Sir John Harvey Jones

Matblack · 10-01-2008, 20:42

Has snuffed it today

I remember him as being rather amusing on his Troubleshooter program but he was an increadbly successful businessman and chairman of ICI. Pots of money obviously, his page on Wiki describes him as "an enthusiastic cook and provisioner of picnics", I wonder how one cultivates a reputation as a "provisioner of picnics" I must make more of an effort.

MB

Belmit · 10-01-2008, 20:44

Aw no way! Remember the documentary where he turned Morgan motor cars around. Legend. My next picnic will be in his honour.

Mark · 10-01-2008, 20:49

I remember that same show, and the troubleshooter series too. Whether or not he was a successful provisioner of picnics he certainly knew his business stuff. RIP.

Desmo · 10-01-2008, 23:34

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Originally Posted by Belmit

My next picnic will be in his honour.

Actually, that would make a good day out for a meet....all we need is a big field, a big blanket and lots of food.

Jonny69 · 11-01-2008, 15:15

I remember his programmes but a bit young to remember the content. Sad loss, RIP.

Stan_Lite · 11-01-2008, 21:26

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Originally Posted by Desmo

Actually, that would make a good day out for a meet....all we need is a big field, a big blanket and lots of food.

That would be a good idea. A boat-drinks picnic dedicated to Sir John. Considering the amount of cooking threads we've had recently, everyone could bring one dish for public consumption.

I saw a couple of programmes with him in and thought he was bloody clever. He seemed to look at things very differently but when he explained things, it all seemed logical.

Tak · 11-01-2008, 21:32

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Originally Posted by Bigstan

That would be a good idea. A boat-drinks picnic dedicated to Sir John. Considering the amount of cooking threads we've had recently, everyone could bring one dish for public consumption.

Dibs on doing quiche

Mark · 11-01-2008, 23:01

NOM!

I have a picnic blanket but I'm a bit of a can't cook, won't cook person, though I know I really should learn.

10-01-2008, 20:42	#1
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Sir John Harvey Jones Has snuffed it today I remember him as being rather amusing on his Troubleshooter program but he was an increadbly successful businessman and chairman of ICI. Pots of money obviously, his page on Wiki describes him as "an enthusiastic cook and provisioner of picnics", I wonder how one cultivates a reputation as a "provisioner of picnics" I must make more of an effort. MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

10-01-2008, 20:44	#2
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Aw no way! Remember the documentary where he turned Morgan motor cars around. Legend. My next picnic will be in his honour. __________________

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Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	I remember his programmes but a bit young to remember the content. Sad loss, RIP. __________________

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10-01-2008, 20:49	#3
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I remember that same show, and the troubleshooter series too. Whether or not he was a successful provisioner of picnics he certainly knew his business stuff. RIP.

11-01-2008, 23:01	#8
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	NOM! I have a picnic blanket but I'm a bit of a can't cook, won't cook person, though I know I really should learn.