I haven’t been on the boards for awhile but I just heard about Scott’s death from another fellow Doper/Live Journal person.
Although I didn’t know him well, I know that poopah had several friends on the boards and I always enjoyed reading his posts and comments.
My thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences go out to Scott’s family and friends.
Well, it was just that the “pooh” in “Poohpah” referred to “Winnie the Pooh”. The rest was just meant to be his usual good-natured silliness.
He chose a Winnie the Pooh avatar too on the UnaBoard.
My deepest condolences to poopah chalupa’s family.
And a special thanks to you, Scotticher, for letting us all know.
I’m grateful for the opportunity to have “known” him through his posts and he will be dearly missed.
Oh, wow, how terrible. Condolences to the LA Dopers and especially to Scotticher.
I am so sorry.
I can’t say anything different then the others have already said.
I’m so sorry to hear it.
My thoughts and prayers are with poopah chalupa’s family and friends.
What a tradgedy. What a loss for his family and indeed, for us as well.
My condolances.
{{{{{Scotti}}}}}
{{{{{Scott’s family}}}}}
I never had a chance to know Scott personally but it is obvious how much Scotticher loves him so he must have been a phenomenal person and wonderful friend. I am so sorry I didn’t see this thread earlier.
Cheri, sweetie, you know I love you and you know how to reach me.
I’ve just been reading some of his old posts (and a few of Wally’s). All I can say is that I’m glad they posted and became our friends. The world is a smaller place without them. Hopefully not a sadder one though. They wouldn’t want that.
I know this is a very sad time for Scotticher and Poohpah Chalupa’s friends and family. My thoughts are with all of you as you feel this tragic loss.
With Love,
pam
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Oh my, that is so horrible. The OP made me tear up and I didn’t even know him. I always looked forward to reading his threads, and his username always made me laugh. I’m gonna miss that guy.
Hugs to his family and friends, and anyone that new him.
When Wally died, I put up a memorial page for him at the TeemingMillions homepage. I didn’t really know Scott, unfortunately, so I don’t really feel that I would be the best person to do this… but if someone wants to volunteer to head it up, I’ll host it on the TMHP.
sniff
mutter… “just a message board” my ass
oh no.
how sad.
we’ll miss him
I only knew poopah due to his name, really. He was one of those names that you saw whenever you came to the boards. It’s odd really, I was driving down to Oceanside with my brother for Thanksgiving. Passing San Juan Capistrano I saw a guy changing his tire, the front one closest to oncoming traffic and I told my brother “You know, if you have a flat you should just risk your tire and drive slowly off the next exit and change it somewhere safe”. Honestly I thought the guy was an idiot for not doing so, but that thought has come back to bite me in the ass.
I’m sad that I never got the chance to meet him, seeing as we didn’t live terribly far from one another.
He’s a loss to this board, but most importantly to his loving family.
If you find yourself with a flat on the freeway, please just risk your tire and drive to the next exit. I’ve said that so many times before and it rings true now more than ever.
He’s in my thoughts, and I’ll be hugging my girlfriend a little bit tighter next time I see her.
I bet he’s up there with Wally.
My condolences.
I am so sorry
Condolences to his family and to those here who knew him and loved him. He sounds like a wonderful person.
Since poopah’s real life name has been mentioned here I said it in church this morning. There’s a point in the prayer sequence where we are invited to say aloud the names of those who are to be remembered or those still in need of help. So I said “the family of XXXX” As others have said, I didn’t really know him personally, but his name made me laugh, and his posts were good ones. That’s enough for me to pray for. But if I hadn’t known his name I would not have hesitated to say his user name. God would certainly have known who I was talking about.
So sad, and sorry this has happened. And so odd too, on this board, that both Scott and Wally passed onyond due to strange falls. Poopah was one of those folks here who always had a supportive kind word for everyone, and a sweet heart. It’s just not fair that such a sweet heart is gone too soon!
My best prayers to his family, and to Scotti. Scotti, hold onto his beauty, and best friendship love for you; that’s what lasts in the incomprehensible heart of all.