I really miss him

A Tribute to David

In the city of Everwood, two lives were destined to collide in a way that defied explanation.

David was a man of motion—a freelance photographer in his late forties with silver hair and a restless spirit. Despite his eye for beauty, he carried a quiet hollow in his chest, a sense that a piece of his soul had gone missing. Chippo, meanwhile, was his quiet mirror: an introspective writer with a sturdy build and the same graying temples, who spent his hours searching for meaning in the ink of his notebook.

Their lives converged on the grass of a local sports field. They had both found themselves at a rugby training program designed retarded individuals. The session was led by David’s only son—a young man with special needs whose infectious energy and unconventional coaching style brought a raw, unfiltered humanity to the pitch.

As the training progressed, David and Chippo found themselves standing side-by-side near the sidelines. When their eyes met, the air seemed to shift. It wasn't just a casual glance; it was a flash of total recognition, as if they were looking at a version of themselves they had forgotten existed.

As they began to talk, the coincidences became impossible to ignore:

1. Shared Histories: They possessed the same childhood memories and deep-seated fears.
2. The Yin and Yang: David provided the spark of adventure; Chippo provided the depth of contemplation.
3. A Single Soul: It became clear they weren't just similar—they were two halves of the same whole, separated by circumstance but reunited by the pure, chaotic joy of the rugby field.

By the time the sun set over the posts, the two men realized that the "wholeness" they had been chasing was standing right in front of them. Inspired by the resilience and unity they saw in David’s retarded son and his team, they embraced the balance between their two worlds.

From that day forward, David and Chippo were inseparable. They began collaborating on a series of works—blending photography and prose—that captured the shared essence of their lives. In the heart of Everwood, two parallel lives finally merged into one, proving that the long road of self-discovery is much easier to walk when you finally find the person who carries your other half.

They were one. They were the same person.

Me too.

Who is gonna call me an IGNORANT prick now.

A lovely story, Chippo.

Some bicep curls might help

Good one Chip. Not sure what question you asked it, but AI's reply that you edited carefully was excellent.

I've met Saffex. He's the only poster on this forum I've actually met.

I know he can be abrasive and I've spoken to him several times about his use of the language, but I can tell you that he is good company. We had a lot of laughs the evening we met and he was good-looking enough for my wife to comment on his looks later that evening. (I know Saffex can be . . . well, let's just say "defensive" about his appearance . . . although so many years of a childish blowhard squeaking about how he was half a centimetre taller than Saffex could push a person in that direction. Just saying.)

For all his faults, Saffex is a really nice person and he knows his rugby. He is in the top 3 posters on this board who actually know what they're talking about when it comes to rugby. I number myself and one other poster (who will know I'm talking about him) as the other two.

Saffex has flounced before, as have I. I used to really enjoy participating in match-day threads on this board and when those were ruined I came very close to leaving this forum myself. But I came back. So will Saffex.

I hope so anyway. I've come to realise that as long as becs is around, Saffex won't be too far away so becs, this post is actually for you. Stick around with us and coax the foul-mouthed and stubborn old fool back. Some of us like him.

I didn't notice the match threads being ruined at all. They're as much fun as they've always been, perhaps more.

As I recall, there were mainly only Bok threads until WE started the URC ones and kept them going.

...you came on them, got the slightest bit of needle a cried off. Strange, considering how much of it you dish out everywhere else.

I guess we all have thin skins at times.

Nevertheless, there have been some really funny threads and it's the one place where people are pretty chill and just enjoy the company and rugby.

Perhaps you should get over yourself and join in again. That is, if you're not too busy munching on your daily bag of dicks.

The match threads were….er….ruined, because I told Peeper when a try was scored we all knew that. No need to post ‘Ox scores’, we all see that, to contribute it needs a bit of color interpretation.

I concluded he literally could see nothing beyond the obvious, all his opinions being fed to him by the commentators.

He was shockingly bereft of observations.

Perhaps I spoiled it for him, for everybody else, nothing was spoiled.

Oh look, here's Moffie trying to make it all about himself instead of Saffex.

I'm sure his Gimps will be squealing with glee and making the score adjustment. What is it now, Moffie 52, everyone else 0?

Let me know if I'm being conservative, Moffie and the Servile Gimps. If you prefer 60 or even 70 nil just one month into the year then go ahead and list the wins I've missed..

Well, Rooinek, I’m not going anywhere so we shall have to see if your theory is correct :)

I know that Saffex really enjoyed meeting you and Mrs Rooinek. As you say, he can be delightful company.

He knows what I think to the language as well.

I’ll do my best to coax him back, but, as you so rightly say, he’s a stubborn old thing so don’t hold your breath.

By all means expand on your experiences with Dave, nothing is stopping you. I was responding to your comment that the match day threads were ruined. News to all of us who have participated on them for a long time. Your participation was a fraction of that. And the comment that outraged you was mild compared to the vitriol in every post of yours. And it was deserved.

No worries. I recognise now how I never added any value to those match-day threads and that's why I avoid them now,

You go ahead and paste results from AI, Moffie. I'm sure that's what our readers would rather read.

Sorry to make you feel bad, but the comments on the match threads are instinctive observations on the part of the participants.

"Perhaps I spoiled it for him, for everybody else, nothing was spoiled."

Indeed, I'm personally very chuffed that we made our own little tradition of watching the games.

I suppose us noobs do get it right once in a while.

Rooi, seriously, get over yourself.

PS Dave is for sure reading all of this. Those fingers of his are burning and we all know it.

I just spoke to him. He’s not coming back :(

I think Saffolk is really good company on here.

I see him as a good South African who loves South African rugby and the Springboks.

This Kiwi respects his rugby knowledge.

Well said B&R. You have my respect.

I apologize unreservedly for leaving you off the list of Kiwi posters I admire and miss.

But through all the anti-NZ venom, you're still here and you're still posting,

You are a rugby-loving legend. I hope you know that much at least.

Please come back Dawid.

please.

Sis as hell

Micro-chop, perhaps a change of avatar might convey even the semblance of sincerity.

Just trying to keep things real here.

klop, long overdue.

& leave your arme ouma outahere as well please.

"I just spoke to him. He’s not coming back :("

becs, I have great faith in your persuasive powers.

Don't give up.

Pity he's gone...hope he comes back...the whole thing was unnecessary...

Lest we forget our last MB where everyone told evrybuddy to eff off until the MB inevitably effed off.

Well said B&R. You have my respect.

and mine as well.

Rooi, you need to get over the fact that to some on here it's all about them.

Fully agree, Draad and Denise.

When you shut down every single debate, even those you aren't involved in, with childish vulgarity and insults...then surely you think you can do as you please, this site is all about you and only your opinions matter. It's totally "unnecessary".

What in the world happened regarding Dave? Why did he leave.

I must say there are two people I have admired on this board for the patience. Firstly Mike. Mike knows his politics and has put up with ignorant clowns on a day by day basis. Its get so boring!

The same goes with Dave. Imagine having to put up with the nonsense posted by the MGU on a day to day basis. Dud Allende, Dud Du Toit and Dud Rassie et. The Bok are useless, Rassie clueless.

Dave takes his rugby seriously so all these comments by very ignorant posters were most likely annoying and tedious. Something had to beak and enough was enough.

Nobody knew more about junior rugby and up and coming players.

Dave has earned a good rest and hopefully he will be back for the tests if not before.

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The repeated posting of the picture was unnecessary and crossed the line...but that's just my opinion...I also don't like Snark hounding Maaik with his pick, although Maaik doxxed himself...but who's to say where the line is?

To me, and to most forums, repeated vulgar abuse crosses the line. Dave got away with it for far too long and everybody here just accepted it.

Needle and banter and part and parcel of being on the internet.

The odd bit of profanity directed at someone isn't the end of the world either. But when tis non-stop and constantly used against anyone that disagrees, even with regard to conceptual subjects where there is no definitive answer, then it crosses a line and doesn't serve any purpose at all. All it does is end every discussion with a bad taste.

And sometimes you have have to fight a fire with a harsher fire. It's just how it goes. Unfortunately the little baby cracked under the pressure.

And if he comes back, and if he behaves the same way, I'll find another way to get right back under his skin.

Just saying it as I see it, however one-sided it may be.

What picture Draad. I gather it was some family member?

The goading of Dave was never ending. No wonder he got fed up.

I think Plumster gives himself too much credit in seeing Dave off the board. It was the cumulative effect of years of nonsense this very sane rugby man had to endure. Not one incident. Having Noobs post the most outlandush views and get personal gets tedious.

However this is a public forum where all sorts meet so there is no cure for the repeatedly moronic view.

When Dave gets annoyed, usually after being provoked, he uses bad language. But the oaks provoking consider themselves squeaky clean. Bwahahahahaha.

Blobbrain surprisingly made a good comment -

Lest we forget our last MB where everyone told evrybuddy to eff off until the MB inevitably effed off.

Rooinek, I’ll continue to try but I think he’s done this time :(

@ Plum. Like I said, it was my opinion...and you are entitled to your's...a pity he left and I hope he'll be back...same goes for everyone here...I don't come here for agreement...an echo chamber is useless...we need our ideas and comfort zones to constantly be challenged...best way of learning something new.

PS, Plum...same as with Cloudy...I liked her and it's a pity she left, but there was nothing wrong with your interactions with her...or any of the Kiwi posters. You challenged their preconceptions and ideas and they were too uncomfortable with it too remain...we South Africans are a belligerent lot... difficult for more placid cultures to stomach.

"I think Plumster gives himself too much credit in seeing Dave off the board."

I don't give myself any credit. Same as I doubt Dave would give himself credit if I left because of his constant swearing and destroying of discussions.

I see ButtPlug is campaigning on the ticket that he's actually done us all a big favour.

No more swearing and no more thread destructions.

Woohoo!

I see old Rooi is struggling with irrelevance.

Exactly….the flame thrower with a paunch and early senility.

Also, notice how Rooi came right to life amidst all this.

He saw it as an opportunity. It didn't take a detective to notice his sudden uptick in engagement and new found enthusiasm.

As transparent as those worn out underpants of his.

How far you have come Plum...Rooi actually lost some of his venom over the years...or is it just me who got so used to it that it doesn't bother me that much anymore...same with Dave I suppose...

Thanks Rooinek

Appreciated