Wednesday 21 October 2009

Pub news.

It was my friend Malcolm's funeral today. I didn't attend, as wheelchairs and churches don't mix. I was in the pub for the wake. The place was packed, and I had a chance to talk with his family.

Di, put on a beautiful spread, and many fond memories were recalled. He is now buried along side a rogues gallery of past locals in the MERRIE MONK!

R.I.P. Malc!

8 comments:

wendishness said...

Sorry to hear you were unable to attend, he'd have understood wherever he is now. At least you were at the wake which is a great salute to a good mate! :)

Unknown said...

Wendy, hi. Malc knew I wouldn't be there, but there in 'spirit' so to speak!

wendishness said...

LOL and I bet you had plenty of spirits for him ;)

Richard Wintle said...

Sad to hear. I trust he was properly seen off in the pub after the funeral.

#Debi said...

Hang on--they buried him in the Merrie Monk?!

Seriously, it sounds like he was given a good sendoff. I hope to be as fondly remember when my time comes...

Keith said...

Sorry I couldn't make it to the funeral, but I had a steaming cold (still got it!) and I didn't want to keep coughing and sneezing in the church or the pub after.

I felt ill with a sore throat and temperature on Monday morning and it got worse in the next couple of days. I think I must have caught it sitting with you germ-ridden lot on Sunday lunchtime!

Glad to hear that all his friends gave him a good send off.

apositivepessimist said...

RIP to your mate Malcolm.

Ah the obligatory piss-up after the piss-off.

You’d think churches would be one of the first places wheelchair accessible.

Is god not fond of cripples?

Pat said...

So sorry you ;have lost a friend and may he rest in peace.
I'm glad you were there to properly see him off.