Unwashed Village
General Discussion => Unwashed Village => Topic started by: Turjan on August 30, 2007, 10:04:41 PM
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Well, there's no fancy way to say this so I'll just say it - Darkfox was admitted to hospital last week following a seizure. His condition has deteriorated and tonight his life support machines are being turned off.
I know Steve wouldn't want me dressing a post like this up in all sorts of lovey-dovey sentiment - that's never been his way, so there are the simple facts for you.
That doesn't mean it's not hard to type though...Steven aka Darkfox has been part of my life for almost eight years now. An extremely bright and colourful part, always witty, always imaginative, truly one of a kind. And that's even before I think of the fact that it's a miracle he was here at all. It's something he's touched on in his posts here at the Unwashed Village from time to time, but being Steve, it's not something he chose to keep going on and on about - for him life is what it is, and you just get on with it.
When he was born, the doctors were certain he wouldn't last the day. He spent the following 27 years of his life proving them wrong. I'm not going to go into his long list of ailments because he wouldn't want me to, and besides, that's not really him. The Steve I know is all about spirit, about determination and overcoming obstacles, and laughing in the face of Fate.
And this spirit is reflected in the shape of the irrepressible and free-wheeling Darkfox, Steve's long time online personality, and the perfect embodiment of his amazing creativity and razor-sharp mind.
It's a stupidly obvious thing to say, but I'm really going to miss the little guy. It's hard to even write those words because they're so damned final...but that's what this is all about really - finality.
That's all I can bring myself to say right now. I already feel like Steve's going to give me a hefty kick up the arse for being oversentimental, so I'll leave it at that. But I am going to miss him.
(http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/3820/darkfoxfs0.jpg)
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Like Paul, I've known what's been happening with Steven since he was taken into hospital - we've just been waiting since to see what was going to happen and sadly the outcome is one we didn't want to hear, but knew was a strong possibility from the outset. The sad truth that we've been told is that he will not survive his latest setback.
Steve's not one for formality and being all flowerly about things. I think his directness was one of the many reasons I was so fond of him when I first met him back in 2000. Yes, there was times he's been a cheeky so and so, but he never did it out of malice or hate, and was simply his way. His character was very colourful, and at times you had to stop and smile when you realised Steve was every bit as much as Darkfox as Darkfox was Steve. We all have our online characters, but with him, the 2 are one and the same. Truely the definition of unique.
Some of us know him as Fox, some of us as Steve. He's had a hard life and taken many knocks since he first arrived, but he's surprised everyone over the years with his spirit and true grit. He never wanted anyone to feel to sorry for him or feel pity, he simply picked himself up, carried on and reminded us all of his wit, charm and intelligence. He just wanted to be treated as anyone else, and we all did that for him.
I am going to miss Steve. Anything I say just seems so... inadequate and doesn't really do justice to the friendship I had with him, but when the time comes, he'll still be here, in my heart and mind, and we will have everything he gave us, safely stored away.
That's as much as I'll say for now, as the journey is still continuing. He won't want me being all gushy or anything, so Steven, I've been proud to call you friend and I'll miss you.
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Thank you Turjan for letting us know what's been happening with the little guy. His absense around here will certainly be noticed. He was, well - a part of the UV.
I don't have to say anything here. He knows how I feel about him and that's enough.
I do wish well thoughts, and strenght to his family. And hope in some small way that any well wishes to them from my side of the world reach them.
:heart: :heart:
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Sad News, even sadder I didn't get to know him as well as I do most others here on the board. My only words are that you DarkFox,Fox or Steve leave your pain and suffering here in this realm and enjoy what great adventure you will be going on too with God speed.............
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Sad news indeed. Fox was always a character here and usually in a cute/funny way. I'm sorry I didn't get to know him better. He will be missed. :'(
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He's going to be sadly missed, I've not been active in the community for a long time but when I was he was one of the characters that defined the UV. Not only is a great guy passing but a large part of what has made the UV what it is for more than a few of us will be lost too. I feel for his family but I know how blessed everyone he touched has been to have him in thier lives.
Here's hoping the folk where he's off to next like furry jokes.
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I don't remember when I first met Darkfox but I mean that in a good way. It always seems like he's always been here. To me, he's that person you always see as you walk. They're on their lawn and they give you a smile as you pass by. Someone who makes you smile when you see him.
He's one of the old members and he certainly can lay claim to building this village. His posts, humor and just general persona makes this village a great place to visit.
I suspect a good deal of us don't know the real fox. He had his persona that he played up because that was expected of him. Anything a tad risque was tied to him and he always took it in stride. People thought of furries and it was Darkfox. To his credit he always did it with a smile.
I can't think of a time where he's acted or behaved poorly. He's cheeky but never someone you wouldn't want as a friend.
I keep a casual relationship with many people here but that's my way. Yet, I wish there were more times where we could have chatted more. I’m at work and it seems like the emotion is just building. Trying not to cry (there are watery eyes though).
I’ll miss him. If anyone was like a little brother to me it was him.
We're getting old I suppose. Another Villager will be leaving.
Thank you for all the good times Fox. You will be missed greatly.
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Sad; I will miss him.
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Great guy. I always loved his sense of humour.
I'll always feel something's missing now, whenever I see a great setup for a dirty joke :T
I had also hoped to meet him one day when I had enough money to jump over and have a look around. A shame, really. I think I would have gotten along well with him.
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Unfortunately, the journey has come to an end. News just reached us that sadly, Steve has passed away this evening in hospital.
Goodbye Steve, I'll miss you and the world is a lesser place without you. I'm sorry that we didn't get to meet up.
Steven "Darkfox" Lomax
May 23rd 1980 - August 30th 2007
R.I.P
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R.I.P.
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Thanks for the updates Petrarch and Turjan.
I'm sorry I'll never get a chance to meet him. I figured that my planned backpacking vacation across Europe in the not-too-distant future would have been a good opportunity for it.
I'm not surprised he defied all odds and predictions and made it to 27 years. He always was a stubborn son-of-a-bitch. (And I mean that in an endearing way.)
The world is a bit darker with his passing.
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I figured that my planned backpacking vacation across Europe in the not-too-distant future would have been a good opportunity for it.
Same here. I thought I would be able to see him on my trip to England. I so wanted to go but I haven't been able to make it happen. In my mind's eye all the Villagers in the area were there. Now if it ever happens... they'll be one less person.
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Sad news indeed. I can't say that I am surprised, but I am at a loss for words. I don't think I can say it better than it has already been said: Steve brought a tremendous spirit to this community, and I will surely miss him. What I perhaps will remember best about him was his sheer determination not to let his bad health affect his mood. And while it naturally did at times, I am amazed at how little.
You will be missed, rest well friend.
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Am now pouring a toast to the little bastard (said in a most affectionate UV way, of course)
Here's to ya, Fox!
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Actually, thats sounds like a bloody good idea.
When I get home from work, I'm gonna have a quadruple shot of the good stuff in his honour.
And then another for me. I'm sure he'd be pleased :P
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I was gutted to hear the news today (and thank you Petrarch for calling me to let me know) I remember talking to Steve on the phone and not being able to stop giggling at his accent and non-stop joking around. I passed the news on to the guys he used to hang out with in irc and they remembered him fondly too. He was a really happy person and it's kind of comforting to think he was allowed to just slip away quietly and not in pain.
Pass on my best wishes to his sister Turjan, it might be nice, since she wanted us to be told, if she got a copy of this thread at some point, so she can see how many people all over the place that rated him so highly.
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Hello all,
This is Steven's youngest sister Sarah. I planned to write a whole lot to explain how grateful I am and the family are for your kind words/sentiments - (not witty though, that was Steven's thing) - But I am very grateful... these past 10 days have been quite frankely the toughest of my life - I am happy to say I have had a strong bond with Steven all of my life and I know how much the Unwashed Village meant to him (and the villagers in it, of course) I kept Turjan updated with any news possible the entire time to keep you all updated. Steven is my best friend aswell as my older brother and he will be extremely missed by everyone and anyone who knew him. I'll cut this short as we all know what Steven is like - he would tell me off for being all emotional...
Anyway, I am truely grateful that Steven had a bunch of friends as honest and caring as you all have been throughout his time in this world
Thank you all,
Sarah-Ellen & Family
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He'll always be remembered and definatly missed. Im only greatful that I was able to know him as I have.
*salute*
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Thank you all,
Sarah-Ellen & Family
Thank you for letting us know. Maybe later on afterwards you could share some of your favorite Steven stories with us? Whenever it feels right to do so.
Hugs,
Jen
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Thank you all,[/color]
Sarah-Ellen & Family
Thank you for coming here to share this with us. Though you don't need to be told, as you certainly know it, I know that Steven loved you very much. It was one of the things that really stood out with him, when he talked about the ladies in his family his heart was out on his sleeve, and he was not shy about that at all.
He was a man who respected all the people in his life, and loved with all his heart.
He was a rare man, that Steven.
I was lucky to have known him.
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Well, I was planning on lurking for a while, but being confronted with this...
My respects, Mr Fox. I know you have your wings now.
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theres no much left to say cept its definitely a sad day in the village
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I was very sad to hear about what happened to Steve today. It's like Doombot says, he was part of the unwashed village and he will be missed dearly. I know he changed nicknames a couple of times over, but for me he'll always be the cheeky Darkfox we knew and loved. I'll definitely have a drink to him tonight. Farewell Steve.
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Terrible news :(
My heart goes out to his family and friends. His absence will be missed.
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i dont know what i can say here. especially what can be said that hasnt already been said.
i spent half of classes today trying not to cry. and in one i spent most of it writing, channeling my tears into words. and i still cant think of anything to say that isnt a direct letter to DF. i'm fighting tears right now and still cant think of anything to say.
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Hello, this is my first and only post on here.
It's just to thank you all for your kind words and sentiments. Steven was the bravest man I'v ever known even in pain he still had the daftest quirkiest sense of humour I'v ever known.
His grandma Jean who Steven lived with has read your comments and was moved to tears, she thanks you all.
Once again thanks.
Steven (owner of the fox hat) R.I.P. Till we meet again.
Dad.
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Hello, this is my first and only post on here.
It's just to thank you all for your kind words and sentiments. Steven was the bravest man I'v ever known even in pain he still had the daftest quirkiest sense of humour I'v ever known.
His grandma Jean who Steven lived with has read your comments and was moved to tears, she thanks you all.
Once again thanks.
Steven (owner of the fox hat) R.I.P. Till we meet again.
Dad.
Thanks for Steven.
*Hugs*
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Steven was incredible. He was so full of zest and no matter how poorly he was feeling, he never complained. I will always remember our chats from the village and irc with great fondness. I will miss him terribly. This was indeed, very sad news.
My deepest sypathies to the Lomax family. Thank you for letting him spend so much time with us. He was adored by all of us.
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It is with water-filled eyes that I sit here, trying to think of an endearing or poignant anecdote about Steve. Like others who have posted here, I didn't get to know Darkfox as well as I could have. It may just be a byproduct of the village growing so large, and me being so long absent, but I feel a stronger "connection" with or recognition of some villagers more than others. Regretably, Fox was not someone whom I knew a great deal about.
And so it is with the utmost respect and a not insignificant measure of regret that I salute a fellow Villager. May your journey continue according to your beliefs.
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This is really hurting. I say this and my upcoming paragraphs not to draw attention to me but to let everyone know how much he meant to me (I especially want his family to know).
I've cried quite a bit over the last two days. Work has been especially hard. It's hard to have the drive to want to do something your heart really isn't into it. It hasn't been a heavy cry at work just watery eyes. At home the tears come out hard with a moan of: "I miss my friend."
He's been at the back and at the front of my mind. Mainly just random memories. So far I've remembered:
Darkfox saying his mind is ajar when responding to a post and me photoshopping a jar of Marmalite to his head.
I remember confusing him with Khan Killer.
His Slaver's dream and me photoshopping that Spiderman Skip comic.
Playfully baiting him with America Rulz posts.
And it's late (11:30) here and I find myself forgetting some of the things I was going to write about. I just miss my friend. =(
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I came across these old poems while searching for some of Darkfox's old posts or pics. The first one was on of many times that I left the village. One thing I've learned over the years is, we all stick together when one of us is hurt or fallen, and we always come back. :) Rest in peace Darkfox, you are sadly missed.
It's been indeed a strange trip
Theres been many a laugh
We burned He@dbytes chair
And suffered his wrath. :)
Night Owl and Ymir
Both Bastards and Poets
When in question ask Lerk
For he's sure to know it.
Doombot the Unwashed Goddess of Sound
Found paradise and rarely is found *Hugs*
Pipboy always the master of disaster
Plays all the tunes like a ghetto blaster.
We watched KK grow...he's come a long way
He will be back again someday
Lady Sylvin, no words can describe
Leader of Ladies, she heads up the tribe:)
Shadowman stays back, out of harms way
Observing the nonsense that goes on all day.
Banango is definately the resident cutie
He's discovered that girls really do have cooties!
Sysman steals cookies from Sylvins shoppe
Eating the evidence, not one crumb drops.
We almost had a consession, Tink, Tank and Tunk
Tunk never arrived and Tinks locked in a trunk.
Hoopy has a birthday, he's now twenty-five
He's waiting for the Phantom Spanker to arive
Turjan is certainly handy with pencil and pad
You picked me a flower once when I was sad:)
The time we shaved Darkfox
Was truly quite funny.
Like that little black book
Written and directed by Love Bunnie.
Hatchetman always in the background he stands
Prefers to observe, never makes any demands
Kama has not been round in awhile
Our own elfin friend, that never gets riled.
The village so large, I can't write lines for some
I came to say my time has come
I need to walk away and make a break
This time I made a bad mistake.
It's not forgiveness that I ask
Let me leave in peace, let this pass.
I have no idea how old this one is, but I had written it for Steven several yrs. ago when he was quite sick. Like Doomsie, I've been crying off and on, b/c it hurts to know we won't see his posts anymore. With this post, I will stop crying and just remember him with great fondness. :)
Child of Darkness
Come to the light
It is not your time
Don't give up the fight
Your burdens are heavy
Sometimes bringing you down
But we would all miss you
If you were no longer around
So come back to the light
Yes, come lets be merry
You're plastered again?
Stay out of the sherry!
I've watched you grow
Seen you stumble and fall
Get back on your feet
And yell, Hey, screw you all!
From a boy to a man
Sometimes dealt a bad hand
If theres one thing I know
It is strong you will stand.
*Hugs the Fox*
Rest easy my friend.
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Am now pouring a toast to the little bastard (said in a most affectionate UV way, of course)
Here's to ya, Fox!
Here is a recent one of the "little Bastard" (he'd have loved that :).
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/sparkyttgp/1150541538_l.jpg)
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I haven't cried for nearly 3 years. This breaks that record.
Darkfox was one of the people who drew me to the village originally. As mentioned, he had a unique wit and humour, something I know we all loved and cherished. He helped me realize things about myself noone else did, and for that I truly owe him something I'll never be able to repay.
Darkfox, I salute you. May your journey into the afterlife lead you to new adventures, I'll see you there when my own adventure in this world ends
/tailwave
/salute
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That's sad to hear. I wish I could have gotten to know him better but I did enjoy his sense of humor.
:salute: :sad2:
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I have to say the same as Killmod
i feel like me saying anything is almost wrong,
but alas, he will be missed...
farewell man, i knew the not
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Heh.
I remember having a conversation with Turjan about Temporal anomalies and somehow in the middle of it all, I ended up baking a chocolate cake.
Which was eaten in short order by Fox. Not a crumb left.
I think it might have been radioactive. I don't know.
But boy that Fox could eat cake :)
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Sad tidings. I remember Darkfox from the days of Vault 13. He was a good man... and I do remember his old words of encouragement. May his soul rest in peace.
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I keep coming onto this board .. I suppose it is for comfort reasons I can't help it .. It sounds silly but coming onto the Unwashed Villagers board somehow feels like a bit of Steven is still alive and well. Thank you all for your kind words and everything, I appreciate it deeply.
..One question though - Why did he change his name from Darkfox to Varelan Fox... He'll always be Darkfox to me :P
- Sarah-Ellen
P.S - I love the poems, Tink.
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Who knows when it comes to him...
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Well you know Steven - unpredictable. I love him. I don't know how I am going to cope without him.....
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Why did he change from Darkfox to Varelan Fox?
Variety I expect - same reason as he changed it to Bloodwish for a while, and also to Zoriel. I think online names were a bit like clothes for him sometimes, to be changed when he felt like having a different look for a bit.
But for me too there was only ever really one name - the one, the only, the completely irrepressible Darkfox 8)
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Well you know Steven - unpredictable. I love him. I don't know how I am going to cope without him.....
I don't know if you have a link to our old boards but there's a ton of Darkfox/Zoriel/V Fox posts on there.
Here's a link
http://unwashed.org/archive/
http://unwashed.org/classic/
One's down right now but they go back to about 2002 or so.
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But for me too there was only ever really one name - the one, the only, the completely irrepressible Darkfox 8)
Indeed, I've been thinking about him a lot and whatever guise he came in, to me he was always Fox.
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I always liked the fact that he could modify his personal reality, to me that was one of the things that really defined him and made me smile.
I'm glad the village as a collective can provide some comfort for his family and my thoughts are with them all.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qHc3L8-GgM&mode=related&search=
I knew he liked the GIS series, but I couldn't find one with the subtitles. This one with the FMA just felt more ... fitting.
I shall find that Inuyasha picture that he likes so much, alone with the Ayumi Hamasaki song.
btw, the reason I replied so late is because I couldn't really believe it. I kept expect DF to jump back in and said "Ha, fool you! I survived once more!" He was probably the only one that I can have a great conversation with concerning our hobbies without judgments or explanations. I wish I could have met him in real life. I wanted to wish him rest in peace, but he probably would have wanted to be in one of the animes/games(as the main male lead) when he gets up there, so I shall wish him a good dream.
P.S:I don't want to be sentimental, but to tell the truth, a member of my family died of liver cancer last year around the same time frame. At one moment his condition was stable, and in another, he was gone. These two things have really hammered home a point to me, life is short. Instead of dilly dallying with my life over the crap and choices of everyday life(along with coping), as I have been doing since last year, I shall strive to live a life of survival and fulfillment. I don't know how much longer I have, but I shall carry the memory and the fever of them with me as I march forward, and burn brighter with their hopes.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qHc3L8-GgM&mode=related&search=
btw, the reason I replied so late is because I couldn't really believe it. I kept expect DF to jump back in and said "Ha, fool you! I survived once more!"
I keep thinking about that Doctor Who post he made when he (Darkfox) dies but comes back. "Mmmmm new teeth!"
What about one month ago?
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btw, the reason I replied so late is because I couldn't really believe it.
i still dont want to believe it.
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As I sit here on the verge of tears, having just got back from DragonCon,
I know Steve would be kicking my arse for being gushy, but I can't help it.
I'll paraphrase Tolkien here: When his best friend C.S. Lewis passed away,
someone asked him how he felt, and as far as I can recall, he stated..
"As I get older, I feel like an old tree, with the occaisional twinge as leaves
fall and limbs drop, but this..
This feels like an axe-blow at the roots."
I miss him terribly already. I feel that the world is a dimmer, less magical place
without the little guy and his own particular brand of chaos.
I remember with great fondness the few times I was able to play City of Heroes
with him (before the Euro servers).
Steve's character rushes in and gets well and truly pasted, and laughs it off
on the way to the hospital, only to do that same thing again!
"Jesus Christ Steve! *rolls eyes*
Steve just laughs and does it again. His Diablo sessions were lessons in chaos.
"Hey, Where's Darkfox?"
**Darkfox has be killed by barrel
**Darkfox has been killed by Skeleton Archer
**Darkfox has been killed by Skeleton Mage
**DarkFox has been killed by barrel
Usually in the span of 5 minutes, but he'd keep charging in there. I think that's how
he lived his life.
"Sod this being miserable because I blew that task. I'm going to have fun anyways!"
I don't know what else to say, other than to express my most sincere condolences
to his family. You are all in my thoughts.
-Kama Silverleaf-
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I was speechless for a time, and still am. lara messaged me, but I didn't dare check the forums for fear of what it might say. Then a few days went passed.
Darkfox, I hardly knew you. We wern't very much alike, but there where a few aspects we shared; our like for stories and the absurd. You where always there, I will miss you.
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I am a friend of Steven aka. Darkfox who is dating his sister. I have his mother here who would like to post a message of her own. So below this message is the mother of Darkfox...
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to all those who left mesages I thank you from the bottom of my heart sorry I havent been able to do so earlier than this ..... Thank you paul for being there to say good bye ......... and Steven you little SOB if youre reading this from where ever you ended up I hope youre taking care of my broken heart and alll the pain has gone from your body sorry for wanting you here but you was and always will be the best part of me with all my love now forever and always the BinSOB xxxxxxxxx
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Thank you for posting that.
I still miss him very much.
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Indeed, the little fella's absence is difficult to get used to - I know I still haven't quite got a grasp on the fact he's gone. Rationally and intellectually, yes I've accepted it - but emotionally it's a different story.
Every time I log in to City of Heroes and see his character names there in my friends list, I do a double take as I remember he won't be playing them again.
There's a New Year's tradition in the north of England called "first footing" (here's a Wiki link if you haven't got a clue what I'm on about http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First-Foot ). Part of the spirit of this tradition (especially if you're the first foot, as I always am at my house) is to take a moment while you're outside the house to say goodbye to the old year before re-entering the house after midnight, bringing the new year in with you. And while Steven's passing may have been a part of the old year, I didn't say goodbye to him, for his memory will live with me always. And I brought those memories back in along with the new year.
Clever, cheeky, generous, brave, and tough as old nails in the face of adversity - these are my enduring memories of Steven. He was unique, he was my friend, and I will never forget him.
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I have been gone so long most of you likely either don't remember me or don't know me. I was going through some old bookmarks and happened upon and outdated UV link and digged a bit and found this crazy place again and this is the first post I saw. Very sad news indeed. He was a great guy and I spoke with him on her a number of times and as everyone else has already said he was extremely unique, witty, and (no offense to any of you) one of the more memorable people you could ever come across. He will be missed, but we won't ever forget him. Take care buddy.
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Hello..
Well, this is his little sister again.
I am posting today as some of you well know it is Steven's (A.K.A "Darkfox"'s) 28th Birthday. Sadly, he is not here to celebrate such a date. But I would like to say I am missing him more and more each day and having the Unwashed Villagers board around is something I value as a tribute to his memory (Simply because he was NEVER away from it!! ;D) So thank you all for your support and keeping this topic open when you switched servers. It is deeply appreciated..
Love,
Sarah-Ellen.
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Hello..
Well, this is his little sister again.
I am posting today as some of you well know it is Steven's (A.K.A "Darkfox"'s) 28th Birthday. Sadly, he is not here to celebrate such a date. But I would like to say I am missing him more and more each day and having the Unwashed Villagers board around is something I value as a tribute to his memory (Simply because he was NEVER away from it!! ;D) So thank you all for your support and keeping this topic open when you switched servers. It is deeply appreciated..
Love,
Sarah-Ellen.
I am glad that you drop by sometimes. It's nice to have his family here, makes his memory a bit more real. I know I miss him today, we share a birthday and it seems odd to have a post that isn't for both of us. :D
*hugs for you*
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Yeah, I'll have a piece of acake in honour of the fox tonight.
I miss the ol' fulla T^T
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Hello all,
This is Darkfox's Little sister again.. someone asked for some stories of my brother before but to be honest theres loads I could tell but I wouldn't be able to state them correctly, one thing funny (Well I thought it was freakin' hillarious being his little sister...) was he went out with his friend Chris once drinking, sat on a bar stool and ultimately missed and fell down on his backside... when he came home trying to explain the story he was in fits of giggles, eyes streaming with tears.. I mean seriously, how can you look someone in the eye and say "I almost tore myself a new one?" and not laugh.... anyway, I just thought I'd share that because it came to mind strangely enough walking passed his bench with his plaque on it yesterday..
I'm sure when I can think of more i'll jot them in, I hope everyone is doing well.
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Thanks Rayne. He brought a lot of laughter to all of us. I think of him often when I'm here, and I'll always have fond memories of him. He was truly one of a kind.
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I think of him every time I have some English ale. What was his favorite?
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He liked Guiness and Carona have you heard of them?
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Guinness for sure (have some in my fridge now)
Carona I have not - I have an excellent store nearby that imports hundreds of ales from all over the world - I'll have to look for it.
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Well.. to be entirely honest his FAVOURITE alcoholic drink was Jack Daniels. :).. Lol. I'm making my brother sound like an alcoholic. :) He didn't drink in excess.. but when he has FUNNY THINGS do happen.. there was this one time when we were on holiday abroad, in Gran Canaria. (Myself, Steven, Our Gran and Mother) And Steven decided to go off and do his own thing at night, go to a pub. So we said we'd meet him later, basically long story short on his way home he must have stumbled and fell over cause his pants were covered in dirt, but the funniest moment was when a security person or somethin tried to ask him what his hotel was.. Now he had problems saying "Nido del Aguila" sober.. but him trying to say it drunk, he sounded like he was gargling water. He was so funny. I miss him a lot :)
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Guinness for sure (have some in my fridge now)
Carona I have not - I have an excellent store nearby that imports hundreds of ales from all over the world - I'll have to look for it.
I think she typoed "corona".
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Methinks she did too.. *kicks a can* spammit. :P
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Carona I have not - I have an excellent store nearby that imports hundreds of ales from all over the world - I'll have to look for it.
Going to an excellent store might be counter productive if you're looking for Corona ;)
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Carona I have not - I have an excellent store nearby that imports hundreds of ales from all over the world - I'll have to look for it.
Going to an excellent store might be counter productive if you're looking for Corona ;)
Sick burn!
On a side note, I agree.
Cerveza != Ale. In category or quality (imho).
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Guinness for sure (have some in my fridge now)
Carona I have not - I have an excellent store nearby that imports hundreds of ales from all over the world - I'll have to look for it.
I think she typoed "corona".
I thought that for a moment, too, but how on earth can someone like Guinness (pure excellence) AND Corona (pure crap)?
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I thought that for a moment, too, but how on earth can someone like Guinness (pure excellence) AND Corona (pure crap)?
I sort of thought that. My thought was like:
Is Corona good? I don't remember if it is or not... because I can't remember if I drank it or not.
I just remember the stories/urban legends of people... uh... peeing in it and the response of: "That's to improve the taste."
Then it was sorta like...
Darkfox doesn't seem like a Corona guy.
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Like I said he was more a Jack Daniels guy ;) I suppose he had Carona for a change.
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In Mexico they usually drink Dos Equis. Corona is only for the tourists.
Corona has two main problems:
1.) It's not that good of a beer to begin with.
2.) They use clear bottles in their packaging.
Beer should never be packaged in green, blue, or clear bottles. It doesn't filter out the light which can make beer skunky due to chemical reactions with the hops, which produce substances very similar chemically to skunk spray. Artificial light isn't as bad as natural light, but all light will skunk beer. Even in brown bottles, enough light will eventually skunk it.
So Corona is almost always skunky. You find the same thing with Heineken, Rolling Rock, Becks, Newcastle, and a lot of pilsners. If you want to drink these beers non-skunky get a keg or a can. (Of course, with a can, you get a bit of metallic flavor.)
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I thought that for a moment, too, but how on earth can someone like Guinness (pure excellence) AND Corona (pure crap)?
Tis an easy answer, that one - Steven was always a fellow with the broadest of tastes ;)
(p.s. - I think we all know what kind of reply such a leading statement would have elicited from the man himself, so I don't need to write one ;D )
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Well, yeaaah... either that or he just never could make up his mind - OR They ran out of Jack Daniels... Personally I don't like Jack Daniels.. I've only really drank it *FOR* Steven, like his birthday in rememberance.. etc..etc.. Has anyone heard of an alcoholic drink called Refresher? Steven liked that too - not as much as I did though :P :drunk:
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Jack has always been my drink of choice. I kind of inherited it from my father. I always drink it with dry ginger beer though (or straight), never with coke. I don't understand how people can mix spirits with coke... Cola kills the flavour of just about everything.
In fact, I seem to recall having this exact conversation with Darkfox many moons ago...
I do tend to repeat myself sometimes.
*shrug*
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thats the exact reason why people mix it with coke. they dont really like the taste.
mmmmm.... scotch n dry.
Gentleman Jack on ice is like a holiday for the mouth.
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Fruit blended drinks with curvy straws, colored sugar around the rim and a flower and umbrella for decoration for me!
Best if served in a hollowed out pineapple.
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You like fruity things? How about Bijou? If it's done in the traditional style, it's fruity and quite nice with the 3 colors. Jack Rose is also quite fruity and pretty in the right light. If you can find someone to make it, that is.
Black Velvet is nice for Guinness lovers.
As for me, it depends on my mood, Rum and coke, Daiquiri (Hemingway style), Ardbeg can be nice from time to time if you can get it, and a bull shot for those bone chilling wet nights.
Most bartenders these days have no patience for the older drinks any more.
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As far as beers go, I've always favored the blondes. Corona, La Tortuga, Blue Moon and my personal favorite, Pyramid Hefeweizen. If it's not like eating an entire loaf of Wonder Bread every time you drink one, then it's not in my fridge.
When it comes to liquor, I have two seperate palletes; one when I'm in public and people are challenging my manhood, and the one that actually reflects my personal tastes. In public I will drink anything that is passed in front of me, even if it tastes like petrol and acetone mixed together. Basically, this means countless variations of all the three wise men and their crazy cousin Jose.
I'm not a big fan of the fruity liquors. They make my teeth feel scummy and they really don't compliment the taste of the liquor in my opinion. Once in a while I'll have a Mike's or something, but anything with umbrellas in it and served in a fishbowl with a crazy straw better come late in the evening when I'm not able to taste or see what I'm being given. Of course, now that I'm out of college and try to lead a wholesome life, that doesn't happen too much.
When it comes to what you'll find in Loveshack's liquor cabinet, it's basically a liquer cabinet.
Dissaronno
Frangelico
Ameretto
A bottle of one of the wise men in case I need to "punch up" one of the above.
Around the holidays there's a bottle or two of eggnog liquer.
A bottle of gin (usually Beefeater's or Bombay Sapphire) because the G & T is a great lazy afternoon drink that's more refreshing than intoxicating and you can generally drink one on your balcony in the morning without your neighbors thinking you are Robert Evans.
But my all-time favorite drink has to be Bailey's Irish Cream or one of it's inferior knockoff brethren like St. Brendan's if I'm feeling especially cheap. That, over ice, in a schooner is the greatest drink ever IMHO.
The only reason you wander into dangerous territory with these is that none of them taste like booze; and indeed they all have a fairly low alcohol content, unless you wind up going through a whole bottle in a single evening because it didn't taste like booze and you were sitting in front of the TV the whole time and not noticing how much your fine motor skills were deteriorating. I'm not a doctor, but I'm fairly certain that none of these are intended to be consumed "by-the-jug".
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In Rememberance To A Noisy/Perverted/Yet..Lovable Fox
It's been 2 years now since my brother Steven has died. I now have a son, Lucas-Steven 6 months old and the most upsetting part about it is he never knew him like we ALL did.
Sorry that this topic hasn't been posted on much in awhile but somehow I find it a huge comfort sneaking on here and babbling on like there's no tomorrow... (Atleast it's not as noisy as clanging trash cans about).
However, it's nice to see that this post still exists and that on occassion he's still posted about in other posts. You never know in 20-summit years you'll all probably be having his nephew rabble on about the same random, yet commical querks he used to write, and awesome short stories I still read.
To be honest, this was the one place he always wound up online :)
Thanks for letting me rant :)
R.I.P Steven "Darkfox" Lomax -- we miss you!!
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In Rememberance To A Noisy/Perverted/Yet..Lovable Fox
It's been 2 years now since my brother Steven has died. I now have a son, Lucas-Steven 6 months old and the most upsetting part about it is he never knew him like we ALL did.
Sorry that this topic hasn't been posted on much in awhile but somehow I find it a huge comfort sneaking on here and babbling on like there's no tomorrow... (Atleast it's not as noisy as clanging trash cans about).
However, it's nice to see that this post still exists and that on occassion he's still posted about in other posts. You never know in 20-summit years you'll all probably be having his nephew rabble on about the same random, yet commical querks he used to write, and awesome short stories I still read.
To be honest, this was the one place he always wound up online :)
Thanks for letting me rant :)
R.I.P Steven "Darkfox" Lomax -- we miss you!!
Thanks for the update. It made me smile. Glad to know his name is living on though your son. =)
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Thanks for the update and he is still sorely missed.
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Has it really already been that long? It really seems like not that long ago that we were "exposed" to his particular brand of humor. Rest well, Steven. You are indeed still missed.
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Sad news indeed.
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I'm at a loss for words,
The Furrys of the world have lost a shining star.
RIP DarkFox/Steve
We will keep a candle burning on the alter for you and yours.