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Re: Absent Friends

#61 Post by Cacophonix » Wed Dec 26, 2018 7:20 am

Thanks for that update Ex-A.

One hopes that we will see them both back here soon.

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Re: Absent Friends

#62 Post by admin » Mon Feb 25, 2019 6:48 am

Cacophonix wrote:
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Where is Fox3 and his banana.
Pleased to welcome Fox3 back. We've missed you. :-bd

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Re: Absent Friends

#63 Post by G-CPTN » Mon Feb 25, 2019 10:10 am

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Thu Apr 05, 2018 9:48 am
Foss. I miss Foss, and wonder whether anyone on TOP ever archived his "dog's life" posts.

I was one of the many who tried to buy his book (and one of those who never received it). There was a big hoo-haa over the alleged ripoff, but as we all know, Graeme was fighting his demons and ultimately lost the fight. I'd like to see his ramblings about Daze (Daisy) brought together in one place.
For a long while I collected Foss's 'ramblings' (meant respectfully) and supplied them to those who asked.
Now long lost on a computer hard drive of a former laptop.

I, too, never received my hard copy of his book.

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Re: Absent Friends

#64 Post by Stoneboat » Wed Mar 13, 2019 10:35 pm

I have just gotten word that Tony Draper died on February 8th. He was 74. RIP Tony. :(

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#65 Post by Smeagol » Thu Mar 14, 2019 10:12 am

That is very sad news. Mr D was a forthright, down to earth but also amusing contributor on TOP. I for one will miss his comments.
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#66 Post by rgbrock1 » Tue Mar 19, 2019 2:22 pm

I, for one, am extremely saddened by the news of Mr. D's passing. RIP sir.
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#67 Post by rgbrock1 » Tue Mar 19, 2019 3:01 pm

RIP Tony.

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#68 Post by admin » Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:30 pm

Good to see you back Rgb. We've missed you.

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#69 Post by Fliegenmong » Thu May 09, 2019 10:41 am

Oh...sorry to hear about Mr Draper....I seem to recall a post about find a 'The thing on a Pirate Flag inside this mans head'?? ...twas a long time ago
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#70 Post by Ex-Ascot » Fri Jul 26, 2019 3:37 pm

Have I missed something, what has happened to the originator of this thread, Grumpy Old Fart?
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#71 Post by Boac » Fri Jul 26, 2019 3:51 pm

Who knows? Last seen here 28/12/17.

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#72 Post by Pontius Navigator » Sat Jul 27, 2019 12:11 pm

A thought, we should put an obit in our wills with instructions to our executors to post a good bye.

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#73 Post by GrumpyOldFart » Thu Aug 01, 2019 12:03 am

ExA:
Have I missed something, what has happened to the originator of this thread, Grumpy Old Fart?
Having survived sundry computer ailments, together with a number of medical issues (which I understand we are no longer allowed to discuss), I've been trying to read in for the last few days. This could take some time. I hope I can return, in due course, to my practice of contributing occasional smart-arse comments as necessary. Unless I get moderated ...
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Re: Absent Friends

#74 Post by Stoneboat » Thu Aug 01, 2019 12:34 am

Good to see you back GOF. Will be looking for you in the next quiz.

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Re: Absent Friends

#75 Post by Ex-Ascot » Thu Aug 01, 2019 4:52 am

GrumpyOldFart wrote:
Thu Aug 01, 2019 12:03 am
ExA:
Have I missed something, what has happened to the originator of this thread, Grumpy Old Fart?
Having survived sundry computer ailments, together with a number of medical issues (which I understand we are no longer allowed to discuss), I've been trying to read in for the last few days. This could take some time. I hope I can return, in due course, to my practice of contributing occasional smart-arse comments as necessary. Unless I get moderated ...
Welcome back. You had us worried there.
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Re: Absent Friends

#76 Post by admin » Thu Aug 01, 2019 5:55 am

GrumpyOldFart wrote:
Thu Aug 01, 2019 12:03 am
together with a number of medical issues (which I understand we are no longer allowed to discuss).....as necessary. Unless I get moderated ...
Don't moderate people here. Too much trouble. As for discussing medical issues, have set aside a whole area specially for that purpose, called the "Sick Bay". So those who are not particularly feeling the best have to read of others difficulties.

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Re: Absent Friends

#77 Post by Slasher » Thu Aug 01, 2019 8:46 am

Good to see you back Mr Fart. 👍🏻

WRT the post above, Sick Bay is meant when you want to literally go into the blood 'n guts of a particular ailment mate. Saying elsewhere you're a bit crook with globs of snot running out your nose though is apparently acceptable.

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Re: Absent Friends

#78 Post by ian16th » Thu Aug 01, 2019 9:07 am

Welcome home!
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Re: Absent Friends

#79 Post by Tall Bird » Thu Aug 01, 2019 9:18 am

Good to see ya back Mr Grumpy! :-h

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Re: Absent Friends

#80 Post by ricardian » Thu Aug 01, 2019 9:27 am

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