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2 Feb 2010
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Peter Forwood
I only got to meet Paul once, at 2009 HU Ripley.
From that one meeting he has been in my thoughts many times.
Another legend moves on and will sadly be missed.
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2 Feb 2010
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I never had a chance to meet Paul...but when I first heard about his travels from Eric and Gail Haws, he was one of the legends who blazed a trail for many of us...
Thanks for sharing...
RIP
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3 Feb 2010
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Ride in Peace Paul
I think he attended every one of UK meetings at Ripley.
Always had time for everyone.
Will be missed for sure.
An inspiration for many
Glynn
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3 Feb 2010
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I made a special point of seeing his talk at HU Ripley and have often thought of it since. I remember feeling that I had so many questions to ask but so little time and what do you ask a person who has truly lived? Maybe you don't have to - you already know the answer!
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4 Feb 2010
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Paul Pratt
Sorry to hear the sad news of Paul, i had the honour of meeting him in 2007/08 HU Meeting Ripley, a funny and interesting man..... R.I.P. Paul.
Roi n Bron
Caves Beach NSW Australia.
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I was very sorry to read this news.
Paul Pratt was almost the last of a generation who travelled in a way we can never experience. I chatted to him at Ripley a few times and felt the passing of an era.........
Buen viaje Paul......................
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