In memory of Richard Fordham, born in the same year as me, a colleague and good friend. We travelled frequently to Brussels for the JRC recruitment jury and many delicious dinners, not always mussels, but always good wines. The host (and secret author with my wife) of This is Your Life at my 50th 1996. One of the chefs de cuisine at my 60th dinner, still in the same jacket! One of the quizmasters at my retirement dinner, 2011. Spirit behind the La Terrazza Christmas Dinner (extended lunch from 1pm until whenever) over 40 plus years We will miss you, Roger and Pauline Hurst