"G'bye Mates" If your reading this it means that I have gone, I fear. It's the final time A.J. will say "I'm outta here" My marvellous adventure calls, but just before I go There are so many heartfelt things I want you all to know Who would have thought that when i brought my puter into chat so many people would be there to talk of this and that I got to know the history of families, cats and dogs and i recall we had a ball one week discussing frogs. When i felt down & wore a frown,you all were there for me it gave me cheer that you were near, my second family. I never was a one who wore my heart upon my sleeve but this time you can't answer back as I prepare to leave I want you all to know "I loved you each and everyone". "Look after one another" as I head off to the "Son". And someday in some corner of a foreign field you'll see a simple epitaph that says "Adieu - Remember me" Written by AussieJohn note received with the above poem: Dear char, my health has been deteriorating of late and there's no guarantee that my end will not be sudden, so could you hold this poem until it is appropriate to post it please. luv A.J April 18, 2003 CHATBACK INDEX