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08-02-2018, 05:47 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Perth WA
Posts: 2,297
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Larryp - anyone?
Hey guys,
- the title says it all really.
Has anyone heard from or have knowledge of Laurie. He's been pretty consistent on IIS since he joined, but has been off air for a few months now.
Anyone?
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08-02-2018, 07:41 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Perth WA
Posts: 4,374
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 You are right , he was selling off his gear last I heard , I hope he is OK .
Brian.
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08-02-2018, 07:46 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Perth WA
Posts: 2,297
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brian nordstrom
You are right , he was selling off his gear last I heard , I hope he is OK .
Brian. |
That's right Brian, - in one of his last posts he mentioned ongoing medical problems, so yeah, I hope he's ok as you say.
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08-02-2018, 10:50 PM
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No. I am a meat popsicle.
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Townsville
Posts: 598
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Hello Everyone,
A few months ago, I responded to his ad for some stuff in IIS. He replied in a very cheerful manner (typical of the good crowd we have here) and I arranged payment. I never heard that the payment cleared, and never heard anything from him since. It was a small figure so that's not the issue whatsoever.
A week later, I employed some GoogleFu, and found this:
http://tributes.camdenadvertiser.com...?pid=187160889
Respectfully, perhaps this closes a few lose ends and curiosity. I sincerely apologise if I'm off the mark however.
Regards,
Andy.
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08-02-2018, 11:05 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Perth WA
Posts: 2,297
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Hi Andy,
Thank you for clearing up the mystery, and no of course you’re not off the mark.
It’s always sad when a member passes away and in the time I’ve been here there have been far too many.
Well, belated condolences to his family and hopefully he’s found peace at last. RIP Laurie.
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09-02-2018, 01:07 AM
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Casual Cosmos Capturer
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Gold Coast SE QLD
Posts: 4,190
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09-02-2018, 08:50 AM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,997
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Bye Larryp, sad, rip.
Last edited by PeterM; 09-02-2018 at 10:06 PM.
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09-02-2018, 10:05 AM
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IIS Member #671
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Canberra
Posts: 11,159
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That is really sad news. I'm so sorry to hear this. He was always a gentleman. 
RIP, Laurie.
H
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09-02-2018, 10:09 AM
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Dazed and confused
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 3,267
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?Geez sad news RIP Laurie
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09-02-2018, 10:20 AM
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Novichok test rabbit
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Somewhere in the cosmos...
Posts: 10,388
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You'll be missed Laurie - you were a true gentleman.
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09-02-2018, 10:29 AM
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Moderator
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 25,775
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LewisM
You'll be missed Laurie - you were a true gentleman.
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Hear! Hear!
A true gentleman, always kind and courteous in his comments and replies.
RB
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09-02-2018, 10:40 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Wollongong
Posts: 3,766
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Very sad news. My condolences to his family and friends.
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09-02-2018, 11:48 AM
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Deprived of starlight
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 3,771
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Very sad. I had a number of nice discussions with him by PM. RIP.
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09-02-2018, 12:28 PM
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Gravity does not Suck
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Tabulam
Posts: 16,918
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That is not the sort of news I like to hear.
Laurie was a nice fellow and obviously will not only be missed by his family but as a member here.
Its times like this I wish folk could be somehow looking down and in a better place.
A sad day for me I really liked him.
Alex
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09-02-2018, 01:10 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Sydney
Posts: 1,452
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Sad indeed. Larry used to take the time to comment on images posted which gave encouragement to others and as already mentioned, was a gent. RIP
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09-02-2018, 01:12 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Bowral NSW
Posts: 826
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Yes, thank you Laurie for being such a great contributor here. I first came to know Laurie through the Sutherland club. He was one of the early appreciators of fine refractors, purchasing an AP Starfire in the late 1980's. He subsequently went on to own a 155EDT. Looking through Laurie's 5" Starfire convinced me to get into AP ownership in 1991.
RIP.
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09-02-2018, 02:07 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Warrnambool
Posts: 12,449
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Wow i did not expect that outcome from the initial inquiry, very sad indeed, RIP Larry.
Leon
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09-02-2018, 07:45 PM
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Don't have a cow, Man!
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
Posts: 1,097
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Far out! That's not the norm!
RIP Larry and sincere condolences to his family!
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09-02-2018, 07:57 PM
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Senior Citizen
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Bribie Island
Posts: 5,059
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I bought a Scope from Laurie many years ago .... terrific guy to know.
Very sad to hear this.
RIP Laurie ....
Last edited by FlashDrive; 10-02-2018 at 11:27 AM.
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09-02-2018, 08:16 PM
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PI cult recruiter
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 10,584
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He was unfailingly positive and polite in my experience. One of nature's gentlemen. Very sad.
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