I would like to pay my respects to Skip's family and close friends. He will be missed.

All I can say is I am truly and deeply saddened by the loss of such a loved member of our community.

It has been a long time since I posted but feel the need right now, I have only just heard about the sad news and have been reading posts from people who knew him well, he has touched so many hearts here.

I didn't know him very well, but this hasn't stopped me being totally gutted. My thoughts are with all who loved him.

Farewell Skip and hope you are with your God

I can't say I knew skip. But it is quite shocking to lose a Pixie this way :(

(((((everyone)))))

"....it's just a ride..."

--William Melvin Hicks, 1961-1994.

I can't say that Skip and I were close but I am just blown away. I take for granted that you all will be here tomorrow and this news is truly sobering. Skip is missed!

For Skip... My friend...

(((((Skip)))))
 

I read this thread for the first time shortly after IWM had posted to it. Since then I've opened it and read it at least a dozen times. Leaving each time after sitting here looking at the 'reply' box and not finding the words I wanted.

Skip's threads could have you rolling on the floor laughing, sitting here shaking your head thinking 'OMG, only STO' or provoke some deep thought with his insightful post. There were many facets to the gem of a man we knew as Skipthisone. His shining presence will be missed here at Pixies but perhaps he is that twinkling star looking down at us tonight.

These words are still not right and do not express exactly what I want. So I'll close with deepest sympathy to Skip's family and his friends 'out there' and to all of you who loved him here at Pixies. I'd give you all a big hug if I could.

Rest in Peace Skipthisone. There's nobody who can fill your clown shoes so I hope you don't mind if we put 'em on top of the Pixie mantel. Bye Mr. :clown: man. :) We loved you.

My very deepest sympathies to all that knew and loved skip. If I could wipe one tear, offer one comforting hand, one shoulder to lean on ... I would do just that if I knew it would somehow bring you comfort in your pain and sadness.

((((all))))

I don't know what to say... other than you will be missed.
May God comfort you and show you love, peace and happiness! :(

Now that I've had time to reflect, & shake off the shock a little...
I can remember when STO first came on board, a regular clown & a bit of a troublemaker...he & Coach Knight in chat, stirring the shitpot...I never really got close with Skip, which is why I'm not as deep in grief as ohers who were close to him, but I still feel a deep sense of loss at one going so young...
But we should all remember that no one ever really leaves this family, that Skip will live on because he left a little piece of himself with every one of us, & he will be there as long as the rest of us remember him...
Go in peace, Skip...

Ah..... Skip.......

An interesting Pixie, and no mistake! Someone I never really got to know too well - not by design, just the way it worked out. We disagreed with each other a lot, but we agreed a lot too. He was a friend, and more importantly he was a true Pixie. Fun, carefree, intelligent and open. Warm, friendly, kind.

And bloody funny a lot of the time, too.

Skip, I'm happy that you've gone to a better place. But I'm sad that you've left a big gap in the lives of so many people. Your family, your friends, and the special online community called Pixies Place. You will be remembered dearly in the hearts of many many people.

You really were a bastard of a member, in the nicest possible way. :)

Peace,
CasperTG

I am truly sorry for STO, his family and his friends. I know he was never fully at peace with himself and his life since he first came to Pixies. I hope he found that.

STO and I first came on board at about the same time. He and I struggled several times with leaving the site. Interestingly, looking at the funny/sexy sayings everyone has underneath their posts, seem so trivial now. He was a good person and I hope he knew that.

I like many here am surprised. I didn't talk with him much but when we did it was always a lot of fun. I will miss seeing him on the boards.

Skipthisone
 

I am sorry to hear of Skip's passing.He was one of the first who greeted me by private mail when I became a new member.