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Post by mitchy965 on Nov 18, 2021 23:54:21 GMT -8
a true vw renaissance man , loved vintage, loved aircooled , watercooled, porsche and appreciated all things automotive. hebmuller, romescth ,split window,356, cal look,berg ,empi, bug ins dick dale surfer music, FTBs and bmx bikes. you knew him here as scooby . he was the lightening rod for the vw scene in the comox valley since the early 90s and pushed me to help him develop the valley vee dub club and ultimately the island bug jam. a true craftsman , he knew what "straight* was and how to get it and always helped his vw pals get better results. he had a split window westie and a highly modified mark 7 golf R fighting for the same garage space at the same time . his property was coated with vws, believe me , every available space. a cheerful and friendly man , he had friends and friends forever, something that was apparent when you traveled with him to different events and it seemed he knew everybody there. up and down the coast he would hit all the big events for years and as always bring back stories and swag and pics. his next big adventure was the big European sweep including Bad Camberg but alas it was not to be as his heart had different plans. he was my best vw friend , this one really hurts.....
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Post by clay on Nov 19, 2021 0:41:29 GMT -8
Oh no! So sorry to hear this :-( Gone far too young...my condolences to you, mitchy, and the rest of his family/vw family.
I only met him a few times, sold him a couple of early Mk 1 Siroccos...I knew they were going to a good home.
RIP Rhuari
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Post by tony on Nov 19, 2021 11:03:44 GMT -8
Wow , what nice words , I never met or knew this guy but now I wish I did!😞
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Post by bobloblaw on Nov 19, 2021 13:46:53 GMT -8
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Post by bobloblaw on Nov 19, 2021 13:49:07 GMT -8
If you hear any news about a service, or celebration of life, do post up the details, yeah?
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Post by PICTUP on Nov 19, 2021 21:35:59 GMT -8
Geez Mitch, so sorry to hear this. Very unexpected! I met Rhuari a few times and he did resonate genuine VW energy for sure. Not too long ago I bought some VW parts from him. After talking about his ongoing projects with him, he was potentially interested in my 68 Bus beam for his Splitty Westy, I just hadn't got back to him due to life circumstances. I always felt there'd be time and I was looking forward to talking with him some more. Turns out I was wrong. Sh*t!  I echo Chris' thoughts, please keep us posted. |
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Post by Volktales on Nov 20, 2021 9:25:26 GMT -8
I did not know him; not sure if I ever actually met him. But it always hurts to lose someone big in the VW scene. RIP.
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Post by CrazyBrit on Nov 20, 2021 21:37:44 GMT -8
Very sorry to hear this Mitch. I am not sure if I had the pleasure of meeting him.
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Post by bobloblaw on Nov 22, 2021 12:35:59 GMT -8
Great picture on the header!
That goofy look captures Scooby's Style perfectly.
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Post by PICTUP on Nov 22, 2021 13:18:01 GMT -8
Great picture on the header! That goofy look captures Scooby's Style perfectly. Agreed. Photo courtesy Mitch. |
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Post by stude on Nov 25, 2021 9:25:25 GMT -8
i.imgur.com/Pmlf9TGh.jpgRhuari was over here a few times last time a couple months ago and he showed me pictures of a pan that he has he had been working on for the 61 beetle project I donated a tank. His home is on the island highway and for years I have been gearing my car down into third and just booting it down the straight stretch passed his house and I will carry on with that salute to Rhuari.
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Post by mitchy965 on Dec 6, 2021 16:15:06 GMT -8
so it turns out that Rhauri did not want a formal service. we have decided to have a very casual get together at the courtenay whitespot (beside lordco) on Dec 12 between 11and 1. many thanks to cousin Don for the header photo.
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Post by Brenticon on Dec 14, 2021 10:46:43 GMT -8
Really wished I could of attended. Dam great guy!
Dammit, we're getting old, ugh
R.I.P Rhauri
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