Uncle B's Funeral Details

[limbimtimwim]

Now where is the Caltex you are talking about as I would love to ride with you guys together to the furneral (I start from the Terrace!!?). Thanks a lot!!

http://smaps.co.nz/nz/wellington/khandallah/hutt+road/ Zoom in and out to get your bearings.

It's the big attendant-less Caltex on the Hutt Road.

[madmal64]

Hi guys I never been to a biker furneral and never to on in NZ at all! Is it very bad if I don´t wear one tomorrow as I don´t have a black arm band. But I will have a quick look before work whether I find one. Thanks for telling us the other things!! Now where is the Caltex you are talking about as I would love to ride with you guys together to the furneral (I start from the Terrace!!?). Thanks a lot!!

Its on Old Hutt Rd just past Placemakers on the right hand side of the road if your are heading from the Terrace.
Im leaving from Newtown. Happy to hook up on the way through if you like. PM me if you want to

[Sphinx]

That would be awesome! Where abouts??

[Hawkeye]

That would be awesome! Where abouts??

Hi Sphinx. I will be leaving RNZ House on the Terrace at 12:30 (Next to James Cook Hotel). You can follow me to Caltex if you like.

[Sphinx]

Hawkeye that´s great! I just got a message from Judy that she will catch up with someone else in the Featherson street at 12.25 - shall we all catch up together? I think that would be good what are you guys think?

[Pex Adams]

Hi Everyone,

Just a couple of notices before we kick things off tomorrow.

First of all, I can't be more humbled by all the offers of help, care, & support. But I also have to mention all those amazing people who have travelled, those that have put those travellers up for a few nights at this time to attend the ceremony. Not only has it given Debbie and everyone involved strength to get this far, but also given us all a better understanding of why Bruce loved the biker community so very very much.... so to all of you a very heartfilled Thank you.

Anyways atfer that, I need to let you all know about some crappy housework...

There is only room for 150 approx seated. So please respect the eldery and family, allow them to be seated first.

Parking is not going to be easy for everyone that is coming. Be there early if you want a good spot.

The ride leaving Avalon Park @ 1.30 will be lead by Dafe on an identical SV to Uncle B's pervious bike. As these 2 were the one's to start the TCWNR together, I feel this is a fitting tribute. Dafe will park in the Family Carpark, however if all the other can please take refuge on the street, that would be appricated.

After the refreshments are taken, and the Motorcade will lead for the Akatarawa's. Just letting those who haven't been involved in a motorcade before, the Herse will travel at 80kmp/h. Please stay behind the lead bike.

Please park the bikes outside the cementry. We would like you respect the other people who could be there grieving for the loss of others.

Sorry for the last minute change - A Guard of Honour would be appricated when the casket is removed from the herse at the cemetry. I will try and get the word around during the refreshments.

Finally, won't be online again for awhile. So once again Thank you, I look forward to meeting you all tomorrow.

Pete.

[Dafe]

Thanks Pex, I'll be happy to lead the ride. I'll do my best not to get us lost!!!

I'll be riding a SV1000S, but nothing like Bruces, I couldn't come up with a Blue one or with 10 Grand worth of aftermarket parts or the highly skilled workmanship to bling it out.
As my own personal tribute to Bruce, I canned my previous R1 idea and have returned to the SV1000S which treated & served us so well together. A bike that I have grown alot of affection for.

Nonetheless, Am looking forward to riding the twin again.

Also, Thanks but don't worry about saving me a park, I'll be more than happy parking up with the fellow riders.

I would like a second SV1000S to ride at number two however. I know Shayne Hawtin will be there.

Safe riding tomorrow everybody. Lets have a good day and remember this fantastic friend of late, in true KB fashion.......

[matthewt]

** High Priority **

Hi everyone.

Is one of you please able to post this for me on Kiwibiker on the thread with the funeral details, and pass on either by fwding this or texting to as many as you can? I know there are several different groups going.

Parking arrangements for Uncle B and Loosebruce's funerals

I have spoken with Melissa at Westfield Queensgate, and they are happy for us to park on the TOP LEVEL of Queensgate IN A GROUP. Melissa will advise the parking attendants that we are authorised to park there.

This applies both to today (Thurs 7th) and tomorrow (Fri 8th). I have said we will be there from around 1.30pm till around 3.30pm at my best guess. I have advised that I don't know how many bikes there will be but most likely a lot on both days.

Bikes parked other than with the group on the top level are parked at the owners risk.

Please respect the wishes of Queensgate by NOT parking on the ground level - it's their busy time of day and they have been very accommodating to us. If there are no parks available we are out of luck, but that's probably unlikely.

Thank you

Lynda Blair

[et al]

Thanks Lynda - you are a star. I will make sure those I meet up with are aware of it.

[Lias]

Hey guys,

Just a suggestion, Quasi had a huge big roll of black ribbon with him yesterday to make on the spot armbands for everyone who couldnt improvise one in time for Daryl's funeral.

Perhaps one of you could do the same down in Wellington today.

The other thing quasi organised was a bunch of experienced riders to block off traffic at major intersections for the convoy to go through. Who needs the popo..

[Trudes]

Well done to all involved in organising our huge group of bikes and riders today, Kendog counted 95 bikes, I think Uncle B would have been impressed no end. Great job you guys that blocked the traffic for the convoy, was nice to ride through those red lights and through intersections without having to worry about loosing the group effect.
Was a really special feeling to be a part of such an awesome send off for such an awesome man. (Nice to meet so many of you too!)

[biggles1]

There was a huge turnout in Lower Hutt yesterday for Uncle B with over 100 bike at the Duck Pond that road in convoy to the service. A very fitting tribute to how well liked and respected Bruce was in in KB community I am very proud to have known and ridden with such a local hero.

[Pwalo]

Yep it was a good turn out. There were a fair few riders at Kaiwharawhara as well.

The ride from the Pond to Lower Hutt was pretty impressive. Good to see so many people out paying their respects. Goodness knows what the locals thought!

[Bend-it]

Very special day all... Good on ya for showing up and paying respects. And as you all heard from Debbie, it's been such a comfort for her...

[PuppetMaster]

And as you all heard from Debbie

That is one very brave lady to stand up and speak about Bruce. No way I could do that.
Im sure Bruce would have had a huge smile on his face seeing all those bikes file past.