If you are speaking metaphorically Pats, I've already done quite a lot of that.

Right now it's just a waiting game.

It's a tricky business trying to keep the grasscatcher full. But why re-seed this patch of rocky lawn when the ex-resident gardener seems to have a penchant for generous use of weedkiller? Aren't there other gardens available, perhaps on a nice base of loam, that could do with some occasional trimming?

(With apologies to Peter Sellers)

Aren't there other gardens available, perhaps on a nice base of loam, that could do with some occasional trimming?

Some, but I've already erected my parasol on this patch, and I like the view.

Thad, when's the wedding ? Will the young girl from Sa Kaew be a bridesmaid ? (yes, I am a bastard at this time of night)

(yes, I am a bastard at this time of night)

Aren't we all .... it's very common

I just hope the wagon he is on, doesn't lead to self destruction

Wolfgang died at 10 o'clock this morning.

From drink abuse I will assume

Rest in Peace

A sad state to be in at the end from accounts here.

RIP and may others now find their own peace.

Well. I can't say anything at all without coming across as sounding like a cold hard bitch. So, best I say nothing at all.

From drink abuse I will assume

Rest in Peace

Drink and abuse just about covers it.

And I am not going to say RIP to him as he really doesn't deserve it, I am going to be cold hearted bastard (unlike SBK)

It's now in the hands of the German authorities to find out why the local police say that Yoon can't get his case with all his paperwork and Passport from his girlfriend and where the 800k Baht that he needed to get his visa extension has gone.

I hope things turn out alright for you,mate

Dave

I hope things turn out alright for you,mate

Dave

So do I Dave, but now that he is dead, he has assumed 'lovely bloke' status from some sections of the community

I hope things turn out alright for you,mate

Dave

So do I Dave, but now that he is dead, he has assumed 'lovely bloke' status from some sections of the community

Why does that happen?

He may not have always been bad

Why does that happen?

People, generally don't like to speak ill of the dead, although they may not believe in what they say.

I hope he did not die alone, no one deserves to die alone and he may have repented at the end, I guess we will never know.

I hope he did not die alone, no one deserves to die alone

He died alone.

But all his so called friends who were so willing to give him advice about how he could fuc_k his wife up instead of providing the help and support that he really needed are now showing their true colours, the hypocritical ones. They are angry that Yoon will not have a proper Thai funeral for him, she doesn't have the funds for that, his 'girlfriend' does, she got the last of his money.... but for some strange reason she is reluctant to spend any of it on him, makes you wonder what her real motivation was doesn't it (no it doesn't, anyone with half a grain of sense can work that one out)

Wolfgang used to be friend of mine, the Wolfgang I knew seven years ago was a nice chap, the one that died the other day was not the same man, that man was created, molded, formed by all his real friends who did nothing but help his demise.

I hope he did not die alone, no one deserves to die alone

He died alone.

But all his so called friends who were so willing to give him advice about how he could fuc_k his wife up instead of providing the help and support that he really needed are now showing their true colours, the hypocritical ones. They are angry that Yoon will not have a proper Thai funeral for him, she doesn't have the funds for that, his 'girlfriend' does, she got the last of his money.... but for some strange reason she is reluctant to spend any of it on him, makes you wonder what her real motivation was doesn't it (no it doesn't, anyone with half a grain of sense can work that one out)

Wolfgang used to be friend of mine, the Wolfgang I knew seven years ago was a nice chap, the one that died the other day was not the same man, that man was created, molded, formed by all his real friends who did nothing but help his demise.

Its time to look forward and not back, I have done a lot of that in recent years and its helped me no end.

I wish no ill to anyone, but sometimes (& only sometimes) folk deserve the luck/life they lead.

Move on

Dave

I hope things turn out alright for you,mate

Dave

So do I Dave, but now that he is dead, he has assumed 'lovely bloke' status from some sections of the community

Not sure why Thad is getting the sympathy here.

His hated rival is dead, much to Thad's relief. The way is clear to the widow.

Time to stop speaking ill of the dead and move on with grace and dignity.

Not sure why Thad is getting the sympathy here.

His hated rival is dead, much to Thad's relief.

Whoa ..... hold on there Bags, only one of those statements is true.

I can't say how you feel when someone you don't like dies (especially when it is someone that you used to like)..... please don't tarnish me with your applied attitude.

I suspect Old Croc was having a bad day yesterday, Thaddy.

It's ok, I just called him a bad crocodile in another topic.

I suspect Old Croc was having a bad day yesterday, Thaddy.

I suspect I'm having a bad year then.

To expand on my comments:

Thad, you have started several threads in here to display your life and tribulations to the internet world.

Although it sometimes seems like it, Bedlam is not a little club where you can chat about your private affairs to a few friends. Many people read here who never post.

I'm not sure why you have a need to share your various adventures and conquests, perhaps you seek attention or sympathy or are just boastfull.

We have only read one side of this Wolfgang saga and while there is no reason to disbelieve your version, by your own words you are not a person of great moral turpitude. The cuckold is now deceased and from what you said he still had many friends to the end. It sounds as if he had been separated from the wife who alleged abuse (another girlfriend in the picture) and the marital problems had evaporated.

Why some here have the need to speak ill of the dead (especially those who never met him) I don't know.

I don't think his death was about you.

Hence my comment about dignity and grace.

Move on.

(and yes I had had a bad day and spoke my mind in a couple of threads, albiet in shorthand, but no retractions or apologies are forthcoming this time)

The question has been asked in Outside The Box: "Dead: what next?"

Call me cold and insensitive, but there is a big difference between wishing someone dead, and being relieved that they are no longer on the scene.

I see nothing wrong with feeling relief.

I don't think the feelings of relief at someone's demise and sympathy for their demise, are mutually exclusive.

Although it sometimes seems like it, Bedlam is not a little club where you can chat about your private affairs to a few friends. Many people read here who never post.

I'm not sure why you have a need to share your various adventures and conquests, perhaps you seek attention or sympathy or are just boastfull.

If it was for any of those reasons, Jerry Springer would be my first point of call.

Why do people start blogs? ....... couldn't it just be a release valve?

Do you keep all your feelings, all your emotions pent up inside until it gets to the point where you have a cauldron you cannot control, why for hundreds of years have some people kept a 'dear diary' ...... what is best, being a closed off individual who ends up with a face so red that it stops traffic, or being one that let's it out a little bit at a time so that it never gets the chance to build up to a critical mass.

I've done both, I know which one I prefer, and it doesn't just benefit me, it benefits all those around me.

there is a big difference between wishing someone dead, and being relieved that they are no longer on the scene.

Absolutely right, and unless you have been there you don't know what it feels like, I seriously hope that no one I know has to find out.

Thaddy, you alright mate?

I'm fine thanks mate, it's just been a stressful 10 days, it'll be fine when the dust settles.

d'ya still want some jaffa cakes?

d'ya still want some jaffa cakes?

Sweetheart, would you expect me to say 'no' to that question

just checking cause there are 4 packets currently sitting in my suitcase. We arrive Tuesday