Hello Classic 2CV Racing Club readers
My name is Paula Powell and my husband is Andy. We felt we wanted to register on this forum so we could add a comment about Jon Davis.
We hope that members do not mind.
We have known Jon Davis for around 15 years. We are just stunned to hear about his passing and cannot believe that we will never see him again. We were having a few problems with our BX and Jon was recommended to us as the man to go to! We soon learnt that if Jon could not fix the fault then it was probably a "no hope" scenario!
From the time we were first introduced to Jon, nobody else has ever worked on our cars or in latter years our camper van.
In 2013, Andy volunteered to take a trip to The Gambia - Bansang Hospital to be precise. The purpose of the trip was to ride and deliver little Honda C90 motorcycles to the hospital to be used to access remote villages. The missing link in the group was somebody to drive a back up vehicle carrying spares, food and camping equipment. Andy and I thought of Jon straight away and spoke with him. He agreed to come along to a meeting with an open mind and yes he did agree to take on the role. He was the perfect candidate - good driver, used to driving long distances in challenging terrain and - the icing on the cake - an excellent mechanic. Although camping in tiny one man tents was the order of the day, there would be opportunities in some locations to have a proper room - he and Andy shared when this accommodation was available - Andy had the chance on this trip to get to know Jon.
During that 4000 mile journey, Jon repaired quite a few punctures and employed his "make do and mend" expertise on a number of occasions - and, as you would imagine, all carried out calmly and quietly.
On arrival at the hospital, Jon helped with the many tasks needing attention.
I collected Jon and Andy from the airport after their flight home. I drove them home with Jon sitting in the back. I could feel him thinking "why is she driving so slowly?". I am sure if Jon had been driving we would have been home in half the time!
Jon was a "one off". How many people do you know who is that clever with their hands, so well read and an expert on so many topics - including how to care for a real fur coat!
A true gentleman, with so much to give - taken far too soon.
Our thoughts are with his family and also Tiggie Reeves and her family - Jon was in their lives for over 30 years - his loss will be felt by them all.
Rest in Peace Jon - the world is a worse place without you.
We have a number of photographs of Jon on the Gambia trip and would be happy to pass a selection if we have an email address to use.
My name is Paula Powell and my husband is Andy. We felt we wanted to register on this forum so we could add a comment about Jon Davis.
We hope that members do not mind.
We have known Jon Davis for around 15 years. We are just stunned to hear about his passing and cannot believe that we will never see him again. We were having a few problems with our BX and Jon was recommended to us as the man to go to! We soon learnt that if Jon could not fix the fault then it was probably a "no hope" scenario!
From the time we were first introduced to Jon, nobody else has ever worked on our cars or in latter years our camper van.
In 2013, Andy volunteered to take a trip to The Gambia - Bansang Hospital to be precise. The purpose of the trip was to ride and deliver little Honda C90 motorcycles to the hospital to be used to access remote villages. The missing link in the group was somebody to drive a back up vehicle carrying spares, food and camping equipment. Andy and I thought of Jon straight away and spoke with him. He agreed to come along to a meeting with an open mind and yes he did agree to take on the role. He was the perfect candidate - good driver, used to driving long distances in challenging terrain and - the icing on the cake - an excellent mechanic. Although camping in tiny one man tents was the order of the day, there would be opportunities in some locations to have a proper room - he and Andy shared when this accommodation was available - Andy had the chance on this trip to get to know Jon.
During that 4000 mile journey, Jon repaired quite a few punctures and employed his "make do and mend" expertise on a number of occasions - and, as you would imagine, all carried out calmly and quietly.
On arrival at the hospital, Jon helped with the many tasks needing attention.
I collected Jon and Andy from the airport after their flight home. I drove them home with Jon sitting in the back. I could feel him thinking "why is she driving so slowly?". I am sure if Jon had been driving we would have been home in half the time!
Jon was a "one off". How many people do you know who is that clever with their hands, so well read and an expert on so many topics - including how to care for a real fur coat!
A true gentleman, with so much to give - taken far too soon.
Our thoughts are with his family and also Tiggie Reeves and her family - Jon was in their lives for over 30 years - his loss will be felt by them all.
Rest in Peace Jon - the world is a worse place without you.
We have a number of photographs of Jon on the Gambia trip and would be happy to pass a selection if we have an email address to use.