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Otium
Feb 18, 2022 22:03:52 GMT 1
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Post by Orinoco on Feb 18, 2022 22:03:52 GMT 1
RIP Oti, met you a couple of times through your sister who mated about with my sister in our younger years.
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Otium
Feb 18, 2022 22:08:37 GMT 1
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Feb 18, 2022 22:08:37 GMT 1
We disagreed on many things, but I’m sure had we ever met over a pint, we’d have had a decent chat and agreed on much more than Town…
He’ll be chuffed to bits with the airmiles he’ll have racked up on his last journey, as long as he’s not taken the elevator in the other direction…
Rest in peace Oti…
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Post by drewden on Feb 18, 2022 22:16:37 GMT 1
Hi all, very sad news to those who frequent this site. If someone who knew him well would like to write a short obituary then please message me. We'd like to put it on the forum. Would it be too much to ask, if someone could put a photo up of him, been told by someone a while back that I definitely knew him, and it's been bugging me for ages. Much appreciated, if not I totally understand, and respect. Hope you are at peace up there Oti. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2022 22:22:00 GMT 1
All of us will miss your unique, remarkable, thought-provoking posts.
RIP.
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Otium
Feb 18, 2022 22:24:14 GMT 1
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Post by galpharm2400 on Feb 18, 2022 22:24:14 GMT 1
Hi all, very sad news to those who frequent this site. If someone who knew him well would like to write a short obituary then please message me. We'd like to put it on the forum. Would it be too much to ask, if someone could put a photo up of him, been told by someone a while back that I definitely knew him, and it's been bugging me for ages. Much appreciated, if not I totally understand, and respect. Hope you are at peace up there Oti. There was one some time ago of him in his trunks.. That would just about be right for Ron.. |
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Otium
Feb 18, 2022 22:26:14 GMT 1
Post by houllierspal on Feb 18, 2022 22:26:14 GMT 1
RIP Oti, never met him (as far as I know anyway) and didn’t agree with everything he posted but what a character and what a full and fascinating life he led, will be deeply missed, another one of the family gone sadly
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Post by space hardware on Feb 18, 2022 22:30:22 GMT 1
RIP
Shared many a DM with him. I know he was a divisive figure on here, at times, but what a sound fella he was.
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Post by workshyfop on Feb 18, 2022 22:32:29 GMT 1
RIP Ron. Remembering the anecdotes and crying with laughter rather than sadness. Great character, will be missed by many.
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Otium
Feb 18, 2022 22:32:43 GMT 1
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Post by space hardware on Feb 18, 2022 22:32:43 GMT 1
Would it be too much to ask, if someone could put a photo up of him, been told by someone a while back that I definitely knew him, and it's been bugging me for ages. Much appreciated, if not I totally understand, and respect. Hope you are at peace up there Oti. There was one some time ago of him in his trunks.. That would just about be right for Ron.. He shared a photo of himself in the Off Topic board, a few years ago, flanked by two good looking young ladies 😁 |
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Post by Mounie for nothing on Feb 18, 2022 22:42:46 GMT 1
If he did 1% of the things he claimed to have done, then he would have achieved 1000% of the things any of us could have dreamed of doing in life. Always stuck to his beliefs and convictions, debater of the highest order. Didn't agree with a lot of what he posted, but he did and argued in such an erudite manner. Always entertaining, never boring. Heaven has a new rival to Oscar Wilde. RIP Otium
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Post by jb1 on Feb 18, 2022 22:42:46 GMT 1
Raconteur, fantasist, story-teller extraordinaire. Bloody-minded, controversial, occasionally offensive but always forthright. Stoic, stubborn, single-minded and steadfast. Intractable, insoluble, obstinate and cantankerous. But beyond all of that, an honourable and fundamentally decent man. A fellow Town fan, an entertainer and a gentleman. A sad loss, and too soon. Rest in peace, Ron x What an outstanding epitaph Skylark. Well done Sir. And we’ll done to the subject of the epitaph. Rest in peace Otium. |
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Post by Porrohman on Feb 18, 2022 22:43:28 GMT 1
Hi all, very sad news to those who frequent this site. If someone who knew him well would like to write a short obituary then please message me. We'd like to put it on the forum. I hope he wrote his own beforehand, that'd be worth reading 🙂 |
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Post by Tinpot on Feb 18, 2022 22:53:07 GMT 1
"The world won't miss me".
One of many things he said that I disagreed with. Rest In Peace Oti.
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Post by Maynardblue on Feb 18, 2022 22:56:03 GMT 1
Dr Seuss said,
" Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened"
This is how I think Oti would want us to see this. Made an impression on so many of us.
Rest in Peace Ron.
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Post by mirfieldchris on Feb 18, 2022 22:59:31 GMT 1
RIP Oti. What a man!
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Post by colnevalleyblue on Feb 18, 2022 23:15:53 GMT 1
Yesrs ago there was a thread on Otium quotes/claims he'd done, ie wrestled with a tiger or was it a lion?
If anyone can find it please can it be reloaded.
A fantastic contributer to DATM, often had me laughing out loud at his stories and thoughts. He lasted alot longer with pancreatic cancer than most and I think that probably sums up his stubborn character and his spirit.
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Post by mrsoft on Feb 18, 2022 23:21:03 GMT 1
We disagreed on many things, but I’m sure had we ever met over a pint, we’d have had a decent chat and agreed on much more than Town… He’ll be chuffed to bits with the airmiles he’ll have racked up on his last journey, as long as he’s not taken the elevator in the other direction… Rest in peace Oti… Otium once had an argument with me about air miles. I thought they were a useful perk, he told me that I was talking rubbish, and using his own life as an example demonstrated there are better ways to play the system. All things considered, I suspect he was probably right. RIP Otium. A civilised man of great principle. |
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Post by digs on Feb 18, 2022 23:21:34 GMT 1
Absolute legend,when I go ill be definitely be going upstairs to have another beer with him,
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Post by mrbluesky on Feb 18, 2022 23:35:48 GMT 1
Never met you Otium but you entertained me wonderfully over the years with your stories but also your wisdom …. A switched on fella for sure.
Gone but never forgotten 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👌👍
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Post by Made In Yorkshire on Feb 18, 2022 23:52:42 GMT 1
Very sad news but as many have said he lived life to the max and certainly made the most of his time on Earth.
Let's hope the lads do the business on the pitch tomorrow as a fitting tribute to one of Town's greatest fans.
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Post by sapphireblue on Feb 19, 2022 0:13:45 GMT 1
When it comes to next Christmas, just "Otium" on the scoreboard would be enough.
We would all know.
And feel proud.
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Post by dugnet on Feb 19, 2022 0:14:33 GMT 1
RIP Otium
We seldom agreed on here but never fell out and had a level of mutual respect, I hope at least. He was the arch agent provocateur and an accomplished raconteur. His views at times bordered on the unacceptable, he could also be oddly contradictory but this place will miss his contribution.
He was certainly an original one off and I think will long be remembered.
Best wishes to all his family and friends.
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Otium
Feb 19, 2022 0:24:01 GMT 1
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Post by detox on Feb 19, 2022 0:24:01 GMT 1
Otium/Ron passed peacefully in his favourite village in Goa this afternoon with friends around him, TOP GUY as all know & he fought to the end! Betalbatim ? |
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Otium
Feb 19, 2022 0:31:56 GMT 1
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Post by detox on Feb 19, 2022 0:31:56 GMT 1
RIP Oti..
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Post by richhtfc on Feb 19, 2022 0:46:02 GMT 1
Plenty of run ins on here with him but always found his contributions colourful and interesting.
I’ll donate the £100 bet I had with him
on JR reaching 10 goals to Cancer Research.
RIP Otium
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Feb 19, 2022 0:53:56 GMT 1
Post by Leporid on Feb 19, 2022 0:53:56 GMT 1
Goodbye Ron.
Peace be with you.
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Post by Captainslapper on Feb 19, 2022 1:15:45 GMT 1
Sad sad news.
He should have been rightly proud to the end on how he fought this terrible disease.
Many would crumble but the way he remained stoic and determined it wouldn't stop him living his life how he chose to for as long as possible was inspiring .
And that was Oti...he was his own man. He gave his opinions and said his piece regardless of the response he would get in return. He had a right to be himself and had contempt for those that thought they had the right to stop him...as it should be.
He lived his life exactly how he wanted to. Cancer wasn't going to stop him doing that for a moment longer than he could hold it at bay.
And what a life he had. He certainly crammed a lot in.
These last few weeks in India, a place and people he loved, I doubt he'll have looked back and come up with too many things he'd wished he'd done, or places he wished he'd seen.
Not many will do that.
Out of pain now lad. RIP
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Post by westislandterrier on Feb 19, 2022 1:33:25 GMT 1
What sad sad news on DATM tonight 💔⚽️...
I’m fairly new to the forum (April 21’ ) but the love, care, compassion, good wishes, to Oti in my time makes me so PURE PURE PROUD to be a Huddersfield Town supporter...
Beautiful tributes by all bestowed upon a gentleman that clearly held a special place in many hearts 💙⚽️💙...
Obviously I never knew Oti but he clearly leaves behind many cherished memories and I guess will be talked about for many many years on DATM and in and around Huddersfield...
I’ll sign off by this little eulogy to Oti even though I never knew him... he was a Huddersfield Town supporter... Town have a motto...
HONESTY - INTEGRITY- TRUST- COMMITMENT- QUALITY - PRIDE - RESPECT - CHARACTER - VALUE - SUCCESS -
Some HTAFC connected words for you Oti - Have a few Worthy jugs with Worthy and co tonight at The Huddy Heaven Hostelery and tell them how well their and your Huddersfield Town are doing - you leave them in a good enough footy place !
Farewell and Good Luck on your new onward journey - May you find solitude, peace and calm... R.I.P Oti and sincere sympathy to your loved ones, family and friends from Westie in Scotland 🏴 💔 ⚽️ 🥃
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Feb 19, 2022 1:42:01 GMT 1
Just in from the pub to read this terribly sad news.
How many of us will have comments like this placed on a football forum?
Says it all.
RIP Oti.
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Otium
Feb 19, 2022 2:33:57 GMT 1
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Post by Convictatthemac on Feb 19, 2022 2:33:57 GMT 1
I always enjoyed his stories, as far fetched as some could be, I’d seen enough in life to know that they were all possible. We will have to make that pint in another life Oti, RIP.
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