A sad loss
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A sad loss
I'm sorry to report that Roger Sheridan- our own rogeruktm (uktrainman elsewhere) has left us on his last and longest journey.
I can only hope he's still following his own route, speaking to the strangers he meets, and bringing them the pleasure he brought to ma and many others.
I can only hope he's still following his own route, speaking to the strangers he meets, and bringing them the pleasure he brought to ma and many others.
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Sheila, I was so sorry to hear this. Even though he was special to many of us I know he held a very special place in your heart, in particular. When he was traveling I always thought of him channeling Bill Bryson. I'll miss him. So sad...
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I am always deeply saddened when we are notified of a poster's passing. Never met the majority of them, but they have been a part of my waking hours of entertainment and will be missed. Condolences to his family.
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Sad news indeed. Rodger was one of my favorite posters. I always enjoyed hearing about his train trips. Rodger had a penchant for traveling to places other than the "must sees and must do", preferring the less traveled road and a more intimate experience with the local culture. Rodger was, IMO, a traveler rather than a tourist. I will miss him as I'm sure many others will also.
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Thank you for the note, Sheila.
I dreaded the news as soon as I saw the topic name, but I am grateful for news of a Fodorite whose reports allowed me to enjoy my own adventures using UK trains.
Please add my condolences to his family.
Thank you for the note, Sheila.
I dreaded the news as soon as I saw the topic name, but I am grateful for news of a Fodorite whose reports allowed me to enjoy my own adventures using UK trains.
Please add my condolences to his family.
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Oh no, that is such sad news. His attention to detail was amazing and his reports a joy to read. He had the extraordinary skill of making you feel you were part of his adventure. I so well remember one report of his train travels around the Scottish borders and north of England. It was a masterpiece. Thank you Sheila for letting us know.