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Offline ginger_jim

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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #30 on: July 22, 2015, 11:07:30 AM »
How very sad..I bought a set of forks off Ralph a couple of weeks ago and we shared some laughs, be it over the internet via email etc.

I can only send my condolences to his family and hope that the knowledge that he was a real gentleman to me can be of some comfort.

R.I.P Ralph
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #31 on: July 22, 2015, 03:14:42 PM »
Hi All.
I will send Ralph's family a copy of all your posts in a couple of days. I know they will find your comments a great comfort. I will also be sending a condolence card on behalf of all his friends on the SOHC forum. Ralph's funeral is on Monday at 10.30 our time.
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #32 on: July 22, 2015, 03:56:32 PM »
What sad news. I knew he'd been ill but I didn't realise it was so serious. He'll definitely be missed  :'(.
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #33 on: July 22, 2015, 05:00:47 PM »
Thanks for doing that Julie  :)
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #34 on: July 22, 2015, 07:27:04 PM »
Really sorry to hear the shocking news, he was always helpful and willing to assist.
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #35 on: July 22, 2015, 08:40:25 PM »
Definately will be missed....its funny how someone you have never met can affect your life and outlook...whenever I see "pattern part"...I always think of him
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #36 on: July 23, 2015, 12:08:10 AM »
Very, very sad news, my condolences to the family

RIP in 'Bitsa'

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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #37 on: July 24, 2015, 05:18:25 PM »
Hi Folks.......I spotted this Bitsa tank on E Bay today........even when he's not around - he is.
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #38 on: July 24, 2015, 07:00:38 PM »
Nice one MCTID  8)
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #39 on: July 24, 2015, 08:20:47 PM »
Ive got it on watch for my VX800 Café racer project!
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #40 on: July 25, 2015, 10:10:59 AM »
Very sad news, bought some bits and had advice from Ralph over the years, a great guy taken too soon. RIP.
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #41 on: July 27, 2015, 07:21:26 AM »
Hi All.
It's Bitsa's big send off today, 10.30 our time. I have sent Jane a message  saying that we will all be thinking of her and the family.

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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #42 on: July 27, 2015, 07:42:05 AM »
I for one will be raising a glass or mug and blasting out some Status Quo at 10.30 to toast Bitsa, I'm sure he will never be forgotten by members on here, already sorely missed.😭
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #43 on: July 27, 2015, 08:12:04 AM »
He had fun and loved winding up other members and, I loved the banter with him, it was just like playing table tennis at some points. Truly missed :'(
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Re: 'BITSA' Ralph Wright- R.I.P.
« Reply #44 on: July 27, 2015, 10:31:38 AM »
Farewell Ralph, the Quo is on in your honour!
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