This typist lost a dear friend on the weekend.

Mike was a travel journalist, a biologist, an environmental consultant, a rock climber and a photographer, among many other things.

He inspired this typist in many ways. And he always laughed at my jokes.

About 18 months ago he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, a condition that took his body but not his mind.

On our recent trip to England for Christmas, I visited Mike. His body had deteriorated but  his mind shone bright.

We laughed and joked and talked about his condition.

We all knew that time was short. And it was.

But at least I got to say goodbye to a good friend.

Rest well, Mike

You were a good one.

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