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does anyone have any updates on him ? ..... I know he was suffering from MND , I hope hes ok , his Alaska story was amazing , one of the good ones ..... I really hope hes ok .:thumb2
does anyone have any updates on him ? ..... I know he was suffering from MND , I hope hes ok , his Alaska story was amazing , one of the good ones ..... I really hope hes ok .:thumb2
Your post here led me to read the Alaska post from start to finish - what a great read! It made me feel like I knew rustygates and all his family!
I then also became concerned that there were no more posts for a while and went googling for news. After a while I ended up here:
https://www.justgiving.com/NeverKnownToFail
I really hope he gets that off road scooter to complete the walk.
Ian
Well found XR6R.Just waiting for my new bank card to arrive,later this week.Then i will be making a donation.
perhaps a mod can make this a sticky ? ...... lets get him that off road mobility scooter .:thumb2
https://www.justgiving.com/NeverKnownToFail
solarman216
09-12-2013, 21:09
I would be "in" for that, Rick
for those who haven't read rustygates adventure .....
http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19255&highlight=alaska
perhaps a mod can make this a sticky ? ......
Done :thumb2
Cedwyn hasn't been here for almost a month. I have renewed his subs for another year and modified his settings so if anyone PMs him he will receive an email.... maybe he will pop in and give us an update.
Done :thumb2
Cedwyn hasn't been here for almost a month. I have renewed his subs for another year and modified his settings so if anyone PMs him he will receive an email.... maybe he will pop in and give us an update.
Well done Bat, I'll be donating later on
zippy656
09-12-2013, 22:29
Done :thumb2
Cedwyn hasn't been here for almost a month. I have renewed his subs for another year and modified his settings so if anyone PMs him he will receive an email.... maybe he will pop in and give us an update.
Nice one..
Almost like youve an angle keeping an eye on things :naughty
solarman216
09-12-2013, 22:59
Nice one Bat, sure he will really appreciate the link, but we have to realise he may not be able to respond, but I sincerely hope he can, Rick
Bigbunny2007
09-12-2013, 23:23
Donation made, hope he gets the chance to read all our comments.
solarman216
09-12-2013, 23:54
Sorry but I am not sure what is actually going on here, the donations to the link, go to the general MND charity, but what we need to do here is contribute to his off road wheel chair, am I not right? forgive me if I have it wrong, I am just a simple guy,Rick
Sorry but I am not sure what is actually going on here, the donations to the link, go to the general MND charity, but what we need to do here is contribute to his off road wheel chair, am I not right? forgive me if I have it wrong, I am just a simple guy,Rick
yeah I thought it was for his off road wheelchair too :confused:
Bigbunny2007
09-12-2013, 23:59
Lets do both, got it covered all ends up then :thumbs
yeah I thought it was for his off road wheelchair too :confused:
Apologies if my post confused or misled anyone. My comment was just in response to this paragraph on the Just Giving page:
"Requests have been made for an off-road mobility scooter that if granted could see Cedwyn complete the walk with the team by wheel instead of foot – this would be a remarkable achievement in itself."
Ian
solarman216
10-12-2013, 20:10
Well I am going to get the ball rolling, and pledge £50 now towards an off road scooter, if the mods need to start this as a new thread etc then please do so, Rick
(RIP) rustygates
14-12-2013, 09:49
Hi all, I am overwhelmed by your generousity at this time, this disease knows no bounds, I am able to stand with the aid of two carers and a zimmer but that to me is amazing and only made possible by the work done with physio and hydrotherapy ,stretching my now ever decreasing muscles, tne disease has started to effect shoulder muscles but my forearms are ok.My niece Lauren has organised a walk from Monmouth to Chepstow which is the last 30mls of the Offa's Dyke Path, which as yet not completed, and the is called "Never Known To Fail",which has always been my motto, mainly for family and friends, or anyone for that matter with the donations going to the MND society who are struggling tokeep up with the larger well known charities, MND is quite rare about 1 in 1000 people and no reason why but usually active people. It will be12 months on the 21st Dec ( my birthday ) that I had the flu and 10 days later, getting up in Jan with beginning of MND, My Border Collie Mac and I had walked 100's of miles but sadly he died 3 weeks ago aged 13, he seemed to know of my ailment has would liickk my legs to try and stimulate them when I fell over. As for the generous offer for the off road mobility scooter I was thinking of hiring one for the duration of the walk, anything else would be a unbeliveable.
PS Any questions you need answering please contact me
rustygates.
(RIP) rustygates
14-12-2013, 10:27
Thank you again,
Mac was my walking partner for over 12yrs, he and I walked all over the UK long and short paths, there was one time on Dartmoor and it was a lovely day and suddenly the fog came down and I could not see a foot in front of me, totally disorientated, I decided to stay put until the fog lifted, but an hour later still no change, then MAC got up started walking around and I followed and what seemed like ages, finally got me to a lane and to were I had left the Terrano, I know I should have a compass but it was a beautiful day ( big mistake ) . So MAC will be finishing the walk in the form of his ashes in his casket after his cremation.
PS I will reimburse the subs for this year x
solarman216
14-12-2013, 21:50
This is not just a club it is a community, and while we may not be able to fund the direct purchase of an off road scooter, I guess this would be fairly expensive, but I am sure we will be able to fund the hire of one for the duration, my heart goes out to you and I am sure many others on here feel the same, so come on members lets get this sorted, Rick
(RIP) rustygates
31-12-2013, 10:27
I wish you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR and if have any dreams or wishes to fulfil make sure you see them through to the end,I'm glad I did you don't know what's around the next bend.
Finishing the Offa's Dyke Walk is still on for Easter.
rustygates
Bigbunny2007
31-12-2013, 11:51
Happy new year to you too mate :)
Do you have a mobility scooter to finish the walk? if so does it need modifying?
If neither do you have an amount of money you need to buy or as rick has said hire one?
happy new year rustygates! true words you put. never know what is coming next. All the best to you&yours. Adrian
(RIP) rustygates
31-12-2013, 14:57
Happy new year to you too mate :)
Do you have a mobility scooter to finish the walk? if so does it need modifying?
If neither do you have an amount of money you need to buy or as rick has said hire one?
Yes I do have a Mob Scooter which I bought but the ground clearance is zilch,the basket has destroyed any street cred I had,lol
solarman216
31-12-2013, 17:32
Have a look at www.mobilityhire.com see if anything is an good, have a look at the Mayan, how long do you think you will need to hire for? Rick
any update on rustygates ? ....haven't heard from him for a while
im very concerned that we haven't heard from rustygates for a while ...... does anyone know him and live near him ?
Last Activity: 02-02-2014 15:22
That does seem odd that we haven't heard from him. Hope is ok:(
I can only speculate that his illness has taken its toll :( , last activity feb this year ....6 months ago .......however if anyone can contact him it would be appreciated ......god bless mate
AlexD333
21-08-2014, 10:44
does anyone have a contact number or address perhaps? :nenau
Can a mod on here see if he left a contact number on personal details?
So still no update.Hope he is ok..
can only speculate that his illness has taken its toll , last activity feb this year ....10 months ago .......however if anyone can contact him it would be appreciated ......god bless mate
This is taken from the Just Giving page that was set up to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease Association:
"On Friday, 17 October 2014 Cedwyn Smallwood took his final bow.
For the past 18 months he has suffered from Motor Neurones Disease, a rare condition where parts of the nervous system become damaged, causing progressive weakness and muscle wasting.
Now he no longer suffers and we can only be grateful for that."
Sad news.
Ian
A little more information for those interested:
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/health/tributes-paid-much-loved-gwernymynydd-mnd-7983803
Ian
god bless mate ..... R.I.P. :rose
solarman216
12-12-2014, 20:51
For those new to the club, he left a very detailed account of his relatives adventures in Alaska at the turn of the century I recommend all to read it, a tribute to a great guy, Rick
It looks a fantastic read - I will spend the time it obviously deserves later.
I always fancied racing the dogs across Alaska - the Iditarod or the Yukon Quest!
Best wishes to him, and his; he sounds an amazing character!
solarman216
12-12-2014, 22:23
god bless mate ..... R.I.P. :rose
Pete, "my journey to Alaska" post 478 the link does not work , any ideas, for the new faces on here to download the story, or have I got it wrong, Rick
Pete, "my journey to Alaska" post 478 the link does not work , any ideas, for the new faces on here to download the story, or have I got it wrong, Rick
http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19255&highlight=alaska
jims-terrano
13-12-2014, 00:27
A sad loss indeed. RIP
Oh no such sad news RIP:rose
rayf3262
13-12-2014, 01:09
I wonder if his immediate family were aware of the fantastic thread he created on here?
In any event, could one of the mods export the thread and pass it on to his family, I feel sure they will appreciate it....
solarman216
13-12-2014, 01:48
I wonder if his immediate family were aware of the fantastic thread he created on here?
In any event, could one of the mods export the thread and pass it on to his family, I feel sure they will appreciate it....
Seconded, a great idea, together with a linky that we all may pick up on to save searching through the very large thread, Rick
terrano bob
13-12-2014, 11:54
it makes you realize how lucky we are r.i.p :rose
Obviously a dearly loved, and admired man.I am sure his story will inspire others.
And i think it would be good, if Rusty Gates story (as told to us forum members) was put out for others. If his family agree. .
firebobby
14-12-2014, 10:32
Very sad, he appears to have had a good life though and had seen a lot of places.
This thread has been on my radar the past few days however I've just read it all :(
So sad, never interacted with the guy but doesn't mean I won't miss him any less, if he's a member on here, then he's one of the family!!!!
I will be finding a quiet corner somewhere when I'm home with a good coffee and will be reading his Alaska thread start to end, I've already done a few pages when he initially posted it but then kind of lost track and didn't bother to catch up
RIP Fella :bow :rose
Just had a really good read, amazing story.
AlexD333
14-12-2014, 23:56
I had the joy of reading his Alaska thread several months back, an amazing journey!
Did not know him personally but will be missed all the same!
R.I.P
solarman216
15-12-2014, 01:29
This thread has been on my radar the past few days however I've just read it all :(
So sad, never interacted with the guy but doesn't mean I won't miss him any less, if he's a member on here, then he's one of the family!!!!
I will be finding a quiet corner somewhere when I'm home with a good coffee and will be reading his Alaska thread start to end, I've already done a few pages when he initially posted it but then kind of lost track and didn't bother to catch up
RIP Fella :bow :rose
can you not list him as (RIP) as in PLANK, Rick
can you not list him as (RIP) as in PLANK, Rick
good idea rick ...... can we not list him as R.I.P. ?
macabethiel
06-01-2015, 23:56
How sad but now he is free of pain.
I read his Alaska Story with great interest it is sad he has now left us and can only post on that website in heaven.
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