Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 31 May 07 - 08:59 AM

More really sad news. I too knew Paul only through his posts and then just a couple of weeks ago through George's new song, which touched me so deeply I felt I knew him better than that. What a loss. Words fail me now. My sympathies and condolences must suffice.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Lizzie Cornish
Date: 31 May 07 - 05:35 AM

Dear Scrump

This is for you.

When I heard the news yesterday, I felt so desperately sad. And as I write this now, the tears are starting. I wracked my mind last night to try and work out what to say. But where do you start? I searched for exactly the right 'quote', as I wanted to use the wise words of someone else...but nothing seemed right. So I tried to use my own words, but they wouldn't come.....

But this morning it's happened and the words are flowing and you know why Scrump?....Because of *you*

I went into *your* words, the ones you sent me in here, just a day or two before your accident, when I got so down in here recently. You were the only person who took the time and the trouble to care. You came over to 'hold my hand' as it were, and to tell me that it would all be OK. That touched me deeply. In your words you spoke about your love for the music and to always stay positive and...well...you just 'cared' xx

So here are some words at long last, hopefully put in a very positive way, because it's how I feel you'd want me to say them, right now, when we're all feeling so terribly down.



As I write this now, despite the tears, I know that you're surrounded by those who've loved you all your life, both in the Spirit world and in this one too. I know that you will never be alone and that from the moment you passed over, a circle of light and love went out around you and it will never leave you.

I know that your kind and loving Spirit will be able to reach out to Frankie and your family, that you were there instantly around them and that eventually, when the shock of all this has grown a little less, when the deep sorrow and so many other emotions, have had time to ease a little, they'll know that you are right there beside them all and you ALWAYS will be, for the rest of their lives, loving them.

As you can see from the messages in here, and in your other thread, you 'touched' many, many people, with your words. Oh you made us smile Scrump and laugh out loud sometimes too! :0)

When I found your photos online I realised how much you enjoyed and cared about the music, it shines out in some of those pictures. I've kept your photo on the desk these past weeks...and you know, it'll stay there now, just so I can say a sunny 'Hello' to you now and again. :0)

I wish your family much love, but most of all, I wish them peace.

We can't change the way that things happen. We can't even begin to understand them sometimes, but in the end, hopefully, acceptance comes in, and with that comes peace.

The good thing about dying is that we ALL get to do it eventually, and then we get to be with those we have truly loved once more. But in the meantime we have to learn about a different kind of love. A love that surrounds us, that is all-encompassing and deeply spiritual. A love that just simply requires the mind to be opened in a different way, and then we understand that love will carry us through, for the rest of our lives and that those we have loved never leave us.

I'm so very glad that you've had so many loving messages Scrump! You deserve each and every one of them and I hope they bring you a huge smile...and bring some comfort to your family too. You've a beautiful Spirit!

So, know that we'll miss you. But know that we'll always think about you too and finally know that you touched many people with your sweet words and nature. I am so glad that you seemed to have enjoyed your life so much and that you carried that enjoyment out to others. I'm all the better for having 'known' you...even though it was only for a very short time in a 'virtual' place. You 'connected' and you made a difference and that counts for a huge amount.

There are those whose Spirits shine bright when they are alive, and that same part of them continues to shine, when they are still 'alive' but simply in another place. You are one of those Spirits.

You take care my friend.

And Paul, I know you'll never stop shining! :0)

With much love to you and your family


Lizzie x

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: The PA
Date: 31 May 07 - 03:48 AM

Like so many others I only knew of him through his postings. All the same its very very sad. My condonences to his family and friends.

Breezy and Guru have asked me to pass on their thoughts too. No doubt they will post their own messages in good time.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: CannieShieldsLaddie
Date: 31 May 07 - 03:22 AM

So very sad, will miss his sense of humour most of all round here.

Thought's with his family.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Banjo-Flower
Date: 30 May 07 - 02:38 PM

so sorry to hear this

Gerry

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: GUEST,Mike (ChaoticReality)
Date: 30 May 07 - 02:27 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with Paul's family

Rest in peace mate, I'll raise a glass to you from the stage tonight.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: MBSLynne
Date: 30 May 07 - 01:15 PM

Oh no! I'm so very sad to hear this. Like most of the other posters on the thread, I only knew him from on here, but he was a cheerful sort of guy with a good sense of humour.

May his trip to the Summerlands be easy and his stay there peaceful

If anyone is in touch with his family please pass on my thoughts and condolences too

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: SINSULL
Date: 30 May 07 - 12:31 PM

Very sad, indeed. Condolences to the family.
Mary

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: GUEST,Natalie H (Karine Polwart forum)
Date: 30 May 07 - 11:23 AM

This is such awful and tragic news. I can't believe it. I feel so sad. Like many others I only knew Scrump aka. Paul virtually (off the Karine Polwart forum). He seemed such a good guy and the forum honestly is quiet without him. We miss him, and I am sure will continue to do so. So sad.
Life is so unfair.
May he rest in peace.
Thoughts to all those affected, particularly those really close to him. He will be greatly missed.
P.S.Hope the card from the KP forum got to Paul.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 30 May 07 - 11:13 AM

Very sad news. My best thoughts to those who knew and loved him.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: GUEST,Elfcall
Date: 30 May 07 - 11:08 AM

I liked the virtual Scrump and I am sure I would have liked Paul.

So sorry - condolences to his family amd friends.

Elfcall

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: GUEST,Jean in Devon
Date: 30 May 07 - 10:59 AM

So sad to hear this news, I never met him, (was hoping to at the Royal Albert Hall Show of hands concert) but had read his postings and he certainly had a way with those.

Sincere condolences to his family.

Jean

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Jean(eanjay)
Date: 30 May 07 - 10:53 AM

I have just returned home after a couple of days away. I was so shocked to see this very sad news.

I didn't know Scrump but he just had such a nice way of posting.

So, so sorry.

Thoughts and prayers for his family.

Jean

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: GUEST,Keith
Date: 30 May 07 - 10:47 AM

I used to enjoy Scrump's posts. The Bonnie White Hare remains the finest "new traditional" folk song I've heard this year. Sad news.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 30 May 07 - 10:33 AM

It is sad when one of number pass away. Doubly so for those close to him. My condolonces to them.

Dave.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Leadbelly
Date: 30 May 07 - 10:17 AM

What sad news. Sleep well, Scrump. I really enjoyed your based contributions. Will miss you...

Manfred

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Trevor
Date: 30 May 07 - 08:22 AM

So, so sorry.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Moses
Date: 30 May 07 - 07:52 AM

Such sad news.

I only met Scrump once, near the bar at the Orange Tree in Baldock. He came across as a nice friendly man. Wish I'd had a chance to get to know him better.

My condolences to his family.

Christine

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Bugsy
Date: 30 May 07 - 07:06 AM

my condolences to his wife and family.

Very sad news indeed.


Bugsy

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: The Sandman
Date: 30 May 07 - 06:50 AM

I am sorry,Scrump was a good guy .

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Grimmy
Date: 30 May 07 - 06:17 AM

A sadness too deep for words.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: greg stephens
Date: 30 May 07 - 05:53 AM

Very sad. Always enjoyed corresponding with him, though I've never met him.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Bee
Date: 30 May 07 - 05:53 AM

I am so sorry. My condolences to all who loved him.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 30 May 07 - 05:47 AM

Sincere condolences.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: mouldy
Date: 30 May 07 - 05:31 AM

Many condolences. It's even more dreadful when somebody is on the mend, and all hopes are high.

May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

Andrea

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: skipy
Date: 30 May 07 - 05:30 AM

There is nothing more that I can add.
A very sad day indeed.
Skipy

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: stallion
Date: 30 May 07 - 05:30 AM

and so once again we lose a valued friend, like many I only knew him through the Cat but that hardly seems to matter, I have survived two heart attacks and a tad of guilt creeps in when people leave us without warning. My deepest sympathies to his family. bugger
Peter

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Pistachio
Date: 30 May 07 - 05:22 AM

Forever in sunshine now - gone to join that celestial band.

Sincere condolences to his family and friends, I remember the shock of my Fathers' sudden death.

It'll hurt forever.
H.
Hazel.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Fidjit
Date: 30 May 07 - 05:14 AM

Oh No. I wanted to meet up with him. Bugger. Have to wait til it's my turn.

Chas

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 30 May 07 - 04:52 AM

Very, very sorry, I enjoyed his postings and had hoped he was recovering. Condolances to family and friends.

RtS

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: GUEST,Mingulay at work
Date: 30 May 07 - 03:54 AM

Like other posters I never met Scrump and knew him only from threads on the 'Cat. He always came across as a funny, witty and thoroughly "nice" guy. I for one will sorely miss his musings. I just hope that the celestial brewery can rustle up some interesting vintage ales for him.

My condolences to his family and friends.

Pete

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump' (29 May 2007)
From: Ross
Date: 30 May 07 - 03:21 AM

That's very sad - Paul will be greatly missed

My thoughts are with all who knew him

Both his real and folk family

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump'
From: Geordie-Peorgie
Date: 29 May 07 - 06:12 PM

I am deeply saddened by this news!

I never met 'Scrump' but have 'threaded' with him and heard George Papavgeris' tribute song on Saturday at Bude.

Anything else I might say would probably sound trite at this time so...

Anyone who can pass on my condolences to his family please do so.
George Wilson

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump'
From: Bernard
Date: 29 May 07 - 06:10 PM

Bugger.

Bugger, bugger, bugger.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump'
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 29 May 07 - 06:08 PM

I only knew Scrump through The Cat but I always thought what a great guy he is.

All sympathy to his family.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump'
From: Peace
Date: 29 May 07 - 06:02 PM

He was a good guy.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump'
From: Rasener
Date: 29 May 07 - 05:46 PM

I am shocked Scrump, you can't leave us. Just shows how fragile life.is.
Scrump you will be missed.
Les

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump'
From: Leadfingers
Date: 29 May 07 - 05:39 PM

That Celestial Session gets better ever day Dammit ! Another Good Man Gone !!!

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump'
From: Rapparee
Date: 29 May 07 - 05:38 PM

I hope his journey was easy and the destination is wonderful. My thoughts to his friends and family!

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump'
From: alanabit
Date: 29 May 07 - 05:33 PM

I only knew his posts here. He came across as a good bloke. I wish him well on his next journey and send my condolences to his family and friends.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump'
From: Mark Dowding
Date: 29 May 07 - 05:26 PM

So sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts are with his family tonight.

Mark

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump'
From: katlaughing
Date: 29 May 07 - 05:11 PM

What a shock and such sadness. Much sympathy and thoughts of comfort going out to his family and friends. This just doesn't seem right.

katsaddened

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump'
From: Jim Lad
Date: 29 May 07 - 04:59 PM

This is a very sad day.
Paul and his family will be in my prayers, tonight.
With deepest Sympathy.
Jim

Subject: RE: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump'
From: wysiwyg
Date: 29 May 07 - 04:59 PM

God be good to him.

Very sad news to us all.

~Susan

Subject: Obit: Mudcatter 'Scrump'
From: Jim Lad
Date: 29 May 07 - 04:56 PM

Subject: RE: Mudcatter Scrump
From: George Papavgeris - PM
Date: 29 May 07 - 01:56 PM

I just received the following from Alan Hewson, one of his best mates and fellow band member in Tam Lin:

"It is with a very heavy heart that I have to tell you my wonderful friend Paul Gunningham died from a heart attack at 8.30 this morning.

We don't know why this happened. Paul brought a lot of pleasure to everyone who knew him. He was a kind and gentle man, modest, witty and widely talented. I will miss him more than I can say.

There will be a post mortem. I will let you know what the funeral arrangements will be in due course."

I am stunned right now.