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RIP KS. Great times were had on the board and irl.

Disagree He had a sense of humor however probably one of the driest you would ever encounter 😉 I used to enjoy reading his comments or responses to difficult or provocative posts. Some of the and squabbles and how he handled it IMHO was entertaining.

I’m on my 4th round of Covid…but we will go to the local temple here in San Francisco and send a few thoughts his way. 2 Things about Marcel, he always said “I’m Dutch, I don’t have a sense of humor” and 2, he always found me incredibly funny. So take that as you will. I am torn between saying something heart felt vs something funny but neither one will do justice to a man like Marcel. It was because of him that I became friends with LazyPhil and Chocolate Steve, which lead to free accommodation in L.A. and Cambridge UK. Other great friends like Cent, lead to free food and drinks, Tommie an odd out beer here and there so yeah, it adds up,They say you can’t put a price on friendship, but if you could, he’s saved me a small bundle. He will be missed and when ever I pass the Jelly beans at Costco, I’ll give him a wink.

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Yes I wish I could attend also, for a small synchronicity, MLG and I will be at a local Lao temple offering a Tak Bat. A white string will wend its way to Bangkok.

I wish I could be there, last time I met Marcel was when we ran into each other on the Sukhumvit-flyover somewhere close to the Sofitel when he was on the way to work. Can´t remember, probably a year ago, maybe more. Not easy to realise somebody just does not exist any more. My thoughts are with his family.

There will be a few familiar old faces/names there tomorrow.

Did or does anybody attend the cremation?

Needed this when I was teaching my boys. Haven't had a surf for probably 15 years now but this looks awesome 🤘

Baby Reindeer [2024 TV] The story follows writer and performer Richard Gadd's warped relationship with a female stalker and the impact it has on him as he is ultimately forced to face a deep, dark buried trauma. This true-life story written and played out by the performer himself with a superb supporting actor stalker makes for some compelling viewing of this award winning psychological drama. The series took on a further life of its own as the real stalker has since gone public saying it’s all lies!

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Surprised he ever left Phrom Phong, seemed to live their forever

Good to hear. Send him my best.

Yes DDDave is alive and well and living in the Jomtien area.

So sad to hear, always enjoyed seeing him at the Woodstock get-togethers.

I really liked him and we kept in contact through the years, so sorry for his family and particularly his children.

They were my thoughts as well but to be honest I'd like to see it keep going. But that relies entirely on the input from members.

Dee and I moved back to the states in 2007 and have visited a couple of times since then. The goal is to retire to Hua Hin in a few years

What I remember most about Woodstock Friday nights (apart from the super fun times with ya'll) were the far side cartoons pasted to the bathroom walls over the urinals. Made peeing a real pleasure. Thai resident 2001-2007

Such sad news. Marcel was the best. He came out to see Dee and I the last time we were in Bkk...a great friend and really made my time in Thailand so much better than it would have been without him. Hope everybody else is doing well.

Jigger Excellent news to hear that the board will live on in Khun Sanuk’s memory

Very sad news. RIP.

Nice to see all the old board members, too bad it has to be a tragedy that caused it. Since the beginning of this board, Khun Sanuk was the public face of the board, and I have stayed in the background tending to sysadmin duties. I'll continue to do that for the foreseeable future. We may need to consider a new moderator or two to make sure things are attended to. Jigger

Really horrible news. Marcel was a very decent fellow and genuinely one of the good guys.