Rest In Peace, Geoff Winnington-Ball

[Keith Brooker]

Thanks Geoff for the MLU, it is a lasting Tribute to you.
Keith & Nel

[Dana Nield]

I was floored when I heard the news. Never met Geoff, but we corresponded via email in the past. We've lost a good one....

Dana

[Keith Webb]

These were taken at Corowa and Bandiana:

http://gallery.me.com/oldcmp.net/100...07_-95/web.jpg

With the Army Museum's Cab 12 F60L

http://gallery.me.com/oldcmp.net/100...C_2770/web.jpg

Another from Corowa

http://gallery.me.com/oldcmp.net/100...7_-128/web.jpg

[DaveCox]

I've only just found out about Geoff, as I've been away from here for a few years. Had a good chat and a couple of beers when he came to the UK back in '04.

We've all lost a friend, and one of life's 'nice guys' has gone ahead of us.

Geoff

Regards

Dave

[Pat Holscher]

Like Dave, I only just learned of Geoff's passing. We had a little correspondence years ago, when I first found this forum, and I always found him to be very helpful and enthusiastic on the topics. I'm very sorry to learn of his passing.

[Brian Gough]

It was one year ago today that Geoff passed away. I found it very worthwhile to reread all the postings in this thread. Geoff's creation of MLU and the Forum certainly resulted in an amazing world-wide community. I am sure he would be pleased that it continues to thrive.

Thank you to all those who carry on for him.

Brian

[Keith Webb]

Thanks for bringing it to our attention, Brian. It is indeed a fitting and excellent legacy.
I still miss Geoff's erudite and entertaining posts.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

A few pics of Geoff, recently posted on FB by Keith. Shared here as they disappeared from Keith's original posting - and because they are great photos of a great guy!

Can't believe it has been so long already since Geoff passed away.

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Originally Posted by Keith Webb

These were taken at Corowa and Bandiana:

http://gallery.me.com/oldcmp.net/100...07_-95/web.jpg

With the Army Museum's Cab 12 F60L

http://gallery.me.com/oldcmp.net/100...C_2770/web.jpg

Another from Corowa

http://gallery.me.com/oldcmp.net/100...7_-128/web.jpg

[Keith Webb]

Thanks for reposting these Hanno
It's been good to re-read some of these tributes too.

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

A few pics of Geoff, recently posted on FB by Keith. Shared here as they disappeared from Keith's original posting - and because they are great photos of a great guy!

Can't believe it has been so long already since Geoff passed away.

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[Brian Gough]

This Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, is the 10th anniversary of the death of Geoff Winnington-Ball, the founder of Maple leaf Up.

I continue to be grateful that Geoff (Jif) created such a great resource for the worldwide CMP community and that it continues to thrive today under Hanno Spoelstra's leadership. Thank you Hanno, Shawn, moderators and contributors for carrying on with this quality effort. Geoff would be very proud.

..... and a shameless plug: If you share my feelings and you haven't done so recently, consider making a contribution for the on-going support of MLU here:
http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=16452



Brian

[Paul Singleton]

Done, thanks

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Brian Gough

This Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, is the 10th anniversary of the death of Geoff Winnington-Ball, the founder of Maple leaf Up.

I continue to be grateful that Geoff (Jif) created such a great resource for the worldwide CMP community and that it continues to thrive today under Hanno Spoelstra's leadership. Thank you Hanno, Shawn, moderators and contributors for carrying on with this quality effort. Geoff would be very proud.

..... and a shameless plug: If you share my feelings and you haven't done so recently, consider making a contribution for the on-going support of MLU here:
http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=16452

Hello Brian,

Thanks for the heads-up, can't believe it has been ten years already since Geoff passed away ....

Keeping MLU Up is a group effort, I think Geoff would be very proud indeed to see the community he set up is alive and kicking. The number of active users per day has been steady over the past few years. Recently I am getting new applicant requests at an average of approx. ten per week.