In tribute to Leon Mason 30-04-07

[Genestho]

Hi
Ive just become a member last night and read the 20 pages.
I want to thank everybody in here for support, views, and to the people that know Big Si, Lom and Toni.

Wicked.

These boys were accomplished Guzzi riders, this was Simons second guzzi, and he'd just scored a written off aprilla (I may have that wrong - if any of si's mates see this and Ive got it wrong please correct me)
And Leon - this guzzi was the LOVE of his life, 98 fuel injected Daytona, with a 2 into 1 exhaust, it handled awesome and it sounded mean.

They loved to go riding, and myself and Leon liked to go on awesome big rides, with clubs or just our extended crew. just like all of you, no matter if its Jappas, Harleys and all the good shit in between.

Im currently in the process of setting up a website primarily in tribute to Leon, but also with future ides, and a statement of how I feel, in general.
If you sent flowers to the funeral home, Im sorry I didnt seem them and Ive got a feeling they went to Leons gravesite.
This has been up there in the scheme of things that really, really... change your life.
Safe journey's..
There will be more from myself, and others no doubt.
Stay away from the centre line!
keep checking into www.badd.co.nz (uploading any minute now...surely)
Email baddnz@gmail.com

[MSTRS]

Welcome to KB. Obviously would have preferred it to be under happier circumstances. However, we will always help you when you need a shoulder etc:grouphug:

[crashe]

Welcome to KB......
:grouphug:

[sidecar bob]

Welcome to KB Jos. :hug:

[ManDownUnder]

Welcome to KB. Obviously would have preferred it to be under happier circumstances. However, we will always help you when you need a shoulder etc:grouphug:

... I could only retype what was said... welcome to KiwiBiker (aka KB)... I'm sorry it is under these circumstances.

[MyGSXF]

Welcome to your new family.. that is KB!! :grouphug:

Jen :rockon:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

I also can only say the same as others and that is welcome welcome welcome to our family. Should you ever need any help or want someone to chat to just come on line there are a lot of wonderfull people in our commiunty that will be will to lend a hand and that includes pete and myself. keep smiling i'm leon and the others would want that even if it hard some times just think of one of the many good times that the pair of you had.

Regards and thoughts and :grouphug: are with you
Wendy

[gijoe1313]

Welcome to KB, I'm sorry it couldn't be under happier circumstances, but you know that as fellow two wheel enthusiasts, we have the upmost sympathy and respect towards those who have gone on and those who remain behind.

The people here are good, honest and supportive - hope you will find something among here to brighten your day a little more. :yes:

[Deviant Esq]

Welcome to Kiwi Biker. It's a shame we find ourselves in this situation, both welcoming and comiserating at the same time... but KB is a great place to look for support. I hope you find it here. :hug:

[Genestho]

There are lots of positives that have helped me get through and focus, specially our boys, our friends and the amazing support from kiwis in general.

[Matt Bleck]

Welcome to KB! :grouphug:

[Paul in NZ]

Welcome - and sorry it's under these circumstances and ironically on the same day I recieved the form for the next Moto Guzzi Riders rally.

If there is anything i can do - please ask.

Best Regards

Paul n Vicki

[skidMark]

welcome to kb as others have said wish it was under better circumstances.

[nudemetalz]

Welcome to KB :)

These circumstances really affected me being a fellow Guzzi rider (well my wife rides it these days).

Wish you well and like others have said, anything we can do to help (Guzziness or not), we're here for you.

Chris & Bridget

[Genestho]

:rockon:
www.badd.co.nz
keep on clickin :yes:

[crashe]

:rockon:
www.badd.co.nz
keep on clickin :yes:

Still can't access the site......

[Chisanga]

Welcome to KB, I hope that you find some comfort here. What happened shook up and saddened a lot of us even though I, and others, did not know the riders personally.

Take care

[robertydog]

Welcome to KB

[Genestho]

blimmin blimmin blimmin. Ive got 2 mates that helped with the design of the site chasin it up...cant do much but sit n wait

[riffer]

Welcome to the site. The others have said it all already.

I hope there's something here which can help you with your further travels in life.

[chanceyy]

welcome to the site .. again wish it was under happier circumstances ...

I must say this site opens up ones life to a fantastic bunch of warm hearted helpful ppl .. (even the tossers)

its certainly changed the direction of my life in the last 17 odd months ,,

[Genestho]

ok, have found out what the holdup is on the site....Everyone involved is cracking into it, may still take a couple of hours, so check back after dinner :0)

[Dazza]

ok, have found out what the holdup is on the site....Everyone involved is cracking into it, may still take a couple of hours, so check back after dinner :0)Bugger sorry it's taken so long but just came across your post today.Was shocked & saddened when I realised it was Leon, my thoughts are with you and his Family.I first met Leon on a South Island trip possibly back in 98 & had been on several rides together in the late 90's, we even swapped bikes, so from Brownie (Ash) who introduced me to Leon,keep strong.
Darren

[Maha]

ok, have found out what the holdup is on the site....Everyone involved is cracking into it, may still take a couple of hours, so check back after dinner :0)

You have made a very good move signing up to KB, and getting Leon's name out there is a pretty cool thing to do, bet he's giving you the big thumbs up....:niceone: if you ever get a chance to meet up with any KBers from the BOP area....dont! ...just kidding....i ment, do it! it will be another very good move.....PS: im having eye fillet steak for tea...mmmmmmm...Mark

[Genestho]

Bugger sorry it's taken so long but just came across your post today.Was shocked & saddened when I realised it was Leon, my thoughts are with you and his Family.I first met Leon on a South Island trip possibly back in 98 & had been on several rides together in the late 90's, we even swapped bikes, so from Brownie (Ash) who introduced me to Leon,keep strong.
Darren

Ahhh yes, hey darren, I do remember you, still have the photos. Wicked. Is Ash still about?

[Genestho]

You have made a very good move signing up to KB, and getting Leon's name out there is a pretty cool thing to do, bet he's giving you the big thumbs up....:niceone: if you ever get a chance to meet up with any KBers from the BOP area....dont! ...just kidding....i ment, do it! it will be another very good move.....PS: im having eye fillet steak for tea...mmmmmmm...Mark



Yeh he definately will be giving the thumbs up, he would be so wild if he had pulled through, that he wouldve been doing this with me for Simon and Toni.
Lol at "dont"...hmmmmm we'll see..maybe one day, cheers

[Genestho]

due to technical difficulties we have been provided with a temporary link.

http://www.iserve.co.nz/users/badd.co/badd.co.nz/htdocs/

The actual link of www.badd.co.nz will be usable in aprox 9 hours
So the rumour goes.

[Blondini]

A very warm welcome to you:love: I am sure I speak for most on here:yes: If there is ANYTHING we can do or anything you need please ask.Loves and hugs to you:love: :hug: :hug:

[Big Dog]

due to technical difficulties we have been provided with a temporary link.

http://www.iserve.co.nz/users/badd.co/badd.co.nz/htdocs/

The actual link of www.badd.co.nz will be usable in aprox 9 hours
So the rumour goes.

Works O.K now.

[Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)]

A very warm welcome. This is a lovely big family if you want it to be that way. You only have to ask and help will be there immediately. My thoughts are with you in your very sad loss.

[RantyDave]

http://www.iserve.co.nz/users/badd.co/badd.co.nz/htdocs/
"Since when is it ok to let serial killers drive our roads."
Too fucking right.

Don't know what else to say. Nothing else I can say really.

Dave

[Colapop]

There are times in all of our lives when sadness prevails over all else. We deal with our losses and 'move on'. We never leave behind those that we've lost but carry them in our hearts and our memories forever. Other's memories may fade but in our hearts they remain strong and clear.

Stay true. Remember and hold dear to those who've passed on.

Welcome to Kiwibiker - a place for all bikers.

[Lissa]

Welcome to KB. :hug: . I have logged into the site and your recount of that horrible day was so sad to read. I am so sorry for your loss... my thoughts are with you.

[Kendog]

I just read your story on your site as well, a very moving read.

Welcome to KB. I hope our little family can, in some way, make you feel a little better.

[laRIKin]

Welcome to the nut house as well.

This really affected me and my partner, as we have had a few Guzzi's over the years and have meet a lot of great Guzzi owners in that time.

[chanceyy]

I have just read the site .. very very moving .. very very gut wrenching as well

the statistics are sobering ...


I really feel for your loss, there are just far to many sad sad stories out there. Its always harder to accept when its so senseless

[Genestho]

I have just read the site .. very very moving .. very very gut wrenching as well

the statistics are sobering ...


I really feel for your loss, there are just far to many sad sad stories out there. Its always harder to accept when its so senseless



the stats are what they are huh - scary! And so have the stories Ive heard in the last couple of weeks.
Thanks for your kind words mate

[BarBender]

Condolences and welcome.
Thanks also for the link.

[98tls]

Got to admit to a tear in my eye after reading that..........so very sorry for your loss....sounds like a great guy...if theres anything i can do to help you guys just drop me a pm..........

[Genestho]

Cheers mate, i appreciate that

[Big Dog]

Got to admit to a tear in my eye after reading that..........so very sorry for your loss....sounds like a great guy...if theres anything i can do to help you guys just drop me a pm..........
+1 to that.
I have never understood how people can take the chance like that.
There are already so many things that are outside our control that could cause us harm or death. This is one factor we do have control over.

:shutup: before I go into a full blown rant...... If you let them drink and drive you are not their friend.

[MyGSXF]

I have just read the site .. very very moving .. very very gut wrenching as well
the statistics are sobering ...
I really feel for your loss, there are just far to many sad sad stories out there. Its always harder to accept when its so senseless

Just read through site as well.. definately very moving & very gut wrenching.. I cried. :weep:

But also.. bloody good on you for putting it together!! :niceone: These 3 precious lives need not have been lost in vain. If the site can make just 1 person re-think their actions, or the actions of a family member involved in drink driving.. & in doing so, save 1 motorcyclists (or anyones) life.. then it has been successful! :yes:

This country NEEDS changes in it's systems..:blink: & it takes the courage & balls of everyday people out there, pushing through their loss & grief.. to evoke these changes! :Punk:

I applaud your courage & balls Jos.. :clap: All the very best to you & your family.. & to the families of Simon & Toni :grouphug:

Jen :rockon:

[Genestho]

Just read through site as well.. definately very moving & very gut wrenching.. I cried. :weep:

But also.. bloody good on you for putting it together!! :niceone: These 3 precious lives need not have been lost in vain. If the site can make just 1 person re-think their actions, or the actions of a family member involved in drink driving.. & in doing so, save 1 motorcyclists (or anyones) life.. then it has been successful! :yes:

This country NEEDS changes in it's systems..:blink: & it takes the courage & balls of everyday people out there, pushing through their loss & grief.. to evoke these changes! :Punk:

I applaud your courage & balls Jos.. :clap: All the very best to you & your family.. & to the families of Simon & Toni :grouphug:

Jen :rockon:

Cheers Jen, I agree with you, this place needs a good sortin out of a few things, mate I love your words. Thankyou:Punk:

[Genestho]

this place as in NZ, i mean, crikey dont want to upset the mods lol...carryon:niceone:

[MyGSXF]

Cheers Jen, I agree with you, this place needs a good sortin out of a few things, mate I love your words. Thankyou:Punk:

One person CAN make a difference Jos.. :yes: I took on my local District Health Board for 4 YEARS.. regarding my youngest sons birth.. & I bet the bastards!! :Punk: It lead to a national review of policy!! touch wood.. NO one else will ever have to go through what we went through!

Stand fast, hold your head high, walk tall & KNOW with every beat of your heart what you are doing WILL make a difference!! & we are all behind you!!!! :hug: Jen

[Genestho]

One person CAN make a difference Jos.. :yes: I took on my local District Health Board for 4 YEARS.. regarding my youngest sons birth.. & I bet the bastards!! :Punk: It lead to a national review of policy!! touch wood.. NO one else will ever have to go through what we went through!

Stand fast, hold your head high, walk tall & KNOW with every beat of your heart what you are doing WILL make a difference!! & we are all behind you!!!! :hug: Jen

wow thats awesome, good on you girl! Yea I'll see what we can do here, its got to be worth a crack

[COP_B8]

Welcome...had a read of your site, very moving, and have to admit to a tear in my eye aswell.

[nudemetalz]

To reiterate others, the website is awesome and very moving.
I left my ink in there.
I believe it takes a special person to own and ride a Guzzi (some say weird, others say "a little bit different"), I ring my wife every morning when she gets to work on our Guzzi just to make sure she is safe.

Thanks for letting us in on your website.

[86GSXR]

Welcome to KB. I too lost someone very close recently, and the people on this site were, and continue to be, amazing.

[candor]

Hi and a biiig welcome. And a biiiiig SORRY. I have not seen the site yet but will have a look soon. If you are interested in DUI statistics and the like I have them in abundance, as we ask questions in Parliament almost weekly!

I understand you are wanting to get some changes. Without knowing what exactly I'm wondering if it might be good for you to attend the homicide victim conference that the Sensible sentencing Trust is having in September in Napier. It is a weekend all expenses paid and a few DUI victims are going to be plotting together for the first time.

Megan McPherson is their new drink driving lady. As she recently lost her brother to a typical recidivist - she has PR skills which is great.

You might find something useful on our website and there is a "victim page" that well not a happy place exactly may give you an idea of how others are in this situation, and some things or sites that may help in crazy times;
www.candor.org.nz

We (a road safety trust I work at) do a teeny teeny bit of victim support which will expand later, it needs to as the reports we get are that the govt/police victim support people aren't onto it for road crime vics at all. Sorry if that offends anyone but there are more bad experiences reported than good that we hear of from victims anyway.

PM me an addy if you'd like us to send you some pamphlets on whats normal and what is not for those people and families affected by horrors like this. If not for you you might find they are useful for friends or others perhaps. We got them from a UK charity which has allowed us to use them as we think they're quite useful. Tho not everyone is into such things.

There I go waffling again. Up late doing "homework" and when tired I rave. Ok off to c see ya' site. Glad you came here as this is the best site in NZ :yes:
Again sorry about that terrible thing. Made me very angry. Beyond angry - at him and the system in which the many hims flourish. But he does not matter - it is the memory of your loved ones that does.

[candor]

I can't get through to the site by either link. Will try tomorrow.

[Genestho]

To reiterate others, the website is awesome and very moving.
I left my ink in there.
I believe it takes a special person to own and ride a Guzzi (some say weird, others say "a little bit different"), I ring my wife every morning when she gets to work on our Guzzi just to make sure she is safe.

Thanks for letting us in on your website.
Yes I was going to say to your earlier post that Guzzi riders Ive known tend to be a little "unique" But right now this affects all riders of all bikes, and at the end of the day all car drivers. Thats just how I feel. Since Leon died the amount of stupidity on the roads locally has blown me away. Please use *555, who knows maybe we can get some twits that shouldnt be driving off our roads

[Genestho]

Hi and a biiig welcome. And a biiiiig SORRY. I have not seen the site yet but will have a look soon. If you are interested in DUI statistics and the like I have them in abundance, as we ask questions in Parliament almost weekly!

I understand you are wanting to get some changes. Without knowing what exactly I'm wondering if it might be good for you to attend the homicide victim conference that the Sensible sentencing Trust is having in September in Napier. It is a weekend all expenses paid and a few DUI victims are going to be plotting together for the first time.

Megan McPherson is their new drink driving lady. As she recently lost her brother to a typical recidivist - she has PR skills which is great.

You might find something useful on our website and there is a "victim page" that well not a happy place exactly may give you an idea of how others are in this situation, and some things or sites that may help in crazy times;
www.candor.org.nz

We (a road safety trust I work at) do a teeny teeny bit of victim support which will expand later, it needs to as the reports we get are that the govt/police victim support people aren't onto it for road crime vics at all. Sorry if that offends anyone but there are more bad experiences reported than good that we hear of from victims anyway.

PM me an addy if you'd like us to send you some pamphlets on whats normal and what is not for those people and families affected by horrors like this. If not for you you might find they are useful for friends or others perhaps. We got them from a UK charity which has allowed us to use them as we think they're quite useful. Tho not everyone is into such things.

There I go waffling again. Up late doing "homework" and when tired I rave. Ok off to c see ya' site. Glad you came here as this is the best site in NZ :yes:
Again sorry about that terrible thing. Made me very angry. Beyond angry - at him and the system in which the many hims flourish. But he does not matter - it is the memory of your loved ones that does.

Thankyou Candor.
As you can imagine Im beyond angry, Just got through numb, and now Im at the "right, somethings got to be done here" stage.
Im willing to throw myself out there, I am on a few missions, the ultimate being a change to penalties so we actually have some deterrents that will make these idiots think twice before jumping in their legal weapons! I really dont believe any lowering of alchohol will affect any decision making if your a repetitive drink driver. Really and truly the way I feel right now there should be a zero tolerance, but lets face facts, alchohol is a part of our society.
Did anyone see the Herald, the allowance is four drinks in the first hour.
I dont know about anyone here, and I AM a girl but I couldnt drive after four drinks, and Ive asked friends who do have a high physical tolerance of alchohol and theyre saying they would be absolutely trolleyed...so there ya go
Cheers Candor
Somone could flick me an email with contact details, if they wish...
baddnz@gmail.com

PS ive just checked www.badd.co.nz and still not up...will start looking back into it altho Id say theres a bit of editing to be done before its freshly uploaded to new domain name.

[Genestho]

Welcome to KB. I too lost someone very close recently, and the people on this site were, and continue to be, amazing.
Sorry to hear that mate, yea I had been informed that there was a huge posting in regards to the accident etc
20 pages
So I thought Id join and see what its all about.
I see your in Palmy, both Leon and I were bought up in Palmy.
Cheers

[chanceyy]

Thankyou Candor.
As you can imagine Im beyond angry, Just got through numb, and now Im at the "right, somethings got to be done here" stage.
Im willing to throw myself out there, I am on a few missions, the ultimate being a change to penalties so we actually have some deterrents that will make these idiots think twice before jumping in their legal weapons! I really dont believe any lowering of alchohol will affect any decision making if your a repetitive drink driver. Really and truly the way I feel right now there should be a zero tolerance, but lets face facts, alchohol is a part of our society.
Did anyone see the Herald, the allowance is four drinks in the first hour.
I dont know about anyone here, and I AM a girl but I couldnt drive after four drinks, and Ive asked friends who do have a high physical tolerance of alchohol and theyre saying they would be absolutely trolleyed...so there ya go
Cheers Candor
Somone could flick me an email with contact details, if they wish...
baddnz@gmail.com

PS ive just checked www.badd.co.nz and still not up...will start looking back into it altho Id say theres a bit of editing to be done before its freshly uploaded to new domain name.

Jos it's ppl like yourself who have undergone immense tragedy who get the ball rolling .. stir up the population because you make it real for us ... when the accident happened we on KB felt for the families & expressed our condolences as we do every time a biker falls .. But once we make the connection & after reading the site, it becomes more real .. not that we can ease your pain or grief but we certainly share it.

I agree with Jen .. it takes one person to change laws .. Jen pursued it, the young girl whose face was ripped by a dog (Caroline Anderson I think) .. her dad also persued it .. because of their strong belief & the injustice of the situation .. which in many cases that should not have happened ..

After attending the Ride for Hope several weeks ago & the sobering statistics on suicide in this country, now to become a annual event .. perhaps its time to take the message more to the roads/streets where others can hear it .. be also great to perhaps make a memorial ride in memory of all of those bikers who have fallen to accidents.. Media coverage is always a damn good way to start the message

as reitierated by everyone here .. if you need help just ask .. we are all only a message/phone call away .. huggz to you & your children

[shafty]

Our hearts and tears and prayers go out to you and all those affected by this tragedy. My Lady and I both ride, and were, and still are, absolutely gutted by the news. As fellow Tga Bikers, despite never having met you, we feel so connected. Be strong Guys, take some strength from the KB and general biker Community, Take Care

[Genestho]

Jos it's ppl like yourself who have undergone immense tragedy who get the ball rolling .. stir up the population because you make it real for us ... when the accident happened we on KB felt for the families & expressed our condolences as we do every time a biker falls .. But once we make the connection & after reading the site, it becomes more real .. not that we can ease your pain or grief but we certainly share it.

I agree with Jen .. it takes one person to change laws .. Jen pursued it, the young girl whose face was ripped by a dog (Caroline Anderson I think) .. her dad also persued it .. because of their strong belief & the injustice of the situation .. which in many cases that should not have happened ..

After attending the Ride for Hope several weeks ago & the sobering statistics on suicide in this country, now to become a annual event .. perhaps its time to take the message more to the roads/streets where others can hear it .. be also great to perhaps make a memorial ride in memory of all of those bikers who have fallen to accidents.. Media coverage is always a damn good way to start the message

as reitierated by everyone here .. if you need help just ask .. we are all only a message/phone call away .. huggz to you & your children

Yes, I have had alot of contact with certain media people from when Leon was killed - right through till now, so I have things in place to get big balls rolling, also as we speak i have designed some Tshirts in regards to badd, I have an initial 10, all earmarked already to give to friends and family.
But If im happy I would like to have these to sell via the website to pay for website hosting and domain name "ownership" if it goes over and above that then I'll have to get together my team to help me start the Not-for-Profit organisation.
I also am digging into some *555 issues, and im looking into other avenues and issues, dont like to say too much here in a public space, but I do have my missions planned - like I say my site is under construction, cheers mate:rockon:

[Dazza]

Ahhh yes, hey darren, I do remember you, still have the photos. Wicked. Is Ash still about?That's hardcase,so do I,I'll see if I can find the photo of the Guzzis taken @ Kawiha, Guzzi rally & Italia & forward them to you if you want them, typical boys though,they're just of the bikes.Yes Ash is still around, still in the Vegas,we are off to the brass monkey next Friday, i'll let him know you asked about him. Thinking of you.
Darren.

[Genestho]

www.badd.co.nz is now open...

[shafty]

Yes, I have had alot of contact with certain media people from when Leon was killed - right through till now, so I have things in place to get big balls rolling, also as we speak i have designed some Tshirts in regards to badd, I have an initial 10, all earmarked already to give to friends and family.
But If im happy I would like to have these to sell via the website to pay for website hosting and domain name "ownership" if it goes over and above that then I'll have to get together my team to help me start the Not-for-Profit organisation.
I also am digging into some *555 issues, and im looking into other avenues and issues, dont like to say too much here in a public space, but I do have my missions planned - like I say my site is under construction, cheers mate:rockon:

We'll buy 'em.

[Genestho]

That's hardcase,so do I,I'll see if I can find the photo of the Guzzis taken @ Kawiha, Guzzi rally & Italia & forward them to you if you want them, typical boys though,they're just of the bikes.Yes Ash is still around, still in the Vegas,we are off to the brass monkey next Friday, i'll let him know you asked about him. Thinking of you.
Darren.

Oh Darren, hey let Ash know Id love to see him! Let him know I have talked to Grant too. Any of the other South island trip crowd still kicking around? If so tellem hey, and yea flick your photos over to baddnz@gmail.com
Cheers Love
Safe journey to the Brass
xx
Stay away from that godamned centre line!!
xx

[Dazza]

Oh Darren, hey let Ash know Id love to see him! Let him know I have talked to Grant too. Any of the other South island trip crowd still kicking around? If so tellem hey, and yea flick your photos over to baddnz@gmail.com
Cheers Love
Safe journey to the Brass
xx
Stay away from that godamned centre line!!
xx No worries, I'll let Ash know,still have heaps of contact with Andrew & Anne,now Mr & Mrs (ssh,they where on the Harley) in fact where wiring up the radar detector tomorrow night for the Brass Monkey.
Regards
Darren

[Genestho]

No worries, I'll let Ash know,still have heaps of contact with Andrew & Anne,now Mr & Mrs (ssh,they where on the Harley) in fact where wiring up the radar detector tomorrow night for the Brass Monkey.
Regards
Darren


Hey can I send some flyers down with you guys to the brass? Email me and I'll reply with the atatchment, just have to photocopy in colour tho. Was trying to get a Tshirt done for the brass, might be tight..Will let ya know
Cheers Darren

[chanceyy]

T-shirts ..:yes: I will buy one or two :D

[Genestho]

Sorry.
Just to reiterate, the site is transferring to the badd domain name, as we'd bought it from another comapny, so now we just wait..will post once shes definately all go!!
IN the meantime the temp link is

http://www.iserve.co.nz/users/badd.co/badd.co.nz/htdocs/

[Genestho]

T-shirts ..:yes: I will buy one or two :D

Good on ya mate, will keep people posted within my site and kiwibikers...cheers

[Genestho]

is now online, please turn ya popup blockers off and turn ya volume loud.
Thanks to everybody for your thoughts and warmth

[candor]

Hi again,

Excellent site. The hospital experience as told is powerful and thankyou for sharing your personal stuff - it will save more than one or lives just having done that, I've no doubt. Leon sounded such a good guy - Why is it always the best ones that suffer this?

I will send u some contact details etc later but have to fly as have a meeting with an MP soon.

Just wanted to let you know what is already happening on this penalty issue which is quite a bit right now. Might be bad or might be good time / opportunity to seek changes.

A road safety bill is about to come to Parliament and it will probably propose a new sentencing regime for drug and drunk driving. Submissions will be taken at select committee in a few months.

Secondly the new Criminal Justice Reform Bill is overhauling the entire sentencing system as it is criticised as inconsistent - having no relation to severity of harm.

This bill says in its introduction that it is aimed at clearing prisons out except for the worst violent offenders.

DUI is not classed as violent crime by the Justice Dept. It is a traffic offense.
So the worry is that there will be a trend to less or no imprisonment for DUI.
Home detention is it per my guess. Not very deterring.

So... this is a very important time to be activist on this - none better. There are many victims but not so many who get the medias attention and it is even less common for them to get activist. A handful only are "at it."

Please stick at it, you're needed. Don't let anyone tell you you are obsessed or anything stupid like that. It is a completely good cause. The Govt has been evil in the road safety area. It needs to be stopped and rehabilitated!!

Catcha later.

[Genestho]

Thankyou Candor
One cannot be obsessed when planning things in an under control manner, and getting a clear message across.
Im not bothered by what people say.]
Im not righteous.
Im doing the obvious, but it only becomes obvious when it affects you.
Sure send me an email of what you guys are upto there, I may or may not wish to travel the same path, again this is a public space and I dont wish to talk to much out here yet.
Enjoy your meeting

[Hailwood]

Count me in for a t shirt as well...there's always somewhere to stay if you are in Wellington.........:grouphug:

[Genestho]

Count me in for a t shirt as well...there's always somewhere to stay if you are in Wellington.........:grouphug:
Fantastic - I love Welly - cheers might take you up on that mate

[MyGSXF]

Same goes for :sunny: Nelson!! :yes:

[Paul in NZ]

Fantastic - I love Welly - cheers might take you up on that mate

Sent you a pm (private message) with an idea - no rush but get back to me some time.

[Genestho]

Same goes for :sunny: Nelson!! :yes:
yay Nelsons a beautiful place too xo

[Genestho]

Sent you a pm (private message) with an idea - no rush but get back to me some time.

sweet as paul, will have a look later, have some media stuff to do this arvo

[Genestho]

ok, so the media ball is starting to roll! check out tomorrows Herald
Thanks again for everybody's support

[Genestho]

Herald is not sure the story will get into the Herald tomorrow, but will be in there by the weeks end, keep an eye out:rockon:

[nudemetalz]

I've read your website a few times now, but "Lives Destroyed" one is very emotional one. It has a lot in common with what I went through when my father died in front of me due to a road accident.

I really admire your courage and strength to go on. He sounded like he was an awesome guy.

Like others have said, we have a space for you if you ever feel the need to visit Welly.

Cheer,
Chris.

[McJim]

Welcome to KB - been off site and out and about past couple of days and missed this at the time.

Just read your website - cried a bit (and I'm supposed to be some sort of hard Glaswegian Bastard).

Can't really add anything - it's been said before.

[Genestho]

I've read your website a few times now, but "Lives Destroyed" one is very emotional one. It has a lot in common with what I went through when my father died in front of me due to a road accident.

I really admire your courage and strength to go on. He sounded like he was an awesome guy.

Like others have said, we have a space for you if you ever feel the need to visit Welly.

Cheer,
Chris.

Hey chris
Yea it was a hard bastard to write but so had to be done!! Shed a shitload of more tears for The Boys and Toni on that page. And everytime I read what Ive written I cry some more.Its stink man. Still...I gotta do what I gotta do. Its "therapy" it helps. Im sorry for your loss xo

[Genestho]

Welcome to KB - been off site and out and about past couple of days and missed this at the time.

Just read your website - cried a bit (and I'm supposed to be some sort of hard Glaswegian Bastard).

Can't really add anything - it's been said before.

LOL ive heard about you Glaswegian bastards...thanks for your words

[Genestho]

wow...wow...wow, I never imagined what I would be doing here would be so huge, Im glad it is...I just want to thank everyone and altho Id like to thank you all personally I just cant, there are so many awful storys, and it emboldens me more.
Im going to take a rest from all this until Monday, my kids have been sick the last 3 nights and Ive not had much sleep, and of course this has been an emotional time for me. Ive just thrown myself into this and Im feeling the effects now. But I wont go away. I just need to regroup.
Thank you all again. Man I love kiwis when we can all come together...Here from me Monday xox to all:rockon:

[Scorpygirl]

wow...wow...wow, I never imagined what I would be doing here would be so huge, Im glad it is...I just want to thank everyone and altho Id like to thank you all personally I just cant, there are so many awful storys, and it emboldens me more.
Im going to take a rest from all this until Monday, my kids have been sick the last 3 nights and Ive not had much sleep, and of course this has been an emotional time for me. Ive just thrown myself into this and Im feeling the effects now. But I wont go away. I just need to regroup.
Thank you all again. Man I love kiwis when we can all come together...Here from me Monday xox to all:rockon:
!
Hi Guzzi Widow

Sorry I have only caught up with your thread. Rhino (my hubbie) and I are over in Ozzie at the mo at Coffs Harbour for the Ulysses get together. We just want to support you and extend our condolences. Keep up the fight!!

[Bruiser]

Hi Jos,

Like others here we visited your site, were touched by your hospital story and left our mark in your guest book.

Kiwi Bikers are an incredible source of support and encouragement as I discovered while recovering from a nasty accident when hit by a cage in October 05' and being out of action for 15 months.

It goes without saying that if there is anything we can do you only have to ask.

Our sincere condolences and best wishes to you and your family.

Regards,
Bruiser and Marsha

[Genestho]

Please take part in the online poll added to www.badd.co.nz
This will be used to gather public opinion. And will be given to local MP Tony Ryall in the start of this journey. I appreciate your support
Jos Mason

[Big Dog]

Please take part in the online poll added to www.badd.co.nz
This will be used to gather public opinion. And will be given to local MP Tony Ryall in the start of this journey. I appreciate your support
Jos Mason

Opinion cast.

Oh and for those finding it difficult to find it is on page http://www.badd.co.nz/messages.html.

[Genestho]

Yea cheers big dog, shoulda been more specific :rockon:
xo

[DemonWolf]

We are very sorry for you loss - thank you for sharing your story. Its something I think about often... and I'm sure my partner (who doesn't ride.. but lets me because she knows I enjoy it) does as well.

[Genestho]

Thankyou Demonwolf :yes:

[Genestho]

Ok guys this is my last post - today anyway, Im off with the kids in the morning to stay with friends and relatives in the lower half of the North Island till next wed. Keep your eyes peeled for the lady in the B.A.D.D T shirt!!! I do have access on the road to internet so If anyone fancies contacting me via baddnz@gmail.com...please do. The first batch of T shirts are out and awaiting their mission, after mission complete for these puppies, they will be available local to Tauranga/The Mount/ Papamoa until we get the ordering page set up at www.badd.co.nz.
Have accepted Media Interview and will action that end of next week!!
Thanks again to everyone for their support!!
J.Mason

[Cajun]

Let us know when shirts are avaiable localy, so can I can get one or two

[Genestho]

Cajun there is an order form in at Truck Stops on Hull Road, where Leon was Foreman, I have the secretary Dallas on the Job there and she has the form at reception. I dont have any samples down there yet but will try to get a sample of both mens and womens. Im a bit house bound as while I was on holiday on a "break" my little baby has contracted the chicken pox, so as soon as hes better i can get on the move again, and at that point will deliver samples down to Truckstops.


Mens sizing is small upto XXL,
Black with

B.A.D.D << white font

Bikers << white font

Against << white font

Drunk << red font

Drivers << white font


And on the back down the bottom is www.badd.co.nz in white font

Womens sizing is 8-16 - stretchy polyestor also in black with a v neck, looks good quite fitted.
Same white and red font on the front with the website addy on the back

This batch will be unique to locals as I intend on tweaking up a logo for the next batch and have also affiliated myself with B.A.D.D usa who would like to add their logo, but I have issues with that, that I want to iron out before using their logo anywhere...and so on that note is there a lawyer on here that could give me some free? advice on internet laws, domain names etc...

Also I am trying to track down Aaron Slight and have tried different avenues but nothing happening, does anyone here know how Id go about tracking the ellusive slighty?
I will do a google and see what I turn up in the interim..

Also have teed up a John Campbell live interview for somewhere in the next few days (also depends on the chicken pox kid), It wont be live though (Hell NO!) so I will keep people here posted as to when thats expected to air.
So If anyone has free legal advice on Internet laws, please email me at baddnz@gmail.com Also if anyone has any ideas on tracking down Slighty, also please email me
Cheers Guys
Stay Safe

[_Gina_]

I just visited your website and read your story...

Much love to you and yours.

Never truer words spoken.
WE THINK WE KNOW WHAT IS IMPORTANT, BUT WE DON'T.


Gina

[Genestho]

Thanks Gina
Nearly a year on, and I still stand by those words. Cheers

[TOTO]

Just visited the website. I'm so sorry for what you and your family have had to go trough :( I hope you or anyone else never have to go trough such an experience again. Much love. Will be looking forward to getting a t-shirt from the motorcycle places that stock it.

Anything we can help with, drop us a PM. Any day, any time.

Todd

[Genestho]

Thanks Toto, pretty shitty experience mate - not made any easier by comments I gave Daily Post on Rotoruas Drink Drive problem...which came out yesterday on me birthday, with yet another angle of another photo of the incident. (Reporter neglected to tell me that was the photo theyd use for the article)

http://www.dailypost.co.nz/



Man really sickening, to see my poor mans bike cast aside by a fucking dickhead who shouldnt have had access to a car, who DID not care for his kids or anybody else. Look at this photo people and always remember that you can be going 100kms cruising, using your indicators and waving to motorists as they pull over to let you pass, and at any moment, some fuckhead will take it all away.

3000 recidivists we share our roads with. In BOP we have caught 627 drunk drivers on our roads since Nov 7, 45% are recidivists

In general drink driving and recidivism has rised from 2006-2007.

And that figure will rise unless politicians take a stand to remove these weapons for good - no matter who they belong to, and make deterents within the laws for other road users safety. (Get em off our roads!)

I dont ever want another family to go through this. End of Rant!!!:headbang: