He never doubted he'd be back out there and he'd have kicked your ass if he thought you doubted it.
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He never doubted he'd be back out there and he'd have kicked your ass if he thought you doubted it.
Because someone just reminded me:
Due to the nature of a forum, you can spend a lot of time interacting with someone without actually meeting them face to face. Of course, being a local community like we are, there have been opportunities to meet and greet which has made this whole experiment a lot of fun for many of us. Even though we drove him nuts sometimes, Rumbler loved this place.
One thing I'd like for some of you guys to know, it didn't matter if you met him face to face or your only interaction was here on the forum. If he treated you like a friend here, you were a friend. You do not need to feel like an outsider looking in. You are welcome to grieve with the rest of us as friends of Mike.
After I got the call from JD, had to call my son at Pendleton and he did not take it well at all. My boy started shooting with Mike when he was 9. It was strange to see the dynamic of that relationship. As gruff as he came across, he had the patience of a saint and was actually a very gentle man when it came to kids.
Thank you for that sir.Quote:
Originally Posted by jonastio
Through my little bit of interaction with Rumbler at CCGF, it seemed like we were on the same page and shared some common views. In the few posts between us he came off as insightful, patient, and down-to-earth. Though we never met it did hurt to hear of his passing. All of the good ones leave too early.
I was glad to know him. He will be missed. RIP.
Even Picky Pete isn't exempt from the long arm of the Feds.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dale Gribble
Proof positive that the goverment can even screw up heaven.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jafar
Farewell my good friend.
May you rest easy in fair winds and calm seas.
I was stunned at the news this morning at Mike's passing. I can tell you that even though I didn't know Mike well I feel like I have been kicked in the chest by Secretariat. I am a charter member of Talon who used the temp range before they opened and that's where I met Mike. I looked forward to those Sunday afternoon's and Mike's advice. I was a total novice and Mike ALWAYS took time to help me. I always enjoyed his unapologetic love of country and guns! Mike had just messaged me Sunday reminding me he had bought me a new Carlos Hatchcock DVD because the one I loaned him had been misplaced/lost. I didn't care if it was gone, but Mike was going to make sure to replace it as that was who he was. God Bless You Mike! You will be sorely missed.......
My heart is truly saddend. The first time I had a chance to spend time with him was at Bob's Precision class. I made it a point to sit next to him and speak with him as much as possible, I was his fatter but better looking shadow that weekend. Our friendship grew from there. My heart aches.
[QUOTE]if you guys never knew why he was called Rumbler, now you know.
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I essentially I came to know Mike due to our mutual love for old Ford trucks and 1911's. He had an earlier screen name back in the day that I won't mention out of respect. It goes back to before an old web site about 13 years ago called G.O.B.L.I.N.
I didn't have the honor of knowing Rumbler personally, but really enjoyed and learned a lot from his posts on the forum.
Terribly saddened to hear of his passing. Peace be with you, sir.
I am very saddened by the news of Mike's passing. I had the pleasure of swapping a few stories, shooting the same ranges and getting some well deserved tips from someone I considered a Master.
Like many, we traded good natured jabs over at the *other* site when it was up and running, had some range time at the Otter Creek range during the TGF machine gun shoots. Rumbler always made his point known and was always on target {pun intended}
A while back, when I heard there was a fund to help with medical costs, like many, I sent a check to the church, because that was what was needed.
When the good folks here put the auction together, I bid on many items, as that was what was needed.
All of that was a drop in a bucket but it gave hope that Mike would whip this thing and be back to 100%.
Rumbler made a difference when he was on this planet and will be missed by many.
Rest easy, Mike.
shit.....
The word's just aren't there.
I'll miss you my friend.
:sadwave:
Besides my mind, of all the things I've lost that I miss the most... are a certain few people, and Mike's going to be one of them.
Wow, so sorry to hear this. I conversed with Rumbler on the other forum a few years back mostly private messages. a lot of his forum post were gruff but entertaining to say the least. I live down south but have property near Tallahassee, Rumbler ordered a knife from me and picked it up on one of my trips up there. so there I was, in the woods at camp waiting for Rumbler to show up eager to see this truck he always mentioned.
when he got there he was driving this little piece of crap car! I asked him where the truck was and he said it would cost to much to drive it out to my place, gas was $4.00 gal. then. I busted him some on that. we talked for a while and I must say he left me with a different vision of who Rumbler was, he was a true gentleman. I'm sorry to hear he has passed. RIP Mike.
He was soooooo proud of that knife, and rightly so.Quote:
Originally Posted by bladegrinder
So, has anyone heard anything about the services that are supposed to be held/have been held?
Nope
No
Negative
I saw in an early October thread where Mike made reference to having raised his kids. Does anyone know how many kids he had?
I *think* it was two.
I just got off the phone with Rumbler's brother. They've not had anything done yet but finally have a lot of the legalities of everything in place and plan on working out the rest soon.
Heads up: I was informed that Rumbler's girlfriend and legal representative has run into a little snag with clearing out a few things. There's the strong possibility that I'll need to get some folks together to help move a couple things. Once I know the if and when, you'll know.
In.
I'll help where ever possible.
In
Small trailer and truck available.
Truck, trailers, tractors, welders, small farm animals available.
Just let us know
They plan on having the house and shed cleared out on Tuesday. I'm probably going to take half the day off from work on Tuesday and be out there from lunch onwards. If we can get a truck or two and a couple of folks to hoist a few heavy items, we should be able to clear things out pretty quickly.
Let me know what you can do via PM and we'll work out the logistics.
Thanks guys.
Still in need of a couple of moderately strong backs to help out tomorrow.
I did not see this the first time. I will help.
I'm leaving town at noon unfortunately.
I'm available after 7. I don't know if that helps.