Waipara Respect & Support Trip - Sunday 14th January 200

Planning a trip and want others to join? Then post the details in here. Don't forget contact details, dates and difficulty level.

User avatar
H2OLOVA
Hard Yaka
Posts: 1153
Joined: Tue Jun 06, 2006 12:00 pm
Location: Christchurch

Post by H2OLOVA »

Sounds like its going to be a convoy. :wink: I really appreciate your comments and thoughts, its also nice to see people using there "real" names.
Its been two weeks now and hasn't got any easier, I'm so glad i'm self employed. I don't know what it would be like to have to deal with this and try and work as well. The boys at work have been absolutely fantastic, some were supposed to be on holiday but have altered their plans so i don't have to hurry back, which is great. Rachell (my wife) is doing it real hard, as are we both, it still seems so pointless, how does a perfectly happy and healthy baby just not wake up?? specially at 14 months old. The thing that makes this harder is that when i was 17 i lived with my older sister and her husband. They had a wee girl who also died from cot death when she was 10 weeks old. That was hard at the time but you think well its happened in our family now so the rest of us should be safe. You see and hear stories of children who are mistreated and unloved and you wonder why didn't this happen to them, they would have been better off but thats not how it works is it? Lily, Murphys twin sister, is adjusting as well as can be expected but Eden our eldest (2 1/2) is definitely experiencing difficulties. She has developed a real phobia with water, doesn't like things in the bath or pool shes scared they'll go down the plug hole and not come back :cry: not quite sure how to deal with this, at the moment its lots of talking and cuddles. Depending on how bad it gets or how long it lasts we may have to take her to see someone. I was planning to bring her on Sunday but might have to rethink that plan. Would be wierd though, coming on a family trip that is for my family and arriving on my own after leaving the family at home :? Any way enough of my rambling have posted a pic of the wee fellow taken the day before he died. I look forward to seeing you all on Sunday.

Image
***Got the balls, just ain't got the bucks***
User avatar
SMOKEY
Hard Yaka
Posts: 1011
Joined: Thu Oct 14, 2004 12:00 pm
Location: CHRISTCHURCH

Post by SMOKEY »

Hi Jase, rambling/talking is good for you and reading your ramblings keeps you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
GOOD workers have GOOD bosses, I called into the factory yesterday and caught up with some of the team ---- and yes you are a good work mate , friend and boss.
IF for any reason you don't make it on Sunday we will all understand and the Mcleod family will be close to all our thoughts ---- and ACTION'S.
RED SMOKEY has had a new distributor fitted, new WOF, half a tank of petrol (can't afford a full tank$$$$), smoke box topped up and already for the plunge, this trip has made me get off my backside and get --- as my wee grandson calls it --- Mopar's (my granddad name, short for Maurice's par, plus I'am a Chrysler fan) Big Monster Truck, back in the Dirt.

REMEMBERING MURPHY,

KEVIN FITZGIBBON. (FITZY)
Leithfield
Hard Yaka
Posts: 576
Joined: Sat Jun 04, 2005 12:00 pm

Post by Leithfield »

H2OLOVA, it is with some authority and postgraduate qualification in Child & Adolescent Mental Health that I can catagorically assure you that Eden's response is not uncommon of a young child coping with separation and loss. And know well that the ways in which Rachael and yourself are supporting her are exactly that which will best meet her needs at this time, and positively contribute to her future development.

I've PM'd you some additional advice & suggestions which may be helpful, and am more than happy to assist & guide from within a professional capacity at any time.


Sunday's trip is a way for your 4wd family to mark their respect and offer practical support - please don't feel at all obligated to attend. Serve that which best addresses the needs of your family, and know that we wholly respect and support you in that.
User avatar
H2OLOVA
Hard Yaka
Posts: 1153
Joined: Tue Jun 06, 2006 12:00 pm
Location: Christchurch

Post by H2OLOVA »

Thanks for that info Leithfield, I would be keen to have a chat and get some advice for the future. I will definitely be coming out on Sunday and still hope to bring one of the kids, but will play that by ear.

Looking forward to getting out and spinning the wheels.
***Got the balls, just ain't got the bucks***
User avatar
albundy
Rolly Polly
Posts: 2631
Joined: Tue Sep 07, 2004 12:00 pm
Location: Lismore, NSW, Australia

Post by albundy »

Anyone got a spare passsenger seat :?: Trucks geeting a little panel work done, thanks to Rik(don't ask).
Al
rain, hail, sleet or snow, we go!
User avatar
MATT4U
Hard Yaka
Posts: 1306
Joined: Thu Sep 01, 2005 12:00 pm
Location: Waikato
Contact:

Post by MATT4U »

Al I have a seat for ya
User avatar
Smurf
Hard Yaka
Posts: 2868
Joined: Tue Mar 04, 2003 12:00 pm
Location: Nelson

Post by Smurf »

I've read all the comments over the past few days and I still have trouble imagining what you and your family are going through.
We have 3 children aged between 5 and 12 and there is no way I could begin to imagine one of them not being here.
Be grateful for who you have. Cherish them.
Our thoughts are with you.

Keith and Michelle
User avatar
Elmo
Hard Yaka
Posts: 525
Joined: Sat Aug 12, 2006 12:00 pm
Location: Rollytown
Contact:

Post by Elmo »

I'll be there also.

Its so sad to hear. Ive been following the thread, and just didnt know what to say.

Jase, Ive never been in that situation, and like many others, have no idea how you are feeling, cant even imagine. But I feel for you and your family.

Ken

Al, if you want a ride in a Nissan, I'll have a seat (or to anyone else that needs a ride)
Last edited by Elmo on Fri Jan 12, 2007 9:26 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Image
Leithfield
Hard Yaka
Posts: 576
Joined: Sat Jun 04, 2005 12:00 pm

Post by Leithfield »

albundy wrote:Trucks geeting a little panel work done, thanks to RikImage(don't ask).
Al


Hear those Nissan's crumple pretty badly you poor buggerImage Image.


Glad you're able to catch a lift on Sunday Al - watch that Matt though, a ride in a Toyota devotee's rig might spoil you for anything elseImage.
User avatar
MATT4U
Hard Yaka
Posts: 1306
Joined: Thu Sep 01, 2005 12:00 pm
Location: Waikato
Contact:

Post by MATT4U »

As Al can no longer make it I have a seat available
User avatar
wopass
Hard Yaka
Posts: 5324
Joined: Tue Feb 22, 2005 12:00 pm
Location: Godzone

;-(

Post by wopass »

........im totaly shocked.

i somehow have totaly missed this thread, probably because ive been working tooo much....

Jase, man im sorry to hear about your loss,having a little boy myself (Jack)not much older than Murphy i couldnt imagine what you must be going through...hopefully i will never know,no parent should ever have to see thier child pass on before them,that sort of loss is just gut wrenching, im getting teary just thinking about it.....(im a bloke and blokes cry if they want)...... :cry:

our thoughts are with you and your family
If you already know everything, DON'T ask bloody questions!!
nuts
Hard Yaka
Posts: 645
Joined: Wed Jul 19, 2006 12:00 pm
Location: somewhere arround westcoast offroading usually

condolances to jas and family

Post by nuts »

would b gr8 2 come but jst got bak from ch ch and have to go bak in just over a week so cant get the time off wrk but my thoughts r with u and family 2 this troubled and trying time :)
people think i have a problem with insanity .... i dont i enjoy every minute ..... 0278900597
Leithfield
Hard Yaka
Posts: 576
Joined: Sat Jun 04, 2005 12:00 pm

Post by Leithfield »

WAIPARA RIVER RECCE REPORT 0730 14/01/07
After light rains last evening, the Waipara is running fresh and clear. Today's MetService forecast for the area predicts a high of 25, with light scattered showers (less than 0.5mm in total) anticipated around 3pm.


Again, today's remembrance and support trip is suitable for all 4wd vehicles (not cars) equipped with Imagerated tow hooks and carrying rated recovery ropesImage. As with all river trips, a snorkel is strongly advised Imagebut not mandatory.


We will assemble on the grass verge immediately north and just left of Pukeko Junction* @ 1100, departing no later than 1115.

* Pukeko Junction is a cafe/winebar situated approximately 16 minutes North of Woodend, and prior to Amberley. Heading North from Christchurch, it is on the left side of State Highway 1, immediately opposite the signposted (R) turnoff to Leithfield Beach.

Hope to see you there.

Leithfield
(Kevin)
User avatar
worzel
Hard Yaka
Posts: 329
Joined: Wed Mar 16, 2005 12:00 pm
Location: Rangiora

Post by worzel »

Thanks for a good day out Kev
and what a great turn out to support Jase and family
well done everyone

Kev
User avatar
4x4boy
Hard Yaka
Posts: 156
Joined: Sat Jun 17, 2006 12:00 pm
Location: Christchurch- Rolleston 021 502 344

Post by 4x4boy »

Thanks Leithfield (Kevin) for organising today. Great day out and what an awesome turnout, well done to all. It is nice to see that when it really matters that the guys are there for our fellow 4WD junkies.

Hope you had a great day jase and God Bless You and your family.
1991 Isuzu Mu - BUGGER Blew it up. Next> Landy Discovery - Sold (gone up to Wellington). - Landcruiser Prado - Bodylift, Snorkel, Tow Hooks, Simex Jungle Trekka 2's
User avatar
mike
Last minute Mike
Posts: 3545
Joined: Fri Dec 06, 2002 12:00 pm
Location: Christchurch - The place I'd like to be

Post by mike »

Great day out today, very nice turnout and the weather couldnt have been better :D

it was funny to see H20LOVA eyeing up a water hazard which was measuring up to the top of nibbys shoulder on old stickometer!! :shock: infact he had the bonnent in and i bet his foot was umming and arrring between the break and gas pedals! :lol: :lol:

Last night I was debating whether to put the roof on the LR and if I had it would have stopped me getting burnt to a crisp today. Note to self - wear a hat on sunny days with no roof on :wink:

See you all on the next trip :D

Mike
1973 SWB Land Rover V8 Hybrid
1994 Toyota Surf
Daz
Bush Crasher
Posts: 97
Joined: Sun Jul 02, 2006 12:00 pm
Location: Kaiapoi

Post by Daz »

Yep a fantastic day, we had a blast. A great showing of a support for a fellow member at a difficult time.

Well done ORE both myself and the wife were well impressed.
User avatar
niblik
Sausage Shack
Posts: 3306
Joined: Wed May 03, 2006 12:00 pm
Location: erm.. out in the shed for a mo...

Post by niblik »

i reckon h20 was seriously contemplating goin in... he would've been right i reckon.. :wink: :twisted: of course mike was being the voice of reason with the ' yeah go on' and ' you'll be right' ... :lol:

thanks to mudbum for the ride..

a few pics here... http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules ... _album.php

cheers to all... fun day out..
ImageImage
User avatar
hosehustler
Hard Yaka
Posts: 2051
Joined: Thu Jan 06, 2005 12:00 pm
Location: Brooklnands

Post by hosehustler »

Was a great day out for the kids, big support shown :D
was my first trip in truck since fitting marlin crawler, new front suspension, and crossover steering in the lux...all I can say is if anyone is thinking of doing similar mods, stop thinking and do it :!: my only bum note is that I didn'r take the time and do it sooner :mrgreen:
I hate signatures
User avatar
H2OLOVA
Hard Yaka
Posts: 1153
Joined: Tue Jun 06, 2006 12:00 pm
Location: Christchurch

Post by H2OLOVA »

What an awesome day. It was quite overwhelming for me to see so many trucks lined up to show their support for my family. I think we counted 25 trucks in all, which was amazing to see travelling together out to the river. One of the guys even had a photo of Murphy on his dash so he could come along for the ride, which bought a tear to my eye. It was great to see all the families having a great time together as opposed to the usual gathering of guys talking crap :wink: and certainly stopped the 4WD talk from getting to in depth. Eden really had a great time which certainly made my day. By the end of it she even had some of the names sorted (Smokey was a hit but she thinks your truck must be broken :) )She certainly slept well last night and even had a quick nap on the way home. Because the battery in my camera went flat :oops: I would be keen to see as many photos posted as possible so i can show Rachell. Is it possible to put them all into one album? Maybe Mike?? I'll leave that up to you, see what you can do :wink:
To everyone who has posted comments, sent cards, donations, baking, etc and to those who helped organise yesterday I really don't know what to say to you all except a great big "Thank You". The support you have all shown during the last few weeks has been an unexpected blessing and i just can't put into words how touched we've been.(not without writing a book :wink: ) Please know that i am most grateful to you all.
***Got the balls, just ain't got the bucks***
User avatar
worzel
Hard Yaka
Posts: 329
Joined: Wed Mar 16, 2005 12:00 pm
Location: Rangiora

Post by worzel »

Put some photos page 13 under worzel

Kev
User avatar
mike
Last minute Mike
Posts: 3545
Joined: Fri Dec 06, 2002 12:00 pm
Location: Christchurch - The place I'd like to be

Post by mike »

I'll wait till everyone puts theirs up and then copy them to a trip album :wink: So upload away and put the links in here.

Mike
1973 SWB Land Rover V8 Hybrid
1994 Toyota Surf
User avatar
H2OLOVA
Hard Yaka
Posts: 1153
Joined: Tue Jun 06, 2006 12:00 pm
Location: Christchurch

Post by H2OLOVA »

mike wrote:I'll wait till everyone puts theirs up and then copy them to a trip album :wink: So upload away and put the links in here.

Mike


Cheers Mike :wink:
***Got the balls, just ain't got the bucks***
User avatar
mike
Last minute Mike
Posts: 3545
Joined: Fri Dec 06, 2002 12:00 pm
Location: Christchurch - The place I'd like to be

Post by mike »

1973 SWB Land Rover V8 Hybrid
1994 Toyota Surf
User avatar
worzel
Hard Yaka
Posts: 329
Joined: Wed Mar 16, 2005 12:00 pm
Location: Rangiora

Post by worzel »

Thanks for doing that Mike
dont know how to post link straight to photos so just stuck them in album

Kev
gomulletgo
Hard Yaka
Posts: 320
Joined: Sat Aug 26, 2006 12:00 pm
Location: Amberley / North Canterbury

Post by gomulletgo »

Come on people get posting those pics. I saw PLENTY of happy snappers, so I know the pics are out there.

I took a couple on my cellphone:
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l140/ ... 49edit.jpg

and after the tearout:
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l140/ ... 7_2038.jpg
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l140/ ... 7_2037.jpg

:oops:

MULLET :)
User avatar
H2OLOVA
Hard Yaka
Posts: 1153
Joined: Tue Jun 06, 2006 12:00 pm
Location: Christchurch

Post by H2OLOVA »

Its been a long and shitty year for Rach and I :cry: , But low and behold a courier turns up at the front door with a nice little present :D 3 days in Akaroa all courtesy of the fantastic members of ORE :cheers: So i just wanted to say thanks so much to everyone who contributed to this. Its quite amazing that there are people we have never met who have given so generously. This is a fantastic site with fantastic members and please know that if i can ever do anything to help any of you out just give me a yell.

Thanks again

Jason and Rachell
***Got the balls, just ain't got the bucks***
User avatar
mike
Last minute Mike
Posts: 3545
Joined: Fri Dec 06, 2002 12:00 pm
Location: Christchurch - The place I'd like to be

Post by mike »

H2OLOVA wrote:Its been a long and shitty year for Rach and I :cry: , But low and behold a courier turns up at the front door with a nice little present :D 3 days in Akaroa all courtesy of the fantastic members of ORE :cheers: So i just wanted to say thanks so much to everyone who contributed to this. Its quite amazing that there are people we have never met who have given so generously. This is a fantastic site with fantastic members and please know that if i can ever do anything to help any of you out just give me a yell.

Thanks again

Jason and Rachell


I'm sure many of us will agree that we were only supporting a fellow , and as just said, fantastic member of ore :D

I hope you and the family really enjoy.

Many thanks to Kev for organising such a wonderful gift.

Mike
1973 SWB Land Rover V8 Hybrid
1994 Toyota Surf
User avatar
niblik
Sausage Shack
Posts: 3306
Joined: Wed May 03, 2006 12:00 pm
Location: erm.. out in the shed for a mo...

Post by niblik »

now piss off, put ya feet up and go relax ya bastard! :wink: :lol: :lol:
ImageImage
Post Reply

Return to “Planning a trip?”