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Clubroom => General Discussion => Topic started by: firko on October 16, 2011, 05:41:31 pm

Title: Averil Grayson
Post by: firko on October 16, 2011, 05:41:31 pm

I just received a very sad phonecall from Vern Grayson telling me that his darling Averil died this morning at 11.30. She'd fought a long and courageous battle with cancer but in the end she could no longer hold the bastard of a disease off. Anyone who knew Averil will know what a hard worker she was for motorcycling and what a sweet and loyal friend she was. Vern's a mess right now and those who know of his own battle with the black dog will understand that he'll need a lot of support. Even though I knew she was on her last legs, I'm in shock and overcome with sadness......I'm so glad I got to see her for one last time at CD8.

Title: Re: Averil Grayson
Post by: bazza on October 16, 2011, 06:38:52 pm

Thoughts from Unzud to Vern,great to see them at C/D

Title: Re: Averil Grayson
Post by: supersenior 50 on October 16, 2011, 08:03:18 pm

Vern has asked that friends refrain from contacting he and the family to allow private mourning. There won't be an open funeral.

Title: Re: Averil Grayson
Post by: EML on October 16, 2011, 08:51:56 pm

Oh Shit, there goes a good one. Vern and her were life parteners and as said, that bastard of a desease has claimed her. I wish we could help but it's beyond us.
Averil R.I.P.

Title: Re: Averil Grayson
Post by: Davey Crocket on October 16, 2011, 08:52:41 pm

Thats really sad.....one of the nicest people you could ever meet in your lifetime....I've just watched the All Blacks win to get to the final but it just seems insignificant now.....god speed Averil.

Title: Re: Averil Grayson
Post by: EML on October 16, 2011, 09:06:37 pm

She would have loved to see that win too.....

Title: Re: Averil Grayson
Post by: jackiemac on October 17, 2011, 09:31:51 am

A wonderful woman, who will be sadly missed

Title: Re: Averil Grayson
Post by: allan hughes on October 18, 2011, 10:12:21 am

LOVELY LADY NOTHING WAS EVER TOO MUCH TROUBLE
WITHOUT AVERIL AND VERN
WE WOULD NOT HAVE A VINTAGE TRACK AT NUDGEE
I PROPOSE TO NAME THE TRACK
THE AVERIL GRAYSON VINTAGE RACEWAY
I WILL SPEAK TO THE COMITEES  BMCC/NBJMCC
R.I.P AVERIL FROM ALL AT BMCC 

Title: Re: Averil Grayson
Post by: Davey Crocket on October 18, 2011, 01:37:36 pm

I'll second that.

Title: Re: Averil Grayson
Post by: EML on October 18, 2011, 02:14:09 pm

I'll second that second and raise you a motion-oop's that doesn't sound right. I agree with what was just said.

Title: Re: Averil Grayson
Post by: firko on October 18, 2011, 02:44:08 pm

What a great idea. Averil and Vern were at the driving end of the VMX movement in Queensland so it's a terrific proposal to honour the great lady in such a way.

Title: Re: Averil Grayson
Post by: bazza on October 18, 2011, 03:07:20 pm

Might pay to run it past vern when the time is right

Title: Re: Averil Grayson
Post by: EML on October 18, 2011, 04:25:11 pm

Of course.

Title: Re: Averil Grayson
Post by: Davey Crocket on October 18, 2011, 05:54:07 pm

I'd rather just do it and bring a tear to his eye.

Title: Re: Averil Grayson
Post by: supersenior 50 on October 18, 2011, 06:26:04 pm

Tread carefully with that Vern has strong views about that sort of thing so I suggest it be run past me or BillHolm first. We have tried to honour Averill & Vern before & he was adamant against it. We should settle down and let due time go past.
All mean well but this forum has a talent for turning things into a 3 ring circus

Title: Re: Averil Grayson
Post by: allan hughes on October 18, 2011, 08:01:49 pm

IM OK WITH THAT COL
I WILL PUT IT ON HOLD

Title: Re: Averil Grayson
Post by: EML on October 18, 2011, 09:03:40 pm

And late at night it turns into a 3 winged crocus-but that's another story.