As a founding member of wishat i had come to think of as the "main street irregulars" Ivan,not being one to join any group that would have him, could always be counted on to inform and entertain with a pithy combination of wit humour and irony. Ivan had an exceedingly rare ability to wryly observe the human condition. A rapier like wit i believe he had underlying compassion for all.Poet scholar gentleman I am proud to have called him friend. Condolences to his family he has simply gone ahead of us cheers john46