Another Friend Gone

**Slim** · 13th February 2006, 16:50

I read a brief sidebar in The Sunday Herald about a motorcyclist killed in a head-on near Otorohanga on Friday.

I just found out this morning that it was my old boss from Telecom; the guy who approved leave for me to take The Man to Phillip Island in 2004 on very short notice and loaned me his digital camera into the bargain. He also taught me how to play squash and we have shared many a drink and a laugh through the years too.

So I am going to a funeral in Hamilton on Thursday afternoon.

**DemonWolf** · 13th February 2006, 16:51

Condolences to all.

**MSTRS:Me** · 13th February 2006, 16:53

It is so much worse when you know the person involved. Sorry to hear this, Slim

**crashe** · 13th February 2006, 16:54

Condolances to Terry's family and friends.

There were a few on TM who worked with him and said he was a great Boss, mate and friend and they are going to miss him dearly.

RIP Terry.

**froggyfrenchman** · 13th February 2006, 16:55

Its always sad to hear such news.

**Scorpygirl** · 13th February 2006, 16:57

RIP Terry. So sorry to hear about another bike being killed. It is so sad.

I will ask Rhino if he knows him as he worked in Post Office/Telecom for 30 years.

Condolences to all family and friends.

**far queue** · 13th February 2006, 17:07

Originally Posted by Scorpygirl

I will ask Rhino if he knows him as he worked in Post Office/Telecom for 30 years.

RIP and condolences

What's Terry's surname? I've been with the company for 26 years and although the name Terry doesn't ring a bell the surname may do.

**SPman** · 13th February 2006, 17:08

Sad news, Slim. It's especially sad when you know the person involved - he sounded like an OK guy.
Condolences to all.....

**Slim** · 13th February 2006, 17:12

Originally Posted by far queue

RIP and condolences

What's Terry's surname? I've been with the company for 26 years and although the name Terry doesn't ring a bell the surname may do.

Terry Woolhouse, team leader in the Network Ops Room for many years, although moved to another department in Networks recently. He's actually an ex Christchurch local & staunch Canterbury supporter, so it's quite likely you'll know him from before he moved up to Hamilton.

Was also a regulary in the annual Post Office/Telecom, inter-office cricket/drinking matches.

**APPLE** · 13th February 2006, 21:15

my condolenses slim? R.I.P

**Paul in NZ** · 13th February 2006, 21:17

Crap! I knew Terry as I'm another ex PO / Telecom dude from ChCh of a similar era...

Damn! Nice guy!

RIP Terry!

Paul Nuttridge

**Quasievil** · 13th February 2006, 21:20

I was riding in the same area when he was killed, I saw a heap of other bikers and now Im wondering which one of them didnt make it home the police report says he slipped on oil and slid into the path of an on coming truck,the truck driver was slightly injured also

Very upsetting for all involved Im sure, all I can do is pass my best wishes to his family.