Outrunner
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Andy McCowan - To the man we all knew as Outrunner, or Soup Spiller . . .
Lowflyer
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Well I can't remember where the first photo was taken, but I'm sure good craic was enjoyed by all. 
We won't see the like of Andy for a long time -- he was witty, sullen at times, ( typical southerner ) with a great sense of humour. We now know why he wasn't at Dent, but I am pretty sure he was with us in spirit.
I, personally, am devastated by the news, although I knew he was ill, I somehow thought he may pull through, unfortunately he didn't.
I know Simon kept in touch, and I know he won't mind me saying this, but somehow the news didn't reach him/us in time, otherwise most of us would have liked to pay our respects.
It is a great pity as I am sure most of you can appreciate.
Anyways, RIP Southerner from a very despondent Teuchter You will be sorely missed
We won't see the like of Andy for a long time -- he was witty, sullen at times, ( typical southerner
) with a great sense of humour. We now know why he wasn't at Dent, but I am pretty sure he was with us in spirit.I, personally, am devastated by the news, although I knew he was ill, I somehow thought he may pull through, unfortunately he didn't.
I know Simon kept in touch, and I know he won't mind me saying this, but somehow the news didn't reach him/us in time, otherwise most of us would have liked to pay our respects.
It is a great pity as I am sure most of you can appreciate.
Anyways, RIP Southerner from a very despondent Teuchter
You will be sorely missed
Sad to hear this. Glad I had the opportunity to meet him. Real character with a sharp wit and a great sense of humour.
Steve T
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Kilchoan campsite bothy, July 2011. You, me, Steve R and Soup SpillerWell I can't remember where the first photo was taken, but I'm sure good craic was enjoyed by all.
Steve T
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Your not alone Craig.
Been contacted by the garage where he did most of his bike fettling - REDZ in Selkirk - it was a week from the diagnosis of the cancers return to his passing.
As normal, Andy did things at his pace - in this case, FAST.
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Jesus that is bloody quick, fucking cancer, it can get tee fuck!
Lowflyer
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Ah, I should have recognised the rocks on the shelf. Happy times Steve, thank for putting photos together.
austin
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Bloody hell and very sad news. I am deeply shocked. I got on really well with Andy. Great bloke. Anne is almost in tears.
If I remember correctly he had got Hodgkinsons Lymphoma about 7-8 years ago. I went up to meet him after he got the “all clear” although I believe it’s a thing you never actually get a cure of.
He already lived in biker heaven so I hope them roads just keep on twisting, turning, cresting and rising forever for him. Best wishes Andy.
If I remember correctly he had got Hodgkinsons Lymphoma about 7-8 years ago. I went up to meet him after he got the “all clear” although I believe it’s a thing you never actually get a cure of.
He already lived in biker heaven so I hope them roads just keep on twisting, turning, cresting and rising forever for him. Best wishes Andy.
Steve T
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Austin,
Andy died on the 13th Oct, with creamtion following before the end of Oct.
And Anne will not be the first to shed a tear - I could barely speak when Hudders called me just after I posted the message on the BT face book page.
One of lifes greats - so glad to have known and ridden with him.
Andy died on the 13th Oct, with creamtion following before the end of Oct.
And Anne will not be the first to shed a tear - I could barely speak when Hudders called me just after I posted the message on the BT face book page.
One of lifes greats - so glad to have known and ridden with him.