R.I.P Windrush - Page 26

planenut · 11th January 2018, 15:57

If there were a "Thank You" thread, it wouldn't stop after one posting. The very reason the loss of someone like Derek, AKA Windrush, evokes the comments and attendance that occurred at his funeral today, epitomizes the Club.

Thank you Derek, for clearly, without your input and enthusiasm and tact, the Club would not run and exist as it does. Thank you Lillian, Derek's wife, who is part of the Club and known and loved by so many.

Thank you to Peter Harris (harrisop48) for helping me out by transporting me today, when yes, I could have got there by bus or train, or even taxi, but took me door to door.

Thank you to Club members who have helped me out with advice and physical assistance to keep my rover 75's on the road.

Thank you to Club members who again, today, have offered their services.

Thank you to friendly Club members who have offered their hospitality, should I pass their abode.

Well Done to all those who have contributed, and who feel they can trust the Club, to share their most personal problems. Remember, therapy can cost money and time, but any time spent on this Club is pretty good in helping.....
All join hands in a circle and step forward "I own a Rover 75!"

Darcydog · 11th January 2018, 17:02

It was a lovely service. Quite a few laughs to go with the sadness.

I wasn’t aware that Dereks forum name was because he was on HMS Windrush when it was sunk

And he used that as the reason why Lillian could never convince Derek to go on a cruise!!

Sorry I had to shoot off straight after the service and not stay to chat to everyone but I had to be in Basingstoke for 12:30.

Very pleased I went. It was packed. Standing room only at the back. Which is in itself a measure of the man.

Rev Jules · 11th January 2018, 17:15

Many thanks Fred I don’t have any thanks left.

Rev

jackatesme · 11th January 2018, 17:36

I think this Club contributes to the enthusiasm of owning a r75 and mgzt as much as the cars themselves.

coolcat · 11th January 2018, 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darcydog

It was a lovely service. Quite a few laughs to go with the sadness.

I wasn’t aware that Dereks forum name was because he was on HMS Windrush when it was sunk

And he used that as the reason why Lillian could never convince Derek to go on a cruise!!

Sorry I had to shoot off straight after the service and not stay to chat to everyone but I had to be in Basingstoke for 12:30.

Very pleased I went. It was packed. Standing room only at the back. Which is in itself a measure of the man.

It was indeed a lovely service and a fitting tribute to a much loved man.

I must admit when the ‘Last Post’ played it was a very emotional moment indeed.

Sorry I missed you today Clive, hope to catch up another time Sir.

Darcydog · 11th January 2018, 19:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolcat

It was indeed a lovely service and a fitting tribute to a much loved man.

I must admit when the ‘Last Post’ played it was a very emotional moment indeed.

Sorry I missed you today Clive, hope to catch up another time Sir.

Yes - the Last Post did it for me...

trikey · 11th January 2018, 19:18

Agree 100% and good to meet you today (although very briefly)

RPWC · 11th January 2018, 19:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolcat

It was indeed a lovely service and a fitting tribute to a much loved man.

I must admit when the ‘Last Post’ played it was a very emotional moment indeed.

Sorry I missed you today Clive, hope to catch up another time Sir.

I too missed out on meeting you Clive, but did get to put faces to names . Finally met Jules Planenut Nobby Harrisop , and madeupname,and Shiner sorry if I missed anyone out finslly got back to Newcastle airport at 7 dropped off hire car and the wife picked me up. Need to eat now then chill with a beer.

trikey · 11th January 2018, 19:24

Just got back home now, what a fantastic send off to the Gentleman of the club, and the headmaster of the LCOZ, this forum will be a poorer place now without Derek, I’m just so glad we got to meet on a few occasions, and shared many a chat across the social forum.

And yes, I shed a few tears when the last post played, and a smile when the ‘stock car’ theme started.

I bet Derek was up there smiling when my in tank pump died on the Peterborough by pass too... I just looked up and smiled to myself

Blooming rovers, if it wasn’t for this club I’d have changed marque years ago.

God bless ya Derek.

planenut · 11th January 2018, 19:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPWC

I too missed out on meeting you Clive, but did get to put faces to names . Finally met Jules Planenut Nobby Harrisop , and madeupname,and Shinet. sorry if I missed anyone out finslly got bavl yo Newcastle airport at 7 dropped off hire car and the wife picked me up. Need to eat now then chill with a beer.

Outstanding effort, well done, nice to meet you at a time to celebrate Derek.

11th January 2018, 15:57	#251
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,955 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	Thank You. If there were a "Thank You" thread, it wouldn't stop after one posting. The very reason the loss of someone like Derek, AKA Windrush, evokes the comments and attendance that occurred at his funeral today, epitomizes the Club. Thank you Derek, for clearly, without your input and enthusiasm and tact, the Club would not run and exist as it does. Thank you Lillian, Derek's wife, who is part of the Club and known and loved by so many. Thank you to Peter Harris (harrisop48) for helping me out by transporting me today, when yes, I could have got there by bus or train, or even taxi, but took me door to door. Thank you to Club members who have helped me out with advice and physical assistance to keep my rover 75's on the road. Thank you to Club members who again, today, have offered their services. Thank you to friendly Club members who have offered their hospitality, should I pass their abode. Well Done to all those who have contributed, and who feel they can trust the Club, to share their most personal problems. Remember, therapy can cost money and time, but any time spent on this Club is pretty good in helping..... All join hands in a circle and step forward "I own a Rover 75!"

11th January 2018, 17:36	#254
jackatesme This is my second home rover 75 saloon.Renault Captur 1.5 diesel. Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: rhymney Posts: 3,661 Thanks: 2,269 Thanked 1,242 Times in 702 Posts	I think this Club contributes to the enthusiasm of owning a r75 and mgzt as much as the cars themselves. __________________ - John B signing out Maralyn was born 9th Sept 2004 14.44.48. 103,597 of 112,381 (75s) 3,021 of 4,744 Connie SE 239 of 1.685 Platinum Gold. "Maralyn": Platinum Blonde,Troublesome,Unpredictable.

11th January 2018, 19:18	#257
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,773 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Agree 100% and good to meet you today (although very briefly) __________________ Lest we forget..

11th January 2018, 19:24	#259
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,773 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Just got back home now, what a fantastic send off to the Gentleman of the club, and the headmaster of the LCOZ, this forum will be a poorer place now without Derek, I’m just so glad we got to meet on a few occasions, and shared many a chat across the social forum. And yes, I shed a few tears when the last post played, and a smile when the ‘stock car’ theme started. I bet Derek was up there smiling when my in tank pump died on the Peterborough by pass too... I just looked up and smiled to myself Blooming rovers, if it wasn’t for this club I’d have changed marque years ago. God bless ya Derek. __________________ Lest we forget..

11th January 2018, 17:02	#252
Darcydog This is my second home Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,428 Thanks: 3,123 Thanked 3,170 Times in 2,096 Posts	It was a lovely service. Quite a few laughs to go with the sadness. I wasn’t aware that Dereks forum name was because he was on HMS Windrush when it was sunk And he used that as the reason why Lillian could never convince Derek to go on a cruise!! Sorry I had to shoot off straight after the service and not stay to chat to everyone but I had to be in Basingstoke for 12:30. Very pleased I went. It was packed. Standing room only at the back. Which is in itself a measure of the man.

11th January 2018, 17:15	#253
Rev Jules This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer+ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Radcliffe on Trent Posts: 10,711 Thanks: 7,308 Thanked 3,929 Times in 2,051 Posts	Many thanks Fred I don’t have any thanks left. Rev