Now then Jonesy, what did you want to go and do that for? You didn’t make many mistakes, but this is a right **** up! Neil, you were one of the greats! I can’t quite believe we’ll never flip a finger to each other again! My heart goes out to Nicki & Sophie who I both adore! We first met almost 30 years ago and I have been privileged to be both a colleague and friend for all that time. You were always available to seek advice from and you had an almost unique ability to get the best out of people. You really were a true Leader always putting others first and helping everyone. When I first started to talk to you about becoming a technician at Friedheim we couldn’t find a week day time where our diaries could match so you gave up your Sunday morning so we could have breakfast in a porta-cabin at a motorway service station and the information you gave me and the way we got on left me thinking “WOW – He’s going to be a great boss” and almost 30 years later I haven’t change my mind at all. The confidence you instilled in me and the way you did it (still not sure how) allowed me to carry out tasks I would never have believed I could do. (WHAT’S THAT!!!!!!!!) You’re sense of humour was infections, the amount of laughs we’ve all had together will never be forgotten. Theres no doubt you could dish out the jokes, but you’d also be just as happy when, on the odd occasion, the joke was on you (TIMBER!!!!!!!!!!). I’m still not sure how my sides did not split open over the washing powder incident. When I went through the saddest time of my life you were there for me, even though you were 6000 miles away you were still there. You were one of the greatest men to walk this planet Neil and you’ll be missed immensely. Wherever you are and whatever you’re doing I’m in no doubt you’re looking after everyone and fixing everything! Rest Easy Jonesy!    Paul.