Help: Kerry From TSS

[James Deuce]

Lost everything in a fire this week. Managed to save his Wife and Kids and both his bikes, but that is it.

He doesn't frequent KB so we can safely talk amongst ourselves here.

I'd like to take up a collection to help him out.

PM me to discuss transactions, but I would really prefer cash to keep it under the radar, so to speak.

He's helped 100s of motorcyclists in Wellington out over the years, so now is our time to give it all back.

Jim

[Wasp]

ahhhhh that explains the box on the desk, i'll pop in after work

[James Deuce]

The box is gone to prevent Kerry embarrassment.

Direct donations to Stew and do it quietly.

[Hitcher]

Kerry is a top guy who'll go the extra mile for his clients. Now's our chance to go the extra mile for him.

[crashe]

That is sad news to hear he lost everything.

Was he insured?

What furniture does he urgently require....... beds, linen, Clothing (for him/wife/kids) etc etc....

How long before he and his family get back into their home?


I ask this as my neighbours house burnt down a number of years ago....
Just the shell of the house left plus the uninsured lefthand drive Transam car that I pulled out of the garage. They stayed in a local motel, paid for by their insurance company for months. House revamped and new stuff was brought in.

But they had clothes etc donated to them until they could go and buy new stuff.

[James Deuce]

I'm just about to call and ask the clothes question.

He is insured.

Cheers crashe

[bistard]

Fuck,thats shocking,Jim,let me know if I can do anything
Kerry is a real decent bloke,glad to hear him & the family are ok
It would be devastating to lose everything,all the photos & things you could never replace!!

[James Deuce]

The little girls are 2.5 and 6 years old, and Sue is a Size 10. Drop stuff into Kerry @ TSS

[Trudes]

We'll pop in and see Stew on Saturday, thanks for letting us know Jim, Kerry's a gem and we'd like to help a little.
Oh cool Jim, I'll see what clothes I can muster for the girls at least too.

[judecatmad]

Got some stuff that we might be able to help out with. PM sent.

No clothes that will fit tho unfortunately.

We need a mini toy run for those girls.......

[James Deuce]

We need a mini toy run for those girls.......
Nice idea!

See you guys Saturday, 10am at the Duckpond.

[Wasp]

no bike :(

that i can ride legally anyways!

[Guitana]

no bike :(

that i can ride legally anyways!

Live life on the edge Wasp!!!!!!

[Joni]

OK, Jim... I have bought a box during lunch time... I will get it through to you ASAP.

This is my bump post - come on people... please help where ever you can!

[judecatmad]

I will be there with the car so if there's any larger stuff that needs picking up before the run, just let me know. It's a station wagon so lots of room.

[Wasp]

Live life on the edge Wasp!!!!!!
I'd rather stay well in the middle of the 636 and well away from any steep edges (takas are fine) thank you very muchly

[Macktheknife]

What a bugger! what about clothes for Kerry and his Mrs? Presumably they have nothing more than what they stand up in? Shoes, personal items? Sizes?

[Guitana]

I'd rather stay well in the middle of the 636 and well away from any steep edges (takas are fine) thank you very muchly

Stay in the middle and some blind cunt will run you over my freind!!!!!

[ManDownUnder]

What a bugger! what about clothes for Kerry and his Mrs? Presumably they have nothing more than what they stand up in? Shoes, personal items? Sizes?

Find a box dude - I'll add some girly toys any day, hopefully a few clothes for the little 'un as well. I'll see if I can find room to bring on them Thu night ride.

[Macktheknife]

Find a box dude - I'll add some girly toys any day, hopefully a few clothes for the little 'un as well. I'll see if I can find room to bring on them Thu night ride.

Box found, anyone who wants to contribute please bring whatever you have to the pub tonight and I will see it is sent down. Any larger items that won't fit on a bike PM me and I will see if I can pick stuff up.
KB to the rescue!

[Joni]

Mrs Kerry is a size 10 Mack....
I am putting together a mixture for the children and her... but maybe some of the guys should think about him as well!
:yes:

[sels1]

Shoot thats terrible news Jim, Kerry is a top bloke. Unfortunetly we tossed out a lot of stuff when we shifted last year but will see what we can come up with..

(edit : done: couldnt make Sat so popped in with a bit on Fri)

[Madness]

Just been to TSS to arrange for a brilliantly priced new Pirelli Diablo to be fitted this saturday morning. I'm going to get in behind this one, PM sent to Jim2.

Sounds like they are the proud owners of one very special pooch! Man's best friend saved the day by the sound of it.

[ManDownUnder]

Mrs Kerry is a size 10 Mack....
I am putting together a mixture for the children and her... but maybe some of the guys should think about him as well!
:yes:

OK... so the obvious questions - what size is HE? And what does he need?

[Joni]

Dunno... never met the man!
Maybe it would be better if Jim found out.

Just remember guys, they lost everything.... I went to Farmers and bought his little girls panties... I know it sounds silly... but these are things you need! :yes:

I reckon if a few of us just gave a few nice things, then they would have a nice little "collection" again to get them on the road!

[Macktheknife]

There will be a collection tonight at the ATNR, of anything people wish to contribute, any cash will probably go towards vouchers for warehouse and farmers type places unless we are notified other things are needed, Jim?
KBers are really good at helping each other out, let's make this one a goodie eh?

[James Deuce]

Kerry's been sorted for the interim future by a variety of Motorcycle Parts & Accessories distributors.

We've probably got enough stuff to get them through, remember they are living in a motel (good old Insurance) for the foreseeable future.

Thank you everyone for your concern and help.

Stew is sponsoring a Sausage Sizzle on Saturday, with donations to be collected for a Sausage (it all helps), and Maximusdemeritus is donning an apron (another helper or two would be good).

I'm off to update the event calendar!

[Madness]

No-one said anything about wearing a farking apron Jim!!

[Ixion]

Well, of course you have to wear an apron. A frilly lacey one, with false boobs.

[James Deuce]

There will be a collection tonight at the ATNR, of anything people wish to contribute, any cash will probably go towards vouchers for warehouse and farmers type places unless we are notified other things are needed, Jim?
KBers are really good at helping each other out, let's make this one a goodie eh?

Warehouse and Farmers vouchers are perfect! No items from you guys, just convert the cash into vouchers and send them down.

Send a card down with it too.

Cheers fellas and fellesses

Awesome idea Mack.

Jim

[James Deuce]

No-one said anything about wearing a farking apron Jim!!


You can forget the apron if you want, but Stew doesn't let anyone cook on that BBQ unless they are naked, and hot sausages spit...........

[ManDownUnder]

Well, of course you have to wear an apron. A frilly lacey one, with false boobs.

Good move - that'll make sure Weasel, Dan, Morcs, Deathstar and co will all show up too


You can forget the apron if you want, but Stew doesn't let anyone cook on that BBQ unless they are naked, and hot sausages spit...........

hang on - he's going to be naked with a hot sausage that spits... ok sorry for the hijack... I'll chip in an extra $10 for taking the piss...

[Madness]

Well, of course you have to wear an apron. A frilly lacey one, with false boobs.

I suppose it is a good cause.....

[Macktheknife]

Mrs Kerry is a size 10 Mack....
I am putting together a mixture for the children and her... but maybe some of the guys should think about him as well!
:yes:

Cheers Joni, will do.

[Joni]

... ok sorry for the hijack... I'll chip in an extra $10 for taking the piss...$10?? pffft you cheapie... that hijack was worth at least $25 :msn-wink:

[Madness]

$10?? pffft you cheapie... that hijack was worth at least $25 :msn-wink:

$25?? You haven't seen me nekkid but for an apron.

[ManDownUnder]

Bump. +10 char bump again?

[Joni]

Thanks MDU!

Well after a little runnig around, a fairly sturdy box is ready to go to Jim this arvo...

I am amazed at how generous people can be... I asked a friend of mine if she could help (she has 2 girls the same age etc.), she was amazing, did not question it, just said "yup, come get it tomorrow morning"...:sunny:

[Trudes]

It warms the cockles of your heart don't it! I told my boss and the kids I look after what happened and when I arrived there this morning they had a large pile of used but nice clothes and toys for the girls. Just shows people can be nice sometimes!:Punk:

[dickytoo]

i'm up in auckland next weekend and will have space in my 4WD if anyone needs stuff bringing down to windy wellie. i arrive on the thursday and leave aucks for wellie sometime in the arvo on sunday.

[MD]

Oh shit just found this info. Shocking news. The title doesn't mean much people. It doesn't reflect the plight he is in and needs help. Maybe expand it a bit hey, something like "Give to help Kerry from TSS"
I'm heading to TSS straightaway to give drop Kerry some $, no time to get vouchers today and urgency to replace stuff must be hard. It can be uncomfortable with charity donations for the giver and receiver sometimes, how he reacting?

[Grub]

It can be uncomfortable with charity donations for the giver and receiver sometimes, how he reacting?

If you read the thread, I think you'll see that dropping in with $$ is not such a hot idea. Maybe slip it to Stew and let him deal with it? Yes, it's nice to be recognised for your gift but it sounds like Kerry is uncomfortable about it.

[ManDownUnder]

i'm up in auckland next weekend and will have space in my 4WD if anyone needs stuff bringing down to windy wellie. i arrive on the thursday and leave aucks for wellie sometime in the arvo on sunday.

PM Macktheknife if you haven't already.
Cheers chap

[James Deuce]

Oh shit just found this info. Shocking news. The title doesn't mean much people. It doesn't reflect the plight he is in and needs help. Maybe expand it a bit hey, something like "Give to help Kerry from TSS"
I'm heading to TSS straightaway to give drop Kerry some $, no time to get vouchers today and urgency to replace stuff must be hard. It can be uncomfortable with charity donations for the giver and receiver sometimes, how he reacting?

He's reacting how I told him to: It isn't charity it's the support he has earned from us all.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Yeah dig deep people....he's a GC!:sunny:

[ManDownUnder]

He's reacting how I told him to: It isn't charity it's the support he has earned from us all.

bingo! (and bump...)

[Crasherfromwayback]

Mrs Kerry is a size 10 Mack....
:yes:

Cool....any womens size ten underwear can be sent c/ me......I'll see it gets there. Eventually.:shutup:

[madmal64]

Yeah dig deep people....he's a GC!:sunny:

Second that. A really good one! Just caught up with this as Ive been too busy to spend much time on bike stuff.

Big ups to all that have put there hands up to help Kerry out. Sorry I wont be able to be on the toy run ride tomorrow due to work commitments but I will be there in spirit and will get a box of goodies or something sorted over the next few days.

[James Deuce]

BUMP and reminder:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-3-24&e=1227&c=1

[Clivoris]

Hi All.
I haven't been on the site lately so thanks for the heads up Mal. Kerry is a top geezer working for a bike shop that goes the extra mile for dodgy bastards like us. My kids are donating pocket money so I better see what I can do too. Bloody kids.

[MD]

Kerry said they have received plenty of Kids clothes. My Girls are putting together a toy hamper and stuff. I think they will be swamped with kids toys but hey, in the eyes of two little kids who just lost all their prized possessions, there is no such thing as too many toys!
Kerry was stoked to hear others are rallying around to help.

[MD]

He's reacting how I told him to: It isn't charity it's the support he has earned from us all.

Yep that's how it went down. Thanks Jim.

[Nasty]

Bump :) :scooter:

[Dafe]

Why does the bad things always happen to the best people???

[James Deuce]

Kerry said they have received plenty of Kids clothes. My Girls are putting together a toy hamper and stuff. I think they will be swamped with kids toys but hey, in the eyes of two little kids who just lost all their prized possessions, there is no such thing as too many toys!
Kerry was stoked to hear others are rallying around to help.

Any excess stuff that Kerry and his family don't want will be donated to the Salvation Army in the name of TSS Motorcycles, OK?

We'll let Kerry and his family grab the stuff that suits them best, and then the remainder will be donated, so it's all good people. Everyone wins :)

Dafe, you're right, it does seem to work out that way, but for those of them still with us, it's part of what makes them the best people.

[Madness]

Who wants to see my Sausages????

BUMP

[James Deuce]

Thank you SO much to everyone who turned up. Grub and I counted 22 bikes and there were 3 pillions at least so 25 people.

There was a HUGE pile of toys and books and Sue popped in with the kids a little later on and it was very cool to see them sifting through, playing, and commenting on how some of their toys seemed to have come back a different colour.

Thanks, once again, to the guys at TSS for clearing the carpark, and providing the BBQ and food. Thanks Maximusdemeritus for the expert snag cooking (no spitting sausages), and for the giant sacks of stuff you tried to sneak in. Thanks for the drinks Nasty :)

Everyone who turned up have done a really good thing for someone we can easily say deserved it.

All the rest of you folks sending stuff and donation money and vouchers rock too!

Top marks

[nudemetalz]

Glad to hear it went well.

Top marks to Jim for organising it !!:yes:

[Nasty]

Second that cheers jim you did a great thing organising that .. well done!!:rockon:

[Juud]

Missed out on the sausages :crybaby: :whocares: but not too late to put our $0.02(or more) in. Thanks for putting it on here Jim! :2thumbsup
I believe Kerry was pretty :gob:

[judecatmad]

Yup, was great to see everyone rallying around in the hour of need :)

Well done Jim for organising, and well done everyone who came along and donated stuff!

[Trudes]

Thanks for carting it around for us Jude, you're a star!! (and I don't mean a porn one, but hey, if that's what tickles your fanny, oops I mean fancy!)

[James Deuce]

Yup, was great to see everyone rallying around in the hour of need :)

Well done Jim for organising, and well done everyone who came along and donated stuff!

It was your idea mate. I just threatened people and they turned up. :)

[ManDownUnder]

ok bump... and...

What's still needed here - anything? Clothes? Toys? Cash? Favours called?

[James Deuce]

It's all good thanks MDU.

Got a box of stuff from Joni today, and Mack's sending down the Auckland stuff via SUV couriers (motorcyclists tangled in bull bars guaranteed, or your money back).

You've all been fantastic. The mound of toys at TSS on Saturday was a sight to behold.

[Joni]

Jim I reckon if anyone still wants to help, those gift vouchers sounded like a great idea... then Kerry and his family can decide what they still need!?!

Would that still be ok?