Cut and pasted from Usksider's blog.

Occasionally in life we all have to undertake tasks we'd rather not do; this is one of those times.

It is with considerable regret I inform you that one of my oldest blog chums has decided to call it a day and hang up his keyboard; I refer to that doyen of Yorkshire wit, Grumpybloke.

Those among you who know GB will undoubtedly miss his presence here as much as I will and I’m sure you’d want to join me in wishing David all the very best for the future.

Take care GB old mate; gone but not forgotten.

So Grumpybloke, if you're looking in, there are a few farewell messages on Usksider's posting and I'm sure some more comments will follow here.