Thanks for your thoughts Lol - greatly appreciated

Sadly mate he died a couple of weeks back now - big personal blow to me as he's been a key figure in my life. I've been busy helping out as best I can and will be writing and speaking at his funeral in December. Puts many other things into perspective. Tough one for me this - known him many years and for that and his support for me I'll forever be grateful

hope all's well with you and with other MM posters

thanks once again - means a lot to me