Horizondave Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 As a Blues fan and a person who was a season ticket holder in the great years of the 70's I am particularly sad to hear of the passing of 'The Cat' Peter Bonetti. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-legend-peter-the-cat-bonetti-dies-aged-78-a4412866.html 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 11 minutes ago, Horizondave said: As a Blues fan and a person who was a season ticket holder in the great years of the 70's I am particularly sad to hear of the passing of 'The Cat' Peter Bonetti. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-legend-peter-the-cat-bonetti-dies-aged-78-a4412866.html Even though he played for a team we Ranger's fans despise, he was a bloody good goalkeeper. RIP 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemondropkid Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 (edited) Just caught it all at the tail-end of C4 news tonight. Tim Brooke-Taylor, Sir Stirling Moss and Peter Bonetti on the same day, very sad. Heart-breaking like many others at the moment they won't get a proper send off. Edited April 12, 2020 by Lemondropkid 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Lemondropkid said: Just caught it all at the tail-end of C4 news tonight. Tim Brooke-Taylor, Sir Stirling Moss and Peter Bonetti on the same day, very sad. Heart-breaking like many others at the moment they won't get a proper send off. Very sad, they are restricting funerals to 10 people here at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunDon Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 All will be sadly missed. Watched Tim on The Goodies every episode and Stirling Moss was a giant in motor racing, the only sport I watch now on telly. ☹️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqualung Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 3 hours ago, boydeste said: Very sad, they are restricting funerals to 10 people here at the moment Agreed, my 46 year old cousin passed away on good Friday. When the funeral eventually gets Arranged, 10 only. So me and me old mum won't be able to attend. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Didn't realise TBT helped write this sketch 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Golfer Doug Sanders has passed at 86. 20 Tour wins but no majors, he had a 3 footer to beat Nicklaus in an Open but missed and lost in a playoff. RIP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Brian Dennehy gone at 81. Played the Sheriff in First Blood with Stallone, as well as many others over the years. Great actor IMO 1 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Golfingboy said: Brian Dennehy gone at 81. Played the Sheriff in First Blood with Stallone, as well as many others over the years. Great actor IMO Was watching him a few days ago in Cocoon and was wondering then if he was still alive, now I know. Sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 My missus met him in London once,we have a picture on our wall.Don't think he knew the missus but happily posed for the pic. He had a good innings and was a fine actor. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWA Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 No-one anyone here knows, but a mate's dad in the UK. The point of mentioning it is because they're only allowed 5 at the graveside otherwise the funeral will be called off, and he's had to pay for security at the cemetery gates. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Sad to see that Norman Hunter has succumbed to coronavirus. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 51 minutes ago, coxyhog said: Sad to see that Norman Hunter has succumbed to coronavirus. Yes, very sad news https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52246007 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers4Life Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Former Colts great Mike Curtis dies at 77 nfl/former-colts-great-mike-curtis-dies-at-77 Curtis is not only remembered for his greatest on the field, but even better known for taking out a drunken fan who ran onto the field and tried to run off with the ball during a 1971 game against the Dolphins. Here's the clip (no sound). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Smooth Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 I lost my dad over the weekend. Though he was a prime candidate to catch the Corona virus, it wasn't from that. He died in his sleep from what I was told by my sister. He had suffered from a combination of several ailments that had plagued him the last years of his life and made his quality of life less than stellar. He enjoyed hearing of my travels over the years and a few stories gathered from many long drinking sessions among expat mates and fellow travelers, especially when in Pattaya. I bought him a beer mug from the Guinness brewery in Dublin when I took a tour and told him what an absolutely gorgeous country Ireland was and the people among the friendliest people on earth I had ever met. As he was half Irish, he would have loved having the chance to see it himself but never did. I think he lived somewhat vicariously through me and many times wish he could have enjoyed a pint with me during those moments. He was 78 and lived longer in retired life than do most men who had a career in law enforcement, for which I was grateful for that. I'm sad I wasn't there to tell him that I loved him and goodbye, but am comforted in knowing his suffering is no more. He will be with me in spirit from now on. I'll miss him deeply. RIP Dad. 6 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farangme Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, Mr. Smooth said: I lost my dad over the weekend. Though he was a prime candidate to catch the Corona virus, it wasn't from that. He died in his sleep from what I was told by my sister. He had suffered from a combination of several ailments that had plagued him the last years of his life and made his quality of life less than stellar. He enjoyed hearing of my travels over the years and a few stories gathered from many long drinking sessions among expat mates and fellow travelers, especially when in Pattaya. I bought him a beer mug from the Guinness brewery in Dublin when I took a tour and told him what an absolutely gorgeous country Ireland was and the people among the friendliest people on earth I had ever met. As he was half Irish, he would have loved having the chance to see it himself but never did. I think he lived somewhat vicariously through me and many times wish he could have enjoyed a pint with me during those moments. He was 78 and lived longer in retired life than do most men who had a career in law enforcement, for which I was grateful for that. I'm sad I wasn't there to tell him that I loved him and goodbye, but am comforted in knowing his suffering is no more. He will be with me in spirit from now on. I'll miss him deeply. RIP Dad. Very sorry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 8 minutes ago, Mr. Smooth said: I lost my dad over the weekend. Though he was a prime candidate to catch the Corona virus, it wasn't from that. He died in his sleep from what I was told by my sister. He had suffered from a combination of several ailments that had plagued him the last years of his life and made his quality of life less than stellar. He enjoyed hearing of my travels over the years and a few stories gathered from many long drinking sessions among expat mates and fellow travelers, especially when in Pattaya. I bought him a beer mug from the Guinness brewery in Dublin when I took a tour and told him what an absolutely gorgeous country Ireland was and the people among the friendliest people on earth I had ever met. As he was half Irish, he would have loved having the chance to see it himself but never did. I think he lived somewhat vicariously through me and many times wish he could have enjoyed a pint with me during those moments. He was 78 and lived longer in retired life than do most men who had a career in law enforcement, for which I was grateful for that. I'm sad I wasn't there to tell him that I loved him and goodbye, but am comforted in knowing his suffering is no more. He will be with me in spirit from now on. I'll miss him deeply. RIP Dad. Sorry for your loss mate, it sounds like you have spent alot of quality time with your dad. Remember the good times. RIP 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starshine Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 10 minutes ago, Mr. Smooth said: I lost my dad over the weekend. Though he was a prime candidate to catch the Corona virus, it wasn't from that. He died in his sleep from what I was told by my sister. He had suffered from a combination of several ailments that had plagued him the last years of his life and made his quality of life less than stellar. He enjoyed hearing of my travels over the years and a few stories gathered from many long drinking sessions among expat mates and fellow travelers, especially when in Pattaya. I bought him a beer mug from the Guinness brewery in Dublin when I took a tour and told him what an absolutely gorgeous country Ireland was and the people among the friendliest people on earth I had ever met. As he was half Irish, he would have loved having the chance to see it himself but never did. I think he lived somewhat vicariously through me and many times wish he could have enjoyed a pint with me during those moments. He was 78 and lived longer in retired life than do most men who had a career in law enforcement, for which I was grateful for that. I'm sad I wasn't there to tell him that I loved him and goodbye, but am comforted in knowing his suffering is no more. He will be with me in spirit from now on. I'll miss him deeply. RIP Dad. Deeply sorry to hear that. R.I.P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 @Mr. Smooth sorry for your loss , I hope the Covid restrictions where you live don't impact too much on the funeral arrangements 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nampla69 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 26 minutes ago, Mr. Smooth said: I lost my dad over the weekend. Though he was a prime candidate to catch the Corona virus, it wasn't from that. He died in his sleep from what I was told by my sister. He had suffered from a combination of several ailments that had plagued him the last years of his life and made his quality of life less than stellar. He enjoyed hearing of my travels over the years and a few stories gathered from many long drinking sessions among expat mates and fellow travelers, especially when in Pattaya. I bought him a beer mug from the Guinness brewery in Dublin when I took a tour and told him what an absolutely gorgeous country Ireland was and the people among the friendliest people on earth I had ever met. As he was half Irish, he would have loved having the chance to see it himself but never did. I think he lived somewhat vicariously through me and many times wish he could have enjoyed a pint with me during those moments. He was 78 and lived longer in retired life than do most men who had a career in law enforcement, for which I was grateful for that. I'm sad I wasn't there to tell him that I loved him and goodbye, but am comforted in knowing his suffering is no more. He will be with me in spirit from now on. I'll miss him deeply. RIP Dad. A traditional Irish blessing I remember using for my own dad. RIP “May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face…” 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 50 minutes ago, Mr. Smooth said: I lost my dad over the weekend. Though he was a prime candidate to catch the Corona virus, it wasn't from that. He died in his sleep from what I was told by my sister. He had suffered from a combination of several ailments that had plagued him the last years of his life and made his quality of life less than stellar. He enjoyed hearing of my travels over the years and a few stories gathered from many long drinking sessions among expat mates and fellow travelers, especially when in Pattaya. I bought him a beer mug from the Guinness brewery in Dublin when I took a tour and told him what an absolutely gorgeous country Ireland was and the people among the friendliest people on earth I had ever met. As he was half Irish, he would have loved having the chance to see it himself but never did. I think he lived somewhat vicariously through me and many times wish he could have enjoyed a pint with me during those moments. He was 78 and lived longer in retired life than do most men who had a career in law enforcement, for which I was grateful for that. I'm sad I wasn't there to tell him that I loved him and goodbye, but am comforted in knowing his suffering is no more. He will be with me in spirit from now on. I'll miss him deeply. RIP Dad. Sorry to hear of your loss. RIP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 53 minutes ago, Mr. Smooth said: I lost my dad over the weekend. Though he was a prime candidate to catch the Corona virus, it wasn't from that. He died in his sleep from what I was told by my sister. He had suffered from a combination of several ailments that had plagued him the last years of his life and made his quality of life less than stellar. He enjoyed hearing of my travels over the years and a few stories gathered from many long drinking sessions among expat mates and fellow travelers, especially when in Pattaya. I bought him a beer mug from the Guinness brewery in Dublin when I took a tour and told him what an absolutely gorgeous country Ireland was and the people among the friendliest people on earth I had ever met. As he was half Irish, he would have loved having the chance to see it himself but never did. I think he lived somewhat vicariously through me and many times wish he could have enjoyed a pint with me during those moments. He was 78 and lived longer in retired life than do most men who had a career in law enforcement, for which I was grateful for that. I'm sad I wasn't there to tell him that I loved him and goodbye, but am comforted in knowing his suffering is no more. He will be with me in spirit from now on. I'll miss him deeply. RIP Dad. So sorry for your loss mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayray Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, Mr. Smooth said: I lost my dad over the weekend. Though he was a prime candidate to catch the Corona virus, it wasn't from that. He died in his sleep from what I was told by my sister. He had suffered from a combination of several ailments that had plagued him the last years of his life and made his quality of life less than stellar. He enjoyed hearing of my travels over the years and a few stories gathered from many long drinking sessions among expat mates and fellow travelers, especially when in Pattaya. I bought him a beer mug from the Guinness brewery in Dublin when I took a tour and told him what an absolutely gorgeous country Ireland was and the people among the friendliest people on earth I had ever met. As he was half Irish, he would have loved having the chance to see it himself but never did. I think he lived somewhat vicariously through me and many times wish he could have enjoyed a pint with me during those moments. He was 78 and lived longer in retired life than do most men who had a career in law enforcement, for which I was grateful for that. I'm sad I wasn't there to tell him that I loved him and goodbye, but am comforted in knowing his suffering is no more. He will be with me in spirit from now on. I'll miss him deeply. RIP Dad. MrSmooth, sorry for your loss, many years ago i lost a good mate and his old English teacher gave me a wee note. "Life is eternal and Love is immortal and and what we call death, is only the horizan beyond which we cannot see" i've had that for 45 years. R.I.P. Mr Smooths dad. regards grayray Edited April 21, 2020 by grayray 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr. Smooth Posted April 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 21, 2020 A sincere and heartfelt thank you to everyone. To read so many kind words and sentiments, couldn't help but to bring a smile to my face, something I hadn't done much of lately. Very much appreciated. You lads are top shelf. 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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