I logged into MSN at 4am this morning and started up what I thought would be a friendly chat with a fellow TF'er.  She told me that Randy had died.  I couldn't believe it but she sent me a link on TF and I couldn't deny it.  I'm sure most people here knew Randy better than I did.  I never met the man face to face.  He PM'd me shortly after I joined and was sort of like my mentor here.  He gave me the scoop on how TF operates and how to fit into this new community.  There really wasn't anything in it for him.  He was just a friendly guy.  He and I exchanged quite a few PM's since then.  We had some common interests and we exchanged tips and advice frequently.  I would like to think that we became friends during that process,   At the same time I feel silly feeling so sad about the death of someone I never even met face to face but at the same time I feel like I've lost someone special in my life. Randy, if you're still reading TF journals up there, thank you for being a friend.  Although I never got to meet you face to face you were a good person and a good friend.  My heart goes out to your family and loved ones who will miss your presence the most.   Cheers!   Bill   

Bill, he was a great guy, I was lucky to meet him in person........and so funny on his journals, he will be missed, but never forgotten.

Me too. RIP Randy.