Uncle Richard was a great uncle in all senses of the word! I don't recall him ever raising his voice towards me or Adam and I'm sure we would have warranted it at some point, he always seemed so at ease and content with life and we always enjoyed visiting Lee on Solent for a game of Boules and a blast from the Northumberland pipes. I've so many fond memories - fossil hunting on the beach, sailing on the Solent or long treks along the coast that I can remember so vividly, in particular I remember Richard's departing words to me from my weeks stay back in 2005 were to climb every mountain, advice that I gradually took to heart and for every munro I check off the list I'm reminded of him.