TAFKAG 70 Posted August 14, 2009 Bog Taggart dies "just 20 days after inheriting the title Britain's Oldest Man from Harry Patch" Was it a murrrrrrdurrrrrrrrr? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,596 Posted August 14, 2009 It would seem holding the title of "Britain's oldest man" is akin to being manager of Newcastle United (except there's no Chris Hughton to step in on a temporary basis): Bog Taggart dies "just 20 days after inheriting the title Britain's Oldest Man from Harry Patch" Correction: Seems the Mirror may have got it wrong (according to Wikipedia ), Bob was Scotland's oldest (b 28 Jun 1900) but Britain's oldest is still Stanley Lucas (b 15 Jan 1900). However, the Scottish Daily Record and Glasgow Evening Times also reported Bob as being Britain's oldest man following Harry's death. Can anyone verify Stanley's status? Bog?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted August 14, 2009 It would seem holding the title of "Britain's oldest man" is akin to being manager of Newcastle United (except there's no Chris Hughton to step in on a temporary basis): Bog Taggart dies "just 20 days after inheriting the title Britain's Oldest Man from Harry Patch" Correction: Seems the Mirror may have got it wrong (according to Wikipedia ), Bob was Scotland's oldest (b 28 Jun 1900) but Britain's oldest is still Stanley Lucas (b 15 Jan 1900). However, the Scottish Daily Record and Glasgow Evening Times also reported Bob as being Britain's oldest man following Harry's death. Can anyone verify Stanley's status? Bog?? Bog off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted August 14, 2009 It would seem holding the title of "Britain's oldest man" is akin to being manager of Newcastle United (except there's no Chris Hughton to step in on a temporary basis): Bog Taggart dies "just 20 days after inheriting the title Britain's Oldest Man from Harry Patch" Correction: Seems the Mirror may have got it wrong (according to Wikipedia ), Bob was Scotland's oldest (b 28 Jun 1900) but Britain's oldest is still Stanley Lucas (b 15 Jan 1900). However, the Scottish Daily Record and Glasgow Evening Times also reported Bob as being Britain's oldest man following Harry's death. Can anyone verify Stanley's status? Stanley Lucas is still alive and has been trying to remain as anonymous as possible; however, Robert Young and/or his group of muck-rakers are trying to do their best to disrespect these privacy wishes, hence his appearance on Wikipedia. We had to protect the Kama Chinen article to prevent it from being recreated for just this reason... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted August 14, 2009 It would seem holding the title of "Britain's oldest man" is akin to being manager of Newcastle United (except there's no Chris Hughton to step in on a temporary basis): Bog Taggart dies "just 20 days after inheriting the title Britain's Oldest Man from Harry Patch" Correction: Seems the Mirror may have got it wrong (according to Wikipedia ), Bob was Scotland's oldest (b 28 Jun 1900) but Britain's oldest is still Stanley Lucas (b 15 Jan 1900). However, the Scottish Daily Record and Glasgow Evening Times also reported Bob as being Britain's oldest man following Harry's death. Can anyone verify Stanley's status? Bog?? Sorry, that should be "Bob". It was early... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted September 11, 2009 Henry isn't even number one man. The true poisoned chalice now passes to Gertrude Bains. So far as the Wikipedia's tenure as main authority is concerned, no living incumbent has lost the title to another living person. In theory it could happen, a living person proving him/herself older than the oldest known, but it's unlikely. Dead. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/articl...SiYAogD9AL6RVG0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,645 Posted September 11, 2009 Re Bains That's a relief, she'll probably get the obit coverage to nab HPDP and CPDP points for all of us who have her down, more the point, she moves a couple of my CPDP picks further up the running order of world's oldest. It's the way she'd have wanted it, or summat. Hey up......BBC report. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted September 17, 2009 New contender for World's oldest man. Luang Phu Supha is claiming to be 113 - not 115 as the article heading suggests. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted September 18, 2009 The oldest Canadian living in Canada and 12th oldest person overall, Margaret Fitzgerald, has turned 113. Updated photo included for the likes of MPFC. Mary Josephine Ray, second oldest in the world and 114, was born in Canada but now lives in New Hampshire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted October 2, 2009 Britain's second-oldest person, Annie Butler, has died at the age of 112, paving the way for points for DDP's "Old People Smell of Piss". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yvonne 360 Posted October 2, 2009 Britain's second-oldest person, Annie Butler, has died at the age of 112, paving the way for points for DDP's "Old People Smell of Piss". Why are you lot so charming ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted October 2, 2009 Britain's second-oldest person, Annie Butler, has died at the age of 112, paving the way for points for DDP's "Old People Smell of Piss". Why are you lot so charming ?? I've never really thought about it but guesty accepts your compliments on behalf of the DL community. Whilst we are asking such searching questions, tell me, why are you so lame at poetry? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yvonne 360 Posted October 2, 2009 Britain's second-oldest person, Annie Butler, has died at the age of 112, paving the way for points for DDP's "Old People Smell of Piss". Why are you lot so charming ?? I've never really thought about it but guesty accepts your compliments on behalf of the DL community. Whilst we are asking such searching questions, tell me, why are you so lame at poetry? I think you are a guest in disguise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted October 3, 2009 Britain's second-oldest person, Annie Butler, has died at the age of 112, paving the way for points for DDP's "Old People Smell of Piss". Why are you lot so charming ?? I've never really thought about it but guesty accepts your compliments on behalf of the DL community. Whilst we are asking such searching questions, tell me, why are you so lame at poetry? I think you are a guest in disguise I think you mean "member" in disguise. When SC berated the "quantity" of posts culture, he was obviously looking towards the quality of posting being far more important. So here you are, since 2004, posted a piffling amount, the ideal candidate for SC and his new Aryan race. Problem is, your posts make Hughie Greens shiteometer go off the scale. This pretty much f'ucks the relevence of quantity posting, in relation to quality posting, firmly up the arse. Well done!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,187 Posted October 3, 2009 Britain's second-oldest person, Annie Butler, has died at the age of 112, paving the way for points for DDP's "Old People Smell of Piss". which she has got thanks to the merest of mentions in the Daily Mirror. Quite rare I do a obit from that paper.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave to the Grave 11 Posted October 3, 2009 Britain's second-oldest person, Annie Butler, has died at the age of 112, paving the way for points for DDP's "Old People Smell of Piss". Why are you lot so charming ?? I've never really thought about it but guesty accepts your compliments on behalf of the DL community. Whilst we are asking such searching questions, tell me, why are you so lame at poetry? I think you are a guest in disguise I think you mean "member" in disguise. When SC berated the "quantity" of posts culture, he was obviously looking towards the quality of posting being far more important. So here you are, since 2004, posted a piffling amount, the ideal candidate for SC and his new Aryan race. Problem is, your posts make Hughie Greens shiteometer go off the scale. This pretty much f'ucks the relevence of quantity posting, in relation to quality posting, firmly up the arse. Well done!! Not wishing to put words in Yvonne's mouth, but perhaps she thought that Canadian Paul actually thinks that old people smell of piss, rather than just mentioning a DDP team name. Whilst often accurate, you could argue that it is not exactly a charming thing to say. I had a boy in my class who smelt of piss, but to say that neglected children smell of piss, isn't particularly charming either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted October 3, 2009 Britain's second-oldest person, Annie Butler, has died at the age of 112, paving the way for points for DDP's "Old People Smell of Piss". Why are you lot so charming ?? I've never really thought about it but guesty accepts your compliments on behalf of the DL community. Whilst we are asking such searching questions, tell me, why are you so lame at poetry? I think you are a guest in disguise I think you mean "member" in disguise. When SC berated the "quantity" of posts culture, he was obviously looking towards the quality of posting being far more important. So here you are, since 2004, posted a piffling amount, the ideal candidate for SC and his new Aryan race. Problem is, your posts make Hughie Greens shiteometer go off the scale. This pretty much f'ucks the relevence of quantity posting, in relation to quality posting, firmly up the arse. Well done!! Not wishing to put words in Yvonne's mouth, but perhaps she thought that Canadian Paul actually thinks that old people smell of piss, rather than just mentioning a DDP team name. Whilst often accurate, you could argue that it is not exactly a charming thing to say. I had a boy in my class who smelt of piss, but to say that neglected children smell of piss, isn't particularly charming either. I like Yvonne and her pleasantly barking missives. She should stick around, ignore the keyboard warriors and post more often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yvonne 360 Posted October 3, 2009 Thank you Devon Death Trip that is a really nice thing to say - I feel very touched Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted October 3, 2009 Britain's second-oldest person, Annie Butler, has died at the age of 112, paving the way for points for DDP's "Old People Smell of Piss". Why are you lot so charming ?? I've never really thought about it but guesty accepts your compliments on behalf of the DL community. Whilst we are asking such searching questions, tell me, why are you so lame at poetry? I think you are a guest in disguise I think you mean "member" in disguise. When SC berated the "quantity" of posts culture, he was obviously looking towards the quality of posting being far more important. So here you are, since 2004, posted a piffling amount, the ideal candidate for SC and his new Aryan race. Problem is, your posts make Hughie Greens shiteometer go off the scale. This pretty much f'ucks the relevence of quantity posting, in relation to quality posting, firmly up the arse. Well done!! Not wishing to put words in Yvonne's mouth, but perhaps she thought that Canadian Paul actually thinks that old people smell of piss, rather than just mentioning a DDP team name. Whilst often accurate, you could argue that it is not exactly a charming thing to say. I had a boy in my class who smelt of piss, but to say that neglected children smell of piss, isn't particularly charming either. Thats a fair comment Dave, however, charming isnt really what this forum is about, is it? DDT, Im not sure there are any keyboard warriors on here, certainly no more keyboard warriors than potential necrophiliacs trawling the WWW looking for the lastest vaguely famous dead to report on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted October 3, 2009 Britain's second-oldest person, Annie Butler, has died at the age of 112, paving the way for points for DDP's "Old People Smell of Piss". Why are you lot so charming ?? I've never really thought about it but guesty accepts your compliments on behalf of the DL community. Whilst we are asking such searching questions, tell me, why are you so lame at poetry? I think you are a guest in disguise I think you mean "member" in disguise. When SC berated the "quantity" of posts culture, he was obviously looking towards the quality of posting being far more important. So here you are, since 2004, posted a piffling amount, the ideal candidate for SC and his new Aryan race. Problem is, your posts make Hughie Greens shiteometer go off the scale. This pretty much f'ucks the relevence of quantity posting, in relation to quality posting, firmly up the arse. Well done!! Not wishing to put words in Yvonne's mouth, but perhaps she thought that Canadian Paul actually thinks that old people smell of piss, rather than just mentioning a DDP team name. Whilst often accurate, you could argue that it is not exactly a charming thing to say. I had a boy in my class who smelt of piss, but to say that neglected children smell of piss, isn't particularly charming either. I had the same question really. So how 'bout it Yvonne? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yvonne 360 Posted October 3, 2009 I am not really sure that I understand what the question is ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted October 3, 2009 I am not really sure that I understand what the question is ?? I rest my case M'lud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave to the Grave 11 Posted October 4, 2009 I like Yvonne and her pleasantly barking missives. She should stick around, ignore the keyboard warriors and post more often. I have nothing at all against Yvonne. I think she has the best avatar on this forum, and I enjoy her poems, (up to a point). The mental picture I have of her sitting in the Douglas Bay Yacht Club, sipping a glass of wine whilst composing her next verse, all adds to this site. For me anyway. It just made me chuckle, that it appeared she thought, that C.P. thought, that old people smell of piss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted October 20, 2009 The way things are going, deadpooling will become a lost art. Thank god for cancer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted October 21, 2009 Canada's oldest person still living in the country, Margaret Fitzgerald, has died at the age of 113. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites