Post by: Nick on May 02, 2013, 08:09:18 AM
It is terribly sad especially for Alison and the three kids.
Post by: Nick on May 02, 2013, 08:34:49 AM
It is terribly sad especially for Alison and the three kids.
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Post by: Steve on May 02, 2013, 08:46:29 AM
Post by: Pirate on May 02, 2013, 08:51:01 AM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 02, 2013, 08:59:22 AM
How devastating
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on May 02, 2013, 09:04:12 AM
I'll miss him - had lots of good banter over the years - he always talked sense - at least on the interweb. I was, sadly, never fortunate enough to meet him in the flesh, but from what I've heard, he was exactly as advertised!
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on May 02, 2013, 09:14:17 AM
Post by: apc2010 on May 02, 2013, 09:17:06 AM
Post by: Misty on May 02, 2013, 09:22:04 AM
Post by: tel on May 02, 2013, 09:31:42 AM
Post by: apc2010 on May 02, 2013, 09:40:04 AM
"Life is too short to even think about entering a supermarket ~ In fact life is too short for shopping. If they don't do it on line and deliver I don't want to know.
I never leave the house without cash sufficient for my immediate needs and only use cards to buy petrol and such when I am out "
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 02, 2013, 09:45:10 AM
Please pass on my condolences to his family. noooo:
Post by: barmisspah? on May 02, 2013, 09:46:33 AM
Post by: boogs on May 02, 2013, 09:52:32 AM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 02, 2013, 10:05:23 AM
Post by: Pastis on May 02, 2013, 10:39:55 AM
Post by: Uncle Mort on May 02, 2013, 10:44:16 AM
Post by: apc2010 on May 02, 2013, 10:50:59 AM
Post by: Barman on May 02, 2013, 10:55:24 AM
Sadly I never got to meet Malcolm or the Pub Hound... he will be greatly missed by everybody...
Can I suggest that anybody that wants to contribute to flowers (if that is what he wanted?) can do so via the 'Donate' button...? I will collect and transfer to Nick...
What a sad day... the VP will never be the same again... noooo:
Post by: Nick on May 02, 2013, 10:59:14 AM
How I laff about the day the Boy and I visited and the whole family ended up in A&E redface:
Post by: Barman on May 02, 2013, 11:00:10 AM
Thanks. I have asked Alison if it is to be flowers or charity but I imagine the poor woman is still in shock. Will let you know when I hear from her.
How I laff about the day the Boy and I visited and the whole family ended up in A&E redface:
lol: lol: lol:
Happy memories... That is what he would have wanted like... Thumbs:
Post by: Nick on May 02, 2013, 11:01:43 AM
Post by: Barman on May 02, 2013, 11:02:44 AM
And the time he and I met for lunch and both went to different pubs
I think that was deliberate on his part.... whistle:
Post by: Nick on May 02, 2013, 11:04:05 AM
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 02, 2013, 11:21:27 AM
And the time he and I met for lunch and both went to different pubs
I think that was deliberate on his part.... whistle:
Pubgate ;)
Post by: Barman on May 02, 2013, 11:41:04 AM
And the time he and I met for lunch and both went to different pubs
I think that was deliberate on his part.... whistle:
Pubgate ;)
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Nick on May 02, 2013, 11:48:57 AM
Post by: GROWLER on May 02, 2013, 12:21:23 PM
Growler will be in fllods, but if he comes to the funeral we can have a man hug and he can finally meet Miss CNo. I'm not in floods, but I'm still very sad to see the demise of the grizzly old goat.
As said elsewhere, I had a few 'rumblings' with him as I'm a bit of a narkey get (apparently whistle:), but the waters had become significantly smoother in the recent past. :thumbsup:
I did actually meet him and his family 4 years ago at the doghouse, and I must say I was well looked after,fed, watered and made most welcome.
I'll miss you you grumbly owld dog.
Post by: apc2010 on May 02, 2013, 12:57:25 PM
The elder of my two boys is learning to play the cornet (the younger is learning the clarinet) ~ they are both members of a local marching Silver Band.
Minor has just been practising all his exercises and again this evening he has finished with one that the Band do not play as he has been asked if, next year, he will take over duties hitherto performed by a member of the British Legion at our village war memorial on Remembrance Day ~ The old boy says he cannot go on and there is no-one else so Minimus is determined to be perfect at playing it. He practises this every evening and it take me back so far ........ It often brings tears to my eyes as the 12 year old gives it his all. He is nearly there but he says "I have to be perfect to do it".
I know I shall weep buckets when he does it for real.
Many passers by pause outside our house when he plays it.
Last Post Bugle Call Rememberance Sunday (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlYtlyFSTlU#)
Post by: Nick on May 02, 2013, 01:04:08 PM
Post by: Bar Wench on May 02, 2013, 01:25:09 PM
When I was rather aimless he was such a help. He always used to give me the sort of advice my Dad would have if he'd been here. Such a fantastic man and I am beyond sorry for Alison and the kids.
Going to go and give my boy a cuddle and have a quiet weep. Beer tonight at sunset for the chap.
Post by: Barman on May 02, 2013, 01:39:33 PM
From playing in the kennel
The elder of my two boys is learning to play the cornet (the younger is learning the clarinet) ~ they are both members of a local marching Silver Band.
Minor has just been practising all his exercises and again this evening he has finished with one that the Band do not play as he has been asked if, next year, he will take over duties hitherto performed by a member of the British Legion at our village war memorial on Remembrance Day ~ The old boy says he cannot go on and there is no-one else so Minimus is determined to be perfect at playing it. He practises this every evening and it take me back so far ........ It often brings tears to my eyes as the 12 year old gives it his all. He is nearly there but he says "I have to be perfect to do it".
I know I shall weep buckets when he does it for real.
Many passers by pause outside our house when he plays it.
Last Post Bugle Call Rememberance Sunday (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlYtlyFSTlU#)
sad24:
Post by: Nick on May 02, 2013, 01:53:14 PM
Boys are devastated, THW (Amy) on way home. She is going ahead with the house sale.
She is brave and adrenalinised.
Told her to eat and look after the kids
I will be speaking to her again. Too upset to tell you the rest at present
Post by: apc2010 on May 02, 2013, 01:55:39 PM
Just had a long call with Alison. I was crying. Funeral will be in Rhos on Sea after May 14th. Donations to British Heart Foundation.
Boys are devastated, THW (Amy) on way home. She is going ahead with the house sale.
She is brave and adrenalinised.
Told her to eat and look after the kids
I will be speaking to her again. Too upset to tell you the rest at present
Maybe the house sale is a blessing in disguise ........
Post by: The Moan Ranger on May 02, 2013, 01:56:01 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 02, 2013, 02:37:09 PM
Just had a long call with Alison. I was crying. Funeral will be in Rhos on Sea after May 14th. Donations to British Heart Foundation.
Boys are devastated, THW (Amy) on way home. She is going ahead with the house sale.
She is brave and adrenalinised.
Told her to eat and look after the kids
I will be speaking to her again. Too upset to tell you the rest at present
Thank you for keeping us posted. It is all very sad. noooo:
Post by: Nick on May 02, 2013, 03:01:34 PM
Thanks Nick - I know that you will be shattered by this. Thinking of you all xSorry, but my feelings are of no acount. It's the boys I worry about.
Post by: Landlady on May 02, 2013, 03:26:11 PM
From a very absent Landlady I would just like to say that we (me and him) are truly devastated and saddened to learn of Snoopy's passing this morning.
In times when I was a more regular participant of the pub banter my memories of Snoopy are that you could always rely on him to turn the topic into some form of cheeky banter ;D Most times insisting on being patted and having his tummy rubbed, or slipped a crisp or two under the table - which is the right of every much loved loyal pub hound!!!!
He will truly and sincerely be very much missed.
My personal sympathies go out to not only his family, but also all his pub friends who will, I am sure, raise a glass to him tonight.
God bless all and well done Mr. Nick for being the liaison from all his friends here to Alison and the family.
Much love
Lyn (aka Landlady) xx
Post by: Nick on May 02, 2013, 03:31:12 PM
Post by: Landlady on May 02, 2013, 03:34:36 PM
Post by: Barman on May 02, 2013, 03:44:33 PM
Post by: Barman on May 02, 2013, 04:03:17 PM
Post by: apc2010 on May 02, 2013, 04:29:43 PM
Thanks Nick - I know that you will be shattered by this. Thinking of you all xSorry, but my feelings are of no acount. It's the boys I worry about.
From what I have read the boys will do him proud .......
Post by: GROWLER on May 02, 2013, 04:41:21 PM
Free bar you said? rubschin:
Never one to miss a opportunity ey you? whistle:
I'm going up 'me 'ill' tonight, and i shall look down towards the area he lived in, raise a bottle of J2O to him, and have a little mutter and grumble towards him too.
If he answers me back, I forecast a FULL rant, quickly followed by men in white coats in a hellicopeter.
Post by: Nick on May 02, 2013, 04:51:59 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 02, 2013, 04:52:58 PM
I have had such a big blubber today ...poor Alison and the kids sad32:
I remember when my mum died ...he sent me a big bunch of flowers with the kindest words. sad24:
He could be grouchy, he could know it all, he could be pedantic, he could be brutally honest, he had a tale for every day - he raised eyebrows , smiles and the odd female pulse or two apparently lol:
I / We will miss him ...it is an unfillable gap sad32: sad32: sad32:
Post by: GROWLER on May 02, 2013, 04:57:21 PM
See you at Rhos for an group hug :thumbsup:
Dunno about the group hug, 'cus you smell, sick2: but yes, i will make every effort to be there. :thumbsup:
Post by: GROWLER on May 02, 2013, 05:00:33 PM
I still can't quite believe all this .
I have had such a big blubber today ...poor Alison and the kids sad32:
I remember when my mum died ...he sent me a big bunch of flowers with the kindest words. sad24:
He could be grouchy, he could know it all, he could be pedantic, he could be brutally honest, he had a tale for every day - he raised eyebrows , smiles and the odd female pulse or two apparently lol:
I / We will miss him ...it is an unfillable gap sad32: sad32: sad32:
Quote of the thread so far!! lol:
Yea, he certainly could be, but he was unique in so many ways, and always wanting to offer advice regardless of being well received or not.
As old goats go, he was indeed a thorough bred. cloud9:
Post by: Nick on May 02, 2013, 05:15:14 PM
See you at Rhos for an group hug :thumbsup:
Dunno about the group hug, 'cus you smell, sick2: but yes, i will make every effort to be there. :thumbsup:
I only smel cos you broke my shower you oaf cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing:
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on May 02, 2013, 05:22:16 PM
sad24:
Post by: GROWLER on May 02, 2013, 05:44:21 PM
See you at Rhos for an group hug :thumbsup:
Dunno about the group hug, 'cus you smell, sick2: but yes, i will make every effort to be there. :thumbsup:
I only smel cos you broke my shower you oaf cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing:
Don't talk such crap you raging Baboon.
You stunk before i goosed yer shower (not that i did like noooo: )
When I was trying to find 'Nick Shambles', it was easy to spot as it had a mahoosive cloud of flies around it. eeek:
Post by: GROWLER on May 02, 2013, 05:47:07 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 02, 2013, 05:50:02 PM
Quote
I used to have a handle on life but it broke.
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Post by: Grumpmeister on May 02, 2013, 05:54:37 PM
Thanks for everything Snoop, you'll be sorely missed. sad24:
Post by: GROWLER on May 02, 2013, 06:00:40 PM
Post by: GROWLER on May 02, 2013, 06:27:05 PM
http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=2.msg33#msg33 (http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=2.msg33#msg33)
Post by: Barman on May 02, 2013, 06:30:18 PM
Snoops first post. cry:
http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=2.msg33#msg33 (http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=2.msg33#msg33)
He was Member #4.... sad24:
Post by: GROWLER on May 02, 2013, 06:31:40 PM
Snoops first post. cry:
http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=2.msg33#msg33 (http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=2.msg33#msg33)
He was Member #4.... sad24:
I think you original 4 were all on that thread.
Post by: Barman on May 02, 2013, 06:35:38 PM
Snoops first post. cry:
http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=2.msg33#msg33 (http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=2.msg33#msg33)
He was Member #4.... sad24:
I think you original 4 were all on that thread.
The Famous Four! lol:
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 02, 2013, 06:43:48 PM
Snoops first post. cry:
http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=2.msg33#msg33 (http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=2.msg33#msg33)
He was Member #4.... sad24:
He "recruited" me. sad24:
Post by: Barman on May 02, 2013, 06:45:46 PM
Snoops first post. cry:
http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=2.msg33#msg33 (http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=2.msg33#msg33)
He was Member #4.... sad24:
He "recruited" me. sad24:
It was HIS fault? evil:
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 02, 2013, 06:49:52 PM
Snoops first post. cry:
http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=2.msg33#msg33 (http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=2.msg33#msg33)
He was Member #4.... sad24:
He "recruited" me. sad24:
It was HIS fault? evil:
Afraid so. noooo:
Some interesting revelations about the membership in the "To be opened after..." envelope he sent me. whistle:
Post by: Barman on May 02, 2013, 06:51:47 PM
Snoops first post. cry:
http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=2.msg33#msg33 (http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=2.msg33#msg33)
He was Member #4.... sad24:
He "recruited" me. sad24:
It was HIS fault? evil:
Afraid so. noooo:
Some interesting revelations about the membership in the "To be opened after..." envelope he sent me. whistle:
Shocked:
Post by: Steve on May 02, 2013, 06:52:45 PM
. .well as I'm something like member 354 I saw far too little time of his work here which is very sad. What I did get was the considerable benefit of his wise private advice when I joined here.
The Famous Four! lol:
RIP Malcolm, many thanks and my sincere condolences to his family and all those that knew and loved him
Post by: Just One More on May 02, 2013, 07:43:44 PM
RIP Snoopy x
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 02, 2013, 07:55:22 PM
Snoops first post. cry:
http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=2.msg33#msg33 (http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=2.msg33#msg33)
He was Member #4.... sad24:
He "recruited" me. sad24:
It was HIS fault? evil:
I just checked, only 2 days short of 6 years ago. sad32:
Post by: Barman on May 02, 2013, 08:22:58 PM
Snoops first post. cry:
http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=2.msg33#msg33 (http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=2.msg33#msg33)
He was Member #4.... sad24:
He "recruited" me. sad24:
It was HIS fault? evil:
I just checked, only 2 days short of 6 years ago. sad32:
happy100
Post by: Bar Wench on May 02, 2013, 08:26:05 PM
I think the overwhelming theme here is the support he gave so many of us "behind the scenes". Ive spent a lovely time today looking through all the old pms he sent me. In law, marriage,pregnancy, child, work advice. Incredible.
My Dad died when I was 21 and I still feel such utter saddness that he never got to know me as an adult. He and I had a similar relationship to Snoops and his daughter. So sad that they'll never get to move beyond that.
I'm rambling now. Sleep deprevation and two bottles of San Miguel will do that to a girl. I only drink that at sunset to remember very special people and Snoops was absolutely one of those.
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 02, 2013, 08:32:46 PM
Wow, that first thread. Has it really been that long since we all came here?
I think the overwhelming theme here is the support he gave so many of us "behind the scenes". Ive spent a lovely time today looking through all the old pms he sent me. In law, marriage,pregnancy, child, work advice. Incredible.
My Dad died when I was 21 and I still feel such utter saddness that he never got to know me as an adult. He and I had a similar relationship to Snoops and his daughter. So sad that they'll never get to move beyond that.
I'm rambling now. Sleep deprevation and two bottles of San Miguel will do that to a girl. I only drink that at sunset to remember very special people and Snoops was absolutely one of those.
Well said Wenchie, he was a real rock to lots of people and his legacy must touch so many lives.
Time for another malty drink in his honour. cry:
Post by: Barman on May 02, 2013, 08:34:05 PM
Wow, that first thread. Has it really been that long since we all came here?
I think the overwhelming theme here is the support he gave so many of us "behind the scenes". Ive spent a lovely time today looking through all the old pms he sent me. In law, marriage,pregnancy, child, work advice. Incredible.
My Dad died when I was 21 and I still feel such utter saddness that he never got to know me as an adult. He and I had a similar relationship to Snoops and his daughter. So sad that they'll never get to move beyond that.
I'm rambling now. Sleep deprevation and two bottles of San Miguel will do that to a girl. I only drink that at sunset to remember very special people and Snoops was absolutely one of those.
Well said Wenchie, he was a real rock to lots of people and his legacy must touch so many lives.
Time for another malty drink in his honour. cry:
Talisker on the house like... Thumbs:
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 02, 2013, 08:35:46 PM
cloud9: sad24:Wow, that first thread. Has it really been that long since we all came here?
I think the overwhelming theme here is the support he gave so many of us "behind the scenes". Ive spent a lovely time today looking through all the old pms he sent me. In law, marriage,pregnancy, child, work advice. Incredible.
My Dad died when I was 21 and I still feel such utter saddness that he never got to know me as an adult. He and I had a similar relationship to Snoops and his daughter. So sad that they'll never get to move beyond that.
I'm rambling now. Sleep deprevation and two bottles of San Miguel will do that to a girl. I only drink that at sunset to remember very special people and Snoops was absolutely one of those.
Well said Wenchie, he was a real rock to lots of people and his legacy must touch so many lives.
Time for another malty drink in his honour. cry:
Talisker on the house like... Thumbs:
Post by: Pirate on May 02, 2013, 09:06:22 PM
Post by: GROWLER on May 02, 2013, 09:30:59 PM
I have to go now, but I was wondering if we could just leave the back door of the pub ajar tonight, with an ashtray of full of something nearby … just in case … would hate to think of anyone scratching the door, and not being able to get in...
Good plan.
Meanwhile, just got back from up 'me 'ill' and as usual, I surveyed the surrounding beauty from up there.
I've often used to look down towards where he lived and wondered what the wiley owld buzzard was up too whilst standing up there freezin' me tits off. rubschin:
It was actually quite sad doing that tonight, but as I was alone up there, ( I THINK scared2: ) I did say 'ELLO to him out loud like. :thumbsup:
Hope he piggin' eard me and not anyone else like. redface:
It'll be with a pang of sadness now when I meander up there, thinking like I did tonight, that I never did manage to accompany the grumpy owld fart cloud9: up there in the off roading wheel chair buggy thing that I suggested he purchased several times. cry:
Post by: Uncle Mort on May 02, 2013, 09:44:50 PM
Wow, that first thread. Has it really been that long since we all came here?
I think the overwhelming theme here is the support he gave so many of us "behind the scenes". Ive spent a lovely time today looking through all the old pms he sent me. In law, marriage,pregnancy, child, work advice. Incredible.
My Dad died when I was 21 and I still feel such utter saddness that he never got to know me as an adult. He and I had a similar relationship to Snoops and his daughter. So sad that they'll never get to move beyond that.
I'm rambling now. Sleep deprevation and two bottles of San Miguel will do that to a girl. I only drink that at sunset to remember very special people and Snoops was absolutely one of those.
Well said Wenchie, he was a real rock to lots of people and his legacy must touch so many lives.
Time for another malty drink in his honour. cry:
I have to agree. Only a month or so ago I asked his opinion on the Royal Holloway University where his daughter is studying as my daughter had gone down there for a look see. His reply was informative and full of useful advice about finding a university place.
He always had time to help others.
I never met him but I miss him.
Post by: Misty on May 02, 2013, 10:31:01 PM
God bless Snoops. It was indeed a pleasure.
Post by: Al on May 02, 2013, 10:33:36 PM
I had no direct interaction with him, but feel like I have lost a friend.
Post by: TG on May 04, 2013, 10:07:53 AM
Goodnight Malcolm.
Post by: Barman on May 04, 2013, 10:15:47 AM
I never know what to say at times like this. So I wont try other than to echo the comments you have al made.
Goodnight Malcolm.
cloud9:
Post by: beerhead on May 04, 2013, 12:24:38 PM
Post by: Barman on May 04, 2013, 01:55:12 PM
As usual with me it's too little, too late. But RIP Snoopy.Good man and will be missed around here.
Never too late for kind werds.... Thumbs:
Post by: Nick on May 04, 2013, 02:42:15 PM
Post by: Barman on May 04, 2013, 02:56:38 PM
TBH I'd much rather do something for the boys than give it to TBF....
Post by: Nick on May 04, 2013, 02:59:23 PM
He took The Boy once and The Boy luvved it
Post by: Barman on May 04, 2013, 03:02:55 PM
I have no idea what. Perhaps Growler could take them off roading..... rubschin:
He took The Boy once and The Boy luvved it
I dunno either.... Shrugs:
One of the gerls will know like.... Thumbs:
Post by: boogs on May 04, 2013, 03:37:46 PM
I have no idea what. Perhaps Growler could take them off roading..... rubschin:
He took The Boy once and The Boy luvved it
I dunno either.... Shrugs:
One of the gerls will know like.... Thumbs:
Does anyone know what the boy's are into?? If not wait till after the funeral and speak to Alison she will know what the boys would appreciate.... All different prolly..
Just a suggestion...
Post by: Barman on May 04, 2013, 03:38:33 PM
I have no idea what. Perhaps Growler could take them off roading..... rubschin:
He took The Boy once and The Boy luvved it
I dunno either.... Shrugs:
One of the gerls will know like.... Thumbs:
Does anyone know what the boy's are into?? If not wait till after the funeral and speak to Alison she will know what the boys would appreciate.... All different prolly..
Just a suggestion...
Ask? ::)
Post by: Nick on May 04, 2013, 03:41:22 PM
She is due to call or e mail me so I may tell her what we are discussing and leave it with her
Post by: Barman on May 04, 2013, 03:42:14 PM
Well three of us will be there, but that my not be the right moment ::)
She is due to call or e mail me so I may tell her what we are discussing and leave it with her
Good plan... Thumbs:
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 04, 2013, 03:42:34 PM
I have no idea what. Perhaps Growler could take them off roading..... rubschin:
He took The Boy once and The Boy luvved it
I dunno either.... Shrugs:
One of the gerls will know like.... Thumbs:
Does anyone know what the boy's are into?? If not wait till after the funeral and speak to Alison she will know what the boys would appreciate.... All different prolly..
Just a suggestion...
That sound sensible to me.
Something they will remember that will show the high esteem in which his friends held him, not a drop in the ocean for some charity that will spend it on a new logo or something.
Post by: Barman on May 04, 2013, 03:48:14 PM
I have no idea what. Perhaps Growler could take them off roading..... rubschin:
He took The Boy once and The Boy luvved it
I dunno either.... Shrugs:
One of the gerls will know like.... Thumbs:
Does anyone know what the boy's are into?? If not wait till after the funeral and speak to Alison she will know what the boys would appreciate.... All different prolly..
Just a suggestion...
That sound sensible to me.
Something they will remember that will show the high esteem in which his friends held him, not a drop in the ocean for some charity that will spend it on a new logo or something.
Or piss it away on anti-smoking propaganda.... evil:
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 04, 2013, 03:48:59 PM
ExactlyI have no idea what. Perhaps Growler could take them off roading..... rubschin:
He took The Boy once and The Boy luvved it
I dunno either.... Shrugs:
One of the gerls will know like.... Thumbs:
Does anyone know what the boy's are into?? If not wait till after the funeral and speak to Alison she will know what the boys would appreciate.... All different prolly..
Just a suggestion...
That sound sensible to me.
Something they will remember that will show the high esteem in which his friends held him, not a drop in the ocean for some charity that will spend it on a new logo or something.
Or piss it away on anti-smoking propaganda.... evil:
Post by: apc2010 on May 04, 2013, 04:40:38 PM
ExactlyI have no idea what. Perhaps Growler could take them off roading..... rubschin:
He took The Boy once and The Boy luvved it
I dunno either.... Shrugs:
One of the gerls will know like.... Thumbs:
Does anyone know what the boy's are into?? If not wait till after the funeral and speak to Alison she will know what the boys would appreciate.... All different prolly..
Just a suggestion...
That sound sensible to me.
Something they will remember that will show the high esteem in which his friends held him, not a drop in the ocean for some charity that will spend it on a new logo or something.
Or piss it away on anti-smoking propaganda.... evil:
:thumbsup:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 04, 2013, 07:15:00 PM
I have no idea what. Perhaps Growler could take them off roading..... rubschin:
He took The Boy once and The Boy luvved it
I dunno either.... Shrugs:
One of the gerls will know like.... Thumbs:
Snoops often wrote so many wonderful things about his family on here .
It would take time but it would be lovely to put some of those comments , memories, funnies into little book or something and give one each to the kids
Post by: Barman on May 04, 2013, 07:20:00 PM
I have no idea what. Perhaps Growler could take them off roading..... rubschin:
He took The Boy once and The Boy luvved it
I dunno either.... Shrugs:
One of the gerls will know like.... Thumbs:
Snoops often wrote so many wonderful things about his family on here .
It would take time but it would be lovely to put some of those comments , memories, funnies into little book or something and give one each to the kids
Brilliant! Thumbs:
Your budget is about £150....
Post by: Nick on May 04, 2013, 07:28:24 PM
I have no idea what. Perhaps Growler could take them off roading..... rubschin:
He took The Boy once and The Boy luvved it
I dunno either.... Shrugs:
One of the gerls will know like.... Thumbs:
Snoops often wrote so many wonderful things about his family on here .
It would take time but it would be lovely to put some of those comments , memories, funnies into little book or something and give one each to the kids
Would teh THW welcome that? whistle:
Post by: boogs on May 04, 2013, 07:31:40 PM
I have no idea what. Perhaps Growler could take them off roading..... rubschin:
He took The Boy once and The Boy luvved it
I dunno either.... Shrugs:
One of the gerls will know like.... Thumbs:
Snoops often wrote so many wonderful things about his family on here .
It would take time but it would be lovely to put some of those comments , memories, funnies into little book or something and give one each to the kids
That is a lovely idea ....
Brilliant thinking Miss D .... :thumbsup:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 04, 2013, 07:44:45 PM
I have no idea what. Perhaps Growler could take them off roading..... rubschin:
He took The Boy once and The Boy luvved it
I dunno either.... Shrugs:
One of the gerls will know like.... Thumbs:
Snoops often wrote so many wonderful things about his family on here .
It would take time but it would be lovely to put some of those comments , memories, funnies into little book or something and give one each to the kids
Would teh THW welcome that? whistle:
He wrote how proud he was of her too. I know he refers to her as THW and if he hadn't explained that to her then we would have to provide context but if it was me and these are sentiments, memories, and the words of a loved one that I had lost I would treasure them
Post by: Nick on May 04, 2013, 07:47:54 PM
Good point, well madeI have no idea what. Perhaps Growler could take them off roading..... rubschin:
He took The Boy once and The Boy luvved it
I dunno either.... Shrugs:
One of the gerls will know like.... Thumbs:
Snoops often wrote so many wonderful things about his family on here .
It would take time but it would be lovely to put some of those comments , memories, funnies into little book or something and give one each to the kids
Would teh THW welcome that? whistle:
He wrote how proud he was of her too. I know he refers to her as THW and if he hadn't explained that to her then we would have to provide context but if it was me and these are sentiments, memories, and the words of a loved one that I had lost I would treasure them
Post by: Barman on May 04, 2013, 07:56:08 PM
Good point, well madeI have no idea what. Perhaps Growler could take them off roading..... rubschin:
He took The Boy once and The Boy luvved it
I dunno either.... Shrugs:
One of the gerls will know like.... Thumbs:
Snoops often wrote so many wonderful things about his family on here .
It would take time but it would be lovely to put some of those comments , memories, funnies into little book or something and give one each to the kids
Would teh THW welcome that? whistle:
He wrote how proud he was of her too. I know he refers to her as THW and if he hadn't explained that to her then we would have to provide context but if it was me and these are sentiments, memories, and the words of a loved one that I had lost I would treasure them
Have sent you a PM about it like... Thumbs:
Personal Message - not Gordon Brown or that arsehole Cameron.... noooo:
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on May 05, 2013, 09:44:23 AM
Seriously serious mode I really do think that it would be a lovely thing.
I didn't get on with my father particularly well, what with him being a cantankerous grumpy bugger but I have kept a lovely letter that he wrote to me after we arranged a surprise party for his 60th birthday at which he had reduced me to tears. Still get that letter out every so often and read it despite the fact that 20 + years have passed.
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on May 05, 2013, 06:48:05 PM
Plus postcards with the place visited and the words 'was here today'. cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Post by: Nick on May 05, 2013, 06:55:41 PM
Understandable I suppose noooo:
Post by: Barman on May 05, 2013, 06:57:01 PM
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on May 05, 2013, 07:50:20 PM
Post by: Barman on May 05, 2013, 07:55:41 PM
Wow I am impressed, you obviously got a man in. Excellent news. :thumbsup: Who is covering the printing costs?
We have had donations from a number of members already via the 'Donate' button... Thumbs:
I think we should be able to cover the costs and any extras can go to the BHF...
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on May 05, 2013, 07:58:05 PM
Donate button you say. rubschin: Keep getting this message.
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Post by: Barman on May 05, 2013, 07:59:38 PM
Excellent. :thumbsup:
Donate button you say. rubschin:
yes... whistle:
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on May 05, 2013, 08:00:16 PM
Post by: Barman on May 05, 2013, 08:01:26 PM
See above edited post,
Everybody else managed! cussing:
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on May 05, 2013, 08:02:58 PM
See above edited post,
Everybody else managed! cussing:
Everybody? A slight exaggeration surely Shirley?
Post by: Barman on May 05, 2013, 08:14:59 PM
See above edited post,
Everybody else managed! cussing:
Everybody? A slight exaggeration surely Shirley?
Six members so far like... Thumbs:
Post by: Nick on May 05, 2013, 08:18:08 PM
Not that I don't trust BM like whistle:
Post by: Barman on May 05, 2013, 08:20:25 PM
I went direct.
Not that I don't trust BM like whistle:
Five members so far then... ::)
Post by: Nick on May 05, 2013, 08:25:38 PM
Post by: GROWLER on May 05, 2013, 08:32:02 PM
You spoken to Alison yet btw Nick?
Post by: Barman on May 05, 2013, 08:33:19 PM
Woz'is all about then ey? rubschin:
You spoken to Alison yet btw Nick?
doh:
Post by: Nick on May 05, 2013, 08:36:23 PM
Post by: GROWLER on May 05, 2013, 08:50:04 PM
Only piggin' askin', askin' what's happening like, NOT asking for 'the usual'. ::)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 06, 2013, 12:07:04 PM
BM , Nick and I are now collectively working on the 'world according to Snoopy' quotes.
There are a billion squillion emails flying around. There is bickering and mong name calling and then the immortal ...lets leave it to the wumman to make a decision get out clause.
We have each been given a file the size of hooooomongnousness that we have to work through. Nick is already claiming pooter issues. BM wants structure and categories and agreed parameters.
It is the true VP spirirt :thumbsup:
Post by: apc2010 on May 06, 2013, 12:09:48 PM
Snoopy would be thrilled happy001
BM , Nick and I are now collectively working on the 'world according to Snoopy' quotes.
There are a billion squillion emails flying around. There is bickering and mong name calling and then the immortal ...lets leave it to the wumman to make a decision get out clause.
We have each been given a file the size of hooooomongnousness that we have to work through. Nick is already claiming pooter issues. BM wants structure and categories and agreed parameters.
It is the true VP spirirt :thumbsup:
Open office.......... :thumbsup:
Post by: Nick on May 06, 2013, 12:10:50 PM
Post by: Barman on May 06, 2013, 12:14:07 PM
Snoopy would be thrilled happy001
BM , Nick and I are now collectively working on the 'world according to Snoopy' quotes.
There are a billion squillion emails flying around. There is bickering and mong name calling and then the immortal ...lets leave it to the wumman to make a decision get out clause.
We have each been given a file the size of hooooomongnousness that we have to work through. Nick is already claiming pooter issues. BM wants structure and categories and agreed parameters.
It is the true VP spirirt :thumbsup:
I've been at it for hours... still got 2,200 pages to go.... noooo:
Nick has bizarre ideas about chronological order....
Post by: Just One More on May 06, 2013, 12:19:13 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 06, 2013, 12:22:11 PM
Post by: apc2010 on May 06, 2013, 12:23:41 PM
It's like an episode of The Office lol:
BM is David Brent......... ;D ;D
Post by: Nick on May 06, 2013, 12:25:26 PM
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on May 06, 2013, 12:31:08 PM
Can I do Snoopy The Puppy Years please?
Post by: Barman on May 06, 2013, 01:51:53 PM
It's like an episode of The Office lol:
BM is David Brent......... ;D ;D
You mean Derek don't you...? evil:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 06, 2013, 02:20:54 PM
Post by: Barman on May 06, 2013, 02:22:50 PM
Miss C is starting in the middle of BM's . I am working from the bottom up and Nick is completely wasting everybody's time lol:
whistle:
Post by: Nick on May 06, 2013, 02:53:21 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 06, 2013, 02:54:28 PM
Post by: apc2010 on May 06, 2013, 02:57:50 PM
It all makes perfect sense to me. Have you now split the mega file into 4 parts or what?
Windows office........... whistle:
Post by: Nick on May 06, 2013, 02:59:21 PM
My head hurts noooo:
I blame BM noooo:
Post by: Barman on May 06, 2013, 03:12:55 PM
It all makes perfect sense to me. Have you now split the mega file into 4 parts or what?
I'm not going through all that again.... noooo:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 06, 2013, 03:14:19 PM
Post by: Nick on May 06, 2013, 03:17:17 PM
I'd buy tickets
Post by: Barman on May 06, 2013, 03:46:37 PM
Post by: Barman on May 06, 2013, 03:54:35 PM
Quote from: Snoopy
Well I would offer to take you myself ..... but Mrs Snoopy can be very ...er..... Snoopy about where I am and who with ~ if you know what I mean After all what could I possibly get up to with a Bar Wench, in France, on our own, for a weekend? I mean ... she’d get some veal at the end of it. eyes:"
"Mrs goes to college Tues afternoons and eves.... thus I have the puppies to look after.
1 lumpy, hormone ridden, permanently PMT’d teenage female (13 yo) brings herself home via the school bus. Clumps into house at about 3.40 and demands food. Two boys (8 & 6) attend an “After School Club” to play on computers etc. Both Lumpen teenager and 8 yo also attend leisure centre 4 miles away to play Badminton from 5 til 7. So I have to get LT into the car by 4.35 to pick up boys and drive to Rhyl. At 4.35 she is standing at top of stairs screaming that her mother (35 miles away at college) has “SOOOOOOOOO LET ME DOWN ~ SHE HASN’T IRONED THE TROUSERS I WANTED TO WEAR”
Coolly I reply that perhaps she could manage with one of three pairs of jeans or one of two pairs of joggers or even one of six pairs of shorts I know I have bought her in the last three months.....
“NOOOOOOOOOOOO”
OK says me go in yer f*cking knickers but get yer arse into the car.
Disgruntled LT sees a basket of ironing, all pressed and folded sitting on the landing. “They may be in here” and starts dragging freshly pressed clothing out by the handful. She finds the trousers she is seeking and puts them on. Gets into car at 4.45 and we collect boys. I drive like a B out of H to Rhyl part with £6 in fees for the Badminton Club session and return home with 6yo who wants his tea. Cook Pizza (Frozen) and chips for him.
Find that there is no tomato ketchup for him .... who need tk on pizza? .......... Him Angry9:
He is now eating tea. SWMBO has rung to say she will not be in until 8 and would I mind cooking tonight as she is SOOOOOOOOOO tired. I have now picked up all the ironing and refolded it.
6yo has now eaten the pizza and chips, drunk a glass of lemonade and wants his “pudding” Hand him a Tesco low fat yogurt and a tea spoon with warnings regarding spillage of same on living room carpet as he is also watching TV. Remind him that we have still to go back to Rhyl to collect the other two. Fill rice cooker with Basmati and peel, slice and fry large onion :’( Dice cold chicken left from yesterday’s lunch ... throw all this plus a jar of Pataks into a saucepan and place on low heat.
Now all I have to do is press send on this, load smallest puppy into car, drive to Rhyl, prise 13yo off of whichever male member of the Junior Badminton Club she is attached to, collect disgusted at his sister 8yo from the canteen where he will be sipping expensive water from a bottle. Pay for his water ... drive home advising 13yo old of the dangers of gum disease and other nasties associated with leeching her mouth onto the tongue of greater spotted youth. Listen to 8yo telling me how she doesn’t ever want to play Badminton but only goes for the boys. Reassure him that one day it will make sense to him.
Arrive home about 7.30 to find SWMBO has got there already and has gone off the idea (HER idea) of curry and not hungry because she ate at college. 8yo will tell his mother about greater spotted youth and she will have a row with lumpen teenager. 8yo will tell me he doesn’t like curry this week and demand beans on toast. Banghead I will give him beans on toast and eat a lot of curry, on my own, because Lumpen Teenager will have been sent to bed by her mother.
This is all predictable because it happens every sodding Tuesday.
Edit: AND NOW IT’S P*SSING DOWN"
Post by: apc2010 on May 06, 2013, 04:04:15 PM
I've struck the Mother lode! cloud9:Quote from: SnoopyWell I would offer to take you myself ..... but Mrs Snoopy can be very ...er..... Snoopy about where I am and who with ~ if you know what I mean After all what could I possibly get up to with a Bar Wench, in France, on our own, for a weekend? I mean ... she’d get some veal at the end of it. eyes:"
"Mrs goes to college Tues afternoons and eves.... thus I have the puppies to look after.
1 lumpy, hormone ridden, permanently PMT’d teenage female (13 yo) brings herself home via the school bus. Clumps into house at about 3.40 and demands food. Two boys (8 & 6) attend an “After School Club” to play on computers etc. Both Lumpen teenager and 8 yo also attend leisure centre 4 miles away to play Badminton from 5 til 7. So I have to get LT into the car by 4.35 to pick up boys and drive to Rhyl. At 4.35 she is standing at top of stairs screaming that her mother (35 miles away at college) has “SOOOOOOOOO LET ME DOWN ~ SHE HASN’T IRONED THE TROUSERS I WANTED TO WEAR”
Coolly I reply that perhaps she could manage with one of three pairs of jeans or one of two pairs of joggers or even one of six pairs of shorts I know I have bought her in the last three months.....
“NOOOOOOOOOOOO”
OK says me go in yer f*cking knickers but get yer arse into the car.
Disgruntled LT sees a basket of ironing, all pressed and folded sitting on the landing. “They may be in here” and starts dragging freshly pressed clothing out by the handful. She finds the trousers she is seeking and puts them on. Gets into car at 4.45 and we collect boys. I drive like a B out of H to Rhyl part with £6 in fees for the Badminton Club session and return home with 6yo who wants his tea. Cook Pizza (Frozen) and chips for him.
Find that there is no tomato ketchup for him .... who need tk on pizza? .......... Him Angry9:
He is now eating tea. SWMBO has rung to say she will not be in until 8 and would I mind cooking tonight as she is SOOOOOOOOOO tired. I have now picked up all the ironing and refolded it.
6yo has now eaten the pizza and chips, drunk a glass of lemonade and wants his “pudding” Hand him a Tesco low fat yogurt and a tea spoon with warnings regarding spillage of same on living room carpet as he is also watching TV. Remind him that we have still to go back to Rhyl to collect the other two. Fill rice cooker with Basmati and peel, slice and fry large onion :’( Dice cold chicken left from yesterday’s lunch ... throw all this plus a jar of Pataks into a saucepan and place on low heat.
Now all I have to do is press send on this, load smallest puppy into car, drive to Rhyl, prise 13yo off of whichever male member of the Junior Badminton Club she is attached to, collect disgusted at his sister 8yo from the canteen where he will be sipping expensive water from a bottle. Pay for his water ... drive home advising 13yo old of the dangers of gum disease and other nasties associated with leeching her mouth onto the tongue of greater spotted youth. Listen to 8yo telling me how she doesn’t ever want to play Badminton but only goes for the boys. Reassure him that one day it will make sense to him.
Arrive home about 7.30 to find SWMBO has got there already and has gone off the idea (HER idea) of curry and not hungry because she ate at college. 8yo will tell his mother about greater spotted youth and she will have a row with lumpen teenager. 8yo will tell me he doesn’t like curry this week and demand beans on toast. Banghead I will give him beans on toast and eat a lot of curry, on my own, because Lumpen Teenager will have been sent to bed by her mother.
This is all predictable because it happens every sodding Tuesday.
Edit: AND NOW IT’S P*SSING DOWN"
:thumbsup:
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on May 06, 2013, 04:55:07 PM
Go "Team VP" :thumbsup:
We need to get Stella McCartney to design Lycra outfits for them. ;D
Post by: Nick on May 06, 2013, 05:00:56 PM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 06, 2013, 05:08:06 PM
Post by: Barman on May 06, 2013, 06:02:41 PM
Go "Team VP" :thumbsup:
We need to get Stella McCartney to design Lycra outfits for them. ;D
rubschin:
Post by: Barman on May 06, 2013, 06:22:03 PM
Post by: Nick on May 06, 2013, 06:31:20 PM
The kids will love that one
Post by: Barman on May 06, 2013, 06:33:46 PM
Quote from: Snoopy on Maddie
"It’s about people trying to deal with their own sense of utter helplessness. If it gives them comfort why not?
Me? I pray for the child because I have belief. I pray that she didn’t suffer but I know that she will have and if still alive is still suffering. Whether she is dead or alive the only people in the world that she relied on let her down when she needed them the most. That will have been in her mind ~ every instinct, every fibre of her being, in her mind, shouting her poor heart out for her mummy and mummy was too f*cking busy having a good time away from the kids. I won’t light a candle but by God I cannot forgive the parents and hope they suffer as that child has suffered. Can you imagine the utter loneliness and bewilderment she must have felt. Maybe she is still feeling it and if she is alive she will carry that feeling forever. However this turns out that child’s dying thought will have been or will be “Mummy wasn’t there ~ where was she?”
Having children is a huge responsibility, giving birth is just the start. This child’s parents did not recognise that. They wanted “My time” .... when you have children there is no “my time” your every thought must be for the benefit of the child. I referred elsewhere to the child being a “Must Have Accessory” and I stand by that. That is why the parents had her and it is obvious because when she really needed them they were too intent on having a good time. I have five children ~ never once have we ever left any one of them without at least one parent in the house with them. Since our eldest was born we have never had a single “night out” together. If we cannot take the children with us we don’t go. That is not virtuous and we do not see it as a burden .... It goes with the territory, it is the price we accepted we would pay for the gift of having children.
Yes I do feel very strongly that some people do not deserve that gift and this couple are just such people.
"
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 06, 2013, 06:48:27 PM
Quote
"Just back from a very pleasant evening spent at Prestatyn Cricket Club where I sat on the pavilion veranda sipping a pint, smoking a ciggy and watching the coaches putting my two lads and many other boys through their weekly training session. The sun shone, it was pleasantly warm, even with the breeze coming off the sea (only a hundred yards behind me). Minimus selected to stand behind the stumps on the 11th when the under 11s play St Asaph. Minor showing off his David Gower like grace with bat in hand.
So two tired but happy boys, a good old chin-wag with the other fathers about cricketers we have seen (and known) through the years, a couple of pints of best bitter and a stop at the chippy on the way home to feed the hungry little b*ggers.
Can life get any better? I doubt it. cloud
Post by: Uncle Mort on May 06, 2013, 06:49:11 PM
Post by: Barman on May 06, 2013, 06:50:28 PM
He had a way of getting to the heart of a matter.
Ironic really....
Post by: Nick on May 26, 2013, 02:34:04 PM
Post by: Barman on May 27, 2013, 04:21:50 AM
Um what was the pot in the end BM?
£205 plus the £50 you already donated to BHF.... Thumbs:
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on May 27, 2013, 08:39:55 AM
It matters not to me as having made a donation to you I made an equal donation to the BHF. Because of my heart problem the BHF is the one charity that I already donate regularly to them.
Post by: Barman on May 27, 2013, 09:11:53 AM
Is the 'pot' going towards the books or to the BHF or both.
It matters not to me as having made a donation to you I made an equal donation to the BHF. Because of my heart problem the BHF is the one charity that I already donate regularly to them.
I thought we would sort the books first. I'll top-up if we are short...
Any leftover can go to the BHF as requested. Thumbs:
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on May 27, 2013, 04:39:39 PM
Post by: Nick on May 27, 2013, 04:41:16 PM
oh redface:
Post by: Barman on May 27, 2013, 05:18:13 PM
The book is gonna take months but the costs are low. Presumably BM gas put the munny safely in The bank of Cypru,,,,,,,,,,
oh redface:
Oh noes... in My PayPal account like.... Thumbs:
PayPal eh....? rubschin:
Post by: apc2010 on October 31, 2013, 01:13:42 AM
Post by: Barman on October 31, 2013, 06:31:45 AM
Did the book ever get finished ...... rubschin:
It is an ongoing project....
Post by: Nick on October 31, 2013, 06:37:13 AM
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 31, 2013, 09:56:41 AM
Post by: Nick on October 31, 2013, 09:57:38 AM
Post by: boogs on October 31, 2013, 10:01:44 AM
Post by: Barman on October 31, 2013, 10:29:44 AM
Mr Thread?
Spank2: Spank2: Spank2:
Post by: Landlady on October 31, 2013, 04:18:40 PM
Mr Thread?
Spank2: Spank2: Spank2:
You eeek: telling someone off (particularly Miss D) for innuendo Shocked:
Post by: apc2010 on May 08, 2014, 12:13:52 AM
Post by: Barman on May 08, 2014, 06:33:57 AM
a shame we all missed the anniversary ................. sad24:
redface: redface: redface:
Post by: Baldy on May 08, 2014, 06:36:16 AM
a shame we all missed the anniversary ................. sad24:
redface: redface: redface:
redface: redface: redface: redface:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 08, 2014, 08:02:28 AM
In fact he would be disappointed in you all now if you changed your habits of a lifetime ;D
Post by: Barman on May 08, 2014, 08:06:52 AM
He would be the last person to expect us to remember birthdays or anniverseries redface:
In fact he would be disappointed in you all now if you changed your habits of a lifetime ;D
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 08, 2014, 09:48:46 AM
He would be the last person to expect us to remember birthdays or anniverseries redface:
In fact he would be disappointed in you all now if you changed your habits of a lifetime ;D
Many a true word.
Still miss the old bugger though. sad24:
Post by: Steve on May 08, 2014, 11:30:50 AM
He would be the last person to expect us to remember birthdays or anniverseries redface:
In fact he would be disappointed in you all now if you changed your habits of a lifetime ;D
Many a true word.
Still miss the old bugger though. sad24:
Yep. Obviously I had very little time here while Snoopy was alive but he gave me some great advice (yes I know DS, shame I didn't take it) and he was of course very active at *koff*.
There's a line I heard once about dying 3 times. Once when your heart stops, once again at your funeral and once again when you're forgotten. We may have forgotten the day but I don't think we forgot Snoopy. The bugger is about to win Calamity Football for a start.
RIP
Post by: Baldy on May 08, 2014, 04:26:21 PM
He would be the last person to expect us to remember birthdays or anniverseries redface:
In fact he would be disappointed in you all now if you changed your habits of a lifetime ;D
Many a true word.
Still miss the old bugger though. sad24:
Yep. Obviously I had very little time here while Snoopy was alive but he gave me some great advice (yes I know DS, shame I didn't take it) and he was of course very active at *koff*.
There's a line I heard once about dying 3 times. Once when your heart stops, once again at your funeral and once again when you're forgotten. We may have forgotten the day but I don't think we forgot Snoopy. The bugger is about to win Calamity Football for a start.
RIP
Thumbs:
Post by: Nick on May 08, 2014, 05:18:40 PM
Post by: Baldy on May 08, 2014, 05:42:57 PM
I am still in touch with Woodstock who reports that the Clan are thriving in Essex :thumbsup:
Thumbs:
Post by: Nick on May 08, 2014, 05:46:10 PM
Good morning, Nick
This is more than interesting. We have been "reorganised" in the past two years - this has involved a pass the parcel type approach with subjects moving from faculty to faculty, staff moving from floor to floor and room to room and management being obliged to apply for their own job in competition with both their immediate line managers and those for whom their have managerial responsibilities as some managerial positions have been "merged". The inevitable result is that staff at all levels are demotivated and confused. Generally we all stumble from one situation to the other in a reactive sort of way with plans and systems changing from week to week and from department to department. We succeeded in being awarded a level 3 by Ofsted in the autumn so I dare say that some jobs will be reorganised and "new" strategies implemented. There is much holding of heads in hands and blaming of Ofsted of course. Individually and collectively, we suffer from a collection of psychopathologies generally along the anxiety disorder and/or depressive disorder spectrum and many say that they are actively seeking employment elsewhere. I am fascinated to note however, that not enough people have left the college for my name to come to the top of the waiting list for a carpark permit - currently this list is 5 years long. So why do they leave and why do they not leave? Well, this week's leaver from our "team" room was one of the lucky ones who managed to secure someone else's job last academic year. The pressure on her to do her own job plus the other is considerable and the member of staff who did not get the job still sits opposite her in her new capacity as lecturer (full time and can you stay late to do some revision sessions please? And can you help your colleague who has had no training for your old job yet). You might be forgiven for thinking that the unlucky loser would now be promoted back into her former position of curriculum leader, but no - these duties will be absorbed into the Head of Department's remit. Guess who is also scanning TES jobs in her lunch break?
So why are we still there? Apart from the fact that I've only just come and so am not even confirmed in the job yet - and I'm told probably won't be because they generally don't get round to it - I'm not actually looking to move. For one thing, there is the age old principle beloved of a previous employer - give them extra shifts and they will be too tired to look elsewhere. I have 32.5 contact hours and have inherited a course with no resources so spend weekends working too, albeit from the comfort of home and the inspiration of a grinning photo on the desk. Then there are the coping strategies. Firstly, the fortnightly meeting referred to by management as Student progress meetings. These are used to let off steam: let's get together at the end of the week and bitch about the students who we ought to be supporting through their issues but don't. Secondly, we moan about the lack of working technology. Particularly the photocopiers and the intranet, Moodle etc. Then there are other trivia, such as room changes, fire drills and lack of temperature control in the building making it too hot in some areas but arctic in others. To suggest that leaving your job simply because of lack of photocopier or too hot a classroom looks juvenile and petty so we use that sentiment to cover the greater problems. Then, of course, there are the anxious little upturned faces, some with terrible home lives and some with huge ambitions for the future. How could I walk away from them? I have 170 children as well as my own 3 to think about here. Put it all together and you have inertia - reluctance to move - because it won't be any different anywhere else and unless some kids get a decent education who will be able to look after us when we get old... or as one of my brighter A2 students said recently, "We'll be in charge when you're in need of age related care. Christ, your generation is screwed!"
Have a nice day
Alison x
Post by: apc2010 on May 08, 2014, 11:28:23 PM
Post by: apc2010 on May 03, 2015, 02:10:49 AM
Post by: Barman on May 03, 2015, 07:11:17 AM
Any updates ... rubschin: 2 years... sad24:
He's still dead.
Post by: Nick on May 03, 2015, 07:21:35 AM
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on May 03, 2015, 10:58:10 AM
Any updates ... rubschin: 2 years... sad24:
He's still dead.
lol: sad24:
Post by: apc2010 on May 03, 2015, 12:38:35 PM
Woodstock still werking hard. Puppies taking exams and stuff. Heffalump daughter training as a teacher
Thumbs:
Post by: Steve on May 03, 2015, 06:44:33 PM
Woodstock still werking hard. Puppies taking exams and stuff. Heffalump daughter training as a teacher
Thumbs:
Post by: boogs on May 04, 2015, 02:19:15 PM
Any updates ... rubschin: 2 years... sad24:
Where has the time gone noooo:
Glad to here the family are well :thumbsup:
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 04, 2015, 10:29:07 PM
Any updates ... rubschin: 2 years... sad24:
He's still dead.
Phew! That would have messed up most of his beliefs if he weren't.
Well done Woodstock and all the pups.
Post by: Barman on May 05, 2015, 03:14:28 AM
Any updates ... rubschin: 2 years... sad24:
He's still dead.
Phew! That would have messed up most of his beliefs if he weren't.
Well done Woodstock and all the pups.
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: apc2010 on March 09, 2016, 06:27:50 PM
Quote from: Snoopy on Maddie"It’s about people trying to deal with their own sense of utter helplessness. If it gives them comfort why not?
Me? I pray for the child because I have belief. I pray that she didn’t suffer but I know that she will have and if still alive is still suffering. Whether she is dead or alive the only people in the world that she relied on let her down when she needed them the most. That will have been in her mind ~ every instinct, every fibre of her being, in her mind, shouting her poor heart out for her mummy and mummy was too f*cking busy having a good time away from the kids. I won’t light a candle but by God I cannot forgive the parents and hope they suffer as that child has suffered. Can you imagine the utter loneliness and bewilderment she must have felt. Maybe she is still feeling it and if she is alive she will carry that feeling forever. However this turns out that child’s dying thought will have been or will be “Mummy wasn’t there ~ where was she?”
Having children is a huge responsibility, giving birth is just the start. This child’s parents did not recognise that. They wanted “My time” .... when you have children there is no “my time” your every thought must be for the benefit of the child. I referred elsewhere to the child being a “Must Have Accessory” and I stand by that. That is why the parents had her and it is obvious because when she really needed them they were too intent on having a good time. I have five children ~ never once have we ever left any one of them without at least one parent in the house with them. Since our eldest was born we have never had a single “night out” together. If we cannot take the children with us we don’t go. That is not virtuous and we do not see it as a burden .... It goes with the territory, it is the price we accepted we would pay for the gift of having children.
Yes I do feel very strongly that some people do not deserve that gift and this couple are just such people.
"
Just been re-posted on faceache ,,as I cannot say it better ...
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 09, 2016, 08:33:03 PM
Nor I.Quote from: Snoopy on Maddie"It’s about people trying to deal with their own sense of utter helplessness. If it gives them comfort why not?
Me? I pray for the child because I have belief. I pray that she didn’t suffer but I know that she will have and if still alive is still suffering. Whether she is dead or alive the only people in the world that she relied on let her down when she needed them the most. That will have been in her mind ~ every instinct, every fibre of her being, in her mind, shouting her poor heart out for her mummy and mummy was too f*cking busy having a good time away from the kids. I won’t light a candle but by God I cannot forgive the parents and hope they suffer as that child has suffered. Can you imagine the utter loneliness and bewilderment she must have felt. Maybe she is still feeling it and if she is alive she will carry that feeling forever. However this turns out that child’s dying thought will have been or will be “Mummy wasn’t there ~ where was she?”
Having children is a huge responsibility, giving birth is just the start. This child’s parents did not recognise that. They wanted “My time” .... when you have children there is no “my time” your every thought must be for the benefit of the child. I referred elsewhere to the child being a “Must Have Accessory” and I stand by that. That is why the parents had her and it is obvious because when she really needed them they were too intent on having a good time. I have five children ~ never once have we ever left any one of them without at least one parent in the house with them. Since our eldest was born we have never had a single “night out” together. If we cannot take the children with us we don’t go. That is not virtuous and we do not see it as a burden .... It goes with the territory, it is the price we accepted we would pay for the gift of having children.
Yes I do feel very strongly that some people do not deserve that gift and this couple are just such people.
"
Just been re-posted on faceache ,,as I cannot say it better ...
Hear Hear Snoopy. :thumbsup:
Post by: apc2010 on March 09, 2016, 08:41:17 PM
Nor I.Quote from: Snoopy on Maddie"It’s about people trying to deal with their own sense of utter helplessness. If it gives them comfort why not?
Me? I pray for the child because I have belief. I pray that she didn’t suffer but I know that she will have and if still alive is still suffering. Whether she is dead or alive the only people in the world that she relied on let her down when she needed them the most. That will have been in her mind ~ every instinct, every fibre of her being, in her mind, shouting her poor heart out for her mummy and mummy was too f*cking busy having a good time away from the kids. I won’t light a candle but by God I cannot forgive the parents and hope they suffer as that child has suffered. Can you imagine the utter loneliness and bewilderment she must have felt. Maybe she is still feeling it and if she is alive she will carry that feeling forever. However this turns out that child’s dying thought will have been or will be “Mummy wasn’t there ~ where was she?”
Having children is a huge responsibility, giving birth is just the start. This child’s parents did not recognise that. They wanted “My time” .... when you have children there is no “my time” your every thought must be for the benefit of the child. I referred elsewhere to the child being a “Must Have Accessory” and I stand by that. That is why the parents had her and it is obvious because when she really needed them they were too intent on having a good time. I have five children ~ never once have we ever left any one of them without at least one parent in the house with them. Since our eldest was born we have never had a single “night out” together. If we cannot take the children with us we don’t go. That is not virtuous and we do not see it as a burden .... It goes with the territory, it is the price we accepted we would pay for the gift of having children.
Yes I do feel very strongly that some people do not deserve that gift and this couple are just such people.
"
Just been re-posted on faceache ,,as I cannot say it better ...
Hear Hear Snoopy. :thumbsup:
Thumbs: it got likes ....
Post by: Nick on December 13, 2020, 06:19:20 PM
Post by: Barman on December 14, 2020, 07:19:26 AM
Had a chat to Woodstock today. She still has Snoopy in a box and is taking him to her mother's place for Xmas eeek: :thumbsup:
How are they all doing...?
Post by: Nick on December 14, 2020, 08:01:16 AM
Post by: Uncle Mort on December 14, 2020, 08:26:12 AM
Post by: Barman on December 14, 2020, 08:45:44 AM
Daughter getting married, one son just graduated and another on the way to that. Woodstock planning to move house to somewhere nicer. Snoopy snug in his box cloud9:
cloud9:
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 14, 2020, 07:27:53 PM
Good news.Daughter getting married, one son just graduated and another on the way to that. Woodstock planning to move house to somewhere nicer. Snoopy snug in his box cloud9:
cloud9:
We all miss the old bugger. cry:
Post by: Nick on December 14, 2020, 07:46:56 PM
Post by: Barman on December 15, 2020, 07:22:24 AM
Not sure how he would feel about spending Christmas with his mother in law while unable to bark noooo:
;D