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Sooperlids · Jul 29th, 2005, 12:14 PM

How awful, I never knew Ed but judging by the response from all his friends here I wish I had have done

What a hugely popular man, judging by the photo's he looked like he had so much more left to do in life. My heart goes out to his family & friends.

Looks like it's true what they say only the good die young

R.I.P Ed I only hope you are looking down & can see how much you are missed

ALD0 · Jul 29th, 2005, 12:18 PM

Deepest sympathy and thoughts are with your family.

GBMINI · Jul 29th, 2005, 12:31 PM

GMINI, NoNo - great pictures; ScottyB too ... this thread is a wondrous tribute to a wondrous man.

My heart & thoughts are with Mart who loved Ed dearly and was so supportive of his "MINI ways", and to the rest of his family.

GadgetGav · Jul 29th, 2005, 12:45 PM

I am just completely shocked and numb. I quickly read through all the pages thinking this was another of the pranks that Ed was so fond of. I just can't believe it.
I guess the bright side is that we got to know him at all. What a great guy. He'll be missed by all.

My thoughts are with Mart and his family.

Nameless · Jul 29th, 2005, 12:46 PM

Very bad news indeed.

Condolances to Maxamini's family, and our USA mini2'ers, as has been said before, Maxamini used to pop into our Northern Exiles and Misfits on a regular basis, leave some hilarious post, and make a quick exit.

( He also helped me prepare for a few USA trips with local knowledge ).

I suggest we all find some corner of our MINI for a yellow plastic duck.

obehave · Jul 29th, 2005, 12:47 PM

I just caught this.

My heartfelt condolences to your family.
I may not have met the man but I do know his presence in this community will be missed.

ButtonIt · Jul 29th, 2005, 12:50 PM

I will carry my Duckie in my car from now on. I'll miss ya man

pappillon · Jul 29th, 2005, 01:04 PM

I'll be getting one today and doing the same

MiniAdventurer · Jul 29th, 2005, 01:10 PM

this is such sad news, i really don't know what to say.

my deepest condolences go to Ed's family and so many, many friends in this difficult time.

a duckie will appear in my car soon

ButtonIt · Jul 29th, 2005, 01:19 PM

SoggyCornflakes can't get on-line at the moment, but he has asked me to express his heartfelt condolences to Ed's family on his behalf.

MaxaMini · Jul 29th, 2005, 01:37 PM

thanx for the support of everyone, This is his son Dan and would like to help you out with info you need, Currently there is no date for services but I will post with any info. My house number here is 860-673-6332 and home address is 12 East Shore Dr. burlington,ct 06013 Thanx again for all the support he will be missed but legends are never forgotten.

Cape Cod MINI · Jul 29th, 2005, 01:43 PM

I am in L.A. on a family emergency. John called me this morning with the sad, sad news.

Two weeks ago today, Ed slept over at my house on the Cape. We had pizza and beers and stayed up watching the original version of Father of the Bride. My son, Evan and I had rented it to watch with him because of the upcoming wedding. The next morning we got up early to go fishing. On the way to the beach we stopped at the motel where Theo was staying and we decorated Theo's MINI in a most horrendous manner in the early morning fog. We then fished for a couple of hours and had so much fun and time to talk.
Ed would send Evan post cards on a regular basis because he knew Evan would be so pleased.
I've known Ed only two years and yet he was a best friend and I can truly say that I loved him.
Mart, Dan and the rest of the family you are the focus of my thoughts and prayers.

MaxaMini · Jul 29th, 2005, 01:57 PM

hey one question, I'd ask the man but maybe someone here would know. The question is what exactly started the duck frenzy?

ruthie · Jul 29th, 2005, 01:59 PM

Well, the reality has begun to set in and I feel like there is a big hole left in my heart. Thanks to a loving call from some friends across the pond this morning, I have just bearly pulled myself together.

Well, enough of this selfishness.

I want to thank you Dan, for having the fortitude to give us the news so quickly while you must be grieving deeply yourself. It seems a bit of your Dad is left in you as that is the kind of selfless act he would do. And, in one of hundreds of PMs we shared, he expressed his love for his family in these words:

"Less than a month until my daughters wedding. I got teary eyed just getting fitted for the tux. Hehehe"

Spectacular father, husband, friend and shining star....I will never, ever forget you. I, and many others, truly love you.

And, Ice, this quote is precious:

"Take the time to go see a friend, even if it's out of your way. You may not otherwise have the opportunity to pass that way again."

Recently, Ed (along with co-driver NoNo) drove hours and hours to meet me at the Jim Thorpe run. It was so wonderful to be in his presence after countless hours of correspondence by PM, email, M2 and phone - from hilarious laughter to deep thought and introspection. It seems he lived what he preached. Otherwise I would have never been graced to meet him in person.

GadgetGav · Jul 29th, 2005, 02:01 PM

I don't know what started the duck craze, but I think the duck that Ed gave me will get a black armband and ride *in* the car from now on, not on the antenna.

KPKalle · Jul 29th, 2005, 02:04 PM

I don't know how it started it either, Dan. But the first I heard about it was this thread. Perhaps our Ruthie can enlighten?

Hat · Jul 29th, 2005, 02:05 PM

unfortunately i never knew the guy but i'm warmed by the outpouring of tributes to him. i will make sure my forthcoming gomini article is dedicated to his memory & there will be a duck in the photos

ruthie · Jul 29th, 2005, 02:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hat

unfortunately i never knew the guy but i'm warmed by the outpouring of tributes to him. i will make sure my forthcoming gomini article is dedicated to his memory & there will be a duck in the photos

Thank you Hat. That is wonderful.

yellowmininy · Jul 29th, 2005, 02:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MaxaMini

hey one question, I'd ask the man but maybe someone here would know. The question is what exactly started the duck frenzy?

I wasn't there, but I saw the pictures- of Ed on one of Rob Friedman's Long Island runs, and there's a picture of Ed's car at a duck farm that has a huge concrete duck sculpture in front of it. I think after that Ed had a duck on his dashboard, and this was stolen has a prank, I think during one of the NYC runs. People started giving ducks to Ed, and he started giving them to others.

I got a duck in February that I got for Ed- he couldn't make it to the Dutchess County run but I gave it to him at MOT, and I got an antenna duck from him at the Yankee Candle meet for MOT.

He had an irrepressible wit.

Request for one of the mods- can we change the inscription on Ed's reputation points to something unique?

MaxaMini · Jul 29th, 2005, 02:26 PM

yeah you guys got post your runs and send me some pics if you dedicate a rally to his memory. I've never used this forum so this is all new to me.

Jul 29th, 2005, 12:31 PM	#83 (permalink)
GBMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gloucester, MA, USA Local Time: 01:29 PM Posts: 7,604 Online	GMINI, NoNo - great pictures; ScottyB too ... this thread is a wondrous tribute to a wondrous man. My heart & thoughts are with Mart who loved Ed dearly and was so supportive of his "MINI ways", and to the rest of his family. Ian C. Gloucester, MA, USA (UK expat) driving GPMINI and Convertible GBMINI#6

Jul 29th, 2005, 12:50 PM	#87 (permalink)
ButtonIt The Disorganiser My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Waiting for others Local Time: 06:29 PM Posts: 15,546 Offline	I will carry my Duckie in my car from now on. I'll miss ya man Sponsor our Rickshaw team, please click here for info

Jul 29th, 2005, 01:19 PM	#90 (permalink)
ButtonIt The Disorganiser My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Waiting for others Local Time: 06:29 PM Posts: 15,546 Offline	SoggyCornflakes can't get on-line at the moment, but he has asked me to express his heartfelt condolences to Ed's family on his behalf. Sponsor our Rickshaw team, please click here for info

Jul 29th, 2005, 01:43 PM	#92 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 01:29 PM Posts: 5,365 Offline	I am in L.A. on a family emergency. John called me this morning with the sad, sad news. Two weeks ago today, Ed slept over at my house on the Cape. We had pizza and beers and stayed up watching the original version of Father of the Bride. My son, Evan and I had rented it to watch with him because of the upcoming wedding. The next morning we got up early to go fishing. On the way to the beach we stopped at the motel where Theo was staying and we decorated Theo's MINI in a most horrendous manner in the early morning fog. We then fished for a couple of hours and had so much fun and time to talk. Ed would send Evan post cards on a regular basis because he knew Evan would be so pleased. I've known Ed only two years and yet he was a best friend and I can truly say that I loved him. Mart, Dan and the rest of the family you are the focus of my thoughts and prayers. Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

Jul 29th, 2005, 01:59 PM	#94 (permalink)
ruthie tickle tickle Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 12:29 PM Posts: 19,292 Offline	Well, the reality has begun to set in and I feel like there is a big hole left in my heart. Thanks to a loving call from some friends across the pond this morning, I have just bearly pulled myself together. Well, enough of this selfishness. I want to thank you Dan, for having the fortitude to give us the news so quickly while you must be grieving deeply yourself. It seems a bit of your Dad is left in you as that is the kind of selfless act he would do. And, in one of hundreds of PMs we shared, he expressed his love for his family in these words: "Less than a month until my daughters wedding. I got teary eyed just getting fitted for the tux. Hehehe" Spectacular father, husband, friend and shining star....I will never, ever forget you. I, and many others, truly love you. And, Ice, this quote is precious: "Take the time to go see a friend, even if it's out of your way. You may not otherwise have the opportunity to pass that way again." Recently, Ed (along with co-driver NoNo) drove hours and hours to meet me at the Jim Thorpe run. It was so wonderful to be in his presence after countless hours of correspondence by PM, email, M2 and phone - from hilarious laughter to deep thought and introspection. It seems he lived what he preached. Otherwise I would have never been graced to meet him in person. "Sunshine and Peace." - Maxamini

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Jul 29th, 2005, 12:14 PM	#81
Sooperlids MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Stevenage Local Time: 06:29 PM Posts: 663 Offline	How awful, I never knew Ed but judging by the response from all his friends here I wish I had have done What a hugely popular man, judging by the photo's he looked like he had so much more left to do in life. My heart goes out to his family & friends. Looks like it's true what they say only the good die young R.I.P Ed I only hope you are looking down & can see how much you are missed

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Jul 29th, 2005, 12:18 PM	#82 (permalink)
ALD0 Hacking the IBUS Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 06:29 PM Posts: 9,528 Offline	Deepest sympathy and thoughts are with your family.

Jul 29th, 2005, 12:45 PM	#84 (permalink)
GadgetGav gadgetmeister Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: This Old House Local Time: 01:29 PM Posts: 6,133 Offline	I am just completely shocked and numb. I quickly read through all the pages thinking this was another of the pranks that Ed was so fond of. I just can't believe it. I guess the bright side is that we got to know him at all. What a great guy. He'll be missed by all. My thoughts are with Mart and his family.

Jul 29th, 2005, 12:46 PM	#85 (permalink)
Nameless MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 06:29 PM Posts: 2,640 Offline	Very bad news indeed. Condolances to Maxamini's family, and our USA mini2'ers, as has been said before, Maxamini used to pop into our Northern Exiles and Misfits on a regular basis, leave some hilarious post, and make a quick exit. ( He also helped me prepare for a few USA trips with local knowledge ). I suggest we all find some corner of our MINI for a yellow plastic duck.

Jul 29th, 2005, 12:47 PM	#86 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 01:29 PM Posts: 9,388 Offline	I just caught this. My heartfelt condolences to your family. I may not have met the man but I do know his presence in this community will be missed.

Jul 29th, 2005, 01:04 PM	#88 (permalink)
pappillon Can't Keep Join Date: Nov 2003 Local Time: 06:29 PM Posts: 8,191 Offline	I'll be getting one today and doing the same

Jul 29th, 2005, 01:10 PM	#89 (permalink)
MiniAdventurer mysterious girl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the library... Local Time: 06:29 PM Posts: 7,941 Offline	this is such sad news, i really don't know what to say. my deepest condolences go to Ed's family and so many, many friends in this difficult time. a duckie will appear in my car soon

Jul 29th, 2005, 01:37 PM	#91 (permalink)
MaxaMini Privileged & Gifted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Area 51 Local Time: 01:29 PM Posts: 8,138 Offline	thanx for the support of everyone, This is his son Dan and would like to help you out with info you need, Currently there is no date for services but I will post with any info. My house number here is 860-673-6332 and home address is 12 East Shore Dr. burlington,ct 06013 Thanx again for all the support he will be missed but legends are never forgotten.

Jul 29th, 2005, 01:57 PM	#93 (permalink)
MaxaMini Privileged & Gifted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Area 51 Local Time: 01:29 PM Posts: 8,138 Offline	hey one question, I'd ask the man but maybe someone here would know. The question is what exactly started the duck frenzy?

Jul 29th, 2005, 02:01 PM	#95 (permalink)
GadgetGav gadgetmeister Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: This Old House Local Time: 01:29 PM Posts: 6,133 Offline	I don't know what started the duck craze, but I think the duck that Ed gave me will get a black armband and ride in the car from now on, not on the antenna.

Jul 29th, 2005, 02:04 PM	#96 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 06:29 PM Posts: 21,487 Offline	I don't know how it started it either, Dan. But the first I heard about it was this thread. Perhaps our Ruthie can enlighten? Global Moderator

Jul 29th, 2005, 02:05 PM	#97 (permalink)
Hat Wolves Did It! My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 06:29 PM Posts: 15,954 Offline	unfortunately i never knew the guy but i'm warmed by the outpouring of tributes to him. i will make sure my forthcoming gomini article is dedicated to his memory & there will be a duck in the photos

Jul 29th, 2005, 02:06 PM	#98 (permalink)
ruthie tickle tickle Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 12:29 PM Posts: 19,292 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hat unfortunately i never knew the guy but i'm warmed by the outpouring of tributes to him. i will make sure my forthcoming gomini article is dedicated to his memory & there will be a duck in the photos Thank you Hat. That is wonderful. "Sunshine and Peace." - Maxamini

Jul 29th, 2005, 02:06 PM	#99 (permalink)
yellowmininy QQJ's Social Secretary Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Upstate NY Local Time: 12:29 PM Posts: 7,112 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MaxaMini hey one question, I'd ask the man but maybe someone here would know. The question is what exactly started the duck frenzy? I wasn't there, but I saw the pictures- of Ed on one of Rob Friedman's Long Island runs, and there's a picture of Ed's car at a duck farm that has a huge concrete duck sculpture in front of it. I think after that Ed had a duck on his dashboard, and this was stolen has a prank, I think during one of the NYC runs. People started giving ducks to Ed, and he started giving them to others. I got a duck in February that I got for Ed- he couldn't make it to the Dutchess County run but I gave it to him at MOT, and I got an antenna duck from him at the Yankee Candle meet for MOT. He had an irrepressible wit. Request for one of the mods- can we change the inscription on Ed's reputation points to something unique?

Jul 29th, 2005, 02:26 PM	#100 (permalink)
MaxaMini Privileged & Gifted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Area 51 Local Time: 01:29 PM Posts: 8,138 Offline	yeah you guys got post your runs and send me some pics if you dedicate a rally to his memory. I've never used this forum so this is all new to me.

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