Guest iain smith Posted March 1, 2005 In an interview in todays Independent newspaper Patrick Moore clearly comes across as an increasingly sick old man whos fed up with life and is predicting his own death soon.You can read the article at http://news.independent.co.uk/people/profi...sp?story=615343 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim_Rita 4 Posted March 1, 2005 He is sick looking at all those stars without them knowing. What a perv! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 125 Posted March 2, 2005 Fascinating article. Moore combines plenty of good sense and humour with membershiip of the UKIP and a fair dose of what in these enlightened times could only be called racism. I particularly like the bit about his girlfriend having been killed in the Blitz being the reason why he is a lifelong bachelor. A true loony of the old school. PS: Mods, shouldn't this thread be merged with the other one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mortician 2 Posted March 2, 2005 I particularly like the bit about his girlfriend having been killed in the Blitz being the reason why he is a lifelong bachelor. This week on the Sky At Night... The Luftwaffe rising in the eastern horizon Let us hope the reflection from Patrick's mirror telescope didn't identify the target. I would have thought his complete looniness and more than a little scary xylophone playing are more drivers for his single status! Give Pat his due he is a national institution or perhaps should be in one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Four Horsemen 26 Posted March 2, 2005 Consider it done, Mr N Potato. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim_Rita 4 Posted March 4, 2005 The old chap is 82 today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted March 6, 2005 Better catch 'The Sky at Night' while we can then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted March 6, 2005 themaninblack Posted on Mar 6 2005, 01:11 PM Better catch 'The Sky at Night' while we can then. Its on tonight at 1am (Monday morning) If you live in the UK set your video, BBC1 for 25mins - 'cus its only on air once a month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted March 6, 2005 If you live in the UK set your video, BBC1 for 25mins - 'cus its only on air once a month. Isn't it repeated the following weekend?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted March 8, 2005 It was on Monday on BBC4 at 8.30pm. The younger chap at the start maybe the one to replace the old pro when he finally joins the stars he's watched these many years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lospalmas7 12 Posted April 1, 2005 Forgot to post this from The Telegraph a few days ago: Wartime injury finally brings Sir Patrick down to Earth Sir Patrick Moore, the monocled astronomer known and loved by generations for his eccentricity and enthusiasm, has been forced to give up stargazing after more than 70 years. A spinal injury suffered during the Second World War has left the astronomer unable to use his hands without great difficulty. He can only walk with the aid of two sticks and now experiences problems standing to peer through his telescope. I should also point out the line: It was while he was serving with the RAF that his sweetheart was killed in the Blitz, and he has remained single ever since. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Yeti 14 Posted April 1, 2005 I should also point out the line: It was while he was serving with the RAF that his sweetheart was killed in the Blitz, and he has remained single ever since. Well, at least he's not a Jimmy Saville then ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josco 49 Posted April 1, 2005 I should also point out the line: It was while he was serving with the RAF that his sweetheart was killed in the Blitz, and he has remained single ever since. Well, at least he's not a Jimmy Saville then ... Que? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Pol Posted May 1, 2005 He sounds half dead already, he cant have long left to go another few months? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Strangelove 14 Posted May 7, 2005 For research I watched this month's "The sky at night" on BBC4. About a 1/3 of the show was presented by Patrick's Protégé, who did all the the outside stuff and then reported back to "Gamesmaster" Patrick is quite studio bound now - indeed I think it's from his home in Chichester. He seemed in okay health, but he's now unable to put his tie on straight. I think he's a definite for this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Yeti 14 Posted May 7, 2005 Its a pity that the protégé has had a charisma bypass. Snore At Night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josco 49 Posted May 7, 2005 but he's now unable to put his tie on straight. His tie and other bits of his clothing were always in a mess, some consider that to be part of his charm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted May 11, 2005 but he's now unable to put his tie on straight. His tie and other bits of his clothing were always in a mess, some consider that to be part of his charm. Maybe if he starts looking neat that will be a sign that his death soon awaits him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Strangelove 14 Posted May 12, 2005 Its a pity that the protégé has had a charisma bypass. Snore At Night. What you mean he might make talk of Globular clusters, Red shift and dark matter boring? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest buster Posted May 15, 2005 moore is going to be around for a few years yet his mother hit 90 something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josco 49 Posted May 15, 2005 moore is going to be around for a few years yet his mother hit 90 something Not a very good darts score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted May 19, 2005 moore is going to be around for a few years yet his mother hit 90 something Given that living to a ripe old age is at least partly hereditary, do the "death watchers" check out the age when a potential deathlister's parents checked out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,903 Posted May 30, 2005 Just heard him a Radio 4 programme. He didn't sound well at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted May 30, 2005 Just heard him a Radio 4 programme. He didn't sound well at all. One of the early signs of sickness or even death Bad vocal cords.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honez 79 Posted May 31, 2005 Just heard him a Radio 4 programme. He didn't sound well at all. One of the early signs of sickness or even death Bad vocal cords.. It's time to croak when you croak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
