HD
Wow, this takes me back. Always entertaining to hear him on the r/t. Those were the good old days.
Whilst the original gnome has long since disappeared when the windsock moved as a result of the new crossing point at 86 being built (said gnome has since been replaced by several usurpers ) the daffodils, which I guess he planted, still appear faithfully every year - they hadn't been there the year before he left! They're still where the original 'sock was before it was moved for wingtip clearance.
After a foray by 'Pixie' on his last day, I always remember the note left with the gnome - "AC (start and end dates at LHR) - I was happy here". Always struck me as quite sad.
We only ever spoke over the r/t or 'phone but always a pleasure to deal with. Things ain't been the same since.
May it be a long and happy one.