Very nice post, drz. You and I came onto the forum scene about the same time and, like you, I was thankful for all the support. I was lucky enough to meet Phil and Light Warrior before they passed and I became very good internet friends with Jack. All the deaths have been difficult.

I count Andrew and Geoff as being close friends. We send e-mails back and forth daily. And when I get up early in the morning I can text a "play request" to Geoff and he'll play it on Braintree Easy Listening FM, where he hosts the Breakfast show! Of course, I don't get his radio station in the US, so I have to listen on the internet, but I still hear it and its a connection.

This forum has meant a lot to me and I'm glad it still plays an important part in other people's lives, too.