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16/1/1952 - 17/3/2011
"District Dave" Maloney passed away today after a long-term illness. He is probably one of a few people that I consider to be a great legend of the Underground, but he is unique in the way that he didn't just help and support his fellow colleagues with his working knowledge, but he was also a great source of information to those outside of the company, something he was very keen to share on his original website.
He built a great online and offline community, mainly connected through his forum, with a membership that consists of staff, passengers and enthusiasts alike from all over the world. In person though, he was very friendly, open and honest, as well as a true gentleman. This photo was taken back in March 2007, around the time I'd got the job on LUL, after a day out at the Acton Depot Open Weekend. We'd all gone out to the Red Lion and Pineapple pub up the road, and the one thing I observed about Dave was the fact he got around the tables and spent time chatting to everybody, those he knew very well and those he was meeting for the very first time. When he couldn't find a seat, he just squatted on the floor and continued chatting away – talk about dedication! A very interesting individual who was also quite a talented guitarist (from what he told me anyway! – I was shown pictures of him on stage in his hey-days at a later date as proof). He got me a celebratory drink and I have to say that I am quite humbled and honoured to have been able to buy him a few to say thanks for the knowledge and wisdom he has imparted to me before I joined the company.
I hope his site and forum will continue to remain on the web as part of his legacy of supporting others through sharing knowledge in a friendly environment. It so nice that everybody has such lovely memories of him, whether it was through chance meetings or otherwise. I can't say I have heard anybody say a bad word against him – he was that nice a guy – and I sincerely hope that London Underground commemorate all he has done for the company as well as the community, of which he has been an invaluable member of both.
My thoughts go out to his family and close friends.
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I saw this egg on the sidewalk. It must have fallen from a robin's nest or perhaps been dropped by a bluejay that raided a nest. When I first saw the egg, it looked like it was intact, but when I picked it up, I could see the chick inside, dead. I thought it both interesting and poignant.
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The early morning sun illuminates the Rip Currents warning signs on Washington Park Beach
Michigan City, Indiana
Allie was my baby. I first saw her in a pet shop in Bismarck, ND and should have known she was trouble since she was eyeing the bird cages. But she took to me and I took to her immediately and was shocked to learn that the kitten I thought was six weeks old was nearly six months old. Allie had been beaten and was nursed back to health by the pet store owners and I gladly took Allie home with me.
She lived up to her name as she was stubborn and tough as nails and would only listen if SHE wanted to.
After 12 years of owning this beautiful and stubborn cat, Allie died last nite. I knew it was coming as she had been going downhill for about a month...but it still doesn't kill the pain. Allie was my shadow, my comfort when I was sad and my baby from the beginning.
Allie, RIP...I will miss you so much.
In sodden conditions, Hessle batter the Wensleydale line during a promotion battle in rugby union's Yorkshire Four division. Despite having plenty of ball and territory in the second half, the hosts could not find a way through Dale's determined defence. Hessle, 17-13 up after 27 minutes after trailing 8-0 and 13-5, went down 30-17, having been outscored four tries to three. Defeat at Livingstone Road ended Hessle's promotion hopes but Leyburn-based Dale going into the final round of fixtures with every chance of securing second place behind champions Halifax Vandals.
Admission: free. Programme: none. Attendance: 49.
Postscript: fInal round results included Wensleydale 25 Halifax Vandals 22; Skipton 51 Leeds Corinthians 5. Wensleydale promoted, along with Halifax Vandals.
This is one of the last photos I took of the best Rooster...EVER. George. Good Friday (which is now known as Bad Friday), the fox broke into the coop and stole George. Somehow, Charlotte the hen managed to survive but she went into hiding for a few days before we found her. It was devastating to all of us as the coop was their safe place. The coop has been reinforced and we have gotten 2 new hens for Charlotte (even though she hates them) and things are starting to get back to normal, although there is a big void left without George. he was one of a kind.