Hesi Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 It came as a shock to read that he passed away on Sun avo, aged 59. A very popular poster on Racecafe and a keen participant in PJ's comps when they were there. Always posted in the third person and always referred to family as other shapes other than a cube As an article about him said, broke at 27, retired at 43 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 I enjoyed his idiosyncratic humour so much, that I always hoped he would somehow join in PJ's comps on this site. Not to be now, very sad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turny Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Very sad news, lovely fellow who I meet a couple of times at Riccarton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VC! Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 This is tragic His story is inspirational Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Show Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 So very sad. Ian, you, Graeme and I were only playing against Nigel (Cubes) in one of our groupings in John's comp a few weeks ago - sometimes things are so hard to get your head around and are just so final. It's hard to believe. Thoughts go out to his family that he spoke about so often. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWJ Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Wow, that's a shock. Lovely dry sense of humour that Cubes. Wished he could have joined us here. Condolences to family and friends. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globederby19 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Ditto to all of the above. The sense of humour was refreshing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 (edited) Was one of the kindest people I have ever met.Treated myself and my wife like royalty,as did his wife,when he hosted us at Riccarton quite a few years ago RIP Nigel Edited November 21, 2022 by richie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Show Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 John Rhind Funeral Directors 13-19 London St Christchurch, Canterbury BABBAGE, Nigel Charles Harrison. It is with great sadness that we announce that Nigel passed away after a short illness on 20 November 2022 aged 60 years. Devoted father to Charles and Edward and loved husband of the late Philippa. Beloved brother of Nicki, Andy and Kate and brother-in-law of Alastair, Darien, Nick, Al and Sue. Cherished uncle to all his nephews and nieces. Messages to the family of Nigel Babbage, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A service will be held to celebrate Nigel's life at The Show Gate, Riccarton Park, Christchurch on 30th November at 11am. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonkatime Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Great to see Bad Flamingo get the win for him today. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 42 minutes ago, Tonkatime said: Great to see Bad Flamingo get the win for him today. Yes was brilliant finale to a sad week.And the winner of the 2nd race Papagena has Nigels connection through his ex trainer and friends Kevin and Pam Hughes. They also trained Papagena earlier in career I believe 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonmc Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 On 11/27/2022 at 12:34 PM, Tonkatime said: Great to see Bad Flamingo get the win for him today. I never clicked it was him 😢, he was a valued member of several punters clubs and agree his wit was amazing. Loved him talking in the 3rd person. Real shame I didn't get to meet him in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonmc Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 And I see he lost Mrs Cubes in 2020 😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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