Life really is a goddamn bitch.
We had a fantastic ride to Abersoch today. I got back to hear that my friend Henry on the 675 forum was killed yesterday. I don't have the details and I'm not sure I want them. I met him at the fest (equivalent of AR) last year, and then on the factory tour. The site has a chat function, we used to chat quite a bit either on chat or in the mods room, and he only texted me yesterday. He loved bikes - always fiddling with his 675, he painted it blue and white cos that was a colour scheme he liked on an old Triumph Trident, and he so wanted it to be a modern Trident that he took all the Daytona markings off it. I used to take the **** that it was a shame it didn't have an oil leak, it would be a bit more realistic.
From County Donegal, and lately living in Lincoln, he was 45, his girlfriend is expecting their baby in June. He was so excited - the baby was their first child.
I feel utterly shocked.
Rest in peace, my friend.
Ed