What a great lot of tributes to a much loved Man.
Wish you were here to read them Mate
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What a great lot of tributes to a much loved Man.
Wish you were here to read them Mate
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Terrible news.... One of a kind and truely one of the friendliest blokes I've ever met.
Will miss ya mate. The forum wont be the same without you.
Next Meetup we will all miss you greatly.
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RIP Roofy.
Absolutely one of a kind. A true gentleman. Speechless when I heard and he will be missed by anyone that has the pleasure of meeting him. They say that only the good die young, and Craig was still far too young.
My thoughts and love to the Whitehead family at this very sad time. I’ll think of Roofy every time I have a brew round a campfire.
Was lucky to spend an afternoon with Craig just before Christmas, and saw Jane later in the day when she got home, what top people.
He was in good spirits as I have always found him and we yarned for 4 or 5 hours, it's so hard to believe he is gone as he looked and got about as fit as a bull.
I am going to miss him, a good bloke given his wings and flown away from us, or maybe flicked the locker in..
My sincerest condolences to Jane and Family
RIP Mate
This was my last time with old mate.
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What a bloody legendQuote:
Originally Posted by mudski
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Yeah was looking through a few old posts with Roofy and saw this Licola one. Pats on the back mean a lot in hindsight eh mate. Special memories.Quote:
Originally Posted by mudski
Come and Celebrate the Man in the Hat.
Love ya Roofy
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Anybody needing to chuck their swag out ( or van)before or after we have plenty of room. We are located 30 minutes from Trafalgar.
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"My Memory Library" by Sarah Blackstone
Imagine if I was given one moment,
just a single slice of my past.
I could hold it close forever,
and that moment would always last.
I'd put the moment in a safe,
within my hearts abode.
I could open it when I wanted,
and only I would know the code.
I could choose a time of laughing,
a time of happiness and fun.
I could choose a time that tried me,
through everything I've done.
I sat and thought about what moment,
would always make me smile.
One that would always push me,
to walk that extra mile.
If I'm feeling sad and low,
if I'm struggling with what to do.
I can go and open my little safe,
and watch my moment through.
There are moments I can think of,
that would lift my spirits everytime.
The moments when you picked me up,
when the road was hard to climb.
For me to only pick one moment,
to cherish, save and keep,
Is proving really difficult,
as I've gathered up a heap!
I've dug deep inside my heart,
found the safe and looked inside,
there was room for lots of moments,
in fact hundreds if I tried.
I'm building my own little library,
embedded in my heart,
for all the moments spent with you,
before you had to part.
I can open it up whenever I like,
pick a moment and watch it through,
My little library acts as a promise,
I'll never ever forget you
I found this poem after my dad passed and found it quite inspirational. Hope it can do the same for others
Condolenses to jane I feel your pain
fr0m Phil and myself will miss the fishing trips up the murray
What a great bloke itll be hard to find one better
It will be too painfull for me to go but my thoughts will be
with you Jane.a big hug from me to you such a sad loss good man gone to soon
R.I.P Roofy say hello to my son please
Might have to organise a yearly memorial run, and where most can go.
Shit Roofy very hard to be;ieve,,, I can get a laser cut stainless plaque
cut if needed
Lets all give our old Mate a great sendoff
Strange that I refer to him as Old as I am 8 years older and
he always called me Young Fella
I’m in Merimbula at the moment. It may be a short stay for me, but I’ll be there!
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I had an idea of another meet at MB’s property Bob around Easter time but not necessarily on that weekend.
Just so we can have a fire and make a fun night of it to celebrate his life and tell stories.
I was also thinking everyone has to wear a Roofy hat or similar and celebrate his life in a fun environment with awesome views, camp fire and good company.
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Just an idea though mate as a few people liked that weekend and we can accommodate easily.
Happy to do something earlier and proper camping just an idea mate. A river side would be nice of course.
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That's a fantastic idea mate, it's accessible for most, even just for the evening. Set a date and I'll be there
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We can cook camp ovens meal too with no coals on top lol...
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We’re in, unfortunately can’t make it this Friday. We’ve got the grandkids at Lorne or Pier2Pub.
Let’s do it good folks, Roofy mate stood atop of the Hills here at the dawn service a few years back, Craig and that great hat were never going to miss that sunrise, first up as always I’m sure!
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And he was blessed with the best of what Mother Nature could offer!
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They don’t make Blokes like Roofy anymore!
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The only way to cook in a Camp OvenQuote:
Originally Posted by AB
COTQuote:
Originally Posted by Bob
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Jane has asked me if anyone would like to say something this Friday. Could they please let me know.
@Bob @MudRunnerTD
I would be honoured to say a few words for my MateQuote:
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Great news Bob!!!!
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I have unfortunately moved this thread to our RIP forum section so it cannot be lost.
Been thinking over the past days and wanted to add some words.
I have only been around the forum for a short time (Licola 18 being first met up). I would like to share some comments that Roofy made to me while we were having a yarn by the fire side at Licola:
“they are a real good and genuine lot people here and across the forum”
Craig spoke very admirably of the overwhelming generosity and friendship within this close community. Craig specifically mentioned a time when a forum trip had been arranged, unfortunately he experienced a significant engine failure in his vehicle and the forum got it together, rallied around and pitched in to help him to sort it out.
I cannot recall all the exact details, but he was extremely grateful of all the good will and genuine friendship.
Craig spoke very fondly of you Jane.
I would have loved to been able to get to know him more as we lived our earlier years in the same district.
I will not be with you all in in person on Friday.
John
Like a track on my place, Roofy now at peace, and could tell many a journey story.
I have been thinking about what to say for days.
I lost touch with Roofy and Jane over the last few years and I regret that now.
I enjoyed my times sitting around a campfire chatting and laughing. I enjoyed our trips together whether in the same car or separate cars.
My favourite trip was when Roofy, Katwoman and I got stuck in the Bush (okay I was the one who got bogged) and wondering if we would spend the night in the middle of nowhere.
RIP
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Touching works there mate, brought a tear to my eye. Your words resonate my thoughts on Craig exactly. A true gentleman who called it how it was but always saw the greatness in any person. Will be sorely missed around the campfire by many.Quote:
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So many trips and times but this one was truly special and so glad and thankful to have shared it with you old mate, one I will never forget . . .
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Cup of tea and scones en route to the Madigan Line
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Heading to Geo Surverys Hill was one of the best things I've done, what a great adventure and one of the best camps if not the best, just finding a patch in the spinifex miles from anyone was pretty special.
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I remember I had a very minor oil leak from the exhaust manifold and was constantly checking it and the oil, worried for the worst but Roofy told me "don't stress, you stress too much young fella". What a wise man and of course he was right and from then I have never stressed over little things no where near as much and don't think I ever will, life long lesson for sure. Thanks again mate.
Just got told tonight of Roofys passing, so I had to sign in and hope AB passes on my condolences to Jane and family. One of the original Dirty Dozen passes, this does not go unnoticed. He was always a gentleman on here. RIP peace Roofy
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Originally Posted by AB
Just got told tonight of Roofys passing, so I had to sign in and hope AB passes on my condolences to Jane and family. One of the original Dirty Dozen passes, this does not go unnoticed. He was always a gentleman on here. RIP peace Roofy
I will do mate, we are heading down Friday so will pass on your condolences indeed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Finly Owner
Now that is how I would like to remember him
Thanks Rossco
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Fuck I’m tearing up at every pic posted!Quote:
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That should be printed, framed and put up in the church at AB’sQuote:
Originally Posted by Bob
That just reminded me!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by TPC
Just salvaged this from the harsh elements of the church!!!
It’s in the house now until I can frame it out of the elements and back in the church.
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