Dear Listmembers,
I have recieved emails from both Daves' widow Vicky Staub and Daves' brother Don Staub thanking everyone on the list for the kind words and memories of Dave Staub. They appreciate them very much. Vicky will be printing the photos of Dave that were posted to have at the Celebration of Daves' Life on Friday.
The Celebration itself will take place beginning at 12:30pm on Friday, July 25. The address is: Womans Club of Orange located at 121 S. Center St., Orange, CA. So far I am aware of Bill Curtis, Matt Gorski, and myself who will attend. I expect to see lots of my old cycling friends from the Orange County/LA area; many of whom I haven't seen for a while.
Although the occassion is a sad one, I'm sure Dave will we pleased that we will all come together to remember him and his wonderful life at this time.
Again, thank you everyone for the kind words about Dave Staub. There are many in life who haven't lived up to the words that some say about them in death; but Dave Staub was far beyond the geniuneness and kindness that our words have attempted to describe. No exaggeration neccessary. Our words are completely true, and yet they still fail to pay proper tribute to how real and sincere Dave was. And passionate about life and bicycles and so much more.
I have been busy and haven't got back to the people who have offered up some pieces for the Memorial cup. I will do that today I hope. The concept for the design is solidifying in my mind and I have high hopes for the creation and feel confident that it will be a proper tribute to Dave Staub.
I would like to know if any woodworking type person would be able to make a base for this piece? I envision dark walnut, maybe 4" tall and 12" square or so, no smaller though. I imagine a tier or two or maybe something slightly Pyramid type base, with some moulding around the bottom at least, possibly elsewhere. It needs to have the bottom open until the top is mounted; then I would like it sealed off. I'm also thinking that it might be cool to have a "hidden box" inside the base wherein each person who holds the cup for a year will place a small cycling trinket or photo in the box which will become a time capsule/living collection itself.
Hope to see a few or you there.
Brian Baylis
La Mesa, CA