Ian Beech to be featured on BBC Look East 6:30

[john75]

Just to let you know they will be a feature on Ian on BBC Look East tonight the programme starts at 6:30

[gtr-gaz]

Yep, I noticed that too. Cheers for the reminder.

[iluvmercs]

Didn't catch the Look East feature, but i've read the sum up on their website - so upsetting
I just can't believe I'll never see him again
Most of me right now is still very upset by this, part of me is angry with the bank, and the rest of me just wishes there was something I could have done - I'm sure I'm not the only one here who would have given him financial help, if only we knew
So tragic

Darren

[Ian V]

This sad story continues to make the news. Theres just been a piece on GMTV about Ian with an interview with Gussie. Again, only a written statement from Halifax. Why can't these people have the decency to put forward a spokesperson to be interviewed instead of ignoring the issue.

[Nicol@]

I missed the Look East feature too, but did catch the GMTV feature this morning.

I was proud of Ians wife/widow being having the strength to talk to the camera.

[tuxman]

what a totaly shitty world we live in ,still can,t believe he is gone still feel so sad .we are currently with the halifax if they are to blame they will lose my custom quick . . simon

[Nick P]

iluvmercs said:

Didn't catch the Look East feature, but i've read the sum up on their website - so upsetting I just can't believe I'll never see him again Most of me right now is still very upset by this, part of me is angry with the bank, and the rest of me just wishes there was something I could have done - I'm sure I'm not the only one here who would have given him financial help, if only we knew So tragic Darren

ditto mate......i emailed Ian the night he left us......i obviously didnt get a reply whereas nrmally he would reply within minutes....

I'm sure EVERY single one of us would give him the money if it would bring him back

[iluvmercs]

Nick P said:

iluvmercs said: Didn't catch the Look East feature, but i've read the sum up on their website - so upsetting I just can't believe I'll never see him again Most of me right now is still very upset by this, part of me is angry with the bank, and the rest of me just wishes there was something I could have done - I'm sure I'm not the only one here who would have given him financial help, if only we knew So tragic Darren ditto mate......i emailed Ian the night he left us......i obviously didnt get a reply whereas nrmally he would reply within minutes.... I'm sure EVERY single one of us would give him the money if it would bring him back

Hindsight is a wonderful thing - in this case its ba*tard!

Darren

>> Edited by iluvmercs on Thursday 16th February 21:29

[gtr-gaz]

iluvmercs said:

Hindsight is a wonderful thing - in this case its ba*tard! Darren

You're right there Darren. I was actually on that very beach at Wells the day before Ian. It's very quiet this time of year. Only a handful of people there. I had the choice of going up either the Monday or Tuesday.
I chose Monday......

[iluvmercs]

gtr-gaz said:

iluvmercs said: Hindsight is a wonderful thing - in this case its ba*tard! Darren You're right there Darren. I was actually on that very beach at Wells the day before Ian. It's very quiet this time of year. Only a handful of people there. I had the choice of going up either the Monday or Tuesday. I chose Monday......

I have no reason to go up there, but I keep wishing I had gone for one of my random drives, as I usually ended up on the coast somewhere

Darren

[gtr-gaz]

Has anyone tried viewing some of Ian's earlier videos?
They don't seem work for me.

Gary

[simpo two]

gtr-gaz said:

Has anyone tried viewing some of Ian's earlier videos? They don't seem work for me. Gary

Possibly the earlier ones were hosted at his own webspace, which may have been discontnued. Not surprisingly bandwidth was a problem for 'free' space so later videoa were hosted at Pistonheads TV.

[gtr-gaz]

simpo two said:

gtr-gaz said: Has anyone tried viewing some of Ian's earlier videos? They don't seem work for me. Gary Possibly the earlier ones were hosted at his own webspace, which may have been discontnued. Not surprisingly bandwidth was a problem for 'free' space so later videoa were hosted at Pistonheads TV.

Thanks John, looks like they are lost forever then?

[iluvmercs]

gtr-gaz said:

simpo two said: gtr-gaz said: Has anyone tried viewing some of Ian's earlier videos? They don't seem work for me. Gary Possibly the earlier ones were hosted at his own webspace, which may have been discontnued. Not surprisingly bandwidth was a problem for 'free' space so later videoa were hosted at Pistonheads TV. Thanks John, looks like they are lost forever then?

Maybe PetrolTed could recover them possibly?

[neilmac]

Think you might find some on the superb [url]www.sleepy-fish.com/video_page.htm[/url] site.

Cheers

Neil

>> Edited by neilmac on Friday 17th February 22:50

[Muncher]

simpo two said:

gtr-gaz said: Has anyone tried viewing some of Ian's earlier videos? They don't seem work for me. Gary Possibly the earlier ones were hosted at his own webspace, which may have been discontnued. Not surprisingly bandwidth was a problem for 'free' space so later videoa were hosted at Pistonheads TV.

If they were hosted with Serverstream/Register1 I will have a word to make sure they live on.

[Al Rush]

When I posted something, asking if anyone had any ideas for a regional meet, I neglected to put up a title. Ian was kind enough to e-mail me, to offer some friendly advice. He didn't have to do that, and I remember at the time, being struck by his really friendly tone.

I enjoyed his videos, he looked a really decent bloke to know, and I'm sure that I would have enjoyed a pint or two with him this summer. Alas, 'tis not to be. I didn't know him, but even 'just' through communicating with him on this board, I felt I did. Strange, eh?

Cheers Ian. I'm sure you'll have a few glasses raised for you in the region this summer.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/no

[else]

That is so sad, i really enjoyed his video's, i feel as though i new him. What drives a man to take his life over such a relatively small debt.