The grumpy thread

[trigger]

He seemed very peaceful when I saw him, the nurse had just finished drugging him and he was in a semi conscious state where he was asleep but fully aware that I was in the room, I had a chat with him about buying the Rover and explained it all to him where he smiled and told him about my family before holding his hand saying goodbye where he waved to me which was nice.

 

Its horrible but this has happened so quickly that it means he hasn't had time to drag it out and suffer which is a comfort i think, I'm sure he's happier being at home rather than in a hospice too.

[danthecapriman]

He seemed very peaceful when I saw him, the nurse had just finished drugging him and he was in a semi conscious state where he was asleep but fully aware that I was in the room, I had a chat with him about buying the Rover and explained it all to him where he smiled and told him about my family before holding his hand saying goodbye where he waved to me which was nice.

Its horrible but this has happened so quickly that it means he hasn't had time to drag it out and suffer which is a comfort i think, I'm sure he's happier being at home rather than in a hospice too.

All considered it's the best way you could hope for. At home, in a familiar comfortable place surrounded by your loved ones.

My uncle went a similar way at home because of cancer and it is 100% better than in a hospice or hospital.

[alcyonecorporation]

Oh fucking hell. 

Rest in peace, John. 

[maxpower]

Thoughts & prayers to him and his family

[Cheggers]

Just awful news, even though he knew it was only a matter of time. Trig, I'm sure your presence and motoring update brought a few moments of peace, fun and normality in his last hours. While I'm sure it couldn't have been easy it was absolutely the right thing to do.

 

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[Tamworthbay]

Very sad news

[warren t claim]

Shit news. RIP Oldford.

[alf892]

Sad news. I met him a couple of times and he came across as a thoroughly good fella. Knew his motors too

[trigger]

He's worked for the same garage in town since he was 15 or 16, I'm sure he's 52 now, he's probably forgotten more than I know about cars, such of waste of knowledge and of course life.

[Slartibartfast]

I'm so very sorry for him and his family, and all his friends here.

[Doctormop]

Don't know whether to even try to write this but at least he is at peace now,

My Father in law, a giant of a man, 6'2 25 stone when I first met him and yes he scared me to death turned out to be one of my greatest friends ever, struck with cancer 4 years ago, he lasted 6 months, mostly at home but not as he would have wished, I honestly think that his final release came too late for him and wish we could have spared him a few weeks of being weak and in his eyes helpless.

We all have to go sometimes but, let's be honest, sometimes it's just not bloody fair!

When my time comes I just hope that I have created some happy memories for those that are left behind;  Oldford seems to have managed that admirably.

[Bren]

Been at home makes a huge difference. My mother in law asked to come home to us when she was told nothing more could be done. I would never refuse the last wish of somebody nearing the end.

 

52 is no age. My thoughts are with his friends and family.

[DVee8]

That's just awful. The kind words that you all have written are very heart warming. I haven't met the bloke, but sad just sad.

[oldcars]

Sad news indeed. Poor chap, no age at all.

[155V6]

Very sad,RIP Oldford.

[trigger]

I'm not sure if he's actually passed away yet, last night the nurse said she doubted he would last the night but I haven't heard anything today.

[trigger]

I will just leave this here though. Our Shitefest at Stonton motor museum in 2010 and the happy bunch, John's on the far right.

 

[wuvvum]

Also featuring the legendary Pogweasel.

[Cavcraft]

What a terrible shame, rest in peace, OldFord.

[warren t claim]

I will just leave this here though. Our Shitefest at Stonham motor museum in 2010 and the happy bunch, John's on the far right.

 

I was looking for the Reservoir Pogs photo earlier.

[M'coli]

^^^ I'd forgotten about that!

[RoadworkUK]

This is quite desperately sad news.

 

I'm not especially prone to saying emotional things online, but Oldford, mate, though I only met you a few times, I'm going to seriously miss you.

 

We all will. Need more chaps like you out there. All the best mate.

[Lankytim]

Bad times

[dollywobbler]

That picture came straight to my mind as well. Nice bloke. Very good of you to go and say goodbye Trig. 

[Noel Tidybeard]

195 55 15 when what I need is 195 50 15, not much of a difference but I'd rather have the right ones. I'd had the right size saved in my watch list for ages from a different supplier but when I went to buy them, they were out of stock.

 

http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible_pg4.html

this will help

[Supernaut]

HP Enterprise support.

 

"Support"

 

 

 

I had to terminate the call before I gnawed a hole through my desk. Yes, I know your system isn't accepting the serial number. The only reason I'm calling you is because your automated system on the website doesn't accept that serial number, and I'd put money on you using the same shitty database as the website.

Why do you keep telling me it's an invalid product number? Go and google J9536A and you'll see the exact piece of hardware I'm trying to log a call for.

 

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH! I'll have a coffee and try again.

[Captain Furious]

Cisco

[bub2006]

Echoing what has been saidesigned already but thoughts with oldfords family. I don't think I ever met him but the point is irrelevant. Top bloke for going to see him trigger.

[Lacquer Peel]

Sad to hear about oldford and reflect on posts about his illness on the open forum. 

[trigger]

I've spoken to a friend who been to see him and surprisingly he's still with us, although he's no better and still bed ridden and mostly out of It. Goes to show that the nurses don't always get it right and what a fighter he has been.