RIPs

[HdE]

So sorry to hear that Locust. I know exactly what you mean. I've had the experience of suddenly losing longtime friends unexpectedly. It's a bizarre, surreal and very disturbing experience.

Thoughts are with you and all concerned at this time.

[HdE]

Seperate post for this:

Peter Fernandez, the original voice of Speed Racer, has passed away at the age of 83 after a battle with lung cancer.

[Van Dom]

Sorry to hear that news Locusts. Bad times.

[flip-r mk2]

Sorry for your loss, thoughts are with you LOD.



filip

[Roger Godpleton]

Belated commiserations, Matt.

[Albion]

Rest in peace the female motorcyclist who died in an accident 100yds in front of us this afternoon.

Her and the other rider were travelling way too fast and too close to other vehicles. Suddenly we saw a car get out of the way and one of the riders went up in the air. Her helmet came off and she was killed instantly.
The other rider was her partner and they were going to get married soon.

No one was quite sure what happened as it was so quick but other witnesses said the back of the bike appeared to go upwards and threw her off. My girlfriend went to help as I phoned 999. She saw the womans face as she lay there, a horrible to thing to see.
We both feel so sad after seeing this.

Please be careful and sensible out there whatever you drive or ride.

[Peter Wolf]

Thats interesting as i went for a run in a friuends car yesterday afternoon and he was talking about getting a motorbike as he is fed up with sitting in traffic and i was saying that i wouldnt bother because at some point you will be knocked off it and smashed or worse killed and that i didnt think it was worth the risk as its not a risk i am willing to take and then i read the above comment and it completely makes my point.

Its very sad but it could have been so easily avoided if they were riding safely and paying attention to what they were doing.

[mogzilla]

nasty thing to see albion hope it doesnt affect you both too badly, surprided more bikers are'nt killed though up in rivington pike near us we saw a gang of about six bikers doing at least 60 on windy country roads on the wrong side!

[Trout]

Albion, that's horrible, of course, for those involved, but also for you. Hang in there, mate.

[Albion]

Thanks folks. I'm fine, it just makes you feel very sad that someone died. I hope it doesn't effect my girlfriend any more as she saw the woman close up. She's tougher than me though so I'm sure she'll be fine.

No one quite saw why the bike threw her. It didn't hit a car but the two bikes were very close together so maybe they touched or it was a braking error. It may even have been a mechanical problem but they were definately riding too fast and not safely.

[mogzilla]

know you'll keep an eye on her ...it aint nice, few years ago a bloke dived off preston bus station and being of medical background went to help, too late of course but even though i've seen shit like that before still jumped out at me now and again.

[Something Fishy]

That is very sad Albion, I'm sorry you guys had to see that.

It's not nice.  Remember to talk to people if you guys can't get it out of your heads.

Another warning it's best not to go near bikes, and to be very careful if you do.  I had a nasty scrape when I was a youngster, I survived it and have never gone back on once since.

[Tiplodocus]

My Mum - just shy of her 82nd birthday.

Mother to 13, Granny Flannel to 34 (possibly still counting) and Great Gran to a dozen ( definitely still counting - in fact the very last picture taken of her was with the newest addition).

[HdE]

Good God, Tips - so sorry to hear. I can't imagine how you must feel.

Seems like quite a few of us are having a tough time here lately.

Warm regards to all.

[worldshown]

Haven't read this thread for a while.

Sorry to hear about your friend Locusts. 27 is no age.

My thoughts are with you Tips. After going through a similar experience earlier this year, I hope your family are with you for support.