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Title: God Bless Vamps xxxx
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 26 September 2015, 09:13:54
I am shocked to here that Mike Flood (Vamps) passed away on the 16th September. He has been a long standing member of the Forum and a regular poster of some Great Times on here. At the Lakes Meet he used to take his Daughter Emma Louise (Elf) who my daughter Leanne made friends with. Elf has asked if I could put something on here as she didn't know what to say.

I am sure everyone will be as shocked as myself in this sad news.
My love and thoughts to you Elf and your Mum and family.

God Bless Mike xxx
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Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 26 September 2015, 09:20:03
I have no idea what to say. Never met in person, but plenty of chatting on here, especially as he was fairly local.

Thoughts and condolences to his family and friends.
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Post by: CaptainZok on 26 September 2015, 09:22:40
RIP Mike and our sympathies go out to Eif and all Mike's family at this sad time. John, Carol and family.

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/announcements/search/deaths/13783796.Michael_Flood/ (http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/announcements/search/deaths/13783796.Michael_Flood/)
Title: Re: God Bless Vamps xxxx
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 26 September 2015, 09:27:49
I am just posting a few things that Emma Louise has said.

He has been for a while but we didn't know it was that serious, the funeral is next Thursday if anyone wants to or can get up to come, it's at Coundon Crem at 1:15, then back to the Cross Keys. He went in on Tuesday with low sodium then passed away Wednesday afternoon. We don't actually know how he died yet tho the post morton is showing everything clear😕 they thought it was cancer again but he is completely clear of it xx
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Post by: RobG on 26 September 2015, 09:33:22
Rip Mike. :'( :'(
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Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 26 September 2015, 09:36:51
Anyone wanting to come up is welcome to use my house as a stopover - I'm a half hour from Mike's hometown.

Ive not done this thing before - is there a way of setting up an OOF Cancer Research fund so if we all drop a couple of quid in, it can go as one lump?
Title: Re: God Bless Vamps xxxx
Post by: STEMO on 26 September 2015, 09:44:37
Very, very sad. RIP Mike  :(
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Post by: btc on 26 September 2015, 09:47:00
Very sad helped me a lot with info when I moved up here  R.I.P Mike
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 September 2015, 09:52:58
There just aren't the words.

 :'(
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Post by: Shackeng on 26 September 2015, 09:54:36
How sad, I always enjoyed Mike's posts about Miss Vamps, (Elf?). My sincere condolences to his family. :(
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Post by: hotel21 on 26 September 2015, 09:55:59
Very sad to hear. Sincere condolences to all family and friends.  :'(
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Post by: Seth on 26 September 2015, 10:11:22
Lost for words here ... :o

Sincere condolences from The Seths.
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Post by: Jusme on 26 September 2015, 10:25:07
Such a very sad announcement, and a great loss to the forum & members. My sincerest condolences to his family, to which he was obviously devoted.. R.I.P. Mike...  :'( :'(
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Post by: Steve B on 26 September 2015, 10:25:30
Sad news  :'( R.I.P. Vamps
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Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 26 September 2015, 10:42:17
Shocking news, R.I.P Vamps  :'( ...Sincere condolences to all family.
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Post by: Jimbob on 26 September 2015, 11:05:05
Very sad news. Met Mike a few times. Really nice bloke. Chatted and emphasised elsewhere too.
Title: Re: God Bless Vamps xxxx
Post by: tigers_gonads on 26 September 2015, 11:30:43
Sadly, I never had the pleasure of meeting Mike face to face always came across as a top bloke.

RIP Mike  :(

Thoughts with all Mike's family and friends at this incredibly sad time  :(
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Post by: Lazydocker on 26 September 2015, 11:34:53
I was just thinking of Mike this morning. RIP to a very generous, giving man who has helped me out immensely recently.

Unfortunately I am unlikely to be able to attend the funeral due to work commitments.

Our thoughts and most sincere condolences to ELF and the rest of his family left behind x
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Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 September 2015, 11:48:17
Such sad news. :'(

RIP, Mr Vamps.
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 September 2015, 11:58:17
So sad to read this today.  RIP Mr Vamps, you'll be missed.  :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: b4ndit on 26 September 2015, 12:40:26
Very sad news RIP
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Post by: SIR Philbutt on 26 September 2015, 13:12:46
Sorry to read of this, my condolences to his family & friends

R.I.P. Vamps
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Post by: henryd on 26 September 2015, 13:47:32
So sad to read this,enjoyed many late evening chats with Vamps,RIP Mike :'( :'(
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Post by: Terbs on 26 September 2015, 13:55:58
Good grief...so unexpected :'( :'(
RIP, Mike, and thanks for our chats :(
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Post by: ronnyd on 26 September 2015, 14:04:14
Crikey, 58 is no age is it? condolences to his family and friends.
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Post by: BazaJT on 26 September 2015, 15:01:52
Never met him,but enjoyed many of his posts.Seemingly such a sudden loss.Condolences to his family.
Title: Re: God Bless Vamps xxxx
Post by: Varche on 26 September 2015, 15:06:17
Well that is a shock, a real shock. I oft joked with him about being my dad. Not feasable when he was younger than me for a start.. What a real shame after he had just made the break and changed jobs and life stresses.

A real loss to the forum. My thoughts are with his family.
Title: Re: God Bless Vamps xxxx
Post by: The Red Baron on 26 September 2015, 17:58:11
A great shame indeed and such a young age.
Thoughts go out to the family at this sad time.
Jon.
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Post by: SteveAvfc. on 26 September 2015, 18:02:27
R.I.P. Vamps thoughts with the family.  :'( :'(
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Post by: moggy on 26 September 2015, 18:08:57
R.I.P Mike,condolences to all the Flood family.My only friend up hear in the north,Respect Dean and all the Moggy family.
Title: Re: God Bless Vamps xxxx
Post by: Broomies Mate on 26 September 2015, 18:21:12
Terrible news.

Rest In Peace 'Vamps'.  :'(
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Post by: flyer 0712 on 26 September 2015, 18:29:11
So sorry to hear that,,,and at no age what so ever,,,didnt know the man personaly but often read his posts on here,,,,R.I.P  :( :(
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Post by: tidla on 26 September 2015, 18:49:26
Had a great sense of humour, especially after a tot of whiskey.Will be missed.
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Post by: PhilRich on 26 September 2015, 19:04:59
I am numb with shock reading this! :'(
I regarded Mike as a dear friend & met him often in person after getting to know him on OOF.
He was a fellow ex Matelot and a thoroughly good bloke all round. Not long ago we were talking about his retirement plans from his very stressful job & new opportunities in the pipeline and how much the family were looking forward to the future. I hope to be well enough to attend his Send Off and shall pass on everyone's Condolences to his loving wife Carole, Miss Vamps and Family.
R.I.P Mike Flood, Passed over the Bar September 16th. 2016.
Taken early as only the Best are!
God Bless Mike, see you on the Other Side. :'(

   
Title: Re: God Bless Vamps xxxx
Post by: plym ian on 26 September 2015, 19:19:24
Totally shock to here this. Our thoughts are with his family

RIP mike
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Post by: Elite Pete on 26 September 2015, 20:18:32
Rest in peace Mike, a true gent :'(
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Post by: TheBoy on 26 September 2015, 20:33:14
Absolutely stunned at this sad news of the loss of such a decent person and such a young age. Mike will be sadly missed by all those who knew him, either face to face, or on here.  I had the pleasure to meet Mike on a few occasions, and always had a good laugh together.

My sincere condolences to those family and friends who have lost a warm, kind soul.
Title: Re: God Bless Vamps xxxx
Post by: STEMO on 26 September 2015, 21:20:01
I kind of read this earlier and, while trying to process it, posted a few short words. Mike was a member on here for a very long time, and I feel I should say a bit more.
I never heard Mike being rude to anyone, he was always ready to listen and try to advise. He obviously adored his family and was very proud of his kids. He hinted to me a few times that his job could be very challenging, mentally and physically, and I admire him for sticking at it as long as he did. I have some idea about what was involved and, although I guess he had some pretty bad days, he never brought it on here.
In short, a very ordinary and decent man, taken far too soon. God bless you Mike.
Title: Re: God Bless Vamps xxxx
Post by: omegod on 26 September 2015, 21:41:37
Been on here for year's but never met Vamp's in person. I do recall his posts being regularly focussed on his daughter "Little Miss Vamps" typical dad of a teenager type stuff that resonated with me and mine greatly and it was cystal clear how much his family meant to him :y. 58 is no age to be passing on and my thoughts are with his family at such a terribly tough time x   
Title: Re: God Bless Vamps xxxx
Post by: EMD on 26 September 2015, 22:12:23
So sad to hear of this news . Rest in piece Mike , you will be missed by all  :'(
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Post by: pscocoa on 26 September 2015, 22:25:35
Very sad and shocked to hear - thoughts with his family and friends

Phil
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Post by: Tony H on 26 September 2015, 23:01:38
Very saddened to hear about the passing away of Mike. My thoughts are with his family and friends RIP Mike
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 September 2015, 23:13:43
What a shock. Just as he was starting to be able to take a well deserved rest from the stresses he'd been facing too.

RIP, Vamps, and our thoughts are with miss Vamps and the rest of his family. :'(
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Post by: dbug on 26 September 2015, 23:39:28
So very sad and shocked to hear of such a sudden loss.  I've never met Mike, but enjoyed his posts, and many late evening chats with him (Vamps). Life's certainly not fair to go at such a young age.
My thoughts and sincere condolences are with his family.
RIP Mike - you will be missed.
Title: Re: God Bless Vamps xxxx
Post by: Gaffers on 27 September 2015, 07:51:50
Stunned to hear this, seems to have been taken far too soon.

RIP Mike :'( :'(
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Post by: VXL V6 on 27 September 2015, 11:01:36
Absolutely shocked to hear the news.

Rest In Peace Mike
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Post by: Kate on 27 September 2015, 12:38:13
I'm so shocked to hear this terrible news. I feel so sad that Mike has gone.
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Post by: Rods2 on 27 September 2015, 19:12:29
Shocked and deeply saddened to hear this terrible news. :'( Although I never met Mike his posts and family commitments showed that he was a top notch bloke, husband and family man. RIP Mike, you will be sadly missed by all. :'(
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 September 2015, 20:04:52
He was indeed genuinely as affable in person as he was online. His family must truly be devastated. My sincerest condolences to them for their sudden, tragic loss.

Rest in Peace Mike.
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Post by: hercules on 27 September 2015, 20:30:04
wow im shocked and saddened at this news RIP mike and I shall raise a scotch for you
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Post by: BigAl on 28 September 2015, 23:30:32
so sad, as many other did , I always enjoyed his tales about "Little Miss Vamps" condolances to his family
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 29 September 2015, 10:49:50
Only just heard the news and read this thread.

A truly pleasant gent who will be sadly missed by both his family and friends.

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Post by: tunnie on 29 September 2015, 11:01:16
Shocked and stunned at this news.

RIP Vamps  :'(  :'(
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Post by: powerslinky on 29 September 2015, 22:49:09
 Shocked to hear this sad news  . . . Rest In peace Mike
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Post by: Broomies Mate on 01 October 2015, 03:19:55
I've spent a few minutes looking into the archives, and here are some great posts by Mike (Vamps).  I only got to page 6 of 1659 pages of complete Gold.







Giving it to a copper


Well I'm sat in a traffic car patrolling up and down 1 stretch of road at Creamfields and nothing is happening , talk about bored.

And you are on your phone......... :o :o :o :y



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Perving on a Copper (or 3)

and ordinary police, полиция, like this :-*
(http://www.themoscowtimes.com/upload/iblock/c97/Police-women.jpg)


 :D :D :D



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Keeping OOf'ers in check!

Well I put this on so folks could have a bit of a laugh
Didn't expect a inquest  ::)
May be should have

On OOF? You Pissed? what do you expect on here?............... :D :D


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Obviously his eyesight wasn't quite as splendid as his humour!




That Gixer fella is not as old and rotund as I had imagined................ :D :D ;)



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Vamps defended Cats


Not all cats eat birds............ >:( I was on the phone the other day, quite an important call in relation to some work, and in to the lounge walks the car, small rabbit in his mouth and he proceeds to go behind the sofa!!! I had to get the litter picker to get rid of it.......... ::) ::)



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And, Finally, A post about somebody he obviously loved without question;



A certain young lady dropped her phone today, onto concrete......... ::) ::)

The screen has gone funny, about 50% is simply very slim lines about 2/3 of the way up the screen veering off at 90 degrees to the left, any hope for it?

Anyone got an iPhone 5S for sale?......... :-X ;)



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Title: Re: God Bless Vamps xxxx
Post by: Auto Addict on 01 October 2015, 07:15:15
Goodness gracious, very sad to hear the news :(
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 October 2015, 07:40:43
Heartfelt thoughts to the Flood family on what will undoubtedly be a very difficult day.
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Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 October 2015, 12:44:20
Very sorry to hear this. So sad that a good man is taken well before his time. Deepest sympathies to his family.
R.I.P Vamps.
Title: Re: God Bless Vamps xxxx
Post by: Entwood on 01 October 2015, 13:07:17
Thoughts, prayers and condolences are with the family, another good man gone far too early.

RIP Vamps
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Post by: Lazydocker on 01 October 2015, 14:32:44
I'm sure Mike is getting the send off he deserves. I hope the family can draw some comfort from the kind words posted here.
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Post by: Elite Pete on 01 October 2015, 16:09:46
I'll be raising a glass of Scotlands finest tonight in memory of Mike
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Post by: Crazycarzowner on 01 October 2015, 16:25:51
I've never met Vamps, but we used to have some good banter on here. Very sad news, my thoughts and condolences are with his family at this very sad time.
Title: Re: God Bless Vamps xxxx
Post by: Jimbob on 01 October 2015, 18:04:26
I'll be raising a glass of Scotlands finest tonight in memory of Mike

Good idea. I will too
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Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 01 October 2015, 19:11:22
Is it possible to get a copy of this thread across to the family... Or the edited highlights of? So many positive comments from what is IMHO one of the strongest forum communities.
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Post by: T.m.f on 01 October 2015, 20:26:22
Omg,ive just seen this,very sad news  :-[ r.i.p vamps.
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Post by: Andy B on 02 October 2015, 19:28:00
Just got back from a week away & just read this. I'm shocked & saddened to hear about Mike's death.  :( :(

RIP Mike
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Post by: ffcgary1 on 03 October 2015, 17:12:27
RIP vamps, just seen this, very sad news.