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formerly jamesf  Registered Member #564 Joined: Sat May 31 2008, 06:16PMLocation: Edinburgh Posts: 56 | i sit here totally lost for words, max had always helped me out over the years and was a great friend from leading some of the best and fastest runs to letting me drive the beast arround beford it was never a dull moment Dora my thoughts are with you in what must be the hardest timeJames [ Edited Sun Nov 09 2008, 10:41PM ] R50 Cooper Red/White m7 STB m7 CAI m7 sport springs carbotech stoppers epic cooper coming soon, (cooper S shot block, Thumper Head, rotex supercharger, AST coilovers re-valved for swift springs, TSW BBK, safety devices half cage, recaro race seats, etc) | ||
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 Registered Member #191 Joined: Sat May 13 2006, 11:00PMLocation: West Sussex Posts: 152 | I am so shocked and saddened to hear about Max  although I only had the pleasure of meeting him a few times, he was a great guy and well loved, my thoughts are with you Dora, and Max's family too Image: http://
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  Registered Member #22 Joined: Sun Jan 15 2006, 12:00AMLocation: Devizes Posts: 731 | Thanks everyone for your kind words and thoughts, which is much appreciated. I have spent the past 6h or so with the Police, going through some of his personally belongings and to make a statement. At this moment in time, the Police is not treating his death as suspicious, as it has all the hallmarks of accidental death. I have been in contact with some of his family, including his son. I just came off the phone after a long chat with him. I do not know what is going to happen yet, as a legal next of kin has not been identified. His son is assuming this duty based on conventional practices being the eldest child. However, all this may change if a will can be found. I shall be involved in the funeral arrangement, and I shall respect the wishes of his children, mother and sister etc... I shall keep you posted about on any updates as and when I get them. Ray, thanks for putting our picture up. He was wearing my favourite shirt  , thank you. However, you could have cropped me out though  With regard to the Christmas do, to be honest, I have not thought about it until now. If someone could take over the organisation then I'll be very grateful. He has a spreadsheet detailing who is having what, however, I do not have access to his PC at present, sorry! He has only booked a set number of places, and if we wish to increase this number, then we need to contact the Wheatsheaf asap. The room is certainly big enough to accommodate more people than he has originally booked I believe. Better go, and I shall be in touch shortly. Thanks again to everyone for your kind words and thoughts, they mean a great deal to me  DK Image: http:// www.appletheminicoop er.net/PicSigs/ PicSig26.JPG | ||
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  Registered Member #142 Joined: Fri Mar 17 2006, 12:00AMLocation: Kernow Posts: 11 | Dora, Tigger phoned earlier to pass on this terrible news. Max will be sadly missed by all who met him. Our thoughts are with you and his family. I was fortunate to meet Max on two occassions and both were very memorable for the right reasons. The first ...attempting to keep up with him on the Wessex 3 run (my first big run in Daisy) and then leading you all to the Eden project after the Oggy Run. Much love Emz and family xxx Daisy had the power to bring a smile to anyone's face! but so does my new car Penelope!Image: http:// img172.imageshack.us /img172/3998/ pennyhg7.jpgImage: http:// img293.imageshack.us /img293/8141/ daisyrookieln8.gif | ||
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| Registered Member #645 Joined: Mon Nov 10 2008, 12:46AMLocation: In a Destination Posts: 1 | Dora, I am shocked and saddened to hear this news. My heart goes out to you, I know Max was the great love of your life. My deepest sympathy, I will visualize you being strong enough to get through this. | ||
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and my flaming MINI   Registered Member #7 Joined: Mon Oct 03 2005, 11:00PMLocation: Bournemouth Posts: 1751 | Dora, anything u have on the christmas meal send over to me. I'm more than happy to look after it and make sure it goes ahead as Max would have liked. You have plenty of other things to worry about/take care of. | ||
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 Registered Member #101 Joined: Wed Mar 01 2006, 12:00AMPosts: 19 | This is terrible Thinking of you Dora | ||
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| Neil the Hat |
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Mini'ing Around... Registered Member #8 Joined: Sat Jan 14 2006, 12:00AMLocation: Southampton Posts: 1168 | I can only reiterate what everyone else had said... it is truely sad to lose such a wonderful man and a true gent!! My heart is with you Dora! He was and always will be the run genius!! I look back fondly to time spent on runs and especially the drive to and time spent at Mini United in Italy in 2005! [ Edited Mon Nov 10 2008, 08:24AM ] Image: http://www.scnm.net/ e107_plugins/ coppermine_menu/ albums/userpics/ NEILSIG4.jpg | ||
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 Registered Member #251 Joined: Sat Sep 02 2006, 11:00PMLocation: Winchester Posts: 341 | Just recieved a text from Ratty. I am completely shell shocked. Max's enthusiasm and hunger for life will be sorely missed. I'll always remember Max for his spirited drives, off canter sense of humour and egalitarian approach to us all. I met Max on my first Mini run in 2003 just after we took delivery of our first Cooper. Max, amongst others, meant that the MINI experience was all that more special for the feeling of a being part of a big extended family. Nothing we can say can ease the pain Max's loved ones are feeling at the moment, but I echo everybody else's thoughts to Dora and Max's family at this time. With love, Dave & Liz Something for the weekend? | ||
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| Registered Member #22 Joined: Sun Jan 15 2006, 12:00AMLocation: Devizes Posts: 731 | Thanks peeps for your kind thoughts. It is hard for me at the mo, as I miss him so much I know I had said in the past relocation to the south was the hardest of life events that I had experienced, however, this tops that one for certain! John, Thanks for agreeing to take over the organisation of the Christmas do. I suggest you start noting down who is having what in the Christmas do thread. Hope this makes sense. DK Image: http:// www.appletheminicoop er.net/PicSigs/ PicSig26.JPG | ||
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Shana x Konata Registered Member #141 Joined: Wed Mar 15 2006, 12:00AMPosts: 66 | Hello Dora, John informed me last night over MSN; I am so sorry to hear what has happened and I am at a loss for words. I may not have known Max as well as others here but on the occasions I have met him, he was a top bloke welcoming non mini owners to SCNM since 2005. He will be sadly missed. [ Edited Mon Nov 10 2008, 09:08AM ] Need something new here...this will do for now. Image: http://
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 Registered Member #115 Joined: Tue Mar 07 2006, 12:00AMPosts: 299 | So very sorry to learn of this Dora. I am so pleased that I managed to meet Max for one last time at the Splashing & Humping Run this year. Our thoughts are very much with you.... Tigger and family. | ||
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 Registered Member #464 Joined: Thu Oct 04 2007, 09:16PMLocation: portsmouth Posts: 47 | oh my god , i'm shocked at the sad news, my thoughts are with you Dora . | ||
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 Registered Member #74 Joined: Mon Feb 13 2006, 12:00AMPosts: 79 | Dora I can't believe it I am sat here filling up as I type. My heart goes out to you as does Marks. Max was a great person to know and was always great fun to be around. The first time I met Max was during the round Britain run when they got lost on their way to Brighton, we sat along the seafront near Hove for a good few hours and then drove off to Bristol. I didn't know waht to expect when I first met him but he was a true gent and a good friend. I know we never saw much of either of you over the last few years what with one thing and another but I always wondered what you were up to and it was good to see you both at South Downs last year. If there is anything you would like us to do then please don't hesitate to contact us. I am completely lost for words BIG HUGS to you Neil & Mark XXXXXXXXX So many men so little time........ | ||
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 Registered Member #559 Joined: Thu May 15 2008, 08:27PMLocation: Cornwall Posts: 2 | Dear Dora, I didn't know Max but I have read all the posts on here and he sounded such a lovely man I wish I had the chance to do so. Words cannot really help at a time like this but I just hope you will get some comfort from all those who speak so well of him and those kind thoughts will help you get through the coming days. With love from a NMK member, Jane xx | ||
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 Registered Member #117 Joined: Tue Mar 07 2006, 12:00AMPosts: 4 | DK, I know we had our differences but the good times far outweighed the troubled ones. I remember SCNM in the very beginning, there were about 10 of us that met in a pub car park on the outskirts of Basingstoke. I can't remember exactly who was there, Dabe, Grings and Max were there I know. We had a blast and it gave us such a buzz that we planned more and more runs. Eventually it grew into the community you see now. That was all down to Max and his never ending enthusiasm and friendliness. SCNM may never have existed if it wasn't for him. I will remember Max, and I will think of you Dora. With all my love and thoughts, please take care. Chris | ||
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 Registered Member #208 Joined: Thu Jun 15 2006, 11:00PMPosts: 2 | All our thoughts and best wishes are with you and Max's family. Keith & Mary Hurren Enjoying life and fighting for a better one ! | ||
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| Mini'ing Around... Registered Member #8 Joined: Sat Jan 14 2006, 12:00AMLocation: Southampton Posts: 1168 | A great photo... Image: http://www.scnm.co.uk/e107_files/public/1226318827_8_FT58434_100_0066b_.jpg Image: http://www.scnm.net/ e107_plugins/ coppermine_menu/ albums/userpics/ NEILSIG4.jpg | ||
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| Mini'ing Around... Registered Member #8 Joined: Sat Jan 14 2006, 12:00AMLocation: Southampton Posts: 1168 | Image: http://www.scnm.co.uk/e107_files/public/1226318923_8_FT58434_100_0056b_.jpg Image: http://www.scnm.net/ e107_plugins/ coppermine_menu/ albums/userpics/ NEILSIG4.jpg | ||
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 Registered Member #130 Joined: Wed Mar 08 2006, 12:00AMPosts: 12 | My condolences to you Dora and the family...I just found out and words escape me right now. You know how to contact me if you ever need anything at all. Godspeed Max! | ||
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