This picture (I am afraid I cannot remember whose it is) was at the Newtonmore start point in 2001 - the year of the Foot & Mouth Epidemic. David and John are wearing purple anoraks and in the front row we have Lou & Phyllis LaBorwitt.

I have wonderful memories of sitting in the bar at Glenmore Lodge that year with David, John, Lord Elpus and Fenboy Coady. David put the world to rights as we all enjoyed the lodge's wonderful hospitality until the small hours.

David was a lovely man who I will always remember as a bringer of happiness.

My thoughts are with Elizabeth and her family.

Wits, savants, humans of the very finest water. It was always a joy to meet with David and John, whether on the hill or in the warmth of an evening in their company. The Twin Towers were/are truly the stuff of legend. No-one who met with them - and with Elizabeth and Janet - left without being enriched by their grace, humility, good humour and mischief. Fire-starters, steadfast walkers, always ready to give encouragement and a helping hand. We shall not see their like again.

Perfectly expressed Humphrey, my sentiments exactly.