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  1. A quote of his I heard today on the radio: "Don't think of it as dying, rather leaving early to avoid the rush" I really will miss this guy, he was/is my favourite author and his paperbacks were a staple present for me on birthdays and at Christmas. His passing leaves a hole in the literary world the size of four elephants and a giant turtle
  2. Treason!! Fetch the pitch forks and fiery brands!
  3. Sad news for all of us Discworld lovers http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-31858156 Sir Terry Pratchett, renowned fantasy author, dies aged 66 Sir Terry Pratchett's Discworld series had a huge fan following Continue reading the main story Watch Watch Fantasy author Sir Terry Pratchett has died aged 66, having had Alzheimer's disease for eight years. "The world has lost one of its brightest, sharpest minds," said Larry Finlay of his publishing company, Transworld. Best known for the Discworld series, Sir Terry wrote more than 70 books over his lengthy career. He was first diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2007, but continued writing, completing his final book last summer. The author died at home "with his cat sleeping on his bed, surrounded by his family," Mr Finlay said. The author wrote most of his novels at his home in Broad Chalke, a village west of Salisbury. "In over 70 books, Terry enriched the planet like few before him," he added. "As all who read him know, Discworld was his vehicle to satirize this world: He did so brilliantly, with great skill, enormous humour and constant invention. "Terry faced his Alzheimer's disease (an 'embuggerance', as he called it) publicly and bravely. Over the last few years, it was his writing that sustained him. His legacy will endure for decades to come. "My sympathies go out to Terry's wife Lyn, their daughter Rhianna, to his close friend Rob Wilkins, and to all closest to him." The Discworld series - which started in 1983 - was based in a flat world "perched on a tortoise's back". By 2013, he had written more than 40 instalments. At the peak of his writing powers, Sir Terry was publishing more than three books a year. His quirky and satirical view of the world won him a worldwide following. At the turn of the century, he was Britain's second most-read author, beaten only by JK Rowling. Known for his striking dress sense and large black fedora, Sir Terry was awarded an OBE for services to literature in 1998. In August, 2007, it was reported he had suffered a stroke, but the following December he announced that he had been diagnosed with a very rare form of early-onset Alzheimer's disease which, he said, "lay behind this year's phantom stroke". Sir Terry was knighted by the Queen in 2009 Knighted in 2009, he said: "It would appear to me that me getting up and saying 'I've got Alzheimer's', it did shake people." "The thing about Alzheimer's is there are few families that haven't been touched by the disease. "People come up to me and talk about it and burst into tears; there's far more awareness about it and that was really what I hoped was going to happen." Sir Terry approached his Alzheimer's diagnosis with a pragmatic sense of humour His death was announced on his Twitter account, on Thursday afternoon. The first tweet was composed in capital letters - which was how the author portrayed the character of Death in his novels. "AT LAST, SIR TERRY, WE MUST WALK TOGETHER," it stated. "Terry took Death's arm and followed him through the doors and on to the black desert under the endless night." "The End". Despite campaigning for assisted suicide after his diagnosis, Sir Terry's publishers said he did not take his own life.
  4. Gary, she scrubs up quite well in a posh frock.....maternity coats aren't the most flattering of things and on other work outings I imagine she's a bit careful as they're one of the most photographed royal couples in the world - any "wardrobe malfunctions" would be all over the Interwebz in a nano-second I've actually got these two down as lasting a long time which would be an exception for the Windsor family! And, yes, I'm mostly a royalist....mainly Liz and Phil the Greek, Anne and these two. Like most families, some are more likeable than others! Side note: Do you think Clarkson is a modern day Prince Philip with some of the stuff he comes out with?
  5. ^^ ooopppsss!!
  6. Coldn't see you Rich....felt sure she would be in a selfie with you! :-)
  7. I agree with this but he is still a boorish twat IMHO!
  8. Steve, before you get rid of them, make something and post a picture - knowing you it would be amazing! How about a leaping fish on a stand?
  9. A similar thought went through my mind..... nylon and Velcro no good Doc?
  10. I used to like him in the early days but have come to regard him as a boorish twat. Haven't watched TG for 2 or 3 series now and don't miss it. The only one I have time for is James May but hey, to each their own
  11. Plumbers Crack

    Why?

    Nice!
  12. Plumbers Crack

    Why?

    http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Shotgun
  13. This! Just dusted of my maxed out Strangers Rifle - love it with full auto!
  14. WTF?!?! Is this early morning feed delerium Stretch?
  15. Hunter just made 32!
  16. so much humour potential!.....
  17. Good stuff and without overbearing loud voice overs!!
  18. Sounds like fun...presume it need ranking up first tho?
  19. The Helm of Saint 14 is supposed to be a good pick up for a Titan, isn't it?
  20. Charlie was OK Bob. Excitement is understandable. It'll be a bit easier when he can remember our real names!
  21. I think I can feel my pants tightening!! Didds "Mr Heavy Ammo" will love this!!
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