Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover
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Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover
Hi guys,
I haven't seen any posts from Joel lately, and a quick trawl of the page came up with a post in March 2021. Does anyone know if he is ok?
Thanks
Ian
I haven't seen any posts from Joel lately, and a quick trawl of the page came up with a post in March 2021. Does anyone know if he is ok?
Thanks
Ian
Ian J
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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover
Joe has posted a message recently :
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viewtopic.php?p=1575553#p1575553
He is most likely reading the GPW restoration standards .
Yves
viewtopic.php?p=1923611#p1923611
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He is most likely reading the GPW restoration standards .
Yves
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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover
Merci Yeves.
Cordialment
Ian
Cordialment
Ian
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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover
Joel called me a couple of days ago. He had some health issues lately stemming from his time in the Army. He has good days and bad days. I'll call him tomorrow and let him know you all are thinking of him.
Thank you for showing concern.
Thank you for showing concern.
Bill H.
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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover
Joel called me this afternoon and he's still dealing with some health issues. He sounded really good considering all he's been through the last few weeks. His wife was involved in an automobile accident a few weeks ago and suffered some broken ribs but otherwise she is okay. Wrong way driver and his beloved red pickup was totaled.
Please keep he and his wife in your prayers.
Please keep he and his wife in your prayers.
Bill H.
"Each shall seek his own kind, in other words, a bird may love a fish but where would they build a home together?" Tevye, Fiddler on the Roof
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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover
Glad to hear he is still up and about
It’s been quite awhile since he has chimed in here..
It’s been quite awhile since he has chimed in here..
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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover
Same here, speedy recovery to both.
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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover
Add a fractured hip but I'm getting there.
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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover
hang in there,Joel !
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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover
Spring is comming Joel! Get in shape for some MV rides in the pleasant weather!
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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover
Get well. Hopefully your up and about. Hips can be nasty to deal with.
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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover
Just got off the phone with Joel. He took a spill off his deck and cracked so ribs and his pelvis. He's home and on the mend. I will say he sounded really good too. He might call me tomorrow. If he does I'll update everyone here.
Thank you all for your concern for Joel. It means a great deal to me and him.
Thank you all for your concern for Joel. It means a great deal to me and him.
Bill H.
"Each shall seek his own kind, in other words, a bird may love a fish but where would they build a home together?" Tevye, Fiddler on the Roof
1952 Dunbar Kapple M100
1953 Willys M38A1
1962 AMC M422A1
1965 Stevens M416B1 X 2
1967 Kaiser M715
2 Timothy 3:1-5
"Each shall seek his own kind, in other words, a bird may love a fish but where would they build a home together?" Tevye, Fiddler on the Roof
1952 Dunbar Kapple M100
1953 Willys M38A1
1962 AMC M422A1
1965 Stevens M416B1 X 2
1967 Kaiser M715
2 Timothy 3:1-5
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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover
Wishing Joel the best. Have purchased a few things from him over the years, and have always appreciated his postings. Plus his beautiful Jeep and CCKW are always great to see.
Get well soon Joel!
Get well soon Joel!
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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover
Hello Joel,
Get well soon, and I hope that you and your wife make a full recovery !!
Take it safe and easy in that Maine winter and ice !
Summer is coming, and a return to beautiful weather and good health .
God Bless and Heal You and your Wife !!
Best Wishes,
Ray
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Re: Joel Gopan aka Ben Dover
Get well soon Joel. Was wandering their for a while if you was still around. I do not get on here as much but when I do I look to see if you have posted anything. Well speedy recover for you and your wife.
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