2023 RIP Thread

[seebell]

David Crosby: 20 Essential Songs by the Folk-Rock Legend

The golden-voiced pioneer and true American original leaves behind a singular catalog full of gorgeous music

www.rollingstone.com

 

[selmaborntidefan]

Former Athletics captain, Brewers GM Sal Bando dies at 78 (espn.com)



Sal Bando, a four-time All-Star third baseman for the Oakland Athletics who later played for and became general manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, died of cancer Friday at the age of 78, the teams announced Saturday.

Bando won three consecutive world championships as captain of the A's from 1972 to 1974, leading the American League in extra-base hits (64), doubles (32) and total bases (295) during the 1973 season, when he hit .287 while playing in all 162 games.

The Athletics said in a statement that Bando had had cancer for more than five years.

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Just wanted to say, "I HATE cancer."

 

[Padreruf]

David Crosby: 20 Essential Songs by the Folk-Rock Legend

The golden-voiced pioneer and true American original leaves behind a singular catalog full of gorgeous music

www.rollingstone.com

Thanks for the GB Shaw quote...and link. He's always been one of my favorite thinkers, even though we disagree on some fundamental truths.

 

[4Q Basket Case]

Thanks for the GB Shaw quote...and link. He's always been one of my favorite thinkers, even though we disagree on some fundamental truths.

I’m just glad that we can disagree with someone, and still respect them.

 

[selmaborntidefan]

80s boxing fans remember Gerrie Coetzee, not in that Tyson/Sugar Ray class but still a pretty good fighter. He was 67.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/20/sports/gerrie-coetzee-dead.html?smid=tw-nytobits&smtyp=cur

 

[Padreruf]

80s boxing fans remember Gerrie Coetzee, not in that Tyson/Sugar Ray class but still a pretty good fighter. He was 67.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/20/sports/gerrie-coetzee-dead.html?smid=tw-nytobits&smtyp=cur

He was very tough...but also cut pretty easily...

 

[OakMtn4Bama]

80s boxing fans remember Gerrie Coetzee, not in that Tyson/Sugar Ray class but still a pretty good fighter. He was 67.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/20/sports/gerrie-coetzee-dead.html?smid=tw-nytobits&smtyp=cur

He didn't have blinding speed, but if he tagged you, you felt it. RIP

 

[Toddrn]

Longtime college basketball broadcaster Billy Packer dies at 82

Billy Packer worked as an analyst or broadcaster on every Final Four from 1975-2008.

www.yahoo.com

 

[OakMtn4Bama]

Harold Brown, Tuskegee Airman Who Faced a Lynch Mob, Dies at 98
Amazing life. RIP We are losing the WWII heroes.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Annie Wersching has died. Wow, she was not old at all (45). Cancer sucks.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/a...sedgntp&cvid=833330a95d954c4982fc5125f95247f1

 

[selmaborntidefan]

Tom Verlaine, singer and guitarist for seminal art-punk band Television, dies at 73 (yahoo.com)

 

[CrimsonTheory]

Lisa Loring, aka Wednesday Addams, passed away at 64.

 

[selmaborntidefan]

Bobby Hull at 84

Hall of Famer Hull, the Golden Jet, dies at 84

Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull has died at the age of 84, the Chicago Blackhawks announced Monday.

www.espn.com

 

[Bazza]

My trusty landscape trailer. Dropped her off at the recycling place this morning for scrap.

Fitting end though to a life well lived. She came as a package deal with the truck I bought when I started my business back in '01. Never garaged. Went through a re-fit of all metal fabric back in 2011 and also had a new gate made prior to that. Then that fell apart so just made one out of wood for it's last year in service.

She was used when I bought her - but in good condition:



The refit in 2011:


And this morning:

 

[Go Bama]

My trusty landscape trailer. Dropped her off at the recycling place this morning for scrap.

Fitting end though to a life well lived. She came as a package deal with the truck I bought when I started my business back in '01. Never garaged. Went through a re-fit of all metal fabric back in 2011 and also had a new gate made prior to that. Then that fell apart so just made one out of wood for it's last year in service.

She was used when I bought her - but in good condition:

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The refit in 2011:
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And this morning:
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Looks like you got your money's worth.

 

[Bazza]

Looks like you got your money's worth.

Yeah I did. Probably should have retired her last year but as long as she kept hauling I kept her on!

Over the years she hauled plants, mulch, soil, washed shell, trees and palms, sod, equipment, irrigation materials, and even motorcycles! Lot of wonderful memories.

Here she is hauling a Livistona saribus back in 2015, for example........

 

[selmaborntidefan]

Shirley has joined Laverne and Squiggy

‘Laverne & Shirley’ actor Cindy Williams dies at 75

Cindy Williams played Shirley opposite to Penny Marshall’s Laverne.

www.wfsb.com

ETA: turns out Lenny is the only one of the main cast left. I didn't realize Carmine had died - but when I looked at the date on it, I realized it was when my brain was stressed to the max and just before I took my break from work, so I was probably paying little attention.

 

[seebell]

Hey Bazza, I just kinda assumed this thread was for people not inanimate objects!
What's next? A tree in your yard passed away?

 

[Crimson1967]

Bobby Hull at 84

Hall of Famer Hull, the Golden Jet, dies at 84

Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull has died at the age of 84, the Chicago Blackhawks announced Monday.

www.espn.com

Didn’t know much about him so I looked him up after seeing he died. Seems like he was a crappy human being.

 

[Bazza]

Hey Bazza, I just kinda assumed this thread was for people not inanimate objects!
What's next? A tree in your yard passed away?

Seriously - no disrespect intended to the humans who passed but certain things are very sentimental to me. Additionally, I feel it's important to give respect to those who stand beside you when things are dicey - when you are doing battle - and that little trailer was almost like my best friend for many many years and on many many adventures. It really deserved a mention....