Eric I have only just seen this thread of yours and I know that you will not be able to see my reply but It has been a privilege and a pleasure to have known you RIP Eric.
And you were right my ears did fecking hum.
Same here mrs o.
I had spoken to Eric on the phone earlier that evening and he was having trouble understanding my accent and I was having trouble understanding his, it was hilarious and I will remember it for ever.