RIP John Rice (johnr)

[oldbike54]

 John was quite the ladies man , don't think he ever married , but my understanding is that he had several lady friends over the years . Seems the few pictures he posted over the years have been lost , but there was one taken in a breakfast nook of a lovely bird , she was giving him quite a smile .

 Dusty

[Muzz]

I have seen some photos of some of his girlfriends, one was drop dead gorgeous.

The photos I have seen of John as a young man showed him to be quite a fine looking guy. 

[pebra]

Sad news. He was a valued contributor to WildGuzzi.  He'll be missed.

Indeed.
His is also one of the most endearing stories of this forum  -  I'm thinking of that engine replacement.

RIP John, and some admiring thoughts to you guys who made that replacement possible.

[nick949]

John's was always a kind and thoughtful voice. Sad day.

Nick

[Lannis]

I have seen some photos of some of his girlfriends, one was drop dead gorgeous.

The photos I have seen of John as a young man showed him to be quite a fine looking guy.

And when you get older, you don't even have to be "fine looking".   Remember these words of wisdom from everyone's favorite Canadian -

"If the women don't find you handsome, they had best find you handy!"

It's all in the attitude.  Women know.   I'm sure John had it.

Lannis

[Kiwi Dave]

My last remaining brain cell seems to think that I have met him, but I can't remember where.

Pretty sure he didn't Dave.  I am pretty sure the Invercargill one was the only one.

So much for that remaining brain cell!  I'm doomed!

I spent my first six-seven years of motorcycling living in Dunedin.  We would (sometimes) travel south to Invercargill, but more often up to Timaru; and of course the mandatory Alexandra Blossom Festival.  I do remember his BSA, I had a soft spot for Gold Flash, but luckily went with a Triumph Tiger 110.

It's a shame that Kiwi Roy's link didn't include the photographs.  Well, not on my computer.  Anybody else get to see them?

[KiwiKev]

Thanks Muzz, poor bugger reduced to living in a tent at that stage of his life. Even a caravan wouldn't have been much better in Invercargill.
Makes me realize how lucky we are to be living in a modern, well insulated house, it gets cold enough here in Taupo.

[oldbike54]

Thanks Muzz, poor bugger reduced to living in a tent at that stage of his life. Even a caravan wouldn't have been much better in Invercargill.
Makes me realize how lucky we are to be living in a modern, well insulated house, it gets cold enough here in Taupo.

 Never met John , but we communicated frequently , he was someone not much concerned with the trappings of modern life . It may have been uncomfortable at times , John lived his life in a unique way , and while we all miss his presence , I don't think he ever regretted much , or felt sorry for himself . His life did prove that being really intelligent doesn't always lead to monetary wealth .

 Dusty