Vale 'flyfisher'

[Buddy]

Those who remember "flyfisher' as a contributor to this forum will be saddened to hear he has succumbed to cancer. A gentleman and a voice of reason in debates that are often shrill, he will be missed. Vale John.

[ofuros]

Sad news, condolences to his friends & family...

[Nuts]

Oh, indeed a sad day. I only met and had the opportunity to know John over the period of a couple of overnight walks but he seemed like a thoroughly decent gent. rest in peace.

[Eremophila]

Oh very sad to hear. I think he was from my neck of the woods, but I never got to meet him. RIP John.

[taswegian]

Yes sad news.
I always valued his input into topics raised here.
His memory will no doubt linger.

[corvus]

My mate John was one of the first to hook up with my so-called BWT Strollers and despite him living down South he never missed any "Strolls" up here in the NW, he will be sadly missed.

[stepbystep]

Very sad news indeed. This community was very much richer for his presence in it. Rest in Peace John and thanks for the advice. Thanks for posting Buddy.

[Chris]

That is sad news. I remember him fondly as one of the "Strollers" I had the pleasure of walking with twice when I returned to walking nearly 10 years ago.
He was good company, and considerate to me with my relative lack of fitness. An interesting and informed contributor to this forum too.

[Son of a Beach]

Oh! So sad for John's family, and for all his walking buddies!

I first met John at Lees Paddocks on the Bushwalk Tasmania (now Bushwalk Australia) first anniversary walk, and subsequently joined him and some of the 'strollers' on a couple of other walks.

His knowledge of the bush - particularly around fishing and 4wd areas - was amazing!

We will all miss you 'flyfisher' John.