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Missing Tedeum On His Birthday - apw99 - 05-01-2021
Hi folks, I have not been on for a while, I hope you are all doing well. A lot of you will remember Chris Larkin aka TeDeum who passed away over two years ago, another one of our circle lost to cancer. Chris was a custom guitar builder of extraordinary skill and passion. He was an inspiration and mentor to me in so many ways and I sorely miss him. I along with Paddy, Stu and many other Chris'sÂ
 rode along with him on many great adventures. Chris became one of my best mates and I am so lucky to have known him. Syra his wife is doing well, still living in Kerry and turning out amazing art.Â
This photo is on our last trip which was to France. Chris was sick then but still strong enough. He went over to speak at a guitar builders conference so we rode together for a few days, Chris then went to his conference and I went for a bimble on my own for a few days. I didn't know back then that that would be our last adventure.Â
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Chris was a special sort of human being. I knew that on the first weekend we had an Irish G2G in Cork. I woke up in my tent on the first morning which was right beside the sea. Chris was up already and it was early and was having a skinny-dip in the sea all alone. Only Chris could so something so off the wall !
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Anyone who is interested in guitars should have a look through his work at https://www.chrislarkinguitars.com/
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Also a Facebook collection history of some of his work and their owners https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=chris%20larkin%20guitars%20players%2Ffan%20group
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Stay between the heavenly ditches Chris.
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Missing Tedeum On His Birthday - Studley Ramrod - 05-01-2021
RIP Chris. :drinks:
Missing Tedeum On His Birthday - dapleb - 05-01-2021
Xxxxx
Missing Tedeum On His Birthday - Matlock - 05-01-2021
RIP Chris, a man who lived to the highest Carpedian standards - rode an oil burning 850, was superb company, a good friend to many on here and above all, a lover of good cake.
Missing Tedeum On His Birthday - Rallyist - 05-01-2021
Gone but not forgotten RIP Chris keep them wheels turning
Missing Tedeum On His Birthday - bjorge - 05-01-2021
RIP
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I have seen this guitar website before, now images/gallery are unfortunately no longer present...
Missing Tedeum On His Birthday - apw99 - 06-01-2021
Quote:RIP
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I have seen this guitar website before, now images/gallery are unfortunately no longer present...
You are right, I'm not sure it is being maintained anymore.
Stay safe folks.
Missing Tedeum On His Birthday - catsbum - 09-01-2021
Very much missed.