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Post by DonnieBrasco on Dec 30, 2021 22:28:28 GMT
Death is nothing at all.
I have only slipped away to the next room.
I am I and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other,
That, we still are.
Call me by my old familiar name.
Speak to me in the easy way
which you always used.
Put no difference into your tone.
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed
at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word
that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effect.
Without the trace of a shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same that it ever was.
There is absolute unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind
because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you.
For an interval.
Somewhere. Very near.
Just around the corner.
All is well.
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Post by rastrick32 on Dec 31, 2021 8:00:09 GMT
Dear Oti. I’m so glad you’ve made it to a place you wanted to be; I think I’m right when I say that India is a bit of a spiritual home for you. I hope your last days are full of laughter and peace.
We have shared many chats over the years and I can honestly say that we never once fell out, even though we usually shared contrasting and conflicting points of views. Humour ran through all our interactions and I knew you valued the power of a good joke or jibe.
I don’t think we ever met although we had mutual friends and it is a regret that the chance for a real meeting are now gone forever.
You will be remembered long and hard by the HTFC community, particularly those of us that contributed to DATM. That forum is now almost defunct because of the removal of interesting, intelligent and challenging characters such as yourself.
Enjoy what’s left pal. You’ve lived a life and will be missed.
Rastrick32/shortdistancewalker/LDR
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Post by Deep Space on Dec 31, 2021 8:05:35 GMT
Don't know if you'll read this Oti, & I know we rarely saw eye to eye on very much, but I watched my father-in-law die in pain from cancer earlier this year & truly wouldn't wish it on anyone. Take care & find peace.
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Post by tinpot on Dec 31, 2021 8:47:21 GMT
Take care Oti. Death comes to us all. The best we can hope is that we die well. That you made it to India is a blessing.
And I hope you at least saw the result of last night's game!
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Post by Wilsonwilson on Dec 31, 2021 10:29:07 GMT
Blimey, I'd not realised things had got to this stage, having been off the radar for a few years.
I hope you enjoy your time at the place clearly special to you and get as much quality time as possible.
You're a real character and rare in todays wishy washy culture and certainly made me smile a few times!
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Oti….
Dec 31, 2021 13:57:21 GMT
Post by niggled on Dec 31, 2021 13:57:21 GMT
Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away to the next room. I am I and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, That, we still are. Call me by my old familiar name. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effect. Without the trace of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same that it ever was. There is absolute unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you. For an interval. Somewhere. Very near. Just around the corner. All is well. Reading that made me tearfull, it's absolutely beautiful. Where is this from |
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Post by digs on Dec 31, 2021 15:23:08 GMT
Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away to the next room. I am I and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, That, we still are. Call me by my old familiar name. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effect. Without the trace of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same that it ever was. There is absolute unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you. For an interval. Somewhere. Very near. Just around the corner. All is well. Reading that made me tearfull, it's absolutely beautiful. Where is this from Search, Henry Scott Holland |
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Dec 31, 2021 19:17:15 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2021 19:17:15 GMT
Hope you're reading this in 2022, Oti.
Because no medical professional gave you a single hope of that happening.
So to beat the impossible odds one last time will hopefully produce a wry smile.
We just wished you posted them before you cashed out! X
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Post by turbo2 on Dec 31, 2021 20:37:21 GMT
So ill. Made India....no-one on the planet would believe it. Train delayed 2 hours at York. Kings X picked up the passport from the agent by courier. Jumped in the VIP mini-bus for Heathrow. Never saw Heathrow, VIP lounge and then straight to the plane. We were that short of time. Business class bed....then HELL. 1 hour Indian immigration and then THREE hours in a filthy car par underground having 2 PCR tests. Thousands milling about. Nowhere to lie down. Cops came because i sneaked out of the airport to nap in the car. VIP taxi disaster...never came and we ended up in a tiny Suzuki. He went the wrong way 5 times and 1.30 hours turned in to 3 hours  I genuinely thought i would die in the cab. I could not have made the trip alone. Beachfront bungalow for the sunset.....then a fucking rave party until 6am Just finished now. I have days guys and i send love and thank you all....just typing this is pure agony. Otium. Ffs. Only just read this. Epic story right to the end oti. Always read your posts with a smile. And a smile goes a long way. Keep up the fight pal |
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Post by otiumvitae on Dec 31, 2021 21:02:44 GMT
2am here. Fireworks just stopped.
In extreme pain every second,
This moment is the first i have been able to move in days.
I am 9 stone something from 14 stones
Every moment hell.
An Indian family took me in, they cried when i moved to my own bedroom today....truly wonderful people.
Prob my last post...i love you all....UTT
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Post by forehead on Dec 31, 2021 21:03:35 GMT
Otium, I've never met you in person (I don't think) but it has been an absolute pleasure to get to know you on here and datm, your musings are a thing of legend and always will be. Take care and God bless
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Post by tinpot on Dec 31, 2021 21:09:27 GMT
2am here. Fireworks just stopped. In extreme pain every second, This moment is the first i have been able to move in days. I am 9 stone something from 14 stones Every moment hell. An Indian family took me in, they cried when i moved to my own bedroom today....truly wonderful people. Prob my last post...i love you all....UTT Take care mate, and if this is your last post, goodbye, good luck & thank you for entertaining & frustrating the hell out of me over the years. |
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Dec 31, 2021 22:16:06 GMT
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Post by frankiesleftpeg on Dec 31, 2021 22:16:06 GMT
2am here. Fireworks just stopped. In extreme pain every second, This moment is the first i have been able to move in days. I am 9 stone something from 14 stones Every moment hell. An Indian family took me in, they cried when i moved to my own bedroom today....truly wonderful people. Prob my last post...i love you all....UTT Its been a pleasure reading your posts on here & t'other board. If there is such a thing as the after life, keep up the good work. All the best Oti. UTT |
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Post by digs on Dec 31, 2021 23:41:59 GMT
All the best Oti,had the pleasure of having a beer with you,top bloke, a real character that's made the most of his life.
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Post by El Mel on Jan 1, 2022 0:12:43 GMT
If ever there was any question in how to deal with our own mortality.....
I've never been to India, but one day maybe I will. I'll find a tranquil beach overlooking the sea, and think about the guy who made us all challenge our own perceptions, sometimes to the point of blind frustration, sometimes to the point where we enraged ourselves, and often to the point where we found ourselves in agreement.
Even if I don't ever get to India, I'll happily sit on a beach here in Spain, look across the med and ponder my judgements - and question them, which is all you ever asked of anybody buddy.
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