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Hi all,

4 weeks ago today my Dad was killed in a plane crash. So let's raise a glass and toast the memory of the person who got me hooked on motorcycles 20 years ago.

Dad rode a great number of bikes over the years, and to see him on a '74 Bonneville carving up GSX-R / R1 / Fireblade riders was a sight to behold. The same goes for his sidecar riding - there weren't too many 2-wheeled riders who could keep up with him.

I miss you, you crazy old bugger.

Glass duly raised to Mr V Snr.

Cheers Viking, having a Mother ATM, but I'll raise a beer to his honour later in the day.

Raising my glass now even this early...

chin chin to all of our fathers - especially those who are no longer with us...

Sorry to hear he's gone, Viking ..... sounds as though you have plenty of good memories of him

At this time of day it'll have to be a coffee I raise to him - but hopefully something more appropriate later.

Thinking of you in your time of grief mate

Will definitely raise a glass later - I like your attitude, to celebrate his life more than grieve over his loss - sounds like you got that from him - was he flying the plane at the time?

Here's to dads!

Consider it done! hic!!

Sounds like we lost a bit of character. I'll raise a glass or two to mark his passing.

A little late but I shall make up for my tardiness with quantity quaffed. I'm sure the old fella would concur.

Glass raised. There are far too few people like your old man in this world, and the place is all the poorer for their passing.

Thrashing a Blade with a Bonnie !

Viking, he sounds like the Dad everyone would have wanted,

Cheers to a legend !

Cheers to the meemory of Mr V Snr. Sounds like a fine chap, best wishes to all.

Sounds to have been an inspiring character, and a hard act to follow.

Here's to you, Mr. Viking the elder!