Thread: Gadgetman

Only met GM a couple of times, but always struck me as someone to aspire to be like. Quiet, measured comments, and always worth digesting before answering back to. Appeared to give more of everything to everyone else than he took back in return. And always a battler with his aliments, striving to get back on top off things, while scoffing about it saying it's nothing to bad. His humour and knowledge will be sorely missed. Thoughts to all the Reid family, live in the knowledge that Brian was a well respected member of society. Go well GM

RIP Gadgetman.
At least you went out doing something you loved.
My deepest condolences to his family.

RIP mate - I never met you in person, but always enjoyed reading your posts

Im going outside to shoot a bunny right now with my maxtorch !!

Thanks for posting @TimeRider. Best wishes to you and your family.

RIP Brian

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Was very sadden to hear of GM passing, ( another forum steward gone ) I only meet him a handful of times but always enjoyed his yarns n company, crickey he put up with a lot from us juiced up fullas at these events & was always a gentleman.

The world needs more people like Brian, Quirky n outta the gate at times but always happy n genuine, like who enjoys sleeping in a tent at a camp ground when it's snowing while we're all in cabins hahahaha


Will miss you mate & will give what I think is the highest of accolades in Kiwi culture Ya a GC bro

Originally Posted by mudgripz

Picture of Brian getting gear ready for a shoot near Tekapo in 2022. We were told site was shot out by everybody and bunnies very spooky. They were - would run several hundred meters on seeing us. But...from past experience we figured Maxtoch lights would hold them at night, and they did. Bunnies would run 100-150m then stop for a lookie - Boom! Popped 300+ in an evening on that site.

On another occasion we wandered into a nice little spot down there and had a very enjoyable evening. Not big numbers but about 75-80 bunnies, then 25 wallabies, and 3 deer. One of them Brian's first deer. Happy boy

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One of the celebrated CHCH Pixies whom made the night into day and the deer very unsafe.Talented bugger. Was out last night with an amazing sky. Talisman. Safe journey my friend.

And this is why you should do the stuff you always wanted to do sooner rather than later - because you may not make it to actually do it .

RIP Gadgetman

Bugger.

RIP Gadgetman, I never met you in person but we did pm on a couple of subjects and you were always the positive one. The forum will be the poorer without you.

RIP good man. You contributed more than you know. Thankyou, and respect to you Gadget.

I'd like to check out the way that Brian did - on a hunting trip

Great guy, only talked to him through this forum, I wish TR the best of luck navigating all of the crap that has to be gone through when burying a parent - you are busy as fuck then it all goes away and you wonder what it all stood for



Because we are practical people I'll take this moment to remind all of you ugly bastards - what would happen if you got hit by the proverbial bus tomorrow?
Is there a list of where all of the contact details are held?
Passwords?
Investments?
Pets dietary requirements?

How would you all like the world to carry on your affairs seamlessly if you snuffed it?

Same as for a power cut, it's always worthwhile to have a plan

Shocking news. I never met the man but enjoyed his posts and the attitude many of them conveyed. Condolences to all who knew him.

That comes as a bit of a shock. Meet GM and TR at the Toby Shoot at BRADS many years back, great man to talk to. I always enjoyed his input on the forum. I suppose if you have to go then his passing was the best you could have, RIP Brian. Condolences to TR and family in this trying time.

Toby will be happy he has a new mate to talk to, but we are all a bit sad and will miss your input and very helpful nature on this forum [Legend]and life in general
RIP mate catch up @Tobys some time in the future.
Condolences to the family

Originally Posted by TimeRider

A bolt from the blue - Gadgetman, also known as Brian, passed away on April 14. He suffered a medical event while on a hunting trip.

Details will appear in The Press on Saturday, 26/04, including information on a livestream.

If you are interested in attending Mondays funeral, please pm me - for an idea of numbers.

@TimeRider I am so sorry to hear this. Brian was very helpful and a very lovely person. While I only met him a few times, he left an impression of kindness that will be missed by all. Unfrotunately I have experienced what you are going through and my thoughts, prayers and condolences are with you and your family at this time.

@TimeRider,
Sorry for your loss, I wish you and Family well,
Gadgetman (Brian) has been along standing, and respected member here,