Page Of Remembrance

[Aussie Paul]

Yes, I could never remember his last name even though I knew him for many years.

I would have to guess on the "Lucky Glucky" thing as I never heard it. We always called hin John the Watch Smuggler and he got some Thai bigshot to escort him through customs every time he flew into the country. Would that have anything to do with his nickname?

Glucklich is german for lucky

[Frank James]

One of the members on this thread mentioned a "Chris C", who has passed on. As as act of 'making merit' I arranged for and attended the cremation of a man named Christopher Cangi. This was back a year or so ago. His body had lain unclaimed for several months at one of the local hospitals. I didn't know the man, but I didn't like it that a fellow American was just slabbed and forgotten. The American Consulate said that Mr. Cangi had a sister in the US, who they had notified, but she took no action to claim the body. They said they would pass along the news that someone had done the right thing, but would not give me any information. I doubt they did anything.

I did a very thorough search on the internet, but all I found was somebody with the same name, who had been accused of some tricky business in BK?K a few years ago. Anybody know this man? If so, could you please e-mail me at <removed - send PM>

Thanks

[Rasseru]

There is a trend developing here. The penalty for being a mate of Blinky Bill is death. Be warned.

The penalty for being anyone's mate is death. The penalty for being no one's mate is death.

[Gonzo the Face]

Then again, there are those who do believe that if you have lived a good life, its not a penalty, but a reward.

I think that is a better way to look at it..... at least for me it is..

[Rasseru]

Then again, there are those who do believe that if you have lived a good life, its not a penalty, but a reward.

I think that is a better way to look at it..... at least for me it is..

That can work too! For you then, Gonzo the Face, I shall rework the eternal verities: thee reward for being anyone's mate is death, and the reward for being no one's mate is death.

[Gonzo the Face]

Then again, there are those who do believe that if you have lived a good life, its not a penalty, but a reward.

I think that is a better way to look at it..... at least for me it is..

That can work too! For you then, Gonzo the Face, I shall rework the eternal verities: thee reward for being anyone's mate is death, and the reward for being no one's mate is death.

Well I certainly do thank you for your kindness and I am sure , that for your thoughtfulness, you'll get yours in the end.

[skills32]

Recent sad additions to the growing list..........\

Ivan Barnes.

Davey Bosco Jones.

Robbie Wallis.

R.I.P. all and I'm having a beer in remembrance.

PM or call me if you need more info.

Phil 086 910 4450.

Is that the Davy Jones who hung out at the Hash Pub all the time?

yes, used to.

And he was one of the nicest guys God ever put breath into.

He had a great life.

He certainly did and to think he started his life on the portals of an Irish church, having been left there by his mother as an unwanted child.

[Boksida]

For those of you who knew Blinky Bill, I hope you will remember him today when raising a glass to the memory of the fallen ANZACs. It is the anniversary of his untimely death.

[Priceless]

For those of you who knew Blinky Bill, I hope you will remember him today when raising a glass to the memory of the fallen ANZACs. It is the anniversary of his untimely death.

Thank you for the reminder. A glass of tequila it will be, for a truly great guy!

/ Priceless

[Gonzo the Face]

For those of you who knew Blinky Bill, I hope you will remember him today when raising a glass to the memory of the fallen ANZACs. It is the anniversary of his untimely death.

To my friend Blinky Bill...... Salude......

I know that you will forgive me for the toast with only Prune Juice......but out of a Chang Mug

G

[Sao Jiang Mai]

Kris, ex owner of Glass Onion and Cellar d'Or, plassed away yesterday.

[Ron19]

I have been told that " warfie " who started the worst joke ever thread has passed away and will be cremated today.

Rest in peace mate and sincere sympathy to his wife and family.

[bangkok19]

Thanks. Interesting.

Any other stories about regulars at Oasis?

I use to drink with Stewart regularly whenever I was in Chiang Mai during the 80's at the Oasis Bar.

In his former life he was an Aeronautical Engineer and was very knowledgable on most topics. Spooks from the

US Consulate in Chiang Mai would come and drink with him at the Oasis.. mainly because he was a great guy

to converse with, and also because, up the Soi was Kuhn Sah's Northern Thailand HQ.

Kuhn Sah was the Mr Big of the Golden Triangle drug trade back then, his CNX HQ was signposted outside as

the Pattana Meat Factory (with Thai soldiers guarding the gates???). It was just down the road from the Oasis

in Moon Muang Rd Soi 3 and it is now a guest house with a small pool out front.

Back then trucks used to come and go and they didn't look like refrigerated meat wagons.

Stewart had his daily routine.. he used to like watching the sunset over Doi Suthep from upstairs, then watch a

video, then downstairs to drink with the early evening drinkers.... till late.

There were many conspiracy theories after he died as to the causes... his wife (Noi, I think) was said to have

slowly 'poisoned' him however Stewart didn't need any help as he pushed the limits. I got on with his wife very

well, she looked ok when she was made-up in the dim lighting of the bar although at that time of the night I was

pretty pissed. After Stewart died her new husband (French, I think) reminded me of the little bald guy in The

Benny Hill Show... with Noi (or was it Nok) slapping him on the back of the head.. pick up those empty glasses,

empty that ashtray.

When Stewart had his quiet talks in the corner of the bar with the CIA guys rumours abound that Stewarts'

aeronautical expertise gave the perception that he could have been one of them. The name of the Oasis Bar

could've possibly been derived from the "OAS".

Whispers, rumours and clandestine meetings made Northern Thailand an interesting place to visit in the 80's.

Stewart had a "tomboy" guitar player there some nights who played a 12-string and knew just about every

song you requested.

One night I remember the whole bar staff kicking on around the corner to the old PEACOCK COFFEE SHOP

out front of the Montri Hotel. It was its FINAL night and we all had drinks and watched the sun come up and

then the Peacock was no more. It was kinda like the Chiang Mai "Thermae".

When the Oasis closed some of the girls worked at the newly opened Top North Beer Bar Centre, I saw 2

around the back of the Oasis at the Black Cat Bar, also another over the moat at the Big Beer Bar.

Sadly the good old bars have dissappeared or have been refurbished.

[Gonzo the Face]

Bangkok 19, thanks for that ....... gives one a good nostalgic feeling....

[philw]

Having researched a little more about the saga of Abe, it was as Ulysses has posted, a team effort.
Abe was indeed sleeping on the floor of the old Blue Sky Bar in Rachamankha Road, thanks to the typical kindness of the Thai lady owner, now herself deceased.

David raised the topic with Paul Southland, the then No 2 at the British Embassy, who quite quickly granted Abe a free passport to replace the one stolen years before from his guest house.

Another very big hearted person, English financial advisor Martin Chappell (now based in Bangkok), looked into Abe's affairs free of charge and found he was eligible for a modest Navy pension. This was just enough to get him a place at McKean Rehabilitation Centre where he dried out and lived very happily for several years before dieing of natural causes.

The excellent Panita (still at the British Consulate CM) was the bi-lingual liaison person and, together, these people certainly lengthened and vastly improved the lifespan of this pleasant, intelligent and gentle man who had fallen on hard times and fallen into the bottle.

Paul Southland was rightly promoted to be the UK Consul in Shanghai, 2nd most important post in China, and was last heard of as a member of the London Olympic committee.

Now, this type of liaison is available to all non-Thai nationalities here through Lanna Care Net.

[timtscott]

You all seem like a tight knit group. Hope you have room for one more yank soon. I am not much of a drinker, but I'm awful at poker and billards so my presence is likely to enrich some of you.

Cheers to your departed friends !

Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand

[Ebethnord]

Harry Farmer

Paul Martin

Two of the old guys always sitting at one of the outdoor tables at "Bierstube" There was a whole group meeting there every evening for a meal some beers and a chat when I started to come there in in late 80ties. I think the only one left is EJ who still goes for coffee and the Post in the morning. .

[jonwilly]

Tony Ball, ex Royal Marine, keen Bird watcher and organiser of Bird watching Trips passed away on Saturday 08th November following a heart attack.

john

[playbgnow]

I believe Allistar the Scot lives in PP

[Ulysses G.]

There was Scottish guy named Alister who died in CM many years ago. His wake was at the Housewive's Club.

[Gonzo the Face]

There was Scottish guy named Alister who died in CM many years ago. His wake was at the Housewive's Club.

To Allister, Posts dredging up old memories.... The SpotLight and Allister all in 2 days

May he rest in piece

[jko]

Tony Ball, ex Royal Marine, keen Bird watcher and organiser of Bird watching Trips passed away on Saturday 08th November following a heart attack.

john

I was saddened - only today on this forum - to learn of Tony's passing.

I only met him once years ago at his home, and was impressed by his total dedication to birdlife, and his gentle mein.

It is really a pity that for someone who contributed so much to the study of birds here, that there is (apparently) no obituary dedicated to him - nothing in CityLife or Chiang Mai Mail?

Did any member attend a funeral service? What happened to all his recordings/photography?

It would be fitting if someone who knew him well could write a tribute to him.

Rest in peace Tony.

[MAJORUS]

JKO Tony's ashes are interred in Plot C3B at the Chiangmai Foreign Cemetery,the service was attended by some family members and friends,his ashes were mixed with those of his late wife and they are in the plot together.

His sister will write an obituary and when we have it it will be published in the next edition of De Mortuis the history of the Chiangmai Foreign Cemetery.

[jko]

JKO Tony's ashes are interred in Plot C3B at the Chiangmai Foreign Cemetery,the service was attended by some family members and friends,his ashes were mixed with those of his late wife and they are in the plot together.

His sister will write an obituary and when we have it it will be published in the next edition of De Mortuis the history of the Chiangmai Foreign Cemetery.

Many thanks Majorus, this is heartening, and I'm very glad Tony will be remembered this way.

If possible, would be nice if a copy of the obituary can be posted here on the forum as well?

Gratifying to know he and his wife are together in the plot. As I recall she was Japanese, and worked at Amari Rincome before joining Chiang Mai Ram Hospital as the Japanese liaison. I believe tragically that cancer struck, and took her, alas.

Rest in Peace both

[CMMCB]

Geoffrey Walton passed away this last week. Ex Guidelines editor, English teacher and INTG convenor.

Funeral details attached for those interested.

[Johpa]

Geoffrey Walton passed away this last week. Ex Guidelines editor, English teacher and INTG convenor.

Sorry to hear that Geoffrey passed away. A very good man with whom I was fortunate to have shared many a mid-morning breakfast conversation ranging over countless subjects at David's old book shop on Moon Muang. If I were to write a book about my travels and subsequent meetings with remarkable men, there would need to be a mention of Geoffrey Walton.

[dru2]

I worked with Geoffrey closely over a period of at least 10 years. I liked him and respected him very much, and I shall miss him.

[davidgtr]

Yikes very sad to say Geoff Walton is gone.

What a star he has been for Chiang Mai over the years - 30 years I think it was.

One of the original writers & hacks in Chiang Mai; he was always polite & reserved & wiling to help anyone with news & info about Chiang Mai &/or Thailand to help them on their way.

Geoff was an absolute treasure of info on Thailand; if anyone helped put Chiang Mai on the map writing for tourist mags it was Geoff.

Guidelines would not be where it is today without Geoff. He also helped proof read & edit numerous other books & articles for publication in the North.

There will be a tribute to Geoff Walton night at the Writers Club on Friday 13th, starting at 8.00PM.

If you want to help celebrate Geoff's life in North Thailand, pop along.

Good friends of Geoff are invited to chip in 300 baht each for a kitty at the bar to pay peoples first one or two drinks. Geoff would approve especially considering it is Friday the 13th.

For more info contact Bob Tilley at the Writers Club.

[davidgtr]

Yikes very sad to say Geoff Walton is gone.

What a star he has been for Chiang Mai over the years - 30 years I think it was.

One of the original writers & hacks in Chiang Mai; he was always polite & reserved & wiling to help anyone with news & info about Chiang Mai &/or Thailand to help them on their way.

Geoff was an absolute treasure of info on Thailand; if anyone helped put Chiang Mai on the map writing for tourist mags it was Geoff.

Guidelines would not be where it is today without Geoff. He also helped proof read & edit numerous other books & articles for publication in the North.

There will be a tribute to Geoff Walton night at the Writers Club on Friday 13th, starting at 8.00PM.

If you want to help celebrate Geoff's life in North Thailand, pop along.

Good friends of Geoff are invited to chip in 300 baht each for a kitty at the bar to pay peoples first one or two drinks. Geoff would approve especially considering it is Friday the 13th.

For more info contact Bob Tilley at the Writers Club.

Tonights the night for Ajarn Geoff

[davidgtr]

John Equid long time resident, passed away in Melbourne last month

From what I can gather John had a battle with cancer & finally lost his fight on 9th May 2014. He was 61 at the time.