Dear Coleywife
Thank you for telling me about Coleyfish. I don't frequent TLF as often as TMF so had it not been for your kind thought, I might not have become aware of his passing.
I can't say Coleyfish and myself were the best of 'anonymous friends'. I recall a spate concerning differences in opinion about the merits of our respective occupations. Generally, his style on-line came across to me as a bit too serious for my liking.
I only heard about the knickers ironing after it had done a round or more on the forum(s). I remember wondering whether I should be supportive by stating that I also iron my wife's knickers, her socks and handkerchiefs too, not to mention her sweaters, t-shirts, trousers. I thought better of it. Coleyfish's personality was strong enough to deal with any cryptic comment.
I daresay Ian will be remembered amongst other things for his photography and exciting cookery. I shall remember Coleyfish as one of the many Fools that I would like to have met: regardless of differences on-line, in life we probably would've got on really well.
63 is no age, particularly for a sociable individual.
I wish you and your family long life.
Bnc
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