Lee Thickett (Troubador) - R.I.P. (1 Viewer)

[Maljunulo]

Very sorry to read of Lee's passing. He seemed like a role model for how to live one's life properly.

Amen

 

[gweller]

Very sad news.... he will sadly missed

 

[Torview]

I too am saddened to hear this news, Lee helped me numerous times through messages and emails.

This forum will feel the loss of his wisdom keenly.

 

[gcole]

Very sad to read this , I enjoyed reading his post.

 

[fazalmajid]

Such a grievous loss. Lee’s wisdom, gentleness and comity will be sorely missed. My heartfelt condolences to Mrs Troubadoris.

 

[Tringa45]

No topic is suppressed as much as one's own mortality, but if faced with a terminal illness, the thought becomes a constant companion.
Lee, with frequent trips to his beloved Hebrides, made the most of the time he had left.
I think he would have had few regrets.

John

 

[LPT]

No topic is suppressed as much as one's own mortality, but if faced with a terminal illness, the thought becomes a constant companion.
Lee, with frequent trips to his beloved Hebrides, made the most of the time he had left.
I think he would have had few regrets.

John

I’m very sorry to hear this news. Rest in peace, Lee. Your posts and moderating were well done and reasonable and much appreciated.

 

[PatR]

Thoughts and prayers are with all of Lee's family. RIP Sir.

 

[henry link]

This place will be much diminished without Lee, a man we all admired and respected. My sincere condolences go to his family and friends.

 

[Upland]

So sad to hear this. Lee was such a gentleman and had an amazing wealth of optics knowledge that he shared so freely. Several times I asked him questions via pm and he always sent me thorough and thoughtful replies.

I do know it bothered him when we bickered over silly opinions and especially when our remarks were cutting. I’ve been guilty of this myself. Perhaps in his honor we can try to be more civil in our discussions. I’m sure he would appreciate that.

 

[jan van daalen]

Lee and I met the first time at the Birdfair.
It is fair to say he had 'Blue' blood with an open mind for all other brands.
He was the one who tought me to look to every discussion from both sides.
Like Upland stated: "Let us, in his honor, try to be more civil in our discussions and when it does gets 'toxic' let some of us intervene with the words "Mind you, Lee is watching".

Aileen, can't imagine what you are going trough but we wish you all the strength.

Jan

 

[jring]

So sorry to hear this. Lets hope there are birds and otters to watch in another world too... we loose one of our most valued members.

Condolences to the family!

Joachim

 

[sope0018]

Lee has been immensely helpful for me as a new binocular lover/wildlife observer. His advice, guidance, and contributions always felt so congenial and respectful and kind with the wisdom of many decades of life experience behind them.

The last message he sent me back in February was, "I have been called a few things during my lifetime but this is the first time anyone has called me a sage. Thank you for your kind words. Enjoy everything you see through your binos and stay safe." - Thanks for everything, Lee, and you as well.

 

[Robert Moore]

So sorry to hear this. I really enjoyed reading his posts. He will definitely be missed.

 

[Maljunulo]

Would it be rude, inappropriate, or intrusive to ask if there is a link to an obituary?

I, for one, would like to read it, if possible.

 

[PHA]

Hi
I have just read this...A great loss to BFs!!! One of my most respected members here. Full of knowledge and good advices.
My condolences to his family and relatives.

 

[SeldomPerched]

The two occasions when I met Lee and Aileen were each time to buy Zeiss binoculars from him — well used on otter projects and on their trips to Scotland but looked after and In like new condition. The memories I hold are of meeting them at Castor Hanglands nature reserve from their drive from Sheffield. I learnt a lot about nature — birds and insects — as well as enjoying Lee and Aileen's company and conversation. Since then we shared occasional emails and as it happens I thought of Lee only two days ago while on a trip to a very wet and windy Devon. The conditions out in the rain-sodden countryside put me in mind of his hours in all conditions observing nature on Scottish islands. Sadly it was only a day later that I learnt from Quincy of Lee's death. RIP, Lee.

Tom

 

[pete_gamby]

It's taken me some time to process the fact that Lee is no longer with us, hence my delay in posting here. I was fortunate enough to meet him a few times at the Birdfair pre-Covid and he was in person as convivial as he was on this forum.

As all of you have noted, to lose his experience and knowledge is immensely sad but the digital Lee will of course remain.

That though does nothing to diminish the loss that Aileen, his family and 'real world' friends will feel.

RIP my friend.

 

[Highway Dog]

Troubador's life with Binoculars

The first binos I can well remember as a young lad (with acknowledgement to ‘Black Beauty’ by Anna Sewell) are the 8x30 ex-army Kershaws my father inherited from my grandfather. I didn’t know what they were at the time and when they came to me following my father’s passing I found their...

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A post that helps us know what we lost in this man.
--Rob.

 

[CSG]

I only just found out moments ago. I have not been on the forum as often as I used to be in years past and had no idea he was dealing with a terminal illness or that he passed almost two months ago. I remember some years ago, I was having a somewhat rough exchange with another member and Lee posted to me, "Steady on, mate!" So British and for whatever reason, that stuck with me for years. Unlike many of you, I didn't know him other than his online presence here but when one reads something like this, you are reminded that real people are behind their words posted online. I think that's forgotten so often in today's digital world. I am saddened by this news more than I might have imagined. I hope his family finds peace going forward.

Chris