Michael Scuffil
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Michael Scuffil
I'm surprised we haven't heard from him during this burst of activity on the forum.
I always enjoy and value his contributions regardless of whether I agree or disagree with him.
Hope he's ok.
I always enjoy and value his contributions regardless of whether I agree or disagree with him.
Hope he's ok.
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Re: Michael Scuffil
I’d been wondering that too. I think that all the cases were after his time, after JR’s too. That hasn’t stopped both JR and myself following in horror!
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Re: Michael Scuffil
Hasn't logged on for four weeks.
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Re: Michael Scuffil
Let me re-run the limerick I wrote for him. If by any chance he's gone to the great ivy-encrusted cloister in the sky it can serve as an epitaph:
An eminent Doctor called Scuffil
Was prone to the pedagogue shuffle.
The theories did flow,
Sometimes just a bon mot,
But he always delivered a truffle.
An eminent Doctor called Scuffil
Was prone to the pedagogue shuffle.
The theories did flow,
Sometimes just a bon mot,
But he always delivered a truffle.
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Re: Michael Scuffil
There must be a few of our lot (JR, MS, PWB, Me) who might pop our clogs at some point. Perhaps the moderators could prepare some obituaries ready for the occasion like the papers do. Banker Brown isn't posting quite so much these days - perhaps he won't be long he departs for the great foreign exchange in the sky where baskets of currencies are always in perfect equilibrium and competitive devaluations are unknown.
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Re: Michael Scuffil
Stick with 'The Guardian' Freaky. It suits you sir.
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Re: Michael Scuffil
When I became the OB editor, my predecessor, Paddy Drake, said that one of the best things I could do for my successors, was to prepare my own obituary. At least then, it would not need editing.rockfreak wrote: ↑Mon Jul 23, 2018 3:59 pm There must be a few of our lot (JR, MS, PWB, Me) who might pop our clogs at some point. Perhaps the moderators could prepare some obituaries ready for the occasion like the papers do. Banker Brown isn't posting quite so much these days - perhaps he won't be long he departs for the great foreign exchange in the sky where baskets of currencies are always in perfect equilibrium and competitive devaluations are unknown.
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Re: Michael Scuffil
When my brother-in-law died he left very detailed papers for his widow. Not only had he prepared the forms for obtaining probate and lists of who had to be informed (including the wording to be used) but also list of what should be sold where and for how much (mainly on e-bay) but also the house had to be sold, she should move to Essex and the dog given to (a neighbour). Writing your obituary seems a relatively easy matter.
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What happens if all of them drown? That is solution!!!
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Re: Michael Scuffil
My uncle had just done exactly the same, even getting the family grave cleaned up before he arrives. His funeral was last Tuesday. We just have to follow his instructions.sejintenej wrote: ↑Mon Jul 23, 2018 8:27 pmWhen my brother-in-law died he left very detailed papers for his widow. Not only had he prepared the forms for obtaining probate and lists of who had to be informed (including the wording to be used) but also list of what should be sold where and for how much (mainly on e-bay) but also the house had to be sold, she should move to Essex and the dog given to (a neighbour). Writing your obituary seems a relatively easy matter.
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His eulogy appeared to be more hearsay than fact.
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Re: Michael Scuffil
Looking at how the thread has developed I do hope that there is an element of Mark Twain in this instance.......
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Re: Michael Scuffil
He's back!!!
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Re: Michael Scuffil
I say you chaps, isn't a fellow allowed to go on holiday any more?
(And a holiday means among other things an internet-free period.)
But thanks for your concern. I'll let you know when to get out the obituaries.
(And a holiday means among other things an internet-free period.)
But thanks for your concern. I'll let you know when to get out the obituaries.
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Re: Michael Scuffil
.......... or as the late, very great Spike Milligan said .............
"I demand a Second Opinion !!!"
The followed up with......
"I told you I was ill !!"
But not yet Michael, eh ??
"I demand a Second Opinion !!!"
The followed up with......
"I told you I was ill !!"
But not yet Michael, eh ??
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Re: Michael Scuffil
Ha ha! They can't muffle Scuffil.