I can think of several characters who seem to have stopped honouring us with their contributions recently. Some were outspoken individuals with an original view of life they liked to share with us, however quirky or outrageous, or had a gift for creative writing that made their posts a pleasure to read. It would be a real pity if they had been forced out by lesser talents, as I suspect may have happened in a few instances.

By the way, does anyone know whether George and Jacky Gunnion gone the way of the 'Disappeared' or are they just having a rest?