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19th February 2010, 14:38
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just found out about this, met him at xmas party 08 (i'm the one in the pic with him) and spoke a few times
really funny and genuine nice lad, can't believe it!
RIP and thoughts go to his family and freinds
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19th February 2010, 14:49
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I'd certainly be interested in joining the lap, although i won't be showing with Sax-p!
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19th February 2010, 16:11
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I'd certainly be interested in joining the lap, although i won't be showing with Sax-p!
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Considering the circumstances, Simo may let you join the lap of honour Jackman.
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19th February 2010, 16:17
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Originally Posted by J222JRA
Considering the circumstances, Simo may let you join the lap of honour Jackman.
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To add to that I think his 2 best mates want to join in also if possible, they dont have a FCS but do have
Just shows how much Gav was loved
http://www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/ne..._crash_victim/
This doesnt include this or any other car forum, but if you add all that together, its a hell of a lot of people
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19th February 2010, 14:52
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Am sure that has been thought about Jackman, this is Saxp, they think off everything lol
I hope!
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19th February 2010, 16:02
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RIP m8, never met but clearly had a true passion !
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19th February 2010, 16:21
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Christ, that pic is awful. Really hits home how dangerous a car can be in the wrong hands.
Does anyone know which way the car was heading in that pic. Towards the national speed limit or away? My bet is the driver was accelerating on the approach to the national speed limit road.
I feel really sorry for Gav's family and friends. I can't imagine what it must have felt like for them, to hear the sirens and helicopter and dread the worst has just happened to your mate.
Top marks for everyones support as a club guys. Its shows a lot of love and respect for someone who quite clearly will be missed.
R.I.P Gav.
Last edited by SaxoAL; 19th February 2010 at 16:24.
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27th February 2010, 13:09
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SaxoAL
Christ, that pic is awful. Really hits home how dangerous a car can be in the wrong hands.
Does anyone know which way the car was heading in that pic. Towards the national speed limit or away? My bet is the driver was accelerating on the approach to the national speed limit road.
I feel really sorry for Gav's family and friends. I can't imagine what it must have felt like for them, to hear the sirens and helicopter and dread the worst has just happened to your mate.
Top marks for everyones support as a club guys. Its shows a lot of love and respect for someone who quite clearly will be missed.
R.I.P Gav.
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No, the car had just come out of the national speed limit and into a 50 speed limit. He came round the bend at well over 100mph and the top speed you can take that bend is 85mph. The national speed limit stretch of road isn't very long either as the road is very narrow and full of bends leading towards Manorbier. Have a look on Google Maps and you will see.
Thoughts and sincere condolences to Gavin's family and friends.
Reading through this thread he seems like a thoroughly decent guy.
R.I.P. Gavin x
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27th February 2010, 15:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PenallyGirl
No, the car had just come out of the national speed limit and into a 50 speed limit. He came round the bend at well over 100mph and the top speed you can take that bend is 85mph. The national speed limit stretch of road isn't very long either as the road is very narrow and full of bends leading towards Manorbier. Have a look on Google Maps and you will see.
Thoughts and sincere condolences to Gavin's family and friends.
Reading through this thread he seems like a thoroughly decent guy.
R.I.P. Gavin x
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Iv never seen the bend but im pretty sure 85mph is against the law dafty.
Everyone speeds a little at some point but thats wreckless tbh
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27th February 2010, 16:28
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Originally Posted by Reid
Iv never seen the bend but im pretty sure 85mph is against the law dafty.
Everyone speeds a little at some point but thats wreckless tbh
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LOL Yea I know it's against the law. Just saying that's the maximum speed you can *safely* (if that's the right word) take that bend. Never tried it myself obv but that's what one of the firemen said.
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27th February 2010, 17:31
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BTW...for those coming down to Tenby tomorrow there is a lovely little village pub, The Cross, just opposite the railway station. Parking is non existant though so park in the station car park and walk up 
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19th February 2010, 16:46
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Rip Gav, he was always such a sound lad my thoughts are with his friends and family
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19th February 2010, 16:49
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21 pages on here, let alone other forums, facebook, his local area, the newpapers etc
Really does show what kind of person he was. RIP.
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19th February 2010, 17:22
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Thoughts going out to Gav's close friends & family. Such a shame.
RIP Gav
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19th February 2010, 17:53
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Feel free to use this as your avatar to show your respect to this awesome person.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...ell/ribbon.jpg
Mike
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19th February 2010, 18:05
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Thanksss. Shall wear this for a while.
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19th February 2010, 23:16
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Didn't know the guy personally, only on Saxp. nice tribute Mike
Would there be a possibility of producing these stickers for the public to put on their cars and all the proceeds from sales to be put to a charity of Gavin's that was discussed earlier in this thread?
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19th February 2010, 18:05
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RIP
My thoughts are with your family and loved ones.
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19th February 2010, 18:21
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rip m8, thoughts out to everyone concerned.
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19th February 2010, 18:26
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I never met the guy but always thought his posts were amusing 
R.I.P - thoughts go out to everybody that was close to him!
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