Bedouin
Oil Expert
Reged: 01/11/05
Posts: 2452
Loc: Athens, Greece.
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Well written Barry  .
You know, it just dawned on me how long (some more than others) some of us have been on here.
Some of you may remember in the very old days (up to '07) Don (as Grump) would come on every single night, around midnight (US) and make a really witty comment ... or 5.
He once told us he had been working night shift at his company for 20 odd years.
So, each morning (my time) I would look out for Don's input, it just became routine.
I then missed all that after the short period he served as a Mod. (and privately complained to him about it).
Following that I think he just became a little disillusioned and slowed right down posting on here.
He was a sharp, witty and generous fellow, who many a time sent out spare parts (for free) and helped out folk on here.
A true loss.
Don, wherever you are ... I humbly salute you, Sir.
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Blessed are those eyes that have seen more roads than any man! (Homer).
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Keith
Stickman Yogi
Reged: 03/21/09
Posts: 11667
Loc: BC, Canada
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On behalf of Uncle Charlie who asked me to do this for him, I humbly post the following picture.
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freedom
Saddle Sore
Reged: 01/12/05
Posts: 5330
Loc: NW, MT
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Thank you for letting us know Barry,
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pipedr
Learned Hand
Reged: 09/17/06
Posts: 1701
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Thank you all for your kind words,fond memories and pictures, and know that he held many of you in very high regard. He was particularly fond of the NorEast Rally and we always kicked the idea of going down to the GA rally. We had a couple of false starts - We just never pulled it off. Perhaps there is one of those little 'life lessons' there - Ya know - the one about putting things off. Just sayin'.
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moe
Bearing Changer
Reged: 01/11/05
Posts: 9879
Loc: Merritt Island, Fl
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R.I.P. Don. I'll never forget your musings on the Mother's Day Massacre. Prayers for all that if they knew you, couldn't help but love you. A finer man I have yet to meet.
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69tri1
3/4 Throttle
Reged: 02/07/05
Posts: 934
Loc: Butler, PA
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I was just thinking the other day about the upcoming NorEast Rally and was wandering how Don was doing as I found out at last years rally that he was not there due to illness. I am truly saddened to hear of his passing. I enjoyed his company while at the rallies. RIP Don
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Matt
Learned Hand
Reged: 01/11/05
Posts: 1453
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Sorry to hear the news. I rode with Don at the Nor'East rallies. He was quite the character. RIP Don.
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Radiator
Adjunct
Reged: 01/11/05
Posts: 175
Loc: Oviedo, FL
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I'm a long time member here, but don't get the opportunity to check in here too much....I came by looking for some tech information about the igniter issue (thanks you everyone who contributed to that), and saw this post.
I most certainly do remember Grump...I never made the connection between Deon and Grump...guess I wasn't paying attention. Regardless, I just felt like I should post something here, as I always did enjoy his posts. Pipedr, your remembrance certainly makes me wish I had a chance to know him better.
RIP Grump my friend. I'll see ya' up there.
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roadworthy
Old Hand
Reged: 08/29/07
Posts: 8913
Loc: St Louis MO
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Man, so sorry to hear the news. He will be missed for sure. 
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I stopped fighting my inner demons. We're on the same side now.
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mike57
Learned Hand
Reged: 11/10/06
Posts: 1261
Loc: Janesville wisconsin
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So sorry about Grump's passing. He sounds like a great guy. 59 is way too young to go. It just doesn't make sense at times.
mike
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