In Loving Memory of
Mike Hobbs
For many people Mike (aka The Welsh Wizzard) is only someone they have only met online
through Twitter, his blog, or as a co-host of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast
His tragic and untimely passing has robbed us of one the best amongst us:
A warm-hearted, kind and generous man, always ready with a smile, a hug and the most wicked humour.
The effect he has had on our lives is almost immeasurable and the world is a poorer place without him.
“No one is finally dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away,
until the clock wound up winds down,
until the wine they have made has finished its ferment,
until the crop they have planted is harvested.
The span of someone’s life is only the core of their actual existence”
Terry Pratchett
Book Owner: Neil Shuck
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Leif 'Laffe' Eriksson
Mike, Hobbsie. Words fail me. You were a beacon of insanity in a boring sea of normality. Making it acceptable to horde stuff, to have fun, to play games, and giving a voice to all of use who tries to cope with mental issues while trying to just play with our toy soldiers, to …
- May 10, 2021
- 2:11 pm
Ashley Pollard
I can’t imagine how his mother must feel at his sudden death. The shock must have been devastating. Words fail me. I enjoyed his sense of humour. We exchanged banter about wargaming and scones on Twitter. Mike was always nice to exchange a few words with.I will miss him too. My deepest condolences at …
- May 10, 2021
- 9:58 am
Stephen M. Severino
Greetings from across the pond. While I never met Mike in person, I came to know and admire him through his work on the Meeples & Miniatures podcast. Mike’s enthusiasm, honesty, and down-to-earth nature, as well as his deep friendship with Neil, shined through in every episode. It was just like listening to two …
- May 9, 2021
- 7:26 pm
Chris Sharp
I was very privileged to have met Mike face to face as a gamer, first at an Expo years ago, and then at subsequent cons, including Grogmeet. Everytime I would see him again he always was such a happy, friendly and welcoming face. He had that rare and wonderful gift of making everyone feel …
- May 9, 2021
- 1:34 pm
Ken M
I was very sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. His loss is going to leave a big hole in the world and make it a much duller place. Although I didn’t know him personally, his observations, humour and escapades on the M&M podcast have kept me company and entertained during many long commutes over …
- May 8, 2021
- 11:55 pm
James O'Keefe
I only know Mike Hobbs from his words, but I am so sorry that he left us. Much love to his family and friends in this time of sorrow. …
- May 7, 2021
- 2:10 pm
Nuno Castilho
I only knew Mike from the internet, both from twitter, the M&M podcast and from talking to him a little bit in the Paint Chat group. Who I got to know, however imperfectly, was the kindest, most honourable person. You’ll forever be alive in my mind and you have touched my heart, and that …
- May 6, 2021
- 8:03 pm
David H
I wish I had the opportunity to get to know Mike better. Nonetheless, I count myself lucky to have to got to know him from twitter and then the paint and chat group. He was always generous with his time, and enthusiastic about supporting those around him, even strangers. He supported me at a …
- May 6, 2021
- 7:02 pm