It's been a tough week

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BikerGran · #1 Post by **BikerGran** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 7:58 pm

When I took on as contact point for our club I didn't reckon on a week like I've had.

One of our members died in a collision with a car - so I've had to send out emails to members telling them the bad news, and collect and collate condolence messages.

Then I kept getting contacted by the local press - you have to be so careful not to say anything that could be misconstrued. Actually they've done a pretty good job of reporting fairly, and even printed the link for the petition about including bike questions in the car theory test.

Then I was contacted by family members as well, making arrangements for bikes to follow the hearse.

I'm glad if I've been able to help but it's all pretty draining.

I didn't know Barty very well but he was the kind of bloke you could instantly feel at home with. And I still can't believe he's gone.

Samray · #2 Post by **Samray** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:22 pm

I'm sure things couldn't have been in a safer pair of hands. Well done.
Don't forget to save a bit of 'me time' for yourself.
Barty was obviously very well regarded.

fatboy · #3 Post by **fatboy** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:42 pm

Sorry to hear that BG, not the nicest task,or the easiest
Good on ya !

D-Rider · #4 Post by **D-Rider** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:44 pm

Yes a tough week. Well done for getting through it and handling things well

HowardQ · #5 Post by **HowardQ** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:55 pm

Well done BG. I'm sure you did a great job.

MartDude · #6 Post by **MartDude** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:05 pm

At such times, people are grateful for efforts like yours.

Well done, Bobbi!

DavShill · #7 Post by **DavShill** » Sun Apr 01, 2012 6:33 pm

Good job BG. I'm sure the family have been very grateful to you.

BikerGran · #8 Post by **BikerGran** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 12:22 pm

Gratitude wasn't really the point.

Not really any point to this thread either, just needed to share, thanks all.

ligloo · #9 Post by **ligloo** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 5:01 pm

Can't think of anyone I'd rather do it than you BG .... *hugs for a rough time*

BikerGran · #10 Post by **BikerGran** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:06 pm

Awww shucks!

Spent a couple of hours at Barty's wake this evening - it was a good do, apart from the reason for it. People in bright colouirs chatting and talking bikes and enjoying the company, just as the family wanted it.