Bon Voyage, Jaquo

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@RiverRock, @bigappledude and I are sadly sharing the news here today that @jaquo passed away last week after a brief illness. Her husband let us know yesterday and today he shared this message with me:

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I didn’t have the pleasure of meeting Jackie in person but I know from her posts here that she lived life with gusto and a positive attitude unmatched by any. She was the picture of professionalism to a degree I admired and couldn’t pull off. She was a great writer and we were lucky to have her here.

While I’ve taken my Airbnb off the market for now, I have popped in occasionally and will continue to do so. I have great affection for the connections I’ve made here and the several hosts here whose Airbnb’s I’ve stayed in.

It’s a great reminder to not take anything or anyone for granted.

I’ll miss you, Jackie, and will tip one back in your memory tonight.

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Rest in Peace, Jackie. I also didn’t know her personally, but felt I did from many years on this forum. I always appreciated her point of view and stellar sense of humor. I’m sure she will be sorely missed by all the regulars here.

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I’ll miss her, five stars all round. There aren’t really all that many regular contributors to this forum and so when someone as positive, steadfast and cheery as Jaquo checks out we’re all the poorer for it.

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May your journey be smooth and bright, Jaquo! I felt you like a sister and I will miss you with each conversation here.

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I am very grateful to have known her here, and to have taken in even a fraction of what she offered us. She will be missed.

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I am so very sad to hear this…sitting here thinking about her dry sense of humour and her wise words and sensible advice. Vale Jaquo

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Although we only met and communicated on this forum, I feel we were friends and Jackie made me and everyone welcome to this forum. My condolences.

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I’m on a hosting break, too, so haven’t checked in here much, but this is sad news. I always looked forward to what @jaquo had to say on any topic.

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While I don’t check in as much as I once did, I was shocked to hear this news about Jaquo. Incredibly sad and I wish her husband and family all the best. She was very even tempered and tried to keep things on an even keel.

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RIP Jacquo, I also appreciated her dedication and commitment to sharing with others and making such a difference to the world of hosting. She will be missed. Condolences to her loved ones. D

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She was a model of intelligent thoughtfulness for every newcomer who joined this forum.

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Saddened to learn of Jaquo"s passing. Please pass on my condolences to Andy. Bon Voyage Jaquo

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Very sad news indeed. She was a great contributor. Wonder how she’d rate her next resting place LOL.

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I expect she’s frustrated with the firm “no cancellation” policy for her stay.

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Nailed it! I expect she would be. :rofl:

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As long as there’s enough hangars, she’ll forgive some of the other niggly details.
A dearth of hangars in places she booked always seemed to be one of her pet peeves.

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Im very sorry to read of her passing. My condolences to her family and friends,

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Sad news! I always enjoyed reading her comments.

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So sorry to hear, it grieves me that her presence won’t be felt again :frowning:

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Condolences also. I will miss her words of wisdom and grounded common sense. She made me very welcome when I first joined the forum

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