Have tried twice to message this to Skipper's Guest Book, but guess I am as usual a dummy in these things. Thought he might possibly see it if posted here, so it is repeated below.
" Mr. Skipper .. for many years you have been a long-distance mentor to me. Your pioneer work has given insight and guidance to many upcoming anomaly researchers, and you have been, and are, a standard of excellence and encouragement to all of us here at AlienAnomalies. How you have accomplished so much work alone continues to amaze me to this day. Hearing your words in the Halls of AA would be an honour .. please .. do drop by to say hello and speak your mind on a subject so dear to us all .. the Truth. You are cordially invited and most welcome here. Even so .. a speedy recovery Patrick .. and peace ./ M "