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      Rudy became a dear friend. It was in the early days of Koiphen when I got a call asking about starting a koi pond. It turned out to me a large tank. He had it in his garage but I don't remember how much volume it held. It was in the 1,000s of gallons. We discussed it for several days and I made my recommendations for pump and filter. He bought the supplies from me and set it up.

      I suggested he join the Koiphen forum, but he declined. As our friendship grew we spoke a lot on the phone. In those days I worked into the wee hours of the morning and that is the times he would call. I continued to encourage him to join Koiphen and he finally did. Of course he was an immediate hit as I knew he would be.

      One of my favorite memories is when he came to the farm for my main pond harvest. Here is a photo of him carrying my Ochiba, Babe from the mud pond to the holding tanks.Name:  rudy_babe_10_2007.jpg
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      I needed my Rudy fix.

      Thanks Steve and Linda for being angels.

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      We lost Our Dear Friend Rudy Six Years Ago Today!
      There are special people in our lives who never leave us......
      Even after they are gone. Miss and love you Rudy.
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      Such a fun guy to talk to...
      I'll always miss him.
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      He always had something funny too say
      "most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song
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      I come back and read his posts, he was a one of a kind. I will never forget Steve and Linda stepping in to take care of him.

      Rudy, I know you never left. You are watching from Heaven and wearing the angels out.

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      Quote Originally Posted by Goki56 View Post
      We lost Our Dear Friend Rudy Six Years Ago Today!
      There are special people in our lives who never leave us......
      Even after they are gone. Miss and love you Rudy.
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      Pisces Rudy, these heal others whilst sacrificing self generally ...

      All who encounter them though will never forget said pure influence.

      Typical go-with-the-flow Pisces image, thank you for posting this, re ..... I can handle whatever hand I am dealt. tis you lot who are struggling with how I am handling Life ....

      He is awesome truly xxxxxxx

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      We lost Our Dear Friend Rudy Seven Years Ago Today!

      There are special people in our lives who never leave us......

      Even after they are gone. Miss and love you Rudy.

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      He was one of a kind. I miss him too. Steve and Linda went above and beyond in his last times. Thank you for taking care of him until the end. I am glad I got a chance to see him and meet you both. Hard to believe is has been so long already


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      RIP Rudy! We miss you.
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      There was no one like Rudy! It was a pleasure to get to know you in person... RIP.
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      Miss you Rudy.

      Linda and Steve, my thank you's are to you. Loved Rudy but he wasn't an easy keeper. You 2 stepped in and were there for him.

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      We lost Our Dear Friend Rudy Eight Years Ago Today!
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      Even though I have been here at the forums a short while, I feels like I known Rudy. He is one of a kind person. RIP!
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      Quote Originally Posted by EmeraldDragon View Post
      Even though I have been here at the forums a short while, I feels like I known Rudy. He is one of a kind person. RIP!
      PISCES has the capacity to impact the globe beneficially OR detrimentally ...

      Einstein/Tesla, Sanity vs Insanity, Rudy in his authentic Pisces role made the best of life`s hand he was dealt, and all of those who connected with him were solid in that knowing

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      Rudy and Gordana were such good friends I'm sure she's keeping an eye on him
      so he stays out of trouble! We miss you both.
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      Quote Originally Posted by Zoki51 View Post
      We lost Our Dear Friend Rudy Eight Years Ago Today!
      Miss you Rudy.
      I miss Gordana. My Gordana plants
      Are blooming. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about her

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      Quote Originally Posted by cindy View Post
      I miss Gordana. My Gordana plants
      Are blooming. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about her
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      Happy Birthday Rudy! We love and miss you!
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