Grub's Auckland Funeral (Fri 14 Nov)

**xgnr** · 12th November 2008, 21:07

Originally Posted by MadDuck

Maybe Cock and Bull in Ellerslie? Unless anyone else has any other ideas

Can I suggest "The Flying Moa' which is (almost... coupla hundred M South) across the road from PlaceMakers on Lunn Ave.

Big pub type place and lots of parking :-)

Cheers

Stu

**MadDuck** · 12th November 2008, 21:12

Originally Posted by xgnr

Can I suggest "The Flying Moa' which is (almost... coupla hundred M South) across the road from PlaceMakers on Lunn Ave.

Big pub type place and lots of parking :-)

Cheers

Stu

Hmmm ...when I lived down there (yes its a lot of years ago) opposite where PlaceMakers is was just a Quarry us kids used to play in.

Could be a better option.

**Maha** · 12th November 2008, 21:12

Originally Posted by MadDuck

Maybe Cock and Bull in Ellerslie? Unless anyone else has any other ideas

Originally Posted by xgnr

Can I suggest "The Flying Moa' which is (almost... coupla hundred M South) across the road from PlaceMakers on Lunn Ave.

Big pub type place and lots of parking :-)

Cheers

Stu

Might be a better option re the parking
Thanks Stu.

**xgnr** · 12th November 2008, 21:22

Originally Posted by MadDuck

Hmmm ...when I lived down there (yes its a lot of years ago) opposite where PlaceMakers is was just a Quarry us kids used to play in.

Could be a better option.

Yeah the development of the quarry has commenced. Restaurants and other retail all over the place now. I have added a map to my post with the route and the loc of the flying Moa to give you an idea of where it is.

Cheers

Stu

**Maha** · 13th November 2008, 16:43

I have a Photographer lined up for tomorrow, a lovely KBer has said yes to take photos. Brett done a wonderful job at Zukins (Scotts) funeral and I am sure Nordy will her best to return the favour. I might ask her to stand on the roundabout at the top of Lunn Ave/College rd to capture to moment.

**Mom** · 13th November 2008, 20:55

Kari and I arrived back in Auckland about 7:30pm. We waited at the airport to see Grub off the plane.

The Auckland service has been organised by his mother. The crematorium does not do transfers, so another undertaker has to come to pick him up and deliver him to Purewa. There is no way that any kind of procession could be organised, he will be at Purewa, his casket already sitting in the chapel.

This is how Grubs mother wanted it done.

See you all at Placemakers tomorrow, I am off to bed.

**MadDuck** · 13th November 2008, 20:59

Originally Posted by Mom

This is how Grubs mother wanted it done.

And that is to be fully respected.....

**GurlRacer** · 13th November 2008, 23:51

Is anyone going to this from Hamilton? Or near Hamilton ways? I am planning to stay in Hamilton Friday night, but would love to go to the funeral also. I come with full bike gear

Please PM me if you can give me a life back... thanks

Will probably see you tomorrow Mommy, not sure if I shall make it or not yet..

**Nasty** · 14th November 2008, 00:23

Originally Posted by GurlRacer

Is anyone going to this from Hamilton? Or near Hamilton ways? I am planning to stay in Hamilton Friday night, but would love to go to the funeral also. I come with full bike gear

Please PM me if you can give me a life back... thanks

Will probably see you tomorrow Mommy, not sure if I shall make it or not yet..

Hey sweets .. cajun is down that way I think.

**Nasty** · 14th November 2008, 01:00

You know .. when I tell people that my Grub is special they can now remember that he will be one of a select group of people to have not one but two funerals to ensure that the send-off is truely appropriate and completed. I look forward (and that really doesn't sound right) to meeting you all today, even in these circumstances .. and thank those of you who are able to come and support myself, grubs family, and my family in this his final farewell ...

Mom .. he loved the last stand .. maybe we should have made some old men cry!

**Mom** · 14th November 2008, 06:01

Originally Posted by Nasty

Mom .. he loved the last stand .. maybe we should have made some old men cry!

LOL. It is a favourite thing of mine to make old men cry love. Kia kaha sweets, we will see you very soon!

**yungatart** · 14th November 2008, 07:22

Ride safe, folks. We are there with you in spirit!
Much love, and hugs Kari....

**ital916** · 14th November 2008, 07:31

Sorry if this is a silly question, but I'll be wearing full bike gear when I arrive *coming from a while off not from my house down the road*, is that okay? I don't wanna ruin anything by standing in bike gear looking like a twat.

**MadDuck** · 14th November 2008, 07:33

Originally Posted by Drider87

I don't wanna ruin anything by standing in bike gear looking like a twat.

If you dont wear bike gear you will probably stand out even more ....

**Mom** · 14th November 2008, 08:14

Originally Posted by Drider87

Sorry if this is a silly question, but I'll be wearing full bike gear when I arrive *coming from a while off not from my house down the road*, is that okay? I don't wanna ruin anything by standing in bike gear looking like a twat.

No mate you will be sweet! Grub has his bike boots on, his KB T-shirt with him. You will be in good company wearing your bike gear!