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Come Inside... => The Snug => Topic started by: Nick on May 07, 2013, 01:17:37 PM
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I have spoken to Alison.
Funeral is at 2.45 on Wednesday 15th in Rhos on Sea
She has asked me to speak at it sad24: sad24: sad24:
I will be arriving by train from London and if someone (Growler? Miss C?) can pick me up that would be good. If not I will get a cab
She sounds hyper.
The good news is that as well as selling the house she has been offered a full time job in Essex and will move there over the summer.
THW is back at university, knows that she was called the THW and has enjoyed reading his entertaining letters to her skools.
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I hope you write something betterer than that owld shite you sent me for the book.... noooo:
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You spanner monkeys have no understanding of the creative process. Speaking of spanner monkeys, Growler is meeting me at the station cloud9:
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You spanner monkeys have no understanding of the creative process. Speaking of spanner monkeys, Growler is meeting me at the station cloud9:
You'll prolly go to the wrong station.... noooo:
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I am trying to play catch up and not doing particularly well.
May I suggest that we send in an advance team to try and make the church or wherever the service is going to be held 'Nick proof'. That is Mr Warren proof rather than stealing proof, oh you know what I mean.
It is nice that Alison has asked you to speak Nick.
Mr C and I will certainly be attending.
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Sorry am away on holiday all next week
I reckon Nick will do a superb job
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I have just sent Growler instructions about NEXT Wednesday. scared2:
What can possibly go wrong?
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It will be like Benny Hill, meets Carry On ,meets Dick Emery ,meets Norman Wisdom scared2:
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I fear you are right noooo: Miss C and Mr C are coming too scared2:
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You spanner monkeys have no understanding of the creative process. Speaking of spanner monkeys, Growler is meeting me at the station cloud9:
Talk like that about me again like, and I'kll make sure the piggin' train doesn't stop there.
I'll sabaotage it. It'll be fun. eveilgrin:
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I have just sent Growler instructions about NEXT Wednesday. scared2:
What can possibly go wrong?
With you? whistle:
Friggin' loads you, great heavin' gawpy apeman. ::)
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It will be like Benny Hill, meets Carry On ,meets Dick Emery ,meets Norman Wisdom scared2:
evil:
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I am trying to play catch up and not doing particularly well.
May I suggest that we send in an advance team to try and make the church or wherever the service is going to be held 'Nick proof'. That is Mr Warren proof rather than stealing proof, oh you know what I mean.
It is nice that Alison has asked you to speak Nick.
Mr C and I will certainly be attending.
Looking forward to finally catching up with lickle chicky and associated geezer. cloud9:
have you actually warned him about me btw, as I don't want him in for any nasty suprises like. noooo:
I'm sure Nick will fill him in with the 'finer' or not so fine details. whistle:
Just wish this was happening in considerably happier circumstances.
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I have spoken to Alison.
Funeral is at 2.45 on Wednesday 15th in Rhos on Sea
She has asked me to speak at it sad24: sad24: sad24:
I will be arriving by train from London and if someone (Growler? Miss C?) can pick me up that would be good. If not I will get a cab
She sounds hyper.
The good news is that as well as selling the house she has been offered a full time job in Essex and will move there over the summer.
THW is back at university, knows that she was called the THW and has enjoyed reading his entertaining letters to her skools.
Will they play American trilogy,,,,,,,,,,, rubschin: ( see playing in the kennel )..
just a suggestion,.....
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gROWLER says he will see me next Thursday Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead
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I am trying to play catch up and not doing particularly well.
May I suggest that we send in an advance team to try and make the church or wherever the service is going to be held 'Nick proof'. That is Mr Warren proof rather than stealing proof, oh you know what I mean.
It is nice that Alison has asked you to speak Nick.
Mr C and I will certainly be attending.
Looking forward to finally catching up with lickle chicky and associated geezer. cloud9:
have you actually warned him about me btw, as I don't want him in for any nasty suprises like. noooo:
I'm sure Nick will fill him in with the 'finer' or not so fine details. whistle:
Just wish this was happening in considerably happier circumstances.
He has met Nick, he knows I associate with reprobates in here and on FB he is a very grumpy scientist what could possibly go wrong?
Are you allowed to have fights at funerals like wot you are at weddings?
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I had a fight at the last funeral but one that I went to rubschin:
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gROWLER says he will see me next Thursday Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead
As I always say like..."better late than never" Thumbs:
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I am trying to play catch up and not doing particularly well.
May I suggest that we send in an advance team to try and make the church or wherever the service is going to be held 'Nick proof'. That is Mr Warren proof rather than stealing proof, oh you know what I mean.
It is nice that Alison has asked you to speak Nick.
Mr C and I will certainly be attending.
Looking forward to finally catching up with lickle chicky and associated geezer. cloud9:
have you actually warned him about me btw, as I don't want him in for any nasty suprises like. noooo:
I'm sure Nick will fill him in with the 'finer' or not so fine details. whistle:
Just wish this was happening in considerably happier circumstances.
He has met Nick, he knows I associate with reprobates in here and on FB he is a very grumpy scientist what could possibly go wrong?
Are you allowed to have fights at funerals like wot you are at weddings?
Oh, well if he's met Nick, what werserer could he possibly expect then ey, EY? rubschin:
Answers on a Anna Log postcard. cloud9:
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I am trying to play catch up and not doing particularly well.
May I suggest that we send in an advance team to try and make the church or wherever the service is going to be held 'Nick proof'. That is Mr Warren proof rather than stealing proof, oh you know what I mean.
It is nice that Alison has asked you to speak Nick.
Mr C and I will certainly be attending.
Looking forward to finally catching up with lickle chicky and associated geezer. cloud9:
have you actually warned him about me btw, as I don't want him in for any nasty suprises like. noooo:
I'm sure Nick will fill him in with the 'finer' or not so fine details. whistle:
Just wish this was happening in considerably happier circumstances.
He has met Nick, he knows I associate with reprobates in here and on FB he is a very grumpy scientist what could possibly go wrong?
Are you allowed to have fights at funerals like wot you are at weddings?
Reprobates you say?
Please, pray me lickle chucky egg, what EXACRLY does that mean, roughly speaking exactly like?
Mad scientist you say?
I like the mad bit, as I do do mad...lots and loads of. Thumbs:
Me bruvver's a ex scientist, summat to do with test tubes bunsen berners, acids and dodgy experiments and such stuff, so I'm already clued up on what to sort of expect.....a completey foreing langwidge. whistle:
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Like Steve, I'm on holiday next week so won't be able to attend. But wherever I am (somewhere in the Lake District) I will pause for a few moments of reflection around 1445hr's next Wednesday sad24:
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I'll be doing the same Jom. sad24:
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'Having been one of the fortunate few to have met Mal, I really don't think he'd appreciate you getting too morose tbh. noooo:
He was a wiley owld buzzard that faced lifes problems (including me whistle: 0 ) absolutely head on, no holds barred, so, raise a glass instead i say, and crack a joke to him...preferably a derty one.
I'm pretty damned sure he'd appreciate that from 'up there'. lol:Thumbs:
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:thumbsup:
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He enjoyed Tit Monday :thumbsup: (sadly delayed this year I note sad24:)
Stiill, we can all look forward to that :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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He enjoyed Tit Monday :thumbsup: (sadly delayed this year I note sad24:)
Stiill, we can all look forward to that :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
You're a tit EVERY day! Thumbs:
I'm sure he appreciated that too! Thumbs:
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I am trying to play catch up and not doing particularly well.
May I suggest that we send in an advance team to try and make the church or wherever the service is going to be held 'Nick proof'. That is Mr Warren proof rather than stealing proof, oh you know what I mean.
It is nice that Alison has asked you to speak Nick.
Mr C and I will certainly be attending.
Looking forward to finally catching up with lickle chicky and associated geezer. cloud9:
have you actually warned him about me btw, as I don't want him in for any nasty suprises like. noooo:
I'm sure Nick will fill him in with the 'finer' or not so fine details. whistle:
Just wish this was happening in considerably happier circumstances.
He has met Nick, he knows I associate with reprobates in here and on FB he is a very grumpy scientist what could possibly go wrong?
Are you allowed to have fights at funerals like wot you are at weddings?
Reprobates you say?
Please, pray me lickle chucky egg, what EXACRLY does that mean, roughly speaking exactly like?
Mad scientist you say?
I like the mad bit, as I do do mad...lots and loads of. Thumbs:
Me bruvver's a ex scientist, summat to do with test tubes bunsen berners, acids and dodgy experiments and such stuff, so I'm already clued up on what to sort of expect.....a completey foreing langwidge. whistle:
All will be fine he speaks normal speak most of the time. Put it this way when he says 'it's not rocket science' he really means it and isn't interested. ;)
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You spanner monkeys have no understanding of the creative process. Speaking of spanner monkeys, Growler is meeting me at the station cloud9:
You'll prolly go to the wrong station.... noooo:
Next to the iced buns.
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As ever I will join in virtually with events while wishing I could be there in person. :thumbsup:
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As ever I will join in virtually with events while wishing I could be there in person. :thumbsup:
I'll be VIRTUALLY going out me 'ed, being stuck in the company of ole numb nuts all afternoon. ::)
I may take and set some tomatoe sauce sachets on fire, you know, just to ger'on 'is tits like. Thumbs:
I sincerely hope you lot will be appreciating what I'm going to have to go through next Wednesday afternoon on all of you's behalf..... providing 'cow tv' doesn't lob a spanner in the werks like. whistle:
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I will sit between you and keep the peace. angel1
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I will sit between you and keep the peace. angel1
You're a poppet, dya know that. cloud9:
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You spanner monkeys have no understanding of the creative process. Speaking of spanner monkeys, Growler is meeting me at the station cloud9:
You'll prolly go to the wrong station.... noooo:
Next to the iced buns.
happy001
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Apparently Snoopy had selected this for his funeral some time ago. Alison has asked me to read it. I am in floods already sad24: sad24: sad24: sad24:
They are not long, the weeping and the laughter,
Love and desire and hate;
I think they have no portion after
We pass the gate.
They are not long, the days of wine and roses:
Out of a misty dream
Our path emerges for a while, then closes
Within a dream.
Ernest Dowson 1867 - 1900
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:'(
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Wise words......
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Apparently Snoopy had selected this for his funeral some time ago. Alison has asked me to read it. I am in floods already sad24: sad24: sad24: sad24:
They are not long, the weeping and the laughter,
Love and desire and hate;
I think they have no portion after
We pass the gate.
They are not long, the days of wine and roses:
Out of a misty dream
Our path emerges for a while, then closes
Within a dream.
Ernest Dowson 1867 - 1900
Good man! Thumbs:
Picked something short so that everybody could get stuck into the booze PDQ....
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Apparently Snoopy had selected this for his funeral some time ago. Alison has asked me to read it. I am in floods already sad24: sad24: sad24: sad24:
They are not long, the weeping and the laughter,
Love and desire and hate;
I think they have no portion after
We pass the gate.
They are not long, the days of wine and roses:
Out of a misty dream
Our path emerges for a while, then closes
Within a dream.
Ernest Dowson 1867 - 1900
Good man! Thumbs:
Picked something short so that everybody could get stuck into the booze PDQ....
Spank2:
Snoopy would have larfed though. sad32:
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Yes ::) Dowson died of booze at the age of 32
His main achievement was to invent the phrase "days of wine and roses"
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Yes ::) Dowson died of booze at the age of 32
His main achievement was to invent the phrase "days of wine and roses"
And that piano thing.... rubschin:
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Ernest Dowson 1867 - 1900
Dowson died of booze at the age of 32
It must have preserved him well if they didn't notice he had died for a year. rubschin:
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Yes ::) Dowson died of booze at the age of 32
His main achievement was to invent the phrase "days of wine and roses"
And that piano thing.... rubschin:
happy001
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Ernest Dowson 1867 - 1900
Dowson died of booze at the age of 32
It must have preserved him well if they didn't notice he had died for a year. rubschin:
Darwin stumbles noooo: noooo:
2 August 1867 – 23 February 1900
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Apparently Snoopy had selected this for his funeral some time ago. Alison has asked me to read it. I am in floods already sad24: sad24: sad24: sad24:
They are not long, the weeping and the laughter,
Love and desire and hate;
I think they have no portion after
We pass the gate.
They are not long, the days of wine and roses:
Out of a misty dream
Our path emerges for a while, then closes
Within a dream.
Ernest Dowson 1867 - 1900
Good words
Old Ernest Dowson didn't get a great innings did he
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Apparently Snoopy had selected this for his funeral some time ago. Alison has asked me to read it. I am in floods already sad24: sad24: sad24: sad24:
They are not long, the weeping and the laughter,
Love and desire and hate;
I think they have no portion after
We pass the gate.
They are not long, the days of wine and roses:
Out of a misty dream
Our path emerges for a while, then closes
Within a dream.
Ernest Dowson 1867 - 1900
Good words
Old Ernest Dowson didn't get a great innings did he
Who did he play for...?
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Apparently Snoopy had selected this for his funeral some time ago. Alison has asked me to read it. I am in floods already sad24: sad24: sad24: sad24:
They are not long, the weeping and the laughter,
Love and desire and hate;
I think they have no portion after
We pass the gate.
They are not long, the days of wine and roses:
Out of a misty dream
Our path emerges for a while, then closes
Within a dream.
Ernest Dowson 1867 - 1900
Good words
Old Ernest Dowson didn't get a great innings did he
No, 32, I hear whistle:
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Apparently Snoopy had selected this for his funeral some time ago. Alison has asked me to read it. I am in floods already sad24: sad24: sad24: sad24:
They are not long, the weeping and the laughter,
Love and desire and hate;
I think they have no portion after
We pass the gate.
They are not long, the days of wine and roses:
Out of a misty dream
Our path emerges for a while, then closes
Within a dream.
Ernest Dowson 1867 - 1900
Good words
Old Ernest Dowson didn't get a great innings did he
No, 32, I hear whistle:
Was that this birthday or next birthday?
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Admit it point:
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Admit it point:
In his 33rd year. whistle: lol:
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Apparently Snoopy had selected this for his funeral some time ago. Alison has asked me to read it. I am in floods already sad24: sad24: sad24: sad24:
They are not long, the weeping and the laughter,
Love and desire and hate;
I think they have no portion after
We pass the gate.
They are not long, the days of wine and roses:
Out of a misty dream
Our path emerges for a while, then closes
Within a dream.
Ernest Dowson 1867 - 1900
Good words
Old Ernest Dowson didn't get a great innings did he
Who did he play for...?
Fecking great. Thumbs: Snoops would have larfed at that. :thumbsup:
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Apparently Snoopy had selected this for his funeral some time ago. Alison has asked me to read it. I am in floods already sad24: sad24: sad24: sad24:
They are not long, the weeping and the laughter,
Love and desire and hate;
I think they have no portion after
We pass the gate.
They are not long, the days of wine and roses:
Out of a misty dream
Our path emerges for a while, then closes
Within a dream.
Ernest Dowson 1867 - 1900
Good words
Old Ernest Dowson didn't get a great innings did he
Who did he play for...?
Fecking great. Thumbs: Snoops would have larfed at that. :thumbsup:
lol: lol: lol:
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lol: lol: Good grief are we going to have to dig out our Pedants Club ties for this funeral? I don't know where mine is I haven't worn it for ages.
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lol: lol: Good grief are we going to have to dig out our Pedants Club ties for this funeral? I don't know where mine is I haven't worn it for ages.
Is it with the scarf...? whistle:
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Tribute ones available.
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs22.postimg.org%2Fikuaifucd%2FSnoopy.jpg&hash=9300ba9f44b2d9427c5291be7133d0f992cf8e1f) (http://postimg.org/image/ikuaifucd/)
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Tribute ones available.
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs22.postimg.org%2Fikuaifucd%2FSnoopy.jpg&hash=9300ba9f44b2d9427c5291be7133d0f992cf8e1f) (http://postimg.org/image/ikuaifucd/)
cloud9:
Not sure that Woodstock could cope and BM just stop it. Tsk nonono:
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If I don't get up in time tomorrow, i just wish to send my loving thoughts to friends and family.
Good night, God bless Snoops. X
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10.13 from Euston and being met by Growler at Colwyn Bay IF he can find it noooo: noooo: noooo:
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I hope all goes well.
We are reliant on the VP ambassadors to convey our sorrow and support to the family. sad24:
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I hope all goes well.
We are reliant on the VP ambassadors to convey our sorrow and support to the family. sad24:
Wot he said ^^^
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Ditto.
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10.13 from Euston and being met by Growler at Colwyn Bay IF he can find it noooo: noooo: noooo:
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Hope the train gets a puncture now for that.^^^
Sad day indeed. cry:
I'll behave. angel1
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Hope it all goes well. Not an easy day for so many incl the VP deputation.
RIP Snoopy
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My thoughts are with everybody representing the VP today...
I'm sure you'll put on a good show! Thumbs:
We're sending a furry oaf, the ginger nut and the delightful Miss C for the glamour angle - a representative cross section of the pub me thinks! lol:
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Leaving here at 19 so will get there in plenty of time. I have cake for Growler ( Sorry it's chocolate not fruit) and Hobnobs for Nick. I have tissues. I will sit between Nick and Growler if necessary.
Oh have umbrella too it is pissing down here and checking forecast will be doing much the same in Wales.
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Leaving here at 19 so will get there in plenty of time. I have cake for Growler ( Sorry it's chocolate not fruit) and Hobnobs for Nick. I have tissues. I will sit between Nick and Growler if necessary.
Oh have umbrella too it is pissing down here and checking forecast will be doing much the same in Wales.
You clearly do give a flying fuck don't you...? happy100
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Of course she does. As do we all.
My thoughts are with all of Malcolm's family and friends today.
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Think we need to get that water bowl washed, engraved and put on the window cill in the alcove.
A sad day indeed. Bye Snoops.
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Growler is asking me questions about my train scared2:
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Growler is asking me questions about my train scared2:
I likes trains. cloud9:
I may change my mind and go on one instead. rubschin:
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My thoughts are with everybody representing the VP today...
I'm sure you'll put on a good show! Thumbs:
We're sending a furry oaf, the ginger nut and the delightful Miss C for the glamour angle - a representative cross section of the pub me thinks! lol:
OI, bloody you, chav lad. Angry9:
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Leaving here at 19 so will get there in plenty of time. I have cake for Growler ( Sorry it's chocolate not fruit) and Hobnobs for Nick. I have tissues. I will sit between Nick and Growler if necessary.
Oh have umbrella too it is pissing down here and checking forecast will be doing much the same in Wales.
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Leaving here at 19 so will get there in plenty of time. I have cake for Growler ( Sorry it's chocolate not fruit) and Hobnobs for Nick. I have tissues. I will sit between Nick and Growler if necessary.
Oh have umbrella too it is pissing down here and checking forecast will be doing much the same in Wales.
eeek:
On a less sombre day that post would have earned a eeek: two shutup: and a Shocked:
Bear the standard well you three (visions of Wizard of Oz for some reason)
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A sad day.
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sad24: sad24: sad24:
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I hope all goes well.
We are reliant on the VP ambassadors to convey our sorrow and support to the family. sad24:
Wot he said ^^^
Wot they said......xx
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2:45 for those that didn't know.
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Thanks Growler ~ I shall set aside some time for quiet reflection then.
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Have you a dog in Heaven, Lord?
Is there room for just one more?
Cause we send our dog to you today;
he'll be waiting at your door.
Please take him into Heaven, Lord.
And keep him there for me,
just feed him, pet him, love him, Lord,
that’s all he'll ask of Thee.
Apey and I will be at work today, but we will raises a glass.
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Thanks Growler ~ I shall set aside some time for quiet reflection then.
^^^ wot Uncle said ^^^
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It is time.... sad24:
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It is time.... sad24:
Got his song bastling out here ........ sad24:
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sad32:
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Farewell sad24:
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Bye Snoopy :'(
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Cheers Snoopy....
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He will have appreciated all those posts up there ^^^, and the pages before, of that I'm sure.
Wouldn't have been particulary comfy with 'em knowing the grumpy owld goat that I had the privelidge of meeting once, but appreciative all the same.
Very sad, but even more so after talking to his flock.
I was close to tears talking to his young cubs afterwards.
Such brave little fellahs, and so tragic losing their dad at such a young age.
Feel meself fillin' up now just writing and thinking about them tbqh.
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Yup we got invited back to the house and big hugs all round and hugs for
She shillla Shileghleh Garfield too, who is luvverly
wE ALSO MET mRS sNOOPY#1 eeek:
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Yup we got invited back to the house and big hugs all round and hugs for She shillla Shileghleh Garfield too, who is luvverly
wE ALSO MET mRS sNOOPY#1 eeek:
Cannot argue with that.
Thouroughly delightful, and very pretty too. cloud9:
Mrs S #2.
Did you see my stunned look and wide open gob when she introduced herself to me Nick? Shocked: lol:
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No, you always look like that
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Yup we got invited back to the house and big hugs all round and hugs for She shillla Shileghleh Garfield too, who is luvverly
wE ALSO MET mRS sNOOPY#1 eeek:
Cannot argue with that.
Thouroughly delightful, and very pretty too. cloud9:
Mrs S #2.
Did you see my stunned look and wide open gob when she introduced herself to me Nick? Shocked: lol:
And Garfield is welcome to curl up on my lap anytime
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Yup we got invited back to the house and big hugs all round and hugs for She shillla Shileghleh Garfield too, who is luvverly
wE ALSO MET mRS sNOOPY#1 eeek:
Cannot argue with that.
Thouroughly delightful, and very pretty too. cloud9:
Mrs S #2.
Did you see my stunned look and wide open gob when she introduced herself to me Nick? Shocked: lol:
And Garfield is welcome to curl up on my lap anytime
Well that's the last we'll be seeing of her in here now then. ::)
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She may like Hob Nobs and Miss C gave me 2 packets cloud9:
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Apologies for rejoining this thread a tad late. As posted previously, I'm up in the Lake District at the mo and at the time of the funeral I did have a few moments of reflection while stood on a beach at Solway Firth. sad24:
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Yup we got invited back to the house and big hugs all round and hugs for She shillla Shileghleh Garfield too, who is luvverly
wE ALSO MET mRS sNOOPY#1 eeek:
Cannot argue with that.
Thouroughly delightful, and very pretty too. cloud9:
Mrs S #2.
Did you see my stunned look and wide open gob when she introduced herself to me Nick? Shocked: lol:
Met THW for the first time too btw.
Another thouroughly luvlee and pretty gerl. cloud9:
Tell you summat. Snoops did a fine job raising those nippers to the standard that both he and Alison have done.
We all know he had the usual problems with them all, but he must have been so proud.
My only regret now on reflection is that I didn't speak to his brother. cry:
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Agreed :thumbsup:
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Agreed :thumbsup:
Did you speak to his bruv Nick?
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No. His bruv seemed to be on the shy and retiring side though
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It sounds like it all went as well as these things can... Well done Miss C , Nick and Fluffy...
I have to say I was just getting to know Snoopy when this disaster happened and am sad that I never got the chance to know him better....
I just hope that he is watching from where ever he is and sees how much love and respect there was for him here...
It is a measure of the man..
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Yup we got invited back to the house and big hugs all round and hugs for She shillla Shileghleh Garfield too, who is luvverly
wE ALSO MET mRS sNOOPY#1 eeek:
Cannot argue with that.
Thouroughly delightful, and very pretty too. cloud9:
Mrs S #2.
Did you see my stunned look and wide open gob when she introduced herself to me Nick? Shocked: lol:
Met THW for the first time too btw.
Another thouroughly luvlee and pretty gerl. cloud9:
Tell you summat. Snoops did a fine job raising those nippers to the standard that both he and Alison have done.
We all know he had the usual problems with them all, but he must have been so proud.
My only regret now on reflection is that I didn't speak to his brother. cry:
Thumbs: glad all ok.........
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Thanks for the update boys.... Thumbs:
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This is all very strange. Quite a few of my posts about Snoopy have disappeared from two threads this one and the RIP Snoopy thread. I posted about his funeral at about 7pm last night once we had reached our destination.
Yesterdays post was from the heart today's is too although a little of the emotion ahs dissipated.
The service was short and simple but emotional none the less, Nick read a poem. and when we were outside the building I was talking to Alison and Amy and said the 'lil bruv' often got a mention, he was standing behind us so I was introduced and had a chat with him Nick is right he seems shy.
We were planning on going for a pint when we were asked back to the house. How strange it seemed to be in the house that so many rants had issued forth from. To see the fireplaces where he had lit the fires. The windows that he had painted when tarting the house up ready to sell. We happened to end up standing by bookshelves and as book lovers started studying the shelves, Alison walked past and said that one book shelf was full of history books the other philosophy books. One caught my eye and I asked if she minded if I had a look, (it was about neither history nor philosophy) rather plants that heal. I am looking into the use of turmeric as an anti inflammatory and pain killer along with chilli. It turned out that the book belonged to Snoops and that he had done the same thing. Alison told me to keep the book. Awkwardly I asked if she was sure, she was, I have the book with me now. She is a very lovely and very brave woman.
Amy is a beautiful young woman who seemed poised and at ease with herself and us lot. She had a BF in tow and she must have been a great strength to her mother and brothers.
Malcolm's first wife was there with Sheilagh and her husband, Sheilagh is as she seems on her CH was playing a supporting role and mum seemed very nice.
The feeling in the house was one of warmth and love. I didn't get much chance to speak to the boys other than to tell them that their dad would have been so proud of them. They flitted around at ease.
The only thing that I would add is that (for me) somehow the service wasn't enough for the man that I knew. I don't really know what I mean by that but there it is.
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I understand what you mean miss C. You explained it beautifully.
For those of us who did not have the pleasure of meeting him personally, I think it is a true testament to a man to have moved so many from such a distance. It was emotional in the virtual world too. Our thoughts were with all of you yesterday and I'm certain you made a fine VP ambassador Miss C.
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Thanks for the lovely words miss C...
I'm sorry, I have no idea what happened top your previous posts.... noooo:
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Thanks all. What a lovely description you have given Miss C, Growler and Nick. All seem exactly right for the person we knew here. cloud9:
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Good to read from afar that it all went well.
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Bloody hate crems.
Thery all have those little chimleys that look so final.
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Bloody hate crems.
Thery all have those little chimleys that look so final.
They are fairly final.... lol:
I much prefer a cremation to a funeral... you have to do the whole bloody thing twice at a funeral... noooo:
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Bloody hate crems.
Thery all have those little chimleys that look so final.
They are fairly final.... lol:
I much prefer a cremation to a funeral... you have to do the whole bloody thing twice at a funeral... noooo:
I know, Iknow, but...but rubschin:....oh I dunno. You know wori mean like don't you. cry:
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I'm not religious. More scientific.
I do wonder....and don't laf' please, 'cus absolutelty NOBODY knows, but I do always wonder if there is some possibilty of whoever's in 'that box' actually knows what's going on sort of, but isn't physically able for that to be known.
Terrifies me a bit tbqh.
daft I know, but we just don't know.
Soz like. redface:
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Thank you to Miss C, Mr C, Growler and Nick for representing the VP at the service, and Miss C for the full description.
This is the first time I have lost a 'virtual' friend like this and it is strange that I find all the same kind of memories of his sage words come back, just like those of people I have known and lost in 'real life'.
I hope it was some comfort to his family that he will never be forgotten by people he never met in person, as well as the many he will have helped and supported (and chastised!) in the flesh.
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It is indeed a strange one Darwin you are right. I only met Malcolm one. Mr C and I had a pub lunch with him. Real food real pub eeek: We had shared many PM's over the years some quite detailed and intimate I suppose, if only because we seemed to have lived in the same places and so rather than bore folks with tales of river banks and watering holes we had been in so he was a virtual friend but the grief is just the same. evil:
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I'd just like to echo what others have said on this thread, well done for attending chaps and chapesse, and thanks for your descriptions of the day, made me feel little closer :thumbsup:
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Thank you to Miss C, Mr C, Growler and Nick for representing the VP at the service, and Miss C for the full description.
This is the first time I have lost a 'virtual' friend like this and it is strange that I find all the same kind of memories of his sage words come back, just like those of people I have known and lost in 'real life'.
I hope it was some comfort to his family that he will never be forgotten by people he never met in person, as well as the many he will have helped and supported (and chastised!) in the flesh.
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It is indeed a strange one Darwin you are right. I only met Malcolm one. Mr C and I had a pub lunch with him. Real food real pub eeek: We had shared many PM's over the years some quite detailed and intimate I suppose, if only because we seemed to have lived in the same places and so rather than bore folks with tales of river banks and watering holes we had been in so he was a virtual friend but the grief is just the same. evil:
There were multiple Malcoms? eeek: