North Island: Zukin Memorial Ride (27 June 2009) [Archive]

GurlRacer

11th March 2009, 07:54

Rosie

11th March 2009, 08:08

Sounds like a great idea. I'd be keen to go :niceone:

MsKABC

11th March 2009, 08:11

That sounds like a wonderful idea GR! Good on you :) I'd be keen to participate but I'd have to get all my ducks in a row first :laugh:

GurlRacer

11th March 2009, 08:13

Thanks :D

Well, you should have plently of time to organise your ducks :laugh:

Any questions just flick me a PM :)

Quasievil

11th March 2009, 08:26

Would love to go on that one but as I dont have a bike I think it might be a bit tricky......I could always drag the bbq up from Hams tho for lunch ??

GurlRacer

11th March 2009, 08:28

Yeah thats a great idea :D
Funny you should mention that - sausages was always the favourite for Zukin :D

Wow - thanks so much everyone for you support!!

MSTRS

11th March 2009, 09:36

You know it's happening 'round these parts, eh? YT and I are starting work on it. Won't be Adv friendly tho :eek:

GurlRacer

11th March 2009, 10:16

No I didn't! But that's cool... this one will just be a very special one :)

MSTRS

11th March 2009, 10:19

Aha. Mum knows all about it. Fundraiser memorial ride etc for the local chopper

MadDuck

11th March 2009, 14:17

What a great idea GR. I will do my best to make it.

If my ducks line up with KABCs ducks that is....

yungatart

11th March 2009, 15:18

Great idea, GR! Your dad would be so proud of you...

If my ducks line up with KABCs ducks that is....

Not to mention that pussy of yours :whistle:

Mom

11th March 2009, 16:01

What a great idea GR. I will do my best to make it.

If my ducks line up with KABCs ducks that is....

With your name how could they not? I may have to check the lay of my ducks too :yes:

Not to mention that pussy of yours :whistle:

Yeah right, if anyone needs to mind their pussy it has to be you :dodge:

Great idea GurlRacer, you should raise the funds for the Westpac helicopter, I will never forget being in that heli base last year.

GurlRacer

11th March 2009, 20:06

Cool thanks guys :D

I'll start making some plans then :)

nana_mac

23rd March 2009, 20:41

Great thought Gr I will be there with you to remember a wounderful son, husband and father and a true friend to all that knew him.:ride:

yungatart

24th March 2009, 06:50

Great thought Gr I will be there with you to remember a wounderful son, husband and father and a true friend to all that knew him.:ride:

Hey nana mac, how are you? Must come and visit soon for some of your scones....mmmmm
Welcome to KB!!

ynot slow

24th March 2009, 12:12

Great thought Gr I will be there with you to remember a wounderful son, husband and father and a true friend to all that knew him.:ride:

Was at relay 4 life in New Plymouth last Saturday,as we were doing opening lap thought of Zukin and family was great to meet them on the ride 4 life.

tri boy

24th March 2009, 18:12

Every time I venture out on a longish ride now, I say "Hi" to Scott, and wish that he was still riding with us.
If at all possible, kanny and myself will be there.

nana_mac

25th March 2009, 22:42

Just give me yell for more scones and piklets anytime. I be up there easter.

skidMark

25th March 2009, 23:15

Yep, will be there... :yes:

TOTO

31st March 2009, 14:48

would be keen - rain or shine :niceone:

GurlRacer

31st March 2009, 16:32

Excellent :)

I have written up an information pack now, just waiting to confirm with Westpac Rescue Helicopter before I post it up.

Cheers everyone!

GurlRacer

17th April 2009, 13:17

First post updated :D

Hitcher

17th April 2009, 13:19

Lani, what could be a good idea is to post a bank account for KBers who can't participate in the ride to make a contribution to what is an outstandingly great initiative.

GurlRacer

17th April 2009, 13:21

Yeah will do :D

Can't edit my first post ... ahhhh?

Tink

17th April 2009, 13:59

This is why I like KB... !:2thumbsup

GurlRacer

17th April 2009, 21:04

Well, it's done now :D

nana_mac

3rd May 2009, 14:52

:scooter:Well done Lany as you know all the family will be up there for you and Mum. You have done an incrediable job with all this. Your Dad would be sooooo proud of his little girl. As your family we are also proud of you. I have printed the notice off and will start collecting at this end for a wounderful cause as who knows when anyone may need them. Their care of our loved one was most appreciated to us all.

McDuck

3rd May 2009, 17:31

I will be in even if i am in the car :)

GurlRacer

14th May 2009, 13:51

All has been finalised, I will be heading up to the Coromandel from Wellington via Napier on the Friday. I'll be heading back Sunday or Monday (university holiday's are great!)

Aucklanders & Hamiltonians - this could be a day trip for you... be there and support the helicopter! :D

Hawkes Bay guys - are you coming? :D

Wellingtonian's - I'll be there... will you? :bleh:

Each donation made will recieve and official thanks from the Westpac Rescue Helicopter organisation :) If you can't make the ride, but would still like to make a donation PM me and I will send you details of a internet/bank deposit. We (and the helicopter) would greatly appreciate any donation made. :) And don't forget, the largest donation gets a free Rescue teddy :)

nadroj

14th May 2009, 15:42

Colville..

GurlRacer

28th May 2009, 13:37

I know a few people coming :D

Who else is? Send me a PM :D

GurlRacer

28th May 2009, 15:09

Calendar link for your reference!
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2009-6-27&c=0

tri boy

28th May 2009, 17:40

Hi Lani,
Me n Kanny are still planning on going.
Maybe put an attendee list up on the calendar thread, to help you track numbers. A mod can you if needed.
Brent.

Nasty

28th May 2009, 17:45

Hi Lani,
Me n Kanny are still planning on going.
Maybe put an attendee list up on the calendar thread, to help you track numbers. A mod can you if needed.
Brent.

That is done!

tri boy

28th May 2009, 17:47

So it is:Punk:

chanceyy

30th May 2009, 09:33

Hey Lani Gurl .. Will not be able to make this one as be heading home from the olds (mum's op) but I will be wishing you a most successful day, in memory of a great dad, husband, freind, man :hug:

TOTO

23rd June 2009, 10:56

I will be there. see you all on saturday :yes:

cooneyr

23rd June 2009, 12:34

Bugger it I missed this thread till Lani's PM today. I'll not be able to get up there for the day unfortunatly but will be thinking of Zukin and family. Take care out there.

Cheers R

Aslan

23rd June 2009, 20:38

Bugger it I missed this thread till Lani's PM today. I'll not be able to get up there for the day unfortunatly but will be thinking of Zukin and family. Take care out there.

Cheers R

I'm with Ryan on this Lani and McIssac family - I'll try and post a thread in the Adventure Rider section drawing attention to this opportunity to honour your Dad, son, husband, brother's memory - RIP Scott - often in our thoughts - cheers Aslan :scooter:

Nasty

23rd June 2009, 21:06

I am not able to make it .. but you know hes never far from my thoughts :)

tri boy

23rd June 2009, 21:45

Got saturday off, so i'll be there.

Ruralman

24th June 2009, 21:46

Hi everyone,

This has now been all finalised - Please download the PDF document here.

Westpac Rescue Helicopter is going to be our charity - they already wish to extend their thanks to everyone supporting this ride. :)

Please contact me if you have any questions :)

Cheers
Lani :)

For those who cannot attend but still wish to make a donation -
Bank account details: (Posted shortly)

Calendar link for your reference!
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2009-6-27&c=0

Hi there, I just found this thread and well done for your efforts.
I met Scott and your mum and you and the rest of your extended family when we were doing the inaugural Sth Island passes ride a couple of years ago. We all had dinner together in Franz Joseph (the night the Honda Riders group walked out without paying!!!) and we had met up earlier on our trip (Picton I think)
I admired what you were doing then as a big family adventure and was really upset when I heard of Scott's death.
Great that you are remembering him in this way and I hope the event is successful
kind regards
Bruce McCorkindale

GurlRacer

24th June 2009, 23:03

Yes, of course I remember that :)
You had some kind of weird fasination with thumbs.... :lol:

Blackbird

25th June 2009, 10:22

Hi Lani,

I live 2km from Coromandel town centre down on the harbour. I'll be home all week end (decorating sadly). I have a 4x4 and a trailer and if anyone should suffer the misfortune of a breakdown, I'd be happy to turn out and recover to Coromandel. Home number is 07 866 8311.

All the very best for the ride.

Geoff

kanny

26th June 2009, 09:15

Sorry i cannot make it on that day.Triboy will go on my behalf.My thoughts will be with you.Ride safe guys and gals.

my-bonaventure

26th June 2009, 10:40

Thinking of you on this ride ...............Enjoy the day ............. be good or be good at it

GurlRacer

26th June 2009, 13:15

Thanks for your support everyone :) The family and I are off to the Coromandel in the next 10 minutes...!

Don't forget, if you want to support the ride, but can't make it on the day, you can donate to the cause doing the following...
Deposit money into account 02-0688-0089460-083, and put a reference in as Zukin. Then send me a PM or email stating you deoposited money with your postal address. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter crew will then send you a letter thanking you for your contribution.

:)

MSTRS

26th June 2009, 13:18

Hope it all goes well, Lani. This household is planning on going to Kairakau for a time of reflection.

tri boy

28th June 2009, 09:18

Yesterday was quite a moving day for me, and obviously for Scott's family also.
The ride from Hamilton to Paeroa was blanketed in Hauraki plains fog, and only lifted between there and Thames.
From Thames nth, up the Pohutokawa lined firth road, sea mist covered the area, and gentlely enveloped the road and hills right through to Te Kouma, and cleared at Coro town.
The ride through to the Colville store is one of the nth islands iconic back country trips, and at the store I caught up with NannaMac and family members.:hug:
Small groups made the short drive over the hill to the bridge that tragically claimed Scott.
The farmer, (John) who was first on the scene popped down to reflect on that morning with us, and helped by just being there. Nice to know Scotty had such a grounded bloke with him.
The ride home was a mixture of emotions and moments of Scott memories.
Darkness fell as I left Paeroa again, and heavy fog right back to my home gate kept me on my toes. (I think Scott would have have wry smile on his dial, as it those kind of rides that do harden you up.
Rest easy buddy, knowing you are still riding with many of us.

tri boy

28th June 2009, 09:25

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Bass

29th June 2009, 12:33

Nicky and I are pleased that we went. I hadn't realised just how much of himself that Scott gave to his community.
On the way home down the western side of the peninsula, we crested the hill just where it reaches the coast again to see the whole Firth of Thames laid out below us and blanketed with fog, as far as we could see, both to the north and south. Looked like a cotton wool blanket with the Hunuas forming the opposite side. It was quite spectacular and put the finishing touch on a very worthwhile day.
Well done Lani!

GurlRacer

29th June 2009, 13:44

Thanks to those that came along :) And thanks to all those who have donated :)

I forgot to get pictures, as I ended up on the back of a bike (Woohoo!) but different family members got pictures, so I'll be sure to post them up when I get hold of them :)

nana_mac

29th June 2009, 20:47

ynot slow

29th June 2009, 21:56

Our family traveled to Scotty's accident site on Saturday. It was a moving experince for my family as they hadn't been before. I would like to take this oppertunity to thank all of you who attended, it was great to meet you all. Thank you triboy for your comments. If you are ever down in the Wairarapa do take time to call.

Was thinking of the ride over weekend,rest assured will call in next time down your way.

You have every reason to be proud of a certain young girl and her mum that's for sure.

nana_mac

2nd August 2009, 22:12

Hi all, here are some pictures of Zukins memorial taken by the family.

tri boy

24th June 2010, 06:45

Second Anniversary.
This weekend is the second anniversary of Scotty's tragic accident on "that bridge", just north of Colville store.
I'm planning on pootling up there to help keep this crazy ol biking life we live in perspective. This isn't a holla out for a group ride, just my way of keeping his memory alive.
Next time you hit the starter to go for a ride, say hi to scotty as you pass your front gate. He will watch out for you, I'm certain of that.
Peace.