
Happytoast suggested it would be a good idea to FP a post of Valin's as a tribute and as a place for you to add your comments. Good idea.
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then i think i'm gonna get drunk.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 18:47,
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If there is a heaven it's rocking now! Rest in Peace mate and say hello to my James.
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There were many times I was down in the dumps, and there'd always be one person there with a helping hand and an ear to lend. He was a master at turning a frown into a smile.
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Wish I had kept more. So good. Thanks for posting.
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He was following 3 of my blogs under the name "Sir Real". He's a true friend.
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Tue 18 Oct 2011, 5:00,
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He genuinely and totally 100% was my favorite person on here, and I'll miss him so much, he made me happy when I was sad so many times.
This place for me will never be quite the same for me without him.
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This place for me will never be quite the same for me without him.

thanks for all the laughs and chat. I'll genuinely miss you.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 18:56,
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His stuff always cracked me up...and his attitude was great. RIP you gif-making loon.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 18:56,
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I've been away so long I didn't even know he was ill :( He was one of my first friends here and I'll never forget the kindness he gave this stupid n00b.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 18:57,
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i don't think any of us knew just how bad it was. he always seemed to just get on with it. at least he never lost his spirit or his sense of humour :)
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 18:59,
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Still, he made lots of people smile. If I can say the same about myself I'll die happy.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 19:10,
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he added a much needed element of insanity to this place
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 19:13,
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I'm going to miss your crazy face on your gifs,
and damn could you play the drums.
Cheers chap, happy trails
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 19:16,
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and damn could you play the drums.
Cheers chap, happy trails

He was always so supportive and generous to me on here and You Tube. Will be sorely missed. RIP buddy.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 19:22,
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time for a single malt and a bit of thinking
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it's an awesome send-off and befitting of a genuine nice chap.He survived Vietnam...maybe that helped him to appreciate life more.His enthusiasm never seemed to wane.And he spent his last few years doing what he loved......making gifs.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 20:08,
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The sheer fact that even with that he was still one of the kindest people you could know, is amazing. We've definitely lost a great man.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 20:36,
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i'm sad, reading all the posts here, that i haven't been on long enough to have had the pleasure...
..but his gifs are bonkers! top bloke, long may he live on in meme :)
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 23:33,
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..but his gifs are bonkers! top bloke, long may he live on in meme :)

Also, the tributes here should probably get a mention in this thread too, before they're lost off the bottom of the board
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 20:21,
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rip valin, you top wobbler you !
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bet it would have contained fudge.....lots of it...heh heh......what a star he was:)
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 21:05,
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I am tooupset / pissed etc to do a proper trib tonight
Will do a full on one tomorrow. Don't know what yet - but I will
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 21:17,
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Will do a full on one tomorrow. Don't know what yet - but I will

very heart warming even at such a sad time :)
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 21:22,
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Not that it would surprise them of course!
Also,my thoughts are with his family and friends.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 21:26,
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Also,my thoughts are with his family and friends.

Wish we could send some sort of tribute to his family and friends from B3ta
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 21:38,
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had a lump in my throat while I "reconstructed" it.It's been a blur since I first spotted Valin's name on Happytoast's first comment to Rob's newsletter.Such a shock :(
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 21:58,
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Lovely stuff :)
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He'd have been tickled pink by this, I'm sure. :)
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i can't believe it, i knew he was ill but this is just, no.
EDIT: for those of you who may want to browse through his whacky vids, here's valin's youtube www.youtube.com/user/sirealestates
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 19:38,
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EDIT: for those of you who may want to browse through his whacky vids, here's valin's youtube www.youtube.com/user/sirealestates

Only looked at couple so far and looking forward to the rest...
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 21:44,
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didn't get into slagging anyone off, just posted his bonkers gifs and even more bonkers
comments :) RIP fella.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 19:41,
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comments :) RIP fella.

He seemed like a good bloke and did some great stuff.
I remember him mentioning being ill and it's a damn shame it got him in the end.
See you on the flipside, fella.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 19:41,
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I remember him mentioning being ill and it's a damn shame it got him in the end.
See you on the flipside, fella.

i knew he wasn't well, lovley dude he will be missed.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 19:48,
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A unique, quite bonkers and gentle gentleman of the old school has been lost..raising a glass to you, Sir.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 19:51,
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But, Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Sir, you are already missed.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 19:58,
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Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Sir, you are already missed.

nothing is worthy of you
rest in deep peace my friend. Let nothing ever hurt you again.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 20:00,
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rest in deep peace my friend. Let nothing ever hurt you again.

but that's really touched me. What a kind and beautiful thing to say.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 20:09,
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I feared this was the case. He hadn't long found out.
See ya Valin, you animator of madness.
Slap Steve Jobs for me.
:(
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 20:02,
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See ya Valin, you animator of madness.
Slap Steve Jobs for me.
:(

First came the joy of his images, then the marvel of the word play in his replies.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 20:09,
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that guy on the drumz looks like josef fritzl crossed between colonel gadaffi.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 20:14,
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he'd probably reply
"fritzil schnitzel"
:)
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 20:16,
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"fritzil schnitzel"
:)

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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 20:25,
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was thinking about this thread earlier
www.b3ta.com/board/9669928
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 20:31,
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www.b3ta.com/board/9669928

i didn't even know i could play the banjo!
the fact that he chose to 'shop my pic makes me very proud :)
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 20:37,
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the fact that he chose to 'shop my pic makes me very proud :)

Thanks for all the laughs. b3ta was better place for your input.
I feel that we would have been great friends if we met up in meatspace, I hope we get to meet up if there is some kind of afterlife.

Sad news nonetheless, thoughts with all his family & friends
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 20:19,
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Glad to have spoken to you recently where you called me a brother which meant a lot. Cheerio old chap!
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 20:19,
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The world, and b3ta, will be a little less good now that he's gone.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 20:20,
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And never failed to cheer me up. Cancer is a real cunty fuck.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 20:22,
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Thank you for your surreal and funny posts. Thank you for always replying with something to my dull and unfunny posts. Thank you for always replying to my reply of your wonderful work. Thank you for making me feel welcome here when I first had the nerve to post after years of lurking. Thank you for being Valin and cheers for the FUDGE! Sleep tight dude.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 20:24,
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Farewell and good night you legend.
b3ta always warms my heart when we have a loss, we come together.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 20:25,
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b3ta always warms my heart when we have a loss, we come together.

I'm sad to say I didn't know you better, but glad to say I knew you at all.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 20:31,
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sadly missed, the board is a lot emptier without you x
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 20:35,
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Valin always did, whenever he was online, with something so out there and unexpected that I was taken aback and struggling to keep up with the directions his mind would go in. A real loss :(
edit: That sounds horrifically self-absorbed but I hope it'll be taken in the spirit it's intended with - a sign of what he actually was. Interested, enthusiastic, and amazingly quick and surreal.
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edit: That sounds horrifically self-absorbed but I hope it'll be taken in the spirit it's intended with - a sign of what he actually was. Interested, enthusiastic, and amazingly quick and surreal.

he was always the first-and sometimes only-person to reply to anything we did that was a bit suspect or out-and-out bollocks
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 20:42,
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able to make light where there is none ......good on him :D
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 21:03,
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he replied to pretty much all posts and replies, never swore at people, never lost his rag. such a decent bloke
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hence his username on Youtube:"sirealestates"
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I got request art from b3ta people.
He seems want to your picture. :S
But I don't know your thing....
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 20:54,
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He seems want to your picture. :S
But I don't know your thing....

This place will be a fraction less mental without your gifs.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 20:56,
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B3tans are dropping like flies. So Sad.
So talented; so long buddy.
Edit: Since pics are the way; have a kitten powered train to your destination:

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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 21:03,
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So talented; so long buddy.
Edit: Since pics are the way; have a kitten powered train to your destination:



I've been away from b3ta for ages; who else have we lost?
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Mon 17 Oct 2011, 13:05,
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This makes me sad. Apart from his anims, I will sorely miss his completely hatstand replies and word plays. He was one of the people who put a face on b3ta.

B3ta will not be the same without you, *raises a beer as a toast*
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 21:35,
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I would like to convey my sadness at this loss. Valin's posts always made me smile, and I wish had told him so.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 21:41,
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FFS will you lot please stop dying - this place is getting depressing
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 22:09,
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This is sad. When I pop my clogs, I'd be chuckling from Hell if anyone on b3ta did me a tribute.
You people are stars.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 22:21,
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You people are stars.

is always inspiring, regardless of the transience of the creator. The physical aspect has gone, the metaphysical remains.
Pompous bullshit, but I'm feeling redwinely pompously bullshitty.
Bye, Valin!
Thanks.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 22:29,
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Pompous bullshit, but I'm feeling redwinely pompously bullshitty.
Bye, Valin!
Thanks.

He 'fanned' me back so I was properly chuffed that he considered my stuff worth a gander. Or he was just being nice- either way, a nice talented guy. Cheers for all the smiles you've raised for me and everyone else mate.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 22:34,
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So long and thanks for all the gifs.
It sucks when real life happenings affects virtual life, when are we going to be able to download ourselves into a computer before/when we die?
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 22:36,
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It sucks when real life happenings affects virtual life, when are we going to be able to download ourselves into a computer before/when we die?

Bye mate. You made me laugh loads man. And always had a kind word.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 22:50,
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It's really sad and I'm sorry for their, and the board's loss.
It's shows of creative genius and true community that keep me coming back. GoodEPL work you ducks fucks, one and all.
Bloody "predictive text"
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 23:36,
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It's shows of creative genius and true community that keep me coming back. Good
Bloody "predictive text"

I can only echo what others have said, Valin would always comment even on the worst of my posts, which I always appreciated as, at least, letting me know someone had seen it. I always appreciated that.
Genuinely saddened by this.
I've got to stop coming back only for this sort of thing.
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 23:50,
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Genuinely saddened by this.
I've got to stop coming back only for this sort of thing.

But on the other hand his lovely words to the folk on here will be remembered by so many of us and the amount of belly laughs he gave people who saw his absolutely bonkers (read: superb) gifs made this world a somewhat happier place.
Myself and many other people will miss you Valin. RIP
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Fri 14 Oct 2011, 23:50,
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Myself and many other people will miss you Valin. RIP

I always enjoyed Valins posts, brought a smile to my face even though half the time i would have no idea what was going on. have fun floating around in jelly or what ever it is after all this stuff!
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What everyone is saying is making me regret not knowing him. I scrolled this reading looking, checked his profile, youtube.
I am very sad for you to go Valin.
Rest in Peace you funny man.
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Sat 15 Oct 2011, 0:16,
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I am very sad for you to go Valin.
Rest in Peace you funny man.

May your humour carry you lightly to that greateplace in the sky
full of gentle, funny, happy people. May you brighten all our night skies
just that little bit more. God bless.
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Sat 15 Oct 2011, 0:44,
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full of gentle, funny, happy people. May you brighten all our night skies
just that little bit more. God bless.

Sad news indeed.
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Sat 15 Oct 2011, 0:47,
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RIP sir!
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Havent posted on here in a while
Never met him, but seemed like a lovely, down to earth guy - his posts always made me smile
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Sat 15 Oct 2011, 2:21,
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Never met him, but seemed like a lovely, down to earth guy - his posts always made me smile

of all the people..
rest in peace my good man, you will be sadly missed
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Sat 15 Oct 2011, 2:59,
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rest in peace my good man, you will be sadly missed

I hope to whatever that you're on the other side of whatever this shit is, and by eck it'd better be good.
Peace.
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Sat 15 Oct 2011, 3:04,
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Peace.

I am ready to meet my Maker.
Whether my Maker is prepared for the great
ordeal of meeting me is another matter.
-Winston Churchill
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Whether my Maker is prepared for the great
ordeal of meeting me is another matter.
-Winston Churchill

Valin and I spoke on and off this site several times over the years - a true gent.
Sleep well you psychedelic loon!
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Sat 15 Oct 2011, 7:39,
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Sleep well you psychedelic loon!

Reading through these tributes has brought a tear to the eye. Sad times. B3ta has lost a corker of a man.
I'd like to think that if he could read this, the thread would be twice as long ,
because each and every comment would have received a warm, funny and quite often completely hatstand reply.
Sleep well, you mentalist. x
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Sat 15 Oct 2011, 7:47,
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I'd like to think that if he could read this, the thread would be twice as long ,
because each and every comment would have received a warm, funny and quite often completely hatstand reply.
Sleep well, you mentalist. x

Rest In Peas.
=(
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=(

Valin was one of the first people I added as a friend here and he always came across as the type of bloke I'd gladly share a pint with.
anyone know his real name? and if he had family?
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Sat 15 Oct 2011, 9:55,
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anyone know his real name? and if he had family?

that was my first thought when I read this news. I knew he was one of b3ta's more senior members, but not that he was so ill.
You could always rely on him to comment and appreciate others' work with wit and some truly inspired punnery, and, of course, those wonderfully surreal animations were part of the fabric of this place.
You'll be sadly missed, Valin. Gone, but most definitely not forgotten.
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You could always rely on him to comment and appreciate others' work with wit and some truly inspired punnery, and, of course, those wonderfully surreal animations were part of the fabric of this place.
You'll be sadly missed, Valin. Gone, but most definitely not forgotten.

All b3tans can be such barstewards (in a funny way)
but they're all diamonds at heart :) judging by these great tributes :D
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but they're all diamonds at heart :) judging by these great tributes :D

And Heaven just got a whole lot louder, and a wee bit weirder.
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Sat 15 Oct 2011, 13:03,
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..but I think we're all feeling the same. Bye Valin, we miss you.
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Sat 15 Oct 2011, 13:34,
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A nice man making nuts pictures, sadly missed.
Bye Valin.
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Sat 15 Oct 2011, 15:38,
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Bye Valin.

He was a great contributer to b3ta. 'Tis is a great shame.
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Sat 15 Oct 2011, 17:23,
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Totally top bloke and will really be missed :(
Fudge forever.
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Sat 15 Oct 2011, 21:16,
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Fudge forever.

Liked your pics lots, Valin.
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Sat 15 Oct 2011, 22:34,
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at this rate there will be nobody left.
*raises glass*
cheers fella you'll be missed.
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Sun 16 Oct 2011, 1:48,
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*raises glass*
cheers fella you'll be missed.

I never knew you. But B3TA has lost one of it's comedy tendrils.
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Sun 16 Oct 2011, 10:02,
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This is sad news, great guy, RIP Valin..
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Some made me smile and others made me wonder why you bothered. They were always entertaining or beguiling. It is selfish of me to feel sad about never seeing any more because, like everything else, I should be happy with what you already gave us. I'll be opening up search, a lot, this week.
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Sun 16 Oct 2011, 16:40,
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the man was a bit of a legend. As said many times above.. this place wont be the same with out him.
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Sun 16 Oct 2011, 17:38,
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Never spoke to you personally but it seems you made a lot of people happy here. My thoughts to his family and friends.
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Sun 16 Oct 2011, 22:17,
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one of the nicest gentlemen and someone who made this board that much better and more fun.
great sadness.
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Mon 17 Oct 2011, 3:30,
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great sadness.

RIP Valin :(
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Mon 17 Oct 2011, 8:44,
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is a testimony to the way this singular figure in b3tan history inspired so many of us.
Such sad news.
RIP
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Mon 17 Oct 2011, 9:41,
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Such sad news.
RIP
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Here's a little tribute to the great man!

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Mon 17 Oct 2011, 9:51,
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always gave me a slight motion sickness, but its a testament to their style and entertainment value that you could sit there, staring and grinning, til that feeling took hold. I didn't know the guy, but he was a true visionary.
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Mon 17 Oct 2011, 10:56,
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I shall miss you Valin, although we never physically met, you were a kind hearted friendly soul who never failed to lift my spirits. I shall miss your amazing talent. Rest in Peace Sir.
Genuinely upset, Sauronwibble.
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Mon 17 Oct 2011, 12:00,
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Genuinely upset, Sauronwibble.

I don't fucking know.....
You were always there ready and waiting for a round of witty banter stupid meaningless word play or just an exchange of complete and utter bollocks with each other..!!
You were always there with a compliment a word of advice and ecouragement and help if I or anyone else needed it....
I can say I always enjoyed our chats every one of them left me with a smile on my face and every one left me in a happier place than I would have been in if I had not had it...
Every time we spoke it was always a positive experience...
Knowing you on here was always my pleasure and I am proud to have called you a freind...
I can honestly say that you were such a big part of my b3ta experience that b3ta will never be the same for me again.
The happiest times I'v ever had on this site were just talking absolute bullshit to you..!!
It's a sad day and a sad loss
I'll miss you loads mate.
RIP Valin you were and always will be an absolute star and it was a pleasure knowing you Sireal.
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Edit: Well I had to do you one picture the best I could manage for you was this......

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You were always there ready and waiting for a round of witty banter stupid meaningless word play or just an exchange of complete and utter bollocks with each other..!!
You were always there with a compliment a word of advice and ecouragement and help if I or anyone else needed it....
I can say I always enjoyed our chats every one of them left me with a smile on my face and every one left me in a happier place than I would have been in if I had not had it...
Every time we spoke it was always a positive experience...
Knowing you on here was always my pleasure and I am proud to have called you a freind...
I can honestly say that you were such a big part of my b3ta experience that b3ta will never be the same for me again.
The happiest times I'v ever had on this site were just talking absolute bullshit to you..!!
It's a sad day and a sad loss
I'll miss you loads mate.
RIP Valin you were and always will be an absolute star and it was a pleasure knowing you Sireal.
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Edit: Well I had to do you one picture the best I could manage for you was this......


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Mon 17 Oct 2011, 16:36,
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nice tribute Atomic...every cloud will have a silver lining now that Valin's up there :)
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Mon 17 Oct 2011, 20:15,
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That's some work there. Two FPs from one thread PLZTHX.
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Mon 17 Oct 2011, 22:05,
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just arrived back after a few days away and heard the sad news
he'll be missed around these parts
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Mon 17 Oct 2011, 21:07,
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he'll be missed around these parts

He seemed like a thoroughly nice fella. He will be missed.
EDIT: Lots of his anims here - looknowhere.blogspot.com/
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Mon 17 Oct 2011, 21:11,
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EDIT: Lots of his anims here - looknowhere.blogspot.com/

He really was one of the best posters we had and it'll be a sadder place without him.
Rest easy, old chap.
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Mon 17 Oct 2011, 22:13,
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Rest easy, old chap.

.....so.....see you on the other side mate!
(go away for a week and people up and leave...permanently!)
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Tue 18 Oct 2011, 2:03,
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(go away for a week and people up and leave...permanently!)

Such instantly-recognisable, wonderful animations; such rapid and surreal wit; such genuine kindness. I was already missing his presence, and it's incredibly sad to think he's not coming back.
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Tue 18 Oct 2011, 2:53,
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one that I expected to see every day and night making b3ta a better place.
This is what I made of one of his pictures the last time I saw him here:

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Tue 18 Oct 2011, 13:38,
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This is what I made of one of his pictures the last time I saw him here:


Only just seen the front page. Valin was so upbeat and positive that he was going to kick his illness into touch. Fantastic fella, never forgotten.
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Wed 19 Oct 2011, 16:11,
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went out of his way to do me a favor from half way across the world. I am stricken with sadness. Thank you, Valin. Thank you.
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Wed 19 Oct 2011, 19:18,
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This, me too. Top Bloke and I had no idea of his personal life whatsoever, just loved to chat with him.
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Fri 21 Oct 2011, 11:09,
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But no more sweet friend. No more.
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Thu 20 Oct 2011, 0:05,
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The name doesn't ring any bells and I've not seen any of his gifs before, but going by what everybody has said, he must have been a top bloke and I feel I've kinda missed out.
Sleep well Valin dude, whoever and wherever you are.
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Fri 21 Oct 2011, 4:36,
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Sleep well Valin dude, whoever and wherever you are.