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Posted by: Decrepit May 24 2021, 11:52 PM

I take the liberty of creating this topic, which existed on the Bethesda.net forum, for the reporting of passings/departures of significance to us.

I begin, fittingly enough, with the Bethesda.net forums themselves. I visited there just before returning here to create this topic. The Community Forum no longer allows postings/replies. That's new since I last visited there earlier today. The end draws nigh.

Also, an ending looms ever nearer in another field I have a special interest in, the Silent Film era. I have been following a Wiki list of surviving silent film actors for years, possibly decades. I've watched that list slowly but steadily decline, as actor after actor passed. It's down to three individuals now. All were, of course, child actors during the silent era. Two are brothers from a large, long-lived family. Seven or eight of them remained on the list for quite some time. The third was an extra in a number of Our Gang (later called Little Rascals) silent era shorts. Her sister, who passed long ago, was an Our Gang lead at the time. Ages range from 92 to 97. There are a few older actors still with us, but they began their careers later in life, thus made no silents.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit May 25 2021, 12:05 AM

QUOTE(Decrepit @ May 24 2021, 05:52 PM) *

I take the liberty of creating this topic, which existed on the Bethesda.net forum, for the reporting of passings/departures of significance to us.

I begin, fittingly enough, with the Bethesda.net forums themselves. I visited there just before returning here to create this topic. The Community Forum no longer allows postings/replies. That's new since I last visited there earlier today. The end draws nigh.

Also, an ending looms ever nearer in another field I have a special interest in, the Silent Film era. I have been following a Wiki list of surviving silent film actors for years, possibly decades. I've watched that list slowly but steadily decline, as actor after actor passed. It's down to three individuals now. All were, of course, child actors during the silent era. Two are brothers from a large, long-lived family. Seven or eight of them remained on the list for quite some time. The third was an extra in a number of Our Gang (later called Little Rascals) silent era shorts. Her sister, who passed long ago, was an Our Gang lead at the time. Ages range from 92 to 97. There are a few older actors still with us, but they began their careers later in life, thus made no silents.

Man, there’s just something about silent movies! Sad that the last vestiges of this bygone era are fading away. We have a couple of really old theatres here in Khajiitland. One of them did a silent film marathon a couple of weekends ago. This one was really sad that his two favorites, Nosferatu, and Metropolis, weren’t in the line up. Khajiit really wanted future Mrs. Khajiit to see those movies, and with full organ accompaniment to boot! Hoping they might at least do a Nosferatu screening around Halloween.

Posted by: Decrepit May 25 2021, 12:53 AM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ May 24 2021, 06:05 PM) *

QUOTE(Decrepit @ May 24 2021, 05:52 PM) *

I take the liberty of creating this topic, which existed on the Bethesda.net forum, for the reporting of passings/departures of significance to us.

I begin, fittingly enough, with the Bethesda.net forums themselves. I visited there just before returning here to create this topic. The Community Forum no longer allows postings/replies. That's new since I last visited there earlier today. The end draws nigh.

Also, an ending looms ever nearer in another field I have a special interest in, the Silent Film era. I have been following a Wiki list of surviving silent film actors for years, possibly decades. I've watched that list slowly but steadily decline, as actor after actor passed. It's down to three individuals now. All were, of course, child actors during the silent era. Two are brothers from a large, long-lived family. Seven or eight of them remained on the list for quite some time. The third was an extra in a number of Our Gang (later called Little Rascals) silent era shorts. Her sister, who passed long ago, was an Our Gang lead at the time. Ages range from 92 to 97. There are a few older actors still with us, but they began their careers later in life, thus made no silents.

Man, there’s just something about silent movies! Sad that the last vestiges of this bygone era are fading away. We have a couple of really old theatres here in Khajiitland. One of them did a silent film marathon a couple of weekends ago. This one was really sad that his two favorites, Nosferatu, and Metropolis, weren’t in the line up. Khajiit really wanted future Mrs. Khajiit to see those movies, and with full organ accompaniment to boot! Hoping they might at least do a Nosferatu screening around Halloween.

I wish we had a specialty theater like that here! My one claim to fame in that regard occurred back in the 80s, in the military stationed in Southern California. I attended a screening of Abel Gance's Napoleon on the USC or UCLA campus, I forget which. It featured a new music score specially written for the film, played by a large symphony orchestra LIVE in the theater. Alas, the evening didn't go well for me. The film had barely begun when a horrific migraine set in. It was murderously painful. It later turned into a 'sick migraine'. I remember cracking open the car door at least twice during the long drive home to vomit on the road (as I kept driving). Needless to say, I paid little attention to either film or accompaniment.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit May 25 2021, 02:26 AM

QUOTE(Decrepit @ May 24 2021, 06:53 PM) *

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ May 24 2021, 06:05 PM) *

QUOTE(Decrepit @ May 24 2021, 05:52 PM) *

I take the liberty of creating this topic, which existed on the Bethesda.net forum, for the reporting of passings/departures of significance to us.

I begin, fittingly enough, with the Bethesda.net forums themselves. I visited there just before returning here to create this topic. The Community Forum no longer allows postings/replies. That's new since I last visited there earlier today. The end draws nigh.

Also, an ending looms ever nearer in another field I have a special interest in, the Silent Film era. I have been following a Wiki list of surviving silent film actors for years, possibly decades. I've watched that list slowly but steadily decline, as actor after actor passed. It's down to three individuals now. All were, of course, child actors during the silent era. Two are brothers from a large, long-lived family. Seven or eight of them remained on the list for quite some time. The third was an extra in a number of Our Gang (later called Little Rascals) silent era shorts. Her sister, who passed long ago, was an Our Gang lead at the time. Ages range from 92 to 97. There are a few older actors still with us, but they began their careers later in life, thus made no silents.

Man, there’s just something about silent movies! Sad that the last vestiges of this bygone era are fading away. We have a couple of really old theatres here in Khajiitland. One of them did a silent film marathon a couple of weekends ago. This one was really sad that his two favorites, Nosferatu, and Metropolis, weren’t in the line up. Khajiit really wanted future Mrs. Khajiit to see those movies, and with full organ accompaniment to boot! Hoping they might at least do a Nosferatu screening around Halloween.

I wish we had a specialty theater like that here! My one claim to fame in that regard occurred back in the 80s, in the military stationed in Southern California. I attended a screening of Abel Gance's Napoleon on the USC or UCLA campus, I forget which. It featured a new music score specially written for the film, played by a large symphony orchestra LIVE in the theater. Alas, the evening didn't go well for me. The film had barely begun when a horrific migraine set in. It was murderously painful. It later turned into a 'sick migraine'. I remember cracking open the car door at least twice during the long drive home to vomit on the road (as I kept driving). Needless to say, I paid little attention to either film or accompaniment.

Aww man, that stinks! I bet that symphony was something!

Posted by: RaderOfTheLostArk Aug 14 2021, 04:29 AM

I haven't frequented this particular subforum in recent months, so I guess I missed the creation of this thread. But even though it happened a couple months ago or so now, I think we all need to hold a moment of silence for someone who was a dear friend to all...

Yahoo! Answers. *sniff* *sob*

The closure of Yahoo! Answers was truly devastating. A real gut punch. An ill omen. A portent of the end of the world. Okay, so there was some slight exaggeration there, but I will and do kind of miss those forums. The site was an absolute gold mine of absurd, mind-boggling, and downright moronic questions. Now where am I supposed to go to find out what to do about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EShUeudtaFg? Where do I learn more about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15nNY7uofNw?

One of my absolute favorites was one where this lady legitimately asked something along the lines of this: "I'm afraid my boyfriend is cheating on me. Can I be pregnant with the other woman's child?" Clearly, she skipped biology class every single day in school. The fact that people like that are real is astounding.

This has truly ushered in a new dark age. Farewell, sweet Yahoo! Answers.

Posted by: macole Aug 14 2021, 05:49 AM

QUOTE(RaderOfTheLostArk @ Aug 13 2021, 10:29 PM) *

I haven't frequented this particular subforum in recent months, so I guess I missed the creation of this thread. But even though it happened a couple months ago or so now, I think we all need to hold a moment of silence for someone who was a dear friend to all...

Yahoo! Answers. *sniff* *sob*

The closure of Yahoo! Answers was truly devastating. A real gut punch. An ill omen. A portent of the end of the world. Okay, so there was some slight exaggeration there, but I will and do kind of miss those forums. The site was an absolute gold mine of absurd, mind-boggling, and downright moronic questions. Now where am I supposed to go to find out what to do about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EShUeudtaFg? Where do I learn more about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15nNY7uofNw?

One of my absolute favorites was one where this lady legitimately asked something along the lines of this: "I'm afraid my boyfriend is cheating on me. Can I be pregnant with the other woman's child?" Clearly, she skipped biology class every single day in school. The fact that people like that are real is astounding.

This has truly ushered in a new dark age. Farewell, sweet Yahoo! Answers.

I don't know what to do about Yahoo Answers but Pregernant video was hilarious. Thanks.

Posted by: Lena Wolf Aug 14 2021, 09:28 AM

QUOTE(macole @ Aug 14 2021, 05:49 AM) *

One of my absolute favorites was one where this lady legitimately asked something along the lines of this: "I'm afraid my boyfriend is cheating on me. Can I be pregnant with the other woman's child?"

This is a perfectly legitimate question. Pregnancy is contagious. You can also catch it by touching another pregnant woman's underwear. Or by talking to someone pregnant (unless you're wearing a mask). Well known historical figures got pregnant that way. Except if you are a man, of course - men can't get pregnant, don't be silly!

Posted by: Adella Aug 14 2021, 01:37 PM

I once got pregnant after sitting on a park bench that I know for a fact another pregnant woman had also sat on in that very spot not an hour before. Despite having cctv footage covering the park, apparently I still couldn't sue.
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Khajiit’s topic…..Yes, I would love to see Metropolis and Nosferatu. I did get to see the whole of the former once many years ago, but I have only seen clips of Max Schrek scarily creeping about.

A.

Posted by: Acadian Aug 14 2021, 03:04 PM

I'm fully vaccinated so even if I were to catch a case of pregnancy, I would only become a little bit pregnant.

Posted by: Lena Wolf Aug 14 2021, 03:35 PM

I hear those vaccines wear off after a while. There was this one woman who was also fully vaccinated, so she got it very mild to begin with. But then her disfigurement just kept getting worse as the vaccine was wearing off! ohmy.gif Best keep it topped up to be sure.

Posted by: Pseron Wyrd Aug 24 2021, 07:05 PM

https://apnews.com/article/rolling-stones-charlie-watts-died-c9551b21e2806b679bd0eeec0bb4ef2b

Posted by: Decrepit Aug 24 2021, 08:49 PM

The fairly recent passing that saddened me most was one of very few US political figures / (former) office holders I retain a decent amount of respect for. As we don't get 'political' here, I'll say no more, not even his/her name.

Those who watched / enjoyed 'pro' wrestling back in the day might or might not have heard that Bobby Eaton, part of The Midnight Express, recently passed. Here's Jim Cornette's reminiscences of / tribute to Eaton, from his podcast as uploaded to YouTube:

(audio podcast) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sYQcagzK_Y&t=2831s (audio Podcast)

Cornette has trouble getting started, understandable considering his long involvement with Eaton. Thankfully, the co-host gets things on-track. Once Cornette gets going, he's his normal talkative self.


Posted by: Decrepit Aug 28 2021, 04:50 PM

An unexpected, highly personal parting occurred this morning. My beloved Sanyo microwave oven gave up the ghost as I began to prepare breakfast. It gave me nearly thirty years of reliable service, and served my parents some ten year prior to that. 400watts, its entire control panel consisted of a START button, two buttons that chose between DEFROST and HEAT, and a large TIME SELECTION wheel. Its door opened by handle.

It is survived by a microwave egg-cooker insert, which have provided some years worth of yummy hard-boiled eggs, and a microwave veggie-steamer insert, which I never got around to using.

As I rely on a microwave for the totality of my cooking, save a conventional toaster, its replacement was procured soon as I could make it to Home Depot. The new micro is bigger, much higher wattage, and has a ton more controls. However well it performs, it can never replace the Sanyo in my affection. Our first is always special, after all.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Aug 28 2021, 05:11 PM

QUOTE(Decrepit @ Aug 28 2021, 10:50 AM) *

An unexpected, highly personal parting occurred this morning. My beloved Sanyo microwave oven gave up the ghost as I began to prepare breakfast. It gave me nearly thirty years of reliable service, and served my parents some ten year prior to that. 400watts, its entire control panel consisted of a START button, two buttons that chose between DEFROST and HEAT, and a large TIME SELECTION wheel. Its door opened by handle.

It is survived by a microwave egg-cooker insert, which have provided some years worth of yummy hard-boiled eggs, and a microwave veggie-steamer insert, which I never got around to using.

As I rely on a microwave for the totality of my cooking, save a conventional toaster, its replacement was procured soon as I could make it to Home Depot. The new micro is bigger, much higher wattage, and has a ton more controls. However well it performs, it can never replace the Sanyo in my affection. Our first is always special, after all.

Good night sweet Sanyo. May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.

Posted by: Dark Reaper Aug 29 2021, 10:32 PM

Ed Asner passed away. He was on the old Mary Tylor Moore show and did a lot of voice acting.

Posted by: Pseron Wyrd Aug 30 2021, 12:08 AM

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the old Mary Tylor Moore show

I spent a lot of hours watching that show back in the day. In the early 70's there was a great lineup of comedies on American television: All in the Family, M*A*S*H, Mary Tyler Moore Show, Bob Newhart Show and The Carol Burnett Show. Many Saturday nights my high school girlfriend and I would camp out on her living room floor and watch TV instead of going out (she loved Bob Newhart). Ed Asner played a small part in that period of my life. I'm very sad to hear of his passing.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Aug 30 2021, 12:53 AM

“Mary, you got spunk…”

“Oh, thank you sir!”

*Raises voice* “I HATE SPUNK!”

Posted by: Dark Reaper Sep 14 2021, 10:59 PM

Lost a good one today. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/norm-macdonald-dies-influential-comedian-182106633.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall .
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Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Sep 15 2021, 12:46 AM

Aye, saw that earlier. Very sad.

Posted by: RaderOfTheLostArk Sep 15 2021, 01:47 PM

Hearing that Norm MacDonald passed away was a real bummer yesterday. Had cancer for almost a decade and told nobody about it. That must have been incredibly rough. I loved his comedy. In memoriam, here's some great content from him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3LMSflEN54

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEghu90QJH4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kI4PuPopzR4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WM2F2RDIpw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SSVIg4Noqc

Posted by: Decrepit Oct 23 2021, 01:51 AM

I just learned of the passing, yesterday 21 Oct, of a conductor I greatly admired during my early years as a classical music listener: Bernard Haitink, 4 Mar 1929 - 21 Oct 2021. During the early to mid/late 1970s he was possibly my favorite conductor. I later switched my allegiance to more fiery conductors, but still value some of his interpretations. He had a long, active career, conducting until only a few years ago.

His late 60s / early 70s Philips recording of Mahler's 5th symphony, with the Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam, introduced me to the piece. This video of its adagietto is a much more recent recording, but a fitting tribute:

(video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blhQBZQq_T8 (video)

Posted by: Decrepit Jan 1 2022, 12:49 AM

Betty White passed today 31 Dec 2021, age 99. She and the year went together. I venture to say that one will be missed more than the other.

Posted by: Dark Reaper Jan 1 2022, 03:04 AM

Well 2021 has taken https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/betty-white-dies-18-days-short-of-her-100th-birthday-report/ar-AASjVJn?ocid=msedgntp. She lived a good life and may she RIP.

Posted by: Dark Reaper Jan 21 2022, 12:53 PM

https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/legendary-singer-meat-loaf-dies-at-74/ar-AASZWYQ?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531

Posted by: Lefty Scaevola Apr 16 2022, 06:29 PM

People magazine prematurely released a Betty White 100th birthday issue, two days before Ms White departed.

Posted by: Dark Reaper May 19 2022, 07:24 PM

Dang it not my boyo https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/vangelis-oscar-winning-composer-chariots-174555294.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall. Ugh I'm running out of favorite composures T_T .

Posted by: Decrepit Aug 23 2022, 01:14 PM

The Surviving Silent Film Actors roster is now reduced to a measly two, following the passing of Mildred Kornman on 21 Aug 2022, age 97.

(link) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mildred_Kornman (link)

Note that Wikipedia has her pass on the 19th. Other sources say the 21st.

Posted by: Acadian Oct 11 2022, 10:08 PM

Rest in peace, Dame Angela Lansbury, who died today at the age of 96. Astonishing actress and I'll miss her.

Posted by: Dark Reaper Oct 11 2022, 11:03 PM

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Rest in peace, Dame Angela Lansbury, who died today at the age of 96. Astonishing actress and I'll miss her.


Sad to hear, she was a classy actress.

Posted by: Acadian Dec 7 2022, 03:27 PM

On this day in 1941, the attack at Pearl Harbor ushered the US into WWII and the battle for the Pacific. Though I celebrate the ultimate victory, I mourn the tragic cost.

Posted by: Dark Reaper Dec 10 2022, 06:47 PM

The Legendary actress Kirstie Alley passed away the other day. Losing a lot of legends this year.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/05/entertainment/kirstie-alley-obit/index.html

Posted by: SubRosa May 22 2023, 11:15 PM

Rest in Peace Ray Stevenson. sad.gif Titus Pullo from Rome, the Punisher, Gar Saxon in Star Wars, one of the Warriors Three in Thor, and many more.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit May 25 2023, 03:30 PM

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Rest in Peace Ray Stevenson. sad.gif Titus Pullo from Rome, the Punisher, Gar Saxon in Star Wars, one of the Warriors Three in Thor, and many more.

I saw this the other day and was really bummed about it. Didn’t he just start the Star Wars series Ahsoka?

Posted by: SubRosa May 25 2023, 10:46 PM

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QUOTE(SubRosa @ May 22 2023, 05:15 PM) *

Rest in Peace Ray Stevenson. sad.gif Titus Pullo from Rome, the Punisher, Gar Saxon in Star Wars, one of the Warriors Three in Thor, and many more.

I saw this the other day and was really bummed about it. Didn’t he just start the Star Wars series Ahsoka?

Yes. I think he is the villain. I also think the filming (at least his part) is already done. Because I have seen pictures of him in the role. So I expect we will see him in that soon.

Posted by: mALX Jul 29 2023, 08:24 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-EF60neguk


RIP Sinaed, verysad.gif


Edit by Acadian: Moved to more appropriate thread. smile.gif

Posted by: Dark Reaper Aug 3 2023, 03:14 AM

RIP Paul Rubens aka Pee Wee Herman, man this year has taken some legends verysad.gif .

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Aug 3 2023, 03:35 AM

QUOTE(Dark Reaper @ Aug 2 2023, 09:14 PM) *

RIP Paul Rubens aka Pee Wee Herman, man this year has taken some legends verysad.gif .

Wow, this one came as a shock to me! Guess I’m getting to that age where I can begin to expect more people I grew up watching passing on. sad.gif

Posted by: Dark Reaper Aug 4 2023, 02:05 AM

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Wow, this one came as a shock to me! Guess I€™m getting to that age where I can begin to expect more people I grew up watching passing on. sad.gif


The losses that hit the hardest for me was Leonard Nemoy, James Horner, Meatloaf, Vangelis and Robin Williams. Paul Rubens I wasn't too big of a fan but I did enjoy watching Pee Wee's Playhouse. Still it sucks losing these legends as one day I'll wake up and most of the people from my youth will be gone sad.gif .

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Aug 4 2023, 12:47 PM

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QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Aug 2 2023, 09:35 PM) *

Wow, this one came as a shock to me! Guess I�€™m getting to that age where I can begin to expect more people I grew up watching passing on. sad.gif


The losses that hit the hardest for me was Leonard Nemoy, James Horner, Meatloaf, Vangelis and Robin Williams. Paul Rubens I wasn't too big of a fan but I did enjoy watching Pee Wee's Playhouse. Still it sucks losing these legends as one day I'll wake up and most of the people from my youth will be gone sad.gif .

He got into some trouble back in the day. Can’t remember now what it was all about. His career was very deep and varied though. I respect that.

Posted by: Dark Reaper Aug 4 2023, 09:22 PM

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He got into some trouble back in the day. Can’t remember now what it was all about. His career was very deep and varied though. I respect that.


He https://youtu.be/9VPxmXPFOvY at a porno theater.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Sep 2 2023, 06:07 PM

RIP Jimmy Buffet. Think I’m going to insist on getting a cheeseburger today in his memory.

Posted by: Decrepit Sep 2 2023, 09:39 PM

Bob Barker, long-time host of both Truth or Consequence and The Price is Right, very popular TV shows in their day, pass on 26 Aug, only a few months shy of his hundredth birthday.

Posted by: Decrepit Oct 23 2023, 12:16 AM

Phyllis Coates, the first, short-lived Lois Lane in the long ago TV Superman series, passed on 11 Oct 2023, age 96. For the last some years prior to her demise, she was the sole surviving member of that cast. I prefer her portrayal of Louis over that of her replacement.

(link) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5amJHjLSuq8 (link)

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 2 2024, 11:24 PM

RIP Carl Weathers.

Posted by: SubRosa Feb 2 2024, 11:55 PM

Damn, I just saw him in a commercial last night.

Posted by: Dark Reaper Feb 3 2024, 12:49 AM

QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Feb 2 2024, 04:24 PM) *

RIP Carl Weathers.


https://youtu.be/OdHWBCZK1jo?si=m7DrXzv3sx6sem1h.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 3 2024, 05:45 PM

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Posted by: Dark Reaper Feb 3 2024, 10:49 PM

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https://youtu.be/5KU9Oxa83H0?si=x91Fnc_kAo3jxAFx.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 4 2024, 04:19 PM

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https://youtu.be/5KU9Oxa83H0?si=x91Fnc_kAo3jxAFx.

Is he Jax in the newer games?

Posted by: Dark Reaper Feb 4 2024, 08:36 PM

Just in Mortal Kombat X as a skin for Jax.

Posted by: Decrepit Feb 18 2024, 02:51 PM

Though already mentioned elsewhere, I again report the passing, early last week, of my aunt, age 96, the last of our clan of her generation. She and her husband, who lived to be 91, were among the best people I've known, real "salt of the earth" folk. (We had little to do with the rest of the clan, for reasons it is not my place to divulge.) My brother and I attended the visitation, service, and burial yesterday, 17 Feb 2024. A three-plus hour drive each way, in freezing temps! We also attended an after-burial clan get-together/lunch, held at what has been, from as far back as I can remember up until now, my aunt and uncle's home. I've many fond memories of visits there during my youth. It somehow seemed much larger back then. My cousin, their son, a playmate of mine back in the day, now looking every inch the elder citizen, says they'd like to keep the home in the family . . . if possible.

Attendance at all these events was noticeably less than at my uncle's burial some years back, which is to be expected with the older generations of our clan fading away at an ever-increasing rate. I myself was in doubt of being able to attend up until the last minute, due to a nasty lung-related ailment I've suffered from off and on since a few days before Christmas last.


Posted by: Dark Reaper Feb 18 2024, 08:58 PM

QUOTE(Decrepit @ Feb 18 2024, 07:51 AM) *

Though already mentioned elsewhere, I again report the passing, early last week, of my aunt, age 96, the last of our clan of her generation. She and her husband, who lived to be 91, were among the best people I've known, real "salt of the earth" folk. (We had little to do with the rest of the clan, for reasons it is not my place to divulge.) My brother and I attended the visitation, service, and burial yesterday, 17 Feb 2024. A three-plus hour drive each way, in freezing temps! We also attended an after-burial clan get-together/lunch, held at what has been, from as far back as I can remember up until now, my aunt and uncle's home. I've many fond memories of visits there during my youth. It somehow seemed much larger back then. My cousin, their son, a playmate of mine back in the day, now looking every inch the elder citizen, says they'd like to keep the home in the family . . . if possible.

Attendance at all these events was noticeably less than at my uncle's burial some years back, which is to be expected with the older generations of our clan fading away at an ever-increasing rate. I myself was in doubt of being able to attend up until the last minute, due to a nasty lung-related ailment I've suffered from off and on since a few days before Christmas last.


Sorry for your loss, sending virtual hugs!

Posted by: macole Feb 19 2024, 06:08 AM

Sorry hear of your loss. Hope your ailment gets better soon.

Posted by: Renee Feb 19 2024, 04:35 PM

Sorry to hear, Decrepit. Yah as we get older, we start to go one by one.

QUOTE(Decrepit @ Aug 23 2022, 07:14 AM) *

The Surviving Silent Film Actors roster is now reduced to a measly two, following the passing of Mildred Kornman on 21 Aug 2022, age 97.

(link) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mildred_Kornman (link)

Note that Wikipedia has her pass on the 19th. Other sources say the 21st.


This is amazing, someone keeps track of this.

Posted by: TheCheshireKhajiit Feb 19 2024, 05:47 PM

QUOTE(Decrepit @ Feb 18 2024, 07:51 AM) *

Though already mentioned elsewhere, I again report the passing, early last week, of my aunt, age 96, the last of our clan of her generation. She and her husband, who lived to be 91, were among the best people I've known, real "salt of the earth" folk. (We had little to do with the rest of the clan, for reasons it is not my place to divulge.) My brother and I attended the visitation, service, and burial yesterday, 17 Feb 2024. A three-plus hour drive each way, in freezing temps! We also attended an after-burial clan get-together/lunch, held at what has been, from as far back as I can remember up until now, my aunt and uncle's home. I've many fond memories of visits there during my youth. It somehow seemed much larger back then. My cousin, their son, a playmate of mine back in the day, now looking every inch the elder citizen, says they'd like to keep the home in the family . . . if possible.

Attendance at all these events was noticeably less than at my uncle's burial some years back, which is to be expected with the older generations of our clan fading away at an ever-increasing rate. I myself was in doubt of being able to attend up until the last minute, due to a nasty lung-related ailment I've suffered from off and on since a few days before Christmas last.

Khajiit sends you his condolences. sad.gif

Posted by: SubRosa Feb 19 2024, 05:49 PM

So sorry to hear that D.

Posted by: Acadian Feb 19 2024, 11:16 PM

So sorry and condolences, Decrepit.

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