Susan and Michael, Thank you for sharing the service yesterday. For those of us a long way away (Adelaide) it was a kind thought to allow us to participate. Congratualtions to you for your organsiation of a good send off and also to Reg for his excellent tribute. I have never thought about the "dash" before, it is the important bit and Fred lived live to the full. I knew Fred as an uncle and a fun person with Helen, Sue and Michael to go on family holidays with. The Bridgwaters came with a smart caravan, Knoxes a big frame tent. We were envious of the caravan as it was always well organsied and looked comforable and out of the midges. This was especially so when camping on Islay in the Scottish summer. While all the adults were walking to the point to look at the breaking seas our family tent decided to take to the skies and quickly shredded in the gale. Far for this stopping the holday we all then slept under the awning of Helen & Fred's caravan and managed to occassionally squeeze in out of the midges. As all the speakers at the service said Fred was a life long learner, a great traveller and academic. He would keep us all on our toes and expected good behaviour! He was great fun and a man who has my greatest respect and admiration. He achieved more in life then most of us can dream of and he did it in style with an excellent nature and a helping hand and ear to all. At 97 he lived a full live and I hope Sue and Michael can step back and reflect pleasurably on the memory of a great dad and a fine man. My brother Malcolm also wishes to send his thoughts, He was also pleased to be able to join the service. Love and Best wishes David and Clare.