MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorColorado, United States
Joined: January 19, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, February 14, 2015 - 02:37 AM UTC
Just saw this thread Rowan. My very best wishes to you and your mom, I hope she's better soon!
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...
Merlin
Senior Editor
#017
United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, February 15, 2015 - 10:58 PM UTC
Hi again everyone
I'm afraid the doctor told me today that Mum isn't likely to make it beyond the next day or so. I'll keep editing bits and bobs in the short-term to help take my mind off things, but I'll probably have to go off-line for a while.
Thank you all again for your kind thoughts and wishes.
Rowan
BEWARE OF THE FEW...
As I grow older, I regret to say that a detestable habit of thinking seems to be getting a hold of me. - H. Rider Haggard
European Union
Joined: September 28, 2004
KitMaker: 2,186 posts
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Posted: Monday, February 16, 2015 - 12:20 AM UTC
Rowan,
Take care of her, she is much more important than any bits or blobs.
Many of us know how something like this feels and are now feeling with you.
take care
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Almost conquered: MIG-29, Blackhawk, Skyray, Skyraider, fouga
Main battle:Demon, Skyhawk, F-14, CH-53
Stash reserve:Blackhawk, CH-46, 47 en 53; SU-7, Eurofighter, mohawk, hellcat, F-16D, 6x Fouga Magister, Voodoo
MichaelSatin
Campaigns AdministratorColorado, United States
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Posted: Monday, February 16, 2015 - 06:33 AM UTC
Stay strong my friend. Our hearts go out to you.
Michael
On the bench:
Sorta depends on your definition of "on the bench"...

#257
Ontario, Canada
Joined: October 11, 2011
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Posted: Monday, February 16, 2015 - 06:35 AM UTC
Rowan, Take of personal things before the bits and bobs. Mother and your own peace of mind take precedent over the site.
Modelling is something we never perfect. We should never quit learning new tricks and be willing to share what we have learned on our own.

#522
New Jersey, United States
Joined: January 20, 2013
KitMaker: 1,460 posts
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Posted: Monday, February 16, 2015 - 08:22 AM UTC
Sorry to hear your news. My thoughts are with you.
On my Workbench: 1/48 B-17F Luscious Lady (with H.G. Barnes and Karl Hauffe - Research) and with Contributions from the late Arthur T. Babiarz, Jr.
Two Special Hobby AF-2 Guardians, one AF-2W, and one AS-2S
Holdfast
President
#056
England - South West, United Kingdom
Joined: September 30, 2002
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Posted: Monday, February 16, 2015 - 12:20 PM UTC
I'm very sorry to hear this sad news, my thoughts are with you mate, stay strong.
MAL the MASK
BULLDOG # 6 (President)
BEWARE OF THE FEW
Sappers: First in, last out. (UBIQUE)
It's not the same, better, but not the same.
Joel_W
Associate EditorNew York, United States
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Posted: Monday, February 16, 2015 - 07:31 PM UTC
Rowan,
I just saw your post. OMG, we were just talking about our parents and in-laws last week. I'm so very sorry to hear about your Mum's condition, and then the horrible news that the doctors just gave you. I know what you're going through right now with the loss of my Mom a few years ago. Stay strong.
My thoughts and best wishes for you and your Mum.
Joel
On my Workbench:
Monogram 1/24 scale 427 Shelby Cobra
Just Completed:
Beemax 1/24 scale BMW M3 E30 1992 Evolution II
Moselle, France
Joined: May 15, 2005
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Posted: Monday, February 16, 2015 - 07:41 PM UTC
This is sad news indeed. My thoughts are with you...
Better think one hour and build five minutes...
Than think five minutes and build an hour!
Merlin
Senior Editor
#017
United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 01:09 AM UTC
Once again, thank you all.
Mum passed away around 5 a.m. this morning.
All the best as ever
Rowan
BEWARE OF THE FEW...
As I grow older, I regret to say that a detestable habit of thinking seems to be getting a hold of me. - H. Rider Haggard
AussieReg
Associate Editor
#007
Victoria, Australia
Joined: June 09, 2009
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Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 01:37 AM UTC
Rowan, I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you.
ON the bench
Revell 1/24 '53 Corvette (building as '54)
Revell 1/24 BMW 507 Coupe and Cabrio
Italeri 1/48 Me262 B-1a/U1 Nightfighter
Monogram 1/24 '57 Chevy Nomad
Dragon 1/350 USS Frank Knox DD-742
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 01:45 AM UTC
Very sorry to hear the news Rowan, stay strong and we are here for you.
On the bench...
Italeri A129 Mangusta
British Bulldog Spitfire theme build
litespeed
News ReporterEngland - North West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 05:21 AM UTC
Rowan I'm really sorry to read that your Mum has passed away. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Take care and best wishes at this difficult time.
tim
Holdfast
President
#056
England - South West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:38 AM UTC
So sorry to hear this very sad news mate, my thoughts are with you.
MAL the MASK
BULLDOG # 6 (President)
BEWARE OF THE FEW
Sappers: First in, last out. (UBIQUE)
It's not the same, better, but not the same.
Moselle, France
Joined: May 15, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 02:28 PM UTC
Rowan, I'm so sorry about this sad news. My condolences to you and your family...
Better think one hour and build five minutes...
Than think five minutes and build an hour!
betheyn
Senior Editor
#019
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 04:20 PM UTC
Sorry to hear the sad news Rowan, my thoughts and condolences go out to you. I'm here if you need me mate.
Andy
It's not the same, better, but not the same...
Joel_W
Associate EditorNew York, United States
Joined: December 04, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 07:16 PM UTC
Rowan,
I'm so sorry to hear that your Mum has passed. Please accept my most sincerest condolences. May you and your family always remember the good times that you shared with her. May she rest in peace.
Your Friend,
Joel
On my Workbench:
Monogram 1/24 scale 427 Shelby Cobra
Just Completed:
Beemax 1/24 scale BMW M3 E30 1992 Evolution II
SgtRam
Editor-at-Large
#197
Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 07:23 PM UTC
Rowan
My sympathies on hearing this news.
Kevin
Grumpyoldman
_ADVISORFlorida, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 07:32 PM UTC
I am so saddened by this news Rowan. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Character is what you do when no one is looking.
Few things are harder to put up with than a good example.- Mark Twain
Make yourself an honest man, and then you may be sure that there is one less scoundrel in the world.--Thomas Carlyle

#522
New Jersey, United States
Joined: January 20, 2013
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Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 08:13 PM UTC
Let me add my condolances to those of the others on learning of your Mom's passing.
Brian
On my Workbench: 1/48 B-17F Luscious Lady (with H.G. Barnes and Karl Hauffe - Research) and with Contributions from the late Arthur T. Babiarz, Jr.
Two Special Hobby AF-2 Guardians, one AF-2W, and one AS-2S

#257
Ontario, Canada
Joined: October 11, 2011
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Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:17 PM UTC
Sorry about your Mom Rowan. Stay strong. You know that you have all the members of the KitMaker Network rooting for you in your time of sorrow.
Modelling is something we never perfect. We should never quit learning new tricks and be willing to share what we have learned on our own.
Colorado, United States
Joined: December 24, 2005
KitMaker: 1,624 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:33 PM UTC
Rowan,
My condolences from across the pond mate. She lived a very fruitful life. Remember her in a positive light. Take care of your affairs during this sad time, others have your back mate.
Brian
Everyday is a gift, not a given.
......and all we know is he's called the Stig.
Ontario, Canada
Joined: October 11, 2012
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Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:56 PM UTC
Sorry to hear this sad news Rowan. Many condolences to you and thoughts in this difficult time.
Mike.
"The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench,
a long plastic hallway where thieves run free,
and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side."
Hunter S Thompson
England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: April 27, 2013
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Posted: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 12:47 AM UTC
Mu thoughts are with you Rowan
Merlin
Senior Editor
#017
United Kingdom
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Posted: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 01:35 AM UTC
Hi again
Thank you all so much - your kind thoughts are a real comfort at a time like this. It's wonderful to have an extended circle of friends the way Aeroscale makes possible - I just wish I could thank you in person.
All the best
Rowan
BEWARE OF THE FEW...
As I grow older, I regret to say that a detestable habit of thinking seems to be getting a hold of me. - H. Rider Haggard