We first met Clive in 2004 when we both had houses built on Alonissos. He and his then wife Laura were our nearest neighbours and we soon became friends. We regularly had drinks and meals at each others' houses (he was a very good cook) and ate out in tavernas together, and we continued to socialise after he and Di got together. We often got into animated discussions about politics etc. We had a weekly walking group exploring different parts of the island which Clive organised for several years. We only spend half the year in Alonissos and in our absence Clive (although not a cat lover) would kindly feed the cats we had acquired and water our plants. In return we would bring back strong cheese and contributions to the model railway he was constructing in his spare bedroom. He would also keep us updated by email as to what was happening on the island. When Clive and Di left Alonissos in June 2011 we had a leaving party for them at our house to which most of the expats came. A friend made a brilliant cake, the Aloni band played and Clive even danced! They came to stay with us the following year and bought us a pink bouganvillia which is thriving. We stayed with them in France for a few days and they were very hospitable, taking us out every day to different places. Sadly we never got to visit them in Kelso. We last heard from Clive 3 weeks before he died. In his email he said "The BJ government has to be the worst in living memory! I can't believe they are so incompetent and, as expected, corrupt." I really regret not replying to say that, for once, I totally agreed with him! Pete & Jill