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Title: Toura Pat has ridden on.
Post by: ST2UP on March 29, 2016, 01:52:19 PM

It is with regret that we advise that a well known LD rider "Toura Pat" has past away after a long illness.....Pat was known by many in the LD community and over a number of clubs, groups and FB sites.

Pat had the self proclaimed title of "Court Jester".....while he may have been loud and tactless at times, its these very traits that countless people adored in him.


Ride on Toura.

Title: Re: Toura Pat has ridden on.
Post by: tj189 on March 30, 2016, 11:48:03 AM

Thanks for posting up Chris.

Pat (Toura) will be sadly missed in the Long Distance Riding Community.  Rest in Peace mate....your riding is done down here.....it's your road now.

Title: Re: Toura Pat has ridden on.
Post by: Gatey on April 01, 2016, 07:15:31 PM

 Many of you will have no idea who Toura was. Sadly some of you will have a totally skewed idea of the man. So here's what I new of my mate Pat.
Like most his age he had family and all the usual responsibility's that go with growing up. His ride was an early FJR with all the LDR kit but this one did huge miles and he never speared the thing. Dirt and clay with a mix of gravity saw that old bike on its side a few times and never ever did I see him lost for a hand to help pick it up.
See Pat had a charm that is sadly lacking in many, myself included and it came from his heart and his, at times not so easy life.

I knew Pat long before I eventually met the man. I read his RR's with interest and we met in 09. back then FR was a small tight community and we almost always had a mob that stayed on into the night planning our next trips or plotting a route or just letting the hair down. Pat was the court jester and his antics even made the "ice lady" laugh. We did our fair share of miles together and I would best describe his style as fearless and considerate.
One thing you got from Pat was his loyalty. Not this glossy thing that masquerades as a loyal man but the real deal. Chin out and into protect a mate every time. See Pat has lots of mates and we all love him.
Some of us lost a shirt to defend him when the big bust up came. Wouldn't change a thing over that one. Pat was after all defending the legacy Davo started...but of course most of you will never ever know the depths some sunk to pull him down. Still,what cost or how do you measure loyalty. Well its easy because next week when we pay our respects Pat will be surrounded by his family and his extended family of motorcycle riders from all walks of life. People who loved him as a brother and friend and an honest man.

Those who new Pat will also know that he is now at rest after an awful few years when his pride and determination had, at times been the only things to get him through a day.

I'll miss you brother Pat
Rest in peace   

Title: Re: Toura Pat has ridden on.
Post by: Gadget on April 01, 2016, 08:04:52 PM

Thanks for sharing Gatey. Pat sounds like a bloke I would have liked.

Title: Re: Toura Pat has ridden on.
Post by: Farkleit on April 01, 2016, 09:16:25 PM

TOURA was a gr8 bloke! Whether you were close or just some bike lover Pat would always be the first ti go out of his way you help you out. Thats the sort of bloke he was. I know like many ill miss him. RIP TOURA.

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Title: Re: Toura Pat has ridden on.
Post by: tj189 on April 02, 2016, 10:21:48 AM

Nicely put Gatey.

Title: Re: Toura Pat has ridden on.
Post by: Gatey on April 02, 2016, 08:16:22 PM

Hi tj.
Tough times for many mate

These icons sort of some up much of his character :OldMan :fp :nahnah ;-*

Title: Re: Toura Pat has ridden on.
Post by: kimmie on April 03, 2016, 03:42:16 PM

Very well said Gatey and I will see you on Tuesday.


As a side note.......I have posted elsewhere

If anyone from here is travelling to see Pat Ride On and requires a bed for Monday, Tuesday &/or Wednesday nights (or any combination or all of these days), we have one available.

You can give me a call on 0415529784 or Pm me.

Title: Re: Toura Pat has ridden on.
Post by: gaz on April 03, 2016, 05:16:37 PM

Thanks for sharing

Title: Re: Toura Pat has ridden on.
Post by: spanner on April 04, 2016, 09:21:23 AM

condolences to family and friends

Title: Re: Toura Pat has ridden on.
Post by: tj189 on April 04, 2016, 06:47:47 PM

Quote from: Gatey on April 02, 2016, 08:16:22 PM

Hi tj.
Tough times for many mate

These icons sort of some up much of his character :OldMan :fp :nahnah ;-*

Hadn't thought about that but they do  ;-*

Title: Re: Toura Pat has ridden on.
Post by: Gatey on April 04, 2016, 07:29:31 PM

Just posted about a little ...off the track trip Toura made back about Bemm River Days. Look in DRA mate.
Bright blue Shirt and Star spangled vest all packed, Nail polish sorted and tomorrow the Barraba Crew will ride again in memory of our mate.
Love you brother Pat...

Title: Re: Toura Pat has ridden on.
Post by: Pocket STocker on April 05, 2016, 07:45:27 PM

I will always remember Pat and his bright pink g-string stretched over his windscreen at the Nambucca FarRides.

Always a happy man with a good heart  :KissBlow