Reluctant Scoop

Discussion in 'United Kingdom & Ireland' started by Zimbo, May 22, 2013.

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  1. Zimbo

    Zimbo Pooh-Bah (2,305) Aug 7, 2010 Scotland
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    It is with great sadness to inform you that our own Reluctant Scoop Simon Johnson has passed away. So gutted to share this news with you folks.
     
    #1 Zimbo, May 22, 2013
  2. EmperorBevis

    EmperorBevis Grand High Pooh-Bah (9,338) Sep 25, 2011 England
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    I am in shock, my condolences naturally go to his family
    he was honest, forthright, a genuine wit and most importantly a real lover of beer
    no doubt he will be very much missed here.
     
    #2 EmperorBevis, May 22, 2013
  3. CwrwAmByth

    CwrwAmByth Grand Pooh-Bah (3,113) Jan 24, 2011 England
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    Shit that's awful
     
    #3 CwrwAmByth, May 22, 2013
  4. paxton1978

    paxton1978 Initiate (0) Aug 8, 2008 England

    Really sad to hear, he was always very friendly and funny on here, even if I never met him in person.
     
    #4 paxton1978, May 22, 2013
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  5. Zimbo

    Zimbo Pooh-Bah (2,305) Aug 7, 2010 Scotland
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    Simon was 100 times better live. Great company, modesty knowledgeable as fuck and a great ambassador to everything he loved.
     
    #5 Zimbo, May 22, 2013
  6. reprob8

    reprob8 Initiate (0) May 22, 2008 England

    RIP Scoop
     
    #6 reprob8, May 22, 2013
  7. ImperialStoat

    ImperialStoat Initiate (0) May 20, 2009 Ireland

    Fuck. I just read that on Twitter, and came here for verification.

    RIP Scoop.
     
    #7 ImperialStoat, May 22, 2013
  8. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    I didn't recognize the name but sure did the avatar. I may have yacked at him in the past. So sorry to read this.:slight_frown:
    /me raising a glass. I'm sure he wouldn't mind what's in it...
     
    #8 Bitterbill, May 22, 2013
  9. Hanglow

    Hanglow Pooh-Bah (2,051) Feb 18, 2012 Scotland
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    Really? This isn't some sort of banter I have missed out on?

    Read his postings a lot as a lurker, good man

    RIP, may the beer flow wherever you are :slight_frown:
     
    #9 Hanglow, May 23, 2013
  10. Dennoman

    Dennoman Initiate (0) Aug 20, 2011 Belgium

    Damn, may there be many bombers of Punk wherever he is.

    Was he not well?
     
    #10 Dennoman, May 23, 2013
  11. jmw

    jmw Initiate (0) Feb 4, 2009 North Carolina

    So sorry to hear this. Wishing his friends and family peace on this hard road.
    RIP Simon <raises glass>
     
    #11 jmw, May 23, 2013
  12. marquis

    marquis Pooh-Bah (2,313) Nov 20, 2005 England
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    Sad news indeed. Condolences to family and friends.
     
    #12 marquis, May 23, 2013
  13. fuseboy

    fuseboy Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2011 England

    Blimey, what a thing to read in the morning :slight_frown:

    Very sad news indeed, my thoughts are with his family.
     
    #13 fuseboy, May 23, 2013
  14. surfadelic23

    surfadelic23 Initiate (0) Aug 25, 2005 Florida

    Just heard this from some UK friends. Sad to hear... Cheers mate, you will be missed!
     
    #14 surfadelic23, May 23, 2013
  15. jazzyjeff13

    jazzyjeff13 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,865) Nov 6, 2010 England
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    Tragic news. I only had the privilege to meet him once, but he was a top bloke.

    RIP.
     
    #15 jazzyjeff13, May 23, 2013
  16. paxton1978

    paxton1978 Initiate (0) Aug 8, 2008 England

    If I can't find an Orval to toast him with then a bomber of punk will have to suffice at some point this weekend. Along with a pork pie. And an egg and chorizo sandwich. And a four-pack of M&S Belgian lager. It's what he would've wanted.
     
    #16 paxton1978, May 23, 2013
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  17. fuseboy

    fuseboy Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2011 England

    Couldn't agree more! Will have to get a bottle of Punk to toast him (no chance of getting an Orval any time soon), maybe followed by a bottle of red wine - pretty sure that's how he liked it.

    Still can't believe this, such sad news.
     
    #17 fuseboy, May 23, 2013
  18. CwrwAmByth

    CwrwAmByth Grand Pooh-Bah (3,113) Jan 24, 2011 England
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    So tomorrow looks like it'll be toasting Simon with Orval and a Home Brewery anniversary beer I have from 1978 - I remember him posting on his blog about collecting the bottles as he was from his area. I have pork pies as well, so all I need is that sandwich and the lager. Might deep fry some black pudding as well.
     
    #18 CwrwAmByth, May 23, 2013
  19. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    I'll definitely be drinking some Orval tomorrow. It's the least I can do to honour a bloke that made a real impact with his fellow UK BAs in a most positive way.
     
    #19 Bitterbill, May 23, 2013
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