I won’t comment much about the recent tragedy to befall one of the Wellington-based clubs over the new year, except that my thoughts are with them and the affected families and friends.
I don’t closely know anyone involved, but that club and its members have never been far from influencing my own experiences in positive ways. I guess it was also a reminder that no matter how much care, preparation and planning might go towards reducing the chance or possible impact of a mis-hap, these things can still happen. I think this hit closer to home for me than a variety of other sad outdoor incidents to occur during the period.
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