Author Topic: The end of an era ..Retrodan72 and Rad.. A sad sad day. (Read 4072 times)

factory pilot · « **on:** January 13, 2017, 12:59 PM »

During a FB for sale thread I asked Dan if he'd finally lost the love and If he'd be attending his own ride "Radchester" in a few weeks.
I was totally shocked and gutted to hear a negative reply to both these questions.

Dan has been the heartbeat of rad for as long as I can remember.
For me Dan has often been the glue that has held this thing together.
In the quiet times he got people talking and spread the appeal of the forum beyond BMX to talk about all topics from the 80s, birds, clobber, cars and finally his swatches.

His brilliant builds were always successfully using repop parts to get that OS Feel on a fraction of the budget.
I and many others loved all his builds!

I had the pleasure of hanging out with him at MK this year .

He was a constant source of humour and banter on the rides.

I for one will sadly miss him being around both on here and the rides.
Remember Danos we'll still be here if you change your mind...

In the meantime Rad has a massive hole to fill in your absence fella

dp and chopper dude · « **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2017, 01:13 PM »

Oh no that's a shame. I really like Dan and he has made me feel very welcome on here and at the rides from my first one at Chester through to the last MK. He's a top bloke and he'll be missed.

Andyboy77 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2017, 01:39 PM »

About a month ago, I thought where's Dan got to. Actually I thought he's just busy and will be back soon. Now reading this is really sad. I got to know him (unfortunately not in person) as a top radster, one of the most generous and funnest guys ever. At least we have a lot of stickies he left for us, and espacially his guides through the site for newbies.

I hope he will change his mind, nevertheless I wish him and his family all the best for the future! ...and also say thank you Dan for all your help and all the fun moments!

rooski · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2017, 01:43 PM »

Gonna miss him, we have both got a similar sense of humour, and love of old school 80's stuff.

Don't know why he's lost the love, suppose people take stock at this time of year and decide to do different things.

Pretty sure he will pop up now and again, hopefully anyway....

factory pilot · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2017, 02:15 PM »

I'm hoping you're right mate ... I really hope we see him again very soon

In2bmx · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2017, 03:27 PM »

Danos , you better be back

If not

WINI · « **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2017, 03:33 PM »

Steady with the obituaries, he'll be back.

Stop pissing about you nob

wilsey72 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 13, 2017, 04:48 PM »

C'MON SON...!!!

Taipan · « **Reply #8 on:** January 13, 2017, 05:52 PM »

Shame that as although I only conversed with him thru the medium of Rad I thought he was a top fella

posted interesting subjects and the type of member this forum needs?

I hope he does an Arnie and comes back!

chrisv39 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 13, 2017, 09:09 PM »

A real shame and very surprising as Dan was always trying to promote this place. Hopefully it's just a temporary thing and he just needs to take a break for a while.

brettypeeps · « **Reply #10 on:** January 13, 2017, 11:00 PM »

He is going to keeps some bikes so I am sure he is not fully out. I hope not

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stu27 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 13, 2017, 11:39 PM »

An absolute top guy

Who is always someone I've looked forward to seeing on a ride

Glynnyboy · « **Reply #12 on:** January 13, 2017, 11:41 PM »

Im sure he'll be back but until then, enjoy the break Dan and see you when you come back

Mikku · « **Reply #13 on:** January 14, 2017, 12:19 AM »

Quote from: Glynnyboy on January 13, 2017, 11:41 PM

Im sure he'll be back but until then, enjoy the break Dan and see you when you come back

Yeah, definitely! We all need a break sometimes. Time to take stock, relax, refresh, reset and then come back firing on all cylinders! See you then Dan!

deeman · « **Reply #14 on:** January 14, 2017, 12:53 AM »

I thought something had been missing lately......
The man has too much passion...I am sure he will back, I hope so anyway! $:-\$

BMX1973 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 14, 2017, 01:03 PM »

Sad to read this.

I am sure Dan will still pop in now and again.

brummie · « **Reply #16 on:** January 14, 2017, 07:17 PM »

It would be sad if Dan was no longer with us as in departed to the afterlife
Dan is still kickin and breathing and will be back I am sure
Lots of real good lads have had a break and come back
It's the ones that can not come back as they are really no longer with us that makes me sad

factory pilot · « **Reply #17 on:** January 14, 2017, 08:13 PM »

Quote from: brummie on January 14, 2017, 07:17 PM

It would be sad if Dan was no longer with us as in departed to the afterlife
Dan is still kickin and breathing and will be back I am sure
Lots of real good lads have had a break and come back
It's the ones that can not come back as they are really no longer with us that makes me sad

Totally right Dave ...
Was thinking the same thing as I typed this thread originally ..
Wanted to get the tone right but maybe it sounded too much like an obituary.
Dan's still alive and kicking and I'm sure he'll return at some point.

griff · « **Reply #18 on:** January 14, 2017, 08:26 PM »

Quote from: brummie on January 14, 2017, 07:17 PM

It's the ones that can not come back as they are really no longer with us that makes me sad

This, 100%

Reading some of the comments here you'd think Dan had croaked, instead of just not logging in for a bit
Everyone's entitled to a break, sometimes things can get stale but if you have a love for something it never really goes away - I'm sure he'll be back before long and wondering what all the fuss is about