What are you playing at John? I knew you were the eternal journeyman, but hopping over the veil into the ether....did you remember to take all your pills and powders and that giant elastic band you used to exercise at 5am? I quickly learned not to sneak up behind you, as you were a highly trained warrior. In the end, as you were part Italian, we named you kato Corleone. I knew that being limited in form shouldn't stop us from expressing soul and you really demonstrated that. Despite having a spine full of pins and plates, you were still off like a rabbit in the field with your two sticks. You even toppled into the odd ditch to show us how you could navigate a quick escape. You were unstoppable buddy. Your image on zoom retreats, wall festooned with weapons as you gave your no nonsense contribution, will be missed. However, we look forward to your contributions from the other side. You so often had me in stitches with your 'hang em high, sock it to em' approach. But however direct your language, it was always underpinned with a razor sharp intelligence. Your perspectives in the Openhand work always added welcome clarity. In Egypt you hit the Karma jackpot. You wandered around the night train to Cairo, barely able to stand. I thought you were a gonna, but you bounced back. I learned a lot from you John. You demonstrated strength and resiliance while maintaining humility. I really love you buddy and would feel super sad but I know you're still around. Stay in touch, we'll still have fun, and I look forward to working with you. ❤️