Blogger Cheap Bastard lost at sea; good bye old friend
Thursday July 10, 2008 | 13:05:29 276 words, 17698 views
It is with much sadness that I report the news that TravelGolf.com blogger Cheap Bastard has apparently perished, after the boat he was traveling on to Zimbabwe was attacked by pirates.
Cheap Bastard, whose real name was Percy Ramirez-Epstein, reportedly stowed away on a cargo boat heading to the African nation. Sources close to WorldGolf.com have told us the boat was raided by pirates off the coast of Florida. Everyone on the boat survived the raid, except for Percy.
In his final blog post, he wrote about his excitement in going to Zimbabwe on a golf review trip.
Yes, President/Dictator Robert Mugabe has sent the Prince of Pennies an invitation to try out some of his nation’s golf courses and see what a great vacation spot Zimbabwe truly is.
I’ll be traveling soon, bringing my loyal and fabulous readers some amazing things from this African nation, showcasing the amazing deals that can arise from political turmoil. Ah, political turmoil, where would we be without it?
We at WorldGolf.com will miss Cheap Bastard and his Budget Golfer posts. And on a personal note, having dated Percy briefly in 2005, I would like to add that Percy was a complex, interesting man, who far exceeded his humble beginnings of being a vague concept and a random photo lifted off a “before” picture on a long-defunct weight-loss advertisement. In the end, he was so much more than that.
Goodbye, Cheap Bastard. Feel free to use the comment section of this post to relay your memories and thoughts of the legendary Cheap Bastard.
Heather McMichael, Percy Ramirez-Epstein
and Mark Nessmith at the 2005
WorldGolf.com awards ceremony.
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Comment from: BV [Visitor]
Wow...Nessmith looks like a badly aging Costner in this pic! ;) But Heather, you're as stunning then as you are NOW!
Sorry to hear El Cheapo has faded away like the sickly-sweet stench surrounding the Democratic candidate Sen Barack Hussein Obama! ;)
Sorry to hear El Cheapo has faded away like the sickly-sweet stench surrounding the Democratic candidate Sen Barack Hussein Obama! ;)
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2008-07-10 @ 14:52
Comment from: Kristen [Visitor] · http://www.thegolfchick.com
Oh, Cheapo, I will miss you so... wait, WorldGolf has awards?
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2008-07-10 @ 20:13
Comment from: Ron Mon [Member] · http://www.buffalogolfer.com
1. I second that...Did I win any awards?
2. Cheap Bastard is really Dot Wong, right?
3. BV will be glad to know that RonMon has not faded away, nor grown old.
4. "apparently" leaves open a dramatic return of Cheap Bastard.
2. Cheap Bastard is really Dot Wong, right?
3. BV will be glad to know that RonMon has not faded away, nor grown old.
4. "apparently" leaves open a dramatic return of Cheap Bastard.
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2008-07-10 @ 21:43
Comment from: Brandon Tucker [Member] · http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/brandon.tucker
That Bastard! He owes me 60 bucks!!!
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2008-07-10 @ 23:44
Comment from: Lester Hinson [Visitor] · http://www.lpga.com/content/FD08DinahShoreScholarship.pdf
As one of Cheap's closest friends, I can tell you he will be deeply missed. There will be no funeral as, after learning what those things cost, it occurred to us that he wouldn't have wanted that. There will, however, be a small gathering of friends, co-workers and family this coming week. In lieu of flowers, mourners are asked to make a donation to the LPGA's Dinah Shore Scholarship (Percy was a HUGE fan).
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2008-07-11 @ 04:55
Comment from: Mark Nessmith [Visitor]
Rest in peace, Cheaps. You were one in a million.
BV: Thanks for the compliment. I suspect Kevin Costner's lawyer will be contacting you soon, however. Good luck with that.
BV: Thanks for the compliment. I suspect Kevin Costner's lawyer will be contacting you soon, however. Good luck with that.
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2008-07-11 @ 04:57
Comment from: William K. Wolfrum [Visitor] · http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/william.wolfrum
Cheap Bastard will be remembered for many things. His sunglasses, for one. Also, his complete inability to ever find an actual "deal" despite writing a blog called "Budget Golfer."
I could go on and on about Percy, but he wouldn't want that. As we all know, he was a private man who never looked to shine attention on himself, regardless of his penchant for referring to himself in the the third, fourth and fifth person multiple times in every post. Regardless, I find his demise simultaneously tremendously sad and minorly time-conserving.
Bill
I could go on and on about Percy, but he wouldn't want that. As we all know, he was a private man who never looked to shine attention on himself, regardless of his penchant for referring to himself in the the third, fourth and fifth person multiple times in every post. Regardless, I find his demise simultaneously tremendously sad and minorly time-conserving.
Bill
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2008-07-11 @ 09:38
Comment from: R. Lindner [Visitor]
I'll never forget the insane times Percy and I had down in Costa Rica.
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2008-07-11 @ 12:18
Comment from: Hoyt Decker [Visitor]
Why oh why couldn't it have been Ron Mon instead!? Is there no justice?
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2008-07-11 @ 13:00
Comment from: Wendy (UK) [Visitor]
Oh El Cheapo - how I wish I had posted to you while you were with us - even though you never said one word of the remotest interest to me.
Still, comforting to know you died as you lived - cheapskate to the end.
Still, comforting to know you died as you lived - cheapskate to the end.
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2008-07-11 @ 13:50
Comment from: BV [Visitor]
*sigh* Hoyt, it's always the GOOD who leave us in an untimely way - like El Cheapo or Nessmith's hair....the mediocre (Monny) we'll have with us forever!
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2008-07-14 @ 13:44
Comment from: Percy Replacement Candidate [Visitor]
Here is a job candidate for Percy's replacement: Mr. Chris Chipmunk Baldwin. He hates NFL players who are good golfers and is why he is currently dissing T.Romo.
I think this is a video of his childhood that his dad sent us of him trying to gain affection by standing in the way of his golf game. See below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE6k_L5gP8k&feature=related
I think this is a video of his childhood that his dad sent us of him trying to gain affection by standing in the way of his golf game. See below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE6k_L5gP8k&feature=related
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2008-07-14 @ 14:26
Comment from: BV [Visitor]
omg....the Irving/Arlington Rednecks are seeping into EVERY blog on the site! They're like some sort of twisted virus or something!
HELP!! Monny, do something!!! ;)
HELP!! Monny, do something!!! ;)
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2008-07-15 @ 14:57
Comment from: ronmon [Visitor] · http://mon
Sorry, a man is a prophet everywhere but in his own blogosphere. I've been beaten down and have no interest in keeping the brethren from the Red states down. You're on your own.
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2008-07-24 @ 16:32
Comment from: ronmon [Visitor] · http://mon
So the Ramirez comes from Manny and the Epstein comes from the owner. What is the origin of the Percy part of his name?
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2008-07-24 @ 16:33
Comment from: Hybrid Golf Clubs [Visitor]
Golfers unite, rally against the pirates.
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2008-12-01 @ 09:03
Comment from: Golf Platzrief [Visitor] · http://www.golfkurs.com
Here is a job candidate for Percy's replacement: Mr. Chris Chipmunk Baldwin. He hates NFL players who are good golfers and is why he is currently dissing T.Romo.
I think this is a video of his childhood that his dad sent us of him trying to gain affection by standing in the way of his golf game. See below.
I think this is a video of his childhood that his dad sent us of him trying to gain affection by standing in the way of his golf game. See below.
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2008-12-10 @ 21:38
Comment from: ronmon [Visitor] · http://mon
GOD I MISS THE CHEAP BASTARD!!!!!
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2008-12-31 @ 11:35
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2009-06-19 @ 07:33
Comment from: SEO Reseller [Visitor] · http://www.webmarketingexperts.com.au/outsource-SEO.php
What are the ways to promote my blogs on e-blogger?
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2009-08-24 @ 08:04
Comment from: Emo [Visitor] · http://www.emo-site.com
As one of Cheap's closest friends, I can tell you he will be deeply missed. There will be no funeral as, after learning what those things cost, it occurred to us that he wouldn't have wanted that. There will, however, be a small gathering of friends, co-workers and family this coming week. In lieu of flowers, mourners are asked to make a donation to the LPGA's Dinah Shore Scholarship (Percy was a HUGE fan).
Emo
Emo
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2009-09-16 @ 02:24
Comment from: steve [Visitor] · http://thegentsclub.co.uk
His posts will be missed by all..CYA
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2009-09-23 @ 08:18
Comment from: Otimização de sites [Visitor] · http://www.otimizacao-de-websites.com
Why oh why couldn't it have been Ron Mon instead!? Is there no justice?
I don´t thin so...
I don´t thin so...
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2009-10-08 @ 17:43
Comment from: Dre [Visitor] · http://beagletrainingguide.com/beagle-training/
I can't believe hes gone :l
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2009-10-14 @ 09:23
Comment from: notebooks [Visitor] · http://www.logicalblueone.com.au/store/
Not able to find the "editor" option under appearance in wordpress.. Could you please help me to find it?
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2009-10-15 @ 01:48
Comment from: Life insurance [Visitor] · http://www.ratedetective.com.au/insurance/life-insurance
Any blogging sites other than wordpress or blogger?and which is the better one blogger or wordpress?
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2009-10-15 @ 04:08
Comment from: Brian [Visitor] · http://www.lawyers.com/North-Carolina/Greensboro/Clifford-Clendenin-and-OHale,-LLP-1400244-f.html
Haha i'm assuming this is a joke post, very funny.
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2009-11-02 @ 14:24
Comment from: boxer [Visitor] · http://www.ddogtraining.com/2009/11/boxer-training/
I hope this is a joke.
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2009-11-15 @ 16:55
Comment from: criacao sites [Visitor] · http://criacao-sites.com/
damn pirates
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2009-11-20 @ 06:32
Comment from: boutique arte angels [Visitor] · http://boutiquedaarteangels.com.br
I can't believe that in XXI century exist pirates (banbits bastards)!
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2009-11-20 @ 06:44
Comment from: travel airfare hotel [Visitor] · http://travel-airfare-hotel.com
pirate its some great problema from Mundial travel. The usa have make something.
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