My brother Viv passed away today!

Happy Snapper · 03-05-2012, 01:38 AM

Hi all.. as some of you know, my eldest surviving brother Viv died this morning. He has not been well for sometime. I guess a couple of hundred fags a day for 50+ years will do that to you.

But.. he was an ADV rider back in the early 50s. This photo is as old as me.. nearly 60 years! He and my cousin used to go huntin, fishin, shootin and probably rootin on this Ariel.

Back in 1953 the family home was at Chermside. The area where Westfield Chermside now stands was all bush. So they would race around there on the bike and shoot big lizards. When the locals on the other side of Hamilton Road got pissed off with them they would head to the bush.. Clear Mountain.. now a housing estate.

Viv was a press photographer.. a really good one too. In the 60s he was judged no 7 of the worlds best 10 photographers. And he taught me how to shoot (cameras and guns) how to drive and a whole lot more.

He will be sadly missed.

Outbackbiker · 03-05-2012, 01:43 AM

Thanks mate, for that brief insight into your brother & early ADV riding, how times have changed....
May he enjoy all his riding & shooting in the top paddock now.

bend27 · 03-05-2012, 01:45 AM

Sorry to hear about your loss, many happy memories by the sound of it, you are very lucky to have had a brother like that.

outback jack · 03-05-2012, 01:46 AM

Nice touch HS, condolences to you and the family.

podge NT · 03-05-2012, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Happy Snapper

Hi all.. as some of you know, my eldest surviving brother Viv died this morning. He has not been well for sometime. I guess a couple of hundred fags a day for 50+ years will do that to you.

But.. he was an ADV rider back in the early 50s. This photo is as old as me.. nearly 60 years! He and my cousin used to go huntin, fishin, shootin and probably rootin on this Ariel.

Back in 1953 the family home was at Chermside. The area where Westfield Chermside now stands was all bush. So they would race around there on the bike and shoot big lizards. When the locals on the other side of Hamilton Road got pissed off with them they would head to the bush.. Clear Mountain.. now a housing estate.

Viv was a press photographer.. a really good one too. In the 60s he was judged no 7 of the worlds best 10 photographers. And he taught me how to shoot (cameras and guns) how to drive and a whole lot more.

He will be sadly missed.

Sorry to hear that mate

hunter_greyghost · 03-05-2012, 01:50 AM

Thoughts are with you & the family,
Baza

griffo1962 · 03-05-2012, 01:51 AM

Sorry for your loss HS......

SYDADVGS · 03-05-2012, 01:53 AM

R.I.P Viv

HS, think of the good times, those fond memories, will help you through the days ahead.
Condolences to you and the family, and all his friends.

triple hoe · 03-05-2012, 01:54 AM

Condolences mate, best wishes.

Happy Snapper · 03-05-2012, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SYDADVGS

R.I.P Viv

HS, think of the good times, those fond memories, will help you through the days ahead.
Condolences to you and the family, and all his friends.

Thank you and thanks to all.

Although it was expected (last saw him last Thursday) it still comes as a shock when you get the phone call. As a matter of fact Sleepy John was just coming in the front door to bludge a coffee when the phone rang with the news.

stujamur · 03-05-2012, 01:57 AM

Happy, i dont have a brother , but if i had one like yours i would be a proud and happy bro .

Tee Dee Mmm · 03-05-2012, 02:15 AM

Condolences, Sorry to hear of your loss HS

Rick

Sebastionbear · 03-05-2012, 02:53 AM

Thanks for the memories of your brother Viv, HS. Keep your chin up. My thoughts are with you.

Cheers, Craig

PBee · 03-05-2012, 03:05 AM

Sounds like he lived a big life, not possible so much these days.

A lucky fella I think.

Sincere Condolences.

Pete.

Canary · 03-05-2012, 03:21 AM

to hear of your loss HS.

Sounds like his memory will live on as he sounded like a character.

Condolences to you and your family.

03-05-2012, 01:38 AM	#1
Happy Snapper ^OP GOMOB. Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, almost heaven! Oddometer: 1,620	My brother Viv passed away today! Hi all.. as some of you know, my eldest surviving brother Viv died this morning. He has not been well for sometime. I guess a couple of hundred fags a day for 50+ years will do that to you. But.. he was an ADV rider back in the early 50s. This photo is as old as me.. nearly 60 years! He and my cousin used to go huntin, fishin, shootin and probably rootin on this Ariel. Back in 1953 the family home was at Chermside. The area where Westfield Chermside now stands was all bush. So they would race around there on the bike and shoot big lizards. When the locals on the other side of Hamilton Road got pissed off with them they would head to the bush.. Clear Mountain.. now a housing estate. Viv was a press photographer.. a really good one too. In the 60s he was judged no 7 of the worlds best 10 photographers. And he taught me how to shoot (cameras and guns) how to drive and a whole lot more. He will be sadly missed. __________________ Happy Snapper Toto, I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore! Don't ever tell me your bike has heated grips when I am cold or I will cause damage to your person!

03-05-2012, 01:43 AM	#2
Outbackbiker Virgin Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: Clermont Queensland Australia Oddometer: 603	Thanks mate, for that brief insight into your brother & early ADV riding, how times have changed.... May he enjoy all his riding & shooting in the top paddock now. __________________ Young riders pick a destination and go. Old riders pick a direction and ride. Berg FE 570 The light weight ADV bike! XR 440R Hypermotard MV Agusta.

03-05-2012, 01:46 AM	#4
outback jack Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Central outback QLD. Oddometer: 5,531	Nice touch HS, condolences to you and the family. __________________ There's something ugly about a NEW bike on a trailer. CCC ride Cattle, Coal & Cane or Captains Crossing & Castlemaine. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...1#post17025601

03-05-2012, 01:50 AM	#6
hunter_greyghost XS650 Allroads Traveller Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Yass, Australia Oddometer: 5,646	Thoughts are with you & the family, Baza __________________ 1981 XS650SH "Tourer" [ For Sale - when / maybe?], 1975 XS650B "Adventure" ['Kenny Krazyhorse'], 1982 XL500R 'Project' www.aussiegreyghost.smugmug.com Couldn't afford a 'GSA', so now it's an 'XSA' "I didn't do it! & whoever said I did, is a liar!"

03-05-2012, 01:54 AM	#9
triple hoe Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Ararat Oddometer: 267	Condolences mate, best wishes. __________________ KLR 650, GSX 1100

03-05-2012, 01:45 AM	#3
bend27 Aprentice Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: Melbourne Oddometer: 1,065	Sorry to hear about your loss, many happy memories by the sound of it, you are very lucky to have had a brother like that.

03-05-2012, 01:51 AM	#7
griffo1962 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Gold Coast, Qld, Australia Oddometer: 1,152	Sorry for your loss HS......

03-05-2012, 01:53 AM	#8
SYDADVGS . Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Australia Oddometer: 12,160	R.I.P Viv HS, think of the good times, those fond memories, will help you through the days ahead. Condolences to you and the family, and all his friends.

03-05-2012, 01:57 AM	#11
stujamur Havin the craic Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Brisbane north side Oddometer: 893	Happy, i dont have a brother , but if i had one like yours i would be a proud and happy bro . __________________ Now were motorin !

03-05-2012, 02:15 AM	#12
Tee Dee Mmm Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Karalee Oddometer: 1,599	Condolences, Sorry to hear of your loss HS Rick

03-05-2012, 02:53 AM	#13
Sebastionbear DrBig Lives...... Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Adelaide Hills Oddometer: 361	Thanks for the memories of your brother Viv, HS. Keep your chin up. My thoughts are with you. Cheers, Craig __________________ Ride safe, ride far, ride often

03-05-2012, 03:05 AM	#14
PBee Farkle Finder Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Kersbrook.SA. Oddometer: 5,586	Sounds like he lived a big life, not possible so much these days. A lucky fella I think. Sincere Condolences. Pete. __________________ QUORN SCHNITZEL CLUB Est 2011 When in the FLINDERS RANGES SA stay at the ANGORICHINA Village

03-05-2012, 03:21 AM	#15
Canary Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Melbourne Oddometer: 334	to hear of your loss HS. Sounds like his memory will live on as he sounded like a character. Condolences to you and your family. __________________ 2012 DR650 named Fifty which is 50% grey and 50% YELLOW

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