Grub's Wellington Funeral (Thu 13 Nov)

[Mom]

Hi guys

Bretts memorial service is being held at Whitby Lakeside Baptist Church, Discovery Drive, Whitby on Thursday 13th November at 2pm.

Brett will be leaving home around 1pm. Until then he is at home, please feel free to come and visit and talk shit with him or Kari or each other.

After the service we will be taking Brett to Auckland. We would like as many bikes as possible to escort him from Whitby to Wellington airport.

[Mom]

Can I ask some lovely Welly person to co-ordinate the ride from Whitby to the airport please? My phone number is 0274 599 925 if you need to ring for any reason. Looking forward to meeting you all.

[Dan Mapp]

Can I ask some lovely Welly person to co-ordinate the ride from Whitby to the airport please? My phone number is 0274 599 925 if you need to ring for any reason. Looking forward to meeting you all.

Hi all I plan on riding down (Taranaki) to Grubs memorial service Thursday morning and coming home the same day. Give me a pm if ya want to ride down as a group.

Cheers Dan

[RantyDave]

Can I ask some lovely Welly person to co-ordinate the ride from Whitby to the airport please?
I live in Breaker Bay (next to the airport) and work in Whitby. In other words, this is my commute. I'll give you a call.

Dave

[ZZR1100]

Hi guys

Bretts memorial service is being held at Whitby Lakeside Baptist Church, Discovery Drive, Whitby on Thursday 13th November at 2pm.

Brett will be leaving home around 1pm. Until then he is at home, please feel free to come and visit and talk shit with him or Kari or each other.

After the service we will be taking Brett to Auckland. We would like as many bikes as possible to escort him from Whitby to Wellington airport.

Hey I would love to be a part of the ride but I came off mine also and damaged my bike which I have stripped down for repairs. Hope the weather for that day shines on all of you.

[rottiguy]

I'll be there, If any Manawatu riders are going down I'll tag on the back of the group at Shannon if anyones coming via this way

[flyingscotsman]

Can I ask some lovely Welly person to co-ordinate the ride from Whitby to the airport please? My phone number is 0274 599 925 if you need to ring for any reason. Looking forward to meeting you all.

Hi Mom. I should be able to help at airport end seeing as I work there. I'll speak to a few people tomorrow and give you a ring. You can ring me on 0274 439 102 if you need to talk sooner. Cheers Graeme

[Pedrostt500]

Hi I will happily help where needed, PM me if needed.

[madmal64]

If anyone coming from out of town wants a bed there is space here in Titahi Bay (close to Whitby) for either the Wednesday or Thursday nights PM me.

[sinfull]

Hi I will happily help where needed, PM me if needed.

Ditto with helping wherever whenever i can, time on my hands so don't hesitate to get in touch !

Anyone passing by as a group gis a yell with times etc, will jump in at my gate on SH1

[RantyDave]

OK, so I've just talked to Mom and basically, as you can imagine, they're busy as all hell and stressed to the max right now ... and the thing I can do to help is organise this ride. So I will.

The story is this:

Basically we're giving Grub a sendoff by riding en-masse round the waterfront.

As you can see, above, the service is being held at Whitby Lakeside Baptist Church at 2PM. Clearly it's best to get to the church before 2PM, but if you can't get that much time off work or some other thing then plan on the ride itself leaving at 3:30. The hearse will be driving down to Welly, then around the waterfront, and finally to the airport. I reckon that'll take about an hour then, frankly, I'd plan on getting out of Wellington before the rush hour starts.

The route will be "follow the hearse" although since we may be broken up I'll post a route in a minute - I'll try to get the drivers of the hearse to confirm that this was their plan too. That's pretty much it.

What I'll do next:

Is attach some maps to the thread and tomorrow will try to get cellphone snaps of the corners (i.e. Go left here). Then generally speaking keep an eye on it, try to answer questions and try to work out what it is I can do to make everything go OK.

Some questions:

Do we need to or want to try and organise a ride that comes up from town, meets up a few places and then gets to the church at the right time?

If we have some out-of-towners looking to come down and sleep somewhere then perhaps we should use this thread for that too?

A call for reason

It sounds stupid and vaguely offensive to say it, but I will anyway. Please no stupid shit. No wheelstands, no speeding, no burnouts. If you have to do that sort of thing, some other day please.

A call for action

Please come, he's one of us. Please also add to this thread saying you're coming. Either add to the thread of PM me with questions.


Right. So, I've not done this sort of thing before and I'm neither the self important nor officious type - I'm just trying to help. Let me know what I should do...

Dave

[325rocket]

will be there

[Lissa]

I'll be there, (will find a map as I have no idea where Kari lives or where the funeral is) Hopefully I will be at Kari and Bretts home first, but will bring the cage as I dont feel up to riding over the takas on my bike. Elle do you want a lift? This is the very least I can do.

[I'm motarded]

will also be there, willing to help if needed

[chanceyy]

I will be there .. for those from palmy can do the pick up on the way with stops along levin, otaki & waikanae/kapiti

if anyone from wanganui or taranaki want to meet in Levin as well & head down more than welcome

[riffer]

Gini and I will be there. We're taking the car, so can offer a ride to up to two people who need transport from Upper Hutt and back.

[RantyDave]

Come up SH1; up Ngauranga Gorge (it's an 80 and they love putting a radar at the top); and ride a boring 25km or so until you get to a big roundabout ... get into the third lane.

Turn right at the roundabout and immediately left at the next one ... it's about ten metres so be ready for it. The road should go round the back of a sailing club then up and over a saddle. If you go over a bridge and past some shops you've missed the turn ... go back to the big arse roundabout and try again.

Follow this road a short distance, past a car park on your left, till you get to spinnaker drive - a reasonably steep uphill climb that joins the main road at a very 'fine' angle (i.e the opposite of a right angle). Go up there and just follow the road round till you get to the church.

Map of the above and a picture of the church are attached.

EDIT: There's Mobil (IIRC) on the second roundabout. Fuel up but note that last time I was there they only had ethanol 95 (ordinary 91) so you may need/want to fill up somewhere else.

EDIT2: added spazzy picture of nasty junction

[Duke girl]

Rusty and I will be there as well.

And I have a request, would it be possible to have the bikes parked outside the church in an aisle and as Grub is being carried to the hearse we give him a send of with engines started. Let me know what your thoughts are?.

[unhingedlizard]

will be there

[koba]

Hells and I are in.

[Gareth51]

I'll be there
Would like to join the ride down at Kapiti
Gareth

[Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)]

I will be there

[Monamie]

I will be there.

[Dan Mapp]

I will be there .. for those from palmy can do the pick up on the way with stops along levin, otaki & waikanae/kapiti

if anyone from wanganui or taranaki want to meet in Levin as well & head down more than welcome

Just let me Know the time and I'll meet you in Levin

Cheers Dan

[chanceyy]

I'll be there
Would like to join the ride down at Kapiti
Gareth


Rusty and I will be there as well.





Anyone passing by as a group gis a yell with times etc, will jump in at my gate on SH1


I'll be there, If any Manawatu riders are going down I'll tag on the back of the group at Shannon if anyones coming via this way


I will be there.


Just let me Know the time and I'll meet you in Levin

Cheers Dan

yup guys we can all head down together will check out times & get them down morrow nite along with meeting points, yeah sinfull we can meet outside your gate

Anyone else heading down from the north is more than welcome to join in .. Pm me if you want more details or keep an eye on this thread

Black armbands appropriate ??

[sinfull]

yeah sinfull we can meet outside your gate



I will be waiting to peel in and join, as there is no real stopping along here !
Will keep in touch Sandra, re times you leave pick up points or sommit !

[chicksnleather]

Twosup and I will be there - anyone leaving from Upper or Lower Hutt can meet up with us at the bottom of Haywards to ride to the service from 1:15 pm to allow time to get there and park up for the service at 2:00 pm.

Cheryl & Steve

[Kennif]

Stopped off in Taumarunui with Grub and the boys while they were having lunch. First time I had met Grub proper (so to speak). I left them munching and pushed on - so sad and sorry to hear what happened. Best wishes Kari. I'll be there on Thursday.
Kennif Ulysses #3975

[chanceyy]

I will be waiting to peel in and join, as there is no real stopping along here !
Will keep in touch Sandra, re times you leave pick up points or sommit !

yup Sweet as Bill, can text as we are about to leave Levin & do a rolling pick up .. do the same in Waikanae & then stop at mobil in Kapiti ..

Depends if everyone wants to do main drag or do the Paekakareki Hill over ..

we can suss that out on the day but would need to allow a bit more time for that ..

on the way home can do a stop at mana for refreshments if anyone is interested

[Dan Mapp]

Black armbands appropriate ??[/QUOTE]

On black leather?

[chanceyy]

On black leather?

good point .. but not everyone wears black leather ..

was just a thought :scratch:

[sweetp]

Paul and I will be coming - may hook up with you in Levin but may go down early if Kari needs a hand. Will let you know.

[RantyDave]

Twosup and I will be there - anyone leaving from Upper or Lower Hutt can meet up with us at the bottom of Haywards to ride to the service from 1:15 pm to allow time to get there and park up for the service at 2:00 pm.
Guys, can I suggest we make a meetup at Avalon Park - the infamous "elephant pond" (the start of the Wednesday night ride) since loads of people know where it is, it has a place to park up etc? Say meet at 1PM, leave 1:15PM?

Map attached for irony.

Edit: Can we please plan to meet 12:30 then leave at 12:45? We're going to the house (29 Longitude Place, Whitby) instead of straight to the church and need to be there 1PM-ish.

[Slides]

I also intend to be there, but might not make it in time for the service...
Chris

[RantyDave]

OK, so a plan for coming from the Hutt...

Meet at the elephant pond (see http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1804890#post1804890) at 1PM planning to leave about 1:15. There's a servo just down the road so we can fuel up there. We'll head off, over the Heywards and down to Pauatahanui. Turn left at the roundabout - it has a weird stripey surface from memory - then take the left at James Cook drive, probably the first left we *can* take once we get to the waterfront. We follow the road up, turn right onto discovery drive, and we're there.

Are there many wanting to join this ride?

Dave

Edit: Can we please plan to meet 12:30 then leave at 12:45? We're going to the house (Whitby) instead of straight to the church and need to be there 1PM-ish.

[nudemetalz]

I won't be riding but Bridgy and I will be at the service.

[fire eyes]

Thinking of you all during this time :hug:

[Skunk]

Are there many wanting to join this ride?
I'm hoping too. See you there.

[Bren]

I will try to make it to the service (I will be in a cage).
The first time, and the only time I met Brett was at my housewarming just over a week ago. I was hoping to get to know him better, he seemed quiet, but a nice guy...

R.I.P Brett

[polcat]

I will be there, 1.00pm see you there.
cheers
Stu:confused:

yey 12.30 will be fine catch you there, cheers Stu

[quallman1234]

I'll be at the elephant pond.

[wilber]

I'll be there too , and will meet those at the duck pond .

[madmal64]

I would like to suggest that we all ride with our pillion pegs down guys & gals. I would like to think he is riding with us all and he will need to have his feet on the pegs.

[bistard]

I will be there,see you at the Elephant pond at 1.00
Bistard

[Hawkeye]

OK, I'm a definite to be there.

Can I suggest that someone that knows the route to Kari's meet up with the various crews coming down SH1 or over Haywards.

I am quite happy to ride up to the top of the Takas or head up the coast to meet up with the Kapiti crew and beyond and ride point to the house.
The crew coming over the Takas might like to join the group at the Duck Pond and ride in convoy to Kari's.

[Hawkeye]

OK, so a plan for coming from the Hutt...

then take the left at James Cook drive, probably the first left we *can* take once we get to the waterfront.

Dave

Hi Dave, it is easier if you take the second left as it brings you straight there.

(see my suggestion in the previous post).

[RantyDave]

Can I suggest that someone that knows the route to Kari's meet up with the various crews coming down SH1 or over Haywards.
Two things - one is that Kari's is in "proper" suburbia and the nice people of Whitby will probably not take too well to a hundred bikes showing up. A few, sure, but 'all of us' might be pushing it a little - hence the plan of going straight to the church.

Also the 'down SH1' crew is being organised by Chanceyy on this thread - I'd say PM her and say "Hi" if you were wanting to join that ride.

he crew coming over the Takas might like to join the group at the Duck Pond and ride in convoy to Kari's.
Yeah, 'tis a good idea. Nice one.

Dave

[yungatart]

Mstrs and I will be there, will prolly go straight to Karis.
Black armbands are totally appropriate, (if Kari wants).

[Mom]

Two things - one is that Kari's is in "proper" suburbia and the nice people of Whitby will probably not take too well to a hundred bikes showing up. A few, sure, but 'all of us' might be pushing it a little - hence the plan of going straight to the church.

Also the 'down SH1' crew is being organised by Chanceyy on this thread - I'd say PM her and say "Hi" if you were wanting to join that ride.

Yeah, 'tis a good idea. Nice one.

Dave


Thanks for doing this, it looks like it will be a big group :sunny:

Kari said forget the suburbia thing, Brett was a biker and lived here for a long time, bikes are fine, lots of them no problem :Punk:

The other thing too, Kari says, you guys lead the hearse, that way there is no co-ordinating to do. Big stream of bikes front and back of hearse will look so cool!

[Mom]

Mstrs and I will be there, will prolly go straight to Karis.
Black armbands are totally appropriate, (if Kari wants).

Apologies for no multi quote, late night and early morning...LOL arm bands are all good, you guys do what you need to do for yourselves

[sunhuntin]

I would like to suggest that we all ride with our pillion pegs down guys & gals. I would like to think he is riding with us all and he will need to have his feet on the pegs.

mine are already down and will stay that way for a while.

i will be coming down, susan will be in the cage as she hates being on the bike for that long. we will both be in the procession on the bike.
i was thinking yellow armbands, as yellow is the color i associate with him. [bumble bee bike and codura.]
i will go to karis if i can and go from there. are flowers/donation/plate of food etc requested/wanted? id like to bring something, but not sure what.

i was thinking of getting on the tail end and having susan film the ride, but not sure if thats appropriate or not.

edit... does anyone have a spare bed in whitby area? i dont think ill make it home before dark and i hate riding at night on the open road. thanks in advance!

[Dodger]

I'll be there...

[Mom]

mine are already down and will stay that way for a while.

i will be coming down, susan will be in the cage as she hates being on the bike for that long. we will both be in the procession on the bike.
i was thinking yellow armbands, as yellow is the color i associate with him. [bumble bee bike and codura.]
i will go to karis if i can and go from there. are flowers/donation/plate of food etc requested/wanted? id like to bring something, but not sure what.

i was thinking of getting on the tail end and having susan film the ride, but not sure if thats appropriate or not.

edit... does anyone have a spare bed in whitby area? i dont think ill make it home before dark and i hate riding at night on the open road. thanks in advance!


Kari has asked for donations to the Wellington Free Ambulance if people would like to do something. Filming the ride would be more than awesome!

[Hawkeye]

Two things - one is that Kari's is in "proper" suburbia and the nice people of Whitby will probably not take too well to a hundred bikes showing up. A few, sure, but 'all of us' might be pushing it a little - hence the plan of going straight to the church.

Dave

Yeah I agree Dave. I lived in Whitby so know what your talking about. Also Kari and Brett's place is directly across the road from a Primary School so noise pollution also not a good idea. - Although Kari has already made the call on this one.

The suggestion was more about someone who knew the route to Kari's/the church lead the way for those that are coming from further away and may not know the area.

Unless someone from Kapiti or further north want someone to follow, I will probably head over Haywards to the duck pond. Again, if the rapa crew or further north on that side want someone to follow to the duck pond, I am happy to oblige. (it just saves having to follow a map).

[MSTRS]

We know where to go. Can perhaps get together with 'rapa folks and group over the hill etc....

[chanceyy]

OK, I'm a definite to be there.

Can I suggest that someone that knows the route to Kari's meet up with the various crews coming down SH1 or over Haywards.



Cheers Hawkeye .. I know the way to Kari's really well so will bring the northern crew down SH 1

Prob will not go to kari's prior (depends on what everyone wants to do) limted parking for the bikes & kindy across the road could make things a really tight squeeze

[Mom]

Yeah I agree Dave. I lived in Whitby so know what your talking about. Also Kari and Brett's place is directly across the road from a Primary School so noise pollution also not a good idea. - Although Kari has already made the call on this one.

The suggestion was more about someone who knew the route to Kari's/the church lead the way for those that are coming from further away and may not know the area.

Unless someone from Kapiti or further north want someone to follow, I will probably head over Haywards to the duck pond. Again, if the rapa crew or further north on that side want someone to follow to the duck pond, I am happy to oblige. (it just saves having to follow a map).

Kari has been up and talked to the Kindy, they are all sweet with lots of bikes. One o'clock is not going to interfere with anything up here at the top of the road. The neighbours are all aware of what has happened, it really wont be a problem coming up to the house.

[Mom]

Grub says you HAVE to come to the house :lol:

[Lissa]

Well then we HAVE to then!!! :niceone:

Will be taking cage at this stage unless I get the guts up to take the bike over the takas. Anyway I will be at the house first

[henry]

My bike will be in the shop. I'll be at the duck pond if it's finished with or I can get a loaner.

[Her_C4]

Unfortunately I will not be able to attend this - :argh::(

I can however offer a bed for any out of towners that wish to head off in the morning. I am on SH1 - approximately Mana roundabout location.

[Deano]

I will be there.

[RantyDave]

Grub says you HAVE to come to the house :lol:
Then it appears we have a change of plan. I'll tell everyone who's put their hand up for the elephant pond that we're going to meet 12:30, leave 12:45 and go to Kari's instead. Hopefully they can then push their respective plans an hour or so further, take the bad news to employers etc. etc.

I'll put up a new map, directions etc. this evening. I'm at work now.

Dave

[sunhuntin]

Kari has asked for donations to the Wellington Free Ambulance if people would like to do something. Filming the ride would be more than awesome!

done and done. can donations be made online? i will ask susan to film the ride if she can. not sure if the memory card will hold the whole trip, but should get most of it.

thanks for letting me know.


Kari has been up and talked to the Kindy, they are all sweet with lots of bikes. One o'clock is not going to interfere with anything up here at the top of the road. The neighbours are all aware of what has happened, it really wont be a problem coming up to the house.

the kids would likely get all excited and not be too bothered at all. ill be going to the kari's and going from there. bed has been arranged too. [thanks madmal!]

[Mom]

done and done. can donations be made online? i will ask susan to film the ride if she can. not sure if the memory card will hold the whole trip, but should get most of it.

thanks for letting me know.



the kids would likely get all excited and not be too bothered at all. ill be going to the kari's and going from there. bed has been arranged too. [thanks madmal!]

Let me make a phone call and find out, will let you know.

[chanceyy]

Grub says you HAVE to come to the house :lol:

:laugh: he still bossing us around ..

will rethink the leaving times then .. :whistle:

[Hitcher]

I'm currently in the process of extracting myself from work commitments. I'd like to take my bike. If I'm not at the Elephant Pond at 1:00pm, I'll be at the Whitby Baptist Church in the c.a.r.

Mrs H has to collect her mum at the airport at about the same time as the funeral, so won't be able to make it.

[Wasp]

Do we need to or want to try and organise a ride that comes up from town, meets up a few places and then gets to the church at the right time?
I'm keen for this, we could meet somewhere (i would suggest lunch but i wont be able to eat much)

It sounds stupid and vaguely offensive to say it, but I will anyway. Please no stupid shit. No wheelstands, no speeding, no burnouts. If you have to do that sort of thing, some other day please.
I never even got to show him that I can do stoppies now... :bye:

p.s. all of my (his old) work mates will be coming and possibly some of the people we contract to

[Foxzee]

Hi Dave,

Can I suggest that you log a job with the NZ Police and make them aware of your routes that you will be travelling. We did this for Derek Hill's Mem ride and it was a real bonus as we had so many motorcycles on the road. They were just awesome about the whole thing and assisted where they could. Just ring your local Police and they can enter a job into the system so all area stations can be aware.

We are hoping to get down from Palmy.

Cheers

Dee and Jay Wintle

[Kendog]

Trudes and I will be there in spirit.

[Duke girl]

I am asking on behalf of xr-rider who is looking for a ride from the Kapiti coast to the service and back again. So if there is anyone who could pick him up on there way thru from up North it would greatly appreciated. Just either email me or you can email him direct thru KB. Cheers.

[sunhuntin]

Hi Dave,

Can I suggest that you log a job with the NZ Police and make them aware of your routes that you will be travelling. We did this for Derek Hill's Mem ride and it was a real bonus as we had so many motorcycles on the road. They were just awesome about the whole thing and assisted where they could. Just ring your local Police and they can enter a job into the system so all area stations can be aware.

We are hoping to get down from Palmy.

Cheers

Dee and Jay Wintle


thats a good idea. they may be able to help blocking side roads to prevent cars from intruding and breaking the line up.
a guard of honor at the church with the bikes sounds like a good idea as well.

[James Deuce]

Hi Dave,

Can I suggest that you log a job with the NZ Police and make them aware of your routes that you will be travelling. We did this for Derek Hill's Mem ride and it was a real bonus as we had so many motorcycles on the road. They were just awesome about the whole thing and assisted where they could. Just ring your local Police and they can enter a job into the system so all area stations can be aware.

We are hoping to get down from Palmy.

Cheers

Dee and Jay Wintle

It's already done.

Sometimes when people say they're going to organise stuff, they actually do.

[et al]

Count me in for at least the Church service and procession from Whitby to the Airport. At this stage I plan on riding straight from Tawa to Church but if time permits might try to hook up with the group coming from Hutt as they arrive around Pauatahanui/the inlet.

[MSTRS]

It's already done.

Sometimes when people say they're going to organise stuff, they actually do.

Good to hear. Welly-based cops might actually believe the 'Safer communities together'....
Couldn't get them to help at the 2 Bruces in Lower Hutt. Or for Scott in Napier.

[James Deuce]

They're not going to help, we've just warned them so they don't arrest people.

[MSTRS]

They're not going to help, we've just warned them so they don't arrest people.

So we should remove the mantra from their vehicles? I can't understand why they won't assist at (at least some) intersections.

[Gareth51]

The idea would be to have more bikes in front of the hurst than behind,that way if we get split up at an intersection the front bikes could drag their feet on the ground and wait for the rest to catch up.All the traffic lights are on dual lanes so other traffic can pass us

[Hawkeye]

I know this will already have been thought of but in case it hasn't. - It's probably a good idea to get the folks with floro vests to ride point and TEC.

Also. Maybe we could have people put their hand up who are prepared to take a pillion. That way anyone coming in their cage but would like to join the procession on a bike - even if it is pillion, could bring their gear with them and grab a lift.

[scuzeme]

Shit we probably could have helped with the intersections but im away in Palmy on Thursday, the NZ Police dont even help with parades anymore or very rarly they are just too busy.

I didnt know Grub but my sincere condolences to his family at this very difficult time.

Cheers.

[sinfull]

Someone needs to make the call whether we block intersections while escorting the hearse or not, if its split at a set of lights carnage could ensue if the front crew try to slow down or stop !

[Number One]

Trudes and I will be there in spirit.
I'll bring their cat and they can be even more present! :devil2:


Can't make the service sorry but will meet up with the ride before it leaves the church. See ya tomorrow night details for your sister on their way Kari.

[James Deuce]

Someone needs to make the call whether we block intersections while escorting the hearse or not, if its split at a set of lights carnage could ensue if the front crew try to slow down or stop !
It's illegal to do so and can result in unpleasant consequences for the people caught doing it.

You start at a common point and finish at a common point. There'll still be large blocks of motorcycles traveling together. I think the point will still be made irrespective of how large or small the group is.

[sinfull]

It's illegal to do so and can result in unpleasant consequences for the people caught doing it.

.
Awww right, i forget !

[nivram]

I'll be there.

[Sparky Bills]

Ill be there.

edit: Didnt notice the Pond meet, so will meet there.

[Ms Piggy]

Sorted, no longer need a lift. Ta!

[Weaver]

I'll be there at the pond

[RantyDave]

We need to leave earlier to get to the house at 1PM. If possible can we push back the elephant pond to meet at 12:30, leave 12:45 - with comments on whether this is a bit tight. I'll edit the original post (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1804890#post1804890) too...

dave

[flyingscotsman]

Big ups to Ranty Dave for sticking his hand up to help. Well done mate.

Following your lead, I've spoken to Mom and Kari (amongst others) today about the drive from the church to the airport so here's the plan ;

The church service starts at 2.00pm and should take an hour or so. There's some suggestion that we may have tea / coffee afterwards so the hearse will not leave the church until 3.45 - 4.00pm (ish).

Leaving the church, the route will take us down Discovery Drive, left onto Paremata Road to SH1 and on to Wellington. The intention is that the bikes will lead the hearse with any other cars behind the hearse.

As we approach Wellington we'll turn left (at the ferry terminal) onto Aotea Quay and head along Aotea / Waterloo / Customhouse & Jervois Quays then into Cable Street (past Te Papa) then hang a left into Oriental Parade. This was one of Brett's favourite bits of local road and Kari has requested we take him this way. Oriental Parade joins Evans Bay Parade which finishes just past the yacht club (a good place to re-group perhaps ?) where we turn left into Cobham Drive. Follow the signs for the airport. Straight on at the first roundabout and turn right at the really big roundabout at the end of Cobham Drive into Calabar Road. Keep in the right hand lane. Go straight on at the next small roundabout (the Caltex station should be on your left) then get into the left lane and follow the road (the golf club should be on your left) until you see the DHL Couriers building. Turn right at the end of the building into Freight Drive. Look for the Air New Zealand Cargo signs. The road curves round behind DHL building where it joins a chainlink fence to a carpark area on the right hand side. Follow this fence line around the right hand corner then turn first left. The Air NZ building is at the end of this short street. (You'll see a huge lighting tower as you make this last turn)

This last bit is a bit tricky so I did a short video earlier today but it's taking bloody ages to upload so I'll post the link later tonight - assuming it uploads.

Air NZ have agreed that we can park along the side of the big timber fence provided that we keep their entrance accessible for other customers, trucks, etc. We may not be there for too long anyway so it shouldn't be an issue.

Airport Operations have also been notified so they won't get concerned when we all rock on up.

Once we've said our goodbyes and left Brett in the care of the good people at Air NZ there was some thought of continuing the celebration somewhere.

Any suggestions ??

Graeme

[chanceyy]

Thought the Sandbar at mana may be a good place to get outta welly & have a drink .. not that far from hutt & those heading north again

good parking for a number of bikes etc

[RantyDave]

Euch. Bad title. Sounds very officious. Sorry, but I'd like to get a consistent story across just so when (not if) the group gets broken up by traffic lights or similar, we all know where we're going.

Basically the idea is to go along Wellington waterfront until we get to the airport. The current idea has also changed to "hearse follows a few bikes, rest follow behind", which sounds just fine to me.

So we should leave the church, head away from the lake (left IIRC), turn left onto James Cook Drive then left again when we get to the inlet. We'll head along this actually very cool piece of tarmac till we get to the twin roundabouts mentioned earlier - take the left lane, follow it round and go down the sliproad onto SH1.

A short way down SH1 is this huge set of lights - they stay red forever. If we get cut in half it would be good if the lead riders could slow a bit to let the others catch up. We have all the way to Wellington to sort it out so there's no hurry. Also note Ngauranga gorge (big wide downhill) will be marked 80 and they mean it. It's a genuinely nasty piece of road, too.

We'll ride to Wellington and take the first turn in marked "Aotea Quay" (IIRC) and follow the waterfront round from there all the way to the airport. If in doubt, turn left. Finally you'll go past the end of the runway to a big-arse roundabout. Turn right and stay in the right lane up the hill because the left filters off soon after the crest (more Wellington road design at it's finest). I don't know what we're doing at the airport - presumably it'd make sense to go in and park - I dunno, I'll ask around.

Afterwards I'd recommend getting out of Wellington before the worst of the rush hour. However, I live just round the corner - 162 Breaker Bay Road (claw foot bath on deck out front) - and while I wasn't planning on holding any kind of "do", anyone who wants/needs to pop in for the loo, maybe have a cuppa before a long ride or something similar is welcome to. Perhaps make yourself known to me beforehand? (I'll be on a white Street Triple). Warning: both cats and kids.

Maps for all the above are attached. Does this seem OK with everyone?

Dave

[chanceyy]

who will be the lead riders ? will they wear vests to distinguish them .. as they will be controlling everything from upfront & need to keep eye on whats going on behind

[RantyDave]

Right. So, what he said then. Except we pick up the story going down the side of the airport...


Go straight on at the next small roundabout (the Caltex station should be on your left) then get into the left lane and follow the road (the golf club should be on your left) until you see the DHL Couriers building. Turn right at the end of the building into Freight Drive. Look for the Air New Zealand Cargo signs. The road curves round behind DHL building where it joins a chainlink fence to a carpark area on the right hand side. Follow this fence line around the right hand corner then turn first left. The Air NZ building is at the end of this short street. (You'll see a huge lighting tower as you make this last turn)

This last bit is a bit tricky so I did a short video earlier today but it's taking bloody ages to upload so I'll post the link later tonight - assuming it uploads.
Fucking awesome. Good work, dude.

Dave

[RantyDave]

who will be the lead riders ?
Well I vote for putting flyingscotsman in a fluoro vest since he clearly knows where he's going when he gets to the sharp end. Other than that I'm not sure it matters, other than to pick people who are going to slow down when the group gets broken up :)

[madmal64]

Thought the Sandbar at mana may be a good place to get outta welly & have a drink .. not that far from hutt & those heading north again

good parking for a number of bikes etc

Now I could arrange for a move private venue in Tawa at the Tawa Squash Club if people are keen.
Bar, Lounge & I could arrange some snack food if required.
Any thoughts??
Infact Grab & Nasty did a fund raiser there for Shaun after his off at IOMTT

Could cater for 80 - 90 comfortably

[XP@]

See you at 2.

[flyingscotsman]

who will be the lead riders ? will they wear vests to distinguish them .. as they will be controlling everything from upfront & need to keep eye on whats going on behind

No prob being lead rider if that's whats needed but you ain't gonna see me riding in a vest..no sirreeee........unless it's that one with the.....na.never mind.....

[Pedrostt500]

Im happy to ride with any out of town KB'ers that dont know their way around Wellington.

[Duke girl]

To all those attending Grubs funeral, I would like to put forward a proposal.
I have arranged for the Vic Club race flags to be present.
My idea is that we form a Guard of Honour with the flags and motorcyles on his arrival at the church.
At the end of the service, as he is being carried from the church to the hearse, the placing of the chequered flag on top of his coffin will indicate the starting of engines, running until he is placed inside the hearse, then engines stopped.
We may like to talk about this as a group when we meet at the church.

[rat biker 08]

Hope to see the bikes come bown the coast and ride with them if not see you at 2 pm in whitby

[Nasty]

Well I vote for putting flyingscotsman in a fluoro vest since he clearly knows where he's going when he gets to the sharp end. Other than that I'm not sure it matters, other than to pick people who are going to slow down when the group gets broken up :)

I have multiple vests here if one is needed.

[chanceyy]

Hope to see the bikes come bown the coast and ride with them if not see you at 2 pm in whitby

once we have firm plans will post in here what time we are meeting at mobil on main road by lights .. more than welcome to join us

[Charlie41]

Managed to get time off work. Will see you on Thursday

[madmal64]

OK.
I have chatted with Kari & RantyDave and it is confirmed that the Tawa Squash Club will be the venue for all people wishing to meet up for a chat and and a drink if they wish after we have sent Brett on his way to Auckland.
The club manager has been informed that we will be showing up and we have the venue to ourselves from 4.00pm.
The club is really easy to find.

Leaving Wellington head up the motorway Highway 1
Take the Tawa Turnoff
Stay on this road past the 1st roundabout
Its the 1st building on the left past the roundabout. It large & blue, fairly hard to miss.
There will be plenty of parking right outside for bikes, but I will chat to the school next door tomorrow to see if we can use their place for more parking if required.

Full bar facilities & Tea & coffee will be available & light finger food will be available.

If anyone has got some dvds with Grub in them they would like to show or maybe a few bike related photos that they could put on a cd we have a large screen projector there that could be used.

[Mom]

Someone needs to make the call whether we block intersections while escorting the hearse or not, if its split at a set of lights carnage could ensue if the front crew try to slow down or stop !

By having a quick speed read through here tonight, dont stress about traffic management, the traffic will manage itself...LOL sheer volume of bikes will see that right. Spread out by light phases is ok, the bikes will just keep coming, and coming :niceone:


I'll bring their cat and they can be even more present! :devil2:
Can't make the service sorry but will meet up with the ride before it leaves the church. See ya tomorrow night details for your sister on their way Kari.


Thank you for picking me up #1, your taxi skills are impressive! Want a reference? :blip:


I have multiple vests here if one is needed.

I thought you had gone to bed already?

edit: oops you have...best I follow you good example

[team cudby]

we are riding down after i have done the school run to ongaonga leaving waipawa at 9am tomorrow

[Ms Piggy]

I have borrowed a friends car so if anyone needs a ride then PM me.

I'm coming from town so can pick up anyone between Wellington central and Whitby.

Cheers, Cathy

[nudemetalz]

We shall be there on bike.
Mrs Nudey will be riding the Guzzi V11 and I shall be pillion on another machine.

[speights_bud]

Will Be there tomorrow, riding alongside Team Cudby

[chanceyy]

Hi guys .. here are the times/plans with the crew who are coming down via SH 1

Those heading from Taranaki, Palmy, shannon .. Meet at BP Levin from 11.am,
Leave 11.20 sharp

(slight stop at Te Horo to pick up xr rider opp red cafe)

Arrive Pram Mobil (by lights) arrive 12.noon leave by 12.20pm & head to Paekakareki Hill (Grubs favourite road) .. stop on look out for 15 mins & head to Pahatanui inlet for a regroup before the short ride into Whitby with time to get organised, chat & relax before service starts at 2pm

[unhingedlizard]

short notice i know but I can give a pillion ride to anyone who wants it into wellington. will be at the duck pond at 12.30

[sels1]

I'm (just) back from the wild east coast and will meet up if the crew at Prm lights.

[chanceyy]

I'm (just) back from the wild east coast and will meet up if the crew at Prm lights.

See you there Sels :blip:

[metagoo]

I think suburbia can handle this one. I'm a neighbour, I say go for it. So long as we ride responsibly, it'll be safe and Grubb will have given the kids something to remember forever! My kids ain't going to miss it.

I'll be on the ride, also Andrew (BMW Dakar) who met Brett two weekends ago will come along

[RantyDave]

You're not supposed to quote a PM, but I'm going to anyway. This is what's wrong with my map of Whitby:


1) when going up Spinnaker, people need to _turn left at _Discovery Drive__ and then keep going until the church. Your directions say that once on Spinnaker keep going until you get to the church.

2) the marker on the map (B on this first one, then I think A on a subsequent one), actually takes you to Samuel Marsden School, which is about half a click from Kari's place. I'm pretty sure that most people will suss this and follow the crowd however.

I actually rode the route this evening and came to much the same conclusion, only less accurate because it was one of my thoughts.

Anyway, I'll put a gently revised map up tomorrow morning.

Dave



BTW, I had an excellent ride this evening. Was mint.

[Mom]

short notice i know but I can give a pillion ride to anyone who wants it into wellington. will be at the duck pond at 12.30

I have Carissa and Lani here they both want a pillion seat! Find a friend!




BTW, I had an excellent ride this evening. Was mint.

It is a lovely night, probably should be in bed, but we have company...

Thanks mate!

I am here as Carissa and Lani would love to "ride" tomorrow. They have gear and are here at Kari's. If anyone can offer a pillion ride from here to the church/airport that would be so cool. Number as usual (lol) 0274 599 925

Anne

[oscarnz]

My thoughts are with you all today, am disappointed I cant be there.
Ride safe, and give Grub a great send off.

Cheers
Carmen

[RantyDave]

I am here as Carissa and Lani would love to "ride" tomorrow
I can take one.

Dave

[Mom]

I can take one.

Dave

Thaks Dave, see you at the house.

[madmal64]

I can take one as well :done:

[Lissa]

Taking my bike gear in the car just in case :cool:

[Freebird]

I will be going from the church to the Airport and may have a seat

[Mom]

Carissa and Lani have a pillion ride. Lissa I am sure there will be someone here to give you a good ride today :D

[Bullitt]

I wont be able to make the funeral as I have work committments but Ill be there for the ride.

Happy to take a pillion as well if anyone needs it.

See you there

[Nasty]

Need a pillion ride for Lissa .. she will be at the house.

[Bullitt]

If you get stuck Lissa Im happy to take you though not from the House. I have met you before but if you dont remember me Im on a red supersport with a black and white ducati leather jacket.

[nivram]

Is the Church the one just before the shops, on the left? Sorry I don't know the area at all.

[sinfull]

think there will be enough bikes around that if anyones lost just follow em in !
My cell is 0272773533 take it down if yr unsure !
If ya get yaself lost text me the street yr on and i'll go out for a scout to find ya !

[Nasty]

Is the Church the one just before the shops, on the left? Sorry I don't know the area at all.

Yup .. by the shops up the top.

kari

[chanceyy]

Bikes all washed & ready to ride see you in a few hours :yes:

[RantyDave]

So, yeah, it's easy.

Coming over the heywards you bear left at the roundabout; follow the road to the turn for James Cook Drive (a left, opposite water, a pretty big junction); On James Cook Drive take the third right down Discovery Drive; This will take you past the church (which will be on the right) and very shortly after there's a left onto Karis street. The house is right at the very end.

Either join the ride at the Elephant pond at 12:30 to leave 12:45; get to the house before 1PM some other way; Or join us at the church around 3:30 if time is tight.

Right. Wash bike. Nice new chain oil. Pegs down.

Dave

[Mom]

Ok it is safe to visit I have had my shower :niceone:

[quallman1234]

Gotta wash my bike (admitting its never going to look that clean). Meet everyone at the pond.

[MIXONE]

Where ever you are riding from and what ever you are riding please take it easy.Better to be late for Grub's funeral than early for your own!

[Wasp]

I'm happy taking someone on the back of my bike too if needed

[Hawkeye]

When I put up the suggestion for pillion's I forgot to mention I could take one.
So If Lissa is still looking, I have one available.

[Maha]

Well I guess Brett will be leaving the house soon, thinking of you all, I hope the Capital has turned on a good one.

[MyGSXF]

Wishing you all the best for today Kari, sorry I can't be there in person, but will be riding with the group in spirit. :ride:

Please take care everyone :grouphug:

ride free Grub...:scooter:

[Nicksta]

ditto that myGSXF.....
thinking of you guys.. kari and family....
sorry i cant be there.

[MIXONE]

Well I guess Brett will be leaving the house soon, thinking of you all, I hope the Capital has turned on a good one.

A beatiful 23 deg with just a light breeze so you don't swelter in your leathers.A great day for a ride!
I had to slip away to get home for the kids afterschool.Around 80 bikes of all shapes and sizes at the chapel.

[Maha]

A beatiful 23 deg with just a light breeze so you don't swelter in your leathers.A great day for a ride!
I had to slip away to get home for the kids afterschool.Around 80 bikes of all shapes and sizes at the chapel.

Cool.....he would have loved that.
:2thumbsup

[Maha]

Just spoke to Anne and she said they are on they way into Wellington with many bikes following, someone is also on the Porirua over bridge with a video camera getting it all on tape.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

A beatiful 23 deg with just a light breeze so you don't swelter in your leathers.A great day for a ride!
I had to slip away to get home for the kids afterschool.Around 80 bikes of all shapes and sizes at the chapel.

It's a pity there was no follow on with an escort from Auckland Airport back to Remuera.

Good to see such a great turn out from the welly crew for Grub/brett :2thumbsup guys. Keri thoughts are with you love.:hug:

[Maha]

It's a pity there was no follow on with an escort from Auckland Airport back to Remuera.



Still time to organise one, the plane hasn't left Wellington yet.
Start a thread, I am sure there will be those around that make it.
Or is Pete at work?

[Maha]

Just spoken to Kari, the plane is delayed half an hour, now looking at a 6.30 departure....8pm at Auckland??

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Still time to organise one, the plane hasn't left Wellington yet.
Start a thread, I am sure there will be those around that make it.
Or is Pete at work?


unfortunely it's a tade late now to do it justice so will leave it for tomorrows.



Oh yes pete is at work but he is only 15 mins away.

[rodimus]

Wicked, glad the weather was superb!

Any pics of the procession?

[bykee]

A very fitting farewell to Brett, ride safe my neighbour, I'm still in shock.

[aer0]

gutted that i couldnt make it - got loaded with a bunch of work just after lunch :(
i did go to the roof of our building and watch all the bikes go past following him as they went past porirua.

[Hitcher]

There were over 80 bikes following the hearse to the airport. The entourage spanned the length of the Linden straight.

The service was a great celebration of Grub's life. The celebrant did an outstanding job, as did everybody who made tribute. Kari's comments were inspiring.

Photos were taken, but not by me. I imagine these will be posted in due course.

Grub has touched many lives in a positive way. Today's turnout and the contributions online are testament to that.

[nudemetalz]

I was onboard the back of a ZX9R so I took some pics and movies.
The movies are not bad but lots of wind noise so I'm going to combine them all into one movie and dub a song over it,..perhaps "Dust in the wind" ?

Here's the pics. Excuse the quality, it's hard to take pics when you're getting bounced around !!!

Rest in Peace, Grub/Brett..

[nudemetalz]

more pix...

[Lissa]

It was a lovely day, and to see all you guys and gals escorting Brett to the church and to the airport put a lump in my throat. Kari is an inspiring person, and I dont mean that lightly, you are awesome chick. What an amazing celebration of Brett's life it was and I am so happy I was there to say goodbye.

Thanks to those who offered me a pillion, I wish I could have taken you up on the offer but I had to get home to my little boy.

[Paul in NZ]

Well - it was inspirational (and sobering) and the celebrant did a grand job.

Kari - wow - what can i say, that was a brave, and classy act mate and worthy of brett. I was just so impressed and proud for you. WELL DONE!!

Great send off ride folks - lets not do it again soon eh?

[325rocket]

The service was a great celebration of Grub's life. The celebrant did an outstanding job.

very true. goes to show there is always so much more to people then meets the eye. i feel like a bit of a fraud posting here as i didnt know Grub that well, about 4 - 5 rides i think but i can honestly say after learning more about him today the world is worse off for not having him in it.

[Paul in NZ]

very true. goes to show there is always so much more to people then meets the eye. i feel like a bit of a fraud posting here as i didnt know Grub that well, about 4 - 5 rides i think but i can honestly say after learning more about him today the world is worse off for not having him in it.


Don't be daft - how much do we really know about people? How much do we need to know before we like them?? Pfft - I fell in love with Vicki the second I saw her and we have been together 30 years. When its all said and done, all you can aspire to is a great send off - brett managed that and the worlds better off for him having been here!

[nivram]

What an awesome send off for Grub, an amazing site to see all those bikes escorting him to the airport, big thanks to all that organized this -Well done!

[MIXONE]

Hopefully one or two pics.
Scuse the quality.$50 digi.

[Dodger]

A few photos.
I took more, but my free camera ate them :(

[Pedrostt500]

I felt honoured just to take part in the ride, I had only meet Grub twice before.

[scumdog]

I felt honoured just to take part in the ride, I had only meet Grub twice before.


One of the most frusrating things for me is that I met so many people at the Sand-bar that night I was up your way I can't recall if I really met Grub - and what he looked like.

Gargh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sels1?? Riffer? anybody help??

But anyway, he'd have been chuffed to have been held in such high regard.:sunny:

[Number One]

Was an awesome sight to see that huge long line of bikes stretching round the inlet and down the motorway :niceone: I reckon there were more bikes there today than what there was at the Welly cheesecutter ride...though my view was somewhat different this time round so I may be completely wrong...but anywhooo

Always great to catch up in person with some of you mad KBers but as someone said earlier - lets not do this again for a very very long time eh...Be careful out there everyone :hug:

I hope the weather man is kind again tomorrow in Auckland and I know that it was a huge buzz for the whanau to see so many bikers turn out to support Kari and pay their respects to Grub...do your thing AKL :yes:

Top bloke, very fitting farewell - RIP and know that we will be looking out for your Kari.

[Maha]

Was an awesome sight to see that huge long line of bikes stretching round the inlet and down the motorway :niceone: I reckon there were more bikes there today than what there was at the Welly cheesecutter ride...though my view was somewhat different this time round so I may be completely wrong...but anywhooo

Always great to catch up in person with some of you mad KBers but as someone said earlier - lets not do this again for a very very long time eh...Be careful out there everyone :hug:

I hope the weather man is kind again tomorrow in Auckland and I know that it was a huge buzz for the whanau to see so many bikers turn out to support Kari and pay their respects to Grub...do your thing AKL :yes:

Top bloke, very fitting farewell - RIP and know that we will be looking out for your Kari.

Nice post Number that is one, is that you in pic two post 153?

[Number One]

is that you in pic two post 153?

Nah that is my MUCH fatter twin sister :lol: Pity there wasn't any censorship going on with the number plates Nudey - how am I supposed to maintain some mystery?!

Actually that's the only pic I have of me riding my big girls bike..I look funny :rolleyes:

BTW Maha - give that lady of yours another big hug from us Monsters and have one yourself too for sharing her with Kari this week. She has been wonderful support (not just for Kari) and I know she is very very tired and has missed you heaps. I think she might even deserve a super long foot rub!

[Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)]

Grub sure went out in style - deepest respect and admiration to you Kari, your strength, acceptance and courage is an inspiration to us all. (I dusted my bike). It was an awesome experience to be part of the ride to the airport. Bikes for miles.

In one of the above pictures there are bikes lined up and a sign above it saying "The Healthiest Sport". Did anyone else notice this?? Bit ironic but you have to see the humour in it.

An awesome send off for a great guy.

Cheers Shirley

[riffer]

Very moving and fitting ceremony. Kari - I would be proud to be half the public speaker you are - and at such a time too.

Great send off guys. Sad occasion but its great to meet up with others again.

[Bren]

I was gutted that I could not make it. Good to see such a turnout by the pics and comments

Ride the free and easy Roads Brett...

[chanceyy]

Kari & Brett have the generosity of spirit, they have opened their homes & hearts to a number of ppl over the years, regardless of age, gender or personal beliefs. They both epitomise the Biker spirit in full

Kari - your Lover will be busting at the seams proud of you today, you truely are an inspirational woman .. one I am proud to call my friend.

Brett mate I know you had to be watching from above .. prob pissed off cause you would want to be riding the roads yourself .. fantastic weather for riding, hope you jumped on the back of many bikes today .. but now RIP until we meet again

to Mom .. thank you, thank you, thank you ... you have been a complete rock for so many ppl, but most of all to Kari .. we are grateful

and to the rest of the bytches .. :2thumbsup great to have us together today .. next time let it just be for fun :yes:

[Hitcher]

Kiwi Biker Bitches, you rock! All strength to you.

[Mom]

I am home safe and sound.

It has been a rare privilege to be able to spend these past 5 days with Kari to help her through. To all of you that came to the house during the week, for all the messages of love and support, for coming along today to help celebrate the life of Grub, THANK YOU!

I have met so many wonderful people this week. I am struggling to remember my own name at the moment, let alone all I have met.

Thank you for all your hugs today, it certainly helped.

[et al]

I feel very priviliged to have been there today. What a great turnout. Like others have said Kari was truly inspirational. Well done to all those who provided close support to Kari over the past days and also to those who played various parts in making this such a memorable occasion today. Made me feel very proud to be part of our "biker" community.

[Skunk]

An awesome celebration of Grubs life.

Sorry for the quality - I was riding at the time.

[Her_C4]

I was gutted that I could not make it. Good to see such a turnout by the pics and comments

Ride the free and easy Roads Brett...

Ditto, I am very disappointed that I could not make it today. Fantastic to see so many bikes in honour of Brett, and in support of Kari.

The best of the best of KB.... this is a very moving tribute.

[James Deuce]

Very well done everyone who supported Kari over the last few days and those who helped organise a most appropriate tribute.

I was there in spirit and kept an eye on the clock so I could remember all the good things I could think of about Grub a times when everyone else would have been doing the same.

[sels1]

One of the most frusrating things for me is that I met so many people at the Sand-bar that night I was up your way I can't recall if I really met Grub - and what he looked like.

Gargh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Sels1?? Riffer? anybody help?? :

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1705100#post1705100

post no.3 pic 2 is Grub, taken that night.

I feel priviliged to have taken part in todays sendoff for Brett. Kari, you were amazing. It was a great service. Farewell Grub.

And you Welly KBers, and the ones that came from out of town....awesome. What a great community.

[scumdog]

Thanks for that sels1 - yep, sadly as I expected it was his face I had in my mind.:(

RIP Grub, at least I got to meet you.

[nadroj]

We got home safely just before 11pm. An occasion where I was proud to be a KBer.

[sinfull]

It's a pity there was no follow on with an escort from Auckland Airport back to Remuera.

:
After today, even in spirit we need to rest !

A very fitting farewell to Brett, ride safe my neighbour, I'm still in shock. Nice plate !


There were over 80 bikes following the hearse to the airport. The entourage spanned the length of the Linden straight.

The service was a great celebration of Grub's life. The celebrant did an outstanding job, as did everybody who made tribute. Kari's comments were inspiring.

Photos were taken, but not by me. I imagine these will be posted in due course.

Grub has touched many lives in a positive way. Today's turnout and the contributions online are testament to that. More applause !!!! How many services do you go to (too many) where you have a lump in ya throat and want to stand up and cheer in a space of minutes ?


Kari is an inspiring person, and I dont mean that lightly, you are awesome chick. Aie ! A rock


Kari - wow - what can i say, that was a brave, and classy act mate and worthy of brett. I was just so impressed and proud for you. WELL DONE!!
Aie again ! You guys in sequence here ?




very true. goes to show there is always so much more to people then meets the eye. i feel like a bit of a fraud posting here as i didnt know Grub that well, about 4 - 5 rides i think but i can honestly say after learning more about him today the world is worse off for not having him in it.
And you are not alone in missing out !


Don't be daft - how much do we really know about people? How much do we need to know before we like them?? Pfft - I fell in love with Vicki the second I saw her and we have been together 30 years. When its all said and done, all you can aspire to is a great send off - brett managed that and the worlds better off for him having been here! Light that lantern !

Was a day of both happiness and sadness ! I hate funerals !!! Make me want to cry !
Can't say i knew Brett long enough, but know that online the cheeky prick would come out with sommit like "cryings good, keeps the tear ducts workin, who knows when ya might get a bug in the eye !"
Today was a cellibration of Grubs life and i'm happy !
Thank you Kari !

[nadroj]

More pics.

[GurlRacer]

Haha... the troublesome picture.. look at Mrs Zukin! :laugh: I saw the camera so popped out of the way... you can see me feet :D

Anyhow...

What a beautiful funeral! I was humbled to be part of it today and I wish to extend my thanks to my big KB family! You lot are the tops! The amount of support I have seen towards Kari, Flea and each other is amazing! I am very proud, to call you my family :)

We just got home from Wellington now... after staying at the squash club for a while... to which I almost (probably did) get myself in trouble! And off up to Auckland we go tomorrow for the next funeral :) Lucky man!

Thanks to everyone again
:)

[Nasty]

My darling would be so amazed at what happened today. Being taken into the airport by so many people - who all were just so fantastic .. and so fully supportive today. It was so cool to look back from the front car and not see the end of the bikes.

It was also funny and amazing all the little parts that people played in making today a day that my lover would be so proud of .. and to call himself a kiwibiker. I can't thank you guys enough. It was quite funny leading my darling into the chuch today ... I was later told that most people follow the herst... I just said that it was ok ..cos Grub would have follow me to the ends of the earth and I wasn't ready to change that just yet.

As I again took the lead to depart the church ... looking back at the people there, the family (mine is huge) .. the friends ... bowlers, club members, work collegues both Grubs and mine, kiwibikers and just those who just touched our lives for a short time and those who touched them for a long time, I remember that no matter what and no matter who Grub always cherished time with everyone we met.

My darling is coming home. I know .. well ... its a different box, but I bought him home so her mother could grieve him and she is giving him back so that we can take and scatter him to the ends of the earth .. and you know i think I might in time.

Today is the another day to say good bye .. that you know .. that is ok ... to say he loved me to death .. to those of you who saw us know .. problem is I didn't mean that to be literally!

I take the strength from yesterday and from you guys to get through the next wee period .. I will be home in a few days .. if anyone wants to stop in for a coffee .. feel free ... our home has always been and will always be an open home for those who are travelling or just taking the time to shoot the shit.

Thanks to everyone who participated in todays sendoff ... each and every role was well played ... there is little else i can say at this point.

Kia kaha to you all ... I know I am strong .. my man helped me to become that way ...

[elle-f]

What can I add? Just an incredibly inspirational and sad day.

HUGS to you Kari. and yes, that bitches photo - it's a little bit scary to have so many in one place :wari:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

My darling would be so amazed at what happened today. Being taken into the airport by so many people - who all were just so fantastic .. and so fully supportive today. It was so cool to look back from the front car and not see the end of the bikes.

It was also funny and amazing all the little parts that people played in making today a day that my lover would be so proud of .. and to call himself a kiwibiker. I can't thank you guys enough. It was quite funny leading my darling into the chuch today ... I was later told that most people follow the herst... I just said that it was ok ..cos Grub would have follow me to the ends of the earth and I wasn't ready to change that just yet.

As I again took the lead to depart the church ... looking back at the people there, the family (mine is huge) .. the friends ... bowlers, club members, work collegues both Grubs and mine, kiwibikers and just those who just touched our lives for a short time and those who touched them for a long time, I remember that no matter what and no matter who Grub always cherished time with everyone we met.

My darling is coming home. I know .. well ... its a different box, but I bought him home so her mother could grieve him and she is giving him back so that we can take and scatter him to the ends of the earth .. and you know i think I might in time.

Today is the another day to say good bye .. that you know .. that is ok ... to say he loved me to death .. to those of you who saw us know .. problem is I didn't mean that to be literally!

I take the strength from yesterday and from you guys to get through the next wee period .. I will be home in a few days .. if anyone wants to stop in for a coffee .. feel free ... our home has always been and will always be an open home for those who are travelling or just taking the time to shoot the shit.

Thanks to everyone who participated in todays sendoff ... each and every role was well played ... there is little else i can say at this point.

Kia kaha to you all ... I know I am strong .. my man helped me to become that way ...



Awsome words there Keri. I hade better make sure i bring 2 hankies today because reading that i have started already. :love::hug:

[Duke girl]

Kari you were truley amazing the way you stood in front of everyone and said the words you did about your Lover and soulmate Grub. You had so much strength which was admired by all of us that were there to say our final farewells to 1 amazing guy who touched all of our hearts in so many different ways.

I know that all of us who were there yesterday and also for those who couldn't be will be thinking of you today at the Auckland Service.
Grub, I know will be with us all while out riding the highways like he was yesterday and the memory of him will live with so many of us forever.

It was a pleasure to have known you and I know that you will always be in my heart and thoughts, not only while riding but also while at the race track.

RIDE FREE MY FRIEND.

[ynot slow]

What can I add? Just an incredibly inspirational and sad day.

HUGS to you Kari. and yes, that bitches photo - it's a little bit scary to have so many in one place :wari:

Absolutely right on the button.

And what were all them ladies doing out of the bloody kitchen again,doh.




Running away again before I get :bash:

[Maha]

Absolutely right on the button.

And what were all them ladies doing out of the bloody kitchen again,doh.




Running away again before I get :bash:

They all look soft to me Tony....:dodge:

But I wouldn't want to mess with any of them.:no:

[henry]

Some more photos...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/12656878@N06/sets/72157609011226431/

[MSTRS]

Twas an honour to be a part of yesterday's proceedings. And to help Grub on his journey.
Can I just take this opportunity to remind everyone of the great spirit and camaraderie that seems to bind us bikers? The one that comes to the forefront at times of tragedy. The one that has us go out of our way to help others. The one that makes us stand out from the 'ordinary' crowd.
And also a huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to all who provided the means for some to be there yesterday. Some who might otherwise have been unable to lend their support to Kari.
Never stop doing what you do, Kiwibikers.

[Dodger]

Some more photos...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/12656878@N06/sets/72157609011226431/

Nice pics,
although colour would be nicer <_<

[nudemetalz]

When we were going down Calabar Drive (the one that runs alongside Welly Airport runway), did anyone else see the DC-3 take-off as we rode down there?

I thought that was awesome timing, especially how Brett was a keen aviator.

[Skunk]

Yep, we were doing catch-up and saw it go overhead. Beautiful timing.

[sunhuntin]

When we were going down Calabar Drive (the one that runs alongside Welly Airport runway), did anyone else see the DC-3 take-off as we rode down there?

I thought that was awesome timing, especially how Brett was a keen aviator.

i think i may have heard it. i know i glanced up at a plane that was making a hell of a racket as we arrived at the airport. no clue what it was though.

it was an amazing funeral and very well organised. thank you to everyone who attended and behaved themselves. aside from a few cagers thinking they were bikes and breaking up the line, the ride in went perfectly. aside from the circumstances, it was good to see old friends and meet new ones. it was a send off grub would have been proud of

susan and i were honored to do our duty as riders and pay our respects to grub. unfortunately, the video susan was supposed to be doing didnt work at all and we didnt get anything. :mad: i think she might not have pressed the button or something.

stayed at madmals last night... thanks heaps bud! you and your family are awesome [specially jade! :hug:]
good ride home today. just took my time and pootled along mostly at 90, but reaching 110 if the mood took me. LOTS of camera cops parked up... one just north of otaki just after the uphill. luckily, a cage flashed its lights and i was able to slow down in time. another on the foxton strait right after a passing lane. was doing 98 by the time i was in front of him, lol. there were other cars parked up that i suspected, but wasnt sure of.
had a stack of harleys catch up with me by whangahu at the road
works... so i was surrounding with rumbles going up the hill.

sending thoughts to those in auckland.

[nudemetalz]

i think i may have heard it. i know i glanced up at a plane that was making a hell of a racket as we arrived at the airport. no clue what it was though.


DC-3's don't make a racket, they make pure music !! :hug:

Brett would have thoroughly agreed with this.

(BTW That one you're referring to was a Dash-8).

[sunhuntin]

DC-3's don't make a racket, they make pure music !! :hug:

Brett would have thoroughly agreed with this.

(BTW That one you're referring to was a Dash-8).

lol. if i cant identify what it is, its a racket :yes:. a plane took off right over our heads as susan and i were leaving. i didnt get a look as i was attempting to keep with with team cudby [hopeless endeavour! i hate wellington traffic!] but it was pretty cool.

[madmal64]

stayed at madmals last night... thanks heaps bud! you and your family are awesome [specially jade! :hug:]


Ha! no worries. You know where we are if you new a place and Jade has a new friend.

[Elysium]

Good photos there. The weather gods sure played their part judging by the nice weather in those shots.

[Paul in NZ]

DC-3's don't make a racket, they make pure music !! :hug:

Brett would have thoroughly agreed with this.



If I can hear it over the Guzzi its officially a racket... Funny old things DC3's eh?

[sweetp]

It was a great ride and a great service. I have had the privilage of living with Brett and Kari and also of reading his C.V. What was said only scratched the surface of who he was as a person.

The first memory i have of Brett and Kari was at TSS and i was buying my gear - hadn't even got a bike but was getting ready for when i found one. They had popped in to get something and just chatted with me. I remember them talking on the Nolans and me just thinking how nice they are.

They were my first introduction to kiwibikers and really set the benchmark high, but Thursday reiterated how lovely people really are.

One thing that Grub could never pass up was a wave thread, they just made him smile so wave:) my friend, ride on.

[MSTRS]

One more photo - taken at one of Grub's favourite places.

[Gareth51]

It was a wounderfull send off for a wounderfull man,I'm pleased to have been part of it.Was great to see so many Kbers there