Katiepie donation thread (a Kiwi Biker whip round)

**Big Dave** · 27th April 2011, 13:14

Originally Posted by Spearfish

a cadbury picnic bar floating in the public pool just to see the reaction, JRandom's skill was to pinch off the ends to make it look more realistic.

Aye. And some even left the pool in disgust.

There should be a anti-social networking survival scoop.

**Maha** · 27th April 2011, 13:17

Originally Posted by Spearfish

Yeah but what does Katie think?

She posted her response, so I understood she saw it for what it is..... a cadbury picnic bar floating in the public pool just to see the reaction, JRandom's skill was to pinch off the ends to make it look more realistic.

You know why turds are tappered eh?...so that your arse dont close with a Bang!

**Spearfish** · 27th April 2011, 13:56

Originally Posted by Maha

You know why turds are tappered eh?...so that your arse dont close with a Bang!

Thank fark for that, imagine the embarrassment of going to a girlfriends place, getting the coffee squits and trying to hide the sound of a popcorn machine going off in the bogg...farkin first date nightmare.

**mattathm** · 27th April 2011, 14:00

Originally Posted by Spearfish

Thank fark for that, imagine the embarrassment of going to a girlfriends place, getting the coffee squits and trying to hide the sound of a popcorn machine going off in the bogg...farkin first date nightmare.

Popcorn machine......

Or mimiking pigeons leaving a park all at once.....

**Oblivion** · 27th April 2011, 14:14

Originally Posted by mattathm

Popcorn machine......

Or mimiking pigeons leaving a park all at once.....

Detonating Proximity Bomb in 3...2...1...

**Hitcher** · 27th April 2011, 14:18

If the collectors of the Hitcher Whip-around hadn't invested the proceeds on a Lotto ticket, I would have happily donated that to the cause.

Joking aside, it's times like these where the genuine and heart-felt support of fellow bikers is immeasurably more valuable than a few golden coins rattling around in a coffee jar.

**Ladydragon** · 27th April 2011, 14:29

Little bit more extra added too

**Gone Burger** · 13th May 2011, 16:38

Good day fellow Kiwibikers.

I have had a rollercoaster of a ride over the past 7 weeks, to say the least. Up, down, forwards, backwards, right way up, completely wrong way up. But as each day passes, new things happen to make you wake up and remember what a fantastic life it can be. I have had my bad days, and lent on many of you during these times. I must apoligise, I know I have been heavy at times (not just talking about since the accident, many of you have held me up for a long time now). But I can only hope that the good days, and progressions forward have outweighed the heavier days and my friends and loved ones have helped me to step through each of the way.

One hell of a learning curve, that's for sure. From being the proudest girl I could possibly be 2 days before the accident for gaining my independence, to loosing my job and being completely dependent physically and mentally on others. Most definitely a true test of character for me, and to be honest, I have really enjoyed going through all of this. I have a long way to go, but am stepping through one stage at a time, and I can't help but be so excited to be alive, with more fight in me than I have ever had.

I was up in Auckland this week visiting my 90 year old Grandma. During a catch up in the evening with some friends, old and new, I was presented with your Kiwibiker Donations. I think it is fair to say (those who were there will no doubt back this up) I was well speechless, for the first time in a very long time. I am choosing my words carefully on here, as I have recently had a tough time with a lot of unkind things said to me. And I imagine this will provoke many more comments from those who words hurt me in the first place.

But I am just here to say the biggest "Thank You" I have ever said in my life. To all of you. To each and every person who has been so heartwarmingly generous. To each person who has offered me support right through the toughest time in my life. I am a modest girl, and accepting help from people is something that embarrasses me greatly, and something that I struggle to do. My friends know this is the case, and I do to. But I am in a situation now when it is no longer up to me. I am having to accept help, and even more so, ask for it. And please know that this completely blows me away. I hope that I get a chance to thank some more of you in person, and offer you help and support in any way, should you ever need it.

Tears were flowing for an hour after this being presented. Not because I was happy or upset. But because I couldn't believe the kindness so many people have in their hearts, and it made me so incredibly proud to be a biker, and a friend of so many of you.

I can assure you, I treasure all you have done for me. My mother has put a hell of a lot on the line because of my accident. So I hope to be offer her some assistance in getting back on her feet too, after giving up her much needed job to come and look after me in Wellington. I also know that I will now be able to keep living in my rental whilst I look for a job, because of your support.

I thank you, with all of my heart (and it's a big heart). I find it very hard to accept, but that is just my nature, as it is your to help others when they need it.

Loads of love and gratitude, Katiepie.

(I can only hope that I don't receive the same grief that I expect I might from a few. Yes, I am a soft girl. Yes you have your opinions. Of course you allowed to share them. Please, just let me say the thank you that is so deserved by so many on here).

**White trash** · 13th May 2011, 16:54

It looks like you're hanging from the ceiling by a chain attached to your Halo.

**Hawkeye** · 13th May 2011, 17:07

Originally Posted by White trash

It looks like you're hanging from the ceiling by a chain attached to your Halo.

**Str8 Jacket** · 13th May 2011, 17:08

Originally Posted by White trash

It looks like you're hanging from the ceiling by a chain attached to your Halo.

She said not to be mean dorkess!!

**davebullet** · 13th May 2011, 17:45

Either that or her expression indicates Fatt Max has given her another picture in (nurses) uniform

**caseye** · 13th May 2011, 18:12

Nice pic that one, catching fly's huh katiepie?
Was a privilege to be able to take that pic for Reckless and to see it posted here.
Worth making the effort and being there to seeing the look on your face when Reckless gave you that piece of laminated paper.
Had a great time and meet a wonderfully straightforward,awesome young lady who has many friends around this little ol country of ours and who deserves all of them and what they've done for her.
It's no hardship Katiepie you have shown huge courage and commitment and come through an experience many would not have come through.
Keep smiling and stay strong.
Looking forward to that drink in Welly with you and yours when the time comes.
Still 5 weeks??? Ha! private joke, for those who made it to Mission Bay on Wednesday night.