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Very sad news
condolences to family and friends.
A top gent and a credit to the community
RIP Ian
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Sincere condolences to Ian's family and friends. Shocked and dismayed at this. Had the usual banter with him at Melbourne two weeks ago and word at Adlington was he was on the mend.
He and side kick Phil always ready to mentor the likes of me regarding sensible prices, bargains etc
Live from the shire.
Lovely man. RIP I.J.
It is a real shame he never got to see the end of the tainted blood saga
Award-winning Airgun Anorak
So sad to hear this. We are all poorer for his passing. He must have been the wittiest person I've ever encountered and could always be relied on to raise a smile in any post he made.
Not forgetting his immense airgun knowledge or love for airguns, which he put into practical effect with his beloved Rivington Rifleman. My condolences to Bob, Dave (DM80), Phil and his other friends and family.
RIP Ian.
but in fond memory of Ian,
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Mushroom Man
Very sad news. I only met Ian once ... many years ago at an HFT shoot at Rivington (I think) where he was shooting a Lincoln or BSA. The ground shook with cheers as he toppled a distant target.
I will miss his wit and posts on the BBS.
Condolences to all his family.
Phil
Nails Mc Fugger
Oh ! Dont know what to say ? I have known Ian for at least 25 years and always had the craic with him , He loved telling everybody the webley omega story (when he set me up in target sports ) the airgun world is a lesser sadder place without I.J. in it
gutted to be honest
Boingerati
Sad news indeed. I can only echo the sentiments shared on previous posts.
RIP..
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I met Ian only a couple of times but he was very knowledgeable , friendly and encouraging . RIP Ian .
Love to shoot.
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It's a sad day, condolence to his family
He was a really good friend,
We had many good hours selling air guns,
buying off each other,
R.i P mate.
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Very sad news. I met Ian at Rivington years ago when I had chance to visit club and was given a very warm welcome. Many small deals on here, and IJ’s humour on here has really cheered me on many occasions -
ATB to you Ian
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Very sad news indeed.
My condolences to his family.
He was a real fine gent, and will be sorely missed here by many. I had many a trade with him and a good banter on all things air rifle. He helped me out many a time. Drat, and double drat, not news I ever wanted to hear. I suspect he will be plinking away upstairs with a HW35 or two...
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RIP Ian, the World will be a much sadder place without you.
My sincere condolences to all his family and friends.
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Rip Ian, Was away when i found out.. Known him for over 40yrs and a great laugh, Very knowledgeable and would help anyone, Very sad day for the shooting community and will be missed by many, Condolences to all the family. What more can i say. Gutted. Col.
Emma's Dad
What a loss. I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. As others have said, Ian was extremely helpful and always jovial and very funny.
RIP Ian.
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Very sad news indeed.
I never met Ian but we exchanged a few posts over the years; a true stalwart of this Airgun BBS, he will be sorely missed.
RIP Ian.
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