From: djben@telus.net 
  
 I am more of a "weed sitter" in this group but I shall miss Rick's input. 
 He could always be counted on to provide a unique and thought provoking 
 angle to most threads.  The NG has definitely taken a hit. 
  
 Too soon Rick 
  
 John 
  
 "Jack"  wrote in message 
 news:Ag%Oa.4720$jL2.420675@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca... 
 > > > 
 > > > A loss that I feel personally and I never met the man. 
 > > 
 > > Well put Allen, I feel the same way.  God knows that Rick and I bashed 
 > > each other occasionally over the last few years but, contrary to popular 
 > > belief, neither of us took it personally.  His passing I do feel 
 > > personally. 
 > > 
 > > Carter 
 > 
 > I will echo what Carter has stated..Rick and I seldom agreed on any points 
 > of contention, but I believe he took it all in stride, as did I.  Another 
 > "character" who will leave a void in this ng... 
 > 
 > Jack 
 > 
 > 
  
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