wirewrkr is not well - Page 16

tete · 11-13-2012, 09:56 PM

Sad news certainly

Reading reminds me just how precious life is and how fragile too. Gotta live it or lose it. I got the impression Robert lived it and will continue to , through friends and family. Thanks for posting those pictures.

Godbless

V

Wirespokes · 11-13-2012, 10:26 PM

You know, I'm just a little ticked off at the guy right now! Seems like he could have had the decency to pass on to one of us his contacts and skills making wire harnesses!

Unless he passed it on without me knowing, it's just gone.

How inconsiderate!!!

Actually, I'm just trying to lighten up the scene here a little bit. I don't think Robert would have wanted us crying over his leaving. But I do mean it - it's a sad thought that he was one of a kind and his particular expertise is gone. I'm pretty good at wiring and making small harnesses, but nothing like Robert. He had the correct tools and knew where to source the correct parts, and how to assemble the parts to form an OEM looking harness.

It's a good thing we're all timeless beings, surviving past body death, into the next and the next and the... or I'd be really bummed out. Get a new little body, Robert - find a family into motorcycles, and get back here in a few years!

Bill Harris · 11-14-2012, 02:27 AM

Sad indeed. I've always enjoyed Robert's posts and his products were top-notch.

Everyone is born, lives and dies. The important thing is what you do with your life, and he accomplished that.

Safe journey, my friend. See you on the other side...

--Bill

PS--- Robert's Facebook page is http://www.facebook.com/robert.vanvliet.754

--b

ritetwist · 11-14-2012, 05:45 AM

When a wise man passes,a library burns down.
So true here.
He will live on in his posts.
I can hear it now "And wirewkr said......"

tradern · 11-14-2012, 05:54 AM

Dominate what new realms you're wandering mate.

RIP.

kvanvliet · 11-14-2012, 06:27 AM

Before he got very very sick my Dad was able to pre-arrange the sale of his business to a peer in San Jose. So at some point you'll be able to continue ordering his parts, even if it's not his hand they're coming from. When that info comes, I'll post it.

I remember doing odd jobs for him in his garage in Columbia Maryland when I was a kid - cutting little colored wires to lengths. It was when he was just getting started with the wiring harnesses. Menial work - good times.

Still waiting for concrete information about memorial services for you all.

Katie

jtwind · 11-14-2012, 07:02 AM

Little to add, a genuine loss to all, particularly his family. My sincerest best wishes. Jeff T

disston · 11-14-2012, 07:18 AM

He will be missed. We miss him already. Smooth sailing friend.

These things are never neat and tidy. But Roberts troubles are over.

Cogswell · 11-14-2012, 07:45 AM

Very sad news to read.

I never had the opportunity to meet Robert in person like many folks on here. I always did enjoy reading his posts and absorbed his wisdom out of them.

Condolences to Roberts family and friends.

So that his wisdom may continue to feed others as they filter through the Airhead posts I am going to click the DONATE button on the bottom of the page and make a contribution to this website in Roberts honor.

Rest in Peace Brother.

Mike

princess jamaica · 11-14-2012, 09:07 AM

R.I.P.Robert

Byron1 · 11-14-2012, 09:46 AM

Never knew Robert, but have certainly learned from his postings.

My deepest condolences to his family and friends. I hope that the hurting passes and happy memories stay with you forever.

You cannot take life for granted.... dream like you will live forever, live like you will die tomorrow.

RIP

danedg · 11-14-2012, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kvanvliet

Before he got very very sick my Dad was able to pre-arrange the sale of his business to a peer in San Jose. So at some point you'll be able to continue ordering his parts, even if it's not his hand they're coming from. When that info comes, I'll post it.

I remember doing odd jobs for him in his garage in Columbia Maryland when I was a kid - cutting little colored wires to lengths. It was when he was just getting started with the wiring harnesses. Menial work - good times.

Still waiting for concrete information about memorial services for you all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kvanvliet

Katie

Dear Katie,
Thanks for mentioning that. Wirewerkes is a valuable asset to those of us that mess around with these old machines. Roberts' contributions to the world of motorcycling are everywhere, riding around on two wheels, and so it shall remain.
This thread has become much like an online memorial service. Thanks for sharing during this personal time.
Please let us know when Wirewekes V.2 is up and running.
Peace

Lornce · 11-14-2012, 03:19 PM

Dear Katie,

As the reactions here attest, your father was a man of substance. We're sorry for the loss of your father, but we're glad for your heritage. Hold his memory dear, and never forget how proud you made him.

sincere best wishes,
Lawrence

Houseoffubar · 11-14-2012, 04:31 PM

Well said Mr. Lawrence!

Wirespokes · 11-14-2012, 07:39 PM

It's hard for me to put myself in his place - enter the hospital not feeling well, find out it's advanced cancer and die a month later. Then again, people die suddenly all the time in accidents or heart attacks or whatever. But it's the knowing you're going and can't do anything about it. That would be tough!

Lawrence did say it well!

11-13-2012, 09:56 PM	#226
tete clown shoes Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert Az Oddometer: 311	Sad news certainly Reading reminds me just how precious life is and how fragile too. Gotta live it or lose it. I got the impression Robert lived it and will continue to , through friends and family. Thanks for posting those pictures. Godbless V __________________ my R90/6 in progress: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=821078

11-13-2012, 10:26 PM	#227
Wirespokes Beemerholics Anonymous Joined: Jul 2002 Location: Jackson's Bottom Oregon Oddometer: 7,354	You know, I'm just a little ticked off at the guy right now! Seems like he could have had the decency to pass on to one of us his contacts and skills making wire harnesses! Unless he passed it on without me knowing, it's just gone. How inconsiderate!!! Actually, I'm just trying to lighten up the scene here a little bit. I don't think Robert would have wanted us crying over his leaving. But I do mean it - it's a sad thought that he was one of a kind and his particular expertise is gone. I'm pretty good at wiring and making small harnesses, but nothing like Robert. He had the correct tools and knew where to source the correct parts, and how to assemble the parts to form an OEM looking harness. It's a good thing we're all timeless beings, surviving past body death, into the next and the next and the... or I'd be really bummed out. Get a new little body, Robert - find a family into motorcycles, and get back here in a few years! __________________ Wanted: Dead, smashed, crashed or trashed gauges BMW GAUGE REPAIRS - TACHSPEEDOCLOCKVOLT METER PODs & LIGHT BOARD*

11-14-2012, 02:27 AM	#228
Bill Harris Confirmed Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2008 Location: backwoods Alabama Oddometer: 3,845	Sad indeed. I've always enjoyed Robert's posts and his products were top-notch. Everyone is born, lives and dies. The important thing is what you do with your life, and he accomplished that. Safe journey, my friend. See you on the other side... --Bill PS--- Robert's Facebook page is http://www.facebook.com/robert.vanvliet.754 --b __________________ '73 R60/5 Toaster Bill Harris screwed with this post 11-14-2012 at 02:54 AM

11-14-2012, 05:45 AM	#229
ritetwist Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: North AB, CDA Oddometer: 118	When a wise man passes,a library burns down. So true here. He will live on in his posts. I can hear it now "And wirewkr said......" __________________ Afraid to sleep for fear of missing something.

11-14-2012, 05:54 AM	#230
tradern Windsor NSW Joined: May 2009 Location: Windsor NSW Oddometer: 50	Dominate what new realms you're wandering mate. RIP. __________________ whatwouldulike2do.blogspot.com.au

11-14-2012, 06:27 AM	#231
kvanvliet n00b Joined: Nov 2012 Oddometer: 3	WireWerkes will live on! Before he got very very sick my Dad was able to pre-arrange the sale of his business to a peer in San Jose. So at some point you'll be able to continue ordering his parts, even if it's not his hand they're coming from. When that info comes, I'll post it. I remember doing odd jobs for him in his garage in Columbia Maryland when I was a kid - cutting little colored wires to lengths. It was when he was just getting started with the wiring harnesses. Menial work - good times. Still waiting for concrete information about memorial services for you all. Katie

11-14-2012, 07:02 AM	#232
jtwind Wisconsin Airhead Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Madison WI Oddometer: 3,451	Little to add, a genuine loss to all, particularly his family. My sincerest best wishes. Jeff T __________________ JT www.northwoodsairheads.com www.jefftrappwindsors.com "Between two explanations, choose the clearest; between two forms, the most elementary; between two expressions, the shortest." Between two motorcycles the simplest (DW) Eugeni d' Ors (1881-1954); Spanish writer.

11-14-2012, 07:18 AM	#233
disston ShadeTreeExpert Joined: Mar 2011 Location: Silver Spring, Md Oddometer: 4,980	He will be missed. We miss him already. Smooth sailing friend. These things are never neat and tidy. But Roberts troubles are over. __________________ Never memorize something you can look up. ---Albert Einstein

11-14-2012, 07:45 AM	#234
Cogswell Spudly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Riding with my pal Richard Cranium Oddometer: 3,253	Very sad news to read. I never had the opportunity to meet Robert in person like many folks on here. I always did enjoy reading his posts and absorbed his wisdom out of them. Condolences to Roberts family and friends. So that his wisdom may continue to feed others as they filter through the Airhead posts I am going to click the DONATE button on the bottom of the page and make a contribution to this website in Roberts honor. Rest in Peace Brother. Mike __________________ Cogswell Rides To Big Bend See my airhead project here Time Warp Vintage Motorcycle Club The good thing is, your damn motor can't read. If it says oil on the container, it's pretty much OK to dump in there.... ED.

11-14-2012, 09:07 AM	#235
princess jamaica OLD DOG-NEW TRICKS Joined: Oct 2006 Location: KM111.5 POSADA CONCEPCION,BCS Oddometer: 1,962	R.I.P.Robert __________________ 24 hours,maybe 60 good years,it's really not that long a stay.........jimmy b.

11-14-2012, 09:46 AM	#236
Byron1 Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Location: On the move Oddometer: 83	Never knew Robert, but have certainly learned from his postings. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. I hope that the hurting passes and happy memories stay with you forever. You cannot take life for granted.... dream like you will live forever, live like you will die tomorrow. RIP __________________ http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/A...he-flying-aga/

11-14-2012, 03:19 PM	#238
Lornce Lost In Place Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Way Out There. Oddometer: 15,970	Dear Katie, As the reactions here attest, your father was a man of substance. We're sorry for the loss of your father, but we're glad for your heritage. Hold his memory dear, and never forget how proud you made him. sincere best wishes, Lawrence __________________ Across Canada on a '83 R80G/S-PD Across Canada on a '71 R50/5 My Garage Of Doom *Wear The Fox Hat*

11-14-2012, 04:31 PM	#239
Houseoffubar fine beer sampler Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Bothell, Washington Oddometer: 1,522	Well said Mr. Lawrence! __________________ Performance Welding Service 1978 R100/7 Build thread 1915 Boardtrack racer replica (Electric Powered) Lots of bicycles Hemp: The strongest natural fiber in the world, and the most nutritious plant on earth.....why is this illegal again?

11-14-2012, 07:39 PM	#240
Wirespokes Beemerholics Anonymous Joined: Jul 2002 Location: Jackson's Bottom Oregon Oddometer: 7,354	It's hard for me to put myself in his place - enter the hospital not feeling well, find out it's advanced cancer and die a month later. Then again, people die suddenly all the time in accidents or heart attacks or whatever. But it's the knowing you're going and can't do anything about it. That would be tough! Lawrence did say it well! __________________ Wanted: Dead, smashed, crashed or trashed gauges BMW GAUGE REPAIRS - TACHSPEEDOCLOCKVOLT METER PODs & LIGHT BOARD*

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