Congratulations To Rob Clack

[How Brown]

The Forums congratulates Mr. Robert Clack for winning the 2009 Jeremy Beadle Outstanding Achievement Award ( Presented by Ms. Loretta Lay ) during the recent RipCon held in London.

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[Currerbell]

Congratulations Rob! Thats wonderful news!!:hug:

[Sam Flynn]

Very well deserved, too. Well done again, Rob.

[Jimmy]

Yes indeed, well deserved.

I hope he won't mind me saying this, but Rob's face takes on a particular expression when he hears something that he is not quite sure about - it involves him tightening his lips and squinting a bit.

As Loretta finished the final part of her introduction and it was becoming plain that Rob had won the award, that expression appeared. It was as if he realised what was about to happen and could not believe it and was thinking (as Rob perhaps might) "Nah, b***ocks". Needless to say, he was almost speechless.

Congratulations Rob!

[Currerbell]

So he didnt actually stand up and say 'b***ocks'???!!!:laugh:

[Rob Clack]

Cheers guys. I think John got it spot on there. Although on this occasion thankfully I was too shocked to say b****ocks.

And I don't think anyone took any photos of me getting the award.

[Currerbell]

Thats a shame, they should have done...

[Monty]

John,

I was actually choked up, as Kate (who was sitting next to me) will testify. I was relieved when Ripperland came on.

Speaking to Rob after, he thought it was for Stewart Evans. This cos a huge image of 'Then and now' was being shown on screen and the first name he saw was Stewarts, who did the foreword.

Stewarts already won it Rob. Now you can compare awards.

Monty
:)

[Sam Flynn]

And I don't think anyone took any photos of me getting the award.I did, Rob - but it turned out blurred. The lens must have dewed up :) Here you are doing the "I'd like to thank the Academy..." bit:
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/HowieNina/robclack-award.jpg

[Rob Clack]

I was getting a bit choked up as well Neil. I felt very humble. I think that's the right word.
Thanks Gareth, I think that photo somes up perfectly how I felt.

Rob

[Currerbell]

Dont forget proud too x

[Celesta]

Congrats, Rob. :clap2: I'm glad for you.

[George Hutchinson]

I've got a photo too but it's probably a bit blurred as well.

The point of the award now is for someone who does tons of work in the field but doesn't get the attention. Rob is the examplification of that. As are Debra Arif, Chris Scott, Jake Luukanen and Colin Roberts (for future reference!) I'd say John Bennett and Mike Covell too, but they DO get the attention.

Someone (probably Rob) said to Paul Begg afterwards that he thought HE was going to get the award and Paul rightly pointed out that was not what the presentation in Jeremy's name was about.

I'm thrilled Rob got this recognition at last. It is well-earned and, like everyone else, I can't think of someone more deserving.

However, this hasn't stopped him being a piss-taking bastard. :fish:

PHILIP

[Chris G.]

The Forums congratulates Mr. Robert Clack for winning the 2009 Jeremy Beadle Outstanding Achievement Award ( Presented by Ms. Loretta Lay ) during the recent RipCon held in London.

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Well deserved, Rob. :bowdown:

Chris

[Archaic]

I've already congratulated Rob a couple of times, but they say three's a charm, so CONGRATS ROB!!! :thumbsupbud: :bowl:

PS: I'll pay cash if anyone has a video or even a photo of an inebriated Rob doing karaoke.
Please note- I don't mean just any Rob, it does have to be Mr. Clack.

He already told me one doesn't exist, but I'm not sure I believe him...
Anyway, I know you guys can fake just about anything in Photoshop.

[ferret]

Well you know I think it's just BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!xxxx As to any karaoke shots- you MUST be joking Archy!...far too civilised our Rob! :)

[Raven]

Very well deserved Rob, congratulations!! x

[Rob Clack]

Thanks Ali.

[Rob Clack]

Thanks Bun. I only sing in the bath and I wasn't going to get my rubber duck out in a crowded pub anyway :)

I've already congratulated Rob a couple of times, but they say three's a charm, so CONGRATS ROB!!! :thumbsupbud: :bowl:

PS: I'll pay cash if anyone has a video or even a photo of an inebriated Rob doing karaoke.
Please note- I don't mean just any Rob, it does have to be Mr. Clack.

He already told me one doesn't exist, but I'm not sure I believe him...
Anyway, I know you guys can fake just about anything in Photoshop.

[Monty]

All Im going to say is Billy Fury.

Monty
:)

[Natalie Severn]

Congratulations again Rob.It couldnt have gone to a more deserving person.
xx

[Silverstealth]

Well done Rob, nicely done mate.

[SirRobertAnderson]

I wasn't going to get my rubber duck out in a crowded pub anyway :)

Of course I am the soul of discretion and would never put anyone in an embarrassing position, but I believe the DVD of Phil's tour will reveal a number of "helpful" hands on your rubber ducky at the mortuary.

Congratulations once again on your well deserved award.

[Sam Flynn]

I believe the DVD of Phil's tour will reveal a number of "helpful" hands on your rubber ducky at the mortuary.
And not only the DVD, Sir Robert...


http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/HowieNina/rubber20ducky.jpg

Note the "Chernobyl fart" emanating from Trevor Wicks' trousers.

[Currerbell]

That photo HAS to be a caption competition one day...:roll:

[Rob Clack]

Of course I am the soul of discretion and would never put anyone in an embarrassing position, but I believe the DVD of Phil's tour will reveal a number of "helpful" hands on your rubber ducky at the mortuary.

Congratulations once again on your well deserved award.

I was a bit worried as no one offered to climb up the wall but me but it seemed there was a mad rush to touch my bottom :)

That photo HAS to be a caption competition one day...:roll:

The gentleman on the right is a doctor so he was probably doing it for medical research.

[Currerbell]

I think the guy on the right is thinking 'Rob is so light! I can lift him up with one hand still in my pocket!'

[Robert Linford]

Does my bum feel big in this?

[Currerbell]

Oohh Its started! LOL...Debs, K9, where for art thou??!

[Rob Clack]

All Im going to say is Billy Fury.

Monty
:)
Nothing wrong with the sound of Fury :)

Does my bum feel big in this?

Robert, your suppose to be my friend :)

[SirRobertAnderson]

I think the guy on the right is thinking 'Rob is so light! I can lift him up with one hand still in my pocket!'

I hope to God it's in the pocket.

[Currerbell]

Well they both look like they have done it before...couple of regular removal men Im guessing...:laugh:

[Archaic]

Ah, yes, nothing like a little "hands on research" for spectacular breakthroughs....

That photo HAS to be a caption competition one day...:roll:

omg, yes!

Here's my first caption for it, respectfully dedicated to my ancient Whitby ancestors:

The Hand of Glory!

...may it be upon you.

:rofl:

[Archaic]

Uh-oh... just thought of another one:

"Proctology is looking up."

:eek: