Big ups to Big Dave

**R6_kid:Me** · 20th May 2006, 17:30

Well i've met this guy many many times before as im sure a 99% of the Auckland KB crew have done. Always thought he was a top bloke and he always seems to pop-up randomly when you are thinking 'it would be mint to get a photo of this'

My friend is moving to Christchurch on Monday, and one thing she loved to do was go pillion on my bike. So i figured what better present for her to remember me by than one of those mint pics that Big Dave caught right in the moment. It's of the two of us riding along SH16 just after the lookout, with Kaipara Harbour in the background. And what can I say - She loves it!

So first up thats a big THANK YOU to Big Dave for allowing me to give a gift as special as that to a friend I wont be seeing for some time soon.

I also just visited his 'new' website, and its really good. Thing is its not just photos anymore, theres a bit of stuff in there about him too. Ya see, it turns out this guy is a REAL hero. You'll have to go to the website to have a looksee but after reading about him i have to say i have a whole new respect for the guy. He's not only a biker, photographer, photoshop and web geek. He's also a pretty good guitarist (found this through his site too).

If you havent met this guy yet, then if he's in town try and make an effort too - ya can't miss him! I suppose there are many more people around KB like this, and all I can say is that i'm really glad we've got people like Big Dave amongst us. So if there is someone you think deserves to be known for their exploits then why not put something up so that everyone knows who they are and what they do to help.

big guy!

**Big Dave** · 20th May 2006, 17:42

Wow! Thanks - I'm glad she liked it - I enjoy doing that stuff.
cheers
dc

**Scorpygirl** · 20th May 2006, 17:48

Awesome Gareth!!! Respect to you Big Dave!!!

Not often people get a tribute like that unless they have just died. Better to do it while they are living eh Gareth. Great Post!!!

**R6_kid:Me** · 20th May 2006, 18:03

Originally Posted by Scorpygirl

Awesome Gareth!!! Respect to you Big Dave!!!

Not often people get a tribute like that unless they have just died. Better to do it while they are living eh Gareth. Great Post!!!

i was just thinking that as i went to get some firewood in... we always seem to celebrate people when they aren't with us, which i find really wierd. Surely it's better to let them know while they are still around than to 'hope they hear us' later on.

**R6_kid:Me** · 20th May 2006, 18:04

might as well head along to www.davidcohen.co.nz so you can see what i was talking about

**Big Dave** · 20th May 2006, 18:40

I'll tell you what else is rewarding - I have probably had 200 emails like this one I also got today.

>>Hello David,

I am from a tiny country in middle of Europe : Switzerland. The landscape
isn't as bright as the kiwi's one, but it's in some place very nice.

I have to thank you about your articles and opinions on the Ulysses. I just
bought one three weeks ago after several month of thinking. You help me to
make my choice. And I am very happy of it.

Wish you a pleasant journey on the uly.

Best regards

Philippe Favre
Geneva
Switzerland<<

The world is becoming a smaller place.

**Two Smoker** · 20th May 2006, 20:11

Top stuff Big Dave

And thats a wicked Pressie Gareth

**Smorg** · 20th May 2006, 20:16

wheres my write up Gareth? Its a sweet story though.....make sure you give each other a big warm man hug next time you meet up.

Well done on the website though its funny how things you do for yourself end up helping others

**Switch** · 20th May 2006, 21:37

Big ups to you Dave

I just checked out your webpage, you are one hell of a guy

I can't wait to get my licence and a motorbike and get to know everyone. I'm missing out

**SPman** · 21st May 2006, 12:12

Ups to Big Dave?
That fat Aussie git?

Sorry

I'll just go back to tuning my banjo............

**Edbear** · 21st May 2006, 12:15

Originally Posted by SPman

Ups to Big Dave?
That fat Aussie git?.....

Oh that's harsh! I know, you just don't want him getting a swelled head over this, eh?

**Big Dave** · 21st May 2006, 12:18

Originally Posted by Edbear

Oh that's harsh! I know, you just don't want him getting a swelled head over this, eh?

Trouble is - he's right.

**Nicksta** · 21st May 2006, 12:22

Props where props are due.. Dave's pics are awesome.....
and yes, it is cool to appreciate people in life.... I let people i appreciate know, because you never know when you wont get the opportunity again....
good one Gareth!