MackTheKnife Urgent Appeal.

**ManDownUnder** · 9th August 2007, 10:55

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Good on ya everyone.... Online groups like KB have replaced a lot of the local 'club' scene and it's no bad thing. In my humble opinion, and it's JUST an opinion, a proper motorcyclist should always....

KB has the real as well as online component. I've never met you (Paul) or a great deal of others... but I cross paths with the Auckland crowd semi regular because (and here's the thing...). Motorcycling is something you get out and DO... regularly

Various fan clubs, bebo or whatever the hell etc etc etc... all mostly talk, but very rarely do. The very essence of being a motorcyclist is something you DO.

Yeah 'tis good

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Never met you but it seems Mack meets all the above - I consider myself a motorcylist and thus I'm glad to help, sorry it's not more..... Come on folks - bikers have always been generous souls... earn ya karma point here!

LOL I was thinking about that this morning. It's like a KB Insurance Policy. People get support from it as periodically required, and that support comes from the contributions of the others.

It's not magic, but it's bloody cool to know a safety net of sorts is there... and no margins being taken by corporate fat cats or the IRD...!

**judecatmad** · 9th August 2007, 11:01

Things are tight for us at the mo, but have just transferred what I can.

Don't know Mack personally but he's definitely one of the good guys. The sort we all need to have around, regardless of location.

**Little Miss Trouble** · 9th August 2007, 11:04

Contribution made.

Originally Posted by ManDownUnder

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...

More than happy to provide hands-on help where ever I can, PM will be sent

Originally Posted by klingon

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

LOL, glad I'm not the only one then!

**Chickadee** · 9th August 2007, 12:19

Done a transfer (should land tomorrow) hope it helps with the funds for funeral and family at this hard time.

Lots of love and hugs from Chickadee & McJim

**Paul in NZ** · 9th August 2007, 12:31

Originally Posted by judecatmad

Things are tight for us at the mo, but have just transferred what I can.

Don't know Mack personally but he's definitely one of the good guys. The sort we all need to have around, regardless of location.

Theres a well known proverb about that - the amount given is alway proportional to the situation of the giver and in reality - it does not matter... What matters is you did what you could! Thats what gets you respect.... Lets be honest - there are people out there that spend $5K filling their boat with gas and this would be chump change.... BUT - $5 from someone that only has $10 is equally worthy than $5000 from someone that has billions...

Yeah yeah - we should be prepared, we should have this that and the other thing but in the real world shit happens, condoms burst, tyres go flat, gravel appears on bends and the unexpected catches you out in a moment of weakness... I've screwed up PLENTY and people have helped me in the past and I was forever thankful and surely none of us is so important we cant stop to give a brother a hand? Well done Jude and everyone else.... Crikey - keep this up and I'll start wearing my KB tee shirt again...

**Colapop** · 9th August 2007, 12:37

I concur with the sentiments expressed so far. The only addition I would say is;

Alone we are indivuals fighting against the current and it can be tiring,
Together we are strong and we direct the flow.

**Toaster** · 9th August 2007, 12:38

Originally Posted by Colapop

I concur with the sentiments expressed so far. The only addition I would say is;

Alone we are indivuals fighting against the current and it can be tiring,
Together we are strong and we direct the flow.

So true brother, so true.

**Virago** · 9th August 2007, 13:35

Done. Thanks for organising this MDU.

**Disco Dan** · 9th August 2007, 13:37

I have organised a ride for tomorrow:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=55120

People coming please bring a donation in an envelope.

**ManDownUnder** · 9th August 2007, 13:45

Originally Posted by Virago

Done. Thanks for organising this MDU.

It is an absolute honour m' man but to be honest I've not done much more than open the tap on KB generousity.

FUCK you guys rock...

**007XX** · 9th August 2007, 15:20

Originally Posted by DMNTD

...bump...

Annnndddd...What he said!....

**tomtyer-drake** · 9th August 2007, 16:12

Payday is in a week. I feel like a fool for just buying some new tires, but will help out when i can.

**ManDownUnder** · 9th August 2007, 16:53

Originally Posted by tomtyer-drake

Payday is in a week. I feel like a fool for just buying some new tires, but will help out when i can.

Na mate - do what you can when you can. I'm confident that Mack's grateful for any and all help but sinking someone's boat to provide for another isn't sensible...

... oh and... bump...! (hint hint - c'mon all... let's see what we can do!).