I think the 4WD group leader killed in the tragic accident in the Glenorchy area on the weekend was one of our members. If so is there anyway to set up a page for members to sign to send their condolences. Maybe her family may get to see it.
Any help to do this would be appreciated.
FITZY
TRAGIC ACCIDENT
Didnt know her,but did read many of her post's.
Condolences to family and friends
cut+pasted from NZ4wd
I hope I am able to make sense with this letter, I am still very upset and in some shock as a reult of the tragety which occurred during a trip organised by myself during this Easter weekend at Glenorchy. ( At the head of Lake Wakatipu )
This was the second visit, by our club ( Otago Reacreational 4WD Group ) The first visit ( last year ) showed us that although the tracks are steep, narrow and winding there was no real danger providing vehicles were driven carefully.
We had been delayed due to an earlier problem with a vehicle which meant it needed towing for a large part of the track. The steepness, Up to 30 degree decents, make it a strictly one direction of travel track and we had no option but to continue to assist the broken ( No front wheel drive ) vehicle on around the track.
Darkness fell as we were approaching the final water crossing and climb up out of the Buckler Burn Valley and it quickly became fully dark.
Linda was travelling in one of the last 2 vehicles and upon reaching a section of track which was very narrow due to a wash out , elected to leave the vehicle in order to guide it across the narrow section. The first vehicle made it across and she turned to assist the second. As Linda turned she stepped backwards and over a near verticle drop of 35 metres.
A search for her was immeadiately started and she was found about 10 mins later in the stream we had just crossed. While searchers were looking we activated our EPIRB beacon, sent a trail bike rider who had been travelling with us, out to Glenorchy to call emergency services and 2 members set out to run 3 kms to a position where cell phone coverage could be found. They also rang emergency services.
In the meantime others from both our club and the Canturbury Land Rover Owners club who had medical experience managed to stabalise Linda's condition and get her breathing again.
The Glenorchy 4WD ambulance was sent out and search & rescue put on standby. Unfortunately the ambulance suffered a major engine failure and was unable to get medical equipment to us.
The Otago Rescue Helicopter arrived, after what seemed to be a lifetime and managed to land in the very steep , tree lined and rocky valley. I have nothing but the highest admiration for the pilot and crew for a very skill full piece of flying in full darkness at about 11.15pm.
We were informed that Linda had not survived about an hour later after valient efforts had been made to save her.
The sad loss of Linda has had a considerable effect on all of us who were present, and also the local community of Glenorchy, many of whom remained up untill we arrived back into the township about 2.15am. The support they have shown to us will never be forgotten by us.
I am attempting to arrange for a donation to be made to the local ambulance service to help them repair their Isuzu 4WD ambulance. The motor is a write off. This is the only way I can think of to repay them for their efforts to reach us, their support & hospitality.
The loss of Linda is very tragic, I personally will miss her friendship and company. She has been a friend and mentor to many of us and I know that all of us who knew her will miss her as well.
I am compiling a book of memories, relating to het 4wd activities and would invite any of you who have photos of Linda, taken on one of her many 4WD adventures to 'e' mail them to me at LOWERY@xtra.co.nz or send them by mail to 59 Marlow Street, Tainui. Dunedin.
I hope to be able to pass this memory book onto Lindas 2 sons later this week. Captions giving dates and area would also assist me
Linda tragically died doing what she loved best, in the mountains and by a steam.
Rest in peace lovely lady, I will never forget you, your smiles, your laughter, nor what you taught me when I thought I knew it all regarding off road driving.
You were a one in a million person.
Brian
Condolences to family and friends
cut+pasted from NZ4wd
I hope I am able to make sense with this letter, I am still very upset and in some shock as a reult of the tragety which occurred during a trip organised by myself during this Easter weekend at Glenorchy. ( At the head of Lake Wakatipu )
This was the second visit, by our club ( Otago Reacreational 4WD Group ) The first visit ( last year ) showed us that although the tracks are steep, narrow and winding there was no real danger providing vehicles were driven carefully.
We had been delayed due to an earlier problem with a vehicle which meant it needed towing for a large part of the track. The steepness, Up to 30 degree decents, make it a strictly one direction of travel track and we had no option but to continue to assist the broken ( No front wheel drive ) vehicle on around the track.
Darkness fell as we were approaching the final water crossing and climb up out of the Buckler Burn Valley and it quickly became fully dark.
Linda was travelling in one of the last 2 vehicles and upon reaching a section of track which was very narrow due to a wash out , elected to leave the vehicle in order to guide it across the narrow section. The first vehicle made it across and she turned to assist the second. As Linda turned she stepped backwards and over a near verticle drop of 35 metres.
A search for her was immeadiately started and she was found about 10 mins later in the stream we had just crossed. While searchers were looking we activated our EPIRB beacon, sent a trail bike rider who had been travelling with us, out to Glenorchy to call emergency services and 2 members set out to run 3 kms to a position where cell phone coverage could be found. They also rang emergency services.
In the meantime others from both our club and the Canturbury Land Rover Owners club who had medical experience managed to stabalise Linda's condition and get her breathing again.
The Glenorchy 4WD ambulance was sent out and search & rescue put on standby. Unfortunately the ambulance suffered a major engine failure and was unable to get medical equipment to us.
The Otago Rescue Helicopter arrived, after what seemed to be a lifetime and managed to land in the very steep , tree lined and rocky valley. I have nothing but the highest admiration for the pilot and crew for a very skill full piece of flying in full darkness at about 11.15pm.
We were informed that Linda had not survived about an hour later after valient efforts had been made to save her.
The sad loss of Linda has had a considerable effect on all of us who were present, and also the local community of Glenorchy, many of whom remained up untill we arrived back into the township about 2.15am. The support they have shown to us will never be forgotten by us.
I am attempting to arrange for a donation to be made to the local ambulance service to help them repair their Isuzu 4WD ambulance. The motor is a write off. This is the only way I can think of to repay them for their efforts to reach us, their support & hospitality.
The loss of Linda is very tragic, I personally will miss her friendship and company. She has been a friend and mentor to many of us and I know that all of us who knew her will miss her as well.
I am compiling a book of memories, relating to het 4wd activities and would invite any of you who have photos of Linda, taken on one of her many 4WD adventures to 'e' mail them to me at LOWERY@xtra.co.nz or send them by mail to 59 Marlow Street, Tainui. Dunedin.
I hope to be able to pass this memory book onto Lindas 2 sons later this week. Captions giving dates and area would also assist me
Linda tragically died doing what she loved best, in the mountains and by a steam.
Rest in peace lovely lady, I will never forget you, your smiles, your laughter, nor what you taught me when I thought I knew it all regarding off road driving.
You were a one in a million person.
Brian
Got the message on sunday morning and totally blew me away, didn't really feel like being out 4wdriving after that. Had done several grade 5 trips with Linda and they were excellent. On one trip I had a health problem which she personally helped in seeking assistance for me. she is also a member of our club. She will be sadly missed and to quote a friend of mine on the weekend, she is up there wiht the Emila Erhearts and Madame Curries of the world. RIP and watch over us all..
Al
Al
rain, hail, sleet or snow, we go!
I made a donation, which is going towards repairing the Glenorchy ambulance.
If anyone is interested in doing the same, contact Brian, as I am unsure when the final cheque will be presented.He may take a couple of days to make contact, with Linda's funeral being tomorrow.
LOWERY@xtra.co.nz (Brian)
If anyone is interested in doing the same, contact Brian, as I am unsure when the final cheque will be presented.He may take a couple of days to make contact, with Linda's funeral being tomorrow.
LOWERY@xtra.co.nz (Brian)
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Just back home after several hours spent driving my milling machine to recover from Linda's funeral.
Yes she was a Legend in the 4wding world, not only in NZ. I learnt today that she was double that Legend in the Mental Health World. Go Hard Girl
Linda was always willing to take the time to answer my Prado questions, some of them quite technical. She had also listened to some of my advice too and acted on it to improve her truck.
Copied from the NZ4wd forum regarding the Glenorchy ambulance;
A big thank you to all of you.
I would like to put a final date for any donations to the Glenorchy ambulance fund for tomorrow, Tuesday 25th April ( Anzac Day ) so that I can pass a cheque on. The CLROC has been asked to organise for donations to this cause, by Linda's family, at the funeral in lieu of flowers and we dont want to drag things on. To date we have recieved $1000.00 dollars for the ambulance.
A great big thank you to all of you who have supported this cause. If any of you wish to send a cheque directly to the cause here is the address;
Glenorchy First Responce ( cheques should be in this name )
c/o Pam Henderson
P.O.Box 36
Glenorchy
via Queenstown
A big thank you from all of us down here, Drive safely and take care out there.
Brian
LOWERY@xtra.co.nz (Brian Lowery)
Yes she was a Legend in the 4wding world, not only in NZ. I learnt today that she was double that Legend in the Mental Health World. Go Hard Girl
Linda was always willing to take the time to answer my Prado questions, some of them quite technical. She had also listened to some of my advice too and acted on it to improve her truck.
Copied from the NZ4wd forum regarding the Glenorchy ambulance;
A big thank you to all of you.
I would like to put a final date for any donations to the Glenorchy ambulance fund for tomorrow, Tuesday 25th April ( Anzac Day ) so that I can pass a cheque on. The CLROC has been asked to organise for donations to this cause, by Linda's family, at the funeral in lieu of flowers and we dont want to drag things on. To date we have recieved $1000.00 dollars for the ambulance.
A great big thank you to all of you who have supported this cause. If any of you wish to send a cheque directly to the cause here is the address;
Glenorchy First Responce ( cheques should be in this name )
c/o Pam Henderson
P.O.Box 36
Glenorchy
via Queenstown
A big thank you from all of us down here, Drive safely and take care out there.
Brian
LOWERY@xtra.co.nz (Brian Lowery)
Now safely back in Wellington from Linda's funeral on Sat. There appeared to be approx 550 people there in attendance for the 2 hour service. Very moving and unfortunitly some(mostly 4wd) peeps were uable to say a few words as there was another service following Linda's - ran out of time.
Many people from all over NZ attended
What a sad loss - but we will continue with our 4wding as Linda would wish
Many people from all over NZ attended
What a sad loss - but we will continue with our 4wding as Linda would wish
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Talk about a thread resurrection 
Was cleaning some crap up over the weekend and came across a print out of a Yahoo groups thread all about ice breaker chains.
2 things are obvious - Linda is not forgotten...and I was waayyyy overdue for a dung out lol.
Linda had put in a post or two....RIP Linda.
Her post on Yahoo nz4wd was dated 29th May 2004.
Was cleaning some crap up over the weekend and came across a print out of a Yahoo groups thread all about ice breaker chains.
2 things are obvious - Linda is not forgotten...and I was waayyyy overdue for a dung out lol.
Linda had put in a post or two....RIP Linda.
Her post on Yahoo nz4wd was dated 29th May 2004.
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Strange coincidence, happened to pass her old Prado while down south last week, which brought back the memories as we drove through
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Yep Andy Delis bounght the handbag and turned it into what it is today. Been out with it several times. Saw them at Reefton at xmas time with Tim.
Al
Al
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Twodiffs wrote:Talk about a thread resurrection
Was cleaning some crap up over the weekend and came across a print out of a Yahoo groups thread all about ice breaker chains.
2 things are obvious - Linda is not forgotten...and I was waayyyy overdue for a dung out lol.
Linda had put in a post or two....RIP Linda.
Her post on Yahoo nz4wd was dated 29th May 2004.
Wow, blast from the past. I have vivid memories of hearing about Linda's death while we were at Etterick camping whilst wheeling on the Old Man range. I still remember her every now and then. An interesting lady.
Likely that thread on icebreaker chains was one I wrote. It also appeared in their mag as well. I will need to get two new sets this season cos I've stretched and worn them out. Never been used on a hard road either.
Off shortly to Glenorchy for a mates big birthday bash, so may have to work out where these tracks were.
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Because I do lots of trips with Andi in the "Handbag" we talk about our memories of Linda quite often and the fun times together
I have lots of videos of her on our trips
Here is a video clip and is typical of Linda .She was always Laughing
Cheers Richard
I have lots of videos of her on our trips
Here is a video clip and is typical of Linda .She was always Laughing
Cheers Richard
Never say die, up man and try