Hampstead Claret RIP

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by basil6345789 » Sun Oct 13, 2019 1:55 pm

Shock. A couple of years ago he came in the pub on soul night.He said he was retiring and returning up here. He was going to have a crack at dj'ing and I was going to sort him out with some gear. He was a real music man. Nice lad. RIP.
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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by The Enclosure » Sun Oct 13, 2019 1:57 pm

So sad to hear this....enjoyed his contributions to this board.RIP.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by Claretmatt4 » Sun Oct 13, 2019 1:59 pm

RIP hampstead, you'll be missed.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by crundale » Sun Oct 13, 2019 2:03 pm

Thanks for all of the above. Michael died last night from cancer here in Burnley, amongst his family who loved him dearly. As was his wish. He was 62 and was indeed a St Ted's lad. He could be irrascible and certainly opinionated, and frequently told off by his family for being so. He was also thoroughly decent, caring, funny and the best bloke I knew to share a drink with. We will miss him dreadfully.
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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by Longside4evr » Sun Oct 13, 2019 2:12 pm

Always a sad day when one of our own dies and at times its like you sort of know them with a relationship that this message board serves up
Like me michael like his soul Keep The Faith fellow in the big blue yonder
RIP to reelected poster and condolences to his family and friends

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by Swizzlestick » Sun Oct 13, 2019 2:20 pm

I had many a music debate with Hampstead, mainly in the previous Clarets Mad days and enjoyed the chats immensely.

Really sad news to hear of his passing and sending lots of love to his family and friends.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by Murger » Sun Oct 13, 2019 2:28 pm

RIP fella.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by LeadBelly » Sun Oct 13, 2019 2:29 pm

I didnt know him personally but enjoyed his contributions on here (especially to music threads) and respected his views.
RIP fellow claret & fellow music-lover.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by CrosspoolClarets » Sun Oct 13, 2019 2:32 pm

Seeing this has made me terribly sad.

A very clever man, particularly on music and economics, always sensible and added greatly to this message-board and no doubt to the lives of those he met face to face. I’d like to thank him for adding to my enjoyment of intelligent discussions even if he will never read my thanks in person.

Without doubt there is an age when the sadness of all this stuff starts to weigh down on you, and I have long since reached it.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by Buxtonclaret » Sun Oct 13, 2019 2:33 pm

I'm shocked, and deeply saddened.
Over the years on here and our other home, I'd grown to like him and his forthright views, and often agreed with them.
He posted some great music related too.

R. I. P Hamps.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by conyoviejo » Sun Oct 13, 2019 2:36 pm

RIP Hampstead Claret..Condolences to all your family. I read all of his posts on Claretsmad and on here especially his musical ones in which he excelled at and was thoroughly knowledgeable..Goodbye to a top bloke who will sadly be missed by one and all.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by Blackrod » Sun Oct 13, 2019 2:37 pm

Very sorry to hear this. I was wondering why he hadnt been commenting on the rugby. Used to enjoy reading his knowledgable input on this. RIP and thoughts to his family.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by Hipper » Sun Oct 13, 2019 2:39 pm

I'm sorry about this too.

I found his political comments often a bit too aggressive but respected his music threads.

On the whole a good poster on this forum.
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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by mdd2 » Sun Oct 13, 2019 3:03 pm

Yes Hipper I agree with those sentiments and in Hampstead’s way as he would have commented; post 54 sums up how many of us would have assessed him to be irrascible and opinionated.
As a receiver of some of his rebuttals he used to **** me off. This MB will not be the same without his posts; to lose a fellow claret at such a relatively young age is sad and my condolences go to his family and friends who judging from post 1 will have lost a very good man
If there is an after life he will be having a ball with all those musicians he has posted on who have left us
RIP Hampstead
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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by lakedistrictclaret » Sun Oct 13, 2019 3:15 pm

RIP Hampstead, and condolences to his family and friends.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by CleggHall » Sun Oct 13, 2019 3:25 pm

Yes a sad loss, an excellent contributor to this board. From his postings I imagine he was an Economics teacher since he clearly understood economic models and Keynesianism. Left of centre Labour man with a deep knowledge of music, also a keen rugby union supporter. I never met him but will miss his contributions, one who always added to this board. RIP.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by Rubstuds » Sun Oct 13, 2019 3:29 pm

RIP lad....far to young.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by Aclaret » Sun Oct 13, 2019 3:35 pm

Condolences to all Hampstead Clarets friends and family.
RIP fellow Claret.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by SlidingTackle » Sun Oct 13, 2019 3:39 pm

Hampstead Claret was but a casual acquaintance of mine due to my connection with St. Albans. I admired the was he was always so steadfast in his views when plenty others wouldn't have even stuck their head over the keyboard parapet. A good man.
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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by ashtonlongsider » Sun Oct 13, 2019 3:42 pm

Really shocked to pick up on this thread. Hampstead, I always respected your input on all things music. Your knowledge and contribution on the subject was immeasurable and you'll be sorely missed. May I offer my condolences to Hampstead's family and friends. Sleep easy and RIP.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by Andingle » Sun Oct 13, 2019 3:42 pm

RIP Hampstead Claret , condolences to his family & friends.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by EarbyClaret » Sun Oct 13, 2019 3:46 pm

Genuinely upsetting news - with deepest condolences to his family and friends.

I always looked out for his music related contributions they were superb and covered many genres.

He will be sadly missed on here.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by Hibsclaret » Sun Oct 13, 2019 3:46 pm

Very sad news. Will be missed from this board. Condolences to all Hampstead’s family and friends.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by fidelcastro » Sun Oct 13, 2019 3:51 pm

Desperately sad news.

I always read his posts with interest, but never realised he was as old as that. However, as others have stated, 62 is no age. My deepest condolences to his friends and family.

RIP.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by DAVETHEVICAR » Sun Oct 13, 2019 3:55 pm

Awful news.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by Billy Balfour » Sun Oct 13, 2019 4:12 pm

Sorry to read this. I had a few 'debates' with him, but he didn't bear a grudge - I think that says a lot about him.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by Rileybobs » Sun Oct 13, 2019 4:23 pm

Sad news. Condolences to those who knew him.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by Darnhill Claret » Sun Oct 13, 2019 4:23 pm

Condolences to family, friends and loved ones. He was a poster who’s posts I noticed and enjoyed.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by Stalbansclaret » Sun Oct 13, 2019 4:26 pm

Further to my previous posting on this thread I now realise Micky must have been putting on a brave face the last couple of times we chatted. I feel incredibly sad about this, particularly for his son and family. RIP Micky...I will not forget you.
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Post by FCBurnley » Sun Oct 13, 2019 4:30 pm

Don’t believe I knew him personally but the passing of any Claret is always sad and especially one so young. RIP Fellow Claret

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by Holtyclaret » Sun Oct 13, 2019 4:35 pm

RIP Hampstead, sad news

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Post by Elizabeth » Sun Oct 13, 2019 4:37 pm

I did know Mick, St Albans and had some time with him this week thanks to his family.
Mick was obviously very ill but we talked about many things and his spirit was good.
Mick had just turned 64 this month and he was incredibly popular. Everyone at St John's Ivy Street and St Ted's would have had some great times in his company.
The tributes and respect shown to him are wonderful.
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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by jurek » Sun Oct 13, 2019 4:51 pm

Must add my condolences to Hampsteads' family.
Sad news indeed and I, like many others, will miss his posts.

RIP Hampstead.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by Lancasterclaret » Sun Oct 13, 2019 4:55 pm

I don't think I agreed with him on anything but this is still sad news as he was an enthusiastic board member

RIP Hampers

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by IanMcL » Sun Oct 13, 2019 4:55 pm

I am very sorry and saddened to learn this news.
Hampstead Claret was a strong poster and important to this board.

Far to young at 62 too.

Condolences to the family.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by HatfieldClaret » Sun Oct 13, 2019 5:17 pm

Stunned by the news. I kept in fairly regular touch with him, but obviously not enough, and he never complained about a thing.

Enjoyed meeting up with him for a pint at away matches and in St Albans. It was his dream to move back to Burnley but was waiting for his son to start Uni. Always stuck to his true Labour values and we had many a discussion about politics, always polite and agreeing to disagree

He'll be a big loss at St Albans Clarets dinners.

Sincere condolences to Michael Jnr and all his family, all of whom he dearly loved and was proud of. Proud of his Irish roots too.

Rest in Peace mate
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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by Paul Waine » Sun Oct 13, 2019 5:35 pm

Adding my condolences to Hampstead's family and friends. RIP fellow claret.

A good poster, worth reading whether it was music or other topics.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by steve_f » Sun Oct 13, 2019 5:36 pm

Yes read his posts too
RIP Hampstead claret

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by Jakubclaret » Sun Oct 13, 2019 5:42 pm

RIP Hampstead Claret.

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Post by icu81b4 » Sun Oct 13, 2019 5:43 pm

Very sad news, 60 is too young, Condolances to his family.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by kindonesque » Sun Oct 13, 2019 6:43 pm

Condolences to Hampstead's family. I'm an old Ted's boy and our paths must have crossed in the sixties
RIP

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by theroyaldyche » Sun Oct 13, 2019 6:50 pm

Always sad to hear of another claret passing

RIP

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Post by blsclaret » Sun Oct 13, 2019 6:54 pm

I didn't know Hampstead but I felt I knew him.
I liked his input. Mainly music, but preferred his common sense approach.
RIP fellow Claret.
Just goes to show we have no idea what is around our corner, but i'm sure he knew how close his corner was.
Up The Clarets.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by blsclaret » Sun Oct 13, 2019 6:58 pm

For Elizabeth.

Sorry for your loss and thanks for your contact.
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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by Elizabeth » Sun Oct 13, 2019 7:18 pm

Thanks bls.
I am one of Micks many friends and have known him since his first school day. My thoughts are with his family who I have known all his life. He was enormously loved by them all and they were with him until the end which will have brought him much comfort.
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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by tiger76 » Sun Oct 13, 2019 7:41 pm

Wow! this is a shock,as many posters have commented 62 is too young,can't really add any more than pass my condolences on to his friends and family.

RIP Hampstead. :(

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Post by CaptainKirk » Sun Oct 13, 2019 7:49 pm

Like lovecurrypies I also had the impression from Hampstead’s post that he was a Ted’d lad from our era. Very sad news and way too young.

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by Siddo » Sun Oct 13, 2019 8:11 pm

Met him a few weeks ago in the Bridge. He was with some friends of mine and said, "excuse me, and I apologize for asking, but do you post on up the Clarets?" I said I might do.....he said "are you called Siddo?" I was absolutely gobsmacked and we then started talking about our posts and how we posted mainly for a laugh and that we did admit to sometimes trying to wind certain people up. I remember telling him he was a legend, but now I will never know how he knew I was "Siddo".
R.I.P. mate you really were a legend on here and will be remembered by a lot of posters in posts of the future.
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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by Foreverly Claret » Sun Oct 13, 2019 8:19 pm

That is a terrible shock .I used to look forward to his posts...always interesting and well thought through .Hope it was a peaceful passing and wish his family and friends sincere condolences .

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Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Post by LoveCurryPies » Sun Oct 13, 2019 8:21 pm

CaptainKirk wrote:Like lovecurrypies I also had the impression from Hampstead’s post that he was a Ted’d lad from our era. Very sad news and way too young.
Might have been his brother?

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