If it wasn't for rain, you wouldn't appreciate the sun. If it wasn't for misery none of us would know what happiness is. Is my way of saying stick around.
But there is no way you can carry his mantle forwards. Not unless you drop three hundred words each post
I've enjoyed lots of your posts and your dry, sharp wit. I've agreed with lots of it. You're just too much of a miserable old bugger sometimes though. (Even if some of it on a wind up) You are funny and don't post with any anger, even if you're having a pop at someone. Unlike some others who just can't handle a poke. I'm sure I'd enjoy a pint with you. I couldn't say that about some of the others.
I can probably do all that myself tbf. However, I have no wish to drive you away. I think of you as Middlesborough - grim, bleak, & an easy 6 points in the piss taking stakes, which will be missed when gone. Anyway, this thread is becoming a bit of a mawkish love in , which I want no further part of.