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RE: Remembering larger than life tt fans ?
Alistair Laurie Tridents!
Still the sexiest bikes I've ever seen.
Nil Satis Nisi Optimum
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01-06-2015, 10:17 PM |
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Tuono
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RE: Remembering larger than life tt fans ?
Who was the lady who lived at the house just after Ballaugh. She would be in her garden for every practice & race. Competitors used to wave to her.
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01-06-2015, 11:37 PM |
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RE: Remembering larger than life tt fans ?
Tuono, you are referring to Gwen Crellin MBE, "The White lady of Ballaugh". I should know a lot more about her as I called for a cuppa on a number of occasions. I think she lived to well past 90, and marshalled faithfully and loyally at EVERY MGP and TT practice and race for over 50 years, wearing a white jacket, and waving to EVERY rider who raced past her. One of many quite remarkable characters who have given, (and are giving) so much to the races that we love.
But Gwen was on the next level, organising fund raising for all the charities that tie into the races, such as the Rob Vine , MGP Helicopter, and Phil Hogg Funds.
Her total unselfishness earned her the MBE, and she never slowed up in her untiring efforts to raise money.
Bless her, she'll have been gone now for maybe 8-10 years, but never forgotten by those racers who acknowledged her wave, with a small gesture back.
Many riders from Ago to Mick Grant called in on Gwen over the years, simply marvelling at her absolute enthusiasm for racing.
There aren't many Gwens around.
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02-06-2015, 12:58 AM |
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RE: Remembering larger than life tt fans ?
What a lovely tribute Splashdown. I shall give her spirit a wave when I pass
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03-06-2015, 07:00 AM |
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RE: Remembering larger than life tt fans ?
(03-06-2015, 07:48 AM)SILJA Wrote: Gwen Crellin passed in December 2006. Age 89.
Always double check, Always double check, Always double check, Always double check. Always double check what you write on internet!
That's right. Ballaugh Church was full for the funeral and a lot of people including myself were on 2 wheels despite the fact it was Baltic on the day. The hearse with Gwen's coffin in it was given a motorcycle escort from the funeral home in Ramsey to the Church. A lot of former and present TT riders were in attendance including Mick Grant IIRC.
http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-m...-1-1759638
I'd love to see things from your perspective but unfortunately ........... I find it impossible to get my head that far up my a$$
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07-06-2015, 05:58 PM |
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