MackTheKnife Urgent Appeal.

**Grahameeboy** · 8th August 2007, 14:59

MDU......don't know where Mack lives...I have Sunday free most weekends except 1st weekend of month and am free Mon / Tues pm.

Let me know.

**Big Dog** · 8th August 2007, 15:11

I have been trying really hard to come up with a way to help this man who has helped so many in so man ways...... bring the chickens home to roost as it were.

Best I have to offer is that Frosty owes me a track day at the next KiwiBiker Track Day. So I am thinking I will offer this up for a spot prize on a ride to Whangarei.

For more details please see http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/ca...&day=2007-8-12

**Big Dog** · 8th August 2007, 15:14

I can't list the may ways that Mack has helped me out, some I'm not even sure he knows about but above all else has been his tireless commitment to the learning adventure that is motorcycles.

**ManDownUnder** · 8th August 2007, 15:15

Originally Posted by Grahameeboy

Bugger....want to help but have just found out I have a $10,000 legal bill to, pay that I was not expecting...long long story so will see what I can do to help............maybe I can help in other ways??

Originally Posted by 007XX

Yes, I've been wondering about that too...running errands and suchlike...a lot of organising goes into funerals.

Let me share the voice of experience

Prepare meals for me like spagetti bolognaise or nachos something simple shepards pie etc..

All the usual daily chores will be a nightmare for a while so help with washing ironing cleaning. Lawns and gardens...

She will also need time to grieve on her own sometimes ... but not too much space.Like I said grocery shopping was a nightmare...

Also the bills to be paid and kids taken to school or kindy..Animals to be cleaned..

Anything that she would normally do will be a mission for a long while I know people grieve differently I learnt it was important to talk about him because a lot of people are too scared to mention his name in case I got upset but it upset me more when they did not mention him..

I will try to think of anything I can,I sure hope she has good friends she will need them and the kids are a blessing it will give her focus to carry on.

Each day will feel like a lifetime for her,It does get better but unfortunately the hurt of them not there stays forever we just learn to adjust...

**Maha** · 8th August 2007, 15:33

Mack hands out test tubes of hot stuff free of charge and i love him like a sister...yes a big hairy sister...money will be sent

**klingon** · 8th August 2007, 16:00

Here are some of my Mack stories (the more I think about it the more I remember!) So, in the pattern of MDU here are just a few of them:

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The first time I went on a Thursday Night Ride (no bike at that stage, so I just drove to the pub) who was the first Kiwibiker to greet me outside the pub with a big hug? MACK!

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When I was just starting out and didn't have any good gear, who came shopping with me, gave me excellent advice and helped me carry all the parcels? MACK!

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Who did I call when I found my little Volty on TradeMe and needed an experienced opinion and a test-rider? MACK! (He and Kim came right over when I called them at very short notice, both gave fantastic advice and Mack even advised me on negotiating the price)

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Who picked me up and dusted me off the first time I fell off my Volty in a car park? MACK OF COURSE!

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Who did I call when I got hit from behind by a crazy blonde in a BMW and I was sitting on the side of the road all bruised? MACK!

He also
- Helped me with insurance
- Helped me find spare parts
- Showed me how to repair my own bike (he's an EXTREMELY patient man)
- Panelbashed my rear guard into shape
- Fixed my sore back!!

Mack is the best mentor ever.

Volty and I owe him a great debt of gratitude.

**ManDownUnder** · 8th August 2007, 17:02

... lumpity bump...

**Lissa** · 8th August 2007, 17:16

Hey MDU... I just sent some dosh to ya, sorry it couldnt be more. I dont know Mack that well, never meet in real life, but I do know him from KB, and am glad to help in anyway I can. Wish I lived a bit closer and could help out with other things.