Windsor 2,233 Posted February 5, 2008 Alex Salmond is supposed to be on campus at Aberdeen University today. Watch this space... When can we look away? You can look away now. There were no adoring crowds following him around so I had no idea where about on campus he was. He isn't too popular in this University. regards Windsor the failled assassin. I was watching for you Windsor, Mr Salmond was live on STV (and as I voted for him I wanted to see what he had to say) about 5.35 p.m., never saw your pink hat in the background, I assume the Uni security services know you well . Having chosen him to lead our country, how do you feel now that he is threatening to resign? Damn the Scottish Labour Party and Wendy Alexander! He must be hoping that his budget fails. A snap election will give him a greater lead. The smelly fat bastard! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted February 5, 2008 Maharishi Mahesh Yogi dies at 91 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted February 6, 2008 Maharishi Mahesh Yogi dies at 91 He died 21 minutes earlier in his own thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted February 6, 2008 Maharishi Mahesh Yogi dies at 91 He died 21 minutes earlier in his own thread. I didn't realise he had his own thread oh well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted February 6, 2008 Maharishi Mahesh Yogi dies at 91 He died 21 minutes earlier in his own thread. I didn't realise he had his own thread oh well Chill He's died in many places at once, the way he'd have wanted his death to be. Or summat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted February 6, 2008 Verita Thompson, who was Humphrey Bogart's mistress for 20 years, has died aged 92. "According to sources, Bogart gave Thompson one of his hair pieces before he died - and she kept the toupee by her bedside until her death" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted February 6, 2008 Verita Thompson, who was Humphrey Bogart's mistress for 20 years, has died aged 92. "According to sources, Bogart gave Thompson one of his hair pieces before he died - and she kept the toupee by her bedside until her death" So he was going behind Lauren Bacall's back? Some people are spoilt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,195 Posted February 6, 2008 Major Tony Rolt MC, Pre-war motor racer, winner of the Military Cross for his role in action around Calais in 1940, escaper from German PoW camps, mastermind behind the glider which the PoWs designed and built for an escape attempt from Colditz Castle, co-winner of Le Mans 1953, head of Harry Ferguson Research, developers of automotive four-wheel drive systems, constructor of the only 4WD car ever to win a Formula 1 race, and the last surviving starter of the very first Grand Prix, has died, this morning, aged 89, at Stratford-upon-Avon, I have been told by a friend of the family. This is desperately sad news for motor sport & a real piece of history gone. He had been very ill for some years, so this was very much expected. When an obituary comes (as it will, without a shadow of a doubt), it will be an unique hit for "It's Worse than that, he's Dead, Jim!" on the DDP. He was originally my pick, back in 2006, but I thought Arundell would be a better bet. Again, I remain on 0. However, to be honest, I wouldn't have taken any pleasure from this hit. A true pleasure to have met such an amazing man. RIP Tony. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted February 6, 2008 Major Tony Rolt MC, Pre-war motor racer, winner of the Military Cross for his role in action around Calais in 1940, escaper from German PoW camps, mastermind behind the glider which the PoWs designed and built for an escape attempt from Colditz Castle, co-winner of Le Mans 1953, head of Harry Ferguson Research, developers of automotive four-wheel drive systems, constructor of the only 4WD car ever to win a Formula 1 race, and the last surviving starter of the very first Grand Prix, has died, this morning, aged 89, at Stratford-upon-Avon, I have been told by a friend of the family. This is desperately sad news for motor sport & a real piece of history gone. He had been very ill for some years, so this was very much expected. When an obituary comes (as it will, without a shadow of a doubt), it will be an unique hit for "It's Worse than that, he's Dead, Jim!" on the DDP. He was originally my pick, back in 2006, but I thought Arundell would be a better bet. Again, I remain on 0. However, to be honest, I wouldn't have taken any pleasure from this hit. A true pleasure to have met such an amazing man. RIP Tony. You're not having much luck are yer..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted February 7, 2008 Flippin' 'eck Tucker, they're closing Grange Hill. Another jigsaw piece of childhood is lost behind the ragged settee of time; I started big school the same year GH debuted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted February 7, 2008 Flippin' 'eck Tucker, they're closing Grange Hill. Another jigsaw piece of childhood is lost behind the ragged settee of time; I started big school the same year GH debuted. tis a very sad demise. I managed to get all the early series on dvd from someone off Ebay. It really took me back to my school days. Everyone in my school wanted to be a Tucker Jenkins type character. Apart from the odd one who saw themselves more as Gripper We should insist on a 21 pea-shooter salute when they lay the last episode in the BBC archives Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted February 7, 2008 Flippin' 'eck Tucker, they're closing Grange Hill. Another jigsaw piece of childhood is lost behind the ragged settee of time; I started big school the same year GH debuted. tis a very sad demise. I managed to get all the early series on dvd from someone off Ebay. It really took me back to my school days. Everyone in my school wanted to be a Tucker Jenkins type character. Apart from the odd one who saw themselves more as Gripper We should insist on a 21 pea-shooter salute when they lay the last episode in the BBC archives My era was the Gonch/Cleaver/Ziggy period, but my sentiments are the same. Another Redmond inspired show bites the dust, pity it's not Holyoaks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted February 7, 2008 What? Have they stopped showing this as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted February 7, 2008 Major Tony Rolt MC, Pre-war motor racer, winner of the Military Cross for his role in action around Calais in 1940, escaper from German PoW camps, mastermind behind the glider which the PoWs designed and built for an escape attempt from Colditz Castle, co-winner of Le Mans 1953, head of Harry Ferguson Research, developers of automotive four-wheel drive systems, constructor of the only 4WD car ever to win a Formula 1 race, and the last surviving starter of the very first Grand Prix, has died, this morning, aged 89, at Stratford-upon-Avon, I have been told by a friend of the family. This is desperately sad news for motor sport & a real piece of history gone. He had been very ill for some years, so this was very much expected. When an obituary comes (as it will, without a shadow of a doubt), it will be an unique hit for "It's Worse than that, he's Dead, Jim!" on the DDP. He was originally my pick, back in 2006, but I thought Arundell would be a better bet. Again, I remain on 0. However, to be honest, I wouldn't have taken any pleasure from this hit. A true pleasure to have met such an amazing man. RIP Tony. OoO, I'm trully sad for you. You had him on your list and you let him go. Still you have the memories to keep. Me too with Bob Gerard, who went a fair few years back - those old timers had balls without a doubt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,195 Posted February 7, 2008 UK obituary for Tony Rolt for DDP purposes. Very gratifying to see it being the leading obituary too. Men like him deserve to be lauded more at their passing than nobodies like Brad Renfro as we won't see their like again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted February 8, 2008 Away and not talk a lot of auld pish! When did this forum start trying to be honourable? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted February 8, 2008 The only craft shop in Maryport. Times are tough for the small local business. Then again, I've got this mate who runs a small funeral business in Bridgend and...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted February 8, 2008 Late news, a bloke from Bristol died in 2003. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted February 8, 2008 LaVaughn Robinson, aw c'mon, everyone's heard of him, surely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted February 9, 2008 Indian social activist and leprosy campaigner, Baba Amte, has died at the age of 93. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted February 9, 2008 American author, Phyllis A Whitney dies at the age of 104. not sure if she managed to finish writing her autobiography Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted February 9, 2008 Indian social activist and leprosy campaigner, Baba Amte, has died at the age of 93. So just a few days after one of Amte's farm house keepers is mauled to death by 'a Tiger' he becomes my third hit for DDP. Coincidence at it's finest? Anyway it should only be a matter of days before we hear about Erick Wujcik who was nearly a unique selection for me but I was sort of f**ked off by 'Niedermeyer Niedermeyer' but getting down to the fact of the matter 'I have a little bit of hope' that some generous source will cover him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted February 9, 2008 Indian social activist and leprosy campaigner, Baba Amte, has died at the age of 93. So just a few days after one of Amte's farm house keepers is mauled to death by 'a Tiger' he becomes my third hit for DDP. Coincidence at it's finest? Anyway it should only be a matter of days before we hear about Erick Wujcik who was nearly a unique selection for me but I was sort of f**ked off by 'Niedermeyer Niedermeyer' but getting down to the fact of the matter 'I have a little bit of hope' that some generous source will cover him. No UK obit for Amte yet, Banshees. I think he should get one, but you never can tell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted February 9, 2008 Eric Underwood, national obit about as likely as a Carlisle United away win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted February 10, 2008 Bogey's mistress, dead at 89, leaving a 58 year old husband. Them Hollywood types, eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
