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** GED ** Mud Obsessed
Joined: 18 Jun 2014 Odometer: 2039 Location: Scouser
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Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 2:30 pm Post subject: HOODOO
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It is with great sadness that i have to tell you that HOODOO passed away last night after a battle with cancer.
i will provide more details as his family announce them.
RIP John. x
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diff22000 Neil Diamond lookalike
Joined: 30 Jun 2002 Odometer: 9291 Location: Luton Beds
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Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 3:29 pm Post subject:
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So sorry to hear such sad news. He was one of lifes good guys. My condolences to his family and friends
R.I.P HOODOO
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spannerman69 Mud Obsessed
Joined: 01 Oct 2003 Odometer: 2807 Location: st.helens
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Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 4:35 pm Post subject:
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rip john . a very sad day for his family and friends .
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Mr Tyre Mr Tyre
Joined: 17 Jun 2002 Odometer: 4957 Location: Darlington Co Durham
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Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 6:01 pm Post subject:
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RIP HOODOO
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DD Mud Obsessed
Joined: 25 Sep 2003 Odometer: 9761 Location: Aberdeenshire
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Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 6:15 pm Post subject:
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Sad news.
RIP Hoodoo.
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vtrax Off-Road Guru
Joined: 26 Aug 2004 Odometer: 1058 Location: Cambs
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Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 6:39 pm Post subject:
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Sad news indeed
RIP HOODOO
condolences to his family
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Naughty T Difflock Royalty
Joined: 11 Jan 2004 Odometer: 11764 Location: Aberdeen
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Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 7:32 pm Post subject:
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RIP HOODOO
Thoughts go out to his loved ones xxx
__________________________________ Naughty T............bringing difflockers together since 2004
Cleverly disguised as an adult!!!!!
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nugget Just got MTs
Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Odometer: 392 Location: Huyton Liverpool
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Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 10:27 pm Post subject:
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R.I.P fella, another 1 of the good guys. So sad to hear this.
Steve.
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LlaniGraham Mud Obsessed
Joined: 06 Nov 2005 Odometer: 2701 Location: Llanidloes
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Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 12:02 am Post subject:
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Rest in peace, Hoodoo.
My condolences to the family.
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winchman Mud Obsessed
Joined: 16 Dec 2004 Odometer: 2757 Location: Village Near St.Helens Merseyside
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Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 6:22 am Post subject:
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Don't know what to say really, He was a lovely bloke, very sad
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** GED ** Mud Obsessed
Joined: 18 Jun 2014 Odometer: 2039 Location: Scouser
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Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 3:22 pm Post subject:
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spannerman has come up with a brilliant idea.
we are going to erect a memorial to him on the wayfarer.
we need, niva flywheels x2 (simon allen and niva forum sorting)
a nice piece of 8" brass plate.
an arty type person.
any pics of john in the niva and with james (the teddy)
someone with access to a machine than can etch or engrave brass from a line drawing or photo.
paul humphries will help with landowners.
johns daughter has embraced this idea and we would like as many of his old acquaintances from here, niva forum and NW4X4 involved.
any offers of help would be greatly received.
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XrHiNo Gate Opener
Joined: 30 Dec 2014 Odometer: 2
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Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 4:09 pm Post subject:
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R.I.P John
Anything I can do Ged?... let me know
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** GED ** Mud Obsessed
Joined: 18 Jun 2014 Odometer: 2039 Location: Scouser
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Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 4:22 pm Post subject:
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will do mate.
welcome back
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paul_humphreys Off-Road Guru
Joined: 02 Jan 2005 Odometer: 1272 Location: Oswestry Shropshire
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Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 4:42 pm Post subject:
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Rip John, very sad news.
Ged if I can help out, let me know.
__________________________________ LC 80 series 1993. 285/75/16s Cooper SSTs, OME 850s on the front with 25mm packer, 868s on the rear. 4.88 diffs. Winch bumper with 12000lb winch.
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XrHiNo Gate Opener
Joined: 30 Dec 2014 Odometer: 2
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Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 4:52 pm Post subject:
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** GED ** wrote: | will do mate.
welcome back |
I'm not back Ged, it's a one off just to pay my respects then I'll drift back into the shadows
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** GED ** Mud Obsessed
Joined: 18 Jun 2014 Odometer: 2039 Location: Scouser
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Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 10:31 pm Post subject:
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along with simon allen , im sorting out this memorial for john.
due to a total lack of artistic talents i have taken some pics of a mock up so everyone gets the idea and can suggest any improvements...
after chatting with simon, we have come up with this design. the two 10p`s will be niva flywheels. the two supports at the back (bits of earbuds) will be either half shafts, con rods or another solid bit of lada.
we didnt want anything bigger, as we were worried about them pesky bobble hatters, and didnt want to impose on the landowners too much.
the fabrication will be done by paul at macsport 4x4 who has a long history with John.
the holes in the bottom flywheel will be used to fix the whole thing to a rock outcrop overlooking the wayfarer. on the front of the upright wheel will be a brass plaque, shaped like a niva and with a smiling john driving and James at his side. (imagine looking from the nearside wing, across the car, like you would take a picture)
we could do with someone arty to draw this so if anyone could help, that would be great. i have a good pic of john from last year and a pic of james (you know what a niva looks like).
simon will blast the stuff before getting it over to macsport, where after fabbing it up, paul will either get it galved or coated.
any thoughts or ideas please people?
Thanks for listening
Ged.
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** GED ** Mud Obsessed
Joined: 18 Jun 2014 Odometer: 2039 Location: Scouser
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Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 10:32 pm Post subject:
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ps, thanks to spannerman for the genius idea of the memorial.
nice one mate.
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spannerman69 Mud Obsessed
Joined: 01 Oct 2003 Odometer: 2807 Location: st.helens
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Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 11:03 pm Post subject:
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i wouldn`t call it genius ,just a fitting and lasting tribute to john from his friends .
but thank you for thinking it .
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** GED ** Mud Obsessed
Joined: 18 Jun 2014 Odometer: 2039 Location: Scouser
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Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2014 12:19 am Post subject:
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XrHiNo wrote: | ** GED ** wrote: | will do mate.
welcome back |
I'm not back Ged, it's a one off just to pay my respects then I'll drift back into the shadows |
then just do what you always do.
patiently put up with my ranting and stupid ideas
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. Difflock Royalty
Joined: 19 Jun 2002 Odometer: 40007 Location: Northern Ireland's Gold Coast
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Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2014 4:47 pm Post subject:
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Sad news indeed and I love the memorial idea.
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** GED ** Mud Obsessed
Joined: 18 Jun 2014 Odometer: 2039 Location: Scouser
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2015 1:36 am Post subject:
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at the moment, the funeral is lightly to be in the second week of january. i will of course keep everyone updated.
Ged
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gawxo Mud Obsessed
Joined: 11 Mar 2006 Odometer: 3657 Location: wirral
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Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2015 5:31 pm Post subject:
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So saddened when I got the call from Ged to break the news on John {hoodoo} , A guy respected by so many off roaders and landowners for his care towards the lanes in North Wales ,
Happy in the knowledge that so many enjoyed their first taste of Green Lanes under his supervision , He enjoyed using my own off road set up and again was unstinting in his help and energy towards others ,
He will be sadly missed , and the tribute in the form of the Niva parts is a fantastic idea , like others i am here to pay respects to a truly lovely guy and hope to see you at the fitting tribute day to him , RIP john , ... Gawxo .
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** GED ** Mud Obsessed
Joined: 18 Jun 2014 Odometer: 2039 Location: Scouser
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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2015 12:11 am Post subject:
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right, help needed.
i need this
turning into a good version of this
to be edited into a version of this..
then i need to find out how to get that onto brass.
help!
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cynic-al Mud Obsessed
Joined: 14 Nov 2006 Odometer: 6062 Location: scunthorpe
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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2015 5:29 pm Post subject:
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For that sort of image you could do with trying to find someone with a laser engraver. School technology departments sometimes have them if you know anyone that teaches?
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** GED ** Mud Obsessed
Joined: 18 Jun 2014 Odometer: 2039 Location: Scouser
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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2015 5:31 pm Post subject:
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right.
laser engraver.
cheers mate.
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nivapaul Articulating
Joined: 28 Jun 2005 Odometer: 693 Location: Birmingham
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Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 12:05 pm Post subject:
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Rip old friend, you will be missed.
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Cagey Off-Road Guru
Joined: 20 Jan 2004 Odometer: 1380 Location: Banchory (The frozen North)
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Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 10:24 pm Post subject:
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RIP Hoodoo, I didn't know you personally but you were a member on here so that's enough for me. I live near Aberdeen so can't do much but if I can help with anything please let me know.
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** GED ** Mud Obsessed
Joined: 18 Jun 2014 Odometer: 2039 Location: Scouser
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Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 2:59 pm Post subject:
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Johns funeral will be as follows.
Tuesday 20th January at 3pm.
Pentre Bychan Crematorium
Wrexham rd
Wrexham
LL14 4EP
all are welcome, but the family would like to know numbers so if you could let me know, that would be great.
Ged
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** GED ** Mud Obsessed
Joined: 18 Jun 2014 Odometer: 2039 Location: Scouser
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Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 7:25 pm Post subject:
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The family have asked for family flowers only and donations to the m s society
Thanks.
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** GED ** Mud Obsessed
Joined: 18 Jun 2014 Odometer: 2039 Location: Scouser
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Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2015 2:15 pm Post subject:
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there is an arrangement for a small number of 4x4`s (or anything) to follow the hearse from the funeral directors to the crematorium.
for anyone wishing to take part the address is,
Roberts Bros Funeral Directors,
4 High Street,
Pentre Broughton,
Wrexham,
LL11 6AG
you need to be there by 2:20pm and have your vehicles pointing down the hill.
Please let me know.
Ged
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The wake will be at:
The Park Sports Association (bradley cricket club)
Delamere Ave
Gwersyllt
Wrexham
LL114NG
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