JamesM - The Man, The Legend, The Thread

Missing you big time at the moment mate.

 

"Ah la la la la long
ah la la la la long
ah la la la la long long lee long leh long"

love you so much babe.

Im in this thread 2-3 times a day and i never know what the fuck to say........

Same mate.. Some crazy parralel shit we have goin on mate

yeah i third that - always checkin it - never know what to say


cept

Love you M

Same. Then when I miss a few days and a stack of people post at once I lose where im up to 

Well fine Ill say something so I know where im up to.

Me Lisa and Subbo went down the oval and had barnacle bills tonight. Saw that the club rooms were open so after we sat on James and ate our barnacles we went and peaked through the club room doors looking for Adam but couldnt see him so we left. Didnt want to crash the Sunday night drinks unless we knew someone. Yes weve changed! 

I'm going to the oval now to say my weekly good morning.

And I can see Adam online now, hi Adam

(Paul here)

Hi Team M
I feel like my intrusion into this site may have frozen your creative juices..........pleeeeeeaaaase dont stop remembering my boy its all we have left. Think of the times he pissed you off I know there is many, think of the times he made you give a shit about something and think of the times he made you laugh and I am sure you will find plenty to say. What about those Bombers hey! He would be cockahoop talking up a premiership by now. No one who reads this site will judge anyone, I am sure this helps us fuel the memory of M Throw some more fuel on the fire we all need it  
PS Pratty & Subbo I was there on Sunday earlier in the day, watching the Juniors who belted West Croydon, funny thing while I was on the oval at half time, felt a tap on the shoulder from him, thought he said "your shout Dad.

Hey Paul, which paul is this?

By the way 4 Junior teams played at home on Sunday (1st games for the season) all winning convincingly.......was that good form oooorrrrrr the 19th man M? Time will tell his influence at home. He would love playing unchecked across half back in the under 10's, 12's & 14's DOMINATING!

The asian one 

Hope you're well Adam, Catchya in a couple of weeks

He will never be forgotten. Constantly in my thoughts.

same. you and i have already had this discussion though.


went up to goolwa for maka's engagement party this week. was across the field from where nat, del and i had our birthday party last year. you could see the house from the backyard. all i could think about were the stories james left us with from that weekend. that sunday on the back balcony will always remain one of the funniest day's of my life.

miss you mate, and always will.

 

Miss you so so much James! I can't read this thread without crying at work though.

"cockahoop" bahahaha 


Dang ive been keen to get down and see a game while your there but not sure when you are. Ill PM you my number mate. Give me a ring sometime. Id be keen to catch up and chew the fat.

Well lets bust out the stories then hey.

I remember many a story from the Soda days when I owned that. James was pretty much the self announced owner of the joint. Went anywhere and did whatever he wanted.

So yeah Oddy and James were at it once again arguing and shit until James finally spat it and attacked Oddy with not just  the mop but with the bucket as well  . Slipping and sliding and shit going everywhere till I spat it at both of em and sent them to separate rooms. Bloody James causing fights in my venues once again. I pulled him up to have a chat and the poor guy was that emotional a few tears rolled down his face while I comforted him and gave him a bit of the old Pratty guidance.

My next story which I have been saving for just he right time will involve a female toilet incident at Soda on one of the RA parties I think. It was either that or the "Mysterious Bad Boys" birthday party. Seeing as Adam has said pretty much bring it with the stories this one must be told. 

Ahhhhh cracker story that one 

Certainly is!! 

LMAO


Missing you always M

I was out the other night and a few of your songs came on.. I never stop thinking about you 

Love it! 

lol thats right-"James M and Quazzas Mysterious Bad Boy Birthday Bash. Why? Cos We're Heaps Good"

catchy name for a party i must say

Think that was the 2005 one wasnt it? or was it 2006? Its all one big boozed up blur to me. 

Quazza just molded into the lounge out the back of soda cuddling a bottle of redskin voddy and James yelling BOH! at anyone who would listen before he gave my staff lectures on how to pour drinks whilst always fucking blocking the entrance to my bar! "get out of my fucking bar James and stop fighting with Gen" Good times 

That's one of my best memories of James! That night at Soda, him running mad with a bottle of redskin vodka. Im sure Ribbo will join me in that memory!

For a cunt of a guy dam he knew how to make you feel awesome about yourself! Still have his words in my head today!

yay for the one with the small M and large organ!

roadtrip to berri anyone?



 

haha

"Nice checks, checky!"

 

It was with James I had my first senior moment... we'll that I can remember, anyway.

I was at the Toga party at Labrina, chatting to this guy who was really funny and I asked "What's your name?"

He goes "James M you idiot. You've known me for ages!"

He then reminded me of the times we hung out together...   

(In my defense, I was very drunk and emotional and I am the oldest )

ugh i've been sitting with this window open for like half an hour now but just dont know what to write today.

ah, i'm renewing my L's today for i think the 5th time, i can almost hear you giving me shit james =) but one thing that makes me wanna drive more than anything is to be able to go to the oval and other places that we went to together. so i'll do it for you.

I dont know what to write either, i want to share the funny and happy Moments, but they are either inappropriate or just not for public viewing because they are private lol

My chest still feels like an empty cavity, but the more i walk along the beach and feel James by myside the more that cavity fills up.

I smile when i cry James 

I try to work and all I can think of is James and I find myself looking at his photos or myspace page or this site. Today has been really tough, we have just recieved his autopsy, after all this time! We have sent it to the family doctor and tonight I will sit down and try to make some sense of it, with him. I have too........ The love and laughter really help but the technicalities and even legalities keep popping up everyday. Fuck! It still doesn't feel real....but when you get a letter from the Coroner or a call from a creditor or their solicitors, reality comes crashing down. My life has changed forever and I know this to be true for many of you....please keep sending your love and thoughts our way and I hope one day this will all become a little easier, I think it will with your help.

I struggle with this every single day..

Lots of love to you and the family, thinking of you xx

On a lighter note, I remember going to James and John's unit in West Beach quite a few years back.. I think we were just going to have a nice relaxing day watching foxtel, but I walked in to find him and Steve laying on the couches with painted toe nails, drunk.. Seems the girl who lived next door had been practising her nail painting skills

lol

haha lies and slander!!!!



(lol good times, great days)

within 2 hours of getting to the uk i had my first james sighting. it was some guy on a bus wearing what looked like james' trademark white nike cap. my heart skipped a beat.

thinkin of all you guys back home.

great to see you posting on here adam, i never got to meet you but had heard many good things especially how much you and james were alike.

every white commodore i see, every white cap i see, every loud voice i hear.... etc etc 

 Anyone thought more about the party thing?

 We could have a bash, raise some funds etc.

 I know Mr M said something about creditors and stuff, maybe we could help there. Just a thought.

 
 

Absolutely 100% behind any idea to help out in this area. Couldn't be hard for us to organise a night to raise some money to help out here.

 Do you think we could get any DJ's though?

 

Im 100 percent behind this too, can we have it after i get back from the UK tho.

  I think it'd be awesome to raise some money to ease the pressure.

Hey Guys
Thank you so much for the thoughts but we are working thru the money thing just the way James would have................ignoring them AND they ain't getting Jack!
I am sorry if it sounded like a plea for cash it is certainlly not. Me & Vic and Jeannie & Paul (James's mum & partner) are all cool and we are financially secure. Creditors are like voulchers just sniffing around to pick anything up, if they can. And their phone calls are a pain in the ass. Of course I think we all know of James's economics philosophies and there aint noth'n to pick and they legally can't touch anyone else. So Tuff Tities! I hear M say. That's capital T little ities.

 

love it

Hahahahhaha

I remember numerous times, getting calls

Me: Jaames blah blah from *insert collection agency* is on the phone for you
J: I'm not here
Me: When will you be in?
J: Never

That was until the phone got disconnected!!

Even had a few trying to convince me that I was him!

Gold!

Ah so many memories.

where's old skully when you need him bwahahahaha

Yep me too

Although it was funny at Maz's party as I kept thinking John was James when I would catch a glimpse of him walking past...

Dont check the number plates. Just see if it was going in reverse 

So the week before James passed he was at the end of the bar at Mojo's as per usual. Him me and Ryan and some chicks. Cant remember who. Any way some dude with a beard started trying to talk to a chick that someone we knew was hittin on. The dude looks next to him and sees James staring at him. He says to James

Dude - "are you gunna stand there all night"
James - "are you gunna have a beard all night. Nah seriosuly are you gunna have a beard all night"
dude - "nah are you just gunna stand there all night"
James - " that dependes. are you gunna have a beard al night"

This went on for a good 5 minutes.

By this stage me and Ryan are in hysterics and im just getting ready for the stage when James goes to far which I am used to after all the fights hes been in in my clubs.

James - "nah seriously mate have a look at your beard. You have a beard. Are you gunna have that all night. Oh and by the way we're not stupid you sleeze. We know your trying to cut that dudes lunch" as he does the pointing in his face as he does.

That was when I stepped in before it turned into a rumble. The dude goes with a smile "yeah you caught me out". James - "and youve still got a beard you chump".

I know I promised the toilet/Soda Room story next but thought id share the last moment I had with James with you guys. Ryan will remember it clearly. Funny shit

"ARE YOU GUNNA HAVE THAT BEARD ALL NIGHT" 

lmao fuck me thats so James hahaha. Though i wasnt there, i ca pic it so clearly

           

that's an absolute classic.

everytime i look at grime's signature i remember the day he and james came over for a day of food, footy and . was a seriously good day that one.

i really miss not having you drop in james. our house is so lonely without you on friday night's, and saturday/sunday afternoons. it's just way too quiet. 

 It didn't sound like that at all. Should of thought more before my post. Just wanting to help

 Carry on

Exactly how I felt.

I think it stems from the fact that James was always a very generous person when it came to his friends and anything we could do to repay that in some way would be a real honour to us. Even if it isn't to raise money, we should still have some kind of a shindig anyway to celebrate the life of such a great guy.

Maybe we could raise money to pay back the money the bluffing prick took off me in our last game of poker.

   Agreed. eventually, this must be done.

I liked Pratty idea best if money is raised- to give it to the Lockleys footy club to spend on new Footys and Gurnseys etc for the kids there. Reckon thats a great idea and one James himself would love

Yea I agree.. Top idea!

couldnt agree more

that's a great idea.

*nods*

 

at the same time, personally, I'm not ready for anything like that just yet. Still way to fresh for me

Thats me though

for sure mate.

going to the oval in a couple of weeks will be hard enough.


i don't think anyone was planning on doing it that soon though. more just the idea for now, and seems we all agree it was a good one.

p.s. you steve. up to much tomorrow night?

Thats a great idea.


If we could at least help by contributing towards some of the costs from the funeral etc Adam, we would all like to regardless!!

James gave all of us so much and was always generous, it would help us if we could contribute towards your family and the footy club too.

Quazza and I have come up with a few ideas over the past few months for a yearly event which will take place around the 3rd of Dec every year which we will discuss with Adam at a more appropriate time. In the mean time if your keen to make a donation of some sort at the said event then maybe start wacking some coin in a money box or a seperate "Mbank" account (the M is silent) that way it should be a good little sum by the end.

P.S. its meant to be a special surprise for the footy club so stop talking about it damn it or Adam will find out and it wont be a surprise any more 

P.S. its meant to be a special surprise for the footy club so stop talking about it damn it or Adam will find out and it wont be a surprise any more 
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....can't keep anything from The Old Man, but I'll try - Vic here - you guys are awesome. I wish we had have known you all better when James was with us in body.

We asked James if we could come and watch him 'doof doof' a few times, but he said that as he wasn't going on till after 2am we would probably be in bed. I reckon the flush of 'dad & vic at the soda room@!!!???&&& aaaaaaah" took hold when he heard us say 'doof doof'. We told him how proud we were of his performance and obvious talent for mixing - he knew.

i hope this email gets through to you all - i am not good at the short cuts or commands yet. But you must know how grateful we are. Nothing will heal this for Adam or the rest of us, but riding it with James' beautiful spirit and you who love him, helps lighten the load enormously.

oooooohhh we miss him so much - i can't even cook roast lamb now - never on sunday that's for sure. but, if you want to come and give it a go with us one night you are always welcome at our home.

There's a cafe/bar in NZ called the Lone Star and their motto is 'be staunch, walk tall' - that means for me 'walk tall with all of it' - tears, hurt, fear, happiness, joy and all the rest - no point doing anything else is there?

xxxvic

Vic and Adam, it helps me reading what you guys write in here too...so I thank you too

 

Looking forward to seeing you both, vic and adam, and the kids (james talked about them a lot) on anzac day. Have loads of stories that overtime, i would love to share with you. xox

Gosh James, I have also stopped by here so many times and just not known what to say.

You have been in my thoughts a lot more these last few days. I guess with Peachey coming back it has brought fresh into my memory the beginning of summer when he first left, and how much fun we had for those first few weeks. He left saying that he felt a lot more secure going away knowing that I had you and Quaz around  I will always remember so fondly you and Q promising to be my Pea & my Chi!

You turned my wall clock forward for me at the beginning of daylight saving, as I had no one around who could reach it for me. Now I have left it an hour forward as for some reason even the thought of turning it back hurts.

I know you would have been so excited to have your hero returning to Oz. I am sure it will be strange for him to come home and see for the first time the hole that could only be filled by M.

I love you James, I miss you every day.

Love Greatalie xxoo

agreed- really love u guys posting in this thread

Ah fuck it ill put this story out there. James will fucking hate me but so be it.

So a few of the lads were sitting around one day after a well boozed up night and they were discussing the finer points of a certain chick a few of us know and how she enjoyed and gave highly rated certain sexual pleasures. James also knew this first hand as he he tapped both her and another chick in the same day  I didnt have the pleasure of being at this situation in person on the day but I got the full run down pretty soon after and by just about everyone there!!

So anyways while the guys were comparing stories about the said chick James was so keen to butt in and tell his experience, oh and say it louder than everyone else cos thats how he rolled, he jumped up and shouted "I LIKE COCK IN MY MOUTH" Everyone stopped, turned and looked at him. "NO WAIT I MEAN I LIKE THE FEEL OF COCK IN MY MOUTH". Poor guy couldnt get his words out right  He actually meant to say "she loves cock in her mouth".

So from that day forward when ever I said or did something that he gave me shit about I would simply turn and say "whats that James... you love cock in your mouth" which would usually prompt the comment from James "What ever. Fuck off Pratty" and he would walk off and do something else. 

James is so gunna slap me on the head with his dick tonight in my sleep or something for telling that. 

Sorry James but suck shit. Its funny. Oh AND YOU LOVE COCK IN YOUR MOUTH 

I'm so putting on an Essendon jumper and sneaking into your house tonight Pratty.

 

      

Nice one Pratty!

hahah. Bastard. I could just imagine you tapping on my window wispering "ooooooo" and laughing ya arse off 

that's a great story.


absolutely. it's great to know that those close (and otherwise) to james can come together on here and share how amazing he really was with each other.

Now I recon I know funny and THAT is funny! Of course you are now dammed for eternity Pratty and James will see that the fleas of 1000 camels will infest your nether regions........... but hey that's funny!

A bitter sweet moment for me was cleaning up the hard drive on the famous cash converters boomerang lap top........balling my eyes out one moment and then trying not to laugh the next at the plethora of porn he had stashed on the bloody thing. Hey we all like a little porn.......but my boy had more porn than he could.......nahhh now this is getting a little freaky I'm stopping right there! I will leave the tacky stuff to Pratty.....what a brave man. I would definitely sleep with the light on mate!

i have a story about james and steve lookin up porn.....

  who doesn't

too true. the day i'm thinkin was pretty wrong though. pretty sure hayley was the one encouraging it all. 

As if! 

Do tell...

oooh, i really don't know if i can. do you remember it hayley? in my room at labrina after vibe a couple of years ago?

Did someone have their mate there or their brother and they were horrified??? 

 

yep. drew brought curt down from wakey with him for winter enchanted mid afternoon.

i'll tell the story next week. maybe. will talk to mr frank about it tonight.

funny day that one! i learnt a fair bit

If I remember correctly it started to fall apart around the time the word gaping was entered into a search engine.

yeah and the quest for who could find the wrongest shit commenced.....




James would have been filthy with the bombers tonight. 

quest conquered

max hard core was up there....




oooooooh thats sexy.

Noddy did you ever end up finding some porn of a certain unfortunate group of people that time? Weirdo 

Saw some of your old footy mates last night James.. Was strange. Scotty tried hitting on me until I told him I knew him lol. A lot changes over the years but I still recognised his face

I remember being at your unit in West Beach when the same friend was going through a divorce and listening to you console him with "just drink this.." Think I came back a few days later and your words of wisdom hadn't changed much, both still drinking, bagging his soon to be ex wife. You'd probably be pleased to know they're still ex's

I'm looking forward to catching up with all (including the M's) for your birthday... Just wish you were there with us. I know you'll be watching

Keep visiting me in my dreams..
Love you Schmimmy xx 

Thinking of you this week James and all who are close to you... especially Quaz who would celebrate his birthday with you.

Still never know what to say. Still thinking of you.

 

Good move Luce give that Scott a very wide berth. On the footy front A grade won easy B's lost by 5 points And the Bad news Club Captain Scott, James's other friend (the nice one) broke his wrist, out for the season

Went thru some old VO work we did Early last year and James is still with us in so many ways, this time in Digital Audio. Track after track of his dulcet tones....hmmmmmm still makes it hard to believe when you can hear his voice

Does anyone have a digital copy of him mixing his music? I would love to hear some...........

Cheers
Adam

Quazz
You have a bloody good Birthday, no sul'kn, no feel'n sorry for youself, no agro just "party like its 1999"
Love from
The Morgans
xxxxxxxxxxxx
(Thats all of 'em)

  That makes me smile LOTS! 

that's really well put.

i hope he heeds that advice.

Thanks mate, really appreciate it! Yours tomorrow isn't it!?

Going to the oval now to pay my respects, talk to you soon James

having Tim here and talking a bit about James and seeing some vids and stuff has really stirred up some super super long dormant memories, like of the first time I met James, fuck he was so so young, so so happy and so so friednyl and fun! God I can even picture what he was wearing and our our first conversation, leaning against the bar at skylab, really getting to know each other. Time really flew that night, and I also remember getting an email via ITM the following Monday actually asking if it was OK for us to be mates!

ha!

shit! I wish I'd said a better goodbye when I left Aus!

feel the same way my dear.

last night i dreamt that i found your eclipse tin james. i got up and went and looked for it where i found it in my dream. for a split second i thought it was there but my eyes were just playing tricks on me.

i love you.

OMG that would have been crazy if u did fond it!

Thinkin of you every day bro 

Thought about you stacks today james. Found some photos that we took at my townhouse when i lived in the city. extremely funny times. 
I read this thread every day but havent been able to bring myself to post anything as of yet, i get too upset. You are truly missed M. Thankyou for helping me through some rough times at Tarragon St and always making me smile. Ill never forget you.

Love Nicola xx

I dont really have anything to say, it's a tough week, and im thinkin bout everyone, im lookin forward to giving everyone big hugs on thursday night and Friday 

Anxiety is certainly increasing as thursday gets closer!!

In other news, im waking up with "We built this city on rooooock and roooooooll" in my head every single morning, weird!!!!! And dreaming about you heaps, i feel closer to you than i have since you passed because of my dreams, so i am thankful for them. 

  Love and hugs to everyone who is hurting and 'M'issing xo

Listening to Shapeshifter - One 

remembering Patchy rinsin it @ enchanted 07, has just stirred some major shit, but in a kinda good but sad way.. i dunno. fuck. second drop has just made this so hard to even write. 

Think I put that on a million times at the wake apparently. Funny thing is I cant remember 

haha between that and the mixtape quaz made, the CD player was kept busy for the day!

 I go past Centennial Park on my way to uni so most days get a bit of a laugh remembering something James did

 

That CD is listened to everyday!!!

I listened to it last night for the first time in a long time.. Great songs.. 

This weekend is gonna be hard for sure. It's gonna be made worse by the fact that I'm gonna have James looking down on things calling me a fag every time I get emotional.

Vic here - Adam is at the footy club now (sharing a bourb with James), doing his Producer thing. We've recorded The Ode of Rememberance and put down the Last Post for a minute's silence to the Diggers on Friday (to play before the reserves and the A's matches).

It'll be good to see you there, but more than that, I hope you all get through tomorrow okay.

Adam (and I) will be working our butts off and trying hard not to imagine James walking through the door in an "it's my birthday and here I am" kind of way.

This time 26 years ago, Adam and Jeannie were about to embark on the best 25 and a half years (almost) of their lives. My wish is that the memories help even a little bit, to soften the sharp edges for them - to lessen the nightmare of what life is now.

Hopefully there are moments for all of us when the good times prevail (just like the good guys!). Take it easy

Should be a great day down at the oval, hopefully this sunshine hangs around for a few days. Tomorrow will be tough on us all and i will be thinking of everyone. 

I too will be thinking of everyone... and James... tomorrow (already am)
Sucky day but you had a pretty amazing bunch of friends Mr M . I feel so blessed to share so many of them with you 

Happy birthday xxoo

Happy birthday mate.

Fuck I wish you were here right now.

 

 

Forecasts for 21 with the rain hopefully holding off till Saturday

happy birthday mate!
 

love you.



edit: of all days not to be sick, today was the day i had to get well. would have been much better staying at home i think.

Happy Birthday James.

I am and will always be missing you 

Scotty Mitchell the Lockleys captain spoke to all the players last night about the significance of wearing armbands for Morgs on Friday. He new James well, playing Under17's and Reserves footy together and both living in the West Beach area. He spoke about how James grew up down the club and how he was the first guy to make Scotty feel welcome when he first came down the club and most importantly how Morgs was a great mate and always let you know how he felt. Scotty said, if he didn't like you, you soon new about it and if he liked you he would also make sure you new about it! Sounds familiar!

Morgs we all miss you dearly and would love the chance to have one more beer with you! Happy Birthday my beautiful boy, Love Dad

I didn't go to enchanted because I lost my Nan the day before and after James in the same week it was all too hard. Especially after loosing my Gpa only a month and half before that. I so wish I went but at the same time it was just too sad and too hard for me to pull it together...  I would love a copy if someone has one of Patchy's set...

Anyways... I have been thinking of you all week James and those closest to you. Happy Birthday Mate

 

Again I still don't know what to say - But *big hugs* to everyone

Thinking of you today James. Happy Birthday. My thoughts and love are with your close friends and family today and always xxx

 

happy birthday james, miss you dude!!!
 

Happy Birthday James!

 

xox M.

Thats all I got today.

Sending Birthday love to the Big M

Make sum noise up there son!

Big hugs and love to all those peeps who love the M man, with such a beautiful day you cant help picture the man looking down upon all he loves with a big grin from above.  

It's been a while since I've posted in here, not through lack of want but mostly lack of words.

Happy birthday M. Wish you were here so I could give you a bday hug, but guess I just have to send one to you... Somehow...

Who am I gonna call when I get lost in the city & haven't a clue where I am????
 

Happy Birthday bro.  Miss ya mate.

Thoughts are with you all back home.



 

Happy Birthday James M

Happy MBirthday James

Happy Birthday James 

 

Happy birthday faggy mcfag.

 Awww shit.

 Happy birthday mate  *high five*

Yeah Happy Birthday James!

Champ 

*thumps chest*
Never, ever am I going to stop missing you James.
One of the best men I've ever known and by far the funniest person I ever met.
Wish I could share the memories, laughs and tears with you at the club this weekend...
Big love to James' family & Quaz  xoxoxox

Happy Birthday Jimmy  

missin ya mate

thanks babe- as u know, u were certainly one of his faves:)

Hope to see a heap of crew at the oval today. Been tellin people to get there around 1-get comfy and as James would say, drunk and opinionated

See ya there

Happy bday mister M

 

ya share my bro's birthday man.

 

Well I shared a moment with my poppas medals this morning as I listened to the distant sound of the last stand. As per every year I sat quietly by myself at home and remembered what he had taught me over the years and appreciated and respected what he had fought for in WWII and the conditions he suffered in as did many. Such a strong and proud man. Loving, kind, firm but fair. This year My Poppa, Elliot Douglas Pratt shared the coffee table with another man. James M. Also a proud, loving, strong, firm but fair man. Although they lived in different era's and under different circumstances and hold different meanings to me in my life and heart they will be still be and still are terribly missed.

In the afternoon over 40 young fellas took to the Lockleys Oval ready for battle and with the same determination and feeling as the soldiers had over 60 years ago. This fight was fought with spirit, determination, guts and for the Lockleys boys they also  fought for all of those around them. Adam, Vic, the family and all of us on the side lines. As for Glenunga.... well they were just up against losing odds right from the start cos well they just didnt have the "M" factor 

The day rolled on and we fought back the tears and sadness just as hard as the Lockleys team fought to keep the ball between the goal posts right up to the siren.

Now its time for all of us to keep that damn ball between the posts and keep pushing ahead and win OUR battle in which we face.

Stay strong guys. Onwards and upwards from here. x

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Massive respect to all of the Lockleys team who played, WON, gathered at James's ashes site at the end and then acknowledged all of us afterwards on the side lines. Big Ups to you all and thank you.

Pratty.

lucky Glenunga didnt ask for a guernsey count, lockleys would have been in strife with there 19th man on the field.....

dammit i'm late cuz of stupid puter problems, but happy birthday jammyM...I'll never forget the birthday dinner I cooked for you in 2005, and the teent tiny wind up robot I gave you that you broke the first time you used it! ha ha.

live on bro x

To all those who attended "M" Day at LFC and to all those who wanted to be there, we heart you!

Thanks for making a great day unforgettable. A 26 goal win in the Ressies, unheard of! A comfortable win in the A grade, fantastic. Must have been our favourite son floatting across half back, our very own 19th man!

"Keep your eye on the Red & the Blue!"

LUV YAZ ALL!

James, Adam, Vic, Alex, Elsa & Laura

yesterday was surprisingly a lot easier to manage than i thought it would be. mainly due to the company i guess.

drew and i were saying we'd be keen to watch a couple more matches throughout the season too.

i got chills a bit when they started to sing the song next to us.

miss you like the desert's miss the rain buddy.



any chance you can upload that photo and put it up on here adam?

also, was luke sincock playing b's?

I've only posted once in here as i didn't know James like you guys but big ups and mad respect to the man and the legacy that was and  is the 'M' Truly a breaker of moulds.
My thoughts go out to everyone privelaged enough to have been touched by the enigmatic persona of such an infectious and joyfull soul as the old mate.

No gimmicks
 Dave Mack

 

really enjoyed reading that post Dave. Much respect

Big up you sucka!

Just wanted to say how lovely it was to spend time with you all at Lockleys on Anzac Day For James. What a happy day it turned out to be! Was great seeing you all, it was a truly special day for me. i had a smile on my face the whole day and got to catch up with friends that i havent seen for ages! Hope to see you all again soon.

Miss you James,
Nicola xx

I believe your birthday was well celebrated James, getting through the weekend would have been alot harder without having everyone together supporting each other through it, you my friend have a fan club that will continue to represent and respect your 'M'emories.

Big ups to the 'M' Team 

And although i didnt watch the football at all on Friday im glad it was a great day for all the boys!!

Thank you Adam and Vic for the invitation to help celebrate and spend time re'M'embering with you. It looks like you've got a star little Soccer player on your hands in Alex!!!

I missed the group photo dammitt!!! It will be good to see the photos if you can upload them 

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=15150650187
The link to facebook where we have uploaded all the shots from Anzac Day @ LFC last Friday.
Adam

awesome. thanks for that adam!

now all i have to do is get a facebook account.

will get ali onto it tonight for sure.

It was great to see the crew at the Oval on Friday, we love you James 

great photos

Totally!

Absolutely gutted I didn't make it here in time for the game or photos.

Was still a good weekend and great to see so many people making the effort to celebrate the life of such a great mate.

Love you M.

what a great way to celebrate M's bithday, the oval , the dinner , the partying.

Loved the way all of his mates came together and did it in true m style, he'd be proud of us all.


miss you mate


*hi 5's*

** bump **

 

Hey mate. Did you hear about the footy on the weekend?

Carn the power!

haha he woulda loved it

I was supporting Essendon all the way James, the fucking sucked arse! I swapped teams in the fourth quarter, sorry 

You swapping teams does not surprise me at all Bec 

I hate to looooooooooooooooooose!!!!!


Think im spending to much time with Ali, her competitiveness is rubbing off on me!! 

nah not even. you haven't used the words cunt, fuckwit or slut anywhere near enough to be up in the league of ali.

you also don't have the aggressive nature. i don't know anyone that has that like she does.


*hides*

i saw janae from neighbours in melbourne and i checked her boobs out extra just for you james 

bwahahahahaha 

I certainly like being on her side in Basketball thats for sure 

I didnt see her face until Lauren told me, but as soon as she told me I thought of James and his crush on her burgeoning breasts as she was growing up 

I just had a memory of the voice texts me and Lissy sent you when you wouldnt get up one morning! 'MMS' message recording of me yelling "Wake up Cunt". Goooooood Times James, Goooood times 

Yeah it was just those 3 things that made ya night wasnt it Subbo lol 

 

Was it also his ability to have good "relations" with females?

just seen a pic of our old shop wall guess who signed it.

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super special guest was he?

Woke up this morning laughing with James in a dream.
Bloody Fantastic, the first laugh I have had with him since he walked amongst us. We were cleaning out his car at the auction place and everything was dry cleaned and detailed. Shirts on hangers straight from the dry cleaner etc The car was spotless! We all know it was more like a mobile wardrobe in the day......and of course never in reverse. He told me the Finance company is still owed a $1000 for his laundry bill! Ohhh you had to be there we cracked up...... so much so..... I woke up and then you know what happens next.

But still I would give anything to have another belly laugh with my boy.......hmmmm maybe I will tonight

Luv Yaz All
Adam
PS The Lockleys Demons's are still in the top 5....Go D's! Lets get together for another Home game soooooon. Next one is 4 weeks.

reading some of bec's blogs tnite brought a tear to the eye...

beautiful words bec xox

Every time I drive past the west beach house, I can't help but smile at all the shennanigans that went on there. PENGUIN!

 

Thinkin bout you every day Shames

I went to do Simpsons Trivia on FaceBook last night, and saw you on my team James

I miss quoting Simpsons with you.

So do I 

Miss you lots James, especially the weekend just gone.

every time i go to the oval i get lost and end up at james' unit. its weird.

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Everyday i try and hear your voice and the wise words you so often spoke in giving advice to others, but nothing will replace or ever have the same affect as hearing those words come out of your mouth James, i wonder is you'd be surprised at how much we relied on them?
 

Oh fuck you James!

 

http://www.raveadelaide.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=6314

I've been thinking about you and your hugs lately James with a big smile.

Love Gayley

xox

just letting you know the bombers lost last night mate.

thought you'd be interested.

  :inlove

I wish I could rant and rave and share my stories with you still.

Love you and miss you so much James 

i wouldn't mind raving with him!

Me too!

xoxoxo


Q

what he said.


couldnt get you out of my head last night james 

couldnt get you out of my head last night james 
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He was doin my head in as well last night, must have been something in the air and having some fun!

Had a premonition/vision of him hanging out with an old family friend "Choo Choo" (cause as a footy player he ran thru people like a train)

Old Chooie and James got on pretty well when he was a boy back when Chooie and I coached the 17's and James was still a boy at 14. Chooie always stuck up for James when I was giv'n him a hard time about something petty....."leave him go morgs he's all right" I'd hear Choo say!

It was sooooooo real a feeling of Dad it's OK I am with Chooie he's show'n me around and look'n after me! Wishful thinking maybe.......... but if it's true he's in good hands.

Luv Ya Miss Ya cant wait to see ya!
Dad

 

Not a day passes that I don't remember something of our friendship. Big or small, good or bad..

You are forever etched in my memories, heart and wrist

Miss you xx

Sending you lots of love Adam and Vic xx

my thoughts are filled with you today James.

Miss you.

thought i'd keep up with tradition....

HAW 19.16 130
ESS  12.7    79


buddy kicked 9.5 - sucked in cunt!!!


miss ya mate! xo

Thanks Luce....right back at ya girl!
After reading an entry on James's my space page recentlly, I know this does not get easier for many of us. In fact I still have trouble believing he will never walk thru my door again. I am unsure who Mrs B and I am sure her intentions are true, but I can tell her first hand this will never be easy or become easier for many of us. We just live with it. I miss my boy more today than I ever have. Love ya Morgs, Dad x

you'd be so proud of my dream team this year mate. need you there for some competition!

Thinkin bout you everyday James, No amount of distraction takes you far from my thoughts and my heart. Europe is great, but Adelaide is better!

Lots of Love BeC xoxoxox

When I was in Adelaide a week ago my thoughts were often filled with James. His voice was in my head saying the things he used to say to me so often.
I liked it, although it does make me sad now to type it, but more and more I am carrying his little Jamesisms with me and can remember his voice and his soul like he is right here with me 

Argh can't type more now.

xxx

co-sign

Thinking about you all day every day, can't stop. I miss you so much it hurts.
Please send me another sign your OK.

Luv ya
Dad x

It doesnt get any easier over time but thats cos I still love you like a brother James, always have and always will, respect

It certainly doesnt get easier over time, the only thing that changes is how we view whats going on arounds us or learn to cope as best we can, time doesnt heal ALL wounds

And being away from home only makes things harder!

But good friends and lots of love and support helps fill the holes left just a little 

been thinking of you a bit lately. the couch at home has a void in it only you knew how to fill. your spot pretty much never gets sat on anymore unless we've got a few around.

sometimes i go a few days where i forget about what's happened and i just get on with everything, and it all seems fine. then bam, someone will say something or i'll see something that will remind me of you and i'm back to square one.

miss you mate. will never stop loving you.

I broke my mobile the other day and had to use my old one again. I started going through the saved SMS and found a pic that James sent me when he got his glasses, it was his myspace pose ;p
I wasn't one of James' closest friends, but he still gave me great advice and I respected him a lot and trusted his opinions. Miss you heaps :/

James I have a picture of you and me all schmoopie hugging at some party on my phone..and I want to put it on my new phone as my wallpaper but I can't yet. Soon hopefully.

Love you, and my thoughts are with you, now and forever.

xox 

Hey James, Vic here - bad weekend for Elsa & Laura - lost Ginger the cat by car! I told them he was with you and you now have a pet to cuddle up there. I feel bad coz if it's true you'll be sneezing your head off and trying really hard to be nice to a rodent! The grief of losing the cat became our grief for you not being here. miss ya every day xx vic

my heart has been aching particularly bad for you this week James.
not having you around is an empty feeling that cant be filled.
I'm so thankful i have so many special memories of you that are as clear as day in my mind.
i miss you so very much and just wish i could see your smiling face and hear your happy loud voice again.

xoxox

I am missing you more than you will ever know at the moment mate.. I could so use your words of wisdom right now

Love you M 

Went through my hotmail yesterday and found an email from James from when he did his very first set at Soda room with Nathan. I did the photos for them and he even told me exactly what to write on the blurb, ya cheeky bugger!

 

xo

what? FUCKING  CUMING!!!!!! 

Woo000o0o0o0oo0000ooo!!!

 


*crickets*

 

 Fuck that was one of the funniest weekends of my life.

i've still got that in my phone i reckon too.

Fuck yer! man when we were in your room, James is goin W0o000o0o0o, LD's doin hoards of locusts and frogs raining down. Ya can't buy those moments!

It was my ring tone for a while.

Easily the single funniest weekend ever. We need another "beats, beers & bro's before bitches bbq" again I reckon. Won't be the same without M there but would still be good.

agreed.

Horrid day today - a client who James voiceover'd for last year needs to record a change to the script - just one word ....."okay". Had to explain the situation and book a 'sound alike' - of course, no-one would even come close - not enough life in the world to cover it.
Maybe we'll set the session up to record through the night once we've closed the studio - he might say 'okay' by morning. He's here somewhere we just want him back for good. xx Vic

Seeing DJ Yoda play Suddenly and a whole heap of clips from neighbours and thinking how fucking awesome you would have found that made me tear up tonight...

Your recaps were so much better than watching the show! 

A friend came and joined you in heaven today James. I have no doubt that you will rave out together. 

What the?

Sorry to hear Nat *hugs*

 

Oh Natalie

I love you I hope you are OK. xxx

James, I so want a hug from you right now. But thinking of you makes me smile xox

for natalie. so sorry to hear the news. love you and i'm just around the corner if you need anything at all.


could use some of your wisdom right now james. trying to think what you would say just isn't cutting it.

Imagine the codshit that is going to come from those two now! Both of them looking down and laughing.

Too right! Bunch of smart arses! 

I wish so much you were here James. *sigh*

 

Dear James
I've asked for and recieved so many times, any sign your OK. Now I'm convinced!

In totally unrelated incidents both Alex and I found cards last week, previouslly given to us by you. Alex's birthday card and a Fathers day card both from 2006 and both discovered on the same day on opposite sides of town. It was only until the weekend that I mentioned my card to Alex that we both worked out the coincidence....or is it?

I prefer to think not. 8 months on and still so many conflicting emotions come to us daily from legal matters to the simple things like your cricket bat that at one of the lowest moments there's a card appear from you saying how proud you are of me and how you still love me thru all our ups and downs.

I love you too and I'm also proud of who you are to all of us.

Love Dad x

I dont believe in coincidence   

missed him a ton sat night

xo

Ditto xo

like you wouldn't believe hey. so much is different without his presence. struggling to get myself out of the house more than just for work still.

you really were one of a kind mate. people might throw that saying around, but there's no way i can see myself ever meeting someone like you again mate. truly one of the best mates you could have.

xx

James was never really into tattoos, but one night he did tell me there was something he was thinking of getting. Now, it was a pretty drunk night so as much as I've tried, i just can't remember what it was

Don't spose he happened to tell anyone else?

no idea at all sorry mate.

Thought it would be a stretch but worth a shot. Would love to get it myself

Missed you on the floor saturday M

that is all

If that is the case I'll try and think of something really fucked and just tell you it's what he said.

I recon it would be a big red arrow running down his stomach pointing to the silent mORGAN...."This way to heaven"

That would be one for the Ladies Quazz!

hahahahaa

ahhh the old "little m, big ORGAN"

 

Ah James, the memories never fail to make me smile

Walking around the oval tonight, after training, amongst the banter of the soccer guys and the Lockleys crew, I swear I heard Morgs. talking over the top of someone with a funny one liner and then a big laugh. Geez it sounded great, brought a huge smile to my face and my heart.

The season has 3 games left at home, let's get a crew together for another "M" DAY......maybe Saturday the 9th of August or even Sat week the 2nd.

It would be great to see all you guys again and share some "M"emories

C'mon, let me know if that is a goer?

Adam
"The Old Man"

definitely a goer. Keen as!

Keen for either date

Keen as. 9th is my old man's 60th but I have no problems being late for that.

i'll be there for sure.

reckon drew'd be keen too.

Some of the girls are heading to Normanville on the 2nd, the 9th is good 

Keen!!

The 9th it is then!

The A grade kicks off at 2pm so see ya there from 1 or when you get there. I will set us up on the same side as last time, to be close to "M"

See you all there, spread the word.

Go "D's"!

awesome

Will Do mate 

me, nicko and curt will be in melbourne 

Big up James for making me laugh...

http://www.raveadelaide.com.au/forum/index.php?showtopic=1087&view=findpost&p=53568

hahahaha ahhhhh, James



 

 

 *High five*

followed through with the back hand one too?

 Of course!

just making sure.

 

Love you mate.

 

happy birthday tiger. xx

CAAAARMON YOU MIGHTY BOMBERS!!!!!!!!!


 



R~!

    fuk yr



R~!

aww yeah thats what im talking about!!!!  humps air!

hahaha yer even i was barracking for the bombers!!!


 

I had fun at your birthday party James

*sigh*

SO MUCH LOVE

xoxoxoxox

That we did.

Missed you like crazy on Friday mate.

Much love 

Could really use some no bullshit chats with you atm.

 

I blow kisses at your picture on my fridge, hehe.

Vic here - 27 and 28 May (last Wed & Thurs) were strong M days for some reason. We felt him (you) around so much. Hasn't been that strong for some time. Keep it up if you can xx

Sometimes I have no where else to say it but on here, but I want you to know I am still missing you and loving you with all my heart.

I heart you James..  and I miss your Icehouse loving lameness..I miss your smile and your passion and your massive, honest heart

had a dream about him the other day. In his own words....

"I HAVE RETURNED TO TEACH PATCH HOW TO MIX ON 4 DEX!"


lol

fuck i could totally imagine him saying that too!

That is so awesome!

Hahahaha

 

James, your memory doesnt fade. Nor does missing what you brought to life.

Still thinking bout you everyday.

xo

Back in the day Morgs was Captain of Mitchell Pk Under 13's and on Saturday his beloved Lockleys Demons play the Mitchell Pk "Minties" at Mitchell Pk. Me and M called them the "Minties" cause of their guernsey's

Bring your mouthguard and your club lock cause it won't be pretty oh and ya car could get stolen...probablly will! There's a fair chance.

Set the alarm for active and the Reserves kick off at 1215pm A grade at 215

Have a pie and a couple of Brewskies....you never know who could be there. I'll keep my eye out for him and yoooooz!

Love from
The Old Man

BIG UP M


and



BIG UP ANT




 




been a while since i posted in here...

Hi James, not on AM much anymore so just stopping past. Been thinking bout you a fair bit.

Love me xo

Hmmm haven't been down to the oval for too long actually.

Will head there soon mate (i'll bring hungry jacks)

Ahh, reading through old posts of James' - needed to read something he wrote (as I often do).
Then it's usual routine, smiling replaced quickly by tears and ahhh, I just fucking miss him so, so, SO much. Been a while since I've been home to Ads and a long while since I've been around people who knew him well enough to really understand the void he's left...
I needed to share that.

I hope everyone's well; be seeing you soon

smile it up james morgenstein...   oh dear.


R~!

Bombers beating the Saints-James would be VERY happy

fuk yeah!!

Fuck you all! Essendon are a fags team.

hope you're doing the jig of your life up there mate. xx

would be jigging like a cunt i reckon lol

lol. great picture in my mind right now.

Have been thinkin of ya heaps of late mate..  x

co-sign

same, kinda expect james to be there when i get back

You've been on my mind all weekend James. Can't stop thinkin bout you. XO

 

I know that routine too well - smiling followed by tears...followed by telling myself to toughen the F*ck up :P

xxxx ooo   

It's the last day on earth
In my dreams
It's the end of the world
And you've come back to me

In my head I replay our conversations
Over and over til they feel like hallucinations
You know me ? I love to lose my mind
And every time anybody speaks your name I still feel the same
I ache, I ache, I ache inside.

 

Sending my love 

I saw an ad for The Office last night and remembered you doing impersonations from it. Was absolutely hilarious!
 

I can't believe it has been two years, still thinking of ya buddy.

Thinking of you and your big heart James. Bigup *upturned raving arm*

Went to the Hilltop Hoods tonight and they said a shout out to everyone who's past on.

I immediately thought of James, and tears welled in my eyes.

So weird, because I'm not normally a person who does that.

 

cant even bring myself to read this thread today.



R~!

Missing you like a Father misses his Son.
Love you James

i'm not one for cheesy bullshit or cliche's but big up everyone who can genuinely say they are are friend to anyone, unconditional love judgements allready passed.


Big ups to all my mates weather still trooping or already fallen, and that goes out to james aswell as my subterrainian brothers.

Years to forge a true friendship lifetimes to adjust to a world without them!!

Be good to the people you love while they are around

very, very well put

agreed

Got my raving arm prepped 

You'll see it.

 Ahhhh Australia Day weekend 3 years ago. Complete madness

One of the greatest weekends of all time

Right at the top of my list for favourite weekends ever.

Miss you cunt!

easily!

Happy Australia Day, Mate.

So I am packing up stuff to move..listening to Muse..and I find your 'goals for James' thingo you wrote in about 2006-7...made me laugh...then cry...then smile again..
Jesus you could write well. Better than me. Way better than me. I looked up to you in so many ways. I hope you know that.

Love you James 
Happy Australia Day my friend xxxx

 

missed you oh so much yesterday xo

james, i had to say goodbye to another mate today.. you'll like him.. he's just like you.  take care of him for us, you can't miss him..rip coxy

sorry to hear that mate. Hope ya holding up alright

Miss you everyday, there's a whole that can't be filled. Till we meet again.
Love ya Dad
x

Missing you James. I saw someone who was the splitting image of you in the car behind me the other day, did my head in. Hope you are keeping everyone in line - or out of line, wherever you are xoxox

having my 30th, on the 24th


Fuck I wish he was going to be there.

Thats a great idea, what a bitter sweet way to celebrate hey!

Will be one awesome party NO doubt. XO

Hey mate Tottenham made the Champions leauge this morning.....

At least you will have some positive sport news there because port are going to thrash essendon on the weekend.

Miss you more than ever mate.

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Honestly still fkn laughing about this.

Legend!

hahahahaha ahhhhh, that story gets funnier with time

can't stand this week - feels like it's all happening again. we're missing james more than ever xx vic

yup. It sux as much as it ever did, and no doubt, ever will do.

Totally going to get my raver arm out tonight. xx

Totally going to get my raver arm out tonight. xx

*double time raves*

 

miss you and thinking of you everyday. Love Dad x

 

yup

xo