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    • SeulS
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      My kinda guy…  😃

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      • GilesG
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        In the very small hours of Christmas day, @Paula's  sisters' fiancé, Johan (some of you will have met him at my Kanreki), died in her arms of a Heart Attack in Marrakech (he was only 61), where earlier in the holiday, he had proposed to her, the wedding announcement was going to be on Paula's birthday on 12th Jan.  Paula being Paula jumped on the first plane she could, and flew out early this morning to help Sara sort the awful mess of dealing with what must be a living nightmare. I can't think of anyone better able to support and help Sara through this trauma.  I'll miss her a lot (I have no idea when she will be back), but know Sara needs her a million times more than I do at the moment.  I love you sweetheart….

        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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        • Megatron1505M
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          I remember meeting and briefly speaking with Johan at your Kanreki and the day after. I’m so sorry for your family Giles, but you are absolutely right that Paula is the perfect person to make an impossibly painful and difficult situation more bearable for your sister. Love to you and your family, and respect to Paula for the incredible lady that she is ❤️

          Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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          • AppfaffA
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            This is tragic to hear. Sending love you all’s way.

            Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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            • louisboscoL
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              sending my condolences to the you and paula. i'm so sorry if it was anything insensitive when i texted you (paula) guys the christmas greetings without knowing of this. sending lots of love through this tough time.

              "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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              • neph93N
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                I had a nice chat with Johan at Kanreki, he was wearing IH jeans and was very proud of them. He seemed the picture of a healthy, energetic gentlemen. Terrible news and my sincere condolences to Paula and her family.

                «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                • GilesG
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                  @louisbosco I'm sure there was not.  She probably has not even processed that you SMS'd her yet….

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                  • Matty123M
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                    im so sorry for your family's loss.

                    Maybe so. Maybe not

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                    • Madame ButtonflyM
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                      Thanks all, for your kind words about Johan - he was a very dear friend and the love of my sister's life.  She's coping amazingly under the dreadful circumstances.  Huge thanks to Giles and Alex for their great support, I'm very sorry to leave them (and Sam and Adam) in the lurch this week, but I'm so grateful for their understanding and love.

                      AKA Mrs G

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                      • Madame ButtonflyM
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                        @louisbosco - no of course not, I loved all the wonderful Christmas greetings, just haven't really been able to process or respond as I usually would x

                        AKA Mrs G

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                        • ROmanR
                          ROman
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                          After reading the descriptions of Johan, I realize it was him I talked with a bit at Gile's Kanreki. Again, so sorry for Sara's loss. @Madame Buttonfly

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                          • J
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                            So very sorry for your,and Sara’s loss on all levels.

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                            • S
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                              Oh, I’m so sorry to hear about this tragic loss. My heart goes out to all of you, Sara, Paula, and Giles. Holding your family in the light!

                              Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                              • louisboscoL
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                                no worries @Madame Buttonfly i hope everything goes alright with you and your family. sending lots of love to tide you through the tough times. xx

                                "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                • tvenutoT
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                                  Deepest sympathies. It does remind me that life is short and I hugged my daughter and wife an extra time today.

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                                  • GilesG
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                                    For those of you who were at the Kanreki:

                                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                    • SeulS
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                                      That is just tragic.

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                                      • GilesG
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                                        Seul, he was the guy who lived in Aalst who we visited on Belgian beer runs….

                                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                        • SeulS
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                                          😞

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                                          • bryaneidins70B
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                                            Such sad news.

                                            My condolocences to you and your family Paula, @Madame Buttonfly

                                            'Fail we may…Sail we must'

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