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scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Does anyone know how he is ? He went to Sri Lanka some months ago and was very ill. He no longer posts and does not respond to pm's.

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

No word from his old department at KFUPM?

VS

johnslat · Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 5:16 pm Post subject:

I hope he's OK - Mr. Jones has been one of the most knowledgeable posters on this forum (and others) both as regards info about Saudi/the Middle East and grammar.

Arab Strap · Joined: 25 Feb 2004 Posts: 246 Location: under your bed

Just heard from one of his ex-colleagues that he died in Sri Lanka having finally succumbed to the big C.

johnslat · Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:46 pm Post subject:

Rest in Peace, Mr. Jones. You are missed.

Regards,
John

ntropy · Joined: 11 Oct 2003 Posts: 671 Location: ghurba

An honest veteran who'd been through the wars and brightened up Dave's World.

Rest in peace.

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

I'm really sorry to hear about this.
Thanks, guys, for letting us know - without such a thread, I'd have just wondered mildly what happened to Mr. Jones and never got a chance to mourn for a moment and to send him all good wishes, wherever in the atmosphere he may be.

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

Those of us who were aware of his illness assumed that this had been the outcome, but thanks for confirming it, Arab Strap. For many years he was a valuable source of information on Saudi Arabia, and he will be missed in this part of Dave's.

RIP Mr Jones...

VS

Mia Xanthi · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 3:27 am Post subject:

Very sad news indeed. He was a valuable source of information for all of us, a trusted and believeable poster with one of the most balanced viewpoints on the board. He was especially knowledgeable about Saudi work laws and visa issues. We all benefitted greatly from his advice. I for one am glad that he passed away in beautiful Sri Lanka rather than in the depressing environs of a Saudi hospital. I hope he has gone on to that big job fair in the sky, where all the positions pay generously for teaching nine hours a week in a tropical paradise. Goodbye, Stephen. You will be missed.

Sheikh N Bake · Joined: 26 Apr 2007 Posts: 1307 Location: Dis ting of ours

Well, with all due respect to everyone, I hope whatever's "in the sky" doesn't include job fairs and ESL/EFL. I would hope, for myself, it might feature a second chance at all the romantic opportunities lost while I was floundering on earth.

johnslat · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 9:12 pm Post subject:

Dear Sheik,

"I would hope, for myself, it might feature a second chance at all the romantic opportunities lost while I was floundering on earth."

But - would eternity be long enough?

Regards,
John

Sheikh N Bake · Joined: 26 Apr 2007 Posts: 1307 Location: Dis ting of ours

Well I had so many admirers I wish I'd married that I'll need eternity.

johnslat · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 8:16 pm Post subject:

Dear Sheik,

Perhaps you, Don Juan, and Casanova can swap stories in the Sweet Hereafter.

Regards,
John

Linguist · Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Posts: 202