2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted June 11, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 Hi Alison, It's Ian McGinty here, we met at the race in Barmill, I had my daughter Erin with me who wouldn't let go of your hand. Keep an eye on this thread for any further details of arrangements and feel free to PM me if you have anything you want to ask...Take care. Ian.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain M Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 Today at the club house 0900, Daniel Daly Jims brother met us, so I am now giving his number to Kenny Steele so that the club can keep in touch with his family etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al yuille Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 I was down in Tignabruaich all last week and have been out of touch. I was out on Friday on the Bealachandrain , a climb I have watched Jim disappear on more than once, when I caught a couple of guys from Pedal Power. I was wearing a club top and they passed on their condolences not realising that I had not heard this shocking news. It seemed very poignant as I had just been thinking about the last time I was over that way with Jim. He was first into Tignabruaich and, following a breakdown in communication, he had pulled in for a cafe stop expecting the bunch to be close behind. Unfortunately we all shot through heading for Otter Ferry and an eventual stop at Strachur. I gave Jim a quick call and, following a leisurely hamburger (!) and the usual latte he chased us down along Loch Fyne and made it to Stachur in time to finish another coffee before we showed up. On another occasion a post for the Tignabruaich run resulted in only Jim and myself turning up at the Western ferry. I didn't know whether to be glad or afriaid. I knew it would be a tough day well out of my comfort zone but i knew that Jim could always be relied upon for a tow or encouragement and advice. I remember he stopped for a pee at the foot of the Tarsan climb and said he would catch me. I made it to the top before he did - it must have been some piss! Remember this is the guy who dropped Lance and myself on the Bowfield. As I say I used to be a bit scared of Jim. I remember in my early days getting a few strong reprimands for poor bunch riding, usually for going rapidly backwards on small rises and nearly ending up on the bars of the Colnago. As I got to know him better I found him to be , as all the tributes here indicate, a very knowledgable and generous rider and someone who could always be relied on for his forthright and intelligent opinions on any topic. On the recent trips to Girona and Flanders Jim seemed to be really happy and enjoying life. A demob happy Jim in a smoky bar in old town Girona ordering yet another brown beer will be a great memory for all that were there. A rare DNF in Flanders meant it was more of the same there. He was also enjoying the new West End flat and , while the racing program may have been curtailed, I can genuinely say that in the time I knew him, I have not seen Jim happier than in the last year. I'll miss you Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy D Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Very sorry to hear this sad news. A true gent who will be missed by many. My thoughts are with has family at this difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin McPhee Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Tragic news only out once but He was v helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison millbourn Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Hi all Jim put a posting on here on Sunday 30th May asking if anyone would be out for a spin on the Bank Holiday Monday (31st), does anyone know if he went out or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted June 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 I have just been on the phone on to Jim's brother, Daniel, and Jim's funeral has been confirmed for Wednesday 22nd June 10:15am at Kilbarchan Cemetery 10:45am at St Machar's Ranfurly Church, Bridge of Weir Kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott D Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 I've not been out with the club for some time, but I wanted to express my sadness on hearing of Jim's passing. As others have said already, he was a real character and a gentleman. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison millbourn Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 Hi All I will be travelling up on Tuesday night for Jim's funeral, can I just check the arrangements? Cemetery first then Crematorium? See you there, wish we were meeting again under different circumstances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hickey Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 This is terrible news. I've many fond memories of being out on the bike with Jim. A true gentleman. Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertz Van Rental Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 I have just been on the phone on to Jim's brother, Daniel, and Jim's funeral has been confirmed for Wednesday 22nd June 10:15am at Kilbarchan Cemetery 10:45am at St Machar's Ranfurly Church, Bridge of Weir Kenny Kenny, is that the right way about? Somebody else asked me the same thing on the Braveheart Forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Just to be sure, I have checked with the Church Officer for Kilbarchan Church and he has confirmed that the order of events is as posted by KennyS. Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted June 21, 2011 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Anyone going from Elderslie/Johnstone who could give me a lift? Thanks Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicky begg Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Hmm, can someone let me know where the Kilbarchan Cemetry is, please? I have done a search and it is coming up in Brookfield? Thanks, Vicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Vicky, Kilbarchan Cemetery is on the road from Brookfield to BoW. Travelling from Brookfield the entrance to the cemetery is on the right hand side after you pass the left hand turn to Kilbarchan Kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions gregbalden Posted June 21, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Ill make the church, but not cemetary, the church is only 5 minutes from my house. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted June 21, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Greg, can give you a lift along if you like? Will be travelling from BoW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted June 21, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Darryl I pick you up 9.50 if you want PMcD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay10ant Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 unable to get time off but my thoughts are with Jim and his family and all who will miss him from JWCC. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted June 21, 2011 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Darryl I pick you up 9.50 if you want PMcD Thanks Paul. I've got a lift already. See you there. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 I also cannot get time off from work. My thought's tomorrow will be with Jims family, friends, and all his clubmates. May the road rise to meet you May the wind be always at your back The sun shine warm upon your face The rains fall soft upon your wheels Forza Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions gregbalden Posted June 21, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 That would be good martin, thanks, ive texted you Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison millbourn Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Hi Guys Thanks to all of you for making me feel so welcome today and part of the 'bunch', much appreciated. Ian thanks for looking out for me. We must all keep in touch. Take care. - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted June 23, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Of course Alison, it was nice you could make it up yesterday, will be looking for regular TT updates , ie, PB's , podium places , etc, etc.... Take care.. Ian... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison millbourn Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 You will be getting them I can assure you If I can't bend Jim's ear for advice, you lot will have to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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