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thecardman
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Joined: 13-Mar-2006
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Posted: 2022-05-23 10:27
I was saddened to read the news of Doug Gordon's passing. Big Dave's wonderful tribute on the front page tells some great stories about who he was. So, let's hear your stories about Doug. I only met Doug Gordon a few times but he was always a lovely person who didn't forget who you were. It was through Doug that I first met Big Dave - at the 2000 World Championships in Cardiff - who, along with Chris "Buckster" Buckmaster, had been asked by Doug to look after the list of names of spectators wanting to play a rack against one of the big guns. I got to play a rack against (amongst others) Efren (the first time I'd seen a proper Sneaky Pete in real life - took me 10 minutes to find the join!), Oliver Ortmann and Ralf Souquet (we spent the game chatting about his recent US Open 14.1 win). I was there again in 2001 and then 2003. When I arrived for the first time for the 2003 event (I arrived a couple of days after the tournament started), I walked into the arena and bumped into Doug almost right away. After greetings and how are yous, Doug asked "have you got your cards with you?" I had not seen a ball being struck in the tournament yet but I told him that I did (I always do!). With that, he said "come over here" and he introduced me to a table full of players and asked me to do a few minutes for them. Scary but good fun. For those who have been part of this site/community for a while, what are your memories of Doug? Rest well, Sir, and thank you for everything. Best wishes Peter - thecardman :-( ----------------- The Cardman's Blog
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Posted: 2022-05-23 12:30
From Fabio Petroni....
"Thank Big Dave. He helped me to much in many years we been in touch. He's like a father for me. He gave me a lot of love. I was lucky to meet him..."
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Posted: 2022-05-24 02:29
From Mike Howerton at AZBilliards....
"Dave, I just saw a post on Facebook over the weekend saying that Doug passed. I didn't know him well, but Jerry definitely did. Very sorry to hear this.
Mike"
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Posted: 2022-05-24 02:30
From Fabio Petroni...
"Thank Big Dave. He helped me to much in many years we been in touch. He's like a father for me. He gave me a lot of love. I was lucky to meet him..."
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Posted: 2022-05-24 02:42
From Bob Harris....
"Hi Dave, so sorry to hear of Doug's passing. Wanted to commend you on the beautiful tribute you wrote ❤"
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Posted: 2022-05-24 02:56
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Posted: 2022-05-27 13:28
"Hi Big Dave,
thank you for letting me know.
It's very sad to hear that he passed away.
I haven't met him for a long time, but I still remember him as a funny
person who was always up for a joke.
I don't think pool in the UK would have become without him what it is today.
I wish his family a lot of strength during this difficult time.
Friendly wishes
Oliver"
From Oliver Ortmann via email.
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Posted: 2022-06-06 10:00
Hi all, Just to let you know a celebration of the life of Douglas Gordon will take place on the 30th July at the Carlton Club, Drayton. Saturday 30 July 2022 The Carlton Club 16-18 Portsdown Avenue Drayton Portsmouth PO6 1EJ Tel: 023 9237 6298 Email: thecarltonclub@yahoo.co.uk Twitter: @carltondrayton Secretary Email: steve.avis7@virginmedia.com https://www.facebook.com/The-Carlton-Club-144792262917933 Club Opening Hours Mon-Thurs 19:00 - 23:00 Friday 17:00 - 23:30 Sat 12:00 - 23:30 or function finish Sun 12:00 - 23:00 Precise details will appear nearer the day. [ This message was edited by: Administrator on 2022-06-06 10:07 ]
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Posted: 2022-06-09 10:24
List of nearby hotels and B&B's coming soon...
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