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Ariadne Fri 29-Jan-16 09:25:08

Good morning, all.

Just to tell you that Feetlebaum, whom some of you will remember, for his sometimes caustic wit and comments, has died. I think he last posted at the end of December. He was a FB friend which is how I know - his brother posted on his page.

I shall miss him!

Eloethan Mon 01-Feb-16 00:56:47

So sorry to hear about Feetlebaum.

NfkDumpling Sun 31-Jan-16 22:21:24

Thank you Ariadne. I hope his family can read this thread to see how much he was valued by us. A lovely man, he'll be sorely missed.

Cherrytree59 Sun 31-Jan-16 19:51:47

I have only just read this sad news. As a newcomer it seems I have missed out on a very poular 'grandad'.

flowers to Feetlebaum's family

flowers to feelebaums friends on gransnet who are going to miss their friend

NanKate Sun 31-Jan-16 17:09:22

I remember Feetlebaum for his knowledge of popular music, especially jazz. I will miss his helpful answers to my music questions. Goodbye FB flowers

POGS Sun 31-Jan-16 11:34:12

How sad . I liked reading his posts and I always thought his comments were fair and well reasoned, with a dose of humour at times.

Gransnet benefitted from the likes of Feetlebaum that's for sure. I remember yonks ago I called him Feetle 'bum' and his response was typically gracious.

flowers

hildajenniJ Sun 31-Jan-16 10:02:54

Thank you merlot.

merlotgran Sun 31-Jan-16 09:32:22

Here it is

morethan2 Sun 31-Jan-16 09:29:10

I was a lurker for many a year and always admired his contrubutions to forums. R.I.P and condolences to his family and friends.

Greenfinch Sun 31-Jan-16 08:57:57

Sorry to hear the sad news. He was a man who was not afraid to express his point of view. I often disagreed with him but I admired and respected his views. R I P.

hildajenniJ Sun 31-Jan-16 08:37:19

Please listen to Spike Jones and his City Slickers William Tell Overture (feetlebaum). This is where that lovely man found his user name. I remember him mentioning this on a Thread about how we chose our user name.
I would post a link but don't know how. You'll find it on YouTube. It is quite amusing! ? ? ?

numberplease Sat 30-Jan-16 16:37:34

Sad news, RIP Feetlebaum

Iam64 Sat 30-Jan-16 13:06:59

Such sad news - rip Feetlebaum

gillybob Sat 30-Jan-16 12:12:25

Such sad news about our (virtual) friend Feetlebaum . Yes he was very knowledgeable about music Katek ! please pass on my condolences too Ariadne sad

Falconbird Sat 30-Jan-16 11:51:19

We'll miss you Feetlebaum. RIP flowers

Jalima Sat 30-Jan-16 11:38:19

I'm sorry to hear the news and feel sad that he was alone.

etheltbags1 Sat 30-Jan-16 11:37:47

sorry to hear this news, he was one of the 'longer serving' members, God Bless. RIP feetle and condolences to his family.

rubysong Sat 30-Jan-16 11:29:57

Sorry to hear we have lost a valued member of our community.

Luckygirl Sat 30-Jan-16 11:09:28

Thank you for doing that ariadne.

Ariadne Sat 30-Jan-16 10:53:55

Precisely, jingl!

I have passed on condolences etc, but only from "one of the many forums of which Chris was a member" and said how much he had been appreciated etc.

Charleygirl Fri 29-Jan-16 22:15:03

I will also miss him- very sad flowers

Deedaa Fri 29-Jan-16 21:43:20

Oh I am sorry to hear this! I enjoyed his posts and the odd jokes I shared with him. We shared a lot of musical tastes, I hope he's having a blast where ever he is.

merlotgran Fri 29-Jan-16 21:28:39

So do I.

Ana Fri 29-Jan-16 21:11:50

I agree with jingl.

glassortwo Fri 29-Jan-16 20:38:20

Oh that's so sad, I liked feetle and enjoyed his posts, will miss him. RIP flowers

jinglbellsfrocks Fri 29-Jan-16 20:33:39

We have to remember, Feetlebaum might not have wanted his family to know he was a member of Gransnet.