I, too, have been expecting yet dreading this thread. It's hard to accept that such a powerful character is gone, but he will live on in the hearts and minds of all those who had even a passing acquaintance with him.

I wil wear my Avril Betts Award Mudcat badge with pride in remembrance of a lovely man.

Deepest sympathies Linda and Dave. I'll be over in December Linda, hope we can get together while I'm there.