Just because I know he'll see this thread, and just because I think it warrants mentioning.
There is a member on here who many know personally, who is having a rough trot at the moment with their health (very serious). A nicer, more genuine person would be hard to find, and they have constantly kept in touch with me to advise of whether they could attend the national meet or not. Up until about a week ago, they decided to battle the odds and lock it in, but unfortunately, the ongoing need for treatment means that they won't in fact be able to make it (as of this morning).
The effort this individual puts in on here and at other meet ups to date (simply to attend is a challenge), is nothing short of inspirational, and whilst many of us have more posts per say, not many contribute more in actual information, support, guidance and encouragement to undertake those odd jobs that we all inevitably put off and/or don't know how to do.
I'm not mentioning who they are, as that is I believe how they would want it, and request others who know them not to mention any names (alias or otherwise), but I simply wanted to make sure that this particular person, when they read this thread, knows that there is hundreds of 'mates' on here who are 100% behind you, offer their well wishes of support, and are there for you should you need anything at all.
I know many of you are scratching your heads, saying "what is Biggus on about", but I assure you, you all know this person fairly well (about 20+ of us know them extremely well in person) and your comments of support and encouragement might just be a nice way of letting them know that there are people out there beyond an Internet site who have genuine concern for the well being of those we actually call our 'mates' on here, rather than just calling them 'forum members'.
I will be sure to raise a toast to you at the forum meet up, offer every best wish, prayer and hope I have to see you fighting fit again, and thank you for your contribution to the site, it's members, and me personally. I look forward to many, many more years of the same to come.