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Posted May 12, 2001 by Researcher 173515
I want to say thank you for writing those excellent books and also for the excellent tv series as well and as I am writing this, I have got tears in my eyes  (( . You will be missed. God rest your soul.
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Posted May 12, 2001 by Weeble
Just to add my own note of condolence to the ever growing list. Loved all the books, and the shows, and I still hope to see the film before the last trump.
Your wit will be missed by us all,
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Posted May 12, 2001 by Kasia, P.S. of Syncopation,Muse of Classic Goo Fans, Keeper of Rainbows, Zaphodista (visit Crossed Purposes Pub: A429310)
My deepest condolences for his family...
I'm sure, he is now on the galactic road, well prepared with a towel and a babelfish... exploring the universe..
Kasia Guzy, Warsaw, Poland
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Posted May 12, 2001 by Doctor John (Patron Saint and Village Physician)
Goodbye, Douglas...
<sad>
BTW Polly, your dad was a great man
In the spirit of the original request, IRL I'm John Guthkelch and I live in Westminster, London. I still have my first edition H2G2
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Posted May 13, 2001 by Katie of the Redheads, keeper of The Gook's Book; Donna and Mother Head of the Thingite Mafia
I haven't read all the books, but my daily life-style has been forever changed by DNA's novelizations of complete insanity. My friends and I, number day, anything and everything that may or may not be effected by the virus known as Insaity caused by DNA, will forever be stained a happy color.
My condolences to DNA's family, I join you all the readers in their mourning.
Katie of Redheads, Canton, Michigan
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Posted May 13, 2001 by Thistles
I still can't believe it.
I first encountered H2G2 when the series was broadcast on german televison. Back then there was no way we could afford a VCR, so I taped the whole thing with a taperecorder put in fron t of the telly and had to ask my mom to be really quiet (still you could hear us giggling on the tape). I listened to these tapes for about a million times. Then I picked up the books... I don't think I'd be the bookworm I am now without his books of course back then there were only two books out, I got the 3rd one when I first went to London and made my Mom (I was still only 12 or such) and it was the first ever book in english I read... It was pure magic... So without DNA I propably wouldn't be as fascinated by the English language as I am today... With the guys from school who also read the books, I took up roleplaying games. Many years later I would meet my wife through roleplaying.
So DNA really changed my life.
I had the pleasure of meeting him here in Göttingen, when he had his first reading in front of an not English speaking audience and was happy enough to have my towel signed by him.
The way he told his stories (mostly Last chance to see) and read from his books was fascinating. I must have listened to the CD of that reading for about a thousand times.
And now he's gone. We all suffer a terrible loss. But not one of us, how ever dear he was to us, looses a husband or a father.
So my thoughts and my love are with Jane and especially Polly, for while we still can laugh when we read his books, she will never again be hugged by her father.
DNA, you will be deeply missed,
Tom Schmidt
Göttingen, Germany
who will now creep into bed and see if he can watch the videos withot starting to cry...
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Posted May 13, 2001 by Wowbagger
To have so much to say and yet stumble over every syllable.
From the then 14 year old boy who literally read the covers off every one of your books, to the now 31 year old boy who still finds great pleasure in those pages, as well as all the other mediums Hitch-hikers has been presented in -- including this site: Thank you.
To Douglas' family: my heartfelt condolences. Our words pale to insignificance compared to your loss.
So Long...
Rob O'Connor, Brisbane Australia
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Posted May 13, 2001 by Fun_Lovin_Criminal
I only read the Guide for the first time in January this year while staying with a friend in Norway who LOVES his work, and immediately decided that I wanted to do what Douglas Adams did for the rest of my life.
Whereas almost every English teacher I had before that stressed about learning the rules of the English language and working within them, Douglas put forth a style of writing I had never seen before, where he simply ignored "rules" that didn’t fit with his intended point and simply constructed his sentences around what he wanted to say instead of how he was supposed to say it. I immediately picked up on this, and began writing essays how I felt like instead of how I was supposed to, and suddenly became a much better writer. I've always thought I could ultimately consider myself a success if I could something that I, myself, enjoyed reading as much as anything in the Guide series or even Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, and while my standards may be too high in that regards sometimes, I'll keep going back and reading those books until I'm satisfied that I've made it to that level or thereabouts...
Goodbye, Douglas, and always make sure you know where your towel is.
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Posted May 13, 2001 by Barney's Bucksaws
You left us all a great legacy - this website. I hope we're all worthy. Thanks a million.
Linda - Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
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Posted May 13, 2001 by St.KT: Muse of Flying Horses(16)+2+6+9+9=42
Good bye and travel well
Katie Williams, Ithaca, NY USA
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Posted May 13, 2001 by bigbuzzard
The most recent thing I heard by DNA was his HH guide to the future on Radio 4 (still available at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/hitchhikers/) - specifically the programme about interactive TV. This was one of the clearest, most insightful and perceptive views I've seen about how this new medium could be put to good use. It's a great shame that we're now bereft of one of the few people in the world who can both understand the real significance of new technological developments AND then articulate that understanding in a way that helps other people see the point.
Must go listen to the other programmes there. Like others here I feel that I've lost a kindred spirit, who I'll sadly never meet (unless I can find a little infinite improbability...)
Condolences, prayers and best wishes to the Adams family.
Andy Williamson, Bristol, UK
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Posted May 13, 2001 by Chesebeth: Muse of Sci-Fi and Tactical Soft Fruit Assaults
I remember being all of 11 years old, and it being mid-winter when I first discovered The Guide.
Yesterday night I was writing a story when I recieved the news of DNA's death - a fitting situation. Naturally, I wept - Adams was someone who has influenced my writing forever.
So long, Doug. Hope you've got a great seat booked at the restaurant at the end of the universe.
- Clare Elise Beaton,
Blue Mountains, Australia
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Posted May 13, 2001 by Ormondroyd
Jane and Polly, if you read these postings, I truly hope that it helps a little to know just how much Douglas was loved, admired and appreciated by people all over the world. His wonderful words touched and brightened so many lives. He will always be remembered with affection and respect.
David Andrew Jennings,
Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK.
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Posted May 13, 2001 by OrangePoppy
Thank you for all of it. I just found this place, but I will not lose it. Your books have meant so much to me, kept me going, looking and seeking. Have a beautiful trip out there. See you at the Restaurant.
Jo Ann
North Carolina
USA
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Posted May 14, 2001 by Argon0 [Creator of SuDoK42: A5475431](BenKOR's DAD!)(H2G2 SuDoKu @ A5178828)(7*((7+0)-(8^0))=42)(keeper of 42isms -see A53
The Bhagwan said what I have been feeling since I found out the terrible news this morning - I feel that I have lost a member of my Family - or at least a well loved pet. The world seems a duller place today.
Condolences go out to his family, whom I have never thought of before - not thinking that such a Great Man could be Mortal too!
I can't say he has changed my life in the same way as he has others, but he has affected my outlook, the way I think about the Universe, greatly. I just wish he'd been able to finish one last book before he left.....
Thanks have to go to his Parents for bringing such a great Talent into this world....
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Posted May 14, 2001 by Researcher 174657
I´ll read the books one more time, in the memory of you,Douglas!
Have a good journey, and thanks!
Vidar Fřrland
Kvinesdal
Norway
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Posted May 14, 2001 by Researcher 174657
I´ll read the books one more time, in the memory of you,Douglas!
Have a good journey, and thanks!
Vidar Fřrland
Kvinesdal
Norway
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Posted May 15, 2001 by UrsaMinorRuby
Thankyou, DNA, for making this galaxy a brighter place. My deepest condolences go out to your family and friends. Blessed are they for knowing you, and thankful are we for being allowed a trip into your truly infinite mind.
See you at Milliways,
Katherine Anderson, aka RubyCoffin.
Sydney Australia.
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Posted May 16, 2001 by Niwt
Thanks thanks thanks. I'll see you at Milliways too. The problem is, now we'll have to think of the question for ourselves!
******* ********
Australia
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