Goodbye and farewell

[beermonsterman]

Sad to hear your news mate i been off hear a while and pop in now and then to see what's new but so sad to hear this and i hope your still around but i suspect your few weeks have passed now but i just wanted to say you been very entertaining over the years sorry for your bad news you will be missed Deka .

[Revenant]

Only just come across Derek's post, sad to hear and gutted I missed a chance to say goodbye to him. The forum won't be the same without him, RIP.

[jimibt]

as we haven't heard anything from Derek since Sun Jul 06, 2025 20:45, I think I have to mournfully assume that he has sadly, finally passed after his brief, but positive struggle.

As noted in previous posts to this, Derek was a fine and often politely combative contributor. This year, he definitely would have had something to say about his tomatoes - just a shame he wasn't able to share his passions and observations.

Well, i'd like to raise a final glass (tho for sure won't be the final time *dezza* is mentioned) and say, all the best Derek and thank you for elevating the personal post count beyond which few will reach . And on a more serious note, thanks for reminding me in particular of the importance in treasuring each day and those around us..

Slàinte

[sniffer66]

as we haven't heard anything from Derek since Sun Jul 06, 2025 20:45, I think I have to mournfully assume that he has sadly, finally passed after his brief, but positive struggle.

As noted in previous posts to this, Derek was a fine and often politely combative contributor. This year, he definitely would have had something to say about his tomatoes - just a shame he wasn't able to share his passions and observations.

Well, i'd like to raise a final glass (tho for sure won't be the final time *dezza* is mentioned) and say, all the best Derek and thank you for elevating the personal post count beyond which few will reach . And on a more serious note, thanks for reminding me in particular of the importance in treasuring each day and those around us..

Slàinte

I was actually thinking of Derek earlier. We've had a bumper crop of Sungold tomatoes this year, and they still keep coming. He popped into my head as I picked the latest ripe ones

[Garethp123]

Awful news Derek, we never chatted much but I was always on the sidelines watching your arguments unfold

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym-Oz0TMSb0

A nice chorus for you there.

It's been a pleasure,
Brian

External links are not allowed.

[sniffer66]

Awful news Derek, we never chatted much but I was always on the sidelines watching your arguments unfold

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym-Oz0TMSb0

A nice chorus for you there.

It's been a pleasure,
Brian

External links are not allowed.

Nor is a complete lack of respect or decorum

[jimibt]

Awful news Derek, we never chatted much but I was always on the sidelines watching your arguments unfold

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym-Oz0TMSb0

A nice chorus for you there.

It's been a pleasure,
Brian

External links are not allowed.

you are a disgrace!!

[to75ne]

as we haven't heard anything from Derek since Sun Jul 06, 2025 20:45, I think I have to mournfully assume that he has sadly, finally passed after his brief, but positive struggle.

As noted in previous posts to this, Derek was a fine and often politely combative contributor. This year, he definitely would have had something to say about his tomatoes - just a shame he wasn't able to share his passions and observations.

Well, i'd like to raise a final glass (tho for sure won't be the final time *dezza* is mentioned) and say, all the best Derek and thank you for elevating the personal post count beyond which few will reach . And on a more serious note, thanks for reminding me in particular of the importance in treasuring each day and those around us..

Slàinte

nicely put.
ps

probably best to ignore the idiot

[Kai]

as we haven't heard anything from Derek since Sun Jul 06, 2025 20:45, I think I have to mournfully assume that he has sadly, finally passed after his brief, but positive struggle.

As noted in previous posts to this, Derek was a fine and often politely combative contributor. This year, he definitely would have had something to say about his tomatoes - just a shame he wasn't able to share his passions and observations.

Well, i'd like to raise a final glass (tho for sure won't be the final time *dezza* is mentioned) and say, all the best Derek and thank you for elevating the personal post count beyond which few will reach . And on a more serious note, thanks for reminding me in particular of the importance in treasuring each day and those around us..

Slàinte

Almost posted something similar. As a non-drinker I was gifted some booze recently and it felt right to make an exception by toasting Derek over dinner the other day.

Nearly 4 billion views on this mastapiece : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60ItHLz5WEA

[firlandsfarm]

Awful news Derek, we never chatted much but I was always on the sidelines watching your arguments unfold

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym-Oz0TMSb0

A nice chorus for you there.

It's been a pleasure,
Brian

External links are not allowed.

In respect of this subject the only thing that should be disallowed is you.

[foxwood]

as we haven't heard anything from Derek since Sun Jul 06, 2025 20:45, I think I have to mournfully assume that he has sadly, finally passed after his brief, but positive struggle.

As noted in previous posts to this, Derek was a fine and often politely combative contributor. This year, he definitely would have had something to say about his tomatoes - just a shame he wasn't able to share his passions and observations.

Well, i'd like to raise a final glass (tho for sure won't be the final time *dezza* is mentioned) and say, all the best Derek and thank you for elevating the personal post count beyond which few will reach . And on a more serious note, thanks for reminding me in particular of the importance in treasuring each day and those around us..

Slàinte

very well said - cheers Derek

[Emmson]

Derek took over the baton from Ferru and was the life of this forum for a long time.

Hope he is up there enjoying some celestial trading.

[Kai]

A huge loss for the community, but good to see the forum activity recovering well

His 8.49 posts per day will take a monumental effort to ever match by anyone, came very close to top poster

[Kai]

Derek took over the baton from Ferru and was the life of this forum for a long time.

Those that mind, don't matter

And those that matter, don't mind

Not sure who said it but I love that one