For those who remember him in these parts, I received word yesterday that Michael Creevey died around 9.30 pm (Queensland time) on the night of May 22.last four weeks so his last days were filled with love and some laughter (yes his bad sense of humour was strong until the end) so we feel blessed." He was 46.
Michael had been diagnosed with cancer five weeks earlier. His aunt told me that he was in a hospice, rather than in a hospital (in accordance with his wishes). She writes that Michael "truly was at peace and pain free. He has many visitors over the
For those who are unfamiliar with his work, Michael went by names including Eusebius, BondaLickingExpert, bluebags, Slartibartvast, Ram Jetley, and many others over the years. Despite - as far as we knew - no time spent in India, Indian relations, orformal tuition in any of the Indian languages in which abuses were (are?) hurled on rsc, Michael became a cheerful bonda warrior around the turn of the century, well-versed in the need for nonsensical aliases that was fashionable in those times. He then
Some of Michael's posts that I remember particularly fondly:when I spent far too much time here.
1. A celebration of Srinath's retirement which found its mark in one Devdas, then of these parts: https://groups.google.com/u/1/g/rec.sport.cricket/c/9XT--LrjVI4/m/q4iaXX4jdnkJ
2. Open letter to BondalickingExpert: https://groups.google.com/u/1/g/rec.sport.cricket/c/GnHyk27xfnU/m/rjVG6BMg5icJ
3. Open letter to Bonda Khanewaala: https://groups.google.com/u/1/g/rec.sport.cricket/c/GHSUVPZGAOI/m/PR5raAElwbwJ
4. An earlier open letter to BondalickingExpert: https://groups.google.com/u/1/g/rec.sport.cricket/c/DccdyvSXK7I/m/idmD67Es2l4J (followed by assertions and refutations about who the actual author was)
As is the nature of these things, people didn't always agree with Michael - I know I didn't. To me, Michael's zany additions to otherwise heated (and generally pointless) discussions added a welcome cross-cultural flavour to this newsgroup at a time
If anyone here met Michael, Michael's aunt would be grateful for any photos you might have. She's also said that "If you find any of his messages I'd love a screenshot". I'm not sure any of the above would make much sense to them.recollection.
There is likely to be a service in remembrance of Michael this week in Noosa. Feel free to respond to this message if you'd like details of how to get in contact with his family - I'm reluctant to put out email addresses if there's no interest/
I'm sad that Michael won't be around to see India win the WTC. I'm told that his Cricket fandom lasted till the end, so I am sure that he enjoyed Queensland's recent Sheffield Shield win.
On Sun, 23 May 2021 16:04:44 -0700 (PDT), Andrew Dunford wrote:
RIP Michael.
G'day AD. How's it going?
alvey
RIP Michael.
On Sun, 23 May 2021 14:57:42 -0700 (PDT), Gilly's Danda wrote:
While Creeves never attained rsc's highest honour, attending a QCCCCC >meeting, he was always with us both in spirit and silliness.
RIP Creeves
He was a good man.
For those who remember him in these parts, I received word yesterday that Michael Creevey died around 9.30 pm (Queensland time) on the night of May 22.last four weeks so his last days were filled with love and some laughter (yes his bad sense of humour was strong until the end) so we feel blessed." He was 46.
Michael had been diagnosed with cancer five weeks earlier. His aunt told me that he was in a hospice, rather than in a hospital (in accordance with his wishes). She writes that Michael "truly was at peace and pain free. He has many visitors over the
For those who remember him in these parts, I received word yesterday that Michael Creevey died around 9.30 pm (Queensland time) on the night of May 22.last four weeks so his last days were filled with love and some laughter (yes his bad sense of humour was strong until the end) so we feel blessed." He was 46.
Michael had been diagnosed with cancer five weeks earlier. His aunt told me that he was in a hospice, rather than in a hospital (in accordance with his wishes). She writes that Michael "truly was at peace and pain free. He has many visitors over the
For those who are unfamiliar with his work, Michael went by names including Eusebius, BondaLickingExpert, bluebags, Slartibartvast, Ram Jetley, and many others over the years. Despite - as far as we knew - no time spent in India, Indian relations, orformal tuition in any of the Indian languages in which abuses were (are?) hurled on rsc, Michael became a cheerful bonda warrior around the turn of the century, well-versed in the need for nonsensical aliases that was fashionable in those times. He then
Some of Michael's posts that I remember particularly fondly:when I spent far too much time here.
1. A celebration of Srinath's retirement which found its mark in one Devdas, then of these parts: https://groups.google.com/u/1/g/rec.sport.cricket/c/9XT--LrjVI4/m/q4iaXX4jdnkJ
2. Open letter to BondalickingExpert: https://groups.google.com/u/1/g/rec.sport.cricket/c/GnHyk27xfnU/m/rjVG6BMg5icJ
3. Open letter to Bonda Khanewaala: https://groups.google.com/u/1/g/rec.sport.cricket/c/GHSUVPZGAOI/m/PR5raAElwbwJ
4. An earlier open letter to BondalickingExpert: https://groups.google.com/u/1/g/rec.sport.cricket/c/DccdyvSXK7I/m/idmD67Es2l4J (followed by assertions and refutations about who the actual author was)
As is the nature of these things, people didn't always agree with Michael - I know I didn't. To me, Michael's zany additions to otherwise heated (and generally pointless) discussions added a welcome cross-cultural flavour to this newsgroup at a time
If anyone here met Michael, Michael's aunt would be grateful for any photos you might have. She's also said that "If you find any of his messages I'd love a screenshot". I'm not sure any of the above would make much sense to them.recollection.
There is likely to be a service in remembrance of Michael this week in Noosa. Feel free to respond to this message if you'd like details of how to get in contact with his family - I'm reluctant to put out email addresses if there's no interest/
I'm sad that Michael won't be around to see India win the WTC. I'm told that his Cricket fandom lasted till the end, so I am sure that he enjoyed Queensland's recent Sheffield Shield win.
In no more than 10000 words, tell me why I should return.
For those who remember him in these parts, I received word yesterday that Michael Creevey died around 9.30 pm (Queensland time) on the night of May 22.last four weeks so his last days were filled with love and some laughter (yes his bad sense of humour was strong until the end) so we feel blessed." He was 46.
Michael had been diagnosed with cancer five weeks earlier. His aunt told me that he was in a hospice, rather than in a hospital (in accordance with his wishes). She writes that Michael "truly was at peace and pain free. He has many visitors over the
On Monday, May 24, 2021 at 11:33:59 AM UTC+12, alvey wrote:
On Sun, 23 May 2021 16:04:44 -0700 (PDT), Andrew Dunford wrote:
RIP Michael.
G'day AD. How's it going?
alvey
Good, although I did assume this group had been retired.
In no more than 10000 words, tell me why I should return.
Even Qld flogging the arse off NSW and their "world class bowling" in
the Shield final couldn't revive the patient. Its members have gone the
same way as 99% of all usenet members. Straight to internet porn.
Pity really as this format is way better than the html-type groups
which have taken over and which usually suffer extreme moderation.
For those who remember him in these parts, I received word yesterday<snip>
that Michael Creevey died around 9.30 pm (Queensland time) on the night
of May 22.
In message <143mu29k1b498.xjrgi38lc9v8.dlg@40tude.net>, alvey <alvey@is.invalid> writes
<snip>
Even Qld flogging the arse off NSW and their "world class bowling" in
the Shield final couldn't revive the patient. Its members have gone the >>same way as 99% of all usenet members. Straight to internet porn.
Hopefully the Ashes series this winter/summer will liven things up a
bit.
Hopefully the Ashes series this winter/summer will liven things up a
bit.
There's already one positive about this series. The BFA won't be here!
alvey
Speaking of droning... I wonder how long it'll be before someone
deliberately brings down a 'broadcasters' drone?
On Tue, 25 May 2021 06:32:58 +1000, Dechucka wrote:
snip
Hopefully the Ashes series this winter/summer will liven things up a
bit.
There's already one positive about this series. The BFA won't be here!
You may be surprised there are probably enough Poms here to have a BFA
in exile
Can't you just let me dream for a little while? I suppose the next thing you'll suggest is that they'll replace the trumpet player with a quartet of piano accordianists.
snip
Hopefully the Ashes series this winter/summer will liven things up a
bit.
There's already one positive about this series. The BFA won't be here!
You may be surprised there are probably enough Poms here to have a BFA
in exile
On Tue, 25 May 2021 06:32:58 +1000, Dechucka wrote:
snip
Hopefully the Ashes series this winter/summer will liven things up a
bit.
There's already one positive about this series. The BFA won't be here!
You may be surprised there are probably enough Poms here to have a BFA
in exile
Can't you just let me dream for a little while? I suppose the next thing >you'll suggest is that they'll replace the trumpet player with a quartet of >piano accordianists.
On Tue, 25 May 2021 07:52:19 +1000, alvey <alvey@is.invalid> wrote:
On Tue, 25 May 2021 06:32:58 +1000, Dechucka wrote:
snip
Hopefully the Ashes series this winter/summer will liven things up a >>>>> bit.
There's already one positive about this series. The BFA won't be here!
You may be surprised there are probably enough Poms here to have a BFA
in exile
Can't you just let me dream for a little while? I suppose the next thing >>you'll suggest is that they'll replace the trumpet player with a quartet of >>piano accordianists.
Huh. Bagpipes!
On Mon, 24 May 2021 23:20:58 +0100, Mike Holmans wrote:
On Tue, 25 May 2021 07:52:19 +1000, alvey <alvey@is.invalid> wrote:
On Tue, 25 May 2021 06:32:58 +1000, Dechucka wrote:
snip
You may be surprised there are probably enough Poms here to have a BFA >>>> in exileHopefully the Ashes series this winter/summer will liven things up a >>>>>> bit.
There's already one positive about this series. The BFA won't be here! >>>>
Can't you just let me dream for a little while? I suppose the next thing >>>you'll suggest is that they'll replace the trumpet player with a quartet of >>>piano accordianists.
Huh. Bagpipes!
Isn't it the England & Wales Cricket Board?
On Tue, 25 May 2021 08:59:13 +1000, alvey <alvey@is.invalid>
wrote:
On Mon, 24 May 2021 23:20:58 +0100, Mike Holmans wrote:
On Tue, 25 May 2021 07:52:19 +1000, alvey <alvey@is.invalid>
wrote:
On Tue, 25 May 2021 06:32:58 +1000, Dechucka wrote:
snip
Hopefully the Ashes series this winter/summer will liven
things up a bit.
There's already one positive about this series. The BFA won't
be here!
You may be surprised there are probably enough Poms here to
have a BFA in exile
Can't you just let me dream for a little while? I suppose the
next thing you'll suggest is that they'll replace the trumpet
player with a quartet of piano accordianists.
Huh. Bagpipes!
Isn't it the England & Wales Cricket Board?
It is. Which means it's not the German Cricket Board (where it was
invented) or French Cricket Board (where the instrument is popular
and widely used).
Both instruments are the subject of the "A gentleman is someone
who knows how to play the .... but doesn't." So it's definitely
not English.
On Monday, May 24, 2021 at 11:33:59 AM UTC+12, alvey wrote:
On Sun, 23 May 2021 16:04:44 -0700 (PDT), Andrew Dunford wrote:
RIP Michael.
G'day AD. How's it going?
alveyGood, although I did assume this group had been retired.
In no more than 10000 words, tell me why I should return.
On Sun, 23 May 2021 17:01:49 -0700 (PDT), Andrew Dunford wrote:
On Monday, May 24, 2021 at 11:33:59 AM UTC+12, alvey wrote:
On Sun, 23 May 2021 16:04:44 -0700 (PDT), Andrew Dunford wrote:
RIP Michael.
G'day AD. How's it going?
alvey
Good, although I did assume this group had been retired.
In no more than 10000 words, tell me why I should return.
Why would I do that? This place is deader than Clive Palmers' diet regime.
Even Qld flogging the arse off NSW and their "world class bowling" in the Shield final couldn't revive the patient. Its members have gone the same
way as 99% of all usenet members. Straight to internet porn.
Pity really as this format is way better than the html-type groups which
have taken over and which usually suffer extreme moderation.
Personally, as I'm certain that you're desperately keen to know, I stopped working about seven years ago and have been living la dolce vita on Qlds fabulous Sunshine Coast ever since.
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