Absent Friends
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Thanks for that update Ex-A.
One hopes that we will see them both back here soon.
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One hopes that we will see them both back here soon.
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Pleased to welcome Fox3 back. We've missed you.
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For a long while I collected Foss's 'ramblings' (meant respectfully) and supplied them to those who asked.Magnus wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 9:48 amFoss. 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.
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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I have just gotten word that Tony Draper died on February 8th. He was 74. RIP Tony.
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The Draper super computer.
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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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I, for one, am extremely saddened by the news of Mr. D's passing. RIP sir.
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Good to see you back Rgb. We've missed you.
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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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Have I missed something, what has happened to the originator of this thread, Grumpy Old Fart?
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Who knows? Last seen here 28/12/17.
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A thought, we should put an obit in our wills with instructions to our executors to post a good bye.
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ExA:
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 ...Have I missed something, what has happened to the originator of this thread, Grumpy Old Fart?
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I may soon have to start biting people.
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Good to see you back GOF. Will be looking for you in the next quiz.
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Welcome back. You had us worried there.GrumpyOldFart wrote: ↑Thu Aug 01, 2019 12:03 amExA:
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 ...Have I missed something, what has happened to the originator of this thread, Grumpy Old Fart?
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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.GrumpyOldFart wrote: ↑Thu Aug 01, 2019 12:03 amtogether with a number of medical issues (which I understand we are no longer allowed to discuss).....as necessary. Unless I get moderated ...
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Re: Absent Friends
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.
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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Good to see ya back Mr Grumpy!
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Welcome back GOF
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