur offer mate....
ill come up thursday im thinking not too sure yet, how far is kapiti from auckland?

[sels1]

Spare bed and garage space in Kapiti if required. PM me.

[adiddy]

I'll be there. I live 2.5 hours away, so no real point offering beds...

how far is kapiti, im wanting to auckland to somewhre thursday nyte and dotn wanna travel all the way to welly, then to welly friday ....

[SuperDave]

I want to be there too. I have organised leave for Friday.
Please whoever let me know if an organised way of getting there is arranged cause I'll be in on that, group riding down or hired passenger van or whatever.

Would appreciate being able to sleep a night at someones if possible.

[gijoe1313]

I'll be riding down to attend also ... I'll be trying to wrangle time off from school so I can leave early on Thursday.

[adiddy]

ok gijoe, superdave is that us then boys?? we will plan to ride leave early on thursday aye?

[SuperDave]

ok gijoe, superdave is that us then boys?? we will plan to ride leave early on thursday aye?

I don't know if I'll be able to get both days off. I was planning on leaving real early Friday morning, then spending Friday night in Wellington and riding back at a decent time on Saturday. But I'll see how things pan out.

[adiddy]

I don't know if I'll be able to get both days off. I was planning on leaving real early Friday morning, then spending Friday night in Wellington and riding back at a decent time on Saturday. But I'll see how things pan out.

yeah i think the same for me mate , u wanna try leave say around err 6.30pm thursday nyte and riding for about 4-5 hours then stop and carry on the next day?!

[SuperDave]

yeah i think the same for me mate , u wanna try leave say around err 6.30pm thursday nyte and riding for about 4-5 hours then stop and carry on the next day?!

I think that would be a bit counterproductive IMO. Personally I'm thinking get a real early night Thursday, then up real early on Friday leaving Auckland at 4pm sharp. 8.5 hours to get down sounds about right and then we'll have 1.5 hours leeway/time to get stuff sorted. Then Friday arvo/evening just take it easy, get some sleep that night and head off on Saturday back to Aucks at whatever time is comfortable - no rush to get back.

[adiddy]

ok, well if u wanna meet up the friday , say around 8.00 around rotorua/taupo let me know what route ull take and ill plan to get there thursday nyte and meet u nearby the friday morning... ill take the yammy 600....

[Mrs Busa Pete]

We will be there as well.

[Eyetie]

I spoke to Texmo yesterday and thinking about organising a bus or even a minivan, I will at this stage be taking a car as well,as offered to Nikki and Dan a ride down in the car.
I need to know pretty soon how many people would be interested in a bus leaving early Friday morning and return on Saturday. I rang a few bus places yesterday obviously being so close to Xmas it maybe quite hard to arrange.

[elle-f]

if anybody is coming down through state highway 2 we have a bed here if you want to doss. we are an hour away from wellington city - carterton. PM me and let me know. Bikes will be safe in the garage.

[SuperDave]

I'll be keen bus/minivan idea. Keep us posted.


I spoke to Texmo yesterday and thinking about organising a bus or even a minivan, I will at this stage be taking a car as well,as offered to Nikki and Dan a ride down in the car.
I need to know pretty soon how many people would be interested in a bus leaving early Friday morning and return on Saturday. I rang a few bus places yesterday obviously being so close to Xmas it maybe quite hard to arrange.

[spudchucka]

I have commitments in the Bay of Plenty all week, otherwise I'd be there for sure.

[limbimtimwim]

I can offer a place to sleep for one person.

I live in Thorndon about 15 minutes from Lower Hutt.

It is no bother for me at all, so please do.

Please PM me if you are interested.

justsomeguy has already taken one bed.

[Ms Piggy]

If anyone needs a place to kip my partner & I have a double bed available. We're in Newtown.

PM me. Cathy

[MSTRS]

Can someone PM me a phone number for Jimmy (WT) - the celly I have for him isn't working.

[crashe]

I too would be wanting to head down to Wellington for LooseBruce's funeral.

But I fear all riders heading down would leave me behind...
So is there any riders heading down that are prepared to ride at a nana's pace with me.
Would be also needing somewhere to put me head Friday night........ and I would head back Saturday.....

PM me


Edit: Cheers Riffer.

[Ms Piggy]

Can I take you up on that offer on Thursday night? Will have to travel back to Aucks on Friday afternoon.

No problem - check your PM's. Cathy

[KLOWN]

I have two futon style couches that ae lumpy but not too bad for one night sleep. PM me if anone needs it. also a garage for bikes.

[2much]

Can someone PM me a phone number for Jimmy (WT) - the celly I have for him isn't working.

pm sent .

[cowpoos]

me and rossi gal are just over the rimitakas from lowerhutt.....plenty of room here for anyone to stay floor space for africa,first in first serve for beds and couches...may need a sleeping bag heaps of room to park bikes and shit park bikes etc..and I'm sure we'll have some drinks..just PM for details if your interested....anyone welcome

[The Tazman]

Thanks Jimmy. I'll be there.

Spare double bed and floor space at mine with a double garage for bikes at mine also available. I'm 25mins from wellington and Lower Hutt.

PM me if if this would help you out.

Gary

I can sleep on the floor and free up a queen as well, and to let you know the double is a sofa bed. Anything I can do to help just let me know.

I can also take a pillion if anyone requires it.

[Motoracer]

I am riding down at 0200 hours on Friday morning from Akl to Wlg.

PM me if you want to join me.

[bugjuice]

just take it easy bro, it's a long day ahead

[Trudes]

just take it easy bro, it's a long day ahead

I'll second that, I know I'm going to sound like everyones mum, but please take it easy everyone driving/riding down for Bruce's funeral, long ride, long emotionally draining day and a long trip home. Just please be careful.

[Riff Raff]

I've updated the first post in this thread to show where the funeral is being held.

[ceebie13]

We have a double room available in Upper Hutt for anyone/couple.
Garage space too...for your bike, that is!
Might even make you a cup of tea if you're lucky.
PM me for details.

Rich

[Motoracer]

just take it easy bro, it's a long day ahead

Thanks... It obviously goes without saying.

Bruce ment a LOT to me, so I know.

I am doing a group ride cause I am looking after some n00bs. I am going at 100kmph through SH1.

Peace.

[Drunken Monkey]

If anyone would be able to help me with transport to the venue from either Wellington central or airport, it would be greatly appreciated. Please pm me or phone mobile O21 556 OO8.

Regards,

Alan.

[Loosebrucesfamily]

hi everyone my name is jenie im bruces little sister
on behalf of our parents peggy and steve i would like to thank everyone for their messages and support. our parents have been dreading that phone call from the moment he was born and they realised there was no stopping him on anything with wheels!! its a very hard time for us all at the moment but he died doin what he loved just a little bit sooner than what we expected!
the funeral is in lower hutt which was our parents decision they just needed to bring their little big boy home they had no intention of inconviencing anyone and will be much appreciated if as many of you all can make it.
if anyone has any copies of photos,videos,dvds i would really appreciate getting copies to make a book to celebrate his life (nwilson@woosh.co.nz)
again thank you to everyone its so overwhelming reading all the posts
and for nikki thank you so much for coming into bruces life we had never seen him so happy he loved you very much he couldnt stop telling us how perfect you are we are thinking of you, much love

lots of love and hugs to you loosebruce dont ever stop going fast where ever you are we love you so much
RIP xoxo

[skidMark]

he was a truely great man

i'm sure hes pulling hweelies along those clouds as we speak.

i'm going to try get down for the funeral,

only knew bruce for about a year but damn what a top guy.




Mark.

[bugjuice]

jenie, thankyou for posting.
It means a lot to us (well, me at least) that the family know how much he was respected and will be missed. It's a shame that people are introduced in such circumstances and not under better ones.

Our heart and thoughts are with you all

[Deano]

Here's a couple of photos. (more e-mailed)

[Macktheknife]

I am taking the cage down from Auckland as I can't ride at present, I have a couple of seats empty PM me if you want to come with. Contribution for fuel cost is expected.
Anyone near the venue can provide digs? Please let me know.
Cheers
Mack

[Macktheknife]

jenie, thankyou for posting.
It means a lot to us (well, me at least) that the family know how much he was respected and will be missed. It's a shame that people are introduced in such circumstances and not under better ones.

Our heart and thoughts are with you all

Ditto from me....

[crashe]

Slipstream has sent a message throu via text ....

If anyone needs a place to stay at while attending the funeral....... she has plenty of room as well.


She said to contact/pm White Trash for details of her address etc.

[Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)]

I have a comfortable couch and one airbed. I am in Courtenay place. 20 mins to the Hutt. PM me.

[MikeyG]

jenie, thankyou for posting.
It means a lot to us (well, me at least) that the family know how much he was respected and will be missed. It's a shame that people are introduced in such circumstances and not under better ones.

Our heart and thoughts are with you all

Thanks BugJuice. Just what I was thinking but couldn't find the words to say.

Jenie if there is anything you or your family needs let us know. I'm sure there are people here from all around the country who want to help.

I can put a couple of people up for a night or two if they need it. Only matresses on the floor but better than nothing plus have room for bikes in the garage. PM me for details.

[Bend-it]

We have a double bed available in Newlands, so PM me if you'd like a roof over your head.

(10 mins ride to Lower Hutt)

[Motoracer]

Here's a couple of photos. (more e-mailed)

Lol, I used to give him shit for not having his knee down in that pic... I will miss him every day..

He had this webpage where all the pro photo shots of him were in there. I will try to figure it out when I finally go back to work and look in his computer... There are some fuckin cool shot there of him looking like a world superbike champ. Knee, toe, pegs and god knows what else grinding away at the track.. Fuck he was cool! :rockon:

[Zapf]

Here is a few

[White trash]

Might I suggest everyone wishing to join in a bike convoy for Bruces sendoff, meet at the Northern end of the River Bank car park in Lower Hutt at 1pm. It's a hop and a skip from there to the funeral home.

This will also ensure any out of towners don't get lost, and give us time to all groupl up before the ride out.

[Dafe]

FYI, Uncle B's funeral is the day before Loosebruces funeral (Thursday).
Ironically, It's at the same time of day (2pm) and same location (Lower Hutt).
Looks like the Welly KB crew will have a buisy two days.
So if any of the Northern crowd are down on thursday, please feel free to attend the thursday funeral of UncleB and the KB ride from Lower Hutt to Akatarawas.

More detail here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=39987&highlight=uncle+b

[Sparky Bills]

Ill be there.

[Rossi Gal]

hi everyone my name is jenie im bruces little sister
on behalf of our parents peggy and steve i would like to thank everyone for their messages and support. .........

lots of love and hugs to you loosebruce dont ever stop going fast where ever you are we love you so much
RIP xoxo


Thank you for posting. Means a lot to a lot of people.
love and best wishs to you and your family

[Rossi Gal]

Thanks Dafe. We'll be there

[adiddy]

i am so guttered , i can not make it !!! i will however be attending Darryls funeral and will have the name of the 3 bikers on my black arm band for the next month as a sign of respect !

Wish I could attend however I will attend Darryls and pay my tributes there ...
Do us proud fellow bikers

[yungatart]

Can anyone help us out with beds for three and bike parking Thursday night, please?

[kels]

hi everyone my name is jenie im bruces little sister
on behalf of our parents peggy and steve i would like to thank everyone for their messages and support. our parents have been dreading that phone call from the moment he was born and they realised there was no stopping him on anything with wheels!! its a very hard time for us all at the moment but he died doin what he loved just a little bit sooner than what we expected!
the funeral is in lower hutt which was our parents decision they just needed to bring their little big boy home they had no intention of inconviencing anyone and will be much appreciated if as many of you all can make it.
if anyone has any copies of photos,videos,dvds i would really appreciate getting copies to make a book to celebrate his life (nwilson@woosh.co.nz)
again thank you to everyone its so overwhelming reading all the posts
and for nikki thank you so much for coming into bruces life we had never seen him so happy he loved you very much he couldnt stop telling us how perfect you are we are thinking of you, much love

lots of love and hugs to you loosebruce dont ever stop going fast where ever you are we love you so much
RIP xoxo



Thank you so much for putting up a Post. It means so much to all of us. I am one of the many that your brother helped with bike problems, I will never forget his kindness and his wicked sense of humor

[Meekey_Mouse]

hi everyone my name is jenie im bruces little sister
on behalf of our parents peggy and steve i would like to thank everyone for their messages and support. our parents have been dreading that phone call from the moment he was born and they realised there was no stopping him on anything with wheels!! its a very hard time for us all at the moment but he died doin what he loved just a little bit sooner than what we expected!
the funeral is in lower hutt which was our parents decision they just needed to bring their little big boy home they had no intention of inconviencing anyone and will be much appreciated if as many of you all can make it.
if anyone has any copies of photos,videos,dvds i would really appreciate getting copies to make a book to celebrate his life (nwilson@woosh.co.nz)
again thank you to everyone its so overwhelming reading all the posts
and for nikki thank you so much for coming into bruces life we had never seen him so happy he loved you very much he couldnt stop telling us how perfect you are we are thinking of you, much love

lots of love and hugs to you loosebruce dont ever stop going fast where ever you are we love you so much
RIP xoxo

Thank you so much for posting, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Bruce will be missed!

If any one is coming down from up north/going back up they are welcome to stay here in Taupo. We have one spare bed, couches and mattresses we can put on the floor, also room in the garage to safely store bikes away while you're here. PM me if needed.

[FROSTY]

Im sorry folks I can't make it to wellytown.
Im gutted but Its just not possible for me

[Paul in NZ]

Please check here

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=40003

Let me know if this will work for you.

Paul N

[Meekey_Mouse]

Hey, can some one please PM me if they know roughly how long it takes to get from Taupo to Welly (or wherever the funeral is), riding at very safe nana speeds?

Thanks,

Jas

[svs]

Might I suggest everyone wishing to join in a bike convoy for Bruces sendoff, meet at the Northern end of the River Bank car park in Lower Hutt at 1pm. It's a hop and a skip from there to the funeral home.

This will also ensure any out of towners don't get lost, and give us time to all groupl up before the ride out.

sounds like a plan.

for those of you from out of town who don't know where riverbank car park is:

http://www.huttcity.info/council/news/documents/brochures/parking/parking-map.pdf
http://maps.google.com (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=lower+hutt,+new+zealand&ie=UTF8&z=17&ll=-41.207557,174.904597&spn=0.006603,0.012885&t=h&om=1)

[jimbo600]

Hey, can some one please PM me if they know roughly how long it takes to get from Taupo to Welly (or wherever the funeral is), riding at very safe nana speeds?

Thanks,

Jas

Allow 5hrs on the 250 mate.

[hedgier1]

Hey Crash I am keen to follow you down to welly. Jusu have to tell boss i am sick or sumthing like that. Hopefully have enough dosh for fuel.

[crashe]

Hey Crash I am keen to follow you down to welly. Jusu have to tell boss i am sick or sumthing like that. Hopefully have enough dosh for fuel.

cheers mate.... I stopping off in Palmie North Thursday night at a old school mate. Then first thing Friday heading to Wellington to Riffer's.

If you can get a bed in Palmie (someone on KB offered a couch or bed in palmie) we can head on down to welly together on friday morning....

Busapete and Mrs busapete are coming all the way back up home on saturday so you can ride back up with them.

[GIXser]

Affman myself and possibly one other will be comin down thursday night--

pics of the champion himself

http://ultrapix.morephotos.com/mp_includes/index.asp

[The Stranger]

4 of us are leaving from the Autobahn Papakura at 10:00am on Thursday to go to Wellington. All welcome.

[Wasp]

its so close to work i dont have an excuse, i'll be there

[0arbreaka]

i would like to go, but the bus that i was meant to be taking was cancelled for some reason, been thinkn bout borrowin my mates cage 2 drive down as i dont have one anymore.

[aff-man]

Me and gixser are looking for somewhere to stay in lower hutt friday night. anyone got a bed for the old man and a couch or bit of carpet for me, please PM me.

Cheers.

[Deano]

Considering the number of Bruces friends that will be coming down, I'm proposing a few drinks and bbq Friday afternoon/evening at my place after the funeral. Just bring some sausages (or whatever) and something to drink.

I have used up our extra space (bed and stretchers) but there should be some spare carpet if anyone needs it.

[KLOWN]

Considering the number of Bruces friends that will be coming down, I'm proposing a few drinks and bbq Friday afternoon/evening at my place after the funeral. Just bring some sausages (or whatever) and something to drink.

I have used up our extra space (bed and stretchers) but there should be some spare carpet if anyone needs it. I believe paul in nz has organised something for friday night, go back a page and click on the link.

[SPman]

I would be there if I could, to say goodbye to the young puppy, but, will certainly be there in spirit.

[Blakamin]

I got a fold out couch in Kapiti if anyone needs it

[SuperDave]

I'll be needing a place to sleep and park my bike up on Friday night in Welly. Would anyone be able to help me out?

I'm not fussed, a couch is fine, even a fold out camping mattress would do the trick.

Drop me PM if you are able to do so.

Thanks in advance

Dave

[Slipstream]

Was so gutted to hear about Bruce :gob::( I can still remember hanging out with him in the days of Eagle Boys Pizza ....

I have heaps of room at my place in Wellington City with garage room for bikes and can take care of kids (of any age) if needed. As I can't get onto this website again for a couple of days, get hold of White Trash or Riff Raff for details.

I'll be at both Bruce funerals....


Love to wherever you are Bruce me mate....you'll be much missed :bye:

[Racey Rider]

Is it the done thing to just rock up in our scratched Leathers to a funeral like this? Or do we pack something more formal?

[sugilite]

I'm sure Bruce would approve of the scratched leathers!

[kiwifruit]

i'll be there in leathers, im sure it will be fine

[NinjaBoy]

Is it the done thing to just rock up in our scratched Leathers to a funeral like this? Our do we pack something more formal?

There is four of us coming from Aucks and we are planning to wear our cordura as opposed to the fluro yellow leathers. However, I think in this case you should be OK.

[R6_kid]

All i know is that if i showed up in a formal suit Bruce would shit himself laughing at me...

[MSTRS]

Is it the done thing to just rock up in our scratched Leathers to a funeral like this? Our do we pack something more formal?

On a bike? Then leathers.

[Sniper]

I would like to come and pay my respects if there is a bed and a friendly Wellingtonion who can accomodate me and chaffuer me if possible

[matthewt]

I have some room if anyone needs a place to stay.

I'm in Lower Hutt so only 5 minutes from the venue.

PM me.

[adiddy]

not being rude but can someone please get me a funeral order of events? i kant make it but would love 1!

[Eyetie]

Is it the done thing to just rock up in our scratched Leathers to a funeral like this? Or do we pack something more formal?

I had an important client coming to work that I needed to introduce to Bruce, I asked Bruce to wear his best kit, he laughed and said would, clean jeans and a polo do?
Whatever leathers you have it would be hard to beat his old Spools he used to wear.

[Timber020]

We have room for in our house and garage for anyone who needs a place to kip, best call me on 0211197276 (my phone is to scratched up to read texts). We are 25 mins from lower hutt.

[Deano]

** High Priority **

Hi everyone.

Is one of you please able to post this for me on Kiwibiker on the thread with the funeral details, and pass on either by fwding this or texting to as many as you can? I know there are several different groups going.

Parking arrangements for Uncle B and Loosebruce's funerals

I have spoken with Melissa at Westfield Queensgate, and they are happy for us to park on the TOP LEVEL of Queensgate IN A GROUP. Melissa will advise the parking attendants that we are authorised to park there.

This applies both to today (Thurs 7th) and tomorrow (Fri 8th). I have said we will be there from around 1.30pm till around 3.30pm at my best guess. I have advised that I don't know how many bikes there will be but most likely a lot on both days.

Bikes parked other than with the group on the top level are parked at the owners risk.

Please respect the wishes of Queensgate by NOT parking on the ground level - it's their busy time of day and they have been very accommodating to us. If there are no parks available we are out of luck, but that's probably unlikely.

Thank you

Lynda Blair

[matthewt]

** High Priority **

Hi everyone.

Is one of you please able to post this for me on Kiwibiker on the thread with the funeral details, and pass on either by fwding this or texting to as many as you can? I know there are several different groups going.

Parking arrangements for Uncle B and Loosebruce's funerals

I have spoken with Melissa at Westfield Queensgate, and they are happy for us to park on the TOP LEVEL of Queensgate IN A GROUP. Melissa will advise the parking attendants that we are authorised to park there.

This applies both to today (Thurs 7th) and tomorrow (Fri 8th). I have said we will be there from around 1.30pm till around 3.30pm at my best guess. I have advised that I don't know how many bikes there will be but most likely a lot on both days.

Bikes parked other than with the group on the top level are parked at the owners risk.

Please respect the wishes of Queensgate by NOT parking on the ground level - it's their busy time of day and they have been very accommodating to us. If there are no parks available we are out of luck, but that's probably unlikely.

Thank you

Lynda Blair

[kiwifruit]

Just to clarify, we are meeting at "the pond" at 1pm? Is that the reserve by the river here --> http://www.smaps.co.nz/nz/lower+hutt/lower+hutt+central/melling+road/

ie, the river bank?

[James Deuce]

No, it's here - http://www.smaps.co.nz/nz/lower+hutt/kelson/fairway+drive/

Go over the bridge and you'll see a carpark and a pond and a kid's playground on the left.

[kiwifruit]

cheers Jim

[James Deuce]

That's the Kennedy-Good Bridge and by left I mean traveling away from SH2 over the bridge it will be on the left.

[Deano]

Aren't we meeting at the Riverbank Carpark at 1 tomorrow ?

People might be getting confused - Too many bloody funerals.......

[James Deuce]

Sorry. He mentioned Pond.

See the little kink off Rutherford above the roundabout? That's the carpark.

http://www.smaps.co.nz/nz/lower+hutt/melling/

[mstriumph]

i'll be thinking of you all ........

[kiwifruit]

cool, the river bank it is
Thanks guys

[boomer]

i seriously hope you locals know where we're going; i'm relying on it being a toursist and all.

Setting off soon; see you all tomorrow.

[babyB]

i will be there in spirt only tomoro. i will go out and ride to show my respect, say my fairwells and celebrate your living

my thought are with you all:grouphug:

[SuperDave]

That's the Kennedy-Good Bridge and by left I mean traveling away from SH2 over the bridge it will be on the left.


That bridge, is it signed posted at 'Melling Link' or what?

I will be departing Auckland at 3am tomorrow and will meet you all by the riverbank.

Could someone please explain to me where the parking at the Westfield Queensgate comes into this? Will we be meeting at the riverbank then heading together to park up at the Westfield or how is it going to work?

Thanks.

[James Deuce]

I was all wrong. Don't listen to me!

Go off at the Melling Bridge, turn right at the roundabout and then take the next right. That's the Riverbank Carpark.

[SuperDave]

I was all wrong. Don't listen to me!

Go off at the Melling Bridge, turn right at the roundabout and then take the next right. That's the Riverbank Carpark.




Ahh please explain, so coming down Western Hutt Rd, turn left to cross over the river on the Melling Link (Bridge) then where?

Which roundabout. Please be specific so us out of towners find it first time.

[vixter]

sorry i cant be there to show my respect but will be thinking of you all

[Scorpygirl]

Sorry I can't be there either. I will have a quiet moment at my desk for Bruce at 2 pm.

[chanceyy]

So leaving levin 11.15pm, are we meeting at mobil kapiti again ???????? & leaving 12.15 again ???

will have a few with us morrow

[chanceyy]

cool, the river bank it is
Thanks guys

AJ here,,
you still on track to go threw foxton about 10ish?

if you still are, i will be at the MOBIL at 10.00 (9.45) and waiting for 15min...
then off round to pick up chanccy...

[kiwifruit]

AJ here,,
you still on track to go threw foxton about 10ish?

if you still are, i will be at the MOBIL at 10.00 (9.45) and waiting for 15min...
then off round to pick up chanccy...

AJ here too ^_^
yes, will be around that time, we are leaving taupo at 7

Allan.

[chanceyy]

AJ here too ^_^
yes, will be around that time, we are leaving taupo at 7

Allan.

Aj cellie is 0274595830 ... if you running late .. text me ... let me know .. then head to chanceyy for a quick pit break .. pick up the others & on the way

[kiwifruit]

will do mate

[EZAS]

How long will it take to ride to Lower Hutt from Auckland (North Shore)

[kiwifruit]

How long will it take to ride to Lower Hutt from Auckland (North Shore)

8-9 hours at legalish speeds with minimal stops

[Indiana_Jones]

Wish I could be there, but like so many others, can not.

Safe ride to all those making the trip there :)

-Indy

[Sparky Bills]

Ill see everyone at the riverbank carpark at 1pm!

Dont know what ill be riding yet.

[svs]

won't pat let you take the 999 again? did you break it?

see you tomorrow, whatever you're on.

and if anyone else need place to stay in Raumati near Pauls place then let me know. or just turn up.

[Sparky Bills]

won't pat let you take the 999 again? did you break it?

.


Na, it didnt like the slow speeds. So ill take something different.
See you tomorrow.

[Paul in NZ]

Might not make the funeral today - bit of bad luck with me foot (insert long story here)

[chanceyy]

Might not make the funeral today - bit of bad luck with me foot (insert long story here)



ohh bugger paul .. we will see you afterwards

[Paul in NZ]

I'll be the guy limping - the only doctor appt I can get is 2:15 in Kapiti. (sigh)

[Joni]

Im completely gutted that I cant be there...
However, I will be there in spirit 100%

My thoughts are with you guys...:hug:

[scracha]

Ride safely lads and lassies.

[Crasherfromwayback]

I will be there in spirit 100%
My thoughts are with you guys...

Well that's 100% enough......

[Paul in NZ]

Lynda asked me to post this here. Not sure who emailed it to her.

Lynda

Yesterday after the service I went to Queensgate and personally thanked Melissa in the Westfield Management Office for allowing us to park there. She told us that their parking security guys had kept an eye on all the bikes, so you may wish to convey this to those going to LooseBruce's funeral today.

Paul N

[kels]

Like Joni I too am gutted that I can't be there.
Its hard enough to believe this has happend and not being able to pay my respects is a harder kick in the guts.

My love to Bruce's Family and Friends, you are in my thoughts.

[XP@]

I know you won't be able to read this until it's too late.

Hang in there, the weather is crap so ride safe.
My thoughts are with you and I will be at the meeting...

[Wasp]

weathers cleared up, just went to maccas and on the way out noticed 4 bikes in the car park - didnt want to look like a right prat going into maccas with maccas in my hand just to introduce myself

see you all soon, take care

[SPman]

Send Bruce off with style, people.
Just gutted I couldnt be there, but, as Joni said, will be there 100% in spirit.
SP

[Trudes]

weathers cleared up, just went to maccas and on the way out noticed 4 bikes in the car park - didnt want to look like a right prat going into maccas with maccas in my hand just to introduce myself

see you all soon, take care

Ah Wasp, did you not learn that maccas makes you sickas!!!

[badlieutenant]

I keep forgetting that how you look is more important than how other people feel. Gee I feel stupid sometimes.
jim, you should have a avatar of some dude fishing in sarcastic pond :)

[enigma51]

Sorry for not being there bruce may you and daryl Rest In Peace

[Scorpygirl]

I had a quiet moment at my desk for Bruce at 2 pm today.

[Colapop]

LooseBruce told me to tell you guys "you're all pussies" We followed, as you do with Bruce, up to the Akatarawa cemetary. He wanted to keep going - he mentioned something about "... 30's of twisties up there...."

Bruce you've got many more k's of twisties where you're headed. Cheers LooseBruce I'm having one for you!

[RT527]

Yup I had a mins silence on Tauranga Wharf at 2 pm today, also i wrapped black tape around my truck mirror drivers side for all to see.
Best wishes to those that attended and wanted to attend and couldnt.
Hope all went well.
R I P Bruce.

RT527.

[Colapop]

I thought I'd add this poem from Bruces service (reprinted from the program). Those of you that know Bruce will see him in these words.


SONG OF DRIFTIN' ON

I've cut me load, and that's me song,
It's time I hit the track,
I've been around here far too long,
And now I'm heading back.

I'm splittin' from this worn out scene,
I'm packin' up me gear,
I'm takin' off for pastures green,
I'm snatchin' it from here.

I've heard the things they've said to me,
I've bogged meself in stuff,
I've took responsibility
and now I've had enough

I'll drag me hook, I'll just un-front,
I'm heading for the door,
I'm casting off, I'll pole me punt,
I'm not here anymore.

So good luck mate, I'm moving on,
I'll leave this place to you,
And if they ask you where I've gone,
Just tell them I've shot through.

And if we meet some other place,
A stranger you will be,
I can't remember name or face,
They're all the same to me.

I'll greet you like a brother,
I'll make you laugh somehow,
Then one day I'll drift away,
Just like I'm doing now.

Barry Crump

[skelstar]

I didnt really know loosebruce and was at the funeral as a KB'er and as support for another. It was an excellent service and it was pretty tough seeing the people you care about deeply upset like that. My heart goes out to LB's family and friends.

[Sparky Bills]

Good bye Bruce (LB). You will always be in my thoughts, as will Darryl and Bruce (UB).

Hearing your son talking was all too much today, that hit a spot i never knew i had. "Is daddy going up to the sky now?" was one of the sadest things ive ever heard!
You have one good looking boy there mate! im sure he will carry on your legacy with pride.

[kiwifruit]

Was a privilege to be able to attend, thank you very much Bruce's family.
The convoy was great too, thanks to the guys who stopped the traffic to get us thru together.
A very humbling day.
Sleep well Bruce. See you again one day.

[bugjuice]

I don't know about any of the other aucklander lot, but that was the longest, hardest ride I've done, ever. In fact, the hardest few days I've ever done. Nearly 2,000kms, several tanks of gas, a speeding ticket, and a square rear tyre (thanx tubbo HDTboy). I'm aching all over this morning, and felt like I haven't slept for a week.

And I'd do it all over again.

Daryl and Bruce were two of some of the best guys I know. I was honoured that I could pay tribute to them, and ride with them, and the rest of their and the KB family. And to see, meet and talk to everyone about them.

Bruce's funeral was a nice sending off. And the GSXR sticker on the silver and black casket was fitting. The last ride up to the cemetery was a hard one for me. But the place where Bruce rests now, there's just no words that do it justice. The view from the top of the valley, the 30ks of twisties that start just where the cemetery is, the sound of nothing.. just a very special place.

One thing that always got me about Bruce tho, is his tireless work. In a way, I admired the fact that he just wouldn't stop. He was always on the go, always working, then riding and racing if he could fit it in. I know he had a lot of commitments, and a couple of jobs. No idea when he fit in some sleep, but I guess he got a bit. But I can't help but think, why work so hard and tireless, if life is just so short and fragile? It's good to have the mula, so you can get what you want and enjoy things, but surely you've got to step back once in a while and take a breather.. I said something like this to Bruce on a ride, we had stopped for a break. He just turned to me and said something like 'I'll think about it later..'. Not one to stop, huh?

Rest easy Bruce, until next time mate..

[ajturbo]

just some photo's from my point of veiw...

[ajturbo]

more......

[R6_kid]

Was a privelege to make it down, thanks to Macktheknife. A slept for a fair portion of the time in the car entertaining those stuck in their with me with my snoring :zzzz:

Has to be one of the most fitting funerals i've been to, unfortunately couldnt make it to Darryls but im sure it was just as fitting.

So sad to see two very promising individuals shot down in their prime, they will ride again im sure of it... i think the thunderstorm we witnessed over coromandel on the way home was testament to that.

Take it easy all, ride with the boys in your hearts, may they never be forgotten.

[adiddy]

shit im glad to hear there was a big turnout , thanks for all the pics guys ..
hoipe u all enjoyed the ride and took care

adiddy

[MSTRS]

These are all I took. The meeting point and L/B's last ride on this earth.

[crashe]

I don't know about any of the other aucklander lot, but that was the longest, hardest ride I've done, ever. In fact, the hardest few days I've ever done. Nearly 2,000kms, several tanks of gas, a speeding ticket, and a square rear tyre (thanx tubbo HDTboy). I'm aching all over this morning, and felt like I haven't slept for a week.

And I'd do it all over again.

Daryl and Bruce were two of some of the best guys I know. I was honoured that I could pay tribute to them, and ride with them, and the rest of their and the KB family. And to see, meet and talk to everyone about them.

Bruce's funeral was a nice sending off. And the GSXR sticker on the silver and black casket was fitting. The last ride up to the cemetery was a hard one for me. But the place where Bruce rests now, there's just no words that do it justice. The view from the top of the valley, the 30ks of twisties that start just where the cemetery is, the sound of nothing.. just a very special place.

.........

Rest easy Bruce, until next time mate..

Like Buggy, this week has left my physically exhausted and mentally and emotionally drained. It has been one of the hardest weeks in my life.

My ride down to Palmie on Thursday to the ride on Friday to Upper Hutt.. being blown all over the road on Paramata Rd in the rain and the high winds.
Riding with wet and frozen feet isnt nice.
To riding the Rimataka Hill on my own on Saturday morning in the rain and fog.
To riding all the way up to Hastings in the rain and being drenched throu so much so that my fingers turned blue.
At least the last stretch of riding back to Auckland was in the sun... even thou it was cold and freezing.

But through out it all...... I had my pegs down and I had my armband on the whole time. Bruce was in my thoughts..... and I keep on thinking about the times, he rode past me and slowed right down and waved to me with that cheeky grin on his face...

Loosebruce's service was so moving....... and seeing his son wander up to the coffin and chatting away..... brought more tears to my eyes.
The ride at the end was so moving....... watching Death_Inc and Motoracer doing their thing for LB.
But what got me, was LB's son saying "Goodbye daddy" right at the end.

Bruce, Rest in Peace mate....

[Slipstream]

I used to flat with Bruce, he was a great flatmate. He had surround sound speakers ...
During the service we heard about his grin. Yip, when I remember Bruce, I remember that grin....and now because of the funeral, Fraggle Rock.

I hadn't seen Hunter since he was a couple of weeks old....and for the next time for me to see him was patting his dad's coffin on the bike hearse just cut me up. It's so sad that funerals bring people together more than anything else.

Bruce, wherever you are I'm glad I met ya, even for such a short time. You definitely did prove to everyone, that life is what you make of it and that you should put in and have as much fun as you can while you still can.

RIP:bye:

[HDTboy]

I don't know about any of the other aucklander lot, but that was the longest, hardest ride I've done, ever. In fact, the hardest few days I've ever done. Nearly 2,000kms, several tanks of gas, a speeding ticket, and a square rear tyre (thanx tubbo HDTboy). I'm aching all over this morning, and felt like I haven't slept for a week.

And I'd do it all over again.

Daryl and Bruce were two of some of the best guys I know. I was honoured that I could pay tribute to them, and ride with them, and the rest of their and the KB family. And to see, meet and talk to everyone about them.

Mate, Huge thanks to you for the lift down. As I said to you on Friday, my favourite memory of Bruce was when he was riding your bike toward me on the back wheel.

[Nicksta]

thanks for the pics and tributes everyone.... i have a few copies of the program that were given to Jill by some of you as you were on your bikes... if you would like one for keeping... let me know...
I'll be arranging a gathering up here early in the new year as its too close to xmas for a memorial this year.... thank you all again for all the support.