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However, there are always winners in a downturn. I've been reading a report on luxury products (particularly in the jewellery sector) and the consensus forecast for next year is that the lower end will do ok, maybe even expanding a bit, the top sector will do well as long as it differentiates itself in terms of customer service and quality, but where the problems lie is in the middle sector - this will be squeezed from both sides and has the potential to do badly. This is because price conscious buyers will trade down and don't really care where they but the goods from and those that have semi decent jobs will find that they have more disposable income due to much lower mortgage costs etc, and even though they may buy less ofter, when they buy they will want to buy quality and from a quality environment and that means buying form the luxury stores.

Just my observations from what I read.

It's not all doom and gloom, and for some at least, things will be ok.

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RIP Dansk (aka Ian), 18.12.1953- 20.12.2008

by faundy in

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friends

have posted this on the other thread but just making this one as well:

i need to let you know that dad passed away this morning at 8am.

he fought so hard but in the end they could not get his blood pressure to rise and he died of heart failure.

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Every time I turn the computer on and look at this sad thread, I sit in stunned silence.

Such a wonderful man, he has touched so many hearts so deeply, as is evidenced by the sheer number of heartfelt comments on this site.

I have been up to my companies head office in Birmingham for the past two days and I have been telling my bosses about this wonderful man who has so unfortunately passed on. It's been strange describing him as a close friend as I only met him once and Manchester is hundreds of miles from where I live.

But the love, empathy and wise words of Ian had such an impact on those that even had just a distant and mainly online friendship with him, that I am sure there are others apart from me who have no hesitation in saying that he was a close and very dear friend.

And Claire, again I have only met you once, but what a wonderful lady you are too! So loving, selfless and caring person who worked so hard to help Ian. It is a priveledge and a pleasure to know you. You have wonderful children and thanks Steph for your constant updates and information you have provided over the last few days - that can't have been easy but please be assured that it has all been very much appreciated.

As regards the funeral, I really want to come. I will talk to Bubble (wifey!) when she gets in and see if at least one of us can come along.

Thanks again for everything - you truly are a wonderful family.

Love from SAB

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RIP Dansk (aka Ian), 18.12.1953- 20.12.2008

by faundy in

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friends

have posted this on the other thread but just making this one as well:

i need to let you know that dad passed away this morning at 8am.

he fought so hard but in the end they could not get his blood pressure to rise and he died of heart failure.

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I think it is important that as many as possible see this thread, if anyone on here didn't know Ian, it would be nice if they could look up some of his posts to realise what a heartwarming, genuine and loveable person he was.

He will be sorely and deeply missed, but the memories he left us will always be positive ones.

A truly remarkable man.

RIP.

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RIP Dansk (aka Ian), 18.12.1953- 20.12.2008

by faundy in

jw
friends

have posted this on the other thread but just making this one as well:

i need to let you know that dad passed away this morning at 8am.

he fought so hard but in the end they could not get his blood pressure to rise and he died of heart failure.

south african beef

Thanks for your updates Steph.

It must be difficult for you but we appreciate your efforts.

I have had an email from your mum which I will reply to when my wife comes home from work.

Please keep us updated re the funeral arrangements - if there is any way that I can be there (presuming your family want lots there), I will make every effort to be there.

Kind regards and loving support.

Ian

(SAB)

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RIP Dansk (aka Ian), 18.12.1953- 20.12.2008

by faundy in

jw
friends

have posted this on the other thread but just making this one as well:

i need to let you know that dad passed away this morning at 8am.

he fought so hard but in the end they could not get his blood pressure to rise and he died of heart failure.

south african beef

I am supposed to be a grown man but I have just burst into tears at this saddest of news.

Ian honestly was one of the greatest, most humble and selfless persons I have ever met - and that is saying a lot since I only met him once.

Thank you Faundy for your presence of mind to post this information for us all - our deepest sympathy and love goes out to you at this difficult time.

Will you please pass on my love and condolences to your wonderful mother. Claire is also an inspiration to us all and I know that you and your brother and mum will all pull together now.

I will post or email you and your mum when I can collect my thoughts and stop crying.

With my deepest sympathy and with all my love,

South African Beef

(Ian)

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Dansk

by faundy in

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friends

just to let everyone on here who knows my dad, that he is seriously ill, and unfortunately on life support.

he has renal and respiratory failure as a result of the quickest onset of pneumonia i have ever seen... it came on in the early hours of this morning.

he is waiting for an intensive care bed but the nearest one is 200 miles away.

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So so sad to hear this news.

Your dad has been a wonderful inspiration to my wife and I and we really really hope that somehow he will pull through.

He has been so strong before where others would be weak. We met him at the famous Apostacurry last year and we found him to have one of the best personalities we have ever come across - a truly remarkable man.

Our thoughts certainly are with you and thank you for posting this information.

Could you please also send our love to your mum, Claire - a wonderful person who has had a lot to bear over the last few years.

We will both be thinking of you a lot over the weekend and healing vibes will be sent from deepest darkest Essex up to Manchester - let's hope they work.

All our love,

South African Beef and Bubble

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justhumans post of turmoil in Greece

by purplesofa in

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i felt that this post needed its own thread, .

hope your country settles down soon.. purps.

from the riots in greece thread.

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Yes there are always two sides to every story and in this case I think it has already been ascertained that it was a ricocheting bullet that killed the poor lad, not a direct shot, so a terrible tragedy yes, but not as clear cut as you may think.

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Even As An Athiest: Are You More Non-Catholic / Non-Protestant ?

by RAYZORBLADE in

just curious.

no, go to hell: don't laugh!.

there's folks from nations that are predominantly 'roman catholic'.

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I was brought up as a JW from birth but my fathers side of the family are from the protestant part of Northern Ireland, who I now seem to have a lot of feelings in common with them.

If asked on forms what religion I am I put WASP - White Anglo Saxon Protestant.