Thread: Gadgetman

Isn’t it strange how life works? Here was a man as good as good can be, and taken far too soon while ugly old buggers like me somehow keep dodging the bullet. RIP Brian. My first contact with you was when you were flirting with the idea of making a match between young Toby and @TimeRider and you were seeking my opinion as to his calibre and suitability for inclusion in your family. Ironically, it was at the first memorial shoot in Toby’s honour that we first met. You initially struck me as a strange sort of character and quite uniquely different from the rest of us yobo’s but you set about joining in and conversation with you was brilliant to participate in. We met a number of times at forum gatherings over the last decade and on every occasion I was happy to re engage in discussions with you (although I fear that at times our viewpoint was diametrically opposed, but it mattered not). I am saddened by your passing and my heartfelt sympathy, condolences and commiserations go out to your family. Rest in peace old mate and if you happen to be wandering the hills of the hereafter keep a keen eye out for that lanky young fellah and if you come across him, tell him that in hindsight you think he fucked up the chance he had by checking out way too soon (as indeed you have now yourself). Life is for living and you certainly packed a fair amount of living into yours despite at times a significant amount of adversity attempting to prevent you from doing so.