SkippyjonJones

just managed to get it together to watch the video. A fantastic tribute to an great guy. I'm in bits again now.

Of all the things to get me returning here for the first time in a long time I could not have expected it to be this. I think that car park picture was the first time I got to meet Vic in person. He looked, and was, a tough b*****d. However everything that everyone has said above is true. A fantastic guy with deep and challenging views who could articulate his views, and often your own better than you could. Someone to learn from and a pleasure to be around. I was very fortune to be living in the States at that time because I could then use the excuse of jet lag not to carry on drinking all night with him as, although I thought I could drink, he yet again, proved me wrong. I was also fortunate to be in the States because he often kept late hours and he would join in with a group of us who often chatted late into the night UK time. He also gave a great deal of support to me while I was involved in various campaigns at the time. I think that although he couldn't always get involved directly he was also happy to argue with some people vicariously through me - or at least support the route I was taking. A hugely talented, kind and multi faceted person. The world needs more Vics, not less. You'll be missed my friend. Anne - my thoughts are with you at this time. and, as someone else once said, shine on you crazy diamond. Mike

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this all happened while i was over and I had no idea. Sorry to hear about Jim. its people like him, and Phil Scraton and you that gave the rest of us strength to fight on. however short, however it happen it made it happen. thanks. my fathers day gift was the updated Scraton book. I couldn't have been more delighted. I have his original and I also spent a little time communicating with him about things I could and couldn't use in some of the fights over here. I haven't read it yet. Don't know when I will. Don't know if I can. My fights were short, hard and draining. I have nothing but admiration for those that fought for so hard and for so long. AND then took time out for those of us that were pitching in for such a short time? nothing but respect from me - and that includes you Bob. Still gonna give you s*** on facebook though!