Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 31 May 07 - 11:06 AM

I will miss the Virtual Scrump, the only one I knew.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: GUEST
Date: 31 May 07 - 11:10 AM

Very sad news, I too will miss his virtual presence, never got to meet him in person.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: katlaughing
Date: 31 May 07 - 11:14 AM

Natalie, the lyrics to George's song are HERE. Don't know if there is a sound file available yet or not.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: GUEST,Keith
Date: 31 May 07 - 11:46 AM

Here is Scrump's fine song The Bonnie White Hare

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Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: GUEST,Bob Ryszkiewicz
Date: 31 May 07 - 11:49 AM

For Paul: My Sympathy to the Family and May God Bless...
bob

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 31 May 07 - 12:13 PM

Everything everyone else has said.

Only knew him through the Mudcat, but judging by George's song, he must have been a hell of a guy.

RIP Scrump.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Strollin' Johnny
Date: 31 May 07 - 12:14 PM

And from me. A sad, sad time.
S:0(

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: GUEST,jOhn
Date: 31 May 07 - 01:26 PM

Sorrry to hear this, my thoughts are with his family and freiends.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: GUEST,Keith o' Hertford
Date: 31 May 07 - 02:31 PM

So sorry to hear this.
He will be missed.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Wolfgang
Date: 31 May 07 - 03:10 PM

Very sad news. I always liked his posts.

Wolfgang

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 01 Jun 07 - 08:06 AM

Natalie, katlaughing, here's a link to an MP3 for the song: http://www.folk4all.net/SongForPaul.htm .

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Tim theTwangler
Date: 01 Jun 07 - 08:33 AM

He made me laugh with that New Folk song.
Cheers
Tim

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: jacqui.c
Date: 01 Jun 07 - 12:34 PM

I've just listened to George's song - what a great piece of work and so fitting.

My condolences to Paul's family and I wish that there was something that we could do to help.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Lox
Date: 01 Jun 07 - 02:32 PM

as usual words seem woefully inadequate.

we're right behind you scrump!

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Uncle Phil
Date: 01 Jun 07 - 02:33 PM

Sorry to hear the news, I enjoyed chatting with Scrump. If you talk to his family, tell them we sang one for him down in Texas last night. Probably won't mean much to them, it just seemed like something we should do.
- Phil

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Ebbie
Date: 01 Jun 07 - 02:59 PM

George, your song is superlative. The grief and hope and love come through clearly, so clearly it makes me cry.

If people hang around for a bit after- as some beliefs teach us - Scrump has heard your song, and I think it makes him smile.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: katlaughing
Date: 01 Jun 07 - 03:00 PM

George, thank you so much. I've tears running down my face and a 3 year old telling me not to be sad. Your song is very moving and beautifully written, arranged, and performed. I am sure wherever he is, Paul knows of it. I hope his family gets a chance to hear it.

kat

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: GUEST,Partridge
Date: 02 Jun 07 - 09:49 AM

So sorry to hear this, the song is beautiful..sob

Pat xx

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Cruiser
Date: 02 Jun 07 - 11:27 AM

George,

Your fine song is a poignant requiem.

Cruiser

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: sapper82
Date: 02 Jun 07 - 02:03 PM

And an extra couple of buggers from me Bernard.
As I said on the old thread, we've lost far too many 'Catters lately.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Singing Referee
Date: 03 Jun 07 - 04:53 AM

Just got back from holiday. Moses broke the sad news to me while I was away.

Although I had only fairly recently actually met Paul in the flesh, I can say that he was every bit as warm and witty a person face to face as you would have expected from his posts here. He was one of those people who once you've met them, you feel you've known them all your life. I will certainly remember him for the rest of mine.

My thoughts are with all who knew him better than I did, especially Alan and Sue, and of course Frankie and Harry.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Singing Referee
Date: 03 Jun 07 - 05:06 AM

Just listened to George's song. Says it all for me.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Dave Earl
Date: 03 Jun 07 - 05:12 AM

"Says it all for me."

Even though I barely new Scrump.

RIP

Dave

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Jim Lad
Date: 03 Jun 07 - 11:32 AM

Goodbye, Scrump.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Folkiedave
Date: 03 Jun 07 - 11:40 AM

Like many others I only knew him on here - we corresponded privately at the time of the White Hare controversy when he wrote that brilliant song.

Condolences to his family.

Dave

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: catspaw49
Date: 03 Jun 07 - 12:14 PM

Ahhh Scrump.........What'd go and do this for? I have been gone a lot lately but I felt Scrunp was over the bad parts in a remarkable way....................My best thoughts to all who knew him well in 3D. He was certainly loved around here. We'll miss you son...........


Spaw

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: GUEST,Natalie H
Date: 03 Jun 07 - 01:18 PM

Thanks so much for the links to the song by George and the lyrics too. Such a moving little tune-well done George. Brought a tear to my eye listening to it.
Gone but not forgotten Scrump.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 03 Jun 07 - 01:36 PM

Jillie and I wre amongst those privelidged to hear George's "Song for Paul" at Bude Festival. It was very moving then and oh so sad to read the words again now.

Our thoughts are with Scrump's loved ones, for like many here we had never met, but he was one of us.

Andy

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 03 Jun 07 - 07:44 PM

Thanks for the comments, it was the least Paul deserved.

The funeral is Thursday, 14th June at 13.15 at Stevenage Crematorium (on the Hertford Road).

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Janie
Date: 03 Jun 07 - 08:15 PM

Like so many others, I offer peace and heart's ease to Scrump, and all who knew and cared for him.

Janie

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 04 Jun 07 - 03:58 AM

many condolances to all.

Ella who is Sooze

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: My guru always said
Date: 04 Jun 07 - 10:42 AM

Was so sorry to hear the news of Scrump's passing while we were away last week. Was privileged to hear George's song at Bude but we were full of hope then as Scrump had seemed to be been making progress. My thoughts are with Paul's family and friends.
Hil

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Big Jim from Jackson
Date: 04 Jun 07 - 11:07 AM

I first met Paul through his Scrumpy and Western web site. We corresponded a number of times. I never made the connection with "Scrump" until news of his accident hit the 'Cat. He was a pleasant and knowledgeable man who went out of his way to help me as I tried to find out more about the various people on his web page and was nice enough to include mention of me and my radio show on his site.
I read his posts without knowing who he was, but in rereading some of them I find the same qualities I had discovered in the personal correspondance.
To his family and friends I extend my condolences. Even at long distance and through cyberspace Paul was a fine man. I am sorry to see him go; I am blessed to have had some connection to him.

Jim Hickam

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: katlaughing
Date: 04 Jun 07 - 11:55 AM

Jim, thanks for mention of his website, I'd missed it, somehow. For anyone else who missed it, please click HERE.

P.S. There are some nice pix of Paul on this page.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Jim Lad
Date: 04 Jun 07 - 12:03 PM

Thanks to both of you, Jim & Kat.
I'll spend part of my Thursday
going through that site.
Looks like a happy place!
Jim

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: GUEST,The Roadie
Date: 05 Jun 07 - 10:19 AM

So very sorry to hear the sad news of Paul's passing. He will be meeting up with some special friends in heaven - Adge Cutler and Shag connors will look after him...

Sincere condolances to his family

Allen (Shag Connors Roadie)

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 06 Jun 07 - 02:00 PM

The attached was posted on the Midnight Voices forum (Pete Atkin's fan club) by Heather, Paul's sister...
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I joined MV last night to express my sincere thanks for your wonderful sentiments on my brother, Paul Gunningham.

I was surfing for information on my brother as a way to help me grieve through the process. I last saw Paul and Frankie in October in London and we both all met in a pub with our adult sons. He was a modest, talented individual with a brilliant mind who loved his family, music, travel, meeting people, and computing development - but his passion was always music.

Even as a teenager he played harmonica, keyboards, and guitar. He was also a brilliant cartoonist. It was a terrible shock to hear of the dreadful car accident that took him away from his family - he struggled to live for 10 weeks, visited daily by Frankie. I last saw him in April, just three weeks after the accident.

The person who caused the accident when P&F were on their way to fly out for a vacation, has since gone underground and the police haven't been able to arrest him. The man had no legal papers on him and he drove right into Paul.

I was touched by the song written to Paul by George P. Thank you all for your kind messages, I have printed copies to give to his parents who have no Internet access.

Heather Gunningham

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Ross
Date: 07 Jun 07 - 05:10 AM

Cheers George - it was a nice post by Heather

It's been hard to come to terms with the way Paul died

The world is quite a frightening place sometimes

And events like this should help us realise how precious life is

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: My guru always said
Date: 13 Jun 07 - 12:06 PM

My thoughts will be with Paul's family and friends tomorrow. I'll light a candle for him and hope for good weather.
Hil

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Lizzie Cornish
Date: 13 Jun 07 - 05:01 PM

Thank you for bringing Scump's thread back. xx

I got muddled with the dates and thought it was today. I already lit my candle for him, today, in Exeter Cathedral. My thoughts too will be with everyone tomorrow.


Lizzie

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: skipy
Date: 14 Jun 07 - 03:59 AM

Thinking of you.
Skipy

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Singing Referee
Date: 15 Jun 07 - 04:22 AM

El Greko and I attended Paul's funeral yesterday, along with many of Paul's musical friends. Of course it was a very sad occasion, but the minister who conducted the service, Frankie, and Alan, who paid a very fitting tribute, made sure it was a celebration of Paul's life and legacy rather than just a mourning of his passing. The words that were read by the minister on Frankie's behalf were both moving and uplifting, and brought a tear the the corner of this old folkie's eye. We left the chapel to the strains of Harvey Andrews' "Folk Club in the Sky"!

Afterwards we retired to the Orange Tree, which is the venue for the Baldock Folk Club, to raise a glass of Paul's favourite to his memory, and sing some songs in his honour. Despite her obvoius grief, Frankie was dignified and gracious throughout, and appeared to very much appriciate the musical contribution, knowing as she does, what an important part of Paul's life it was.

Frankie told me that she had read, when her mood allowed, all the messages of love and good wishes on this and other forums, following the accident, and the subsequent condolences, and expressed her gratitude to all concerned.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Pistachio
Date: 15 Jun 07 - 08:08 AM

I send my condolences.

I never met Scrump but I've followed this thread and it is a wonderful epitaph for his family to have.

I guess that the whole 'celestial folk club' was crying yesterday.
Talk about rain!
H.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Alice
Date: 15 Jun 07 - 07:33 PM

I just noticed this thread.
Very sad news to read.
My deep sympathy to all his family and friends.
I was just thinking of him the other day when Scrump
was a word on a word play radio show of obscure definitions.

I am so sorry to hear of this sudden loss. Very tragic.

Alice Flynn in Montana

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Lizzie Cornish
Date: 16 Jun 07 - 10:13 AM

I'll bet Scrump was joining in too Steve, with a big smile.

Thank you for letting us all know how things went and much love to Paul's family. They can see how he inspired so many people, and how he's still inspiring people, because of his love for the music.

Lizzie