RIP Hotrod

Gator98MD

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I have an idea, how about retiring people's avatars when they pass?
 

jmskjrgator

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I remember him taking a break from posting to have heart surgery , afterwards he posted a few times and then quit posting.

RIP Hotrod...
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I had five bypasses twenty-two years ago. Lost forty percent of my heart muscle. They say heart muscle can't be re generated. That is a big lie. I have proof mine was. I am back playing tennis, singles, back at a competitive level, 4.0. I am 71 expecting to live a long time. And I get to enjoy the Gators a few more years. God is good!

Added note: if I am playing a Seminole fan I play at a 4.5 level. I believe the Gators will react the same way this year.
 

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Sad to hear. We read and hear about death all the time these days. When a death occurs within your circle - even a "virtual" circle like GCMB - it hits harder, obviously.

I don't know who Hotrod was, but we are a bit worse off without him - one less voice that shared the one common interest we all share - a passion for Gator football. I hope he's found eternal peace on the other side, and that his loved ones find comfort as they grieve for him.
 

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Sorry to hear it.
 

oxrageous

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Damn. RIP fellow gator.

Ox, How did you find out?
I send out a monthly email to members that haven't logged in for a long time. It shows a list of recent threads and asks them to jump back into the fray. Evidently, a relative of Hotrod was monitoring his email and replied with the news.

Message boards are funny things. Generally speaking, we don't know each other personally yet feel a strange closeness, strange enough that when someone passes it hits harder than you'd ever believe. I appreciate anyone who takes time out of their day to contribute to the board, that's why I try and offer recognition whenever possible, such as birthday threads.

There are members here in which I disagree with in almost every aspect of life, yet it would bother me if they were suddenly gone. There's a connection there that has been built on years and years of near-daily interaction....all with our love for the Gators as our foundation.
 

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I send out a monthly email to members that haven't logged in for a long time. It shows a list of recent threads and asks them to jump back into the fray. Evidently, a relative of Hotrod was monitoring his email and replied with the news.

Message boards are funny things. Generally speaking, we don't know each other personally yet feel a strange closeness, strange enough that when someone passes it hits harder than you'd ever believe. I appreciate anyone who takes time out of their day to contribute to the board, that's why I try and offer recognition whenever possible, such as birthday threads.

There are members here in which I disagree with in almost every aspect of life, yet it would bother me if they were suddenly gone. There's a connection there that has been built on years and years of near-daily interaction....all with our love for the Gators as our foundation.

:grouphug:
 

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I send out a monthly email to members that haven't logged in for a long time. It shows a list of recent threads and asks them to jump back into the fray. Evidently, a relative of Hotrod was monitoring his email and replied with the news.

Message boards are funny things. Generally speaking, we don't know each other personally yet feel a strange closeness, strange enough that when someone passes it hits harder than you'd ever believe. I appreciate anyone who takes time out of their day to contribute to the board, that's why I try and offer recognition whenever possible, such as birthday threads.

There are members here in which I disagree with in almost every aspect of life, yet it would bother me if they were suddenly gone. There's a connection there that has been built on years and years of near-daily interaction....all with our love for the Gators as our foundation.
Well said Senor Ox!
 

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Farewell on your new journey. Rest in great peace, Hotrod. Grace to all the Hotrod family and friends.
 

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The longer I live, the more people I know get pulled... at least it's to a safe and peaceful place.
 

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Wow, terrible news, really liked that guy. Wondered where he had been lately.

RIP good buddy. :(
 

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