Goodbye Toby, we will remember you

[gadgetman]

Something seems out with the balance of the universe these last couple of days. I can't quite figure out what it is. There seems to be a void in this world that is way larger than the physical man himself.

So many mixed emotions; Toby is free of the pain, I'm glad; I miss the constant barrage of my PM inbox, I'm not so happy. His looming death gave him little fear, he was ready, he was strong, though surprised at the helpless feeling it was giving him near the end. Although we all knew the day was coming, and I've been through it before with my very close little cousin, it is not easy for those of us left behind.

A little of him will live on in each of us and will never leave. It will modify us and we will pass it on in inperceptible ways to those we influence. We will know it as life continues and little moments and things happen. We will pause with a wry smile and nod of the head as the voice in our head says, 'Yeah, Toby!"

Rest in peace my good friend. You got under a lot of peoples skin. Your job is done, it is up to us to carry that on.

Oh, and by the way mate, .... the 6.5mm is 0.5mm too fat!

[Scribe]

Something seems out with the balance of the universe these last couple of days. I can't quite figure out what it is. There seems to be a void in this world that is way larger than the physical man himself.

So many mixed emotions; Toby is free of the pain, I'm glad; I miss the constant barrage of my PM inbox, I'm not so happy. His looming death gave him little fear, he was ready, he was strong, though surprised at the helpless feeling it was giving him near the end. Although we all knew the day was coming, and I've been through it before with my very close little cousin, it is not easy for those of us left behind.

A little of him will live on in each of us and will never leave. It will modify us and we will pass it on in inperceptible ways to those we influence. We will know it as life continues and little moments and things happen. We will pause with a wry smile and nod of the head as the voice in our head says, 'Yeah, Toby!"

Rest in peace my good friend. You got under a lot of peoples skin. Your job is done, it is up to us to carry that on.

Oh, and by the way mate, .... the 6.5mm is 0.5mm too fat!

A very fitting Eulogy I must say 'gadgetman'. You speak for us all.

[Dundee]

If anyone wants too send a card too the family or wants to attend the farewell,this was in the local rag tonight.

[gadgetman]

A very fitting Eulogy I must say 'gadgetman'. You speak for us all.

Was very good to catch up with Toby when he made it south. We talked often by PM and the odd email. Initially I wasn't too sure if it was really me he wanted to talk to as the conversation quickly moved to questions about my eldest daughter. I told him that if he had questions about her he'd have to front up and ask her directly.

[Gibo]

Gonna miss ya Toby, true grit, right till the end

[Rushy]

Thanks for posting Toby's death notice Gibo. GM I remember the first time I bailed the young fellah up about Time Rider. He was in hospital in Auckland and he fiegned disinterest but turned the Crimson colour so many young fellahs turn at seventeen when embarrassed about a subject. You have often said you would have welcomed him as a son in law and I say to you that "you could have done a great deal worse". Toby certainly left this old man with sense of pride at having shared a few laughs, a few beers and the passion for the pursuit of hunting and shooting. I penned this for him and posted it at the old pub the other day with many a tear in my eyes.


In the face of adversity I have met no one more stoic
In the face of misfortune there are none more heroic
You have enriched the lives of all that you've met
And will continue to do so for several years yet
Know that we take pride in having all known a man
That spat in the face of great torment and said "yes I can"

[Rushy]

OK all you good buggers that are planning to attend Toby's funeral to celebrate his life and send him off in fine fashion on Tuesday, I have just been speaking with Toby's mum Julie and she has asked me to tell you all that as part of the funeral plan for Toby they are going to take Toby to his rifle range for an hour before they take the final journey to the crematorium. You are invited to bring a rifle with you and have one last shoot with him. Brads given the plans we were making with Toby this time last week, I think you should definitely bring your .338 and I will bring my 300 and we can make some noise together in his honour.

Julie has also asked if some from our fraternity could speak for Toby at the service. I for one am certainly happy to give that a whirl even though I am sure I will need to choke back a tear to do it.

See you there fellahs

[gadgetman]

Thanks for posting Toby's death notice Gibo. GM I remember the first time I bailed the young fellah up about Time Rider. He was in hospital in Auckland and he fiegned disinterest but turned the Crimson colour so many young fellahs turn at seventeen when embarrassed about a subject. You have often said you would have welcomed him as a son in law and I say to you that "you could have done a great deal worse". Toby certainly left this old man with sense of pride at having shared a few laughs, a few beers and the passion for the pursuit of hunting and shooting. I penned this for him and posted it at the old pub the other day with many a tear in my eyes.


In the face of adversity I have met no one more stoic
In the face of misfortune there are none more heroic
You have enriched the lives of all that you've met
And will continue to do so for several years yet
Know that we take pride in having all known a man
That spat in the face of great torment and said "yes I can"

Yes Rushy, those words sum the young man up so well. I wish I had the gift of being able to write too.

Toby was a little rough around the edges, but beneath that was this mass if humility, honesty, ability and shyness. Hey, that turning red was even me at 29 Rushy. TimeRider would certainly light up when Toby was mentioned, you could see a real sparkle in her eyes. Think I'll have to PM you the rest.

[gadgetman]

It seems only appropriate to take the 243 as well Rushy


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Would be rude not to Brads, and a 270 as well.

For some reason I have a hankering to purchase a 270, probably in an ugly Savage, and go knock over a deer. I might just do that after I've bowled my first one with the 243.

[Rushy]

It seems only appropriate to take the 243 as well Rushy


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Best you do Brads