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Pomp 'n' circumstance - some sad news..

Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 8:05 pm
by lakespfc
Noticed he hadn't been around for a while so donned my Miss Marple hat and I'm afraid I discovered some sad news. It's been confirmed by someone who met him that it's definitely him..

http://www.ukbusawards.org.uk/content/i ... -1937-2017

RIP Pomp, thanks for all the laughs, shall raise a glass of something acceptable in your honour..

Re: Pomp 'n' circumstance - some sad news..

Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 8:30 pm
by Dr Watson
Well, I had an acceptable red in my hand as I read this news. I have raised it to Pomp, even though his posts would drive me mad on occasions!

I'm sure they do a decent claret on the other side.

Thanks for all the mirth and pomposity, Pomp!

(Can't believe he was 80!)

Thanks also Lakes for the detective work.

Re: Pomp 'n' circumstance - some sad news..

Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 8:39 pm
by Pompey Penguin
Very sad. P'n'C always had something good to add, even for those who didn't agree with him! It will be a sadder and less interesting board without P'n'C. Our thoughts.

Re: Pomp 'n' circumstance - some sad news..

Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 8:56 pm
by Milton End
Always well-composed with an interesting angle on everything Pompey: typical PnC. [Even if his spelling was sometimes shaky.}

Like many others on this board, I have missed him over the last few months. I kept telling myself that he was probably engaged in some new film venture and did not have the time to post. Now we know the truth - so thanks to Lakes for that.

He would have been really proud of the way that the PFC season ended - maybe he is having a chuckle even now.

Will genuinely miss his comments, his insights and his humour. RIP.

Re: Pomp 'n' circumstance - some sad news..

Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 9:00 pm
by pompeygunner
RIP Pomp, he reminded me a lot of a poster on FF back in the day when it was a lively board. That poster was Chetwynd & for all I know they could've been one & the same. I always thought that when Pomp posted he did so with a twinkle in his eye.
RIP.

Re: Pomp 'n' circumstance - some sad news..

Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 9:11 pm
by Lost in Transportation
That's a shame. PnC was a character and played a character on here which wasn't always appreciated. I shall find something suitable to toast his memory. RIP Pomp.

Re: Pomp 'n' circumstance - some sad news..

Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 10:08 pm
by ... and chips
RIP PnC. Always great value.

Re: Pomp 'n' circumstance - some sad news..

Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 10:45 pm
by RubiconCSL
******. Excuse my french. That has really shocked me. I met him briefly once. I always enjoyed reading his posts. I wouldn't have guessed he was 80. I will genuinely miss him and his sense of humour on here;as has been said, it will be a loss to this BB.

At least it finally proves that he and Milkins aren't the same person!

Re: Pomp 'n' circumstance - some sad news..

Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 11:21 pm
by Selsey Bill
Just seen this - truly shocked and feel a little guilty for my last comment about him, though I suspect he would have chuckled about it.
He and I rarely saw eye to eye with regards to Pompey but, without wanting to sound contradictory, I feel always got on very well. Never met the man, but did exchange emails once. This board is a lesser place without the scribe. RIP Noel.
PS The irony of us winning the league...

Re: Pomp 'n' circumstance - some sad news..

Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 11:41 pm
by BlueinPLtwenty
RIP Pomp

Re: Pomp 'n' circumstance - some sad news..

Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 11:51 pm
by No Shot Sherlock
Ditto at the shock others have expressed. I met Noel several times as he produced the promotional video for Smile4Wessex and also attended the annual gala dinner in November 2013 when the video was aired for the first time. Spoke to him a number of times since but not for a year or more now. Would never have guessed his age.

A great character in person as well as on the boards and I too hope he's sipping an acceptable claret, and smiling.

RIP Pomp

Re: Pomp 'n' circumstance - some sad news..

Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 7:00 am
by JenniTalia
So sad to hear this news. Pomp was always one of my favourite reads on this board and his input will be greatly missed. R.I.P

Re: Pomp 'n' circumstance - some sad news..

Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 7:07 am
by Fratton End Exile
RIP Noel, pretty much agree with all that has already been written. He contributed some really intetesring posts albeit in his own way

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Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 11:35 am
by Berkshire Blue
RIP Pomp. I often disagreed with the content of his posts, but always enjoyed reading them.

I will raise a glass of (I hope) acceptable claret to him later.

Re: Pomp 'n' circumstance - some sad news..

Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 1:11 pm
by The Cincinnati Kid
One of the most well written and entertaining chaps on here. A proper character.